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Gizmodo Today: Apple in the Spotlight, Blu-ray Burners, Samsung the Release Addict and Gizmodos Bold Prediction

All other stories were dwarfed by Gizmodo s live coverage of the Apple event introducing the iPod Hi-Fi and the two Mac minis in Cupertino. We did have a few reservations about the shared memory of the mini s graphics chipset, quickly realizing that the littlest Mac is probably not suitable for the demands of rigorous gaming. In the background of that glare of publicity was Samsung, the workmanlike company that's obviously addicted to introducing new products; this time the Korean electromeisters showed us an unusual cellphone design that swings both ways along with Blu-ray burners, both internal and external, that will be ready to ship in April. Unimpressed, Gizmodo stepped forward with a prediction for Blu-ray—whose pre-recorded movie disks will hit the streets on May 23—placing Blu-ray next to the Sony Betamax atop the ash heap of history. So it goes.
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11:59 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Charlie White
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Apple iPod Leather Cases

Lawsuits schmasuits. Apple is helping solve the iPod scratching problem by charging you even more money for a mediocre (at least from appearance) accessory. This Apple branded leather case was one of the announcements today at Apple's "Fun" Event. And this case is as far from "Fun" as possible. There are three different versions available for the 30GB Video, 60GB Video and the nano. The kicker, this small piece of Italian cured cow hide costs a blistering $99. More »

5:37 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Travis Hudson
2,054 views, 26 comments

Latest by Stanley Shih: Big Jim Slade, I stand corrected, sir. =) Gadget Guy, "Greedy" was probably too strong a word with unintended social / socialist connotations. What I meant was "idiotic price point" Even people with money to burn won't buy this, because: a) they more »

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Revolutionary "Plug and Turn" Outlets Spin 360

Sometimes a simple yet elegant idea comes along that solves a pressing problem, and here's a perfect example of that: 360 Electrical's Plug and Turn, a two-plug wall outlet that can rotate in any direction and maintain power even while being rotated. Each receptacle has 18 click stops around the full 360 rotation, giving you room to plug in bulky wall warts or oversized plugs with ease. It fits into a standard-sized electrical box, and has a nice-looking snap-on screwless wallplate. More »

5:36 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Charlie White
2,252 views, 19 comments

Latest by Justapspfan: All I can say is dont stick your knives in it lolololollolollol. more »

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Canadian University Says No to Wi-Fi

Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario has said no to the addition of Wi-Fi networks throughout the campus because of the potential health risks that are associated with electromagnetic fields produced by Wi-Fi signals. The refusal was issued by Lakehead University President, Fred Gilbert. He directly noted a study done by the California Public Utilities Commission that stated tumors and other diseases can be caused by electromagnetic fields. For the Lakehead students, sorry. On-campus Wi-Fi is potentially the greatest amenity for the modern student, and it looks like you will have to wait a little longer. More »

4:51 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Travis Hudson
552 views, 11 comments

Latest by KsprayDad: Shhhhhhhhhhhh! There are no bums in Toronto! more »

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WorkLife Table


Charlotte Friis Design Studio has developed a dining table that is radio controlled and battery-driven that ticks and tells time. More »

4:25 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By gizmodo.com
150 views, 7 comments

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Denon AVC-2920 Loaded for HDMI and 1080p


The Denon AVC-2920 with HDMI and 1080p support will suddenly make hooking up a full-quality 7.1 surround sound setup a piece of cake. The nice thing about HDMI cables is that they re as easy to plug in is a FireWire cable, and they carry audio and video at the same time. Now all of that high-fidelity visual and auditory goodness will be coursing through this receiver that sells for $953. Someday all receivers will be made this way. More »

3:58 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Charlie White
1,683 views, 17 comments

Latest by dMek: Guys, Looks like this is the same as the Denon AVR-2807 in the U.S. pack panel of 2807: http://www.avland.co.uk/denon/avr2807/rearlrg.jpg more »

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Canton Debuts New CD 200 Series Loudspeakers

Canton has introduced its CD 200 series of loudspeakers that are used with flat-panel video displays. The line includes three models sold separately or as a part of packaged 5.1-channel system that includes subwoofers. The floor-standing CD 200 features aluminum housing and a low-depth cylindrical shape that serves to minimize standing wave formation within the enclosure. The Canton CD 200 floor-standing models each have four aluminum woofers. These bad boys all have a crossover network design that is used to reproduce low-frequency bass signals and have the upper pair reproduce upper-bass and midrange signals. The CD 200 measures in at 5.5 inches wide, 4 inches deep and 43 inches tall. This beauty can be yours $750. More »

3:27 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By gizmodo.com
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TrendNet TEW-429UB is a Soccer-Themed WiFi Sniffer

Soccer fanatics will snap up this TrendNet hotspot detector, a $68 USB 2.0 adapter that not only sniffs out WiFi hotspots but connects you to them at the same time. Festooned with an arty-looking soccer motif, the TrendNet TEW-429UB has an LCD screen that shows you signal strength and type of encryption present, and its lithium-ion battery starts charging as soon as you plug it into a USB 2.0 port. It supports 64/128-bit WEP & WPA/WPA2 Encryption and connects to WiFi 802.11b/g signals.

