Synaptics Mobile Phone Concept August 21, 2006
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The Onyx, a phone concept by Synapics, uses touch-sensitive technology to control the device via its horizontally oriented screen. Though touchs-sensitive control is nothing new in phones—they've been in Windows Mobile 5 phones for a while now—this one recognizes "not only points and taps but also shapes and complex movements, together with multi-point input." Some cool applications of that would be:
a phone call to Onyx can be answered by simply holding it to your cheek, messages sent by swiping them off the screen with the whole finger.
Though this is just a concept, Synaptics says the first phone using this technology will be out sometime this year. Slashgear is taking a wild stab and thinking it may be used in the iPhone, but we'll believe it when we see it.
Synaptics and Pilotfish Collaborate to Develop Next Generation Mobile Phone Concept [Slashgear]
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OKWAP A323 Astro Boy Phone: Chock With Astro Boy-ness August 21, 2006
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This limited edition Astro Boy cellphone has themed buttons, ringtones, wallpaper, emoticons, a charm, and a mini-mural of the android hero blasting off to save the day. We know almost nothing about the slider phone, except it has a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a feature to translate Chinese, the phone's native language, into English. We wants one! A full photo gallery, with wallpaper, after the jump.
Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1: DJ and Musician-Friendly Audio Interface August 21, 2006
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It doesn't take long for DJs and musicians to figure out that internal audio cards are crap for any real work, when it comes to sound quality, features, and performance. So, with a mind-numbing array options, how do you choose a replacement? Native Instruments' new Audio Kontrol 1 could be a good choice, with a $300 list price. It's got a slick-looking, honking-huge knob on the top you can use to control sound level easily, and controls that are neither ugly nor confusing as with some of its competitors. Low-latency (4ms) USB 2.0 audio drivers let you can run your instrument through it or play software instruments without a noticeable delay, specially important on Windows. And a dedicated headphone jack lets you cue through headphones, which is handy not only for DJs, but when you want a separate headphone mix for recording or performing. There's stiff competition in this field from other terrific, cheap interfaces, but the Audio Kontrol 1 ought to be on the short list.
Native Instruments Launches Audio Interface: Big Knob, Low Latency, Headphone Out [Create Digital Music]
Playstation 3 Interface Video: Too Small, Looks like a PSP Menu August 21, 2006
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Direct Feed PS3 UI Video [ign, via Kotaku]
SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Reviewed (Verdict: Freakin' Sweet) August 21, 2006
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I've been a USB flash drive user for years. I'm finishing up college and I practically live on one of these between my laptop, desktop, labs and classes. I've been doing the 'ole file drag'n'drop for years. So reviewing a USB flash drive is about as entertaining as watching Snakes on a Plane—just kidding, Snakes on a Plane was freaking awesome.
Let's just say I was a little surprised by how much the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium stood out. It isn't your average USB flash drive, thanks to the form factor and amazing U3 Launchpad—I will get into later. Now, hit the jump for the full review.
Gear Raves: Sonicare Elite 7750 August 21, 2006
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I'm a little late to the Sonicare party, but hot damn if these aren't great. I just picked one up last week and already my mouth feels cleaner than it's ever been before—even after a dentist's visit. It vibrates faster than Michael J. Fox after a coke binge back when he was alive—wait, what do you mean he's not dead? Apologies, Mr. Fox.
So, what do our readers think of the Sonicare? Do you guys love it as well, or do you lean more towards Oral-B? And do you have any tips/hacks on using or cleaning it? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Exclusive: Video of Optimus Mini Keyboard Doubling as Slot Machine August 21, 2006
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I got my hands all over the first Optimus Mini Keyboard—you remember, that one with screens inside each button. Here's the first video of the little fella in action. I set the buttons up to show world time, control firefox and WMP. Then I set it up as a slot machine. Jackpot!
