Archive for December, 2007
Gen-X Dual Station console
The Gen-X Dual Station console is a hybrid device that allows you to enjoy the best of both 8- and 16-bit video games, particularly titles on the NES and Sega Genesis platforms. You get a couple of slots that support original cartridges from either system, including Japanese titles. Great for those who have a huge collection of carts but have no view where to put them. Each $36.89 purchase comes with a pair of controllers and A/V cables. I sometimes wonder why you would want to pick something like that up since the Wii’s Virtual Console is capable of handling games from both the NES and Sega Genesis platforms among numerous others. Of course, whether you can’t wait for Nintendo to officially release the titles on either consoles that you really want to play, the Gen-X Dual Station acts as a temporary stop-gap measure.
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Pac-Man Joystick holds fond memories
If you grew up on a diet of quarters in a dingy old arcade, next the Pac-Man Joystick is the perfect remedy to relive those good old days. All you need to do is plug in the joystick into your TV and you’re good to go. There are four games to choose from – Super Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, Pac & Pal and the classic original Pac-Man. The Pac-Man Joystick is powered by a quartet of AA batteries, and there is no need to purchase additional carts or consoles to get started. Amazon is currently carrying the Super Pac-Man TV Game for $19.99.
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Noahpad UMPC to debut at CES 2008
CES 2008 will be the platform where the Noahpad UMPC is paraded, and the device has been dubbed “classmate, roommate, and travelmate”. It is powered by Ubuntu 7.10 by default, but has more than suitable firepower to run Windows XP thanks to its 1GHz VIA C7 Eden processor (CX700 chipset). Other hardware specifications include a 30GB hard drive, 512MB RAM, a 7″ LED backlit display and a QWERTY keyboard. According to E-Lead, the Noahpad’s manufacturer, it will feature a yet-unknown input technology that claims to be revolutionary, but I will take that claim with a pinch of salt. While it might be called the Noahpad, you won’t find any waterproof capability on that little UMPC.
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iPhone FM Transmitter
FM transmitters for iPods and iPhones are dime a dozen these days, and you have the lacklustre iPhone FM Transmitter joining a towering line of them now. that device comes with an LCD display, two buttons for channel adjustment and compatibility with just about all iPod models as well as the iPhone. whether you plan to listen to your iPod or music library on your iPhone while hitting the road by your car’s radio system, the iPhone FM Transmitter can be picked up for $24.
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Ion Mask provides protective layer
Researchers in Britain have developed the Ion Mask, a solution that claims to repel both water and oil molecules. One practical use of that development would be to coat cellphones with the Ion Mask, ensuring that the next instance you drop your handset into the loo, there is no need to nag about purchasing a type new phone after that. Ion Mask makers are currently in talks with a trio of cellphone manufacturers, hoping to come to an agreement to coat their handsets with the solution. Either that, or you could always pick up one of those bulky waterproof cellphones. The image you see on the right doesn’t use the Ion Mask as it is just there for illustrative reasons. Read more about our hands on with the waterproof Casio GzOne cellphone.
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Jump Seat stores your console
that contemporary leather ottoman allows you to pull on the top, transforming it into a comfortable gaming chair while providing storage space for all your gaming gear (perfect to keep all those wires and controllers out of sight whenever the in-laws drop by). There is no word on pricing and availability as at press instance, but more data will be revealed at CES 2008. Each Jump Seat is made from leather and high-quality materials and must be manufactured to order, so expect to fork out a fair bit for that one.
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Mustek Freestyle MP3 player
Mustek has unveiled its new Freestyle! MP3 player that comes in the structure factor of a headphone, making it the ideal choice for those living an active lifestyle. Since you wear it like a regular pair of headphones, there is no anguish about getting messy wires entangled all by the place. Each Freestyle! player comes with 2GB of internal memory, MP3 and WMA support, USB 2.0 connectivity and a simple control system that makes navigation a snap. Mustek claims that the Freestyle! MP3 player delivers “deep low notes, a vibrant mid-range, and crisp highs for a fuller, clearer sound with greater impact”. Interested parties will be able to check out the Mustek Freestyle! at CES 2008, retailing for $69.99 a pop.
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