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jueves, 26 de diciembre de 2013

La carcasa que añade una pistola táser a nuestro iPhone

Adrian Raya el 24/12/2013 a las 16:26

La popularización del iPhone de Apple trajo consigo todo un auténtico negocio alrededor de los complementos y accesorios que se ha ido extendiendo a otros dispositivos móviles. En particular, las carcasas para móviles son ahora mas populares que nunca por varias razones; para empezar, porque los smartphones son cada vez mas frágiles y hay que proteger una inversión tan dura para la cartera, y segundo, para añadir personalización e incluso nuevas características.

Un arma en nuestro smartphone

Pero la carcasa Yellow Jacket (referida a un tipo de avispa especialmente conocida en EEUU) va mas allá de ofrecer personalización y es capaz de convertir nuestro iPhone en una auténtica arma. Con un peso de unos 113 gramos, añade el doble de peso a nuestro iPhone, y además es especialmente grande por lo que puede ser una molestia llevarlo en el bolsillo. Al menos podemos elegir entre varios colores, añadiendo algo de personalidad aunque no mas que otras fundas, así que, ¿porqué es especial?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?&#8221; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; allowfullscreen> Pues porque lleva incorporado una pistola taser de 650 kilovoltios, capaz de dejar a un adulto en el suelo si se aplica durante tres segundos. Este tipo de armas son conocidas por su utilidad en la auto-defensa, aunque su legalidad varía dependiendo del país y por tanto esta “funda” no será para todo el mundo.

Con mas batería y protección

La Yellow Jacket incluye su propia batería recargable, que puede servir también para mejorar el tiempo de uso de nuestro dispositivo, y su dureza lo protegerá de posibles caídas. Pero sin duda alguna es el choque de electricidad que recibiremos en nuestros músculos lo que realmente hace que este producto llame la atención. Para calmar a sus potenciales clientes, la carcasa cuenta con un sistema de seguridad, de tal forma que la corriente no se activará hasta que accionemos dos interruptores, uno de ellos mas duro de lo normal, además de tener que quitar una pequeña funda protectora.

Uso polémico, pero solo en EEUU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?&#8221; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; allowfullscreen> Como otras armas similares, el uso de la Yellow Jacket es bastante polémico ya que provoca un gran dolor a la víctima, incluso mas si esta es musculosa; pero su utilidad para personas que no son capaces de defenderse es impagable. Sea como fuere, la Yellow Jacket solo se manda a EEUU; cuesta 99 dólares, y por ahora solo está disponible en un modelo compatible con el iPhone 4, aunque en el futuro aparecerán mas modelos para el iPhone 5 y el Samsung Galaxy S4.

(SE podrá activar por control remoto??) tenía un regalito pendiente que hacer.

Fuente | Yellow Jacket

lunes, 17 de junio de 2013

Tecnología - ofertas para 2013 - en inglés

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Redbox's new streaming service, economically priced Ultrabooks, and slashed prices on HDTVs are expected at Consumer Electronics Show.

By Leslie Meredith

Mon, Jan 07 2013 at 10:27 AM

An LG OLED TV display from the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

As the Consumer Electronics Show prepares to open next week in Las Vegas, we've already heard about the $10,000 55-inch OLED TV from LG and a 100-inch laser TV projector with an as yet undisclosed price. But when the hoopla is over, you'll be able to count on some good deals in the coming year.

Here are five ways you can save money on technology in 2013.

1. HDTV

DealNews.com, a site that tracks prices on all sorts of electronics, has said it expects continued price cuts on big-screen LCD TVs this year. One reason for the discounts may be that TV manufacturers invested in 3D technology, which has been largely shunned by shoppers, according to research firm NPD. Manufacturers may be eager to boost sales with less complex models. For instance, a 50-inch LED TV from LG is available from Walmart for $648 with free shipping — the lowest price for any 50-inch HDTV, according to DealNews.

2. Streaming Movies

Redbox Instant from Verizon is a soon-to-be-released streaming movie service that could be a better deal than Netflix. Redbox Instant will offer unlimited movie streaming along with four Redbox DVD rentals per month for $8, compared to $16 for a similar service from Netflix. At the onset, Redbox will only offer movies (no TV shows) but it will include a bigger streaming selection of blockbuster titles than Netflix.

Customers will be able to watch Redbox Instant on their phones, tablets and computers, as well as through Blu-ray players and smart TVs from Samsung and LG. To sign up for an invitation, visit the Redbox Instant website and submit your email.

3. E-books

In 2012, the U.S. Justice Department sued Apple and five major e-book publishers over allegations of price-fixing. Four of the publishers — Penguin, Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster — agreed to settle and will no longer be able to prevent retailers from discounting their titles. Apple and Macmillan declined to settle, and a trial has been scheduled for June 2013. But the good news for readers is that Amazon has begun discounting e-books once again, and even Apple has followed suit to remain competitive.

4. Laptops

Last year at CES, Ultrabooks were all the rage. Lightweight and thin with higher resolution displays than previous PC laptops, the new Intel-branded computers were almost as expensive as MacBook Air laptops, starting at around $800. However, a slew of "basic" Ultrabooks with prices starting around $500 is expected to debut at CES.

5. Smartphones

For the first time, new iPhones got a big discount. Walmart slashed the price of the iPhone 5 to $127 by offering a $60 in-store discount. A similar discount is available on the iPhone 4S. Both require the purchase of a new 2-year service contract along with the phone. The iPhone 4 has become free on contract with all service providers.

While CES won't be the place for major new phone announcements, which are traditionally reserved for Mobile World Congress in February, expect to see a bigger selection of Android smartphones on budget plans to compete with iPhones as the year progresses. Check back for CES 2013 coverage from Las Vegas beginning Jan. 6.

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