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Archive | January, 2008

PC vendors to use the MacBook Air’s tiny Intel chip

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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Filed under: Hardware, MacBook Air The World’s Thinnest Laptop will soon have competition. Macworld is reporting that (at least) two unnamed manufacturers intend to use the tiny Intel chip that powers the MacBook Air. Steve Jobs made a big deal about it at this month’s Macworld Expo keynote address. The chip uses Intel’s 965GMS chipset, and [...]

6 things that confuse Windows users who switch to a Mac

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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Over the last year, I’ve helped a lot of Windows users buy and set up their first Macs. It’s been interesting watching them cope with a new operating system, and seeing many become confused by specific differences between Windows and the Mac OS. In fact, there are recurring items that seem to regularly flummox Mac newbies. [...]

PICTURES: Worst Xbox/PlayStation Knockoff Ever

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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The PX-3600 could quite possibly be the worst Xbox/PlayStation hybrid knockoff console ever. Sadly, “it even has those classic 9-pin controller ports you?d find on an Atari 2600 or Commodore Vic-20.” Click here for one more picture. In addition to playing a handful of built-in games, the console comes with two controllers, one with rumble, [...]

PICTURES: Nintendo Game & Watch Turned Cell Phone Cover

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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A modder converted an Octopus Nintendo Game & Watch into a fully-functional cell phone cover, complete with game functionality. Click here for first picture in gallery. Look, what our friend the crazy modder has done now: mixed a 1981 Octopus Nintendo Game & Watch with a cellphone with his bare hands, probably creating the best retro [...]

Feature: Is Thin the Future of Television Displays? (Poll)

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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We have seen the future of television displays, and it’s thin. At CES 2008, many companies showcased their latest and greatest ultraslim displays (LCD, plasma, OLED), and we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see all and vote for your favorite display technology. Click here for first [...]

Contactless payment trial goes live on San Francisco’s BART

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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Filed under: Cellphones, Transportation We knew full well that a contactless payment trial would soon be underway in the city by the Bay, and now it’s finally ready for use by 230 guinea pigs. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of details on the Samsung handsets and the technology itself, but we do know that the program [...]

PICTURES: “Secret Hole” Scale Hides Your Weight

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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“Secret Hole” is an innovative scale concept that “moves the ‘window of weight’ right underneath your feet”, allowing you to peek only when ready. Click here for one more picture. It’s one of those “I need to know, but don’t wanna look” situations some of us have had in our bathrooms. Sometimes a few self words [...]

VIDEO: USB Penguin Flash Drive Seizes Your Computer

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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Available in 1GB or 2GB models, this USB penguin flash drive has a pop-open head and is made of soft plastic for easy storage. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. This is one of the cutest USB keys I’ve seen. A little penguin shaped key in soft plastic able to store [...]

Fifth Gear: BMW M3 vs. Mercedes C63 AMG

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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In this Fifth Gear segment, Jason Plato and Tiff Needell pit the BMW M3 and Mercedes C63 AMG against each other at Silverstone. Continue reading to find out which car came out on top. The latest round of the battle between BMW and Mercedes has resulted in the release of the new M3 and C63 [...]

VIDEO: Quake IV HaptX Multiplayer Mod Gameplay

Thursday, January 31, 2008

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Put simply, “this mod, in conjunction with the Novint Falcon Touch Controller, created by HaptX, allows the player to interact with the game like never before.” Video after the break.