Optimus Mini [internal]
Optimus 3-Key OLED Keyboard [thinkgeek]
Interact-TV Adds RAID To Media Servers August 21, 2006
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I'm betting that like most people, you don't back up your digital media. That lovingly compiled collection of ripped Anime? Destroyed faster than Tokyo in a nuclear war if your hard drive dies. Interact-TV has your back: they've just announced MediaSafe, an option on their Telly MC1200 and TellyRAID home media servers that uses a RAID array that saves the data to a second hard drive. That way, if one of the drives dies, you've still got a copy on the second, and the Anime marathon can continue while you swap out the knackered drive.
Acer Aspire 9800 20-inch Laptop Reviewed August 21, 2006
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There is a line where a laptop is no longer a laptop: when you wouldn't want to put it on your lap because it'll restrict the blood flow to your legs. This Acer Aspire 9800 crosses this line: This behemoth has a 20-inch screen and weighs in at a thigh-crushing 17.3 pounds. Although it has a HD-DVD drive, for $2799 you could get a kick-ass gaming desktop and a wireless keyboard, which might also help to preserve future generations; all that heat ain't good for your nether regions.
Acer Aspire 9800 [CNet]
Man Blames Dell Laptop for House Fire August 21, 2006
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A Florida man has leaped onto the Dell laptop explosion bandwagon by claiming his house was burnt to a crisp because a Dell laptop ignited his couch on fire. At about 5 a.m. Louis Minnear awoke to the smell of an electrical fire, after quickly surveying his house and finding nothing, he went back to bed. Forty-five minutes later he was awoken again, except this time to his couch on fire.
The story gets a little odder. Minnear quickly led his family out of the house and began making trips in an out saving what valuables he could before the flame got too big. Conveniently two of the family members—Minnear's oldest sons—were staying with other family at the time of the fire. The fire marshal ahs been called in for an investigation to find the true cause of the fire, but Minnear insists it was the Dell laptop that he conveniently knew was left on the couch sitting on papers.
The most notable belongings lost was a collection of 843 DVDs, according to the family. Holy damn, who knows exactly how many DVDs you own, especially if it is over 800. Something seems a little fishy about this story. These exploding Dell laptop batteries are becoming the new McDonalds hot coffee.
Man blames Dell laptop for house fire [Herald Tribune]
The Belkin Skype WiFi phone August 21, 2006
The Belkin Skype WiFi phone is a phone that looks like your cell, but works only with Skype and only over WiFi. It's about the same size as a larger candybar style phone—maybe 125% as long, wide, and thick as a Sony Ericsson T610. We got our hands on one and ran it through our testing process to see if it lived up to its Skype hype.
Did it?
First Pics of the iRiver N20, Smallest Screened MP3 Player August 21, 2006
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A picture of the iRiver N20, which is being trumpeted as the world's smallest digital audio player to feature a screen, has made it out into the open today. Pictured on the left, trained eyes have surmised that the N20 may be a scaled down version of the U10 Clix.
While not yet confirmed, the N20 is expected to do most everything that its bigger Clix brothers can do, save for video playback. There's still no word on its release date. When the company, you know, actually starts releasing information on the digital audio player, we'll have it here quicker than a hiccup.
iRiver N20 [iRiverFans via dapreview.net]
Self-Playing Virtuoso Violin, World's First (Allegedly) August 21, 2006
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Not everyone can be a violin playing master, but with the Vistuoso Violin, you sure can pretend to be. Watch as "[a]n invisible hand glides the bow across the strings producing a genuine violin sound -- with no human in sight." The sounds produced by the violin are actual violin sounds and not the deceiving sounds of a digital synthesizer.
The Virtuoso is MIDI-compatible and was invented by one of the guys at the helm of NASA during its famed Apollo program. Be sure to watch the infomercial-quality video explaining the ins and outs of the Virtuoso.
Price? Methinks it'd probably be cheaper to get professional violin lessons than shell out the $17,500 required to purchase the Virtuoso. At least the seller includes some accessories with your purchase, like a display cabinet and a 40-watt amp.
Product Page [QRS Music via TechEBlog]
Garfield Webcam, Cuter than Doraemon August 21, 2006
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Hey fellow Gizmodo writer, Jason Chen. I'm calling you and your bitchass Doraemon webcam out. Enter the Garfield webcam. This authentic, American (kind of) webcam features that friendly, lasagna-loving cat ready to film your most naughty antics in a crappy 640x480 resolution. It is available for $32 from Brando. I am now taking bets on who would win in a fight: Garfield or Doraemon. What the hell is a Doraemon, anyway?
