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tiny innodisk 128 gb nano ssd flaunted and tortured at computex

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The word “nano” got thrown around yet again as InnoDisk gave the world a glimpse of the future at the recently concluded Computex exhibit. This time it’s a solid state drive we’re talking about. So is it worthy of being called a nano SSD? See for yourself:

Damn. That’s 128 GB in a box just…

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June 9th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing future tech gadgets technology

this is a flash drive?

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Our What the –? product of the week comes from China-based Everbright Technology. 7 Gadgets‘ write-up about the device is as follows:  “You can protect your data by plugging in this USB silicon rubber.” If you’re scratching your head now, wait ’til you see what it looks like:

The mystery does not unfold as we look at…

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May 1st, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing gadgets just plain fun mobile tech

give your living room a reset with the ctrl alt del pillows

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Ah, good old Ctrl+Alt+Del: it’s the Heimlich Maneuver of PCs. It’s a key combination used so often one wonders why there’s no single CtrlAltDel button yet for quick resets. And then one realizes that such a button already exists and that it is called the power switch. One is an idiot. So. Let those countless…

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April 14th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing geek art + craft just plain fun

game booster may help your pc play crysis

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I’ve seen a lot of programs that scam/trick people or just plain suck, and usually they’re the ones with crappy or generic names. So when I saw IObit’s Game Booster I was really skeptical, but a quick trip to its website assuaged my fears. Also, IObit has been lauded by tech sites like PC World…

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April 11th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing video games

la tosta laptop cooling stand: proof that cheap yet useful things still exist

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Laptop owning cheapskates rejoice! Like all other laptop owners, I know that you’re concerned about the heat that your laptop generates, as well as the stress on your back from countless hours of being hunched down while using your laptop. If you’ve been holding off on purchasing those usb powered, ergonomic cooling pads, hold off…

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February 16th, 2009 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing design mobile tech