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Intel has just cut its processor prices by up to 31%, and this will see the quad-core Q6600 hit $193 from $224, and the desktop Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16GHz) is more affordable at $183 compared to the old price of $266. If you’ve been eyeing the Core 2 Duo E7200 (2.53GHz) for some time already, it will now retail nearer the Benjamin mark at $113 compared to $133 of yore. One range of processors, the QX Extreme processors, will not experience this benefactory act from Intel though. Will you upgrade your computer now that Intel’s processors are more affordable? Tags: PDA, gadgetry, cool gear, laptops (Read the full post about ‘Intel Slashes Processor Prices’…)

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If you’re looking for a portable speaker solution as your notebook speakers aren’t loud enough to cater for a small classroom, perhaps the FiiO S3 portable speaker would be a viable solution. This device features two 1.2W speakers that won’t bring down the roof with its performance, but ought to be enough to work up a handful of people around you. It can be powered directly via USB or AA batteries, and boasts the added functionality of an SDHC memory card slot and an integrated mp3 player, essentially turning this into a portable digital boombox. The FiiO S3 will retail for $30 a pop. (Read the full post about ‘FiiO S3 Portable Speaker’…)

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Most blood pressure monitors we know are portable devices that are wrapped around your arm before it gets to work - this one does the same albeit with a slightly different approach. It comes with a detachable wireless display for optimal viewing. This is the only blood pressure monitor that transmits measurements to a detachable wireless display that can be positioned up to two feet from the main unit for optimal viewing. Easier to use than wraparound cuff models, your arm rests comfortably in the enclosed cuff which inflates with a push of a button. The monitor uses the oscillometric method of measurement to record blood pressure readings accurate to within 3mmHg and pulse rate accurate to within 5%. (Read the full post about ‘Wireless Display Blood Pressure Monitor’…)

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When was the last time you played a game with Sonic the Hedgehog in it? Maybe you’ve been staying away from the little blue speed devil since his days on the Genesis, or maybe you’ve been playing all the way up to Mario & Sonic Go To The Olympics, and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. One thing is for sure, barely anybody played Sonic and the Secret Rings. So why would Sega want to revive that particular series? One can only surmise… The new title, which will be previewed in the September edition of Nintendo Power is called Sonic and the Black Knight. A scan of the cover showed up last week, but there was no way to confirm if the image shown was real or not. (Read the full post about ‘Sonic to fight the Black Knight’…)

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Saying sorry doesn’t mean you’ll change. Less than a week after Apple apologized for problems with its recently launched online service MobileMe, more issues arose. This time, some users are experiencing  inaccessibility to e-mail, while European free trial users were hit with an accidental credit/debit card charge of over 100 British pounds. MobileMe’s support web site displays a status message reading, "1% of MobileMe members cannot access MobileMe Mail. We apologize for any inconvenience." However, one percent may be a generous estimate. A quick Twitter search reveals that several users are unable to access Mail; in an Apple support forum thread,  some users have reported experiencing Mail downtime since July 18. (Read the full post about ‘Apple Apologizes for MobileMe — Again’…)

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Every once in a while, some new idea comes along that is very practical, but probably won’t be implemented because “it has always been done this way”. For example, the idea of wine in pop-top cans. I’m sure a lot of wine connoisseurs are probably saying: “Wine in pop-top cans? Zut alors! Cans are for beer! Fine wine shall not be drank like le Budweiser!” Two Swedish designers named Jens Andersson and Jonas Forsman have created a special kind of can designed for wine-drinking. As you can see, they are definitely classier looking than traditional 12 ounce cans, especially when it comes to the shape and the pop-top. In case you are wondering, they are recyclable. (Read the full post about ‘Wine in pop-top cans: A sign of the times’…)

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Folks who own the Wii - the top selling console in the US for this generation, will soon be able to look forward to newer accessories that are supposed to enhance the gaming experience. InvenSense has a hand in these new updates this time round, shipping its IDG-600 multi-axis MEMS rate gyroscope in mass quantities to Nintendo for use in its Wii MotionPlus accessory. What’s the Wii MotionPlus, you ask? Well, it is an add-on peripheral that connects to the bottom end of the Wiimote, using both an accelerometer and the original sensor bar for a more comprehensive tracking process that results in a more accurate reading with each swing of your arm. (Read the full post about ‘Wii ups the ante with new accessories’…)

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Motorola has made its intentions clear with this new Bluetooth headset in Korea known as the H680 Female, targeting 50% of the world’s population. It comes in a gorgeous design, measuring a diminutive 41mm x 18mm x 12mm while weighing just 12 grams. It connects via Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, ensuring crystal clear conversations at all times. You will be able to pick up the Motorola H680 Female from Korea for approximately $80 - not idea if it is readily available in other parts of the world though. (Read the full post about ‘Motorola H680 Female Bluetooth headset’…)

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Not too long ago the Croissant Wrist Rest made its way around the net, coming with a fresh bread scent.  However, this latest wrist rest is definitely way cooler.  First of all, this squishy little frog can be hooked up to your USB port and to activate the pretty lights.  Nothing is cooler than a squishy glowing frog, it’s just the rules.  Although, it does look a little morbid, since it looks more like a frog that was recently run over by a truck.  Well maybe not a truck, probably just some evil little kid with a wagon or something equally small and fatal. (Read the full post about ‘The lighted Ur. Frog Wrist Rest’…)

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BenQ will definitely introduce a smile to the faces of those who want to hop on the Blu-ray bandwagon by reducing the price of its BR 100 BD-ROM optical drive by a whopping 33%, touching a new low of $120 compared to the previous recommended sticker price tag of $179. Analysts have predicted a further decrease in prices later this year, targeting a level nearer to the $100 mark. If that were the case, do expect Blu-ray movie sales to start increasing slowly but surely. I would say this will indirectly impact the rise of widescreen LCD monitors that support full HD resolution. At what price are you comfortable with for a BD-ROM drive? (Read the full post about ‘BenQ Reduces BD-ROM Drive Price’…)

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