Product Page [Brando]
Corsair Nautilus500 Water Cooling System August 21, 2006
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Known for its high quality RAM, Corsair is diversifying its operations with the release of the Nautilus500, a water cooling system for people who demand that their CPUs perform as well as possible. The beginner-friendly QuickInstall lets otherwise nervous users install the cooling system on top of their computer without having to open up the case. Users can expect to see a 30 percent improvement in CPU cooling and 40 percent improvement in GPU cooling.
Gamers-on-the-go will also appreciate a quick method of installing the Nautilus500 without having to drain the water. LAN party hopping, the nerd's version of bar hopping.
You can grab the Nautilus500 for an MSRP of $159.
Product Page [Corsair via Fareastgizmos.com]
SIRIUS Update: Pics, Info, More! August 21, 2006
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If you recall, last week SIRIUS had a super secret press event that, unfortunately, bloggers were not invited to. So I've been spending hours upon hours hunting down info about what went down. To begin with, the guys at Orbitcast have found some beloved high-resolution photos of a couple of the announced receivers. The Starmate4 is pictured above and the Sportster3 is pictured below it.
Other information has surfaced from this press event regarding the highly anticipated (for me, at least) Stiletto portable music players. We first heard details about the Stiletto 100 last week when some Crutchfield catalog scans hit the Interweb. The Stiletto 100 will be able to store up to 100 hours of audio, includes Wi-Fi and an antenna for live SIRIUS streaming. It will be available in September for $350.
The Stiletto 10 will store 10 hours of audio and is essentially the same as it's bustier brother except the lack of Wi-Fi and the cheaper ($250) price tag. The Stiletto 10 will be available in October.
Starmate4, Sportster3, Stiletto 100 & 10 Details [Orbitcast]
Samsung Releases 70" HDTV for Consumers August 21, 2006
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So there are pretty damn big TVs out there, 60-inch, 70-inch, and hell, even a 103 incher. Nobody in their right mind is going to own one of these except celebrities. Samsung has announced today the addition of three 70-inch TVs designed for the "consumer market." These LCD TVs will support full 1080p high definition.
Okay Samsung, take a hint. If you really wanted to develop a 70-inch LCD TV for the consumer market, then drop all of the goodies that will skyrocket the price of the machine. The inclusion of 1080p, a 180 degree viewing angle, 8ms response time and 2,000:1 contrast ratio will likely make this LCD well over the price range of the majority of average consumers. At least it is an LCD rather than plasma.
Samsung Electronics Develops First 70-inch LCD TV Panel [Akihabara]
Box Pics, Specs of Sprint's Treo 700wx Leaked, August 31 Release Date August 21, 2006
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The world is holding its breath waiting for more details on Sprint's version of the Palm Treo 700w, and, lo and behold, we've got some more info on the little wundergadget. Due to arrive on August 31, the most exciting tidbit of information that we have today is that the Treo will have double the amount of memory compared to its Verizon Wireless counterpart. Accordingly, the smartphone will see an "x" added to its name, thus making it the Sprint Treo 700wx by Palm. Presumably, the "x" stands for "expanded," and hopefully not "extreme."
There's even more goodies today with several pictures of the box (!) making their way to the Internets.
The Windows Mobile 5.0 Treo 700wx, again, should make its way into your local mall's Sprint kiosk on August 31.
700W to arrive on 8/31/06 for Sprint [TreoCentral.com]
Onkyo's Screenless Portable Media Player August 21, 2006
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Onkyo must have gone batshit insane because this fall—September 1 to be exact—they will be releasing a portable media player that lacks a screen completely. This is more of a hybrid between a media center and a portable media player. Hopefully the lack of a screen will cut the price down significantly.
The player appears to support damn near every video and audio format out there, except Apple's beloved AAC and MOV. It also includes many different output cables including composite, component, audio and includes AC power and a car adapter (car pc, anyone?).
