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mighty mini boom box and amp speakers may be tiny, but they’re strong

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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 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio gadgets just plain fun mobile tech technology

ripple look compact pc hangs out just about anywhere

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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 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design technology

super mini cube: world’s tiniest (and most useless?) ipod speaker

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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 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: audio gadgets just plain fun mobile tech technology

hackintosh jr. casemod: the power to crush the other kids

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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 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing hacks + mods technology

mini augmented reality ads hit newstands

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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 comments (11) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: digital imaging future tech strange + wonderful technology

mini e: your chance to test drive the electric mini cooper

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 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: future tech technology

colecovision mini console hits ebay [casemod]

Colecovision Mini Casemod

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 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: hacks + mods retro video games

mini cooper usb memory even smaller than the real thing

Austin Mini USB Drive

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 comments (23) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing just plain fun

mac mini swallowed by old g4 cube

Rich Willis Mac Mini Mod

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 comments (7) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing hacks + mods just plain fun