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One man and his dog and his laptop

One man and his dog and his laptop 08/03/2004 05:47 AM
Review Voice recognition in the field

New Laptop

New Laptop 06/16/2004 12:31 AM
Just in time for JavaOne, I got me a new Thinkpad R50 laptop (specs here, but with 512Mb). At 6.8lbs it's a bit heavier than the T41 I initially considered, but the $200+ price difference just didn't seem worth it for what (weight aside) is effectively the same machine... It's a pretty sweet little machine: very good battery life, a... (302 words)

The death of the laptop? Not quite yet

The death of the laptop? Not quite yet 12/09/2003 12:07 PM
Weird. Not one, but two remarkably similar articles last week (one by Duncan Martell of Reuters, the other by Kevin Laws of VentureBlog), about how...

Laptop Of Luxury

Laptop Of Luxury 04/09/2004 04:09 PM
By Bill Bennett, Sydney Morning Herald (via MyAppleMenu)

Laptop Lockdown

Laptop Lockdown 07/08/2004 08:37 AM
G4 Tech TV Jul 8 2004 1:25PM GMT

First Looks: Now Any PC or Laptop Can Be
A "Tivo"

First Looks: Now Any PC or Laptop Can Be
A "Tivo" 06/07/2004 12:17 PM
“AVerMedia has created a pocket-sized device, the AverMe3dia UltraTV USB 300, that can capture video and tune in cable or broadcast TV, as well as enabling virtually any decently powered PC desktop or laptop to time-shift television and capture video from other sources, like DVD players and VCRs. Read our full review of this fabulous $120 device.”

Micro laptop gets DVD

Micro laptop gets DVD 06/07/2004 07:14 AM
Personal Computer World Jun 7 2004 11:55AM GMT

The new 15-in. PowerBook: A laptop for
all?

The new 15-in. PowerBook: A laptop for
all? 06/03/2004 05:10 PM
If the 12-in. PowerBook is too small (or too slow), and the 17-in. PowerBook is too big, then the 15-in. model should be just right. And yet ...

Top Tip: KDE too bloated for my laptop?

Top Tip: KDE too bloated for my laptop? 04/26/2004 01:18 PM
I installed the Knoppix cd to my laptop..everything seems to be there..one problem is that I get errors when I try to run KDE (startx).

A G5 Laptop? Maybe Next Year

A G5 Laptop? Maybe Next Year 12/17/2003 01:32 AM
Much of the requisite modifications needed to convert a G5 desktop chipset into one that works in a laptop may have already taken place. By Alex Salkever (BusinessWeek via MyAppleMenu)

Desktop vs. laptop: Which do you really
need?

Desktop vs. laptop: Which do you really
need? 02/12/2004 10:19 PM
ZDNet Feb 13 2004 1:34AM GMT

First Efficeon laptop

First Efficeon laptop 12/10/2003 01:08 AM
From Sharp, the first proper laptop using Transmeta's new, more power efficient 1GHz Efficeon (get it?) processor. The Mebius Muramasa PC-MM2-5NE, which weighs just over...

No 3GHz Soon and No G5 Laptop

No 3GHz Soon and No G5 Laptop 06/09/2004 10:43 AM
With the release of 2.5GHz PowerMacs today (Apple Store), some continue to speculate about the 3GHz promise made last year. MacCentral quotes Apple's ...

Laptop phones

Laptop phones 02/19/2004 11:21 AM
News.com on how some laptops could start doubling as phones:Manufacturers plan to start selling notebooks with integrated Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) this year and...

Is That A Laptop Or A Phone?

Is That A Laptop Or A Phone? 02/19/2004 11:28 AM
Intel is now pushing computer makers to build phones directly into laptops. At first, I wondered why this was necessary, since it's easy enough to install a softphone - but they're actually talking about the hardware aspect. The idea is that on the cover of the laptop, you'd have a screen and phone buttons, and the system could be used even if the computer was in sleep mode. Initially, the phone would be a VoIP phone, but they also want to add cellular service. The screen also will integrate with some email programs so you could check your email without opening up the computer. While this certainly has a novelty factor, I wonder how big a market there really is for such things. Most people who would be remotely interested in this have a mobile phone already. Are they really going to be that interested in adding additional phone service just for their computer? Also, the way this offering is described, it sounds like it's only really useful if the laptop is closed.