TRENDnet Celebrates FIFA World Cup with Soccer-Inspired HotSpot Detector [GearLog via Newlaunches] More »

3:13 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Charlie White
469 views, 3 comments

Latest by Worf: Picked up the "regular" version of it for around $60 or so at Fry's a few months ago. It's the same thing as the Zyxel one (they're all apparently OEM'ed from the same company. Though the Zyxel also supports 802.11a... more »

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BOB: Tears Your Stuff Up

No, this isn't Microsoft's Bob. BOB stands for Battery Operated Barrier and it's a set of vehicle containment devices that cause severe tire damage. This BOB consists of two products. First, there's the barrier itself, a bright yellow arm that swings down over the road, and then there's the TRAP. The trap is an instantly deployable spike pad that can blow out a car's tires with the press of a button. More »

3:06 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By johnb
318 views, 10 comments

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EcoModo - The Best of Treehugger

This week at TreeHugger: Hymotion introduced plug-in hybrid kits for the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner models, giving them extra juice so they'll use even less gas. Scientists at Oregon State University and local farmers are using microtechnology to home-brew their own biodiesel. Earthrace, a bid to use only renewable fuels to break the world record for speed in circumnavigating the globe in a powerboat, splashed down in New Zealand. Plus, plans to develop the "world's largest solar photovoltaic project" are underway in the Nevada desert. More »

3:00 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Travis Hudson
169 views, 1 comment

Latest by victorpoprock: You just saved a few bucks at the pump with this new plug in kit for hybrids. But now your electric consumption and bill has trippled, causing the power plants to meet this increase in demand by uping production and more »

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Waveon USB Dolby/DTS 7.1 Surround Headphones

Korean company Waveon is now shipping the AON MCH-501U, USB headphones that can handle Dolby and DTS 7.1 surround sound. A convenience is the way the headphones draw their power via the USB connection, so there's no power supply necessary. There's an in-line controller as well, and if you have compatible sound sources, you'll be able to enjoy full 7.1 sound without having to buy a fancy sound card. More »

2:43 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Charlie White
2,496 views, 3 comments

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Skinny Water Slims Down Nothing but Wallets

Skinny Water allegedly has some powerful juju inside, Croatian Artesian water fortified with a substance called Super CitraMax, or for you scientists out there, hydroxycitric acid. More »

2:13 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Charlie White
3,573 views, 10 comments

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Apple "Fun" Announcements: iPod Hi-Fi Stereo

Finally, we have an Apple branded Hi-Fi stereo system. More »
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Apple "Fun" Announcements: New Mac Mini

There are two new Intel-powered Mac Minis. Both of which are featuring Gigabit Ethernet, four total USB ports, firewire, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. They also will both be able to connect to a television using DVI and SPDIF audio outputs. They also use Intel GMA950 integrated graphics with 64MB of shared memory and will include the usual Apple suite of software, including an updated Front Row and the Apple infrared remote control More »

1:13 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Travis Hudson
1,692 views, 38 comments

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Live Blogging the Apple "Fun" Announcement

Nick Douglas of Valleywag is nearly in the door at Apple's Cupertino campus, where he'll be posting live updates of the talk as they happen, Jobs willing. (We keep waiting for the moment when Apple installs radio jammers in their conference rooms, but until then...) More »

12:42 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Joel
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Pong Clock Maker C&Ded By Atari Way to almost ruin everyone's day, Atari. Apparently the maker of the Atari Threatens Pong Clock Makers [Kotaku]

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TiVo for Free?

TiVo CEO Tom Rogers tipped his hand yesterday, revealing that the company is seriously considering a plan that gives away the TiVo digital video recorder. Rogers said testing of this free TiVo pricing plan is likely to begin fairly soon, and will probably involve longer-term or pricier contracts similar to those offered by cellphone companies. Rogers has confidence about the company's future:
"As much as we do get skepticism about our future, there are over 4 million TiVo subscribers — that number is growing. We feel that the notion that TiVo has hit some kind of distribution wall and is no longer a growth animal is not the case."
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12:04 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Charlie White
2,694 views, 6 comments

Latest by JosephRaymond: what the heck? a little while ago weren't they gonna pay you $50 to take one off their hands, free sounds like a ripp off more »

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Wear the Exact Outfit of Steve Jobs for $458

Just in time for today's big Apple event, now you too can look, act, and even dress like Steve Jobs. All you have to do is go to thrown-together fanboy site Steve's Outfit, The Definitive Wardrobe Source, where you'll find the exact brands of clothing that constitute that studied slouchiness of He Who Is Surrounded by the Reality Distortion Field. We can't for the life of us figure out, though, why the site says Levi's 501 jeans cost $138. Heck, the site tells us the total for a St. Croix mock turtleneck, those jeans and New Balance 991 shoes is $458, and that doesn t even include underwear. Perhaps that's the billionaire s price. More »

11:27 AM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Charlie White
3,506 views, 8 comments

Latest by seanJ: does anybody else think it was a stupid move to tell everybody exactly what make and model of pants they were? i bet i could go to like, walmart and get the same outfit for half the price without having to more »

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