Asus Fold/Unfold Concept Will See Commercial Release

Asus's interesting Fold/Unfold concept we saw at CES is actually going to be commercially released, according to Asus CEO Jerry Shen. The notebook (not netbook) will cost somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500.

Shen expects the Fold/Unfold (is that really the official name?) to come out in around September or October 2009. The design, since it's kind of hard to tell from photos, maximizes airflow and space for the keyboard and trackpad by sliding the keyboard forward over the trackpad when the laptop's closed, and sliding back to reveal the trackpad when open. If that all sounds a little confusing, you can check out this equally confusing video which is sure to explain very little. It's a little gimmicky, but I think we're about due for a little weirdness in our laptop design, don't you? [Netbook Choice]

Elecom Scope Node Laser Mouse Clearly Built With Robot Paws in Mind

I am joining others in not caring about the legitimacy of Elecom's claims of precision based on positioning the laser between your thumb and forefinger for their Scope Node mouse. This thing looks awesome.

Joel @ BBG is right on saying that the Scope Node is "designed with the clinical asymmetry that the Japanese do so well." It looks like at any moment, one of these panels could swing out, revealing even more intricate robot innards. It's around $60 in yen, with no obvious plans for a US release.

Logitech Fixes Your Laptop's Heat Problems, Slouchy Posture With the N100, N110

Following Microsoft's latest foray into the laptop accessories game, Logitech has announced both an active cooling pad and adaptable notebook stand, combating the common mobile computing problems of ball-baking and back-breaking, respectively.

The N100 probably won't surprise anyone—it's a more or less run-of-the-mill laptop cooling pad, powered by a single USB plug and avowing everything that such accessories do: silence! longevity! minimal impact on battery life! Really, the N100 is notable not for what it does, but because it's a reasonably-priced ($30) unit from a reputable company in an arena dominated by overpriced, heavy do-it-all units and shitty, off-brand Office Depot specials.

Logitech's second launch for the day is a laptop stand, but there's not much to say about it that isn't evident in the picture. There are three tilt settings for propping your laptop up, and the unit folds flat for easy transport. The price is also $30, which, for its pedestrian styling and lack of any kind of electronics, is a little harder to stomach than for the N100. Both units fit most netbooks or laptops up to 15.4", and will be available soon: the N100 this month, and the N110 in May.

CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 3D Desktops

Extreme with an "X" huh? You know these new CyberPower desktops are bad ass. And by "bad ass" I mean yet another overpriced rig with a gimmicky case and some 3D glasses. Specifically, the Gamer Xtreme comes in Intel and AMD versions (2.66GHz Core i7-920 processor for the Xtreme 2000 or Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition Triple-Core for the Xtreme 1000) with NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics, a Samsung Syncmaster 2233RZ 22-inch 120Hz LCD monitor and NVIDIA's GeForce 3D Vision Stereoscopic glasses. Prices start at $1299 while an Intel set up will run you $1839.

Cooler Master V8

Challenging a new generations of PC mod-ding, the Cooler Master V8 revs up ahead with its tough guard cooling engine. Superior in its design, this wicked-fun V8 monster has enough horsepower to out-perform its duties with any high-performance CPU while under the most critical heat conditions. On top of its stylish finish, the V8 Cooler has quite some rich features. For heat dissipation it is supported with it's smart 180W cooling solution. Modularized by 4 separate set of aluminium fins and linked by 8 diagonal up-rise heat pipes, the V8 structural design allows speedy heat transfer to a large heat dissipation surface. Another excellent key feature of the V8, is its precision fan control. The V8 is compatible with all current CPU sockets, and provides unsurpassed cooling performance.