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21 January 2007, 15:28
Anal-sex talk still makes people blush. But it’s also increa
 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAnal sex or anal intercourse is a form of human sexual behavior. While there are many sexual acts involving the anus, anal cavity, sphincter valve and/or rectum, the specific meaning describes the insertion of the penis into the rectum. It is a form of sexual intercourse considered to be particularly risky, for a number of reasons related to the vulnerability of the tissues and the septic nature of the anus. Every couple of years, another once-scandalous sex taboo starts making its way toward the commonplace. A decade ago, blow jobs were what people whispered about; then three-ways became the naughty bedroom act. Now, it’s anal sex—but according to the Centers for Disease Control’s National Survey of Family Growth, it’s rapidly becoming a regular feature of hetero couples’ horizontal activities.
Such relations have been documented in a wide range of cultures, from earliest times. Where they involved two males, they have also been controversial and sometimes condemned since antiquity. Anal sex is encountered among people of all sexual identities and orientations. While it is reported more frequently among same-sex couples, in absolute numbers, more heterosexual couples have anal sex than homosexual couples.
 Compare that with the CDC’s 1992 National Health and Social Life survey, which found that only 25.6 percent of men 18 to 59 and 20.4 percent of women 18 to 59 indulged in it.
The reasons behind the practice of anal sex vary greatly. Some men and women report being able to reach orgasm from receiving anal sex, with or without simultaneous stimulation of their genitals (penis or clitoris). Generally, for women, pleasure is derived through anal intercourse due to the shared nerve endings that are located between the rectal wall and the vagina, and/or from indirect stimulation of the G-spot. The anus itself contains many nerves as well, which can also react in a pleasurable manner when excited.
In several cultures female receptive anal intercourse in a heterosexual context is widely accepted, especially as there is lower risk of unwanted pregnancy via unprotected anal intercourse (though this is not an absolute guarantee, since semen can leak from the anus, across the perineum, and enter the vagina). Anal sex is even sometimes seen as preserving female virginity, because it leaves the hymen intact. Another reason is that the anus is considered to be "tighter" than the vagina (especially right after a delivery), therefore yielding more tactile pleasure for the penis. The Renaissance poet Pietro Aretino strongly recommended the practice of anal sex in his Sonnetti Lussoriosi (Lust Sonnets).
 “I first did it with my husband,” says Lisa, a recently divorced thirtysomething from across the Hudson. “It was a regular part of our married sex life, and I enjoyed it. I think it can feel good for anyone—except if you’re too uptight about it, meaning, you’re literally tight-assed.”
Edward O. Laumann's The Social Organization of Sexuality: Sexual Practices in the United States found that about 20% of heterosexuals have engaged in anal sex, and sex researcher Alfred Kinsey found that number to be closer to 40%. More recently, a researcher from the University of British Columbia (quoted in the May 5, 2005 issue of The Georgia Straight) puts the number of heterosexuals who regularly practice anal sex at between 30% and 50%. In absolute numbers, it is hypothesized that more heterosexuals than homosexuals practice anal sex. A French survey of five hundred female respondents concluded that a total of 29% had practiced anal sex, though only one third of these claimed to have enjoyed the experience.Most recently, a 2006 survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control determined that the incidence of anal relations in the heterosexual population is on the increase. The survey showed that 38.2 percent of men between 20 and 39 and 32.6 percent of women ages 18 to 44 engage in heterosexual anal sex. In 1992 a similiar survey found that only 25.6 percent of men 18 to 59 and 20.4 percent of women 18 to 59 practiced it.
 And not all guys are anal enthusiasts, either. Jim, a 27-year-old consultant, has been given the opportunity by willing partners but hasn’t taken the plunge. He agrees that it seems to be on the rise among his friends but wonders whether it’s “really a cultural shift or just something we ease into semi-contemporaneously as we age, like marriage or buying real estate or listening to jazz rap.”
