Latest multi-touch table PC: Ideum MT-50

Technology moves fast, and undoubtedly competition between different companies producing similar products only enables this. Ideum has brought out their new multitouch table PC, MT-50. Abit like Microsoft’s Surface PC, you can think of the MT-50 multi-touch table as the bigger perspective of its kind

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Ideum came up with this technology in August 2009, though it is hard to say that having a PC built into a table with a screen was their idea in the first place. With the Ideum MT-50 multi touch table, they have successfully applied their multi touch technology into their multi touch table. This multi touch table measures 50 inches and incorporates has ultra clear tempered glass surface. If you are unaware of its capabilities, the Ideum MT-50 looks more like a conventional table. Dimensions of this multi touch table are 31″ H x 33″ W x 53″ L.

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MT-50 features an optional LED under lighting which is fitted under the table in order to offer a better view. This multi touch table by Ideum offers robust graphics support as it is powered by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 graphics card. Since it is a wide table and supports number of users, Ideum MT-50 features 60 simultaneous control points to help multiple users.

This multi touch table uses a DLP projector with 3000 ANSI lumens of brightness. It is powered by an Intel


MT-50 features an optional LED under lighting which is fitted under the table in order to offer a better view. This multi touch table by Ideum offers robust graphics support as it is powered by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 graphics card. Since it is a wide table and supports number of users, Ideum MT-50 features 60 simultaneous control points to help multiple users.

This multi touch table uses a DLP projector with 3000 ANSI lumens of brightness. It is powered by an Intel quad-core 3GHz processor. In addition to robust graphics, it features 4 GB of RAM of 300 GB of hard drive. There are no official news on its price, but the Ideum MT-50 is one big step towards advanced multi touch technology.

Tablet Wars: iPad vs HP Slate vs JooJoo vs Dell Mini 5 vs Archos7 vs Notion Ink Adam

Not since the MP3 Wars of the last decade has there been as much excitement over the launch of a new type of hand-held device. It's a little odd to be talking about the Tablet Wars in advance of these products actually hitting market. - but in today's digital world, that's how fast things are moving. Which makes our job of forecasting a front-runner - a wee bit of a challenge. Pre-orders would be an indicator, but those numbers are being held under close wraps.

So, the best we can do is lay out the facts currently released to the public, and leave it up to the reader as to what product makes the most sense. So based on the specs that have been announced, here's some of the key differential stats that distinguishes these multi-task-multi-media devices:

• Apple iPad and HP Slate has storage capacity up to 64GB
• Apple iPad is the lightest at 1.5 lbs.
• Apple iPad is the only one that doesn't have a camera or webcam
• The Dell Mini 5 has the smallest screen at 5 inches
• Joo Joo has the largest screen at 12 inches
• JooJoo weighs the most at 2.4 lbs
• JooJoo is only tablet to have no demonstrated way to read ebooks
• Archos 7 Android is the least expensive
• Notion Ink Adam has the longest battery life

And here is a Gizmodo's Guide that lists all of the known specs:

Tips FB ..USERS

Facebook can be fairly easy to use as a tool to increase your brand awareness. Almost anyone can do it but it helps if you have some experience in networking. It may take time for you to see results, but if you are persistent, you can acquire a nice following and you will soon be able to jump start numerous successful groups.

Facebook is very simple and allows you to separate friends by groups. When you start a new group in three clicks you will be able to invite all of those friends most likely to be interested in what your new group is about. Below are seven great tips on how to market your company using a Facebook Group.

1) Increase Your Friends

It’s pretty hard to tell people about your company if you have no one to tell. Add at least 100 people you either know or would like to know. Try and find people that will be interested in the group(s) you may start on Facebook. It’s a waste of time to seek people out that don’t have similar interests. Stay focused on adding friends that will want to interact in conversations that your interested in. For example if you are trying to increase brand awareness for an organic foods company you will probably seek out people with healthy lifestyles and similar interests.

2) Starting a Group

When you start a group the first rule of thumb is the group needs to look full and alive. Upload pictures, videos and start topics and discuss. Get a few of your friends to help add to the discussion and post their own questions and content to keep the group going.

Ask a question here and there in the main body of the group and do not hesitate to link to articles on the bottom. The articles should link to informative websites in the industry or your own. If you manage to write good content on your blog, this is the ideal place to promote new posts.