Onkyo's Multimedia player with 2.5-inch HDD [Akihabara]
Textable iBall, the Big Ball That Displays Text Messages August 21, 2006
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Spacewriter's Textable iBall is poised to change the way you read text messages, since, apparently, reading text messages on a cellphone is passé. Once you've inserted the proper SIM card, the 11-inch iBall can display text messages, images and animations on its surface in a variety of groovy colors, including green, red, blue, turquoise, mauve, yellow and black. It comes with 64Mb of memory to store plenty of your friends' adorable drunk texts messages.
How much would you pay for such a stunning advancement in science? $0? $1? Significantly more than that, amigos, since the Textable iBall retails for a startling $940. Add the uncertainty of whether or not it even works on U.S. cellular networks and you've got yourself a real winner.
Product Page [Spacewriter via Gearlog]
Pretty in Pink PS2 Due This November August 21, 2006
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Sony has answered every [UK] boy and girl's wish just in time for the holidays with the announced release of a pink-colored version of its PlayStation 2 console. Destined to be a hit amongst the Chelsea crowd, this pink PS2 will also come bundled with a pink controller, a pink memory card as well as with the totally masculine game Singstar Pop. With the pink PS2, Sony is playing catch-up with other companies that long ago realized that the way to reach out to the female market is to paint every product pink.
The dolled up PS2 should hit British stores this November for around $246.
Pink PS2 arriving in November [Stuff Magazine UK]
The Cooking Audio Player August 21, 2006
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I thought we’d reached the end of iPod dock inventiveness. Actually, I prayed that we’d reached the end but it just goes to show that sinners like me got no spiritual pull with the Big Bopper.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get weirder, meet the Cooking Audio Player, a prototype designed by David Gu. The only problem is that it doesn’t actually cook. It might look like a blender but it’s really just a vegetable/condiment holder disguised as a blender. So what is it?
Well, it’s a wireless music streaming player that also happens to hold onions and carrots. I can hear Apple rushing through a patent as I type. Via Yanko
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London Gets Week-Long Games Festival August 21, 2006
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Time to stretch those thumbs, start that caffeine drip and work out a grueling games-training schedule because for one week in October, London is going to be Game Heaven.
The news comes not a second too soon since last week saw the sad cancellation of the Games Market Europe show. The first London Games Festival is hoping to revive local games gatherings with a sprawling week of events across the capital.
A mix of public and industry events will take place at venues ranging from HMV and John Lewis on Oxford St to the BAFTA HQ and the Vue Cinema in Leicester Sq. HMV will play host for Tournament Week , John Lewis The Family Game Show and the Vue Cinema will host a gaming tournament for up to 400 King Fragger wannabies. There will be a Careers Fair and, if you have an idea for the next “rabid, gun-toting squirrel” game you will have a chance to meet potential developers and publishers at the aptly named Lizard’s Lair.
The festival will run from Oct 2-7 and, while most events are free, you will need a ticket so get online and book your place now. Via Hexus
Pink PS2 For The Ladies August 21, 2006
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Sony’s working hard on getting that elusive female gamer money. I think girls might actually fork out more for better, more girl-oriented games or, just the odd game that didn’t involve axe-wielding, hacking, cars, zombies or upwardly mobile gang-bangers. But that's just me.
Sony though has decided it would be a helluva lot cheaper to buy a few cans of spray paint. What you see above is the bubblegum pink version of the PS2, due in November. The £100 Pink PS2 will come with a matching pair of Dualshock controllers and a pink memory card. Tacky or tasteful, you decide.
Isn’t it a bit late though – and a bit insulting - with the PS3 arriving in a few months to be trying to flog a few more PS2 consoles by suddenly remembering that girl gamers exist too? Via Stuff
news games gaming PS2 playstation sony
Tokyoflash Retrofit Watch: Looks Like The Future August 21, 2006
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When the writers of Gizmodo aren't diving into our Duck Talesesque sea of gold, we "spend" it. And we say "spend" because it's basically just throwing our money away on random items that offer us a really enjoyable week of just checking them out - before they are placed on our shelf and forgotten about until we move or die or something.