The taboo surrounding anal sex is likely to do with hygiene but also may have its roots in supposed psychoses (deemed responsible for such "deviation"). Some argue that a male heterosexual attraction to the practice has a basis in patriarchal mythologies surrounding a fear of the vagina and suspicion of women's sexual enjoyment and appetites (see succubus). Additionally, they argue that the appeal of anal sex to many male heterosexuals is a fetish of the taboo, sometimes associated with feces and human waste, as well as of violence and domination, as anal sex practices can result in the bruising and tearing of tissue. Others have argued that the avoidance of the anus is essentially human escapism, a facade whereby man denies his excretory functions, and that, ergo, the practice of the act is merely a form of disillusionment (cf. Ernest Becker's The Denial of Death). Moreover, the social taboo surrounding anal sex could potentially be seen as an example of political and religious dogma affecting modern culture, whereby the taboo itself is materialized through initial observance of religious morals, for example those held by some branches of Christianity or Islam.
 “For me, anal sex is very intimate, much more so than regular sex. If I care about someone, I’m willing to experiment,” says Irene, a 33-year-old East Village environmentalist who has been doing it with Lex, a 30-year-old Wall Streeter. But when we press Lex on whether he likes to receive anal attention from his girlfriends, he responds, “Call me old-fashioned, but the guy should be the penetrator, not the penetratee, no?”
From a utilitarian perspective it is also argued by some that the anus is a highly sensitive area with erogenous potential, providing ample opportunity for sexual arousal; that anal sex is a natural permutation of human sexuality, little different from oral sex or other noncoital contact; and that women can derive as much pleasure from the violation of taboos against non-traditional sexual practices as men can. Studies such as that done by Kinsey have suggested that approximately 35-40% of women who have experienced anal sex find it pleasurable, though this figure may vary depending on many factors.
But the newly discovered anti-cancer benefits of prostate stimulation are giving straight guys—especially the progressive New York breed—a legitimate excuse to be more, shall we say, open to exploration. And men’s magazines, which until recently discussed anal sex only in terms of how to trick a girlfriend into giving it up, now publish articles on the Aneros—the doctor-created, FDA-approved prostate stimulator—and the male G-spot, a.k.a. the P-spot, a.k.a. the He-spot.
In many cultures, even those where female receptive anal intercourse is considered normal, male receptive anal intercourse, even in a heterosexual context, is seen as taboo, or as less common. In some cultures anal sex is so commonly associated with homosexuality that a male who engages in receptive anal intercourse is considered homosexual, even if he is penetrated by a female partner with a sexual device or other things such as her hand or finger. This is changing with the trend of pegging, when women use devices to penetrate men.
“My wife is totally turned on by the idea of ‘having’ me, as that’s just not something women really get to do most of the time, and it’s not something that guys have usually had done to them. It really is a reversal in the most primal of ways,” explains newlywed Brooklynite Anthony. “I think anyone who doesn’t enjoy it or thinks they wouldn’t is hindered by their own hang-ups. It feels good, period. And breaking taboos is sexy. Variety is sexy. Being vulnerable is sexy.”
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20 January 2007, 14:17
Dell Latitude ATG D620-
Dell last year released the 14" screen Latitude D620 business notebook. While the D620 was well built with a magnesium frame, it wasn't tough enough to be called a semi-rugged notebook. After popular demand from business customers, Dell is today introducing a new semi-rugged version of the D620, dubbed the Latitude ATG D620.The ATG D620 features an enhanced protective casing and super bright outdoor viewable screen.
 Dell has launched its first semirugged notebook PC and plans to compete with Hewlett-Packard and Panasonic for customers who need a computer that can cope with abusive vibration, humidity, altitude, and dust.
Dell began selling its Latitude ATG D620 notebook on Tuesday as an "all terrain grade" product that could live up to rough use by construction workers, military and police officers, or ambulance and fire-truck drivers.
