They always say, safety first!

In a world filled with accidents, it comes as no surprise that safety is a chief concern among most people worldwide. While some of us (and no, I won't name names) do go out of our way to avoid safety, on average, the rest of us are satisfied with buying into concepts and new technology that keep our safety in the highest regard.


Parking safety has been the newest thing under the microscope and with huge strides in new technology, we have now come up with technogical ways to keep our parking safety in the forefront. The largest concern in the world of parking safety is backing up one's car from a driveway or parking spot. The majority of accidents caused by inability to properly see what's behind your car is a growing problem and many electronics creators have been creating new technology to counteract this disturbing issue.


Introducing, Haodi USA -- Parking Safety Devices



The product: the PAS-404


The purpose: To be a "third eye" for drivers who have checked their blind spots, but still could possibly be unable to see objects and people behind their vehicles.


The facts:


• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported collision avoidance systems can potentially reduce motor vehicle crashes by approximately 70%.

• An estimated 20% of accidents are backing related.

• Failure, by the driver, to see a vehicle, object or person in the number one cause of backing accidents.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports an estimated 390 people die each year from being backed over.

• Children aged 1-4 are most at risk

• Every 1.6 minutes, another driver backs into trouble.


(These facts are taken from http://www.haodiusa.com/)


The cost: $150.00 + depending on system choice.


At such a low cost and with such a high reward, this new product appears to be a fantastic answer to this growing concern. If these electronics can save the lives of children and adults alike, then I personally believe they should be placed in every car.


Should http://www.4pixideal.com/ sell this product on our website? Leave us a comment below. We'd love to know what you think.


-Katie

Waterproof computers -- what's next?

Will wonders never cease?

Well, I can honestly say that I never thought I'd see the day when I could mix water and electronics together, but the Flytech K790 has proved me wrong. Amazing new technology allows the Flytech K790 computer to be the first in the new world of waterproof computers.


Although not much has been said about waterproof computers, or specifically the Flytech K790, I expect within not too long information about this new technology will be readily available. The Flytech K790 has a stainless frame and a touch screen display. It comes in 4 different sizes.

What do you think about waterproof computers? Is this a new technology you'd be interested in buying? Have some more information on the Flytech K790? Leave me some comments below. I'd love to hear from you.

-Katie

Introducing Kodak's Digital Photo Frame..

Well as we're giving away the Kodak EasyShare EX-811 Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame I figured it was probably a good idea to do a product review. After all, we do have these guys lying around the office and I'm all about borrowing things from work for education's sake. I'm becoming more of a geek girl by the moment.


Digital frames have recently become the latest "must have" new technology. Since no one really seems to bother developing pictures anymore, it seems only logical that we would create a new technology that would function alongside our new lifestyles. In steps digital frames. Now we can display up to a hundred pictures at a time and still maintain the classy frame look. Has anyone seen Antitrust? I remember a scene in this 2001 technology-esque movie where the Bill Gates type character has these "paintings" on his wall that shift depending on his mood. I can clearly remember commenting to my friends how "wicked cool" that was. Now it seems terribly average. My digital frame sits on my book case and switches between my vacation pictures and candid "around town" shots. It's a great world.



In Steps the Kodak Digital Frame



Kodak's Easyshare EX811 digital frame is a pretty cool gadget. Not only does it have a remote control (which let me tell you, has just made me the LAZIEST person alive), but it has a crisp 16:9 high resolution display. My pictures look clearer and more vivid on this little digital frame then they do on my camera itself. The best feature of this new technology, in my modest opinion, is the built-in speakers. You can program this digital frame to play your favorite tunes. It's like a personal slide show that you can bring anywhere you want.

Kodak is one of those name brands that actually is high quality at a reasonable cost. I was impressed by its durability and the resolution on the 8" screen. If you're a picture-obsessed person who loves embracing new technology, then the Kodak digital frame is definitely for you.



If only I could enter the digital frame contest...

My boss has an iPhone and I don’t

I decided a long time ago that life is unfair. That may be a little on the drastic side, but this is an article about the iPhone and the fact that I still do not have one is making me drastic, but I digress…

Voila! The iPhone

On June 29, 2007, Apple launched their new smart phone, the iPhone, and marked yet another notch on their impressive belt of success. While the Apple Corporation has been in business for years, it is only with the release of new gadgets such as the iPod and now the iPhone, that they have finally driven their business to international fame and success. Apple’s success with their MP3 player and smart phone have come as a hit to Microsoft, whose MP3 player, the Zune, did not reach the success that they had expected. Today, Apple products have become a popular trend. Apple users band together and support the new technology they love.

The iPhone’s user-friendly functionality and sleek interface has made it an instant success among Apple addicts and those who love new technology. Comprised of a liquid crystal display touch screen and an overwhelming amount of features, the iPhone is a perfect gadget for those who are constantly on the go. It is easy to use and looks great.

The iPhone is a phone, a camera, a multimedia device, and a mini internet ready computer… it even plays games!

Smart phones have made life easier and the iPhone is no exception. Its wide range of features allows users to access all forms of technology in one simple device:

- Check your email from anywhere
- Make important phone calls
- Visit websites
- Play music
- Take pictures
- Send text messages
- Download ringtones
- Play games

What makes the iPhone a trendy gadget in the world of new technology is its sleek liquid crystal display touch screen. Rather than searching through endless menus to find what you need, the iPhone users can simply touch the image of the item they want to open and it opens. The large screen is easy to read and shows images with a high resolution, clear display. Turning the iPhone to a horizontal position moves the image that is open on the display to a horizontal position as well. This feature makes it easier to see certain images on a larger scale.

"iPhone – Exclusively from AT&T and Apple”

While Apple is in discussion concerning the possibility of releasing the iPhone to more cell phone service providers, AT&T remains their original choice and currently holds the monopoly over the smart phone’s service. AT&T boasts that this decision is supposed to allow for “seamless integration between network and device”, but it is difficult not to assume that more than half the reason was to drive users to choose AT&T as their service provider. AT&T is also supposed to have the best network in the United States, offering a broader range of cell phone reception than its competition.

Why not Canada?

It seems as though Canada’s lack of population has limited our abilities in the cell phone world. We have fewer options than the United States and even fewer than Great Britain. Currently the iPhone is not available in Canada, although we should get it eventually. In Canada, patience is a virtue.

As my boss continues to show off his impressive phone to all of us here at Pixideal, I will try to remain patient. The iPhone’s popularity is definitely not diminishing and so, eventually, I’ll be able to get one of my own. Maybe then, I can be the cool one.