It just came to my mind to question why computer keyboards are designed with letters not arranged in alphabetical order. I have to research on that one. Anyway, I’m used to typing in the QWERTY keyboard that we use today. However, if I get the chance to type on a keyboard with an ABC layout I’d grab it!

Has there ever been a time in your life when you can’t sleep because your feet are so cold? If you have, then you understand how uncomfortable it can be. I’ve heard that if your feet are cold, your whole body will be chilled as well.

Have time to peruse another netbook? Mouse Computer, a Japanese firm, is set to launch a new netbook named as the LB-F1500W. The highlight of this Japanese netbook is the integrated DVD burner. This feature is really a sight for sore eyes because rarely do portables come with such a feature.

Aside from cheese, a camera phone's clicking sound might be one of the most prevalent sounds each time a picture is taken. No more subtle picture taking here and there even with cellphone cameras. A bill, Camera Phone Predator Alert Act, has been introduced in Congress. This bill requires camera-phone makers to provide an audible sound to the camera phone whenever a picture is taken and that sound must not be silenced or disabled. This particular sound must be audible from a reasonable distance the bill said.

The Nokia 8800 Gold Arte deserves much praise! After reading about it, I can’t help but be impressed. Aside from looking extremely stylish with its stainless steel parts with 18 carat gold plating and high-quality leather, this latest addition to the Nokia Arte lineup, the 8800 Gold is also full of exciting features.

Is there no end to HTC’s superb phones? Recently, it announced a new version of the Touch Cruise. The 2009 version is a GPS-focused device, which means you will never get lost again if you are to travel in an unfamiliar place. Aside from the Advanced Navigation system, it is also installed with HTC Footprints. This is quite intriguing software which allows you to indicate certain places with photos taken through its 3.2-megapixel camera, videos, and audio.

Being the president of the United States really has its perks. Like having the most exclusive phone in the whole wide world! Well, ok it’s not really for popularity’s sake but for security. According to reports, President Barack Obama has exchanged the Blackberry 8700 phone he used during the presidential campaign for a security-enhanced phone. The new phone is said to be General Dynamics’ Sectera Edge. At a glance the phone appears to be an ordinary-looking phone, however, with just a touch of a button it can be turned into a device that accesses top-secret applications.

A friend of mine was complaining that she doesn’t get much exercise these days. Walking to work is the only form of exercise she gets everyday, which is not much since she lives a only a few blocks away from the office. So, she’s really happy when her hubby bought a Nintendo Wii.

Folks who always get in trouble following directions can have an ally in the latest GPD units rolled out by Lowrance. Unveiled under the Endura line are the Outback, Safari, and Sierra. All of these new units are rugged-looking, just perfect for adventurers headed towards unfamiliar terrains. These three have different features to suit individual needs.

There have been several PCs launched that have dual and multi screens. UK-based manufacturer Elport adds to their number with its own Dz-Flex Multi-Screen Monitor.

As expected, many people were glued to their TV screens and PCs during new U.S. President Barack Obama’s inauguration. How did technology fare during this time? Well, despite preparations, wireless networks’ services had some difficulties. Even the web had traffic jams! Websites that were expected to deliver live feed couldn’t keep up with the demands of the public. An example is CNN. Not many were able to avail of the live video feed during and shortly after the inauguration. CNN recorded approximately 18.8 million live streams Tuesday morning between 3 and 10 a.m., and to think not all were able to gain access. Another site that had some problems was Twitter. Updates sent by users were slow or inaccessible during the height of Obama’s speech.

If you are a person who can’t go without browsing through the internet even for just one day, then the CrunchPad, not yet its official name, could be just what you need. This portable internet device already created a buzz a few months ago because it will be the first affordable web tablet that boots up straight into the browser; which means no more waiting for the OS to fully load! When Michael Arlington of TechCrunch first wrote about it he said that it will cost only around $200. But now, it seems that price will be pushed to the $300 mark. But this price could be just worth it.

Barack Obama Obama’s inauguration is only a few hours away. By now, millions are waiting with baited breath for “A New Birth of Freedom”, Obama’s inauguration theme. The theme itself commemorates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Being a major event, not many will be able to attend the inauguration live. Millions will be glued to their TV screens and of course computers just to get see and listen to the new President’s speech.

How about some new good-looking digital cameras? Panasonic introduced some sweet-looking cams for photography addicts! These new cams are under the Lumix line-up. The Lumix DMC-FS15 and the DMC-FS7 belong to the FS-Series. Great design and features make this a nice company during trips.