100 Gig Laptop Drive

100 Gig Laptop Drive 07/09/2004 03:25 AM

When I go on the road my laptop has a 40 Gig drive but that is just not enough and I carry a 60 Gig Firewire external just to have all of my data with me. Finally someone has developed a 100 gig 2.5 inch hard-drive. Time will tell how these will perform. Japanese techies are going to get a shot at them first but they will not be cheap. [Engadget]

You Still Want To Purchase A Laptop?

You Still Want To Purchase A Laptop? 07/08/2004 08:37 PM
If you're like me, you would have frequently logged on to Apple's online store and configure a laptop or two just to see how rich you'd have to be in order to buy your dream machine.
Well, don't be surprise if Apple starts to contact you to see if you really want your dream machine.

Hypersonic's new 64-bit laptop

Hypersonic's new 64-bit laptop 12/02/2003 02:35 PM
New laptop from Hypersonic using Athlon's new 64-bit chip. The Aviator AX6 is aimed mainly at gamers, and has a 15.1-inch screen, a 60GB hard drive, a DVD burner, built-in Flash memory card reader, 1GB of RAM, and a 64MB video card. Read...

The Genius Of The Laptop

The Genius Of The Laptop 12/09/2003 12:09 PM
By Charles Moore (MacOPINION via MyAppleMenu)

Is this the lightest ever laptop?

Is this the lightest ever laptop? 03/31/2005 09:04 AM
TechWorld Mar 31 2005 1:33PM GMT

Weaning off laptop

Weaning off laptop 06/19/2004 06:10 AM

I have been using laptops primarily for the past few years and now I am planning to return to desktops.  Why?  Because laptops are difficult to upgrade and I am tired of paying too much to replace broken parts or batteries dying over time.  The control key on my current laptop, a Dell Inspiron 8000, is sticky and I can't fix it without sending my laptop off.  Fans (yup, it has two) and hard drives turning on and off is annoying too.

I have been eyeing the 17-inch PowerBook but Windows is my primary target environment so I can't just replace my laptop with the PowerBook.  So I am going to get a desktop, not the most powerful one available, but one that hits the Sweet Spot.  I think that means 3.2 GHz Pentium 4.  So far I am looking at Dell Dimension 8300 with 2 gig of memory, 400G disk.  Since I am addicted to 1600x1200 resolution and LCD (read ClearType), I'll have to get one of those 20-inch LCD and match that with Radeon 9800 GPU.  Even with fastest optical drives (CD/DVD-RW), total cost is around $2400 which is pretty good deal I think.

Only problem is that the price keeps dropping.  Longer I hold off on getting it, the cheaper it gets.  It's amazing that with such a strong incentive not to press the submit button, the computer industry still humms along.  How crazy is that?

After I finish making the transition to the desktop, maybe I'll get the PowerBook (why the heck does it support only 1440x900?) with the excuse that I'll be writing some OS X software.  At least that's the line I am going to use on my wife.  OS X software market is going to explode, honey!

A Pizza Box for Your Laptop

A Pizza Box for Your Laptop 01/04/2005 10:55 AM

PowerPizza Laptop Box

PowerPizza Laptop Box 07/09/2004 10:22 AM

If you've got no concern for your laptop at all, please purchase and enjoy one of these corrugated cardboard PowerPizza boxes. Although they look sturdy enough, I'm thinking we're probably looking at novelty use, unless you find big pizza boxes the perfect form factor for hauling through subways or airports. Purchase now for £12.99 and they'll get it to you in 28 days or less -- or the next one is the same price. May or may not be used to calculate the value of pi. (Thanks, Dave!)
Read - Product Page [HumanBeans]

HP uses AMD in 64-bit laptop line

HP uses AMD in 64-bit laptop line 06/24/2005 03:33 PM
HP launches a laptop line based on AMD's Turion 64. I guess now we'll find out just how much the business market cares about battery life.

My laptop, my life

My laptop, my life 12/30/2004 06:52 AM
The Star Online Dec 30 2004 10:34AM GMT

3D Linux Laptop Available

3D Linux Laptop Available 06/17/2004 04:34 PM

New: Laptop Desktop USB

New: Laptop Desktop USB 08/30/2004 09:59 AM
Kensington's Laptop Desktop USB provides a desktop mount for notebooks 16 inches and under, with a glove-like holder that secures the body of the computer and can be adjusted to raise or lower the screen height.

3G Videoconferencing for Laptop

3G Videoconferencing for Laptop 06/01/2004 04:23 AM
3G Jun 1 2004 8:23AM GMT

Top Tip: Networking between PDA and
laptop?

