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Shock and awe: A $6 million home theater
2008-02-09 06:33:00
$6 million is a lot of money, no doubt. What would you do with that much cash if you had it? One possible option is to hit up audiophile Jeremy Kipnis to set up for you his self described Kipnis Studio Standard. Think of it as the ultimate home theater experience. Share on Facebook
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Epson offers up networked all-in-one printer
2008-02-07 01:59:00
Epson is set to offer a new all-in-one printer with wired and wireless network connectivity which will reportedly offer an ability to make it easier to install on a network. The Epson Stylus CX9475Fax will price at around $180. Share on Facebook
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Apple launches 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod Touch
2008-02-07 01:54:00
Today Apple announced the release of a new 16GB iPhone giving double the storage capacity in the device. The Apple store was down for a while this morning, just in the U.S., which especially on a Tuesday indicates the company had something new coming. When the site came back up the Apple store now shows ...
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Vudu Software Update Adds More HD Content
2008-02-04 03:40:00
Vudu is making some moves to keep in strong competition with the yet-to-be-released second version of AppleTV, this time offering a software update and more high-def content. This software update to version 1.2 comes not much more than a week after Vudu gave their system a 25 percent price cut bringing it down to $295 ...
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R2-D2 Peppermill Helps You In The Kitchen
2008-02-04 03:38:00
You all know a Star Wars fan in your life. More so, these Star Wars fans enjoy collecting items and gadgets that go along with that fandom. What could you ever pick up for a Star Wars fan that they don?t have already? Share on Facebook
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Nintendo DS lite sound shell boosts audio
2008-02-03 02:27:00
Gametech?s Sound Shell DLite not only gives your sound a boost, but it ensconces your DS in a bulky armor cocoon that makes it look like it?s ready for war. It snaps on around your DS Lite and gives it a serious upgrade in the audio department. The bulk is due to the amplified speakers ...
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Rumors of a slim PS3 launching this fall
2008-02-03 02:20:00
The folks over at T3 did a pretty nice job with a mock up of a Wii Phone last year at about this time and this year they?re creating another stir. They?ve posted images today of what they envision as a lighter, slimmer Sony Playstation 3 which is reportedly heading for shelves as soon as ...
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SanDisk rolls out 32GB SDHC and 8GB Plus card
2008-02-01 07:13:00
SanDisk upped their available SDHC card capacity today by putting 32GB of flash memory in the latest to the line of Ultra II SDHC cards. This new 32GB flash card reads and writes at 15MB/second, which is a nice increase from the 10MB/second found previously from the Ultra II?s. Share on Facebook
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Verizon adds red Blackberry 8830 to line up
2008-02-01 07:11:00
Verizon is adding a new color to its line up of Blackberry 8830s. Those wanting a little flair might find they like this red variation of this particular Blackberry model, available for around $300 after a rebate and two-year agreement. Share on Facebook
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Sony delivers 1080i video conferencing system
2008-01-30 05:48:00
Sony is preparing to take video conferencing in a new direction as it unveils what it is calling the industry?s first 1080i video conferencing system. It is known as the Sony PCS-XG80 and pricing will be set at around $9,000. Share on Facebook
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Diamond Multimedia delivers new TV tuner cards
2008-01-30 04:46:00
Diamond Multimedia recently unveiled to the masses a new line of TV tuner cards. Seven models make up this TV Wonder line and they are available now. Share on Facebook
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iLive launching iPod speaker bar under $100
2008-01-30 04:44:00
iLive has a new iPod speaker bar on deck for this spring with an expected price tag of just under $100. From the photo the iLive iT188B model looks to be iPhone/Touch friendly along with iPods and features a motorized dock with remote control. Share on Facebook
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Best Buy discontinuing 80GB PS3
2008-01-28 06:33:00
According to some leaked information from a Best Buy employee, the retailer sent out an internal memo that the 80GB Playstation 3 is scheduled to be ?going closeout?, which basically means they will sell what?s on shelves and not stock anymore. The internal communication states that this is expected to take place as soon as ...

Force Unleashed Tech Continues To Astound
2008-01-28 06:31:00
Now that the potential of gaming graphics has risen to the point that games are blurring the lines of reality entertainment, one has to ask ? could LucasArts ?The Force Unleashed? be the greatest game ever? Designed with three different simulation technologies, The Force Unleashed is being designed to push the envelope in Xbox, Wii, ...
