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Overall, it's a step up from a cellular modem (no need to plug/unplug, etc). It also improves on previous generation cellular wireless routers with a rechargable battery (no need to plug it into an outlet) & is much tinier - apparently only as thick as 3 credit cards.
Of course, it's going to cost you $40/month for service just to check your email, etc; however, for the on the go techie w/o easily accessible internet access, this may be the accessory of year.
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( 3 / 298 )Forget the Canon & Nikon SLR cameras, Casio has brought digital cameras to a whole new level - slow motion video capture!
David Pogue from the New York Times writes and article & shows some YouTube videos.
The Casio FX-1 is capable of snapping 60 6MP images a second & recording video at a whopping 1200 fps, albeit w/ a low quality resolution. For those who can't afford the $1000 price tag, Casio offers two lower-end models for the average consumer. This isn't the holy grail of cameras, but it's definitely one step in the right direction. The complete article & links to more sample videos are in the related link below.
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( 3.6 / 323 )The iPhone 3G is more affordable & has more features than the original iPhone, making the latest Apple product more in demand than ever.
What makes this little embedded device tick? Patrick Mannion writes an article for EE Times overviewing a dissambled iPhone - well, just to see who manufacturers what to compared with the previous model, but that's about as close to reverse engineering an iPhone I've seen yet.
Video: Inside iPhone 3G
Following up his video, Mannion also covers the iPhone 3G's power management, GPS, and wireless networking in Under the Hood - Update: Apple iPhone 3G exposed
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( 2.6 / 551 )Although 3G networks for mobile devices have recently debuted, 4G networks on their way. With more functionality comes bigger prices, as many may have already noticed with the latest PDA/smartphones. New phones may be feature rich, but paying upwards of $500-600 encroaches on borderline ridiculous for many cosumers.
Mike Barrick from Anritsu Corporation outlines a method to reduce costs of mobile phones through better testing and calibrating procedures. I found this article interesting and well laid out; his approach seems like it would work well on a larger more generic market as well.
Article:
Reduce mobile device cost - Implement advanced calibration and test methods
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( 3.1 / 606 )Welcome to the CECS Embedded Software Blog. Here, you'll find articles posted by our faculty, students, and staff regarding all things embedded. Stay tuned for future articles!
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