Archive for August, 2009

Logitech unveils Wireless Desktop MK7000

Posted in Logitech by Shane McGlaun on August 12th, 2009

logitechmk700Some of the best keyboards and computer mice I have used have been from Logitech. In fact, I am typing on a Logitech keyboard right now and I use a Logitech G15 for my gaming machine. The company makes gobs of peripherals that are among the best you can get.

Logitech has announced its latest wireless desktop called the MK700. The desktop features a mouse and keyboard that are designed for comfort. The keyboard has Incurve Keys with concave key tops to help position your fingers and softly rounded edges to allows your fingers to glide between the keys.

Tainell T500 MID with Intel Atom CPU

Posted in MID by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Tainell T500 MID with Intel Atom CPUChinese gadget maker Tainell has launched a brand spanking new Atom-powered MID dubbed the Tainell T500. The Windows XP-powered device sports a 5-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen display with a 1.1GHz Intel Atom Z510 processor.

Some other interesting features include: 1GB of RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G WWAN connectivity and an HDMI port. How about a 32GB SSD and a VGA webcam? Unfortunately we don’t have any info on pricing just yet. Anyway, we don’t expect to see this one outside of China anytime soon.

Turtle Beach Ear Force X41 Xbox 360 Headset

Posted in Xbox 360 by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Turtle Beach Ear Force X41 Xbox 360 HeadsetTurtle Beach has introduced a new gaming headset for the Xbox 360. The third-generation Ear Force X41 features digital RF wireless CD-quality sound, 3-D positional audio and an advanced chat booster. This good looking headset is also compatible with other gaming consoles and can even be used as a home-theater accessory. The adjustable boom microphone is removable, keeping it out of the way when you’re not using XBOX LIVE chat.

This headset also features Dolby Pro Logic IIx and digital 2.4 GHz RF wireless technology for low-latency, uncompressed, CD-quality sound without background hiss and other interference.

Donkey Kong shelves put the game on the wall

Posted in DIY by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Donkey Kong shelves put the game on the wallWho doesn’t love Donkey Kong? Who doesn’t want it on their wall? And let’s face it, any shelves you install are going to end up crooked as a 3 dollar bill. But when those shelves involve DK, crooked is ok. In fact, it’s mandatory to recreate the look of the game.

And this guy did it up right. He’s got all of the perfect nerd decor on them. The only thing missing is a wind-up Mario walking around swinging a hammer. You can almost hear the game sounds. We give these shelves two callused gaming thumbs up.

Dell Vostro All-in-One starts shipping to North America

Posted in Dell by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

dellvostroallinone-sbRemember the Dell Vostro? The all-in-one was already released in China and Japan, giving users a 19″ display and VESA mounting compatibility for wall-mounts or an accessory arm-stand. Now it’s shipping to the North American continent.

The base model features a 2.6GHz Pentium dual-core CPU, 2GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, Windows Vista and an integrated DVD player. Some other features are a 1.3-megapixel integrated webcam for video chats, a gigabit Ethernet connection, standard WiFi, and an integrated GMA X4500 graphics processor.

Alessi Daytimer OLED watch

Posted in Watches by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Alessi Daytimer OLED watchIf you’re looking for a unique and colorful new watch, here’s a cool one that celebrates polygons. Will Alsop and Federico Grazzini created the Alessi Daytimer. This watch comes with a high-contrast blue OLED digital display framed by a geometric polyurethane case. This watch will get noticed for sure.

It even comes in a 3D polygonal case structure which is just a bit askew, and as time marches on, the display goes through nine different graphics. Just press the button to get the time. The Daytimer will cost you $120 each and is available in red, green, purple and black. Because geometry rules…Your wrist.

Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon

Posted in Dell by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Dell Inspiron Mini NickelodeonDell has announced a strange one today. A Dell mini that sports designs based on Nickelodeon’s Slime motif and hit shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly. You are probably already familiar with the Dell mini 10.1″ specifications, but obviously Dell is aiming these at children.

Dell says that they want to help provide a safe computing experience, superior educational content and a world-class entertainment experience. What do you think? Are you buying your kid one of these?

Deposit checks with your iPhone

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Deposit checks with your iPhoneIf you are an iPhone owner and have a bank account with USAA you’ll soon be able to use your iPhone to deposit a check thanks to a new iPhone app, which lets you take a picture of the front and back of the check to deposit it. No more out of the way trips to the bank.