3) Quality Content

Now that you have a Facebook group started you need to keep quality content and a strong message. People often join groups on Facebook but then rarely go back to interact with the group. They may read what’s going on but the reason why they don’t come back, is the lack of quality content. If you keep the producing quality content, others will see what is going on and this will bring in new members.

4) Moderate Your Group

Do not bombard the members with senseless newsletters or spam. Someone we know sends out a monthly newsletter that is nothing more than a recap of his blog. (lame) Why would I want the information twice? Wait for something newsworthy or create “how to” articles that people will enjoy and get value out of. When you create this quality content you can often slip in some mentions of your brand.

5) Networking with Moderators of Larger Groups

Networking with the owners of the biggest groups in your niche or a similar niche can really add value. If you can do anything of cross promotional together it can help both groups grow, especially the smaller group. Doing so often can take time to establish a quality relationship with such moderators but you will often get out what you put in.

6) Quality Conversations

Have quality conversations. When a friend has some post you can get in on, then do not hesitate to shine with knowledge, input, and opinion or a questions. You cannot be shy. You need to let them realize that you are a qualified and knowledgeable person and people will be interested in joining your groups and checking out your site.

7) Be Social & Tell Everyone About Your Group(s)

Tell friends about your group, in fact tell anyone who might be interested. Some of the best ways are to invite people via Facebook and use Twitter to tell others about your group. A group will really grow when friends from all angles meet. I always say, once those you know are connecting there and start bringing in fresh blood, your group or community is going to be on autopilot and you will not be needed unless you decide to come in and add something that you believe is going to shine the limelight on your network.

CES: LaCie Unveils New USB "Keys" Shaped Like Keys

LaCie's iamaKey USB Flash drive has been out for a while, and has received a warm enough reception that at CES last week LaCie announced two more models of their key-shaped USB drives: the CooKey and the WhizKey. The new USB drives are designed by the same firm who created the iamaKey, and come in a variety of sizes, starting at 4GB and going all the way up to 32GB.

As part of the launch, LaCie has announced that Wuala, LaCie's online data storage arm, will provide cloud-based online storage space with each LaCie USB drive purchased, including the USB keys. LaCie is offering users up to 4GB for two years with the purchase of every key-shaped USB drive, and up to 10GB for one year when you buy any other LaCie USB hard drive.

Wuala is a wholly owned subsidiary of LaCie. By offering up online storage with the purchase of each external storage device, LaCie is encouraging users to back up their data not just to an external volume, but to the cloud as well.

This makes sense - the best backups are the ones that you have both on a disk somewhere and offsite or on the Web where you can retrieve them anywhere, and considering the popularity of LaCie's key drives, bundling them with Wuala storage is LaCie's way of introducing people to its cloud storage offerings.

Snapshots from the New Delhi Auto Expo

New Delhi: The seven-day 10th Auto Expo starts on January 5 and with about 2,100 participants from 30 countries it promises to be one of the largest automobile extravaganza in the globe.

Over 6 lakh visitors are expected to visit Auto Expo in the next one week and the organisers on their part are trying to control the crowds by increasing the fee to Rs 500 per entry.

But hike in prices is unlikely to deter the crowds because the extravaganza of auto display spread over 1.25 lakh sq meters is promising to be the largest in the world over.

The 10th Auto Expo promises to have something for everybody and for the aam aadmi (common person) it could be small concept cars by Honda, Volkswagen and Toyota, all promising to be delivered in the Indian market very soon.

While most manufacturers plan to launch their cars on the first day of the Auto Expo, there were others like Chevy, Audi and Renault who planned to launch their cars just a day before in order to get attention.

Those planning to see Dilip Chabaria's variant of the Tata Nano will be disappointed because it is not going to be displayed at the Auto Expo.

But there is a group of 50 vintage cars that will be displayed at the Auto Expo.

The 10th Auto Expo will witness 10 global launches on Tuesday. Topping the launches will be small and concept cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), along with super-bikes from Harley Davidson.

Some luxury sedans from the likes of Mercedes Benz, BMW India and Audi and a couple of hybrid cars, will be the other draws of the show.

Honda Siel Cars India will showcase its concept car and Toyota Kirloskar Motors will launch its exclusively designed small car for the Indian market.

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Courtsey: IBN Network