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These tiny speakers may be Mini, but they’re supposed to sound Mighty. Both the mini boom box and guitar amp speakers are small enough to fit on your keychain, but the guys who make them say they’ve got plenty of oomph for listening to your favorite MP3s on the go.
Each one has a built…
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August 14th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: audio gadgets just plain fun mobile tech technology
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Looking for a PC that won’t take up much space on your desktop? The new Ripple LOOK PC is definitely one of the nicer looking small form factor computers I’ve seen.
The Korean-built compact Ripple LOOK PC measures in at just 215mm x 235mm x 69mm (appx. 8.46″ x 9.25″ x 2.71″). While that’s still…
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July 7th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: computing design technology
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Welcome to another edition of Cute or Stupid?, a feature that I personally don’t want to do anymore but fate seems to want me to continue, so. Here we go: up for deliberation is the Super Mini Cube, allegedly the world’s tiniest speaker. Measuring a scant 26mm (1.02 inches) on each side, the “no bulky”…
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June 9th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: audio gadgets just plain fun mobile tech technology
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Want a small Mac, but like the look of the beefy aluminum Mac Pro tower? Too impatient to wait for Apple to make a metal Mac Mini, this one modder decided to craft his own.
While not running on official Apple hardware, the Hackintosh Jr. gets its looks from the big tower Macs, but at…
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February 25th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: computing hacks + mods technology
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This amazing new advertisement for MINI uses augmented reality (AR) technology to create a truly interactive media piece out of a 2-dimensional magazine ad.
Using AR tracking technology, as you hold the ad up to your computer’s webcam, you’ll see a 3-D model of a MINI Cabrio convertible that moves as you turn the sheet…
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December 17th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: digital imaging future tech strange + wonderful technology
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MINI today announced that they’ll be giving up to 500 test drivers the opportunity to test drive the new no-carbon footprint electric MINI E before it’s released.
The diminutive 3-door MINI E is powered by a 100% electric motor (hybrids are for wusses), and still manages to go from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h)…
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October 18th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: future tech technology
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When it comes to retro game consoles, it seems like Nintendo and Atari get all of the attention. How about some love for the classic ColecoVision, the first console to bring arcade-quality graphics into your living room? This mini ColecoVision casemod is surely a good start.
The guys over at GameSniped stumbled onto this custom-modded…
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August 19th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: hacks + mods retro video games
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If you thought the Mini Cooper was small enough already, get a load of these Mini Mini Cooper flash memory devices.
The Mini drives are the latest wacky USB devices to hit the streets. Each one is a 1:48 scale replica of an actual Mini. And just like a real Mini, you won’t be able…
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July 3rd, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: computing just plain fun
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Have an old Macintosh G4 Cube computer lying around? Why not transform it into an enclosure for a modern Mac Mini?
Like the abandoned shell of a hermit crab, Mac enthusiast Rich Willis removed the innards of the old G4 cube and filled its guts with his Mac Mini as well as some add-ons. He…
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July 12th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: computing hacks + mods just plain fun