The evolution of most gadgets are inspired by the words: convenient and handy. The computer started out being as big as room with large pneumatic reels or punch-cards for data. Then came the bulky personal computers which were boot-able with floppy disk software. What came next was the OS that made booting obsolete and from the 5.1 floppy came the 3.5 versions which still came with bulky CPU’s and screens. Both the CPU’s and screens got sleeker and more functional with the dawn of the internet where data can be stored in the bigger memory and higher hard drive. Then came the lap tops which went through changes in width, size, memory, capacity and features. For the past 2 years we have the new generation notebook which is the size of a medium-sized notebook, makes it the most portable one in the market…

Just today though, while looking for another web find and trend to write about, I see the OLED technology being used as a specification for the RollTop foldable laptop. Oh, sure the “laptop” is bigger than a notebook. But when we talk ‘portable’, the RollTop (in prototype) will be the only rollable and luggable laptop.

The base is the plugable power source which has the loud speakers, webcam, USB ports and power button. The 17″ screen is an OLED and is rolled off the base and hidden in its back panels is the stylus pen, prop strip and the seal that locks the screen into place.

What I do like about this product would be the screen itself, which has an OLED (organic light emitting diode) display that includes the keyboard. There are no pieces or even IC’s to protect and the screen is a shiny glassy surface which is perfect for its touch screen technology.

This product is not only convenient and handy, it is also versatile. The screen itself can be converted into a 13″ tablet for stylus aided editing and navigation.

The only drawback I could see would be if the RollTop could make it through as an all-weather carry-on. Extreme temperatures are known to have an effect on electronic parts. The carry-on feature would also be useless for travel to far flung places that have no service providers nor power. Yet the design would fit for urban use, can’t picture the RollTop braving the elements on a hiking trip or a trip to the Himalayas.

I’d like to think that the RollTop would also get rid of owners having to buy pricey water-proof cases though.

In the present day, the number of companies that are geared to innovate and improve on worldwide communication can fill several pages of paper. Just the other day prototypes of mobile phones of the future were featured on my favorite news page, there were 2 intriguing entries from Finland based mobile manufacturer.

From my part of the globe, Nokia and mobile phones in general are a part of everyday life. Unlike the other mobile phone makers though, only Nokia evolves mobiles year in and year out- launching styles and version changes that make your eyes pop out.

For the Future Phones: The 17 Coolest Concept Cell Phones article Nokia has entries that not only dwell on design but in the use of technology and alternative energy source (bye,bye to batteries!) they could run on.

Just in case the last 139 words aren’t that obvious, the 2 concept phones of Nokia are the ones that impressed me the most.

The Morph phone, the image makes you think that the Morph comes in 3 separate versions. Alas a visit to the Nokia website proved my imagination short and stifled. Below are the amazing features of the concept mobile phones.

The Morph phone is among the phones which uses nano technology, which enables the mobile to shift appearances as the need arises. The Morph mobile can be stretched out in front of you like a tablet, you can also fold it (yes FOLD) it to a desirable vertical shaped gadget or you could just wear the ear piece as you snap the Morph nano unit on your wrist like a cuff. The features I liked the most are the Self-cleaning ability to repel the tiniest spec of dust. When I read through the specifications my jaw drops in anticipation of how owning one could be.

Equally intriguing is the Nokia mobile phone that works using carbonated drinks, specifically Coca-Cola or Pepsi as the its power source. Named as an EcoFriendly mobile handset this uses the enzymes to generate electricity from carbohydrates. The Eco Friendly mobile handset has a longer running time And would last 4 times better than re-charging Lithium batteries. To top it off, Nokia has made this mobile one of the biodegradable.

Despite the haters and the ones who dwell on the price too much, Nokia has turned out great mobile phones for most people all over the world.

Just a few days after Microsoft’s Windows 7 highly anticipated launching, the new operating system has been receiving positive reviews and many Windows users worldwide are excited to get their hands on the said OS.

