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Just Be Cause – ActOfGood.org

By now you know of our work with 1000computers.org, the charity that sends used computers to schoolchildren in Africa. You can check it out here. You can also find other worthy organizations at ActOfGood.org, the site that “connects causes with the people that care about them.” The site is in BETA, so some categories like Arts & Culture are still empty, but it’s well designed, user friendly and created by people who want to make the world a better place. Check it out.

Never Forget Anything Again

Are you forgetting something? If you are, you have no excuse for it, because thanks to the power of the Internet and mobile devices nothing should slip your mind ever again. No kidding -- everywhere you look there is a new site or app that allows you to remind yourself about, well, everything. For example, Bitbom allows you to schedule free text message reminders to your phone, and Jott is a simple and convenient mobile service for leaving yourself notes and ToDo reminders. Don’t want to forget that important email? TeleFlip will let you auto-forward your emails to your phone as text messages, and Flurry enables you to follow up on your emails and even receive latest articles from favorite blogs/websites on your mobile. Just don't forget that you read about it all here.

Files Go in the Trash, Not Computers – 1000computers.org

We banged on this back in May of last year, but it’s never a bad time to remind you that millions of computers end up in landfills each year where their highly toxic materials leak into the groundwater and produce carcinogens. So why not donate your unused computers to 1000computers.org. They’ll give them to children in developing countries who use them to build better lives. It’s that simple – and easily achievable. You help collect just 1,000 computers, and they help hopeful countries to begin creating a critical mass of computer skill and an economic link to the rest of the world. Check it out.

Can’t Wait for the Mouse Doily – The Keyboard Napkin

Keep those crumbs out of your keyboard. Save you control key from your greasy digits. Block your PowerBook from your Red Bull. Yes, do it all with the Keyboard Napkin. It’s just a concept for now, but we’re keeping our Cheeto covered fingers crossed that it goes into production.

Orange harnesses wind to power charger

Cellular network operator Orange will be showcasing its wind-powered cellphone charger next week, where the prototype will be able to harness the power of the wind in order to provide some much needed juice to exhausted batteries that are often a common occurence among cellphones these days. http://www.textually.org/textually/archives/2007/06/016268.htm

Up-Close Projectors - The Sanyo LP-XL50

Instead of projecting across a room, the Sanyo LP-XL50 can be placed up right up against a wall.  Although the projector looks a little odd, it can project a 100” image, effectively creating a movie theater in tight spaces.  It achieves this by using a surface mirror at an extreme angle, letting it project right on the wall while still producing a clear image.  http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/new-sanyo-projector-works-from-up-close-268849.php

USB Portable Paper Shredder

You don't have to wait until spring to start cleaning out your desks at home and at the office - with Brando's USB Portable Paper Shredder, you can do it as long as there is a USB port available nearby. All you need to do is place the damning piece of creative accounting evidence inside and press a button. Should there be no USB port in the vicinity, you can always rely on a quartet of AA batteries to do the dirty job. The USB Portable Paper Shredder has a shredding capacity of 5 sheets.  http://usb.brando.com.hk/

New Details on the World's Thinnest Laptop

The Intel Metro was inspired by the RAZR to be the world’s thinnest laptop. It’s also a fashion accessory. Last week, Business Week wrote a story about the Intel Metro, noting, “The result, code-named Intel mobile Metro notebook, is less than 0.7 inches thick—about one-quarter of an inch thicker than Motorola’s (MOT) iconic cell phone, making it the world’s thinnest notebook. And at 2.25 pounds, it’s also one of the lightest small-sized portable computers. Other features include always-on Internet connectivity via various wireless technologies.” Unlike most high end concepts, Intel is actually producing the Metro, although a release date has not yet been announced. http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/may2007/tc20070523_272039.htm?chan=technology_technology+index+page_top+stories

iRiver X20 Now Available

iRiver's X20 portable media player has already landed on U.S. shores, but the company has not yet released an official announcement. Nevertheless, the X20 certainly does look aesthetically pleasing, and it comes with a bunch of features that are set to thrill. If the 8GB flash memory is not enough, you can always pop in a microSD card to expand upon it. The 2.2" 260k color LCD display works great for displaying photos and videos (MPEG 4, AVI, and WMV), while a 5-way control pad makes navigation a snap. Other features include an integrated FM tuner, a microphone, and support for MP3, WMA, and OGG audio files. http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9722965-1.html

LG Z1 laptop with Sideshow

LG has taken the Chocolate cellphone design idea and implemented it into its new laptop known as the Z1. This laptop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83GHz processor and comes with 1GB RAM, a 120GB hard drive, a mid-range video card, and a 12.1" TFT display with 1280 x 800 resolution. What sets the Z1 apart from other laptops would be the 2.5" Sideshow display located on the cover complete with touch sensitive buttons for navigation purposes.  http://www.pclaunches.com/notebooks/lg_chocolate_z1_dual_lcd_laptop.php