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Make Your Broken NES Into a Lunchbox
If you're like me, you probably have an old, broken-down NES somewhere in your house, gathering dust while you try to decide whether you should keep it for nostalgia's sake. How about turning it into a lunchbox, which will allow you to bring those warm early gaming memories with you to work or school every day? Instructables contributor fluctifragus has posted a pretty easy do-it-yourself for making your console useful (and deliciously so!) again. All you need is your NES, a rotary tool, two small hinges, some glue and... a Canadian superhero? [Instructables via Lifehacker]
laptops
Bestlink Alpha 400, The $250 "Eee"
We're a little sick of the Asus Eee metric too, but it sure makes for a succinct headline. The Bestlink Alpha 400 is a 7-inch Linux PC with a 400Mhz processor, scant 128MB of RAM and 1-2GB of internal flash storage. It's nothing impressive, but it only runs $250...through probably not much else, if you know what I mean. But order 100 or more and the price drops to $180 per unit. Pretty neat, since $18,000 could easily buy you just one computer in more advanced configurations. [Desktop Linux]
7:30 PM on Wed May 21 2008
By Mark Wilson
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10 comments
Latest by combat chuck: I've been looking for a dedicated text editor. not more »
dslr
With its yellow-gold body and webbing camera strap, Sony's limited-edition A350 is available in Japan and will cost you the equivalent of $850. The camera, which came second in Wilson's entry-level DSLR Battlemodo last month, looks pretty spanky in champagne, doncha think? Check it out in the extensive and gorgeous gallery below. [Impress]
Sony Releases Limited-Edition A350 in Japan
With its yellow-gold body and webbing camera strap, Sony's limited-edition A350 is available in Japan and will cost you the equivalent of $850. The camera, which came second in Wilson's entry-level DSLR Battlemodo last month, looks pretty spanky in champagne, doncha think? Check it out in the extensive and gorgeous gallery below. [Impress]
digital cameras
DSLR Battlemodo Follow-Up
By now you've probably seen our Battlemodo between the four hottest entry-level DSLRs on the market—the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, the Sony Alpha a350, the Nikon D60 and the Olympus E-420. With 91 good-sized comments (and counting), there were obviously some issues raised that merited further investigation. Here are some new details, discussed by camera model. More »
6:10 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Wilson Rothman
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31 comments
Latest by pinolo: Interesting article and follow up. I own a Canon 400D and, instead of replacing it for the extra 2MPX and LiveView, more »
battlemodo
Entry-Level DSLR Battlemodo: Canon Rebel XSi vs. Sony Alpha a350 vs. Nikon D60 vs. Olympus E-420
This month, four eagerly awaited cameras all hit the market with a big ole thud: Canon's EOS Digital Rebel XSi, Sony's Alpha a350, Nikon's D60 and Olympus' E-420. They are not all evenly matched on paper, as you will see, and they certainly vary in price. But what's different about them, really? They are all aimed at people who wake up one morning and realize their point-and-shoot's pics are pretty crappy, people who don't consider themselves photographers but wouldn't mind spending a little money (under $1,000) to put those high-school photography lessons to practice with a decent body-and-lens kit. I decided to fiddle around with the four hottest new entry-level DSLRs and see what I could see. More »
10:40 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Wilson Rothman
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107 comments
Latest by N/A: @flame500 Get some facts before saying stupid things, lenses are co-developed and manufactured by sony under Carl Zeiss standards. By the way, more »
dslrs
Sony's Next Gen Alpha A900 DSLR: 25 Megapixels, Due By September
Sony's Alpha A900 practically blew us away when we first had an opportunity to grope it, which was way back during PMA '08 in January. Well, it looks like the Sony lads are again showing off their 25MP full-frame pro sensor toting DSLR in Japan, along with a launch date of August/September. Our pals at Master Chong were able to grab a whole slew of new images of the device, as well as shots of the neat looking, clear-bodied iteration pictured above. [Master Chong; Thanks, Felix]
