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filed under: hacks-mods | video games
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: computing | design
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: media players
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: home entertainment | video
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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
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author: technabob