The Tokyoflash Retrofit watch is the perfect fling item. It features an angled green or red LED matrix display that animates when you toggle between time and date. Other features: it tells the time and looks cool. That's what it does. The watch comes in expensive names like Cylon Silver, Galactic Gold and will set you back £70. But we ask you, what's more important in life? Money, or temporary delusions of self-worth?
12-Foot Inflatable Home Theatre, Minus The Theatre August 21, 2006
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I've spent so much on my home theatre and video games that I actually feel guilty going outside on a nice day. Still, the 12-Foot Inflatable Home Theatre might not be the solution.
The kit includes an inflatable 12-foot (144 inch) screen, repair kit (bad omen), some ground stakes, PVC, plastic ground sheeting and we're bored. In the end, you're getting a functional screen and 30 feet of RCA cable. The fact that it's unnecessarily inflatable will only lead to its eventual demise by stick. But for some, £700 is a small price to watch sweet, sweet giant gorilla video by the pool.
Product Page [via bornrich]
XPIN MX-430 GPS: If You're Lost At Least You Can Watch TV August 21, 2006
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DK EMD will release the XPIN MX-430 GPS/entertainment device next week. It's a GPS navigator, powered by the SiRF-III chip and at the same time, it's a video player sporting DMB and DVD/Divx connectivity. The GPS/Video/Thing has two gigabytes of flash memory built-in with an SD slot supporting more.
The design element of merit: different antennas for the GPS and DMB to increase receiving rates. It would be like having two ears...I mean eyes...ok...not legs...
No UK release yet.
Product Info [via mobliewhack]
Xbox 360 Vision Camera Facial Mapping Demo August 21, 2006
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Speaking of The Xbox Live Vision Camera, the upcoming Xbox 360 peripheral was demoed at Gamefest this week, showing off some great upcoming features. Among them, video chat, using your picture as your gamer pic (with various image processing effects), and facial recognition similar to the one we saw at E3.
One of the best applications, in our opinion, is the Digimask Face Rendering system, where you can take your face and map it onto a real 3D model to use in games. Very awesome, and pretty damn accurate. But is it me or is this guy's mapped 3D face suspiciously similar to Frank West from Dead Rising? Or am I just playing that game way too much?
An Update on Microsoft's Xbox 360 Live Vision Camera Technology [Gamasutra via Gamerscore Blog]
Xbox Live Vision Camera Sold Early, Put On Flickr August 21, 2006
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We found this Flickr Gallery from Digg, showing the Xbox Live Vision camera apparently in the hands of one lucky customer. Guess someone at Toys R Us doesn't know their 8/18 from their 9/18, and sold it a wee bit early.
Good thing for this chap the last Xbox Live Dashboard update enabled camera support for games and gamerpics. In fact, John Porcaro from the Gamerscore Blog (official from Microsoft) has a list of Microsoft MVPs you can add to your buddy list to check out how the Xbox Live Vision actually works. Guess this guy's buddies are going to get to see his face on Xbox Live sooner than expected.
Flickr Gallery [Flickr via Digg]
Mazu Kan: Fake Fight For Real August 21, 2006
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I don't personally have any obsession with becoming a superhero, despite my frequent baths in radioactive waste while clinging to a spider, bat and orangutan for dear life. However, since my roommate's cousin's pet finds the whole topic of great interest...
Mazu Kan is a $50 two-player air-fighting game. You strap on the Mazu Kan and punch/power attack away. If your opponent doesn't block, you score and their chest vibrates with excruciating, humiliating...vibration. Also cool: since the units use radio frequencies you can attack through obstacles. Can Superman attack through solid objects? Didn't think so.
[via ThinkGeek]
Aigo A215 MP3: Must Be On Steroids August 21, 2006
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The Aigo A215 won't be winning any gadget beauty contests, but it may win a few marathons. The Aigo A215 is a fairly standard 2gb MP3 player that supports DRM-10 and WMAs. You can record voice, which is a nice plus. But the most impressive feature? 50 hour battery life. That's more than 4 times the 12-hour rating on the Shuffle.