 It comes with a scratch resistant paint, a magnesium-alloy chassis and a shocked mounted hard-drive. The 14.1-inch shock mounted display is great, resisting 30% more than traditional LCDs. It’s 2.5 times brighter than the common D620 model and it features 1280 x 800 pixels resolutions. Some nice features worth mentioning are the rubber protected ports or jacks, such as USB, VGA or ethernet.
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 (2.00 GHz) Screen: ATG shock mounted 14.1” WXGA (1280 x 800) 500 nit brightness Memory: 1GB (2 x 512MB) RAM DDR2 667MHz (Max of 4GB) Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Hard Drive: ATG shock mounted 80GB @ 4200 RPM 1.8" HD (swappable with non shock mounted faster 2.5" type hard drives) Wireless: Dell Wireless 1490 (802.11 a/b/g)WWAN: Dell Wireless 5700 Mobile Broadband (HSPDA) SprintOperating System: Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2 Optical Drive: 8x DVD +/- RW module (modular) Ports: Serial, docking connector, 4 USB, VGA, 1 PC card slot type I/II,headphone/speaker out, infrared port, RJ-11, RJ-45, AC power Security Hardware: Integrated Smart Card reader, TPM 1.2 Security chip, Optional UPEK fingerprint reader Weight: Starting at 6.3lbs (with weight saver instead of optical drive installed) Dimensions: 13.27” x 9.38” x 1.72” (width x depth x thickness)
 Build and Design
The ATG D620 is best described as looking like the original D620, but on steroids.Several areas of protection have been added.You’ll right away notice the durable black textured paint areas added around the edges.A laptop that gets pulled around a lot gets scratched along the edges, with these hard plastic texture paint panels in place the lid is essentially scratch resistant.
The computer has a shock-mounted 80GB hard drive surrounded by rubber so it can protect users' data if dropped off a table. Other rugged features include a spill-resistant keyboard, port covers, and an extra bright 14.1-inch LCD (liquid crystal display).
The D620 adopts a widescreen format, a feature we’re seeing more and more in business notebooks these days.A widescreen allows you to more easily have two windows open next to each other at the same time.Side-by-side comparison of documents, web pages or spreadsheets is an example of common business tasks more easily done on a widescreen.
The screen hinge on the Latitude ATG D620 has been beefed up relative to the standard D620; it’s very sturdy and solid feeling.The lid of this notebook is also thicker so that it offers more protection than the standard D620.In the same vein, the latch that holds the screen down is more substantial and rugged.The screen itself has a glass overlay to protect the actual LCD from such things as blowing sand.I know what you’re thinking, ‘finally, a laptop I can take to the beach’.
Dell hopes customers will choose the ATG because of its Core 2 Duo processor from Intel, and it further hopes that IT managers will choose the notebook because it shares common parts with the Latitude D620, said Gregory Dvorak, product manager for Dell's Latitude PCs. Using shared components makes an IT technician's job easier, he said. Both versions of the D620 can share spare parts, from the docking station to batteries, power adapters, optical drives, BIOS and driver software, wireless LAN, and integrated mobile broadband.
A notebook couldn’t be called rugged if it didn’t have some type of extra hard drive protection.The ATG D620 has Dell’s typical StrikeZone shock absorber, but in addition to this it has an extra magnesium and rubberized layer of casing.In order to fit these extra cushioning layers in Dell had to move to a smaller and slower 1.8” hard drive.For workers in the field that value data protection over performance, this is an acceptable tradeoff.
All of this extra armor and protection on the D620 of course comes at the cost of adding weight.While the regular D620 weighs a bit over 5 lbs the ATG D620 starts at around 6.3 lbs, but with an extended life 9-cell battery and optical drive will be more like 7lbs.
In terms of looks, the ATG D620 is extremely muscular and industrial looking.Think of it as the SUV of the laptop world.It may not look as sleek as Acer’s Ferrari line, but it does better in off road conditions.And while the charcoal grey, silver and black coloring is industrial looking, it can be considered professional as well.
