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Although its death looms, the long awaited, highly anticipated Windows XP SP3 is now available for download. We first reported the April 29 availability a couple of weeks ago, so here is your follow-up complete with a direct download link to XP SP3.

The service pack houses over 1,000 hotfixes and patches and includes new features such as Network Access Protection and Black Hole Router Detection (which sounds awesome and scary). Regardless, Microsoft is still touting a June 30 cut-off date for XP support.

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If Tom Cruise had this gizmo when Katie was preggars with Suri, she never would have made it out of the house. Remember how he bought the fetal ultrasound machine for use at home and took photos almost every hour? (According to National Enquirer, and you know how they fact-check all their stories.) KickTrak does just what you think it does. The non-invasive handheld device counts your baby’s kicks to track his movement and assure you that he’s doing well. Ultimately, its real goal is to prevent the risk of stillbirth. Starting at 24 weeks, the kickTrak records and stores the time it takes for your baby to complete 10 movements, including kicks, rolls, jabs, and turns– once a day, at the same time, when your baby is usually most active. (Read the full post about ‘kickTrak - baby kick counting’…)

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Here we are with the DXG-569V HD camcorder which won’t break the bank with its $169 price tag. While it won’t do full HD, it is still capable of recording HD video up to 1,280 x 720 at 30 fps for crystal clear memories, although the 32MB of internal memory will fill up faster than you can get a decent clip in. Thankfully, they have included an SD/SDHC memory card slot which ought to go a long way in helping you preserve memories in HD. Other features are as follows :-

• 3″ TFT display
• 5 megapixel CMOS sensor for still image shooting
• Digital voice recorder
• Mass storage device capability
• TV-out
• 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios

The color choice isn’t too exciting though, with only silver or black at your disposal.

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Not long ago we looked at a concept device that was a solar umbrella that could be used to recharge your electronic gizmos on the go. Today, we see a similar device that harnesses the power of the sun for reenergizing gadgets but can also be used as a place to put your beverage. I give you the SOLo Lounge Table. Created by Intelligent Forms Designs Inc., the SOLo Lounge Table is a table top recharge station equipped to harness the power of the sun and provide over 17 kilowatts of power on average each year. The energy is stored in a hidden battery array inside the table and can be tapped by the standard USB, lighter or 3-prong outlet to power all sorts of devices. (Read the full post about ‘SOLo Lounge Table recharges your gadgets outdoors’…)

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If you’ve been holding out for the WiMAX-enabled variant of the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet, worry no more. Online retailer Buy.com is apparently offering a discount on the N810 WiMAX, marking down the price to $456 from $479. That’s not what I would call major savings, but hey - go use the $23 you save and buy yourself a nice meal in a restaurant somewhere. Tags: gadgetry, computers, technology, hi fi (Read the full post about ‘Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition Priced’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Apr 28th 2008 at 8:20AM What’s a flagging microprocessor company to do after an absolutely tumultuous 2007 (and start to 2008)? Why, dish out its own desktop family, of course! At least that’s what AMD is reckoning judging by the abrupt introduction of the Business Class desktop. Obviously the firm’s very first computer brand, the series is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, but it’s noted that even the “biggest corporate clients” can find something to love. The company is planning to move the units via Acer, HP, Dell, Fujitsu-Siemens and Lenovo, and they’ll be available with Athlon X2 dual-core, Phenom X3 triple-core and Phenom X4 quad-core CPUs. (Read the full post about ‘AMD introduces Business Class desktops for the suits’…)

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The Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel from Fanatec aims to elevate your computer game driving experience to the next level, and is compatible with the PS3 platform as well. Licensed by Porsche and specifically designed to work with outstanding racing titles such as GT5: Prologue and Racedriver: GRID, it features wireless USB technology for both wheels and pedals. Main features include a trio of force feedback motors, a smooth belt drive, a 6+1 speed H-pattern gear stick, a clutch pedal and a brake with soft-stop for both pedals. Options such as automotive grade leather for the steering wheel, illuminated buttons, and adjustable tuning are also thrown in with each purchase. (Read the full post about ‘Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel’…)

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Word on the street has it that PureDepth will be shipping its first Multi-Layer Display LCDs pretty soon, featuring technology that boasts of two or more layers of lcd panels which share a common back light source. This will create a depth effect when you’re viewing material without the need for 3D glasses which tend to induce headaches more than anything else. PureDepth has signed agreements with Samsung to further develop this display in cell phones while Sanyo will do cell phones, gaming solutions and automotive electronics. More eye candy for the masses - when will the bus actually stop? When we have in-the-eye HUDs? (Read the full post about ‘PureDepth Multi-Layer LCD to Ship Soon’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Apr 27th 2008 at 11:29PM We already knew Lenovo’s 11-inch darling was shipping to eager US-based consumers “soon,” but now we’ve got a definitive date for you to circle on that jam-packed calendar: April 29th. The IdeaPad U110 will indeed be available for order on Tuesday, and it’ll be starting a full Benjamin less than we previously heard (down to $1,899, to be exact) directly from Lenovo. (Read the full post about ‘Lenovo’s IdeaPad U110 showcased on video, available in US on April 29′…)

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There are a couple of Nokia 6600s available now - and you can tell by the image above their respective form factors. The Nokia 6600 is available in Fold and Slide models, where shared specifications include :- 16 million colors display High gloss surface that “wakes up” when tapped twice 3G connectivity Digital camera with double LED flash Hidden outer display Bluetooth connectivity The Nokia 6600 Fold has a lousier digital camera though at 2 megapixels, while the Nokia 6600 Slide has a 3.2 megapixel shooter. Strangely enough, the former is 25 Euros more expensive than the latter at 275 Euros before taxes and subsidies. Be prepared to pay considerably more when it is finally available. (Read the full post about ‘Nokia 6600 comes in 2 Variants’…)

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