Archive for October, 2009

Burger King’s Windows 7 Whopper gets its first bite

Posted in Windows by Conner Flynn on October 23rd, 2009


Yesterday we told you about the Japanese arm of Burger King offering a seven-pattie Whopper which costs 777 yen. It was all to celebrate the release of Windows 7. Some of you thought it was just for promotion and that the burgers would not be made or eaten. Others just drooled like Homer Simpson.

But we now have 46 seconds of video footage that shows how you would eat such a monster burger. This brave man takes his meat competitor like a true champ. If only his jaws could dis-locate.

Lenovo IdeaPad U150 goes official in Japan

Posted in Lenovo by Conner Flynn on October 23rd, 2009

Lenovo IdeaPad U150 goes official in JapanThe upcoming ULV-powered, 11.6-inch IdeaPad U150 has just been announced in Japan. We don’t know when it will be coming to the US. It packs an Intel Core 2 Duo SU4100 ULV processor, integrated graphics, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB HDD, multitouch trackpad and Windows 7.

We also don’t have a price either but it goes on sale today and should be comparable to Atom machine prices thanks to it’s processor.

Coby Electronics recalls portable DVD players for fire hazard

Posted in Handheld Entertainmnet by Shane McGlaun on October 23rd, 2009

cobydvdrecallI am not sure why so many of the recalls in the electronics industry are the faulty of defective batteries. You would think when all of those laptops were recalled over bad batteries the industry would have learned its lesson. Apparently not, Coby Electronics recalled over 19,000 portable DVD players today due to a fire hazard from faulty battery packs.

The DVD player in question is the TF-DVD-8501 DVD/CD.MP3 players with an 8.5-inch screen. The batteries covered in the recall will have a serial number starting with the letters HY. The serial number can be found on a white sticker on the battery.

NZXT unveils GAMMA budget gaming case with nice features

Posted in Computer Cases by Shane McGlaun on October 23rd, 2009

nzxtgamma-sgNZXT has been making some nice cases for computer enthusiasts for a while now. The big thing about the company is that its cases are typically reasonably priced and offer good looks and performance. NZXT has unveiled a new gaming chassis called the GAMMA that will sell for under $50.

For that much money, you get some nice features including support for six fans. Only one fan is included with the case however. The case also has a mesh front panel for airflow and lots of wire routing options on the motherboard tray and other places.

Microsoft squashes Blu-ray dreams for Xbox fans

Posted in Microsoft by Shane McGlaun on October 23rd, 2009

xboxlive-sbMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer is known to talk about things and then Microsoft has to come back and clarify what he has said. Ballmer had another senior moment yesterday when was allegedly got confused when asked a question about Blu-ray on the Xbox 360.

Ballmer’s comments lead many to believe that Blu-ray accessories were coming for the Xbox 360. Major Nelson reports today that Ballmer was referring to Blu-ray accessories for the PC in his comments and there are no plans to add Blu-ray to the Xbox 360.

Motorola Droid official webpage leaked early

Posted in Motorola by Shane McGlaun on October 23rd, 2009

mototoladroid-sbIf that Motorola Droid that is aiming directly at the iPhone has piqued your interest, we have some good news for you today. Someone over at Motorola has posted the official Droid page live to the Motorola website and then quickly pulled it down.

Before the site was pulled, we had enough time to glean the important specs of the phone along with some clear shots of the handset. The device has a 3.7-inch 480 x 854 touchscreen, a 5-megapixel autofocus camera with 4x digital zoom and dual LED flash, and gets a 1400mAh battery.

GE Vscan pocket Ultrasound device

Posted in Health by Conner Flynn on October 22nd, 2009

GE Vscan pocket Ultrasound deviceGetting an Ultrasound is the only way to spy on babies in the womb, but it involves yet another trip to the doctor’s office and you have enough on your mind preparing for this new life. That’s where this new gadget comes in handy.

The GE Vscan is an ultrasound device that can comfortably fit in your pocket when you aren’t using it to open a window into your wife’s womb. It looks like a cheap clamshell pone and has a little display that will show you your baby.

