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Take heed, UK computer aficionados, for Dell is launching the Latitude D620 and Latitude D820 (pictured here), two slim laptops with Intel Core Duo processors. The biggest difference between the two models is that the D620 features a 14.1-inch WXGA wide aspect screen while the D820 is blessed with a 15.4-inch WXGA wide aspect screen;…
Cray, that maker of supercomputers from days of yore, has decided to jump into the biggest superschlong computer contest, creating a machine it has given the prosaic name of “Baker.” The company expects it to be the first computer to break the petaflop barrier. That is, unless IBM beats Cray to the punch with its…
I’ve been waiting for a few weeks now to bust this new Gateway ultralight open and I’m pleased to say that this ultra-light laptop that is a grand departure from Gateway’s current line-up and an interesting PC, if slightly flawed, PC to boot. Read on, post jump. The best thing about the NX100 is its…
Update: The Das Keyboard 2 was supposed to go on sale March 27, but the shipments were held up at customs. The new Das (pictured above) will be available starting April 3. The creator of the all-black, all-blank Das Keyboard claims it will improve your typing 100 percent in a few weeks. As someone who…
Modeled after the highly nostalgic Rubik’s Cube, this game takes all of the coolness of Sudoku and makes it worse. Rather than having a handy book where you fill in the numbers, this puzzle requires you to set up a Sudoku puzzle on the board first, then complete it. It is set to ship in…
Heating problems has been a concern with the Xbox 360 since day one. A lot of the initial lockups were blamed on the heating/cooling of the 360. Nyko Technologies has released a handy and affordable peripheral to hopefully put a stop to all of the heat-related Xbox 360 Problems. The Intercooler is a snap-on accessory…
News Geneva L and XL All-in-One Speaker Sony SMU-WM10 Wireless Mouse Now Shipping Google Gets Their Patent on for Free Wi-Fi Zac Scooter Zips You Around for Nearly Zip ChannelGuide360: Video Podcasts for the 360 Toshiba Offers USB Flash Drives for Laptops, LCDs, PDAs HDTV Dinner Giveaway: Sad Pandas Dogone Dog Fart Neutralizing Thong Miss…
I’m going to give these guys props for making something that I would actually want in my living room, unlike certain white boxes with handles and iPod ports we’ve all seen. The 600W XL and 100 W L systems have iPod docks and built-in speakers along with an FM tuner, CD player, and cool front…
Sony goes for high style with its SMU-WM10 wireless mouse, forgetting that objects that are manipulated by human hands are generally easier to use if they conform to the hand’s shape. The rectangular 800dpi mouse is only 18mm thick, nice for traveling but compounding its ergonomic difficulties. On the upside, Sony says it will last…
Google’s next step to taking over the world is slowly becoming a reality as they have filed for three patents relating to wireless internet access. Coincidentally these patents deal with branding, advertising and subsidizing. The rumors of free Wi-Fi from Google began circulating late last year and now it seems this may become a reality.…
Zac Electrica brings you this electric scooter from Portugal that can go 15 miles an hour and runs for an hour on a charge. Using two 12-volt rechargeable batteries hidden under the running board, the “little scooter that could” can climb a 10-degree hill as long as you don’t weigh more than 176 pounds. You…
I guess today is special interest website day. We received a note about this interesting little site that lists WMV feeds that you can stream using Windows MCE on a PC. While the process—and the site—is a little convoluted, it’s nice to know there’s someone out there looking out for us. Website [ChannelGuide360]
Everyone knows that electronic equipment will cause the downfall of humanity. Luckily we have people like Toshiba trying to do something about it. Their latest project, TERRE — Toshiba’s Environmental Recovery and Recycling Effort — is offering an incentive for turning over electronic equipment to them for safe and proper recycling. They will send a…
That’s what we are, sad pandas. There is a little over 24 hours until the contest deadline and we only have four entries. One of which we showed you yesterday. All we want you to do is build some kind of an HDTV product out of food, take a picture and email it to us.…
You can stop squinting now, your eyes aren’t deceiving you—we really did post a photo of a dog wearing a thong. But not just any dog thong! No, the Dogone thong is the “comfortable and least intrusive means for deodorizing gassy discharges”, and you know you can trust it because it comes from the #1…
I’m thinking if you have a girlfriend who likes knives, you might as well get her a proper Swiss Army knife, but what do I know. Anyway, what we have here is a pink swiss army knife with flashlight, keychain, needle and thread, a pill box and even a cuttin’ knife. While she won’t be…
Silly rabbit! DRM is for companies to feel better about giving you their precious, precious content! What would happen if someone figured out how to crack CSS, AAC, or even WMV encryption? Anarchy! Lost profits! Horror! Oh, wait. Anyway, here’s an entire website dedicated to hating DRM. We encourage you to blow this site up…
Too lazy to build yourself an Enigma machine from a DIY kit? If you’ve got enough money, say, fifteen thousand dollars or so, why not just buy this original Enigma 3 machine off of eBay? The seller is in Germany and the auction ends on April 3rd. Frankly, we don’t know how anyone is expected…
Why is it that all those potty training toilets for our sons are of the sit-down variety? Because women control the world, and are biased against men who mark their territory around the toilet while stand-up peeing. Well, boys, no longer will your son have to suffer the indignity of peeing like a girlie. Meet…
This one goes to eleven! Who needs a ruler, measuring tape, stylus, pencil, and pen when you have this magical conglomeration of classy coolness? It costs a mere $40 and will save you so much time when you need to stab your eye out—and want to know how deep into the brain you’re going—after spending…