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SanDisk announces flash file system for solid-state drives

November 6th, 2008 at 10:04 pm » Comments (0)

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SanDisk Corporation today unveiled an advanced flash file system for solid-state drives (SSDs) that yields dramatic improvement in performance and reliability for computing applications. Called ExtremeFFS, this next-generation patented flash management system – which has the potential to accelerate random write speeds by up to 100 times over existing systems – [...]



80GB Sony PS3 with $100 Gift Card this Saturday at Wal-mart

November 6th, 2008 at 9:55 pm » Comments (0)

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Sony said they would not cut the price of the Sony PS3 console this holiday. Sony upped the HDD to 80GB for the PS3 and kept the $399.99 price point that it had before. You have to rely on retailers to make you a deal on the new 80GB Sony PS3.In October Wal-mart [...]



Apple to fix Macbook touchpads “soon”, loose display hinge is “normal”

November 6th, 2008 at 9:40 pm » Comments (0)

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The proud owners of the recently released MacBooks have already found a few annoying problems that are blamed on the firm’s new “iBrick” manufacturing process and the complex engineering behind it. According to various online reports, there is an issue with the new glass trackpad that occasionally seems not to be registering a [...]



Teac LP-R500: The 20th century CD-LP-cassette geek re-education box

November 6th, 2008 at 9:00 pm » Comments (1)

While some cutting-edge fanatics are already waiting for the successor to Blu-ray technology, many old school gadget purists refuse to let go of the past. For that crowd of old schoolers Japan’s Teac has released the LP-R500, a device that plays old vinyl records, cassette tapes, and plays and records CDs. In addition to having [...]



USB Microscope with 2GB Online Storage

November 6th, 2008 at 8:50 pm » Comments (0)

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Remember last year’s USB Pen Microscope? A new model has now been released, featuring a resolution of up to 1600×1200, compared to the original 640×480.
Plug it in and it brings an image up on your computer screen of whatever the slick looking microscope is pointing at - you won’t even have to strain [...]



AT&T confirms tethering coming to iPhone in 2009

November 6th, 2008 at 7:43 pm » Comments (1)

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AT&T Mobility chief Ralph de la Vega confirmed on Thursday that iPhone 3G users will be able to use their phones as wireless modems at some point next year. De la Vega made the comments during a conversation with TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington at the Web 2.0 Summit on Thursday. “Tethering” an iPhone to [...]



ASUS releases 12-inch N20A ultraportable

November 6th, 2008 at 7:39 pm » Comments (0)

Built for heavy usage, the ASUS N20A comes with a 12.1″ monitor. Equipped with an Altec Lansing sound system that provides excellent sound clarity, plus a highly efficient eSATA hard disk drive housed in a dust and moisture-resistant enclosure, the N20A is a versatile road performer for business and personal entertainment. Asustek has unveiled details [...]



Vodafone sez November 14 for Storm, Verizon offers new global plans for it

November 6th, 2008 at 7:19 pm » Comments (1)

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As promised,Vodafone has officially announced a November delivery date for its BlackBerry Storm — November 14, to be specific. Pre-orders are already being taken (as  they are in the States), so if you want to be in the first batch of Brits to rock this thing, it might be a good idea to [...]



New Samsung Phone: a Real iPhone Killer?

November 6th, 2008 at 12:52 am » Comments (0)

To hear Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talk about Samsung Electronics’ new upgraded smart phone, T*Omnia, Korean consumers will soon get the mother of all smart phones on the planet. “The T*Omnia is at the forefront of this new generation of mobile devices,” declared Ballmer at a Seoul ceremony unveiling the phone on Nov. 3. “I [...]



Canon intros XH A1S and XH G1S prosumer HD camcorders

November 6th, 2008 at 12:49 am » Comments (1)

Building on the success of the XH A1 and XH G1 High Definition (HD) camcorders, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced the newly refined and upgraded hand-held XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders. Both products incorporate enhanced features for improved operation, including greater image control and improved audio capabilities. Whether [...]