One drawback to the design is that the ATG's ultra-bright LCD uses extra battery power. In order to be legible in daylight, the screen uses 500 nits of brightness, far above the 200 nits of a typical corporate notebook, Dvorak said. Each nit equals one candela per square meter.
Processor and Performance
One complaint many people have about semi-rugged or rugged laptops is that the performance is always a step behind mainstream notebooks.If you checkout the Panasonic ToughBook line of rugged notebooks you’ll find a wide selection with Core Duo processors, but you won’t currently find an offering with the latest Core 2 Duo.Thankfully Dell is offering up to a 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo processor that supports up to 667MHz speed memory.You can configure up to 4GB of RAM.The bottleneck of the system will be the slow 4200RPM 1.8” hard drive.If you don't want the extra protection, you could always go with a non-shock mounted 2.5" type hard drive.
The Core 2 Duo processor is the king of mobile processors at this point in time.It offers two processing cores and supports both 32-bit and 64-bit written software programs.Perceived performance is excellent, so long as you have 1GB or more of RAM you’ll find many programs open instantaneously and performance in tough rendering applications such as CAD design will really move.Dell is not offering dedicated graphics in this model, so gaming and certain 3D apps will not do well with just the Intel GMA 950 integrated chipset.
"If you run it at full brightness, there will be an impact on battery life. That's a tradeoff to meeting that customer requirement," Dvorak said. Aside from turning down the brightness, users can upgrade from a six-cell to nine-cell battery, add a secondary battery in the media slot, or mount the notebook on a vehicle dashboard and plug it into auxiliary power.
Keyboard and Touchpad
One of the most important parts of a notebook is of course the ease of input, meaning how easy it is to type and move the cursor around the screen.The D620 keyboard is full sized and comfortable to use.While I don’t have a regular D620 to directly compare it to, this ATG keyboard feels like it has a little more flex and give to it than the regular D620.I think this is because Dell has added a tray underneath that makes the keyboard spill proof, but in turn gives the keyboard a bit of a different feel.The added spill proof tray also makes it a bit noisier if you punch keys hard like I do.
 My favorite part about the D620 is that it has dual navigation via a touchpad or pointing stick input.I find the pointing stick to be faster and easier to use than the touchpad, but if you prefer a touchpad then it's there and is a generous size for easy use.The dual mouse buttons have a nice feel and positioned so that if you use the pointing stick you would use the uppermost buttons and if you use the touchpad you would use the lowermost buttons.
Added to the ATG D620 is a task light to illuminate the keyboard at night.You can toggle these lights on and off by holding Fn + Right Arrow. Dell chose red for the lighting, which struck me as odd at first.But it makes sense because red is the color used for critical or important systems (such as emergency lighting) that operate in low-light or night-time conditions.This is because rod cells in the human eye (the type we use for night vision) do not respond to red and therefore it does not interfere in the eye's ability to focus in dim environments.
Ports
The ATG D620 has a good selection of ports.Here's a run down of what you get on each side.
On the left side of the D620 you get the following ports: Kensington lock, headphone jack, microphone jack, IrDA, Smart Card, Wi-Fi Catcher, PCMCIA slot.
On the right side of the D620 you get an optical drive media bay (removable and swappable) and 2 USB 2.0 ports that are covered with a removable rubber piece to protect from dust when outside.
As DELL said it looks like customers requested no memory card slots for the new ATG D620 but rest assured that you can connect all sorts of devices for storage. As for the spill resistant keyboard you should know that night typing is solved by two red lights that would glow. Those that are looking for wireless connectivity should know that the Dell Wireless 5700 built-in EVDO mini-card would get you connected on the Verizon Wireless service.
I would like to have seen a seperate Express Card/54 slot and a media card reader -- or SD card reader at least.The PCMCIA slot does support ExpressCard 34 peripherals via an adapter. The Smart Card reader and Serial connector are obviously not going to appeal to consumers, but could be valuable to businesses that utilize such ports.It would also have been nice to have either an S-Video or DVI-D port, although given this is a business notebook it's forgivable for not being there.
