Comments on: The i.Tech Virtual Keyboard Give-Away http://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Randiushttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-2196 Randius Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:24:17 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-2196 My favourite sci-fi movie will be the "Back to the Future". Going back or forward in time and able to choose the exact moment is simply amazing! My favourite sci-fi movie will be the “Back to the Future”. Going back or forward in time and able to choose the exact moment is simply amazing!

]]> By: WebPastorhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-2194 WebPastor Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:44:19 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-2194 One of my favorite SciFi books is a series by C.S. Lewis... The Space Trilogy. The science and tech is great, even though it 50 years old. He even introduces the Force in a way. Keep up the great work Judie! One of my favorite SciFi books is a series by C.S. Lewis… The Space Trilogy. The science and tech is great, even though it 50 years old. He even introduces the Force in a way. Keep up the great work Judie!

]]> By: oudorp2000http://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-2171 oudorp2000 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:01:01 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-2171 To live Again by Robert Silverberg. To quote from Amazon's summary, "True immortality for humans is just a dream, but with the Scheffing process, the extremely wealthy can purchase the next best thing. For an exorbitant fee, the Scheffing Institute will make a copy of your mind's 'persona', hold it in storage until your death, and then transplant it into sub-layers of the brain of a willing (and paying) host. The result for the host is immediate access to the persona's memories, knowledge, experiences, and judgment ... for the persona, it means full consciousness and thought-communication with the host, but without physical control of the host's body." The intrigue that follows in the book is a good read. I read this book in hardback over 35 years ago when it was brand new and have never forgotten it. Thanks for the reminder with this contest. Keep up the good work on your blog. (from the Netherlands) To live Again by Robert Silverberg. To quote from Amazon’s summary, “True immortality for humans is just a dream, but with the Scheffing process, the extremely wealthy can purchase the next best thing. For an exorbitant fee, the Scheffing Institute will make a copy of your mind’s ‘persona’, hold it in storage until your death, and then transplant it into sub-layers of the brain of a willing (and paying) host. The result for the host is immediate access to the persona’s memories, knowledge, experiences, and judgment … for the persona, it means full consciousness and thought-communication with the host, but without physical control of the host’s body.” The intrigue that follows in the book is a good read. I read this book in hardback over 35 years ago when it was brand new and have never forgotten it. Thanks for the reminder with this contest. Keep up the good work on your blog. (from the Netherlands)

]]> By: NzoMatrixhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-2168 NzoMatrix Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:51:16 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-2168 Surface - Very underrated TV show. Much better than Lost which I never got into. Surface – Very underrated TV show. Much better than Lost which I never got into.

]]> By: RickP in AZhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-2167 RickP in AZ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:56:26 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-2167 Fav SciFi Book: "The Number of the Beast" by Robert A. Heilein It is the tops on my lists as it is so filled with humor and so over the top with allusions and hyperbole and cliches. And the completely disjointed ending is so out there that I can't help but re-read the entire book many times. Fav SciFi Book: “The Number of the Beast” by Robert A. Heilein

It is the tops on my lists as it is so filled with humor and so over the top with allusions and hyperbole and cliches. And the completely disjointed ending is so out there that I can’t help but re-read the entire book many times.

]]> By: rfsmithsrhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-2165 rfsmithsr Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:40:36 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-2165 2001 A Space Odessy. Reminds me that the bugs in my Company's software are not really that bad! Ron 2001 A Space Odessy. Reminds me that the bugs in my Company’s software are not really that bad!

Ron

]]> By: jefftcarrollhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-2164 jefftcarroll Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:22:01 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-2164 Hyperion, by Dan Simmons. As a father, the story of the daughter that begins to grow younger as she travel back in subjective time resonates. The father, a rationalist, attempts to find faith in a miracle, since that is the only act that will work. Hyperion, by Dan Simmons.

As a father, the story of the daughter that begins to grow younger as she travel back in subjective time resonates. The father, a rationalist, attempts to find faith in a miracle, since that is the only act that will work.

]]> By: Clymmerhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1897 Clymmer Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:41:35 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1897 My favorite? Wow . . . that's a tough one. For a Sci-Fi movie -- I'd have to go with Star Trek First Contact. Ya gotta love a Picard's instructions at the end for how to get back to their normal time. Something to the effect of: "Recreate the output of the sphere & follow the path in the other direction." How's that for a technical glossover for a technicality of time travel? LOL! C. My favorite? Wow . . . that’s a tough one. For a Sci-Fi movie — I’d have to go with Star Trek First Contact. Ya gotta love a Picard’s instructions at the end for how to get back to their normal time. Something to the effect of: “Recreate the output of the sphere & follow the path in the other direction.” How’s that for a technical glossover for a technicality of time travel? LOL!

C.

