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$20 mini-dvd player LCD hacking
2008-02-08 05:25:00
Finally got my Cyberhome DVD miniplayer today. The unit is well built and rather heavy for something this size. A good part of the weight we will remove as it is the DVD optical head and motor. Of course some of it's weight comes from the battery, but y..글 전체보기
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Voice Recognition Controllers
2008-02-02 09:46:00
The things we do may at time seem pointless how ever we always have a reason behind them. Imagine you being mobility impared and every day of your childhood had to accept the fact that you are unable to play games like other children. Would you not want..글 전체보기
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MacBook Air splayed -- multi-touch trackpad controller chip same as iPhone
2008-02-01 12:57:00
It's that time of the product cycle again, the teardown. This time, iFixit's applying the Xacto to Apple's MacBook Air. Notable discoveries are an easy to disassemble chassis just big enough for Samsung's 1.8-inch, 80GB disk but not the relatively chubb..글 전체보기
More About: Iphone , Multi , Touch , Macbook , Controller

Wii Hacked - Full Access to Hardware
2008-01-31 02:52:00
Looks like very soon we will be seeing some new games available for the Nintendo Wii. I have a strong feeling that these games will not only be very good but will also be totally free! Michael Steil and Felix Domke demonstrated their success in hacking..글 전체보기
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Light Fires with a Flashlight - Worlds most Powerful
2008-01-31 02:47:00
If you are looking for something to take with you on your next wilderness trip you should consider swapping out your normal flashlight with the Worlds most Powerful Flashlight . The guys over at Wicked Lasers have done it again, they still produce some f..글 전체보기
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inflatable Mouse is Super Portable, Fun to Squish
2008-01-31 02:28:00
The Jelly Click mouse concept could make it easy for business travelers to carry around a full-size mouse without taking up a whole lot of space. The device itself is fairly simple: a small flexible board carries all of the circuitry while the body is c..글 전체보기
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Digital Cube busts out i-station UDIC electronic dictionary for Korea
2008-01-30 12:07:00
It looks like Digital Cube’s i-station grade knows no bounds, with it emblazoning everything from UMPCs to PMPs to GPS/PMP/DMB combos, and now even the ever-popular and slightly perplexing “electronic dictionary.” That latest entry comes in the style of..글 전체보기
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Sony's 25-Megapixel 35mm Image Sensor Is Up For Grabs [Digital Cameras]
2008-01-30 12:05:00
Today Sony researchers in Tokyo unveiled a digital SLR component that's actually drool-worthy: a CMOS sensor the size of 35mm film that registers 24.81 effective megapixels—close to 26 million total. It's also built for speed with an all-pixel scan time..글 전체보기
More About: Digital Cameras , Cameras , Image , Digital , Sensor

