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Archive | January, 2006

Olympus EVOLT E-330: first DSLR with Live LCD Preview

31. January 2006

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It sure took them long. Before Olympus EVOLT E-330 DSLR, the best that DSLR users could do is look at photos only after they’re taken. So unlike point-and-shoot cameras, taking a photo requires using the viewfinder. Not that using a viewfinder is bad, it’s a great handholding technique. But still, there are times when you [...]

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Ferrari Music Power

31. January 2006

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Fancy some Ferrari Power in your pocket? If you cannot afford the real stuff, here’s the next closest thing you can own, the Ferrari Music Power. The Ferrari Music Power is a MP3 player that is not only packed with features as well as donning Ferrari’s distinctive red and black colors. With a built-in 1G flash memory, [...]

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Motorola RAZR V3c goes Pink

30. January 2006

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I bet they won’t stop till the RAZR is coated in every possibly sellable color. The previous pink RAZR V3 is really not pink but more like magenta. So for the ladies, or even men (who are we to stereotype), who has been yearning for a softer pink, Verizon Wireless is offering this new CDMA [...]

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World’s Smallest PC Power Supply

29. January 2006

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When Mini-box.com says their picoPSU-120 PC power supply is the world’s smallest, they do mean it. Measuring only 31 x 45 x 20mm, the PSU is merely the size of two AA batteries. It plugs directly into the computer mainboard’s ATX 12-volt connector and is fanless, making it 100% silent. It also provides connectors to [...]

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The Boozers’ Dream Bot

28. January 2006

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Boy do I love this little bot. It’s capable of storing up to six 350ml beer cans in its little refrigerator compartment. And with a press of a button, the robot opens a can, tilts the glass, and pours you a nice cool glass of beer, with a perfect head every single time! The sad news [...]

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Sony pulls the plug on QRIO and AIBO?

27. January 2006

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It was only yesterday that PC Magazine UK has posted a story on how robo-pets can be as good as real pets. And for most of us, the first robo-pet that comes to our mind is the AIBO. But yet today, news is everywhere that Sony might just be ceasing production for AIBO and the [...]

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Lexar JumpDrive Mercury makes good use of E-Ink

26. January 2006

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It’s pretty obvious that E-Ink is a great technology which is best used in reading-related gizmos. So it’s great to see that the Lexar JumpDrive Mercury actually uses E-Ink in a different and neat way. When plugged into the computer, the JumpDrive shows its remaining capacity on its E-Ink meter. And when unplugged, the display [...]

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Disney stickers for your iPod’s Click Wheel

25. January 2006

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If having your iPod all cute and cuddly rows your boat, then you might want some of these Disney iPod Click Wheel stickers. For 1050 Yen (US$9), you get a set of 3 stickers to “cutesify” your iPod. Designs include Mickey, Pooh, Stitch and more. Bummer…no Big Bad Wolf…

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Axbo Alarm Clock helps you wake up feeling refreshed

24. January 2006

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I’m sure most of you realize this. Waking up feeling refreshed is not a matter of how much you sleep. It’s about waking up in the correct stage of your sleep cycle. Here’s a great article explaining sleep cycle in detail. In short, if you want to wake up feeling refreshed, aXbo Sleep Phase Alarm [...]

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YapperMouse, the Mouse that Talks

23. January 2006

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Similar to the Sony VN-CX1, the YapperMouse is a mouse that doubles as a VoIP phone for use with software like Skype. Instead of Sony’s clamshell form factor, YapperMouse has the typical mouse design, which seems like a disadvantage to me. Well, unless you enjoy the dirty mouse bottom on your face of course. Nonetheless, the [...]

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