Gadgets

Microsoft releases Zune firmware update 1.2

The new trend in mobile devices is the ability to update firmware. While firmware updates aren’t exactly a new concept, more and more companies are taking the responsibility of fixing bugs and adding features as users request them. The Microsoft Zune is one of these devices capable of updates, and the new version of its firmware was just released. Users ...

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DVDs on-the-go: the “Most” Portable Handheld DVD Player

The problem with all those portable DVD players is that they can be clunky and very easy to break when you are traveling. However, the problem is solved with the Portable Handheld DVD Player. This paperback-sized DVD player contains a 4.2 inch monitor which delivers a sharp, clear picture which is held in an ABS plastic case that is covered ...

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Asus Z801: It’s black, it’s leather and it shines

There are a couple of companies with great potentials that never made it to become the big players in the mobile phone industry. Asus is one of them. Just take a look at the Z801, their newest triband GSM phone. Real leather, stainless steel, industrially-strengthened glossy surface are all used to construct this baby. I am sure it will sell, ...

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Kenwood HD10GB7 for picky ears

Here’s Kenwood’s answer to iPod. Why do we care? Well, I am going to tell you that this is the smallest harddisk-based media player in the world. We’re not talking about 1,2,4 or 8GB, we’re talking about a 10GB. So you have a 1″ HDD and a square color screen packed into the 62x44x17mm package with 24 hours of juice. ...

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Saitek’s iPod speakers unsuccessfully try to non-conform

The idea of a flat laying semi-circular iPod speaker seems like a good idea, and looks decent when shown alone, but take another look. Take a look at it when the iPod is attached to the device. We wouldn’t put our iPods on something so fragile looking if you paid us. Well, maybe if you paid us. It’s not that ...

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Never buy batteries for a flashlight again with Everlife Flashlight

You�ll never have to replace dead batteries in the Everlife/Faraday Flashlight because it doesn�t need batteries. That�s right, the Everlife flashlight does not use batteries; rather, it uses electro-magnetic induction, meaning that it gets its power from you shaking the magnets back and forth inside the flashlight. It has to be shaken for about a minute whenever its completely drained, ...

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Wear a Clix- iriver S10 in Full Black

Like the iriver Clix? You’ll like the iriver S10 even more. Retaining the great D-click system (that is, you browse the menu by taping the 4 rims of the screen) and overall design, the S10 is basically a mini-Clix, measuring 42x30x10.8mm and weighing 17.5g. Extremely wearable. What you get is a 1.15″ 65K color OLED screen, the choice of 1GB ...

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iPod Case for the kiddies

Durable, colorful, trainable, and equipped with two handles. If you thought we were describing your mother, you can put your fists down, no need to have them flying today. Those words describe the Tadpole iPod case designed for toddlers. With a heavy duty plastic screen over the entire iPod controls, you would think that the click wheel would be left ...

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Pink portable DVD player, for your “life partner”

Walmart isn’t just about cheap Tupperware and discounted home decor. They have a nice collection of interesting gadgets too. For $89.63, this hot pink/red/magenta colored Durabrand portable DVD player can be yours. A nice gift for your sister or your “life mate”, or maybe even a nice spark of femininity for you. The 7″ of screen is plenty big enough ...

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