The first automated, multi-storey car park in the Middle East opened its doors to the public in Dubai on Wednesday, as part of the completion of phase one of the Ibn Battuta Gate project.
The new technology allows drivers to find a parking space without having to drive through a garage.
Instead, the car is left at an entry station and picked up by a computerised lift that places it inside the building on a shelving system.
Say hello to Wolfie's new ThinkPad R60 Core 2 Duo with 1GB RAM and 15" of lovely luminescence.
I have a fingerprint sensor *stupid grin*.
So very VERY nice to own a functional computer again. Oh happy days are here again.
3 finals next week.
Samsung Electronics has held the Middle East launch of a range of air conditioners that it claims can fight SARS, bird flu and other viruses and bacteria.
The new V-Series range releases ions into the atmosphere, which decompose viruses, bacteria and allergens.
Speaking at the product's launch in Dubai, sales and marketing manager Robin Kadyan explained the new technology: "The V-series generates active hydrogen atoms, which combine with oxygen ions to purify the air by destroying the protein of the virus or bacteria, so you no longer have to suffer from air conditioning giving you coughs and colds."
The model also incorporates a ‘Good Sleep' mode, which adjusts the temperature of the room to match the three stages of sleep.
"The Good Sleep mode automatically cools the room as the person falls asleep, maintains a moderate temperature and regulated airstream during sleeping hours and increases the room's temperature as the person wakes up to raise the human body temperature," explained Sang Yoon Kim, director of Home Appliances Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics.
The model uses up to 30% less energy than standard cooling systems.
Have instead decided on the Dell Latitude D620 since the other one only comes with standard display.
Right, we've narrowed it down to the Latitude D520 for $1,214. Close seconds were the Latitude D620 and the Lenovo 3000 C200.
Comments?
Obviously we need:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz) 4M L2 Cache, 667Mhz Dual Core
Genuine Windows XP Professional, SP2, with media
14.1 inch XGA LCD Panel
1.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
8X DVD+/-RW w/Sonic Digital Media™ and Cyberlink Power DVD
Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Dual-band Mini Card
Dell Wireless® 350 Bluetooth Module
3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year Mail-in Service
Trusty computer on its last legs. I must now replace Zippy. Any suggestions? I'm thinking IBM.
A recent eMarketer round up of online video viewership stats has some wondering why more men (78 percent) than women (66 percent) watch online video when, conversely, there are more women (97 million) than men (91 million) online. All manner of research hoo ha and analytical blather followed without nary a peep from anyone stating the one word answer to this finding. Porn. Done. Next study please.
The UAE’s first ‘smart chip payment concert card’ is to be deployed at this week’s Shakira concert.Wot I want to know is why do we have a picture of Shakira with the article and not a picture of the card?
Implementer Vice Versa International said guests would be able to purchase the card prior to the concert, which will work as an ‘electronic purse’. The card will allow them access to the VIP area and will carry pre-loaded credit that can be redeemed for food and beverages.
The credit on the card can be topped up at reloading stations within the VIP area by using cash or a credit card.
Here's a good article on how companies are starting to advertise in virtual worlds like Second Life.
Are brands applying the same strategies in the virtual world as they are in the oxygenated world? In the oxygenated world brands try to connect with their audiences for the purpose of creating a relationship and a call to action: buy. Do their audiences exist in the virtual worlds, and if so, is it a place they want to see you? These are the types of questions that must be considered before entering virtual worlds.Read it all here.
Here's a very smart ad campaign for IWC's Big Pilot watches. Very innovative.
I have just written 4 nifty macros in TextPad. I'm feeling very pleased with myself.
I rock.