Important to note is that a docking station is available for the ATG D620 if you need more ports, all peripherals and docks made for the regular D620 work with the ATG D620.
However, this system feels as though it can stand up more punishment than a typical "business rugged" laptop. You get a magnesium-alloy chassis, shocked-mounted hard drive, and high-durability, scratch-resistant paint. The notebook even looks the rugged part with its black pebbled lid and hinges that resemble darkened concrete.
The unbelievably bright 500 nit outdoor viewable screen is where the ATG D620 really stands out.This screen is amazing.I’m sure we’ve all been sitting inside working on a sunny day and attempted to go outside and soak some rays while working on a laptop.Alas, the sun will always over power the typical 150 – 200 nit brightness screen of a standard laptop and make viewing the screen next to impossible.But with this outdoor viewable 500 nit screen on the ATG D620 you can easily see the screen in outdoor lighting conditions.As an example, I stood outside with my standard 150 nit brightness ThinkPad next to the ATG D620 500 nit screen (both are set to full brightness).
The ATG D620 was completely readable outside, while the ThinkPad screen was decidedly not.You of course pay a premium for this type of screen and it’s partly why the ATG D620 costs more than a standard D620.
The other thing to consider is that when the screen brightness is cranked all the way up to allow for outdoor viewing, the battery life will take a hit.That’s why I feel the 9-cell extended life battery is an important option to go with if you’ll be using this laptop in the field a lot.You can of course adjust screen brightness down to a normal or low level when inside to conserve battery.
Powered by the 2-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the ATG D620 turned in a very good score of 251on MobileMark 2005. The 9-cell battery included with this configuration provided 6 hours and three minutes of battery life with Wi-Fi off and 5 hours and 51 minutes with it on. (The standard 6-cell battery will save you only $19, so we recommend the 9-cell for extra runtime.) The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 produced a solid 3DMark03 score of 1,704, which when paired with the 1GB of RAM in this configuration ensures a good Windows Vista experience
For those interested, the screen appears to be manufactured by Seiko Epson of Japan.
Wireless Communications
Dell has pulled out all of the stops in making the D620 wireless capable.Here's a quick rundown of the wireless options:
- Wi-Fi Choices: Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g, Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g
- IrDA
- Bluetooth (Dell Wireless350 BlueTooth internal wireless card)
- WWAN (Cellular Broadband internet access) Choices:
- Dell Wireless 5505 Mobile Broadband 3G HSDPA (Vodafone UK, France, Germany)
- Dell Wireless 5700 Mobile Broadband 3G EV-DO (Telus Canada)
- Dell Wireless 5700 Mobile Broadband 3G EV-DO (Sprint US)
- Dell Wireless 5700 Mobile Broadband CDMA EV-DO (Verizon US)
It's easy to stay connected when you're out of hotspot range using the embedded Dell Wireless 5700 Built-in EVDO Mini-Card for Verizon Wireless service, which delivered an average thoughput of 511 Kbps--good enough to load most Web pages quickly and download e-mail and other critical data in the field. (You can also opt for a Sprint or Cingular wireless WAN modem.) We also saw impressive Wi-Fi data rates in our testing, with scores of 16.8 Mbps from 15 feet and 14.3 Mbps from 50 feet. Early adopters will be happy to learn that the ATG D620 is 802.11n ready.
Included on the D620 is a unique feature called a "Wi-Fi Catcher" located on the left side of the notebook.You can use this switch to turn off all wireless radios by putting it in the Off position, in addition to that, push it all the way forward and it will blink green as it searches for a Wi-Fi network and if one is present it glows solid green, if none is found it shows orange.This Wi-Fi Catcher works whether the notebook is on, off or in standby mode.