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Cobalt Blue Nintendo DS Lite now available to order
2008-01-26 16:16:00
As if Nintendo hasn’t sold enough DS’s in quite enough colors it looks like another one is on the way, this time sporting Cobalt Blue /Black. We thought the bundled colors were pretty nice and that Pikachu model was pretty neat but we are definitely impressed with this new Blue color. (more…) Share on Facebook
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MXL USB.009 plug and play USB microphone
2008-01-26 16:15:00
MXL has announced the release of what they are boasting as the world’s first “plug and playâ€� USB microphone that features 24Bit/96 kHz recording. According th MXL the new USB.009 microphone can deliver “world class sound reproductionâ€� by simply plugging the USB connection into an ordinary laptop running Windows or a Mac OS. Before making an effort to audition for the next American Idol you may want to use this guy to get an accurate listen of your voice, first. It might just save you an embarrassing spot on prime time television. (more…) Share on Facebook
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A tiny projector for cell phones
2008-01-26 16:12:00
Although we?ve heard a lot about the development of compact projectors that enable transmitting images or videos to any surface, there is still nothing of that kind. Yet, even now many companies say that they are about to produce these devices. Share on Facebook
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Adesso rolls out wide graphics tablet
2008-01-25 06:30:00
Adesso is back in the news feed with word of a new widescreen graphics tablet which is bundled with Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0. It is called the Adesso Cybertablet Z12A and pricing is set at around $180. Share on Facebook
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BlackBerry Pearl goes pink at Verizon
2008-01-25 06:27:00
The BlackBerry Pearl has been coming out in a number of new colors lately and we had heard earlier this month that the latest will be this new pink model with Verizon . We knew it was coming soon and today Verizon Wireless along with Research In Motion (RIM) announced that the Pearl in Pink is ...
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Human Touch Zero-Gravity Massage Chair
2008-01-25 06:23:00
Billed as the ?World?s first zero-gravity massage chair?, what else can I say but to let the specs do the talking? After all, forking out a whopping $3,995 for something like that, one would definitely expect some very real (and painful) returns. Share on Facebook
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Loc8tor Lite Will Find Your Lost Belongings
2008-01-23 07:50:00
The Loc8tor company has launched the Loc8tor Lite , which is a credit card sized locating device that will help you find your lost possessions. How often have you misplaced the car keys or lost the remote? Sometimes, things are here one minute and gone the next, with no reasonable explanation. Well, now there’s help. (more…) Share on Facebook
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Samsung Silencio vacuum obviously Halo inspired
2008-01-23 07:48:00
What do you get when you decapitate Master Chief and turn his head into a vacuum? No, not another questionable Highlander sequel that sucks. What you get is this Samsung vacuum that is obviously inspired by Halo . (more…) Share on Facebook
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Apple Adds Pink to the iPod nano Lineup
2008-01-23 07:45:00
Apple’s famous line of iPods has received yet another addition - and this time, it is the iPod nano family to gain from the latest of Cupertino’s think tanks. No, it isn’t a major hardware revision or anything of that sort but instead will feature a brand new color. You can put all those party hats away for now I guess with this rather deflated announcement from Apple. Still, I am sure that there is a certain segment of the population that would love pink to adorn just about any gadget and gizmo that is released today, which means the pink iPod nano will probably do pretty well in terms of sales. (more…) Share on Facebook
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USB drive holds your presentation and the software needed to run it
2008-01-22 04:45:00
How many times have you taken your laptop somewhere to give a presentation only to find out that they won?t let you hook it up to the projector, but rather you must use their computer to run it? I don?t give a lot of presentations, so I?m not really certain how often that happens to ...
More About: Software , Audio , Drive , Presentation , Holds

Panasonic goes wild, reveals loads of TVs in Japan
2008-01-22 04:43:00
Every so often, we see a firm go out of its way to let loose not just one or two new products, but ample fresh kit to totally overwhelm anyone trying to digest it all. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on perspective) for us all, Panasonic has done just that with a smattering of televisions. Share ...
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Study shows that Blu-ray sales are killin? in Japan
2008-01-22 04:41:00
Although Japan Today doesn?t realize that Blu-ray discs aren?t DVDs, they do have some interesting stats that shed some light on why Warner might have chose to go BD exclusive. The report is from a study of 2,300 Japanese electronic retailers, and shows that 90-percent of HD movie player recorder sales ? not counting the ...
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Deluxe TV Etch A Sketch
2008-01-21 06:21:00
Miss your younger Etch A Sketch days? Relive the childhood fun of Etch-A-Sketch® by drawing on your television! Simply plug the controller into your TV and explore 4 activity modes: Cool Drawing Tools, Trace A Pic, Super Sketch and Connecting The Dots. The image you draw with the controller magically appears on the screen and you ...
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Pioneer Pro DJ line-up for disc jockeys
2008-01-21 06:19:00
Pioneer is offering a new line of products that should score big with DJs. In the old days you had to lug around crates of heavy records, but that?s not the case anymore thanks to technology. Their backs are grateful. These days being a DJ is much easier, but the life of the DJ is ...
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Metallic Nintendo Wii Machine Gun
2008-01-18 05:41:00
Another day, another Wii accessory. In fact, I am now making it a point to chronicle every Wii thing available for your enjoyment. If the Shark gun didn?t sink it?s teeth into your wallet, and the 8 in 1 Wii weapon kit didn?t give you enough weapons for in-game maximum Carnage, maybe this metallic Wii ...
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2007 game sales topped by Nintendo Wii, Halo 3
2008-01-18 05:34:00
NDP has released the year-end sales numbers for non-PC video games in 2007 showing record figures for the industry. The year 2007 brought an impressive 43 percent increase in sales compared to 2006 with a total of $17.94 billion. Share on Facebook
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