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myracer portable console plays flash games

MyRacer MF101 Portable Flash Game System Media Player

The latest pocket gaming system isn’t from Nintendo or Sony, but from an upstart little Korean outfit called MyRacer. Their new MF101 portable looks like another media player on the surface, but under the hood, it’s a pocket-sized arcade system.

Sure, it’ll play music and video files in a variety of formats, but the MyRacer…

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February 20th, 2008 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players mobile tech video games

podera luxe usb devices: minimal, modern design

Podera 4-port USB Hub

If you have to have a memory card reader or USB hub hooked up to your computer, there’s no reason it needs to be ugly. These new devices from Hong Kong’s Podera blend utility with a clean, contemporary design aesthetic.

For starters, there the 4-port Podera Luxe USB hub. The simple and elegantly designed hub…

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October 16th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design

datel games ‘n’ music homebrew cart for nintendo ds

Datel Gams N Music for Nintendo DS

This add-on for the Nintendo DS not only lets you play MP3 files, but it lets you run tons of homebrew games on the portable console.

Datel’s Games ‘n’ Music plugs into the DS and gives you an easy way to play custom games and apps on the DS and DS Lite. The $30 add-on…

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July 27th, 2007 comments (641) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: hacks + mods

8gb microsd memory: tons of storage in a tiny chip

Samsung 8GB microSD cards

Samsung today has announced the highest capacity microSD memory cards yet, with a full 8 gigabytes of storage.

The high speed memory cards can store up to 2,000 typical MP3 tracks, 5 DVD quality movies, or 4,000 digital photos. The tiny microSD format is designed for use in mobile phones, PDAs, compact digital cameras and…

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May 16th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing digital imaging

boynq toastit will not burn your memory cards

Boynq Toastit Memory Card Reader

Normally, I couldn’t think of a less interesting computer accessory than a memory card reader. Leave it to the design wizards at Boynq to change my mind on that.

Their $30 Toastit is a 27-in-1 memory card reader that bears a striking resemblance to a retro-modern toaster. While it won’t actually brown your Pop Tarts,…

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May 14th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design

philips dcp850 portable dvd features built in ipod dock

Philips DCP850 DVD/iPod Player

Philips latest portable DVD player has added a feature that just might convince me to pick one up. In addition to the usual DVD player and LCD screen, the player has a sleek integrated dock for your iPod.

The Philips DCP850 player offers a nice big 8.5-inch 16:9 widescreen display, and a slimline DVD player,…

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February 28th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets media players

fuji f40fd: flash comparison and face recognition camera

Fuji F40fd Digital Camera

Have you ever taken a photo with the flash on, only to discover the image was washed out? The Fuji FinePix F40fd digital camera lets you see a preview of your pictures with the flash both on and off.
The F40fd can take two pictures, two milliseconds apart. One photo has the flash on, while…

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January 22nd, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: digital imaging