Well it looks like Microsoft has killed off the Zune Hardware, although only available in the US, many of us had Zune’s. I have to say the Zune devices are/were great.

if Microsoft have decided not to make the hardware, it must be said it puzzles me why they don’t license the software to other vendors, a model I think they might already be quite familiar.

so come on Microsoft find it in your hearts to rescue this rather wonderful bit of kit and maybe make some money with some great hardware vendors.

b.

The Kinect works by projecting infrared dots and mapping the distortion to find out what is happening in the world

Audrey Penven a photographer has taken some stunning pictures with an infra-red camera of how this works

http://www.flickr.com/photos/audreypenven/5197391931/in/set-72157625454305998/

Just keep pretending to yourself that you really look that cool when you are playing on Kinect

b

most people know I am a bit of a sucker for a new mouse or keyboard, the new Arc keyboard while not being ergo is still quite cute

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=120&active_tab=overview

I am hoping nobody will notice if a new/second keyboard is added to my desk with the scant number of mice I have.

b.

I am a bit partial to trying out new Microsoft hardware :), Over the weekend I received a Microsoft Arc 

The Arc Mouse’s is a full size mouse which has a brilliant folding back plate its foldable shape allows it to easily half in size and a natty carrying bag . Its micro transceiver clicks into the underside of the mouse using a magnet. The micro transceiver is super small (< 1cm) so it can be left in the laptop while travelling.

Microsoft hardware seems to be using more and more magnets (since the zune earphones) to finish up great designs and adding magnets to the bag just makes it sooo sweet

I however within 24 hours seem to have lost my Arc and my old Notebook 7000 turned up in its place!

b.