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r2-d2 webcam to drive star wars fanboys crazy

Star Wars R2-D2 Webcam

Everyone’s favorite little trash-can droid can now be a regular occupant of your home or office, thanks to the new R2-D2 webcam.

The little guy is a pretty accurate replica of the famous droid, complete with authentic movie sound effects. But what’s really cool about it is that it’s actually motorized and has Wi-fi connectivity,…

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August 28th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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sony vn-cx1a: mouse skype phone combo

Sony VN-CX1a Mouse

Sony Japan recently released a new USB mouse with a unique twist. Simply pick up the mouse from your desktop, and it flips open to become a Skype telephone handset.

The Sony VN-CX1A telephone mouse is a fully-functional optical mouse which works with all Windows PCs. Pick it up, and open it and it transforms…

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May 27th, 2007 comments (9) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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linksys beats apple to punch with iphone

Linksys iPhone WIP320

In what seems like a cruel joke, the rumors that an “iPhone” would be announced today were true…. except the iPhone isn’t an Apple device at all, rather a line of rather pedestrian VOIP phone products coming from Linksys.
The Linksys iPhone series will include several Skype-compatible Internet phones, including both wired and wireless versions.…

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December 18th, 2006 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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kensington releases skype usb speakerphone

Kensington Vo300 Internet Speakerphone

The new Kensington Vo300 USB Internet Speakerphone allows you to make Skype VOIP phone calls from your desktop using the familiar interface of a regular desktop speakerphone.
The phone features a standard telephone keypad and volume controls, as well as an integrated LCD that lets you control Skype without looking at your computer screen at…

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September 24th, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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new sony “mylo” wifi media player – should we care?

Sony Mylo

The new Sony “Mylo” media player supports MPEG-4 video, audio and photos. It also has a built-in wireless connection that supports wireless music streaming to other mylo players and it works as a wireless Skype phone. The mini keyboard should be handy for browsing the web with the integrated Opera browser and for instant messaging.

The…

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August 7th, 2006 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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