Battery
You can choose between a 6-cell or 9-cell primary battery for the ATG D620. The battery is located at the front of the notebook. If you use a 9-cell it sticks out at the front, giving it a lip area. You can see this in most of the images used in this review. Given the fact this notebook is designed to be used in the field, away from power sources, I would think most want to go with the longer life 9-cell option even if it does add some weight. I ran a couple of battery tests using the 9-cell battery:
1. Torture Test - Screen set to full brightness (500 nits), playing DVD The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers, wireless on: 3 hours 38 minutes
The security-conscious will appreciate the Wave Embassy Trust suite, Computrace anti-theft solution, TPM, and an optional fingerprint reader. The system comes with a three-year limited warranty with next-business-day on-site service. Bundled software includes CyberLink PowerDVD, Roxio Digital Media, and a free 90-day trial of Norton Internet Security.
The extremely bright screen is going to be the biggest battery drain if you've got it cranked up to high. I was impressed that at the very highest brightness setting and while spinning a DVD the battery outlasted the Lord of the Rings 2 hour 59 minute torture, and had quite a bit of juice to spare still. If you use the notebook conservatively by turning off wireless and using a low brightness setting, you could easily get over 5 hours of battery life.
Worth noting is the battery has an Express Charge feature that allows quick charging, up to about 80% charge in an hour. Also, the battery has a built-in LED charge indicator so you just need to push a button on the battery to display how much charge is left. This works whether the laptop is on or off.
Speakers and Headphones
The D620 is not a consumer multimedia notebook, and as such there is just a mono speaker. The volume can get loud enough and quality isn't too bad, it's at least located on the front side close to the user. As usual though, headphones or an external set of speakers are recommended for good sound quality.
Dell's first semi-rugged notebook is a commendable effort; the ATG D620 looks more like a reinforced Latitude than a system that's been designed from the ground up for field use, but it delivers a better balance of speed, features, and durability than other systems in its class. On the other hand, Panasonic's Toughbook CF-74, which features a 13.3-inch touchscreen and weighs a pound less, is a better bet for frequent travelers.
The ATG D620 has been quiet in my usage and it does a great job of staying cool.The main vent is on the back area and another vent is located on the left side. The optical drive is also relatively quiet when spinning a disc. Cool and quiet running is the word here.
Security
The ATG D620 provides many options for keeping data secure.Here's a list of some of the security features the D620 comes with:
User Authentication
BIOS passwords & Port Disablement Integrated Smart Card reader -Smart Cards provide strong user authentication using the "2 factor authentication", something I have (Smart Card) with something I know (password). Smart Cards can be used in conjunction with a PKI environment via Windows XP & Vista. UPEK Finger Print reader: An optional Biometric reader can be added to the D620 palm rest, providing an additional third factor authentication (something I am) to passwords & Smart Cards. Pre boot Authentication: Enables user authentication prior to OS log in with Smart Card or fingerprint reader
System Authentication
System Primary Password: User password needed to boot system Administrator Password:Administrators or service technicians access to computers for service or repair. Hard Disk Drive Password: Data cannot be accessed without the original hard disk drive password. TPM 1.2: Integrated on the D620 motherboard Trusted Platform Module can be used to store and generate "on board"encryption keys.
“The Latitude ATG is a prime example of Dell’s commitment to customer-driven innovation,” said Jeff Clarke, senior vice president Dell Product Group. “We have heard from customers loud and clear that a tougher, highly protective notebook with a screen that is easy to see outdoors is necessary in many lines of work. We’re glad that we could meet that customer request with a product distinguished by industry-leading features.”
While the ATG D620 isn't bullet proof, it is independently tested to meet Military Standard MIL-STD 810F standard for vibration, exposure to humidity, altitude and dust. It is not waterproof and no claims are made on a safe drop height, so therefore this isn't a fully ruggedized notebook. Such fully waterproof rugged notebooks from places like RuggedNotebooks.com can cost in the $10,000 range though.