tvs
Panasonic Shows Off Full HD Viera LCD TVs
We first took notice at CES, and today Panasonic has refreshed their excellent Viera LCD range. The new flagship model goes by the sexy moniker, TX-37LZ800. The other new entrants include the LZ80 Series, TX-37LZ85 and TX-32LZ85, which will all be full HD (1080p) capable, have three HDMI inputs and boast 10,000:1 contrast ratios. Available this month, the new sets will also pack in Real Pro 3 picture technology, which is coined as a new image optimization enhancement, allowing for "images of mesmerizing beauty." Obviously, it's all very technical. Panasonic, not content with dropping all those goodies for the full HD display searching hordes, also plans an April launch of even better TV sets. More »
5:25 AM on Tue Mar 11 2008
By Haroon Malik
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11 comments
Latest by shimmer: @flyboy: Do you really believe that Vizio products are of the same quality? I worked at an electronics retailer about 10 more »
sony flagship dslr
Sony's 25-Megapixel Full-Frame Sensor Lands in Massive Sony DSLR
This is something of a surprise. We sorta didn't expect Sony's 25-megapixel full-frame serious pro sensor to land in a Sony DSLR. The cam's details are scant as hell—it doesn't even have a name, just "flagship model system." All we could squeeze out of recalcitrant reps, other than what we already know about that sweet sensor, is that it's definitely an '08 release and has a 3.5-inch LCD that's got at least a megapixel of resolution (the a700's screen was name-checked), plus it has built-in image stabilization. Since it's so prelim, no other specs, price or more definitive release date. Looks like the D3 and EOS-1Ds Mark III might have some new competition.
2:44 PM on Thu Jan 31 2008
By matt buchanan
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42 comments
Latest by N/A: Canon has to be thinking hard about the next 5D.It is probaly something like this, panic panic ,panic if this more »
digital cameras
Sony A300 and A350 DSLRs Have Two-Way Tilting Live View
Sony is officially the last one to the PMA DSLR party, getting real with the A300 and A350 DSLRs we glimpsed earlier. The entry-level 10.2MP A300 (same CCD sensor as the A200, $800 w/lens) snaps away at "about 3fps," 100-3200 ISO, built-in image stabilization (vs. Nikon and Canon's lens approach) and indeed sports that oddball 2-way tilt screen for live view—good for semi-discretely shooting from your crotch, Chen-style. The A350 has the same features, but packs in 14.2MP (hey Sony, not the highest in its class), fires at 2.5fps in continuous shooting and will run $800 for the body. More »
3:00 PM on Wed Jan 30 2008
By matt buchanan
8,618 views,
18 comments
Latest by jhatha: I will be purchasing either a A300 or A350 with the live view, but upset with Sony for not announcing more »
ces 2008
Sony Drops DSLR Price to $700 With Faster Entry-Level Alpha DSLR-A200
Sony's Alpha A100 is getting bumped by a more affordable but hotter performing DSLR, the A200. Available in February for $700 with 18-70mm lens, it will feature Super SteadyShot body-based image stabilization, a 2.7" LCD, noise control for ISO up to 3200, and reduced autofocus, improved controls and quieter shutter sound than its predecessor. More features: auto pop-up flash, battery life indicator that shows percentage of battery, rather than the typical, uninformative battery meter.More »
trippy furniture
The Alpha Liege lounge chair helps yoga hippies wind down from a long day of smoking weed and eating granola by syncing vibrations, celestial sounds, and a gentle rocking motion with the rhythms of their breathing. Apparently, this will result in a state of deep relaxation—somewhere in the limbo between being asleep and awake. Tension melts away, the senses are heightened, and the user finds his inner self. I don't know about the chair, but that sounds like the weed kicking in to me. Available for 6,790 euros ($9,623). [Trendhunter]
Breath Controlled Chair Helps Wealthy Hippies Relax
The Alpha Liege lounge chair helps yoga hippies wind down from a long day of smoking weed and eating granola by syncing vibrations, celestial sounds, and a gentle rocking motion with the rhythms of their breathing. Apparently, this will result in a state of deep relaxation—somewhere in the limbo between being asleep and awake. Tension melts away, the senses are heightened, and the user finds his inner self. I don't know about the chair, but that sounds like the weed kicking in to me. Available for 6,790 euros ($9,623). [Trendhunter]
