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Intel’s Motorcycle Has No Mirror and Dashboard

cosa — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:24:01 +0000

Ever wonder what Intel would do if AMD beat ‘em all the way on CPU’s war? They probably would off to become a vehicle manufacturer! Okay, that might not really happen, but at least the company really did a wonderful job designing a high-end motorcycle loaded with high-tech goodies. To start with, the bike comes with a removable UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) completed with a camera mounted at the back. The UMPC acts as both virtual dashboard and a replacement for the standard rear-view mirror as drivers can easily switch from dashboard mode to rear cam display in a single press of a buton.

Other features include hi-speed 3G connectivity, integrated media player, and GPS navigation. Not sure what kind of OS it’d run, but the power engine will be an Intel’s quadcore processor at the very least.

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TomTom Rider – Motorcycle GPS

cosa — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 01:51:24 +0000

TomTom has recently presented the world’s first navigation solution for motorcycle’s (and scooters’) drivers, the TomTom Rider. Sounds like that sexy Lara Croft alias name, doesn’t it? Anyway, this GPS navigation device boasts detailed street level maps for the entire U.S. and provides real-time access to traffic and weather information via wireless Bluetooth technology to help riders get to their destination.

Like many others GPS units, the TomTom Rider also comes with Integrated GPS receiver based on SiRF Star III (with 20 Channel All-in-view tracking). Others GPS that use this chip include Mio A201 GPS PDA, Asus A636 PocketPC GPS, and Pharos Traveler GPS 505. It has a tough weather-proof case that fixes easily to any motorbike or scooter.

Other features of TomTom Rider GPS are the simple and easy-to-use touch screen that works even when the drivers were using gloves. It also has an anti-glare screen and integrated sun-visor that ensures the best view of the screen possible. The Lithium-ion battery provides 5 hours of lifetime.

Available for $1,199.99 at Amazon.

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Radio Controlled Rebound Superbike

cosa — Tue, 04 Oct 2005 16:00:07 +0000

This radio controlled superbike from Tyco R/C can jump, bounce, and crash. But it can’t be stop (well except you turn off the power) and will keep going around, thatn’s to the super R/C balance system. While we can’t do it in reality (I mean, riding a bike and hit the wall hoping that we will just bounce and then keep going as if nothing happened), the Radio Controlled Rebound Superbike will surely bring lot of joy, especially during the upcoming holiday season.

This radio controlled toy requires TMH Flexpak (separately available) and 2 AA batteries for the controller.

I’m sure it’d be fun to play around with this superbike with your friend’s trying to shoot the bike down using the R/C firing tank.

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