Conclusion
The Latitude ATG D620 is really going to appeal to companies that deploy Dell Latitude notebooks to office workers, but also need a solution for field workers. Until now, a utility company that used Latitude D620 notebooks for their desk bound energy traders would have to buy laptops from a different company for their crew out repairing downed wires. Now the IT shop can deploy ATG D620 notebooks to those field workers and use the same image and consistent equipment and peripherals. This will save on costs and headaches.
Business concerns aside, users of the ATG D620 will be smitten by the excellent 500 nit outdoor viewable screen. Even some consumers that like to work outside and tend to throw their laptop around might be tempted by the rugged aspects of the ATG D620. The performance and flexibility of the machine is very good, and it even looks better than the typical lunchbox look you see with other semi-rugged notebooks.
Pros
Outdoor viewable 500 nit screen Good battery life when using the 9-cell option Core 2 Duo offering is the standard Flexible configuration online Thicker lid, scratch resitant edges and strengthened hinge gives convincing and rugged feel Excellent array of WWAN options from various wireless providers All docks and accessories for the D620 are compatible with the ATG D620
Cons
No dedicated graphics card option available The shock-mounted 1.8" hard drive option will mean slow boot performance Rubber insert for side USB ports is small, could easily get lost if not kept track of. Should have been a door flap cover. Some keyboard flex Some people used to rugged notebooks might miss having an integrated handle
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Computer HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC. Windows Vista™ operating system.Dell XPS 710 H2C with "Black Ice".Vega super notebook tops out at over $7,000.Apple is working on a 12-inch ultra thin MacBook Pro.Tyan launches Typhoon 600 Series Personal Supercomputer.
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19 January 2007, 17:54
New Full Touch Screen Concept Phone Nokia Aeon.
 Quick search around the Nokia website reveals that their engineers are already working on something that, admittedly, looks cooler than the iPhone.
Developed by Nokia's research and development team, this Nokia Aeon concept phone is about the most futuristic cellphone I've seen lately. Of course there are no specs for the Aeon yet, except that it has a "full surface screen"...
The Nokia Aeon has a similar design to the Synaptics Onyx. The concept phone will feature a full surface touch screen display that replaces the traditional keypad. Its unique design gives this concept phone an extremely sleek and sexy look.
 No word yet on if this concept will go into production.Currently mobile technology isn’t quite up to realizing this fantasy, but we’ll sleep better tonight knowing that at least one of the cellphone industry’s biggest names shares the same dream as we do...
Like the BenQ Black Box, this guy is all touchscreen, getting rid of the traditional keypad unless you need it. It also looks remarkably thin...
Even if this does become a reality, it looks sweet enough to probably become a Korea-only model for a while before making its way over here, so don't hold your breath for it.
 The designers, researchers and development team at Nokia have come into a world of their own when designing this amazing handset that will make you melt away, when we came across this phone on Nokia’s main website in the research & Development page we nearly fell off our seats because of the style, design and well bloody beauty of its concept.
Not only are the looks mind blowing but what about the touch screen that covers the full surface of the Nokia mobile phone (yes we did say the WHOLE surface). Tele Communication has got that one step better. Towards the Future of Manufacturing:
New ways of electronics manufacturing Customizing electronicsaccording to user requirements and demand Flexibility in manufacturing and assembly enabled by advanced materials, highly miniaturized components and printing electronics Nanotechnology is a new tool kitfor manipulating matter at its finest scale.
Tailoring of future material properties and structuresFuture Just guessing, but watch out Nokia, we might see some knock-off come out of China before that...
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Apple's knockout US$500 iPhone Mobiado Luminoso Luxury Mobile Phone. Professional luxury in every detail.Samsung SCH-B600 - 10 Megapixel Cellphone.The Smallest Cellphone We've Ever Used - Haier Black Pearl.Samsung SGH-i600 - the best MS Smartphone everGigabyte G-Smart i PDA, TV, Phone
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