Sony DPP-F700 Digital Photo Frame and printer gets a release date

Posted in Digital Photo Frames by Conner Flynn on October 22nd, 2009

Sony DPP-F700 Digital Photo Frame and printer gets a release dateSony recently announced the DPP-F700 digital picture that offers a built-in photo printer. The device sports a 7-inch display with an 800 x 480 resolution, USB port, and a card reader.

The built-in printer can print a 4-inch x 6-inch photo in just 45-seconds. You’ll also get a handy remote control. Sony will launch the DPP-F700 here in the US in January 2010 for about. $200.

Rotary phone iPod dock

Posted in iPod Accessories by Conner Flynn on October 22nd, 2009

Rotary phone iPod dockThe RotariPhone is an iPod dock and speaker system built into an old rotary phone. It’s alot like this one from last December, but it looks more polished.

Just put your iPod in the cradle where you’d normally hang up the phone. The handset sits on its side and plays your music through where the phone’s speaker and mic used to be. It’s an awesomely retro design, and when not in use looks like a standard phone.

Amazon cancels US-only Kindle

Posted in kindle by Conner Flynn on October 22nd, 2009

kindledx-sb1We knew that the Nook would shake up the e-reader market, but it looks like it is having a major effect very quickly. Amazon will be canceling the US-only Kindle by consolidating their family of 6″ Kindles, lowering the price to $259 from $279.

On top of that, in some countries limited web surfing has been unlocked on the device so that they can take full advantage of the Kindle. The competition is heating up.

JVC XS-SR3 Series iPod dock

Posted in iPod Accessories by Conner Flynn on October 22nd, 2009

JVC XS-SR3 Series iPod dockAnd the iPod dock of the day award goes to the JVC XS-SR3 Series which is available in either white or black. It covers the entire iPod range: mini, nano, photo, video, classic and touch. And it’s nice looking too, with a retro flair.

The XS-SR3 features two 2.5W cradle speakers, an analog and digital external input, DSP and Virtual Dolby Surround for added audio quality. Your purchase also gets you a remote control so you don’t ever have to get up again to change tracks.

Kindle app for PC

Posted in kindle by Conner Flynn on October 22nd, 2009

Kindle app for PCAmazon is preparing to launch its Kindle application for Windows PCs. The app will let you download and read content that was previously available for the Kindle. There’s also an iPhone app already available. You don’t need a Kindle to use the Kindle app for Windows, but you will need to create an account.

The thinking is that Windows 7′s new touch features might make it a good reading platform, plus it gets the content into more hands. Don’t worry Mac users, yours is coming soon. Maybe on a Mac Tablet.

Yoda light-up Christmas tree topper

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on October 22nd, 2009

Yoda light-up Christmas tree topperThis is some extreme geekery right here. By placing Yoda on top of the Christmas tree, it allows nerds to worship their Jedi Master from below as is only proper, because you are just a padawan with a closet full of collectibles, while Yoda is…Yoda.

In the hierarchy of Star Wars Christmas tree decorating Yoda must be on top, just as Jar-Jar must be at the bottom. Forget the usual glowing star. Yoda has a light up LED lightsaber. Only $39.99 nerd points.

Microsoft Windows Cafe now open in Paris

Posted in Microsoft by Conner Flynn on October 22nd, 2009

Microsoft Windows Cafe now open in ParisIf you find yourself in Paris and want a place where you can just chill under the Microsoft brand, you are in luck. Just make your way to 47 Boulevard Sebastopol and enjoy some coffee, some pastry and some Microsoft products.

The Windows 7 Cafe is open. It looks like a cool place to kick back in and they only sell food so you won’t be pressured to buy gear. It’s a great idea as it may just win Microsoft more customers. Like they need them.

LG’s ultrathin Windows 7 powered X-Note T380

Posted in LG by Conner Flynn on October 22nd, 2009

LG's ultrathin Windows 7 powered X-Note T380 Here’s yet another Windows 7 machine debuting today, this one from LG. The X-Note T380 is a 13.3-inch ultraportable powered by a Core 2 Duo SU3700 with 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a GMA 4500MHD graphics set, 500GB of hard drive space, 802.11a/g/n WiFi and Windows 7 Home Premium.

LG has also updated its X-Note P510 to include Microsoft’s newest OS, but is otherwise exactly the same. Nothing yet on price or release yet, but we should know soon.