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r2-d2 webcam to drive star wars fanboys crazy

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun | robotics

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…

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

sony vn-cx1a: mouse skype phone combo

filed under: computing | gadgets

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 into a VOIP phone for use with Skype…

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

linksys beats apple to punch with iphone

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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 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

kensington releases skype usb speakerphone

filed under: gadgets

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 all…

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September 24th, 2006 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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

filed under: gadgets | media players | mobile tech

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…

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August 7th, 2006 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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