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I’ve seen plenty of Nintendo NES clone systems in my travels, but this is the first time I’ve seen a mass-produced portable that can play the actual cartridges from the classic 8-bit gaming system.
The FC Mobile portable console plays original game carts from the NES wherever you go…
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posted: April 27th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: computing | mobile tech
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This isn’t the first time I’ve seen a computer designed to fit inside your car, but it’s definitely the first one I’ve seen which can fit entirely in the space of your old car stereo…
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posted: February 6th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: home entertainment
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Shuttle is well known for their small-form-factor PCs. Their latest models are perfect for a high-end home theater, and can be loaded up with everything you’d need in a single, compact box.
The top-of-the-line Shuttle D’VO SG33G5M Deluxe features 1080p high-definition video output via an HDMI output…
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posted: October 8th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design | home entertainment
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Tired of the same old speaker designs? Here’s some compact speakers with a decidedly different look. These Microbon speakers are have a hexagonal case design which is certainly unusual.
Instead of a typical cheap plastic case, these speakers have cheap wooden cases…
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posted: September 24th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets
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This tiny flashlight is about as minimal as it gets. Just snap the little LED light unit onto the top of any 9-volt battery, and voilà, you have a fully functional source of illumination.
The compact light includes a trio of super-bright LEDs, which should be plenty for helping you find your keys in the dark…
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posted: September 19th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: home entertainment | media players
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According to papers recently filed with the FCC, Philips is getting set to release a bookshelf stereo that can be wirelessly paired with Bluetooth sound sources.
In addition to the requisite AM/FM/CD/MP3 capabilities, the Philips BTM288 stereo system will be able to connect to mobile phones and media devices via Bluetooth…
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posted: August 24th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: computing
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Need a second computer to run some basic tasks like hosting a website or a file server? Want to spend less than one big bill on it? Then look no further than this compact system from Data Evolution Corporation (DEC)…
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posted: August 17th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design | home entertainment
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I really like the simple colorful design of these compact music systems from Germany’s Sonoro Audio.
The Sonoro Cubo is a compact, all-in-one sound system, complete with FM radio, CD player and auxiliary input for your portable media player. Each one is encased in a wooden enclosure with either a colored lacquer or natural wood finish…
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posted: August 5th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech
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GPS maker Mio Technology today announced their new compact personal navigator system, the Digiwalker C220.
(Yes, I know that’s a map of England, even though yours will come with U.S. maps)
The C220 lists for just $249.95 and is a good choice for a first-time GPS or for a second car…
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posted: April 11th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: computing | mobile tech
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While the Pocket PC and smartphones are enough for most of us who need a pocket computer, sometimes a full-on version of Windows is what you’d like. The Digital Cube I-Station G43 aims to solve this problem by providing a complete Windows XP computer in a palm-sized UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) device…
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posted: March 16th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: computing
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If you think that smaller is better, you might want to check out this wee (not wii) PC for your desktop.
The Linutop is a compact, disk-less workstation which runs an embedded Linux OS on its AMD Geode CPU. The system features 512MB of ROM, 256MB of RAM, USB and Ethernet ports as well as VGA and audio in/out ports…
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posted: November 30th, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: computing | mobile tech
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Lately, Sony’s been having more bad days than good ones, what with flaming batteries, Playstation 3 launch concerns and other financial woes. Well today, we get to report on something coming from Sony that actually looks good…
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posted: November 1st, 2006
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