digital cameras
Sony's Alpha A700 DSLR Finally Materializes
After so many rumors, Sony's Alpha DSLR has finally made its appearance. It's got Sony's Super SteadyShot in-body image stabilization, compatibility with Minolta Maxxum mount lenses, HDMI output, 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor (with analog-to-digital signal conversaion and dual noise reduction), continuous shooting in JPG and RAW (18 frames), and connectivity with Sony BRAVIAs. Retails for $1400 in October. Full release after the jump. More »
unconfirmed
Since we first saw the "advanced amateur" Sony Alpha DSLR earlier this year, it's been shrouded in mystery and its spec list has been rife with guesswork and conjecture. Now we're seeing the next round of soothsaying by a flimsy Franco-rumor site, telling us that the higher-end amateur model will have a 14.4-megapixel sensor, a 2.5-inch LCD viewscreen (no word about whether it will have live view or not), CompactFlash card support and wireless flash from the camera. There were even more rumors flying around, too.
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Forthcoming Sony Alpha DSLRs Spec Lists Rumored
Since we first saw the "advanced amateur" Sony Alpha DSLR earlier this year, it's been shrouded in mystery and its spec list has been rife with guesswork and conjecture. Now we're seeing the next round of soothsaying by a flimsy Franco-rumor site, telling us that the higher-end amateur model will have a 14.4-megapixel sensor, a 2.5-inch LCD viewscreen (no word about whether it will have live view or not), CompactFlash card support and wireless flash from the camera. There were even more rumors flying around, too.More »
digital cameras
Although Sony has yet to confirm anything, the camera world is full of little whispers that a new camera is about to join its Alpha range of digital SLRs, along with a range of full-frame lenses. There is all sorts of speculation about the model number (so we won't bother going into that) but there is a general consensus about what the new boy will come with...
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Rumors Abound of New Sony DSLR and Matching Full-Frame Lenses
Although Sony has yet to confirm anything, the camera world is full of little whispers that a new camera is about to join its Alpha range of digital SLRs, along with a range of full-frame lenses. There is all sorts of speculation about the model number (so we won't bother going into that) but there is a general consensus about what the new boy will come with...
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the future is orange
Brionvega Alpha TV is more Future Classic than Retro-Chic
Brionvega has been making TVs for over 60 years now and some of its retro models are still available, albeit on the expensive side. The Italian company has just come out with the Alpha TV—which is still at the concept phase, so no prices, sorry—with a smidgen of retro styling (most of which is in the shiny remote control that is chunkier than Burt Reynold's moustache was—mmmmmm, dreamy) but which, on the whole, is very forward-looking. More »
digital cameras
Breaking! PMA 07: Sony Alpha Prototype, First Pics of 'High Amateur' Model
Sony had both its freshly-announced Alpha models under glass at PMA 2007 today, and this one will be aimed at so-called "High Amateurs." No word if that BongXedo beer bong posted here today will be required to purchase one of these DSLRs. More »
1:56 PM on Thu Mar 8 2007
By Charlie White
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12 comments
Latest by Jusben: I don't agree Rhett, the only things I would like to see on the alpha is the two 'wheels' for more »
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PMA 07 Breaking! Sony Alpha Flagship: First Pics
Here are a few more shots of that Sony Alpha flagship DSLR announced today. Even when we talked to Sony's Alpha Product Manager Mark Weir, he still wasn't talking. There was simply no more info available about the camera other than it'll be the highest-end product, it will incorporate Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, and it'll be suited for pro shooters. More »
1:21 PM on Thu Mar 8 2007
By Charlie White
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17 comments
Latest by Galley: Good lord, that lens is huge! What is it, 10 or 12 inches across? ;-) more »