]]> By: Mugwumphttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1893 Mugwump Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:57:30 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1893 Judie, very much looking forward to your review. As a heavy traveler, the concept of a VKB could be very useful (if it is well implemented). As to SciFI books: ICE by Shane Johnson (WaterBrook Press) combined with Space Trilogy by CS Lewis. In combination, the four books will take you to Mars, Venus, the Moon and Earth. Space Trilogy is more esoteric, so a good one to start with for those not previously exposed to SciFi with a philosophical message would be ICE. These are great books for those who are open to challenging their root assumptions about the universe, life and our role. That said, they are incredibly captivating and entertaining. Movies, after reading your offer, my first thought was The Forbidden Planet as it was a pioneer and still stands up to all the later CG dependent productions (it was a pleasant surprise to see that it was the choice of the first responder). However, my vote goes to the yet-to-be-produced ICE which could be an exceptional movie experience capable of rivaling Kubrick's 2001. Judie, very much looking forward to your review. As a heavy traveler, the concept of a VKB could be very useful (if it is well implemented).

As to SciFI books: ICE by Shane Johnson (WaterBrook Press) combined with Space Trilogy by CS Lewis. In combination, the four books will take you to Mars, Venus, the Moon and Earth. Space Trilogy is more esoteric, so a good one to start with for those not previously exposed to SciFi with a philosophical message would be ICE. These are great books for those who are open to challenging their root assumptions about the universe, life and our role. That said, they are incredibly captivating and entertaining.

Movies, after reading your offer, my first thought was The Forbidden Planet as it was a pioneer and still stands up to all the later CG dependent productions (it was a pleasant surprise to see that it was the choice of the first responder). However, my vote goes to the yet-to-be-produced ICE which could be an exceptional movie experience capable of rivaling Kubrick’s 2001.

]]> By: dgoldringhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1862 dgoldring Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:29:51 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1862 My favorite Sc-Fi movie is the original Star Wars Trilogy. And if you need to ask why, then you are not a true Sci-Fi fan. Of course, Superman is a close second. BUt no Sci-Fi movie can touch the books of Isaac Asimov. I have been dying to try one of these i-tech keyboards for a long time. I hope I win. :) Doug My favorite Sc-Fi movie is the original Star Wars Trilogy. And if you need to ask why, then you are not a true Sci-Fi fan. Of course, Superman is a close second. BUt no Sci-Fi movie can touch the books of Isaac Asimov.

I have been dying to try one of these i-tech keyboards for a long time. I hope I win. :)

Doug

]]> By: jbrephanhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1846 jbrephan Sat, 30 Dec 2006 07:49:07 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1846 Favorite is Robert Heinlein’s “Number of the Beast”. I love the way Heinlein often makes females the center hero(ine) of his stories. He is a utopian and I love that about him.

[Edited by Judie to remove personal address & phone number; you'll be contacted via email if you are the winner.]

]]> By: aggie75http://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1740 aggie75 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 16:49:24 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1740 My favorites are all the Star Wars Movies. It told a great story that is not limited to the Sci-fi genre and introduced many people to the prequel and sequel technique. Plus lots of gadgets of course! My favorites are all the Star Wars Movies. It told a great story that is not limited to the Sci-fi genre and introduced many people to the prequel and sequel technique. Plus lots of gadgets of course!

]]> By: Aviv_AVhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1726 Aviv_AV Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:11:25 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1726 My favorite is Battlestar Galactica, the concept is nice and the special effects are amazing. I tried the laser keyboard, it's really cool and it works! My favorite is Battlestar Galactica, the concept is nice and the special effects are amazing. I tried the laser keyboard, it’s really cool and it works!

]]> By: Latchpodhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1688 Latchpod Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:22:18 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1688 I am surprised not to see "FireFly" mentioned, or possibly I missed it. This was a great series and the full length "Serenity" was just as good. It seems a huge blunder on FOX networks part to not have exploited it more. (they even failed to air two episodes). I am surprised not to see “FireFly” mentioned, or possibly I missed it. This was a great series and the full length “Serenity” was just as good. It seems a huge blunder on FOX networks part to not have exploited it more. (they even failed to air two episodes).

]]> By: TinTinhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1631 TinTin Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:33:25 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1631 My Favorite movie is Terminator. Why cos it has the most advanced and usefull gadget of all the Terminator Series 800 (shiny metal endoskeleton) model 101. Serioulsy with a toy like that I can have loads of fun(assuming that he is just a robot and not terminator) My Favorite movie is Terminator. Why cos it has the most advanced and usefull gadget of all the Terminator Series 800 (shiny metal endoskeleton) model 101.