Asus to Debut $500 iMac-Like All-In-One
2008-01-30 12:02:00
Asustek has announced it is adding an iMac-like all-in-one PC and a large screen LCD TV with integrated Linux to its EEE PC line. The $500 all-in-one is expected to launch in September and should be seen as a companion to the EEE PC desktop model. The p..글 전체보기
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Softbank FullFace 2, Don't Call Me iPHONE!
2008-01-30 12:00:00
While the rest of the world is nagging us with the iPHONE, we in Japan had to do something quick to fill our iPHONE void. Once again, thank you Softbank for the Full Face 2, aka 921 SH. When its keyboard is hidden by its screen, a slide phone resembling..글 전체보기
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Palmsize R/C Helicopter
2008-01-25 12:14:00
We just can't seem to get enough of tiny R/C helicopters. They're taking the ThinkGeek office by storm... swarming and amusing the office dogs. Buzzing delightfully as we procrastinate on our TPS reports. Even the robotic monkeys are impressed at the ti..글 전체보기
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LED Faucet Lights
2008-01-25 12:08:00
Tired of that same old monotonous water? Bored with water that doesn't look like futuristic alien mouthwash? Need to make your midnite bathroom appointments more exhilarating? Then you need to get the LED faucet light attachment from ThinkGeek. You can..글 전체보기
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MacBook Air Review
2008-01-25 01:53:00
The MacBook Air is driving me insane. I want it like no other hardware. It's thin, yea, ok, we know this. And many power users have been bitching for more: 3G, bigger storage, more USB ports, and an internal drive. If you feel that way, this computer is..글 전체보기
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First MacBook Air Benchmarks
2008-01-25 01:42:00
We benchmarked the MacBook Air against the MacBook and MacBook Pro to see how it held up comparatively. Predictably, the MacBook Pro outperformed its counterparts in the majority of our tests. But the MacBook Air (1.6 GHz Intel, 2 GB RAM) went toe-to-to..글 전체보기
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ipod touch로 하는 네트워크 재밍...
2008-01-24 17:12:00
집에는 유무선 공유기가 있어서 그것을 이용해서 ipod touch 가 인터넷이 된다. 몇가지들(...)을 이용해서 내 데스크탑 PC의 네트워크를 재밍(재밍이라고 하긴 좀그렇고..).. 해본 화면이다. 실제적으로는 대상 네트워크에 부하를 주는 영상이다. 시작전 내 데스크탑에서의 네트워크 관련 프로그램과 익스플로러등은 전부 Off 시킨 상태에서, ipod touch 를 이용해서 접근을 시도하자. 네트워크 부하가 계속 늘어났다... 무작위로 해당 AP를..글 전체보기
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ipod touch 로 하는 기타연주...
2008-01-24 10:43:00
기타 솜씨가 엉망인건... 이해해주시길... 바라면서..ㅋ 옛날에 외웠던 노래라 더 가물가물해서 ... ㅋ 이런 소프트웨어도 있다는게 재미있네요. 소개하는 정도..글 전체보기
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위 리모컨 해킹하기2. 데스크탑 VR. 프레임으로 보는 화면
2008-01-24 10:41:00
이번이 WIimote 해킹 두번째 포스트다. 첫번째 포스트는 jonny lee 의 whiteboard 소스를 가지고 컴파일후 동작하는 화면을 보였는데, 이번에는 VR 화면이다. 일종의 트래킹하는 화면으로, IR 펜 두개를 이용해서 위모트가(위모트는 4개까지 인식이 가능하다.) 2개의 IR을 트래킹해서, 거리를 파악하고, 화면을 위치에 따라 변화시킨다. 화면 가까이(즉 위모트 가까이 가면) 가면, 포인트가 커지고 시야가 넓어지게 되고, 멀리 떨어지면,..글 전체보기

Another high altitude project
2008-01-24 07:48:00
My project launched a payload with GPS, camera, sensors and communications to an altitude of 30km. I obtained most parts ready years ago, but only recently had time to finish it. High altitude ballooning is an emerging hobby, since price of GPS and comm..글 전체보기
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Nikon D300 gets reviewed
2008-01-22 04:25:00
We've already seen a rather thorough preview of a pre-production model, and gone hands-on with it ourselves, but those still undecided about Nikon 's semi-pro D300 DSLR now have yet another bit of info to inform their potential purchase, this one coming..글 전체보기

iPhone does guitars, spying with ease
2008-01-21 02:49:00
Just when you think you've reached the apex of your iPhone's capability, there comes another accessory-maker, modder, or developer to prove you wrong. One new feature comes in the form of a piece of software for Jailbroken iPhones (or touches) called Po..글 전체보기
More About: Iphone , Ease , Spying , Guitars

You decide '08: The best of Crapgadget at CES
2008-01-13 14:52:00
Primaries schmimaries. Your vote is so obviously well spent here: we're asking you to make your selection for best (and by best, we mean worst) Crapgadget of CES. Simply browse through the crap we've assembled below and add your pick to the tally. Hopefully next year you'll be able to call in your vote via Mini Phone while sitting on your Tole Pure. by Paul MillerFrom http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/13/you-de cide-08-the-best-of-crapgadget-at-ces/The nomineesRound 1: the Mini PhoneRound 2: the MP5 playerRound 3: Boxing ChampRound 4: Fugliest display evarRound 5: tweety! digital cameraRound 6: The Apple PieRound 7: 64MB Beer MP3 playerRound 8: Firetruck with 1.5-inch digital photo frameRound 9: spy recorder for little girlsRound 10: PC Desktop DuoRound 11: Janky-ass MP4 watchRound 12: iPod docking pink plastic purseRound 13: e-paper display actually paperRound 14: Hello Kitty with human debrisRound 15: Shredmaster Jr.Round 16: Music Player SunglassesRound 17: the non-existent dig...

