Carriers test the waters on new plans all the time, but this new one from Verizon seems — at least at cursory glance — squarely aimed at its CDMA competitor. According to research from Current Analysis, the nation’s top carrier is trying out an unlimited Nationwide Talk & Text plan for $69.99 in San Diego and Los Angeles retail outlets. That’s $20 less than the current price, and coupled with a $29.99 data plan, we’re looking at a monthly fee that’s within pennies of Sprint’s Simply Everything plan. As with other network trials, this one may never expand beyond certain test markets — but needless to say, this seems to indicate Verizon’s taking its smaller CDMA rival a whole lot more seriously. Amazing what a quarter of positive subscriber growth can do, isn’t it?
Verizon testing a $99 unlimited plan that simply matches Sprint’s famous offering originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Periscope Flip Cover+Light for Amazon Kindle nook
Periscope introduces its new Flip Cover+Light cases for Amazon’s Kindle and Kindle DX and B&N’s nook e-book readers. The new Flip Cover+Light comes in two versions, a smaller one for the Kindle and nook, and the other for the bigger Kindle DX.
Periscope Flip Cover+Light for Amazon Kindle DX
Periscope’s Flip Cover+Light features a flip cover to protect the screen and a retractable built-in twin LED reading light to enhance reading experience in low light environments. Readers simply slip their e-reader into the cover, pull up the retractable LED reading light and begin reading. When they are finished reading, they re-tract the light into the spine and close the cover.
The Flip Cover+Light comes in black with a stylish brown trim accent. The price is $49.95 for Kindle/nook version and $59.95 for Kindle DX version.
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PERISCOPE DEBUTS “FLIP” COVER+LIGHTS FOR AMAZON KINDLE 2, KINDLE DX, AND BARNES & NOBLE NOOK E-READERS!
One compact integrated solution fits both the Amazon Kindle 2 and Barnes & Noble nook -e-readers! Second Flip model fits the Amazon Kindle DX.
Periscope Flip Cover+Lights feature a retractable built-in twin LED reading light and a deluxe cover in one integrated solution designed to enhance the e-reader experience in all low light environments.
RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY, August 16, 2010 — As the number of e-reader devices grows larger by the minute, Periscope (www.periscopelight.com ), a leading manufacturer and marketer of Cover+Lights for e-reader and traditional hardcover and paperback books, today announced the introduction of its new patented Periscope Flip Cover+Light in two versions — one that’s compatible with both the Amazon Kindle 2 (6″ screen) and Barnes & Noble nook e-readers and a second larger version thatis compatible with the Amazon Kindle DX e-reader. Both new Flip models are available for immediate delivery at www.periscopelight.com .
According to Periscope President Eric Fisherman, the new Flip Cover+Lights are available at the following suggested retail prices: $49.95 for the Kindle 2/Nook version and $59.95 for the larger Kindle DX version.
“As the market for e-readers grows and expands at an explosive rate, so too does the demand for e-reader covers and reading lights,” Fisherman said today. “Covers and lights are essential components of the e-reader package and neither is included with a basic e-reader purchase. What’s more, all current e-readers are standardized on a screen technology that is not back lit, which makes the purchase of a reading light mandatory if the product is to be enjoyed in a low light environment.
“Some companies offer e-reader covers; others offer clip-on e-reader lights. Only Periscope, however, offers a single elegantly designed solution that integrates high powered, eco-friendly twin LED lights within a cover,” Fisherman emphasized. “And our solution is patent protected, which offers our retail partners a unique profit opportunity that cannot be easily replicated by other manufacturers.”
Equally important, according to Fisherman, is the fact that the one Periscope Flip Cover+Light solution works with both the Kindle 2 and Barnes & Noble nook e-readers. “One solution for two market segments translates into a greater sales opportunity for our retailers,” he explained.
Like all Periscope Cover+Lights for e-readers as well as traditional hardcover and paperback books, the new Flip Cover+Light combines a cover and retractable reading light in one package. Readers simply slip their e-reader into the cover, pull up the retractable LED reading light and begin reading. When they are finished reading, they re-tract the light into the spine and close the cover. Now the e-reader is protected. Everything stays together until the next time it is needed for reading, working, or studying! The built-in retractable twin LED light is powered by three “AA” batteries (not included) that will last at least 40 hours. The cover features a magnetic snap closure that secures the e-reader when traveling. A mini-travel 110-220V AC adapter is available for purchase separately.
Periscope offers e-reader covers in both Flip models, which fold over the top of the e-reader and Folio models, which open up right to left, like a traditional book would. The new Flip Cover+Lights are available in black and feature a stylish brown trim accent.
Periscope reading lights answer a common dilemma faced by travelers, commuters and late-night readers: how to illuminate a book in dark places without cords, clips or clutter. The Periscope Book Light in a Bookcover is a single, lightweight design that integrates a superb, retractable reading light inside a bookcover. With a Periscope Book Light in a Bookcover, the light never leaves the book being read!
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You know the feeling. “Why can’t I just design around this? Does this object REALLY need this part to function?” That’s what designer Dallas Winspear asked of the common, everyday sink. “Does it need this ugly drainage hole?” he asked, and the answer was (and is!) no. No way! Design around it! Heck, design headfirst into it. This is “Lavinia”, a sink made of Corian or other high density polymer with a plugging mechanism recessed into the body of the sink, completely changing the dynamic of how the water exits.
The secret of this wonderful contraption is in rare earth magnets and two silicone rubber strips. The sink can be drained without putting your hand underwater, and can be made in any combination of colors.
I choose purple!
This project is a Reece Bathroom Innovations Award Finalist.
Designer: Dallas Winspear
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Twinbird sure loves its little
waterproof displays — and you might too, if you spend a lot of time watching TV perilously close to
water (that is, in the tub or doing dishes). Like its successors, the latest Link Zabady refresh comes with a 7-inch display, base station (with multiple A/V and S-
video inputs), and remote. The device also boasts a new and improved
waterproof body and an SD card reader for up to 16GB storage on the unit itself. MSRP is open, although Akihabara thinks you’ll spend about ¥60,000 ($700) on one of these bad boys. Now, say “Twinbird Link Zabady” out loud five times fast.
Twinbird’s Link Zabady gets SD card reader, the love of TV addicts everywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Well, would you look at that. Just days after Apple made official its purchase of Liquidmetal’s IP, now the world is finding out how the two love birds are working together. Or, should we say, have been working together. According to Atakan Peker, the alloy’s co-inventor, the SIM ejector tool that ships with older iPhone units is made of Liquidmetal’s materials. To quote: “That’s my metal. I recognized it immediately. Take it from an expert, that’s Liquidmetal.” Cult of Mac has also confirmed independently that the tool is relying on the newfound acquisition (and Wired assumes the same is true on the iPad 3G), and from a supply chain standpoint, this oddity definitely makes sense. Apple’s no fan of relying on a sole supplier for anything, and given that Liquidmetal is one of a kind, it’s testing the waters on a relatively non-essential part of the puzzle. There’s still no word on how Apple plans to integrate the metal into future products, but given that the pair have apparently already been in cahoots, you can bet they’ll be able to skip right over the pleasantries and get down to what’s important.
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