Top Tip: Networking between PDA and
laptop? 05/06/2004 01:23 AM
I have an emachines m6805 laptop and a toshiba e800 pda. Both have wireless. Is there a way that I can communicate between the two wirelessly? Is this a new or not well discussed concept? Can two laptops communicate wirelessly for that matter?

New: MaxProtect laptop bag

New: MaxProtect laptop bag 04/04/2005 11:20 AM
MaxUpgrades' MaxProtect is an impact resistant carrying bag for G4 PowerBooks (17, 15, and 12 inch) and iBooks (14 and 12 inch).

Picking Out A New Laptop

Picking Out A New Laptop 02/05/2005 09:39 PM

By Chris Muldrow, Free Lance-Star

History of the Laptop

History of the Laptop 03/23/2005 12:46 PM

Chris Null over at Mobile PC Mag does another great follow up to his Top 100 Gadgets of All Time, this time detailing the history of the portable computer, from the IBM 5100 Portable Computer pictured here, up to the first modern laptops. It's a tear-jerker for those of us who lived through this era, seeing old friends like the Compaq luggable (mine had more wonky than usual floppy drives) and catching a glimpse of a few I'd not known about.

It also inspired me to keep on with my current tinkering project goal (which let me tell you, is way beyond my limited abilities): getting an Epson HX-20 laptop online via serial cable -> IR -> cellphone. Of course, I've got to buy a working HX-20 first, and every time I mention it on here, you bastards go out and outbid me on all the eBay sales. Stop that.

The Birth of the Notebook [MobilePCMag]

A laptop fit for Popeye

A laptop fit for Popeye 07/05/2004 11:06 AM
globetechnology.com Jul 5 2004 3:44PM GMT

What Are Your Mac Laptop Experiences?

What Are Your Mac Laptop Experiences? 02/10/2004 03:00 AM

The Walmart Laptop

The Walmart Laptop 08/17/2004 09:00 PM

Just in time for back-to-school shopping, Walmart puts out an ultra-cheap laptop for under $600. It's an ECS A535, and comes with an Athlon 1.6GHz processor, 14" screen, wireless networking, and XP Home Edition.

As expected, Walmart continues its push of cheap imports with little regard for anything but its own bottom line.

I guess it's good for the US economy in one respect; cheap hardware like this will undoubtedly keep support guys plenty busy. And at that price you might as well buy two; one for a backup or for spare parts.

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Ideal laptop configuration?

Ideal laptop configuration? 02/14/2004 04:03 PM

After four years and a few drops my 500 MHz IBM Thinkpad seems ready for retirement.  This posting and associated comments are intended to produce a collaborative ideal configuration for a new laptop.

The mission:  Use exclusively when traveling, often for weeks at a time.  I would like to play music in my hotel rooms, ideally from built-in speakers but possibly from little portable speakers that are packed separately (I have a weird little AAA-powered Creative speaker system now that is sort of okay for background music).  I would like to copy large high-res photos from professional digital cameras, usually by pulling a CF or SD card from the camera and plugging it somehow into the flash card.  I want every possible means of connecting to the Internet, wired and wireless, except for telephone (don't have an ISP and life is too short for dialup).  Battery life is not very important as I'll usually be using the machine some place where power is available.

Here's what I think I want

• 120 GB (or larger) disk drive.  I upgraded my current laptop with a 48 GB drive nearly 2 years ago and am dismayed to discover that the largest 2.5" drives available right now are 80 GB.  Was Moore's Law revoked for notebook drives?  Anyone with inside knowledge know when/what the next step in disk drives will be fore notebooks?  I don't want to bother re-installing all my old software onto a disk smaller than 120 GB.
• TrackPoint nubby pointing device in the middle of the keyboard, as popularized on the IBM Thinkpad.  I was never able to adapt to those pad devices that are most common for laptops.
• analog video/audio output to enable playback of DVDs on hotel room TVs, some of which have A/V inputs
• reasonably high quality built-in speakers
• as many USB 2.0 ports as possible (at least two because I'll want to use an accessory mouse that will chew up one)
• a built-in Webcam and microphone suitable for video conferencing.  Supposedly MSN Messenger contains a reasonable quality video conferencing feature.  Would also be nice to be able to make phone calls from the laptop in cases where a hotel provides high-speed Internet but expensive voice calls and/or the cell phone isn't working in that area.
• built-in sockets for CF, SD, and other digital camera memory cards
• built-in 802.11b for sure, Bluetooth?, maybe something for mobile phone Internet would be nice, e.g., a GSM radio
• at least two PC card slots for expansion and the weird little card burner that I must use to keep my airplane's GPS databases up to date
• mid-size screen and keyboard to keep the weight below 5 lbs. and the size compact
• Windows XP operating system (am currently using XP on desktop and Solaris for philip.greenspun.com; don't want to learn anything new)

It might be fun to play with the TabletPC software in order to add sketches and other personal annotations to emails, documents, photos, etc.  Is this software ready for prime time?  And does having a TabletPC interfere with the other goals?