Serioulsy with a toy like that I can have loads of fun(assuming that he is just a robot and not terminator)

]]> By: Elodiehttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1568 Elodie Sat, 16 Dec 2006 03:38:21 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1568 Favorite Sci-Fi book? You won't know it, most likely, but I still have to say this one, because it is AMAZING. Sigrid et les Mondes Perdus, a french series by Serge Brussolo, is about a young orphan living...well, on Earth, at the beginning of the first book. She finds her way to a planet that is all ocean, turns into a fish, and then a bird; escapes gigantic floating "viruses" that make you sneeze so strongly that your insides are pushed out of your skin; she enters the mouth of a dragon and finds a world where the ground is constantly renewing flesh, and inhabited by evil monkeys. And it manages, surprisingly enough, to sound absolutely believable. It's like those strange dreams that feel so real and normal, and you wake up and are entirely weirded out. Favorite Sci-Fi book? You won’t know it, most likely, but I still have to say this one, because it is AMAZING. Sigrid et les Mondes Perdus, a french series by Serge Brussolo, is about a young orphan living…well, on Earth, at the beginning of the first book. She finds her way to a planet that is all ocean, turns into a fish, and then a bird; escapes gigantic floating “viruses” that make you sneeze so strongly that your insides are pushed out of your skin; she enters the mouth of a dragon and finds a world where the ground is constantly renewing flesh, and inhabited by evil monkeys. And it manages, surprisingly enough, to sound absolutely believable. It’s like those strange dreams that feel so real and normal, and you wake up and are entirely weirded out.

]]> By: bdillahuhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1565 bdillahu Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:07:52 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1565 The Mote in God's Eye - classic sci-fi... recently re-released by Baen. Otherwise, the David Weber "Honor Harrington" series... great sci-fi, with real characters. I love a series that I can get into and enjoy for a long period of time. And even better they are available electronically from Baen (www.baen.com) with no DRM! The Mote in God’s Eye – classic sci-fi… recently re-released by Baen.

Otherwise, the David Weber “Honor Harrington” series… great sci-fi, with real characters. I love a series that I can get into and enjoy for a long period of time. And even better they are available electronically from Baen (www.baen.com) with no DRM!

]]> By: bdillahuhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1564 bdillahu Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:02:57 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1564 The Mote in God's Eye - great book, classic sci-fi. Otherwise, check out David Weber's Honor Harrington series... not only great books, nearly all available electronically from Baen (www.baen.com), and with NO DRM! The Mote in God’s Eye – great book, classic sci-fi.

Otherwise, check out David Weber’s Honor Harrington series… not only great books, nearly all available electronically from Baen (www.baen.com), and with NO DRM!

]]> By: khurram_farooqhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1531 khurram_farooq Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:32:03 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1531 My vote goes out to "I, Robot". The book, not the movie though. Although I enjoyed the movie, it was more action and typical Hollywoodesque drama+romance+sf. The book however drives home the point that no matter how perfectly you form your "set of rules", whether the 3 laws or whatever, there will always be some grey areas where things can go unexpectedly bad. I love the way Isaac Asimov presented the 3 laws, and then in each story showed a way where the 3 laws, while seemingly perfect, produced unwanted results. Oh ya, I live in Karachi, Pakistan, and am the biggest G(adget fr)EAK I ever saw! A big heads-up to all GEAKs (not geeks). So I'd love to have the Virtual Keyboard. Would I be too cheeky if asked you to send it to me? :) My vote goes out to “I, Robot”. The book, not the movie though. Although I enjoyed the movie, it was more action and typical Hollywoodesque drama+romance+sf. The book however drives home the point that no matter how perfectly you form your “set of rules”, whether the 3 laws or whatever, there will always be some grey areas where things can go unexpectedly bad. I love the way Isaac Asimov presented the 3 laws, and then in each story showed a way where the 3 laws, while seemingly perfect, produced unwanted results.

Oh ya, I live in Karachi, Pakistan, and am the biggest G(adget fr)EAK I ever saw! A big heads-up to all GEAKs (not geeks). So I’d love to have the Virtual Keyboard. Would I be too cheeky if asked you to send it to me? :)

]]> By: bkPDXhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1489 bkPDX Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:53:46 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1489 Ender's Game is my favorite SF book; the premise and the whole direction of the story blew me away. Bladerunner would be my vote for movie because of the incredible sets and its vision of a not so distant future. Ender’s Game is my favorite SF book; the premise and the whole direction of the story blew me away. Bladerunner would be my vote for movie because of the incredible sets and its vision of a not so distant future.

