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- Live from Googleplex: Chrome OS details revealed
- Ubuntu 9.10 has more immediate potentialMight I suggest trying Ubuntu 9.10? A phenominal OS with much more to offer then even Windows 7.Open source, free and ready to try today...http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1122http://www.tuxradar.com/content/vista-windows-7-ubuntu-904-and-910-boot-speed-comparisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgWE6Svpaghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-nad9N3pgNot that I have readI'd stick with 904immediate potential to sink in obscurityGoogle was Linux's last fleeting chance to turn...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Sun Blast 1.01 (Mac)
- Two of the most feared enemy races joined forces to launch the ultimate attack, known as "Sun Blast". Your mission is to seek and destroy all enemy starships, which are the main threat. Prepare for combat! Features: Fast-paced arcade space shooter Mesmerizing 3D graphics Top-quality music and sound effects Addictive...
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- Nyko Charge Base IC (Wii)
- After a seemingly endless tirade of Nintendo Wii charging accessories, not until now have we seen third-party manufacturers enter the world of induction charging. We've already got our hands on the Energizer 2X Induction Charge Station and we really enjoyed the convenience of not having to detach batteries and Wii...
- Product reviews 2009-10-29
- Nyko Action Pak (Wii)
- When we first laid eyes on the Nintendo Wii's controller, visions of light gun games danced in our heads. The unique design of the Wii remote surely lends itself to such a genre, but when played in practice, it isn't necessarily a satisfying experience in its own right. Since...
- Product reviews 2009-09-17
- Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - 120GB
- Photo gallery:Sony PlayStation 3 SlimBack in 2004, four years after first launching the PlayStation 2, Sony brought out a new, much more compact PS2. Timed to come out just as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was hitting stores, the redesigned console helped breath new life into the PS2 franchise. It...
- Product reviews 2009-08-19
- Sun Blast 1.01 (Windows)
- Two of the most feared enemy races joined forces to launch the ultimate attack, known as "Sun Blast". Your mission is to seek and destroy all enemy starships, which are the main threat. Prepare for combat. Features: Fast-paced arcade space shooter; Mesmerizing 3D graphics; Top-quality music and sound effects; Addictive...
- Software downloads 2009-08-11
- Smoothboard 1.5 (Windows)
- Smoothboard easily transforms your flat screen display projected screen or flat panel into a interactive whiteboard using an IR Pen as a writing instrument. This software provides an intuitive interface that will enable users to interact with their computer directly at the screen. Smoothboard also allows you to control the...
- Software downloads 2009-08-06
- Wii MotionPlus
- When Nintendo announced Wii MotionPlus at last year's E3 2008 press conference, it certainly raised a few eyebrows. First off, we wondered why this technology wasn't included in the original Wii remote to begin with. With the device debuting so late in the console's lifespan, would every game...
- Product reviews 2009-07-21
- Energizer 2X Induction Charge Station for Wii
- Now that Wii MotionPlus is already on store shelves, many existing Wii remote chargers are quickly becoming obsolete. Sure, removing the tiny attachment so that your Wii remote can properly charge sounds simple enough, but if you're a big proponent of the rubber jackets, removing that and MotionPlus can...
- Product reviews 2009-06-26
- Nyko Wand (Wii)
- Back at CES 2009, a relatively nonexistent gaming presence was rescued by the Nyko Wand, a third-party Wii remote control that promised a complete overhaul of the Nintendo original. Most exciting of all was the device's Trans-Port technology, which allows for button commands to be transferred through the Nunchuk...
- Product reviews 2009-05-29
- Energizer 4X Charging System for Wii
- We have looked at just about every Wii controller charging device ever constructed. From charging plates to docks, it's safe to say we've seen our fair share. We're now starting to see other companies throw their hats into the ring, including offerings from Energizer-branded PDP products. The...
- Product reviews 2009-05-26
- Sony HT-SS360
- Photo gallery:Sony HT-SS360Home-theater-in-a-box systems have been around forever, but the latest marketing angle is the "Blu-ray ready HTIB." The new phrase simply means that the system consists of a surround-sound-speaker system and an AV receiver, so you only need to add a Blu-ray player to complete your home theater. The...
- Product reviews 2009-05-21
- Microsoft files 'magic wand' trademark
- Microsoft files 'magic wand' trademarkSo now...The Russian Mafia can turn up your heat. Cool!RE: Microsoft files 'magic wand' trademarkYou know the Intergalatic Union of Fairy Princesses will not be pleased to read this...and you don't want to get them pissed off! :DLearning from Apple?I wonder who will...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-20
- Samsung HT-AS730
- These days, a home-theater-in-a-box system comes in one of three basic designs: an all-in-one package that includes a built-in DVD or Blu-ray player; a "soundbar" system that consolidates everything into a single speaker bar that can be mounted under a flat-panel TV; or a component system that basically boxes...
- Product reviews 2009-05-15
- Yamaha YHT-591
- Yamaha YHT-591Overall pleased with performancePros: 4 HDMI inputs Smallish speakers (oddly shaped, but stylish) Very good sound for a smaller roomCons: Sub Woofer has no Auto Standby mode always on Receiver has no switched outlet Remote is poorly designed When the speakers are flush mounted to a wall - no...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-12
- Get involved: build me your perfect tech-filled house
- Get involved: build me your perfect tech-filled houseBeer taps.http://craziestgadgets.com/2008/11/26/beer-tap-system-with-lcd-tv/RE: Get involved: build me your perfect tech-filled houseEvery day should start with kitty:http://www.amazon.com/Hello-Kitty-Clock-Pink%252f-%2528KT2053%2529/dp/B0015ESWHI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1240923927&sr=8-1RE: Get involved: build me your perfect tech-filled houseNeeds:PS3 - $399 plays Blu-rayLogitech Cordless mediaboard pro (for both PS3 and TV-connected PC) - $7032" Samsung LCD TV - $549Belkin...
- Discussion threads 2009-04-28
- Laplink Everywhere 5.0 (Windows)
- Total freedom from your office or home PCs while staying connected, anytime and anywhere. That's Laplink Everywhere. Enjoy fast, simple, and secure remote access to all your PCs from anywhere, using any web browser on any device including PCs, mobile phones, Macs or even a Nintendo Wii! If you can...
- Software downloads 2009-04-07
- Analyst: 6.6 million AppleTV units in 2009; an Apple-connected TV on the horizon
- If a Wall Street analyst is on track with his predictions for Apple, we'll see an upgrade to AppleTV - the product that Apple still refers to as "a hobby" - late this year. In addition, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster also sees an Apple-connected television set - think iTunes...
- Blog posts 2009-02-05
- Lenovo's latest laptops and first all-in-one desktop
- Getting a jump on the Consumer Electronics Show, which kicks-off Wednesday, Lenovo announced today several new laptops and its first all-in-one desktop. The ThinkPad W700ds, which Lenovo claims is the first mobile workstation with two displays, has already received a lot of coverage on gadget blogs because...
- Blog posts 2009-01-05
- Psyclone TouchCharge Wireless Battery Charging Kit for Nintendo Wii
- We've seen plenty of attempts by third-party accessory manufacturers to revolutionize the way we charge our controllers. From cradles to docks, we've definitely tested our fair share of chargers good and bad. But perhaps the most interesting of all the charging tech we've seen comes in the form of...
- Product reviews 2008-12-04
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