Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/samsungs-sleek-bd-p3600-blu-ray-player-gets-hands-on-love/
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Samsung's sleek BD-P3600 Blu-ray player gets hands-on love originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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These keyword bookmarks either translate the current page, or even translate a phrase directly from the Firefox location bar. If you aren't sure how to create keyword bookmarks in the first place, be sure and check out our guide to Firefox and the art of keyword bookmarking, and then check out how to make them even smarter with some javascript magic.
Google translate a phrase:
This keyword bookmark lets you translate a phrase by simply entering it into the location bar—create a new bookmark with a keyword like trans, give it a name, and paste in the following javascript code:
javascript:strRaw="%s";strArray=strRaw.split("%20");for(i=3;i<strArray.length;i++){strArray[2]=strArray[2]+"%20"+strArray[i];};location="http://translate.google.com/translate_t?sl="+strArray[0]+"&tl="+strArray[1]+"#"+strArray[0]+"|"+strArray[1]+"|"+strArray[2]
Now you can use the bookmark with this syntax (you can also use "auto" as the source language).
trans <from lang> <to lang> <phrase>
As an example, you would use the following to translate the phrase "no hablo espanol" into English:
trans es en no hablo espanol
Google translate the current web page:
This bookmark works similarly to the first one, except you only need the to and from la! nguage:< br>
javascript:strRaw="%s";strArray=strRaw.split("%20",3);location="http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u="+location.href+"&sl="+strArray[0]+"&tl="+strArray[1]
So to translate the current page from an unknown language to English, you would use the following (if you named the keyword "translate").
translate auto en
Intelligent translate:
The last version combines both techniques together, making a smart bookmark that detects whether you entered a phrase after the to/from languages and either translates the phrase or the current page.
javascript:strRaw="%s";strArray=strRaw.split(" ");if(strArray.length==2){location="http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u="+location.href+"&sl="+strArray[0]+"&tl="+strArray[1];}else{for(i=3;i<strArray.length;i++){strArray[2]=strArray[2]+"%20"+strArray[i];};location="http://translate.google.com/translate_t?sl="+strArray[0]+"&tl="+strArray[1]+"#"+strArray[0]+"|"+strArray[1]+"|"+strArray[2];};
These bookmarks just barely show off the power of this technique, and we'd love to hear some of your ideas for powerful keyword bookmarks that show off the command line comeback. Thanks, Jerry Lue!
If all this keyword bookmarking is new and Greek to you, you can check out our guide to Firefox and the art of keyword bookmarking, grab our 15 Firefox quick search bookmarks, and then get really productive by creating keywor! d bookma rks to Gmail labels.
With Unicode characters, David is able to divide his labels into logical groups without a a custom script like Folders4Gmail.
Right now I'm using these (see screenshot):
▶ Main categories (e.g. financial information, social networks)
✉ Other email accounts
✦ Individuals
❤ Lady-type individuals
➡ Single source (e.g. just eBay)But there are plenty of good ones to play with:
✖ ✔ ✸ ● ■
◢ ◣ ◤ ◥
◧ ◨ ◩ ◪
▲ ▼ ▶ ◀
♂ ♀ ♪ ♫ ☼I used the Wikipedia list of Unicode characters for reference:
The sort order is the handy bit to keep in mind. I picked ✦ (U+2726) for individuals because it's just a little above ❤ (U+2764).
I'm also using Unicode on my Gmail task lists. I have my other lists named in plain text, and I've used an arrow to sort my main list ("➡ main") to the bottom.
Very cool, David!
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Sure, you could probably pick out a model or two that aren't here (especially since I cropped a row for the lead shot), but if this picture illustrates anything, it's that, yes, the netbook market has become commoditized—though only at the cost of also becoming horrendously confusing with all the product spam. [UMPC Portal via Electricpig]
Apple is still to blame for not adopting HDMI, but at least this solution is somewhat helpful. See, most run-of-the-mill flat-panel TVs are HDCP compliant, but a lot of monitors are not. So, when you have the adapter, there is suddenly a massive population of screens that you can use that you otherwise cannot.
There are some things to keep in mind with this adapter:
1. It's only going to give you video output—you will have to find another way to route your audio from your new MacBook or MacBook Pro.
2. Even though the HDMI jack allows you to connect to a bunch of TVs that can handle HDCP, it doesn't mean you can get around HDCP. When we tried to watch the same movie using the other adapter, a Mini DP-to-DVI, on an older monitor, we were told we were not allowed:
Bottom line: If you own a MacBook or MacBook Pro, and you have iTunes video content you want to watch on a flat-panel TV, you had better get one of these. Maybe one day Apple will learn that HDMI isn't inherently evil, and all these adapters won't be necessary. [Monoprice]
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/6z0D4g5c7oU/are-pcs-really-cheaper-than-macs
As you might have guessed, the experience on board the Hotelicopter is far from your standard Motel 6. This gigantic flying Titanic machine features everything you would expect from a 5-star hotel—from private entertainment systems and room service to extras like spa treatments, yoga classes, gaming and a tea garden.
If you were wondering just how big and powerful this flying hotel really is, check out the specs:
* Dimensions Length: 42 m (137 ft)
* Height: 14m (45 ft)
* Maximum Takeoff Weight: 105850 kg (232,870 lb)
* Maximum speed: 255 km/h (137 kt) (158 miles/h)
* Cruising speed: 237 km/h (127 kt) (147 miles/h)
* Original Mi Range: 515 km (320 mi)
* Our augmented Mi Range - 1,030 km (640 mi)
The inaugural flight is set to take place on June 26th for an undisclosed price. Obviously, only the affluent need apply—but anyone that is interested can head on over to the Hotelicopter website to get more info about setting up a reservation. [Hotelicopter Thanks Zlooop!]
Nikkei has a post about Toshiba's new Digital Billboard in Tokyo's Akihabara district, where passerbys can dial up a number and connect to an interactive game which is displayed on the giant sign.
Cellphone gamers square off against other players connected through Toshiba's Youtube channel. The number keys are used to control a paintbrush, and the goal is to cover squares on the grid in paint while searching for the Toshiba mascot.
The game was created as a marketing ploy to show that the billboards could relay data from the internet in real time. And while the game isn't the most exciting thing in the world, the idea that you could randomly walk by and interact with it is very exciting. [Nikkei via Pink Tentacle via Dvice]
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/27/asus-announces-eee-pc-e1004dn-with-optical-drive-1008ha-gets-a/
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ASUS announces Eee PC E1004DN with optical drive, 1008HA gets a release date originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nokia pulling all OEM contracts? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Dell targets school crowd with Latitude 2100 Welch laptop? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Orange to offer subsidized MacBooks on contract? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Intel to officially refresh laptop chips next week? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wind-powered vehicle hits 126MPH, nabs world record originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Unfortunately, this gorgeous iPhone shot captured by amateur photographer Jason Erdkamp reveals that there are no leprechauns or pots of gold at the end of a rainbow—just SUVs. Bummer. [
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