Sure, 50 claimed hours might really mean 30 or 40 actual hours, but both alternatives are still amazing, pants-wetting numbers. Plus, the other advantage to better battery life is less overall recharging and thereby longer battery lifespan. Apple, start your reverse-engineering now.
Product Page [via mobilemag]
Seven Robots That Will Change Your Pathetic Life August 21, 2006
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This week Forbes had a nice write-up of seven robots that are as great as the maid from The Jetsons mechanically fused with Bruce Willis, Die Hard version. Highlighted robots range from a set of mechanical arms used in prostate surgery (Doc Oc), to a robogecko that climbs windows (insurance mascot).
My favorite? Yoshiyuki Sankai's HAL (Hybrid Assisted Limb) that will rent at £550/month. Sure, we've seen this supersuit before; it's the drama we like. Sankai is standing there tough, in complete defiance to his hair. Meanwhile, a possibly malnourished wimp celebrates by his side, awakened by his new superpowers. I'm actually tearing up a little here - this is what it's all about.
Seven Robots That Will Change Your Life [Forbes]
Elgato EyeTV Hybrid: Mac HD Through USB, Keeps Porn Where It Belongs August 21, 2006
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The Elgato Eyetv Hybrid looks like a promising spent-all-my-money-on-my-mac-can't-afford-a-tv solution. It's the latest update to the EyeTV line - a USB-powered tv tuner that supports analog antenna, digital (or HD) antenna, coax and s-video sources. There's full front-row support and the EyeTV software allows lossless recording even in HD mode (assuming you have a G5 or core-duo processor).
Sure, HDMI support would be nice, but probably impossible right now at the £80 asking price. Overall, it's a good solution for those who've evolved to not watching porn on anything but their computer screen.
Product Page [via krunker]
USB NailGunner Shoots Actual Nails August 21, 2006
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If you thought the Room Defender, with its tripod-mounted, foam disc shooting, plastic kids-toy body was a bit weak, check out the USB NailGunner. Yes, it does the same thing as the Room Defender, shooting people who come within a certain range of your PC or laptop. But instead of shooting nerf-like discs, it shoots HOUSEHOLD NAILS.
Also, you have a 1GB memory card inside that stores MP3 files to play back when it's firing, and a 1 megapixel camera to take pictures of the target.
Tests have shown that it hits the target 85% of the time, and the screensaver displays a legal warning that they are not responsible. It sells for 11,499 Yen (£50) in Japan, including legal insurance.
Update: Bah, it's a fake. Shame on me.
USB-NailGunner [blubbie]
HTC MTeoR Live Photos August 21, 2006
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Mobility Today must have some nude pictures of Mr. HTC, because they've got their hands on the HTC MTeoR. The chocolate bar-shaped phone has 2100MHz UMTS, triband GSM/EDGE/GPRS, Bluetooth 2.0, 64MB of storage space and microSD card support.
Check out the link for more pics.
HTC MTeoR in our hands [Mobility Today]
Toilet-Shaped Cellphone Charms August 21, 2006
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Guess where this is from. No really, guess. Did you guess Japan?
Press Release [Toto via Textually]
Creators of The Office (UK) In An Internal Promotional/Training Video for Microsoft UK August 21, 2006
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Part 2 [Google Video]
The Zombie Preparedness Kit August 21, 2006
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Sold exclusively at the Willamette Parkview Mall.
i-Mate JAQ Windows Mobile Smartphone - Rebadged HTC Excalibur? August 21, 2006
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Those familiar with i-Mate know that they re-badge and re-brand HTC phones into i-Mate ones. Despite naming them horrible names like the i-Mate JAM, i-Mate KJAM, and now the i-Mate JAQ, their phones actually sell fairly decently to Americans who can't wait to get the latest Windows Mobile 5 technology. Now, i-Mate has the JAQ, which looks to us to be a re-branded HTC Excalibur, but the specs don't match quite up.
Sure, they both have the TI OMAP850 200MHz processor, but the JAQ has a 2.8-inch screen compared to the 2.4-inch stated on HTC's roadmap for the Excalibur. The button layout is also a little bit different, with vertically elongated keys and a horizontal layout for the call row.
Other features after the jump.