Mac Pro vs. PowerMac: How much faster is it? August 20, 2006
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Anandtech took the Mac Pro through their exhaustive hardware review process, then compared it to the old PowerMac to see just how much added improvement the switch to Intel made. The results? It's definitely faster as long as you're not using Rosetta to run non-universal binary applications.
On the inside, assembly-wise, the Mac Pro has many advantages over the PowerMac. There are four very easily accessible SATA hard drive sliders to add more storage. The RAM and PCI-E cards are both also very easy to get to when you have to make upgrades. Definitely an improvement over the PowerMac. There's also plenty more USB 2.0 and Firewire ports on the outside for external connectivity—again, one of the complaints about the PowerMac.
So how does it perform? Jump now.
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PS3 Online Network Up And Running Internally August 20, 2006
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It looks like things aren't going as badly for Sony as we thought, as the online portion of their PS3 is at least usable enough for internal testing. When gamespot went to test Full Auto 2 for the PlayStation 3, they played the online portion of the game on Sony's online network.
Like Xbox Live, the online service will be available when the console launches, and the "basic" version will be free. We look forward to more updates on how this develops, and whether they'll have a marketplace similar to Xbox Live's. – Jason Chen
Full Auto 2: Battlelines [Gamespot via Gadgetell]
USB Ass Cooler For Your Chair August 20, 2006
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As if the USB air conditioned shirt wasn't enough, sweaty Japanese peripheral makers felt the need to cool off their sweaty backsides as well.
The USB butt cooler goes onto your chair, over the cushion, and flows "cool" air onto your arse via the onboard fan. There's an on/off switch on the cable, which plus into your USB port.
The only downside I can see is if you let one go, the air cooler will blow it up right into your face. Blech. – Jason Chen
Product Page [Plusd.itmedia.co.jp via Everything USB]
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TileVision Waterproof Bathroom TV August 20, 2006
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Steelcube's Tilevision is a "totally waterproof" LCD TV based on LG-Philips' TFT technology. Since it's waterproof, you can enjoy the Tilevision in places where it there's always the danger of water spilling and splashing, namely the bathroom. Once installed, the Tilevision should provide you with hours of entertainment as you lather up, blow dry your hair or partake in other bathroom activities. (Of course, you can just as well install the Tilevision in your living room, but where's the fun in that?)
The Tilevision is available in a 17-inch (£1,289) and 23-inch (£1,989) version - both widescreen, mind you. They come with a black, silver or mirror finish. There's something about the UK and wacky gadgets. – Nicholas Deleon
Product Page [Steelcube via Chip Chick]
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MacBook SMC Update, Now Featuring Less Moo August 20, 2006
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Just when I was getting used to the nice moo noises coming from the MacBook, Apple went and got rid of it with a silly firmware update. MacBook owners, if you haven't done so already fire up the software updater to get the MacBook SMC Firmware Update v1.0.
According to the information page regarding this update, it adjusts the fan behavior in the MacBook. MooBeGone is what I like to call it. Maybe the MacBook can find a new farm animal to emulate. I swear I'll get this thing to quack before the day I die. – Travis Hudson
MacBook SMC Firmware Update [Via AppleInsider]
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Commodore Amiga Novelty Playing Cards August 20, 2006
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Sure, having naked ladies and Hooters girls are always nice, how about tickling that inner geek bone? These cards just may be able to do it. This is a standard 52 card deck that features a variety of different models of the Commodore Amiga. The jokers even feature the classic, BoingBall. Nevermind the naked ladies, I'll take the vintage computer. The deck is available for $18 and will likely make all of your geek friends swoon. – Travis Hudson
Product Page [Via Retro Thing]
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