Ideas anyone?

Enderle's Ferrari Laptop

Enderle's Ferrari Laptop 02/10/2004 05:29 PM

No Fears: Laptop D.J.'s Have a Feast

No Fears: Laptop D.J.'s Have a Feast 09/10/2004 12:14 AM
Plenty of music available online is not just free but also easily available, legal and — most important — worth hearing.

Vodafone 3G Laptop Trial

Vodafone 3G Laptop Trial 01/27/2004 01:21 AM
3G Jan 27 2004 5:15AM GMT
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Matias debuts new iPod Armor case, more

Matias debuts new iPod Armor case, more 01/05/2004 01:12 AM
Matias Corp. has announced a new iPod Armor aluminum hard case that sports docking port access and is compatible with every iPod Apple has shipped...

Apple Expo: Matias offers Clear iPod
mini armor case

Apple Expo: Matias offers Clear iPod
mini armor case 08/31/2004 08:14 AM
Computer accessories maker Matias Corp. on Tuesday introduced its Clear iPod Armor mini, a carrying case for Apple's iPod mini digital music player that's built similarly to Matias' all-aluminum iPod Armor mini, but with a clear ABS plastic front instead. The Clear iPod Armor mini features an aluminum back, docking port access and compatibility with Griffin Technology's iTrip FM transmitter. It costs US$34.95.

Matias Offers iPod Armor Mini

Matias Offers iPod Armor Mini 06/02/2004 12:48 AM
By MacNN (via MyAppleMenu)

Matias Adds Sudden Motion Sensor Tech to
Laptop Bags

Matias Adds Sudden Motion Sensor Tech to
Laptop Bags 04/01/2005 03:21 AM
Jeff Carlson (~270 words)

Matias Adds Sudden Motion Sensor Tech to Laptop Bags -- Laptop bag designer Edgar Matias announced today that his company has licensed Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor technology for use in a new line of bags for PowerBook and iBook portable computers. First announced in the 31-Jan-05 revision of Apple's PowerBook G4 line, Sudden Motion Sensor technology automatically detects changes in axis position and accelerated motion, then instantly parks the heads of your hard drive to reduce the chance of data loss. The new models in Matias's Laptop Armor/Inflatable line of bags includes a similar sensor chip. When the sensor detects that the wearer is toppling (backward, forward, or to either side) due to the weight of the bag's contents, self-inflating balloons deploy around the bag to add further protection to the laptop and the person; balloons in the forward-facing backpack straps provide protection in the event of a forward topple. A vital catalyst to speed the inflation of the balloons is a secret ingredient derived from domesticated foliage grown widely in British Columbia, Canada. The company refused to elaborate further. Once deployed, the bag must be returned Matias so that the bags can be refolded and the internal air canisters replaced. For an extra $50 up-front fee, Matias will perform this service up to five times. People with exaggerated balance issues can also opt to purchase a $35 self-refill kit that includes the replacement canisters and detailed folding instructions. The Laptop Armor/Inflatable bags, ranging in size to accommodate all Apple laptop sizes, are available as of 01-Apr-05 for $200. [JLC]

Aluminum iPod mini carry case available
from Matias

Aluminum iPod mini carry case available
from Matias 06/01/2004 03:37 PM
Matias Corp. has introduced the iPod Armor mini, a new aluminum hard case for Apple's iPod mini. The iPod Armor mini sports a hard ABS plastic window to protect the iPod's screen, and provides access to the docking port. It'll also work with Griffin's iTrip FM transmitter, according to Matias. Bundled with a belt clip, the iPod Armor mini sells for US$49.95.

Matias intros aluminum hard case for
iPod mini

Matias intros aluminum hard case for
iPod mini 06/01/2004 03:53 PM
Matias today announced its newest iPod Armor aluminum hard case, the iPod Armor mini...