]]> By: enodrhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1458 enodr Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:45:57 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1458 "Planet of the Geek" is my favorite Sci-Fi book. The movie adapted from the book was also fantastic! All those geeks and those hi-tech toys and such a story plot. If you wonder why "Planet of the Geek" is not on Amazon.com, this is simply because I still have to write it ;) “Planet of the Geek” is my favorite Sci-Fi book. The movie adapted from the book was also fantastic! All those geeks and those hi-tech toys and such a story plot. If you wonder why “Planet of the Geek” is not on Amazon.com, this is simply because I still have to write it ;)

]]> By: pimpakleshttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1431 pimpakles Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:41:11 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1431 My favorite science fiction movie is Back to the Future. The entire series was great, but the first one just sparked so many questions in my young mind when I first saw it. My favorite science fiction movie is Back to the Future. The entire series was great, but the first one just sparked so many questions in my young mind when I first saw it.

]]> By: pjmckeownhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1425 pjmckeown Wed, 13 Dec 2006 23:05:25 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1425 My fav book is definitely Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson . The book is absolutely great and talks all about the future and life in the metaverse! The main character is a sword fighting hacker/pizza delivery guy. What's not to love!!! I do have to admit though that the ending seemed a bit rushed. My fav book is definitely Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson . The book is absolutely great and talks all about the future and life in the metaverse! The main character is a sword fighting hacker/pizza delivery guy. What’s not to love!!! I do have to admit though that the ending seemed a bit rushed.

]]> By: raffiddhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1420 raffidd Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:55:26 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1420 Not TRUE sci fi would be "The Time Travelers Wife." It is really about true love, but in disguise. Don't read the Amazon synopsis, because they give away too much info you aren't supposed to know. If you want more sci fi then that, i'd have to say Hitchiker's Not TRUE sci fi would be “The Time Travelers Wife.” It is really about true love, but in disguise. Don’t read the Amazon synopsis, because they give away too much info you aren’t supposed to know.
If you want more sci fi then that, i’d have to say Hitchiker’s

]]> By: funtasticguyhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1415 funtasticguy Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:25:40 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1415 The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury. It’s a story about a man covered in moving tattoos that tell different stories. As these moving tattoos come alive, the reader is plunged into different worlds, characters, and subjects dealing with technology, space travel, time travel, religion, racism, death & dying, end of the world, and the importance of family. I read this book when I was a sophomore in high school for my English class (back in 1982). Not only did it create lively classroom discussions, but it also gave birth for my love of reading books.

]]> By: T39andcountinghttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1414 T39andcounting Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:55:15 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1414 The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham Written in the 50s, but still relevant today with it's descriptions of sea levels rising and London under water. Everyone compares this book to Day of the Triffids by the same author, but I think Kraken is underrated and compares well with Wyndham's other books. The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham

Written in the 50s, but still relevant today with it’s descriptions of sea levels rising and London under water. Everyone compares this book to Day of the Triffids by the same author, but I think Kraken is underrated and compares well with Wyndham’s other books.

]]> By: defoe2http://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1411 defoe2 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:59:30 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1411 What a great contest. My favorite sci-fi work is definitely Herbert's Dune novel series. These books are incredibly imaginative and yet are so relevant with their themes of ecology and dependence on limited natural resources. What a great contest.

My favorite sci-fi work is definitely Herbert’s Dune novel series. These books are incredibly imaginative and yet are so relevant with their themes of ecology and dependence on limited natural resources.

]]> By: defoe2http://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1410 defoe2 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:41:41 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1410 What a great contest. I think the greatest sci-fi story ever told is Herbert's Dune series of novels. The scope of imagination and creation in these stories is unlike anything else I've seen, and the underlying lessons about human nature and our potential of a species are inspiring. What a great contest.

I think the greatest sci-fi story ever told is Herbert’s Dune series of novels. The scope of imagination and creation in these stories is unlike anything else I’ve seen, and the underlying lessons about human nature and our potential of a species are inspiring.

]]> By: Don't Panic!http://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1409 Don't Panic! Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:11:27 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1409 Hi Judie! Just about any Baen book is my favorite Sci-Fi novel but I'm currently reading the Vorkosigan series. "Cordelia's Honor", "Young Miles", and "Miles Errant". These omnibus editions cover an amazing amount of the human condition while giving any military Sci-Fi reader the fix he/she needs. I like your new site. Hi Judie!

Just about any Baen book is my favorite Sci-Fi novel but I’m currently reading the Vorkosigan series. “Cordelia’s Honor”, “Young Miles”, and “Miles Errant”. These omnibus editions cover an amazing amount of the human condition while giving any military Sci-Fi reader the fix he/she needs.

I like your new site.

]]> By: AMSTELhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/11/the-itech-virtual-keyboard-give-away/#comment-1408 AMSTEL Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:55:33 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1427#comment-1408 <a href="" title="" rel="nofollow"></a> <acronym title=""></acronym> <abbr title=""></abbr> <blockquote cite=""></blockquote> <code></code> <strong></strong> <em></em>My vote goes for Minority Report, I see it as a very probable future, especially refferring the iris identification :)

My vote goes for Minority Report, I see it as a very probable future, especially refferring the iris identification :)

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