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colorware brings the black macbook back, but it’s gonna cost you

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When it comes to their laptops, Apple has a bit of a sadistic side, adding neat features only to take them away soon after. For example, the Firewire port was a staple of the polycarbonate Macbooks, and then it was removed from the first Unibody 13.3″ Macbooks, only to be returned in the new 13.3″…

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July 6th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing design hacks + mods mobile tech technology

miles edgeworth premium edition nintendo dsi is all class

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The Ace Attorney series has become a cult favorite among Nintendo DS fans, so I’m sure plenty of people are pleased to see that the most attractive special edition DSi yet is branded to match the series’ spin-off, starring prosecuting attorney Miles Edgeworth.

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (known in Japan as Gyakuten Kenji) isn’t due out…

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June 24th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

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kojima-signed gunmetal gray ps3 on ebay: won’t be there for long that’s for sure

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It’s a sad day for seller/mgs fan/sad person ids3remix, as he put up his limited edition gunmetal gray 40 GB Playstation 3 for sale on eBay. I think he really needs the money, stat, or else he wouldn’t be selling his beloved console. For those who don’t know, Sony made only 9000 of the gunmetal…

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June 10th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: home entertainment media players technology video games

pentax k20d digital camera gets the titanium treatment

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Sure, digital cameras are a dime a dozen these days. With even some of the most expensive cameras made out of cheap plastic and aluminum, it’s nice to finally see a camera that at least LOOKS as substantial as its price.

The Pentax K20D is already one of the most highly rated dSLR cameras out…

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May 5th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design digital imaging technology

resident evil 5 chainsaw usb drive will ensure your survival if tiny zombies invade

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Capcom’s controversial, more-action-than-horror survival horror game Resident Evil 5 has a special treat for people who buy the Limited Edition set: aside from 3 “making of” DVDs, customers will also receive a 2GB USB drive shaped like a chainsaw. A bloody chainsaw.

I’m pretty sure that the flash drive is only included in the Asian version…

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April 11th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

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max’dbox: xbox 360 pepsi max limited edition for sale on ebay

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Seller lim-handek is one of the lucky winners of a Pepsi-Cola contest, scoring an Xbox 360 Elite with the Pepsi Max logo and blue flames, and now she’s/he’s auctioning it off on eBay.  Only 60 of these 360s were made, and out of that 60 this is the only one that hasn’t been sent for…

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March 28th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

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elton john starburst ipod nanos are nanocrystalchromatic

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These sparkly limited-edition Elton John iPod Nanos definitely live up to the flamboyant style of their eponymous inspiration.

Created by Goldgenie, each Starburst iPod Nano is encrusted with laser-embedded 250 color-coordinated Swarovski crystals, and features Sir Elton John’s signature etched into the back of the case.

They’re available in black, blue, green, orange, pink, purple,…

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January 31st, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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red xbox bundle rumored for resident evil 5

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Capcom really thinks Resident Evil fans are willing to spend a lot of money. First, they announced the $90 Collector’s Edition of Resident Evil 5, a megabox packed with all sorts of essentials, like a necklace, a patch, and a figurine. Oh, and the game, of course. But if that’s not enough Resident Evil goodness for you,…

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January 26th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

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dissidia potions restore life points, look cool

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Japanese brewer Suntory has long been making (reportedly disgusting) potions for Square Enix’s Final Fantasy games, but until now they’ve actually resembled the in-game items. The latest round of beverages, however, breaks that tradition — Suntory’s going with the good ol’ fashioned can. Fitting, since the latest limited edition drinks are sodas.

The soda “potions” are…

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December 5th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

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