Pcworld.com review has given Windows 7 a thumbs up saying that it gets the basics right by checking 7 important areas:

1. The Interface (the new taskmaster)
2. System tray ( aka notification area)
3. File Management ( the library system)
4. HomeGroups ( a new feature designed to simplify the notoriously tricky process of networking Windows PCs )
5. Security( UAC Gets Tolerable)
6. Applications (The Fewer the Merrier) - Microsoft eliminated three nonessential programs: Windows Mail (née Outlook Express), Windows Movie Maker (which premiered in Windows Me), and Windows Photo Gallery.
7. Device Management - offers you numerous ways to connect your PC to everything from tiny flash drives to hulking networked laser printers–USB, Wi-Fi, ethernet, slots, and more.

pcworld.com gave emphasis on the interface saying that

the Windows experience occurs mainly in its Taskbar especially in the Start menu and System Tray. Vista gave the Start menu a welcome redesign; in Windows 7, the Taskbar and the System get a thorough makeover,” and has specifically explained that ” the new Taskbar replaces the old small icons and the text labels for running apps with larger, unlabeled icon.

However, it is not all the positive reviews that Windows has been receiving as there are reports about some experiences of difficulty in upgrades. Specifically on the issue about reboot glitch where there are computers that are said to be having a problem of getting stuck to endless reboot cycle.

Now, the question is..is it worth to upgrade to Windows 7?

To answer that, I think the pcworld.com recommendation will help us realize on whether to take or leave it. They said that:

if your PC’s specs qualify it to run Vista, get Windows 7; if they aren’t, avoid it. Microsoft’s official hardware configuration requirements for Windows 7 are nearly identical to those it recommends for Windows Vista: a 1-GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of free disk space, and a DirectX 9-compatible graphics device with a WDDM 1.0 or higher driver. That’s for the 32-bit version of Windows 7; the 64-bit version of the OS requires a 64-bit CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 20GB of disk space.

Here’s more ( in videos)…

I’ve just watched a video presentation on Youtube about this newly-introduced product called Modu – a product developed by an Israeli company. It is a tiny modular cell phone that can be inserted into “jackets” - like MP3 player, a GPS device, a bigger cell phone, a car stereo, or a digital camera. Sounds intriguing, isn’t it? If it can deliver what it promises then this could be another giant step of successful innovation.

To give you an idea of what this product is all about,
let me give you a sort of product features:

This device is a small black cell phone weighing approximately 40 grams and is sized at a bit smaller than an iPod Nano. It has a tiny display, a couple of control buttons ( keypad), a mini-USB port, and a charger jack. The product also has a GPRS connectivity feature ( only for now) because the developer said that the 3G version is in the works.

So what is in it for us to be excited about?

Well, although it can be used for call, the product is really meant to be attached with another devices. It is designed to be inserted into one of the jackets, which basically are the shells of a candy bar phone. It can be easily inserted into the top of the jackets and once in place, the jacket’s screen will activate and the phone can be used.

Here’s more from http://reviews.cnet.com:

The role of the jacket, which is about the size of a standard candy bar phone, is multifold. Not only does it give users a normal-sized color screen, a keyboard, and a full set of navigation controls, but it also activates certain functions on the Modu. Of course, the jacket makes the Modu look like an actual cell phone with a bright color skin (several designs will be available).

Just slide the Modu into the jacket.
(Credit: Kent German/CNET Networks)

Other uses..

Consuming public will be able carry it around and slip it into various device jackets. For instance, when attached to camera, this device can be used to send images over the wireless network.

And…there’s more here – watch…

The drawback…

As I have said, the device will initially support GPRS, which is slow – there’s no WiFi.

Initial distribution…

Modu phone is expected to be available this month in Italy, Russia and Israel with $280 price tag included a standard jacket.

The best thing about it is that it is a platform that allows other companies to design devices around it – which could be useful to us.

There are lots of search engines published in the Internet today for public use. However, knowing the most powerful ones is important. This is because it helps you to find the most relevant information in a subject that you want to know.

Google is considered the best search engine today for they provide the most relevant query results. They also really mastered the implementation of the K.I.S.S. ( Keep It Simple Sweetie) principle discussed in various award-winning reading resources.

Looking back, Yahoo! was the first dominant search engine. Later came Google with its simple and focused approach which made them to overshadow other SEs including the once giant Yahoo!

Google uses keyword-based search technology. This innovation put them far ahead  of their competitors like Msn and Yahoo! which are built on directories. The algorithm used by Google for crawling the web enables them to index web site information intelligently.  Hence, they are able to return the most relevant results when queries are done.

In addition, Google also provides other applications useful for people. Tools like Google Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics, Adwords Advertising, and Google Docs dwarfed even their closest competitor Yahoo!

In the last quarter of this year, as expected my many, Google will put another program for public use–the Google Wave. This is aimed to integrate Google applications and to make the use of all their programs a lot easier and more powerful as ever.