9 May, 2008
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Are you hoping to enter a “two-nuclear detonation true high-definition era” of PMP’ing? Do you desire “really high-definition video playback” which brings a “new visual shock?” Do you want a media player with “super hard drive recorders, easily direct D1 quality” which are “worth your small taste?” If you answered “yes” to those questions, you want the Aigo Patriot MV5920 Dual-Core MP5 player! The unit features video playback at 720p (though not 720p screen resolution), can handle MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, DivX, XviD, ASF, WMV9, RM, MP3, WMA, WAV, AC3, and OGG files, and features a hard drive as large as 160GB… but that’s not what you’re really after, is it? What you really want is “unlimited life,” right? Well, my friend “the curtain has been opened, such as what you.“
[Via PMP Today]
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9 May, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones
Ah — we’d know that backside anywhere. If you were super-duper stoked about the forthcoming HTC Touch Diamond, you might want to sit down. Apparently, High Tech Computer Corp. has already sent this beauty over to the FCC, where a room is currently filled with men in white coats meticulously judging the above label placement. Regardless, this might bode well for a US release of the company’s latest and greatest… don’t you think? While you ponder that brainteaser, feel free to truck over to the FCC’s site and get all the information you could possibly want about the Diamond’s RF exposure.
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9 May, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones
Just like we suspected, after a short delay, the succulent and delightful Motorola Q9c is now available from Verizon. Bonus shot — instead of the $249.99 price tag we expected it to sport, it’s actually bumped down to $199.99 with a two-year contract and online discount. So… what are you waiting for?
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9 May, 2008
Filed under: Robots
After an absolutely heart-wrenching video of Pleo being annihilated by a sadistic ComBot emerged yesterday, we’re thrilled to add a little balance to the whole thing with a totally heartwarming clip today. Down at Sea World, Pleo was politely introduced to a number of animals in the park, though its interactions with the dolphins were particularly special. In the vid posted after the jump, you can go ahead and fast-forward to around the two minute mark — there you’ll find the true definition of a stud. Or maybe the pod just thinks miniature dinosaurs look extraordinarily tasty.
[Thanks, Robert]
Continue reading Pleo communes with nature, woos Dolphins
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9 May, 2008
Filed under: Laptops, Peripherals, Wearables
Not one to just follow the crowd, BUILT has thrown an interesting twist on the oh-so-popular Neoprene laptop case. The Laptop Backpack enables users to tote their 12- to 17-inch machine right on their back along with textbooks, LAN party flyers and a copy of The Daily Bugle; you’ll also find a couple of smaller compartments for storing peripherals and accessories. The material itself is water- and stain-resistant, and the pack is available in two sizes to fit all but the most atypical of frames. According to BUILT, the new wave of laptop carrying should begin today at $80 a pop.
[Via BeSportier]
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9 May, 2008
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Far from being the first at-home biofuel kit we’ve seen, E-Fuel is hoping to target consumers with a hankering for fueling up their vehicle with homegrown goodness. The Micro Fueler claims to be the first backyard Ethanol brewer made specifically for use at one’s abode, and according to the outfit’s CEO, the premise behind it is quite simple. By mixing water, sugar and yeast, individuals can receive E100 Ethanol in a matter of hours. More specifically, it’s noted that a gallon of fuel can be derived from ten gallons of sugar, and while that may not sound like the most efficient conversion rate in the world, the company is quick to point out that costs can be lowered via federal, state and local credits along with carbon trading coupons. Those eager to start fueling up before they even leave the house can order one now for $9,995, though we’re told not to expect shipments until Q4.
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9 May, 2008
Filed under: Gaming, Household, Peripherals
Nah, the idea of using a freshly-mushroomed NES controller as your coffee table isn’t new, but we’ve got to give props where props are due on this one. Kyle Downes has just completed a painstaking project that resulted in his very own NES controller table, complete with a removable glass top to protect the unit itself. Best of all, it’s way more than just a living room centerpiece. Open it up and you’ll find loads of storage room for items any Big N fanboy shouldn’t be without. Remove the glass covering and you’ll realize that it’s a fully-functional Nintendo Entertainment System control pad. Don’t believe us? Check out the video after the break.
[Via GeekLifeBlog]
Continue reading DIYer builds fully-functional NES controller coffee table, earns mad respect
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9 May, 2008
Filed under: Transportation
Although you can definitely pre-order an Aptera if you’re okay with space-aged design, Volkswagen is hoping to provide another option for those looking for ridiculous MPG and a little bit of normalcy in construction. Okay, so maybe the 1-Liter isn’t exactly standard fare — with its plastic / magnesium shell and all-glass roof — but at least it packs four whole wheels and an iconic VW badge, right? According to Motor Authority, the automaker will be producing said vehicle and pushing it to market as early as 2010, and while the minuscule engine will only take you to 75MPH, it will still seat two people — one in front of the other, though — and get around 235MPG. No word on a price or any of that good stuff, but we’re hearing that they’ll only be produced in “limited numbers” whenever they’re launched.
[Via EcoGeek, thanks Yossi]
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9 May, 2008
Filed under: Gaming
The Vii (or Vii 2, for that matter) not really providing all the satisfaction you were craving when you first acquired it? Don’t hang your head in shame, dear boy, there’s another option for you yet! China Shenzhen Firstsing Company Limited, the same company who provided the totally unnecessary cooling fan for the actual Wii, has produced a 7-in-1 gaming console that — from here, at least — looks unbelievably similar to Nintendo’s latest machine. Still, this rig provides mind-melting 16-bit graphics, sports games that are “similar to those on the Wii, but more cheaper,” a wireless gamepad, a battery-powered designed (uh…) and a sweet gift box just in case you’re showering someone with kindness pranking your cubicle-mate. We’re not even going to touch the pricing issue, and trust us, neither should you.
[Via Zumo Blog, thanks Henrique]
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9 May, 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV
For those with ridiculously sharp memories, you’ll easily recall that DuPont has been dabbling in OLED technology for years. Now, however, the company famous for showcasing the miracles of science has formed a strategic alliance with Dainippon Screen Manufacturing to “develop integrated manufacturing equipment for printed OLED displays.” Furthermore, the duo has agreed to “bring together the elements needed — materials, technology and equipment — to mass produce OLED displays.” In essence, the two are hoping to produce higher-quality units at a lower cost than what’s currently available, and we can happily say we hope they succeed. Now, if only we knew when some product would emerge from this here wedding…
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