Fire Alarm Bell Alarm Clock - World’s loudest alarm clock?
2008-01-12 04:57:00
Overview Ever sleep-in because your alarm clock wasn’t loud enough? With this design that is guaranteed not to happen! This hack takes a standard cheap alarm clock, some interface components and a fire alarm bell to get the job done right. Normally these small alarm clocks use a piezo buzzer to attempt to wake you up. The alarm signal is hijacked from the clock circuit board and used as an input to the interface board.From http://hackedgadgets.com/2008/01/11/fire- alarm-bell-alarm-clock-worlds-loudest-ala rm-clock/8/by Alan Parekh   Parts needed and Interface Board Schematic Here is a list of the parts you need for this hack: Cheap Alarm Clock Fire Alarm Bell PNP Transistor4.7K ohm resistor360 ohm resistor (optional)Blue LED (optional)Perf Board  Take apart the Clock, see how it works Taking the clock apart was very simple, a few screws allowed the plastic outer shell to be removed. The actual clock module us held together with some plastic clips. A small flat blade s...
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Get FREE Xbox Live.
2008-01-12 04:12:00
I will show you how to get unlimited free 48-hour gold trial codes for Xbox Live . The Best part about this deal is that it is completely legal and as an added bonus you have a chance at winning even better prizes like a trip to the Xbox headquarters or a Xbox!This is my first Instructable so don't be to critical please.From http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-FREE- Xbox-Live .-Legally/by cprocjr step 1Register to play The first thing you have to do is head over to http://www.keepingittwisted.com/ and click on the Xbox logo thing on the bottom of the page.Then click on sign up on the right side of the next page.Then you have to enter a screen name, email address, birthday, and password. (not shown) Then click submit. step 2Play Then on the next page it will say enter your access code. Underneath that click on "I don't have an access code." it will tell you an access code that you can just copy and paste into the box. next enter the word in the box (it uses letters and symbols) and cl...
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How Much Would it Cost to Make a Life-Size Working Gundam?
2008-01-12 03:15:00
A full-scale Gundam robot is one thing, but how much would it actually cost to build one that could actually walk? According to an estimate published on the SciencePortal website run by the Japan Science and Technology Agency, the total cost for parts alone would be $725,000,000. That figure would not include labor, fancy weaponry, or any flying capabilities. The whole shebang would be powered by and IBM Blue Gene supercomputer and 30 giant 400KW motors. Taking a look at the materials list, I have a hard time believing that this would actually work if it were built. And, in all likelihood, the parts would cost significantly more than the estimates. So, it appears that Gundam fans will have to wait a little while longer to get their own 60 foot robot killing machine From http://gizmodo.com/photogallery/biggundam /2200964
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[CES2008] Electrovaya churns out Scribbler SC4000 series tablet PC
2008-01-12 02:04:00
It's been a hot minute since we've seen a new entrant in the long-standing Scribbler lineup from Electrovaya, so we're fairly stoked to see the SC4000 sneak up on us from behind the monster that is CES. This particular tablet is home to an Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor, a fingerprint scanner, 1.3-megapixel camera, Windows Vista, integrated Bluetooth and 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 60GB - 160GB hard drive and between 1GB and 4GB of RAM. You'll also enjoy the optional sunlight readable 12.1-inch XGA display, lightweight (3.3-pounds) design and ultrathin (0.85-inch) chassis. No word on a price just yet, but you can certainly phone up the firm's sales team for a quote if you're already sold.by Darren MurphFrom http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/11/electr ovaya-churns-out-scribbler-sc4000-series- tablet-pc/
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[CES2008] Mustek's CES 2008 'booth tour'
