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Raspberry Pi Barebones PC: Fits On Your Keychain and Costs Only 25 Bucks!

barebones ubuntu pc raspberry pi computer

The Raspberry Pi PC is about the size of a USB flash drive. It’s an ultra-minimal PC that David Braben hopes to sell for about $25 (USD). Now that’s a nice portable (and affordable) form-factor.…

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May 6th, 2011 by: Range

Fujisoft’S Palro Pet Robot Could Use a New Name, Pal.

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I have to say that I’m not impressed by the name, but the Palro from Fujisoft sure is a cute looking robot.

Palro gets its ingenious name by combining “pal” and “robot.” I know, what will those crazy Japanese scientists think of next, right?

This little humanoid ‘bot stands about…

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February 1st, 2010 by: Range

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook Price Drop to $199 (One Day Only)

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I just got this deal in my e-mail and had to give it a mention. If you’ve been thinking about picking up one of thoseĀ  compact netbook computers, today is the day to get your grubby little hands on one.

Dell is offering a one-day only deal for the base…

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February 27th, 2009 by: Technabob

Redpost Signbeta: Linux Pic Frame Gets an Upgrade

RedPost Signbeta Linux Picture Frame

Almost a year ago a RedPost made news with their hackable Linux picture frame, the RedPost/Kit. Today, the guys at RedPost announced Kit’s better, faster, stronger kid brother, the Signbeta.

While it certainly can be used as a digital picture frame, RedPost’s real mission is to replace wasteful paper-covedred bulletin…

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April 6th, 2008 by: Technabob

Google Android Pc for Sale on Ebay [Casemod]

Android Casemod by Eric Burke

Google’s Android platform might be designed for mobile devices, but that didn’t stop this guy from making an Android-inspired desktop computer.

Built by software engineer (and self-proclaimed geek) Eric Burke, the Android PC is inspired by the green ‘droid head on the Android logo. Complete with beady little eyes and…

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March 22nd, 2008 by: Technabob

Worst Casemod Ever: Ubuntubox Cardboard Pc

Ubuntubox Cardboard Casemod

This computer has to be the biggest hunk of junk I’ve ever seen. Cobbled together from cardboard, red duct tape and embellished with a Sharpie, the UbuntuBox V1.0 certainly won’t win any awards for build quality.

According to the builder, the guts of the old Pentium 3 tower are being…

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December 19th, 2007 by: Technabob

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