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xbox classic slims down to fighting weight

filed under: hacks-mods | video games

While the original Xbox is nary a memory in most of our minds, it’s still a popular console for hacking together media centers and other homebrew apps. But the old black behemoth of a case sure needs an update. So when I saw this custom Xbox build out, I thought to myself, “that’s just what the doctor ordered”…

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October 10th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

macbook air price, specs, release date revealed

filed under: computing | design

MacBook Air Slim Laptop by Apple

After much speculation and hype, Apple today announced their new ultra-slim laptop, the MacBook Air. Measuring just 0.16″ to 0.76″ thick (when closed), the 3-pound machine is touted as the “world’s thinnest laptop”.

The new MacBook Air features a striking aluminum case design, and is skinny enough to fit inside of a standard manilla envelope…

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January 15th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

oppo v3 media player slims down

filed under: media players

oppo v3 media player

This media player from China’s Oppo was already pretty nice looking, with its 2.4-inch 320×240 color screen, MP4 playback capabilities and touch-sensitive backlit buttons.

Now the company has announced that they are cutting the thickness of the player down to an insanely slim 6.9 millimeters…

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July 7th, 2007 16 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

sony intros 46 and 50-inch ultra slim 1080p rptvs

filed under: home entertainment | video

Sony KDF-50E3000

Sony’s Spring/Summer 2007 product slate was officially announced today, and includes the release of a number of new displays in their popular BRAVIA series. Of particular note are two new ultra-slim rear projector models featuring full 1080p resolution.

The new LCD rear projection micro-displays are the 46-inch KDF-46E3000 and 50-inch KDF-50E3000…

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February 27th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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