Thermaltake - Armor Super Tower Case
Review

Thermaltake - Armor Super Tower Case
Review 03/14/2005 05:46 PM

CompAmerica announces newest "Ultra
Light and Slim" 4.3 lb. Intel® Centrino®
Laptop: the Blue Eagle 2100

CompAmerica announces newest "Ultra
Light and Slim" 4.3 lb. Intel® Centrino®
Laptop: the Blue Eagle 2100 09/13/2004 02:58 AM
The Blue Eagle Laptop: an "ultra-light and slim" both in weight (4.3 lbs), in battery use and on the pocketbook, was anounced by CompAmerica. The newt Intel® Centrino® Laptop, the Blue Eagle 2100, features new Intel Pentium M (code name "Dothan") CPU with 2MB L3 Cache. It starts at $1395. Included with it: Windows XP, latest Intel 2200 Wireless Lan 802.11G, 12.1" Wide Screen LCD, 256M DDram, 40G Mobil hard disk, CDRW/DVD, and built in Video Camera. [PRWEB Sep 13, 2004]

New: Matias OS X Keyboard

New: Matias OS X Keyboard 01/06/2005 11:49 AM
Matias' OS X Keyboard provides Option and Shift-Option key characters printed directly on the key caps along with the standard characters.

Matias Corporation's Tactile Pro
Keyboard

Matias Corporation's Tactile Pro
Keyboard 06/01/2004 09:55 PM
Join the mechanical keyswitch crusade and not only will your keyboard enjoyment factor go through the roof, but your co-workers or significant other will never question your productivity again. By Derek Warren (via MyAppleMenu)

Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard Review

Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard Review 06/01/2004 02:06 PM

Matias Sponsoring TidBITS (12-Apr-2004;
1.4K)

Matias Sponsoring TidBITS (12-Apr-2004;
1.4K) 04/12/2004 08:39 PM

DealBITS Drawing: Matias OS X Keyboard

DealBITS Drawing: Matias OS X Keyboard 06/17/2005 05:46 PM
Adam C. Engst (~410 words)

A little over a year ago, I reviewed the Matias Tactile Pro keyboard, which uses Alps mechanical switches to provide a "clicky" feel that many people, myself included, really like. Now Matias has a new keyboard - the OS X Keyboard - that addresses two common complaints with the Tactile Pro. First, the Tactile Pro is relatively expensive at $99.95, whereas the OS X Keyboard costs only $29.95. Second, the Tactile Pro is rather loud thanks to those clicky keys, and some people (or their office-mates) find the noise annoying. In contrast, the OS X Keyboard, short of occasional clicks from its Spacebar, is far quieter. The OS X Keyboard also hides the seldom-used Caps Lock key down in the cluster of modifier keys to the right of the Spacebar (replacing it with a Control key above Shift), prints the appropriate symbols on the modifier keys in addition to the Option characters on all alphanumeric keys, and arranges the three volume keys (mute, up, down) in a line between the Help/Home/Pg Up row and F13/F14/F15. But (there's always a "but," isn't there?), the OS X Keyboard uses rubber dome switches instead of Alps mechanical switches, and as such, doesn't have nearly as nice a feel as the Tactile Pro. It's comparable to the Apple Pro Keyboard, other than a somewhat looser Spacebar. In terms of construction, it's white plastic, and is quite light; it doesn't have the tank-like feel of the Tactile Pro. Overall, the OS X Keyboard hasn't rocked my world, but it seems to be a decent, inexpensive keyboard that might be a good choice for anyone buying a Mac mini or looking for a backup or replacement keyboard.

New Matias keyboard labels special
characters

New Matias keyboard labels special
characters 01/05/2005 07:01 PM
Matias, which produces the well-known Half Keyboard, has shipped its new OS X Keyboard, an addition to its product line that labels the keys required to produce the Euro, copyright, trademark and other symbols used on a regular basis. In addition, it marks the keys that correspond with the symbols used by many applications to denote menu shortcuts. The OS X Keyboard also features extra Tab and Control keys, standard volume and eject keys, rubber dome keyswitches for quieter operation and a two-port USB hub. Pricing is US$39.95.

Matias to debut keyboard with extra
Control key

Matias to debut keyboard with extra
Control key 01/05/2005 07:31 PM
Matias today announced the OS X Keyboard, which features an extra Control key (where Caps Lock normally is) along with features inherited from its popular Tactile Pro keyboard...

Macworld: Matias introduces new Tactile
Pro keyboard

Macworld: Matias introduces new Tactile
Pro keyboard 01/05/2004 03:41 AM
Many long-time Mac users fondly remember Apple's original Extended Keyboard. Not too long ago, Canadian computer accessories company Matias Corp. appealed to those nostalgic feelings with their Tactile Pro Keyboard, which uses the same mechanical keyswitch technology as the Extended Keyboard. Now the company has introduced a Tactile Pro Keyboard with an Option Key Caps feature.

