Keychain from the CTX will development a laser keyboard on the table for devices on iOS and Android

Virtual Laser Keyboard - a projection of the surface of the keys on the improvised and the reader, the monitoring of your fingers. Recently, these gadgets are gaining popularity: it is thanks to them you can not carry a bulky conventional keypad, and print on it is more convenient than using the touch screens of today's smartphones and tablets.

The company introduced the CTX virtual laser keyboard Virtual Keyboard, which is compact. Gadget in the shape of a small key fob allows you to project a keyboard on any flat surface. Like other virtual laser input device accessory projects images of full QWERTY-keyboard right on the table in front of the user. Keystrokes are read by an optical sensor.

The device is equipped with a wireless module, Bluetooth, allows you to connect it to the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and most smartphones and tablets on the Android. Battery allows product to work offline 2 hours. You can charge it via USB-port.

Size of the keyboard allow you to wear it in your pocket with keys, "memory stick" and a trifle. In addition to mobility, the virtual "keys" have other advantages: they do not accumulate dust and dirt, they look original, and their size can be adjusted.

Brookstone has already begun taking orders for the new gadget from the company CTX. Virtual Keyboard on the shelves fall in October.

iPhone 5 element costs estimated at $ 168

Researchers' calculations from the company UBM TechInsights, the cost of components used in the 16-gigabyte version of the iPhone 5, is $ 168. Experts point out that while they do not engage in a detailed analysis of the smartphone and base their calculations on the basis of the industry.

According to UBM TechInsights, the cost of production of 4-inch display with a resolution of iPhone 5 1136h640 is $ 18, the touch layer - another $ 7.50, Battery - $ 3. The new processor is valued at $ 28, a $ 10 camera, but the built-in WiFi / Bluetooth / GPS only $ 4. Subject to a number of other components, the total cost of components iPhone 5 is $ 167.50.

“BOM (bill of materials) for the iPhone 5 is based on early estimates and will be adjusted after a thorough internal analysis. UBM TechInsight intends to uncover and analyze the iPhone 5 on its launch day - 21 September, “- said the company.

In comparison, after the debut of iPhone 4S UBM TechInsight also conducted costing components 16-gigabyte version and then found that it costs $ 132.50 and the 16-gigabyte iPhone 4 - $ 112. The researchers say that, except for the battery and the memory of all the other components of the iPhone 5 are more expensive than in the models iPhpone 4 and 4S.

Recall, iPhone 5 carries a much faster processor A6 with a powerful graphics component, supports networks of LTE, and is equipped with 8-megapixel iSight camera with autofocus, LED-flash and the ability to record video in the resolution of 1080p/30. In addition, the amount of memory up to 1 GB, and the front camera FaceTime HD 1.2 megapixel video supports 720p/30.