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It was only a matter of time before some cheap Chinese clone of Amazon’s Kindle digital book reader would find its way to market.
This knock-off – from a company called “Wefound” – is a dead ringer for the Kindle 2. From the slim white case to the 6-inch screen, to its nubby little keyboard,…
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July 12th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech technology
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Online retail giant Amazon is further expanding their downloadable video game section with WiiWare titles. As we reported previously, XBLA downloads came to Amazon earlier this month, though as yet, there is only one WiiWare title available: cult hit World of Goo.
World of Goo, widely praised as one of the best Wii experiences so…
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April 23rd, 2009
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author: alisha k.
filed under: video games
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If you have a Kindle, odds are you’re keenly interested in protecting it. It’s not like they’re cheap, after all, and that big, beautiful screen deserves to be covered up when not in use. If you’re a traditionalist, you can always go with Amazon’s leather Kindle cover, but if black leather isn’t your speed, handmade…
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April 23rd, 2009
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author: alisha k.
filed under: gadgets geek art + craft technology
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If you’re looking for a mid-priced digital camera, you should check out Amazon’s Gold Box for today, because they’re cutting $500 bucks or a whopping 56% off the list price of the Sigma DP1, selling the 14 megapixel camera for only $399 (USD). Amazon’s gone insane, and you should capitalize before they come to their…
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April 9th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: digital imaging gadgets
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Amazon’s gaming section has been going through some serious expansion lately. The online retailer recently added game trade-ins to their services, and now? Customers can buy Xbox Live Arcade titles directly through Amazon. No points, no problems; buy and get a code that allows the download to your Xbox Live account.
The service isn’t just…
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April 9th, 2009
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author: alisha k.
filed under: technology video games
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This is why the people at Amazon are rich while the rest of us are earning debts: Amazon exclusives. Sheer Genius. So what should you pay them for next? Punch those credit card numbers in you sucker you, because Speakal’s iPig iPod Dock is here.
Look at that cute little Amazon exclusive. But the iPig…
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March 17th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: audio gadgets home entertainment just plain fun media players
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Here’s a development for Amazon lovers (and shut-ins) everywhere: the online retailer has decided to get into the used game trade-in… uh, trade. Just search for the game in question, print a shipping label, and send it in. Step two (or, actually, four)? You get money.
Of course, you’re probably wondering whether or not there’s…
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March 6th, 2009
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author: alisha k.
filed under: computing video games
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Amazon’s always looking to please customers. And make money. Realizing that video games are a hot commodity nowadays, the Seattle-based e-commerce company is now selling hundreds of casual games on its site. Customers can download a game at a very attractive price of $9.99, possibly less if it’s an old one. Everybody happy right? People…
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February 21st, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: video games
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After going against Adobe with their own lightweight PDF reader, Foxit are now taking on Amazon’s Kindle with the release of their own e-book reader called eSlick.
Foxit took a long hard look at the Kindle’s specs and said, “Hmm. Pork.” No. They one-upped Amazon on so many levels that it’s amazing they ended up…
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December 24th, 2008
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author: lambert v.
filed under: gadgets mobile tech technology
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Now that Christmas is here, it’s time to turn our thoughts to the after holiday deals that will make really thankful if you got a gift card under the tree. So without further ado, here are some amazing deals I hand-picked for you over on Amazon.
The Yamaha YSP-800 lets you add a complete surround…
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December 25th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: gps + navigation technology
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Thanks to a little hard work and creativity, a Japanese toy Otaku has put together this awesome little Wii box robot.
By combining Amazon Japan’s shipping box robot toy, some custom-printed box labels and a few mini Wii keychain accessories, they completed the look for the pint-sized bot.
Be sure to check out the complete…
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December 10th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft robots video games
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Thanks to Amazon’s new aStore capability, I’ve launched my own personal Amazon store, featuring all sorts of cool electronics, video games, computer hardware and software and more.
Shameless self-promotion: When you shop through my Amazon store, you help to support this site.
Be sure to check it out.
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September 29th, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: Uncategorized
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