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eBay: Apple Twentieth Anniversary Mac
Someone is selling a mint-condition Twentieth Anniversary Mac on eBay – the same machine that gave a nod to the first Macs and yet heralded the future of Apple design in the iMac G5. I’ve always had a soft spot for the TAM; it was the first Mac to really catch my eye, and I … Continued
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T-Mobile DE Gets Nokia 6630
Looks like T-Mobile Germany is getting the Nokia 6630 (or else they made a bad choice in stock photography in this marketing page (and putting it in the release copy)). I wonder if that means T-Mobile will carry it in the US? My guess would be no, since the whole point of the 6630 is … Continued
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Philips Over the Counter Defibrillator Approved
The FDA has approved an over-the-counter home defibrillator from Philips for use in emergency (or kinky sexual) situations. When the shock is delivered within five minutes of the sudden cardiac arrest, 50 percent of individuals survive, said Deborah DiSanzo, vice president and general manager of cardiac resuscitation at Philips Medical Systems, manufacturer of the device. … Continued
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Philips 755 Scribble Phone
The last time I saw something like this I think I made fun of it for some reason, but I’m going to 180 and say this Philips 755 “Scribble Phone” looks like it would be amusing for at least a few minutes. Its touchscreen lets you draw little messages with a stylus and send them … Continued
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Morning Bits
Product Highlights • Yellow Arrow – SMS Sticker Graffiti [YellowArrow] (Stupid Flash site, makes noise.) • High-Tech Hearing Bypasses Ears [Wired] • The Darkness opens digital song service [TheReg] • ISRAEL GETS KILLER DRONE? [DefenseTech] • Cingular Makes Phone for Vision-Impaired [AP] (Expensive!) Business • Sony Set to Exert Influence on Discs [NYTimes] • With … Continued
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Kikkerland Motion Flip Alarm Clock
I’d say my chances of getting a hold of a Dutch-designed clock from an out-of-stock Korean vendor are pretty slim, but that doesn’t make me want this Kikkerland “Motion Flip Alarm Clock” any less. My grandparents had a flip-clock when I was growing up that I was captivated by – and Groundhog Day is less … Continued
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Sharp PW-C8000 Super Dictionary
If you’ve ever wondered where the electronic dictionary market has been going, besides down the drain, here’s an excellent indicator from Sharp. The “PW-C8000” is much more than a simple Japanese/English dictionary. In fact, it contains 71 total dictionaries/books, such as the “Britannica International Large Encyclopedia Quick Search Version,” “Raising Flowers Q & A,” the … Continued
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Radeon 9800 Pro Video Card $155 Shipped
New York electronics superstore J&R has the VisionTek Xtasy ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (128MB) video card on sale for just $150 with $5 shipping (New York state crew pays tax). The 9800 Pro isn’t the most cutting edge video card out there today, but I can personally vouch for its continued ability to play all … Continued
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XM to Start Internet Radio Service
XM Radio has announced their intention to market their own internet radio station, rebroadcasting (or simulcasting, I guess) the 200+ channels of music that XM subscribers now receive for $8 a month (or $4 if you already get the satellite service). Their intention to launch their own internet radio station clarifies their highly-antagonistic attitude towards … Continued
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Sony’s Hi-Contrast Black Projection Screen
Here’s another shot of that Sony Hi-Contrast black front projection screen from CEDIA (it’s the one producing the gorgeous colors on the left). While it may not replace white and gray screens for all applications, in situations with a lot of ambient light, this could really open up the market even more for front projection. … Continued
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Vodafone’s New Euro/Aussie BlackBerry 7100v
Seems that the 7100t isn’t the only new BlackBerry phone coming from RIM, as Vodafone has announced the exclusive distribution of the 7100v, an even more traditionally shaped handset that appears to be essentially a re-packaged version of the 7100t. With the same funky QWERTY keyboard, the 7100v supports a much wider range of languages … Continued
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Oakley Thump MP3 Sunglasses
Oakley has their official product page up for their Thump MP3 sunglasses, and I have to admit, except for the typical tragic Oakley styling, they look pretty cool. Available in both 128MB and 256MB models, the Thumps have a USB 2.0 connection, can play MP3s and even rights-restricted WMAs, and have up to a 6 … Continued
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Nikon CoolPix 8800, 8400, 4800
The D2X isn’t the only camera Nikon announced today, introducing three new models into its consumer CoolPix line: the CoolPix 8800, an 8-megapixel, 10x zoom model with a vibration reduction system (a first for the CoolPix line); the CoolPix 8400, an 8-megapixel camera with a wide-angle lens and the fetal alcohol chassis design; and the … Continued
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Nikon D2X, 12.4-Megapixel DSLR
Nikon has finally announced the successor to their D1X and boy, does it look hot! Called the D2X (surprise!), the defining feature of the new DSLR is a 12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor that can shoot up to five frames per second at its highest resolution, but can also be bumped down to 6.8-megapixel to increase its … Continued
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Ogo Vs. Blackberry
So the AT&T Wireless Ogo isn’t coming out today – I think we can chalk that up to an overanxious rep – but it should be out soonish, from what I can gather. In the meantime, check out this comparison shot. It’s a little bigger than I was hoping, but if it really just costs … Continued
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Siemens SF65 Swinger Phone
Maybe it’s just because I’m a sucker for white bricks, but I think the new Siemens SF65 swing-out phone looks sort of nice. It’s a good thing, too, because beyond the color, the flip-out screen, compact size, and the 1.3-megapixel camera built-in there’s not a lot to make it stand out. Er, actually, scratch that. … Continued
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Energizer Quick Switch Flashlight
The Energizer Quick Switch flashlight’s main gimmick is the sort of obvious stroke of brilliance that apparently takes 100 years to develop. It’s a regular flashlight that can take AA, C, or D cells – whatever you’ve got handy. Obviously, your run time will vary, but the brightness of the flashlight will remain the same … Continued
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Griffin RoadTrip US Sale Delayed
Hrm, it looks like Griffin Technology might have run into a few snags with the FCC, as the order page for their new RoadTrip iPod dock is now saying the product is only on sale outside of the US. They’ve gotten one FM transmitter out the door before, though, so I would imagine this is … Continued
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Dell Axim X50 Pictures
Pictures of Dell’s highly-anticipated Axim X50 appears to have shown up on a Russian website, along with a lot of what appears to be Russian, rendering my ability to give you much more information than that pretty much Level 0. But I can give you the pictures, so here you go. A picture of its … Continued
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Morning Bits
Product Highlights • Least Desirable Back to the Future Hat Available [BTTF] • Implanted lens sharpens extremely blurred vision [DetNews] • Video of Fujitsu HelperBot [ImpressTV] Business • Filipino Carrier ‘Smart’ Turns Customers into Salesmen [Mobile-Weblog] Reviews • Sunbeam Samurai Mid-Tower Gaming Case [ExtremeMHz] • ATI’s Updated Catalyst Control Center: Worth the Wait? [Sudhian] • … Continued
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