2008-01-11 12:59:00
We'll be honest, Mustek -- you're not exactly giving us a lot to work with. First you don't release any PR on your new products, then when we get to the booth, you seem unsure if you've even got new products. Of course, we did manage to find your suspiciously-Sharp-ish Blu-ray player, a new widgetified photo frame, and that lovely iPod dock. Check out our "tour" and see for yourself.From http://www.engadget.com/2008 /01/10/mustek s-ces-2008-booth-tour/
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Smoker Bell Keeps Nicotine Addicts Happy...but It Doesn't Go Far Enough
2008-01-11 12:07:00
Are you Smoker ??Florian Brillet - Paris architect-  made this unique design. it's enough to smoke two people. if you want feel the nicotine fully, USE this.. :)Instead of treating smokers like outcasts, Paris architect Florian Brillet is embracing them with a new design that is intended to keep them comfortable while enjoying a smoke outdoors. The Smoker Bell is a helmet-like covering that includes a drink stand and an articulated arm that can be attached to the exterior of buildings. Plus, it is big enough to accommodate two people as they slowly kill themselves with nicotine and caffeine.From : http://gizmodo.com/343581/smoker-bell-kee ps-nicotine-addicts-happybut-it-doesnt-go -far-enough My viewpoint on this concept piece is that it doesn't go far enough in its quest to help smokers deal with the endless restrictions society has been placing on them. What they need to do is bring the device indoors and completely enclose the helmet covering. That way, smokers wouldn't have ...
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[CES2008] Hands-on with Samsung and Bang & Olufsen's svelte Serenata
2008-01-11 02:28:00
We bumped into the Bang & Olufsen Seranata at Samsung and were sure you'd all love it's crazy design. This has been around for a while now, but it was our first opportunity to get our hands on it. First impressions? Impressive! The feel of the handset is total money, hefty, amazing material choices, and that wheel is almost addictive when you spin it. We popped it open and blasted some tunes and the quality really was good for such a small set, though it is definitely form over function here. We want, right now.From http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/01/10/ hands-on-with-samsung-and-bang-and-olufse ns-svelte-serenata/
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Adding Fan Speed Control
2008-01-10 03:26:00
By Dave Williams From HERESimple Fan Speed Control Here is a simple mod to allow the speed of any 12V fan to be varied.All we need to do is insert a rheostat or variable resistor in the 12V wire to the fan. The rheostat should be rated at least 3 Watt, (for fans up to 10Watt), and have a resistance of 20 – 50 Ohms. If you are using this mod on your CPU fan then use the 20 ohm rheostat to prevent fan stall at the slowest speed setting.Maplin Stock codes20 ohm = FX40T50 ohm = FX97FIn the procedure below I have used a 4way Molex extender cable, (the type used to extend PSU leads), but you can just as easily connect the rheostat directly to the fan wires if you prefer. If you choose to apply this mod directly to the fan wires, make sure you connect the rheostat to the 12V wire. (Red) You can double check by plugging the fan into the PSU and note which wire connects to the Yellow wire from the PSU. This will be the 12V wire. (Of course, do this with it turned off!).BE VERY CAREFUL when ...

[CES2008] Samsung's 82-inch QuadHD & 52-inch Ultra Slim LCDs
2008-01-10 03:10:00
Samsung can join Hitachi while crying into their sake as its 52-inch "thinnest non-OLED HDTV ever" is around 4x as thick as Pioneer's 9mm heroin-chic Kuro. Take heart Sammy, because your 82-inch -- and btw, what is with the 82-inch obsession (2005 & 2006 CES), we need to talk about that -- Quad HD display is like looking out of a window, if we had bigger and cleaner windows. Check out the gallery to see what we mean.From http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/09/eyes-o n-samsungs-82-inch-quadhd-and-52-inch-ult ra-slim-lcds/by Richard Lawler
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