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Archive | February, 2006

Vista Flavors, This Time for Real

28. February 2006

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The software giant can’t make up its mind and has taken down the list of the eight different flavors of Windows Vista since our coverage last week. But today’s confirmation seems like the real deal. BBC reported that there’ll be six different versions, but if you include the European versions it’ll most likely be the [...]

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Canon’s New PowerShot A430, A530, A540 and A700 Cameras Announced

28. February 2006

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Canon announced several new additions to its “A” series PowerShot digital cameras, namely A430, A530, A540 and A700. Needless to say, the best among the list is the PowerShot A700. It is a 6 megapixels camera with 6x optical zoom, featuring ISO 800 for low-light shooting and a 2.5-inch LCD display. It is available for [...]

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Sony eBook Reader Gets a Price

27. February 2006

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The Sony eBook Reader featuring E-Ink technology is almost here. It’s shown on SonyStyle.com but isn’t available for purchase yet. But guess what happens if you click on that lil’ Print Page link? Yup, you get greeted by a price tag of $349.99. I guess it’s quite safe to assume that this next-generation reading gadget [...]

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Oliso Touch&Glide, the Iron with Legs

26. February 2006

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If you’re the mom who irons for the family all the time, you should love the Oliso Touch&Glide iron. It features a unique Smart Handle that automatically lifts itself with its heat-resistant legs whenever your hand leaves the handle, and automatically lowers itself back down when you hand touches the handle again. No more constant [...]

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Sex on Cellphones More Enjoyable than on PC?

26. February 2006

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Apparently so, according to the results of Google’s research on what people has been searching for with their cellphones. In fact, 20% of all Google searches via cellphones are related to adult material, whereas only 8.5% of all PC searches are for adult content. One would assume that cellphones with their small screens aren’t ideal [...]

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Toyota’s Parallel Parking Assist

25. February 2006

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As cool as it seems, the Toyota’s Intelligent Parking Assist system isn’t fully automated. You’re still required to tap on the brakes and make sure the area is clear of wandering babies. Nevertheless, it’ll prove useful for people who can’t for their life parallel park within a few tries. The IPA system is expected to be [...]

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MacBook Pro Dissected

24. February 2006

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I know some of you really enjoy seeing nekkid gadgets. So here are some pictures for you to view the MacBook Pro’s innards in its full glory, courtesy of Other World Computing. No roses though, but just as nice to ogle at. More pictures over at OWC.

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The Desk with an Integrated PC? Or the Ultimate Case Mod?

24. February 2006

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Who says big computers aren’t as cool as something small like the Mac Mini? The Powerdesk is the perfect excuse for having a large computer. With a computer built seamlessly into each Powerdesk, the result is a clutter-free and cable-less computing experience. It even has the side-benefit of making computer theft much trickier. The computer [...]

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Touchless Trash Can

23. February 2006

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Trash cans with lids are good, they keep the odors and the filthy sights away. Although most of such trash cans can be opened with your feet, but admit it, you want it automatic. I know I do, ’cause my can is located in such a way that I have to turn my chair to [...]

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Draught Beer Straight from the Fridge

23. February 2006

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Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. And the HomePub fridge makes me very happy indeed! This 185×60x60cm fridge is capable of storing 5-litre kegs (one in use, one for storage) while taking up minimum space. It is noiseless, cools the beer rapidly and is able to keep the [...]

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