DealBITS Drawing: Matias OS X Keyboard
Winners

DealBITS Drawing: Matias OS X Keyboard
Winners 06/22/2005 01:52 AM
Adam C. Engst (~160 words)

DealBITS Drawing: Matias OS X Keyboard Winners -- Congratulations to Joe Benenati of cox.net, Jan Ferrera of yahoo.com, Glenn Zieman of wi.rr.com, Eric Frampton of ericframpton.com, Don Andrews of mac.com, David Dunham of pensee.com, Amy Kvochick of kvochick.com, and Jean Ohlde of yahoo.com, whose entries were chosen randomly from 1,296 valid entries in last week's DealBITS drawing and who each will receive an OS X Keyboard from Matias, worth $29.95. In addition, our last two winners were referred to DealBITS, so Andrew Kvochick of yahoo.com and Robert Ohlde of macconnect.com will also receive a keyboard. Keep an eye out for future DealBITS drawings, and remember that telling your friends, family, and colleagues about new drawings is a great way to increase your chances of receiving a prize; nearly 10 percent of our entries this time came from people who learned about DealBITS from a friend. [ACE]

Matias releases clear hardcase for iPod
mini

Matias releases clear hardcase for iPod
mini 08/31/2004 12:31 AM
Matias has released its new iPod Armor mini case for Apple's iPod mini...

Chink in the armor?

Chink in the armor? 06/09/2004 07:01 PM
USA Today Jun 9 2004 10:55PM GMT

Kevlar Doggie Armor

Kevlar Doggie Armor 04/29/2004 11:53 AM
U.S. Armed Forces' K-9 units are sporting custom-made kevlar armor to protect from small arms fire and stab wounds, according to DefenseTech. While the armor's $1,000 price tag may sound expensive, compared to the $60,000 cost of raising, feeding, and training a dog for combat operations, tacking an extra grand...

Armor Holdings Holds Its Own

Armor Holdings Holds Its Own 05/11/2004 01:44 PM
Armor Holdings protects lives and shareholder value simultaneously.

Dent in Nortel armor

Dent in Nortel armor 07/04/2004 01:07 AM
Usatoday.com - Sat Jul 3, 08:36 am GMT

New Armor to Thwart Hacks

New Armor to Thwart Hacks 06/07/2004 07:28 AM
Security providers prep tools that guard applications and processes running in memory.

A crack in DeLay's armor

A crack in DeLay's armor 04/11/2005 10:36 AM
Robert Novak's protestations notwithstanding, a Republican congressman says it's time for the House majority leader to resign.

Thermaltake Armor VA8000SWA

Thermaltake Armor VA8000SWA 04/01/2005 02:15 PM
Computer Power User Apr 1 2005 6:42PM GMT

Liquid Body Armor In The Works

Liquid Body Armor In The Works 05/03/2004 07:41 PM
CBS News May 3 2004 11:07PM GMT

Army Tests Add-On Body Armor

Army Tests Add-On Body Armor 07/27/2004 01:12 PM

I was a little surprised to learn that the standard issue G.I body armor isn't really designed to stop the sort of attacks our soldiers are suffering in modern-day battle. It makes sense, I suppose, since vests designed to stop bullets doesn't do much to deflect "superheated ... tiny liquid balls of metal that melt the skin, muscle and tendons right off." Fortunately, Sandia National Labs and the Army are testing out new body armor add-ons (sort of like aftermarket ground effects, minus the neon lights) that are designed to protect exposed soldiers' extremities against rocket-propelled grenades and roadside bombs.

DefenseTech has a full story on the armor peripherals, including a lovely anecdote about a dead pig's leg encased in an armored gauntlet, then placed two-and-a-half feet away from an exploding anti-tank shell. Now that's good eatin'.

Read - In the Pod House [DefenseTech]

Bill Gates: a knight in digital armor

Bill Gates: a knight in digital armor 01/26/2004 10:14 AM
ZDNet Jan 26 2004 2:17PM GMT

Military Develops Liquid Body Armor

Military Develops Liquid Body Armor 04/23/2004 05:41 PM

Survey exposes holes in antispam armor

Survey exposes holes in antispam armor 05/04/2004 03:24 PM
CNET May 4 2004 8:17PM GMT

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