24 Mar, 2008
The iPod is definitely not short when it comes to peripherals, and the iWake Clock Radio from Memorex is another in a long line of such peripherals to be released. Available in blue, purple, and red metallic finishes, you get a white backlit LCD display, snooze function, an integrated AM/FM radio just in case you run out of fresh MP3s to listen to on your ipod, a wireless remote and a universal dock. Target is currently selling the Memorex iWake Clock Radio for $79.99 nationwide. (Read the full post about ‘Memorex iWake Clock Radio’…)
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24 Mar, 2008
Posted Mar 24th 2008 4:59PM by Donald MelansonFiled under: Digital Cameras, Misc. gadgets As if the much-hyped RED ONE camera didn’t have enough going for it already, it looks like it could soon be put to use for a slightly unexpected but most welcome task: capturing Super 8 film. That’s apparently possible thanks to what’s described as a “pre-prototype” rig that employs a RED ONE camera and a Moviestuff Workprinter XP system which, thanks to a direct interface to the RED’s GPI input, should allow you to do up 30 single frame captures per second in the RED’s 4K mode. As the On Super 8 blog points out, however, there’s still some “optical wizardry” needed to sit between the RED and the workprinter, but we’re guessing those Super 8 die-hards should be able to take care of that little detail before too long. (Read the full post about ‘RED ONE camera gets wrangled into Super 8 telecine system’…)
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24 Mar, 2008
The Asus Eee is cute, but wouldn’t it be nice if it had a shiny finish? Well, Proporta has a crystal case for this computer. The case’s goal is to protect the Asus Eee from scratches and shocks. For those familiar with Proporta, they usually make cases for phones, PDAs and MP3 players. Tags: sat-nav, MP3, Hi-fi, gadgets (Read the full post about ‘Asus Eee Crystal Case from Proporta’…)
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24 Mar, 2008
Virgin Mobile has just announced the availability of pre-paid calling plans. With Virgin Mobile’s new affordable pre-paid plans, consumers will now be able to choose between two options – the Pay As You Go plan or the Go Unlimited plan. Virgin Mobile’s new Pay As You Go plan has the value of Roll Forward Minutes wherein up to 5,000 unused minutes from the plan can be rolled forward to the new Minute Pack that customers would buy. In order to roll the minutes forward the new minutes must be purchased within 30 days of their last purchase. Virgin Mobile’s per-minute pack is priced at 5-cents per minute ($50 total) when a customer buys the 1,000 minute pack. (Read the full post about ‘Virgin Mobile announces “Pay As You Go” plans’…)
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24 Mar, 2008
Posted Mar 24th 2008 1:18PM by Donald MelansonFiled under: Storage It may already be dipping its own toes into the wild new world of solid state hard drives, but Seagate apparently isn’t so keen on others ditching traditional hard drives, and it’s now indicating that it might even sue ‘em if SSD really starts to catch on. (Read the full post about ‘Seagate warns it might sue SSD makers for patent infringement’…)
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24 Mar, 2008
Posted Mar 24th 2008 3:15PM by Ryan BlockFiled under: Transportation Sometimes even the plugged-in Engadget reader needs to pick up and head out for more relaxing climes. Well, for our fourth birthday this month we’re treating six lucky people to two round trip tickets destined for anywhere Virgin America flies. We wouldn’t want you traveling in something that doesn’t have power, network, and a seatback terminal, though, so you don’t have to sweat about completely unplugging to get from point A to point B. Check out the rules below, and good luck! Leave a comment below. It is in honor of our fourth birthday, after all, so we wouldn’t mind a bit of adulation — but it’s up to you. (Read the full post about ‘Happy birthday: take a trip in America’s largest flying gadget (part 2)’…)
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24 Mar, 2008
The headline says nearly everything. What it doesn’t tell you is that this incredible MAME case required just about every skill there is in order to build it: Furniture making (the box is scratch built from MDF), electronics, programming and, of course, Time Travel.
The one-man show behind the MAME TARDIS, Simon Jansen, is more geek than you’ll ever be (this is the guy who rendered the whole of Star Wars in ascii animation).
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24 Mar, 2008
Posted Mar 24th 2008 9:19AM by Joshua TopolskyFiled under: LaptopsAccording to a report on the lately-talkative Acer, the company’s first iteration of Eee PC-competition will be somewhat cheaper than ASUS’ current (and future) sticker prices. In a scant article, speculation abounds that the first wave of Acer-made 8.9-inch laptops will be priced around $350 to $400, while ASUS will market its 8.9-inch micro-top for $50 to $100 more. Word on the street is that Acer will launch its cheapo solution sometime in May, but ASUS will preempt the introduction with an April landing for the 2nd generation Eee. (Read the full post about ‘Acer’s Eee competition to have lower price tag, more beautiful eyes’…)
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24 Mar, 2008
LG Electronics announces the LG-KF510 slider mobile phone in Korea. The KF510 was already shown at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year. The LG-KF510 is sporting a slim design (10.9mm thin) with an eye-catching gradient coloring. Features of the LG LG-KF510 mobile phone include LG’s new Interactive Touch Lighting system, 3MP camera, mp3 player, and Auto Luminance Control (ALC). LG-KF510 will be available at most major mobile retailers in regions including Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, from the end of March. (Read the full post about ‘New LG LG-KF510′…)
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24 Mar, 2008
Overview TechnoGym, the world’s leading gym equipment manufacturers have come up with their new Kinesis Personal Heritage. From a beginner to an experienced fitness freak, this health equipment offers a wide range of benefits providing strength, breathing control, resistance, coordination, flexibility and posture control. The different programs available with TechnoGym Kinesis Personal Heritage include health and wellness, sport and toning. Features Full Gravity. Quiet and Safe. Multi-Purpose. Ergonomic. 200 Exercises in 1 sq meter. You get a bundle of user services with the multi-function TechnoGym Kinesis Personal Heritage. (Read the full post about ‘TechnoGym Kinesis Personal Heritage’…)
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