Once you take the pictures, they are then sent to the bank who processes the digital version of the check. The paper check can then be torn up and thrown away if you like. The USAA iPhone App is available now and when the service starts a new update will be made available to those who already have it installed, which allows you to capture the images.

Awesome Star Wars Y-Wing bed

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Awesome Star Wars Y-Wing bedI, like you, clearly struck out on the parent lottery. Some moms build a 98-inch screen on their kid’s bedroom ceiling, while some dads build an AT-AT bunk bed. Yeah, I’m kinda ticked off at my parents now. Now that I see how some kids are lavished with awesome nerd decor.

Well, here’s the straw that broke the camel’s back. Now, we learn about a father who built half a Y-Wing in his son’s bedroom, hanging from above, with the bed on top. Mom, dad, if you are reading this, don’t even bother calling.

Wii Ultimate Power Station

Posted in Wii Accessories by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009


We can’t decide is this is neat or completely stupid. The Wii Ultimate Power Station is a Wii and Wiimote dock that aims to keep everything organized and protect your console. It cools your Wii and has some extra outputs, will charge two Wiimotes and even hold the nunchuks. There’s even a clock.

But it seems like overkill and takes your thin console and makes it all beefed up and fat. We aren’t sure if there’s really a need for this. Or if it will even fit in the spots that our Wiis occupy. This one leaves us feeling kinda weird. What do you guys think?

Disney Netpal available for pre-order

Posted in ASUS by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Disney Netpal available for pre-orderWell Disney fans, you’ve waited patiently and now you shall be rewarded. Not with a Mickey Mouse branded gadget, but with the ability to pre-order the “Magic Blue” and “Princess Pink” Netpal netbooks. You’ve been waiting for two months after all.

The netbook features a wacky paintjob, custom XP themes, shell control for parents and for all we know Tinkerbell will fly out and sprinkle fairy dust on the keyboard. Both versions are available to order now for $350 and they ship this week.

New Sony Lithium Ion Batteries: 4x the capacity, 99% recharge in 30 minutes

Posted in Sony by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

New Sony Lithium Ion Batteries: 4x the capacity, 99% recharge in 30 minutesSony is working hard to try to improve it’s batteries, and so it’s announced a new lithium-ion battery that should be more stable, as well as last much longer than typical batteries. This is thanks to olivine-type lithium iron phosphate for the cathode material, which helps boost the battery’s life to about four times that of conventional lithium ion batteries.

It will also have 80% capacity retention after 2,000 charge-discharge cycles. The biggest news is that it offers a promised 99% recharge in only 30 minutes.

TriGem announces four new 16:9 LCD monitors

Posted in monitors by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

TriGem announces four new 16:9 LCD monitorsTriGem Computer is offering a quartet of new LCD monitors for the South Korean market. The TGL 2000A (20-inch), TGL 2250A (21.6-inch), TGL 2300A (23-inch) and TGL 2400A (23.6-inch). These LCD monitors feature a built-in digital TV tuner, 16:9 aspect ratio, 2ms response time, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, integrated speakers, and DVI and HDMI connectors.

The 2250A, 2300A and 2400A all have a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, while the 2000A offers a resolution of 720p. The 23.6-inch TGL 2400A should hit stores for the price of $362.

Nintendo patents inflatable horse controller

Posted in patents by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Nintendo patents inflatable horse controllerIf you thought that the already available range of Wiimote attachments was crazy, check this out. They are not out of gimmicky ideas just yet. The patent system gives us a glimpse at an inflatable horse-riding controller that may or may not one day have geeks parting with their money.

The inflatable cushion has a spot for your Wiimote and can track your crazed bucking and thrashing as you shout yeehaw, translating it into horse movement. You would hold the nunchuk as if holding the reins.

Roku Live Streaming MLB Games

Posted in Set Top Boxes by Conner Flynn on August 11th, 2009

Roku Live Streaming MLB GamesRoku users now have something else to smile about. In addition to Netflix and Amazon on Demand, Roku users can now access baseball games from premium MLB.tv accounts. This means live, out-of-market games as well as on-demand games from the past week.

The downside is that you have to be a subscriber of the paid MLB.tv service, which costs $35 for the remainder of the 2009 season. But chances are that if you are a subscriber already, then you are a serious baseball fan, so it’s probably worth it. The Roku box would be a great way to get on-demand and live baseball on your TV.