iNvention categories

Apple iPad

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:01:39 GMT

Category: Display

Product name: Apple iPad

Release date: April 3, 2010

Description: And again, Apple innovates with this brand new lightweight yet powerful tablet PC which includes the features of an iPod, TV, DVD player, eBook library, internet browser, newspaper, image gallery and also comes with a lot of applications from the famous Appstore.

Innovative features:

- Slim but yet so powerful

- LED, multi-touch with 1024 × 768 resolution

- Powerful enough for HD movies

- Numerous applications for free or paid

- Designed for 3D Games, Music, eBooks, Movies, Browsing, Pictures and TV

Problems: too expensive and it gets even more while you add some necessary gadgets.

Price: 499$ for 16 GB model, 599$ for 32 GB, 699$ for 64 GB, plus 130$ for 3G

Worth buying: Yes, because Apple products always provide great quality for the price.

More information: Click here

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Red Dead Redemption

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:09:41 GMT

Category: Gaming

Product name: Red Dead Redemption

Release date: 2011

Description: After making the GTA franchise, Rockstar Games tried to create the Read Dead franchise; the first one wasn't that successful, but Red Dead Redemption blew all the barriers of the gaming world. Called one of the most realistic games of all times, and awarded by nearly all the review sites and magazines, this can possibly be the game of the year 2010!

Innovative features:

- Huge open-world map

- Realistic details and realistic textures

- Includes animals and horses as transportation

- Loads of side quests like hunting, catching thieves and playing Texas Hold'em

- Great combat system, police wanted levels

- Your actions count in the eyes of the citizens!

Problems: not on PC!!!

Price: 59,99$ on Xbox 360, 69,99$ on Playstation 3

Worth buying: Definitely!

More information: Click here

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Duke Nukem Forever

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:30:49 GMT

Category: Gaming

Product name: Duke Nukem Forever

Release date: 2011

Description: Duke Nukem is back!! Every gamer remembers the old "i can count all the pixels in a few minutes" great shooter from the 90s. This one's been announced since 1997 but always postponed due to lack of funds, or the progression of 3D graphics. Hope it's going to be great!

Innovative features:

- Up-to-date graphics

- Possibly DirectX 10 and 11

- More fun than ever!

Problems: hope it will exceed expectations!

Price: TBA, maybe the usual prices for PC and consoles.

Worth buying: If you are or you aren't a fan, because it is a fun game.

More information: Click here

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Sony Playstation Move Motion Controller

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:33:59 GMT

Category: Gaming

Product name: Sony Playstation Move Motion Controller

Release date: September 17th 2010

Description: After the Playstation eye for the Playstation 2, Sony is back with a brand new motion controller and a camera to track its movement for the Playstation 3 console. With this gadget you are able to control your character or any other object in a Playstation Move compatible game without any additional controller and buttons, only by the movement of your hand.

Innovative features:

- No controller needed

- Camera that captures movement of the controller

- Play a game by moving it

- Emulate any object like a baseball bat or a tennis racquet

- Dedicated video games for it

Problems: there might be problems with the precision, technical damage may occur if you don't attach it yo your wrist.

Price: 49,99$

Worth buying: it sure sounds like a great idea but now that Kinect from Xbox 360 came in, this is quite obsolete.

More information: Click here

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Toyota i-foot

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:34:29 GMT

Category: Robots

Product name: Toyota i-foot

Release date: TBA

Description: Toyota has found a futuristic way to help people with reduced mobility, by replacing their handicap with a robot that transports them where they'd like. Presented in 2005, this robot is yet to be released in a not to distant future.

Innovative features:

- Two legs to simulate walking

- comfortable and safe cabin

- bird leg structure that can bend to make mounting and dismounting really easy

- fully controllable

Problems: it is too slow (1,35 km/h), too heavy and big, no information about its energy supply, what if it trips over an object and rolls over?; it will be weird to see one of those in our streets.

Price: TBA

Worth buying: Yes if you can afford it and if you're tired of a wheelchair. But probably wait for a better version which can go faster.

More information: Click here

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Geminoid F

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:01:46 GMT

Category: Robots

Product name: Geminoid F

Release date: 2010

Description: If the other robots displayed in this category impressed you, then this one is going to blow your mind away! It is the most human like Geminoid (women like android) ever made. It can express complex emotions, and can also talk, move, laugh and do other activities.

Innovative features:

- Realistic face expressions

- Talk, laugh, move face "muscles" as well as eyes

- The most realistic yet

- Soft silicone skin

- Teleoperation system to track your face movements

Problems: it is unknown if it can walk like a real human because little information has been released.

Price: 110,000$

Worth buying: No if you don't have a problem having a normal relationship with a woman, yes if you want to marry a robot. Attention: Cannot cook!

More information: Click here

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The HRP-4C Japanese Android

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:14:23 GMT

Category: Robots

Product name: The HRP-4C Japanese Geminoid

Release date: 2009

Description: This Japanese android looks like a Japanese women, and tries to copy its walk as natural as possible. However, there's room for improvement for that. This Android women has been built for fashion purpose, being able to walk, turn around and smile.

Innovative features:

- Advanced Movement powered by 42 motors

- Basic face expressions like smiling

- Talks and sings

- Anime face

Problems: not nearly as powerful as the ASIMO robot, it does not have the capacity of learning and acting by herself.

Price: 200,000 $

Worth buying: Why not if you are interested in next-gen fashion or you're like that guy who married his Nintendo DS character.

More information: Click here

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Audi Shark (Concept)

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:06:09 GMT

Category: Cars

Product name: Audi Shark (Concept)

Release date: in the future or never

Description: Although this car might never touch the asphalt, well at least not with this exact design, I wanted to present you the masterpiece of a young and talented Turk called Kazim Doku. It is a hovercraft inspired by the designs of cars, motorcycles and planes. And no I'm not Turkish, I'm Romanian.

Innovative features:

- hovercraft

- futuristic design

- manages to look good as an Audi

Problems: it might never be released or in a distant future.

Price: TBA

Worth buying: Of course if you live by the lake and want to take a shortcut to work.

More information: Click here

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Bugatti Veyron super sport 2011

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:09:36 GMT

Category: Cars

Product name: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Release date: 2011

Description: After the SSC Ultimate Aero defeated the Bugatti Veyron with 257 mph to 253 mph, they decided to make a better model, the Super Sport edition with improved aerodynamics and lightweight as well as more horse power and torque. Check those specs below.

Innovative features:

- 100% carbon fiber carbon fiber to reduce weight

- 1200 hp instead of 1001 hp

- 1,106lb ft. of torque.

- improved aerodynamics with enlarged air intakes and intercoolers

- 267 mph (431km/h) instead of 253mph (407 km/h)

Problems: instable at high speeds, fuel consumption, not a very classy design.

Price: TBA, more than 1.2 million dollars.

Worth buying: Definitely if you are rich and want to be noticed.

More information: Click here

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HoloAD Hologram Display

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:22:06 GMT

Category: Display

Product name: HoloAD Hologram Display

Release date: 2010

Description: This holographic device was primarily built for advertising use. It features the 3D holographic technology and creates a 3D digital image in a prism without the need of glasses. Three independent images are projected onto the three faces of the pyramid, the forth one not being transparent.

Innovative features:

- 3D Holographic video

- no glasses needed

- 180 degrees view of 3D image

- transform any digital image into 3D without special equipment.

- 1280×1024 and 640×480 resolutions

Problems: it has to be in a prism, a big design compromise; the DS3 (diamond series 3) King version is needed for 45 inch holograms.

Price: TBA

Worth buying: Wait till the technology evolves into a prism-free device.

More information: Click here

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