Monthly Archives: February 2009

China Launches HD NVD, Its Own HD Standard

by Franky Branckaute
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China Launches HD NVD, Its Own HD Standard

In what can only be called another example of its power, China has launched its own High Definition standard, HD NVD, thus escaping any licensing fees. The HD NVD standard has been realized with support from exclusively Chinese companies and the Chinese Government. Technically HD NVD will offer discs up to 12GB and still make use of the more classic red lasers. Because red lasers, known from CD players and DVD players, are used manufacturing will be possible in existing factories thus reducing production costs massively. Read more »

Star Trek Based VOIP

by Franky Branckaute
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Star Trek Based VOIP

Trekkies, wake up! Dream Cheeky is bringing you this new VOIP/Skypephone Star Trek Communicator. Two problems: USB based and not wireless; You have to wait until April. But with bonus features such as the ‘Transporter room ready to beam up’ sound this is a WIN! And velcro allows you to attach in a visible spot. Compatible with XP, Vista, Tiger and Leopard.No price has been announced. Read more »

Tiny USB 2.0 Bluetooth Doogle Adapter for PC Laptop

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Tiny USB 2.0 Bluetooth Doogle Adapter for PC Laptop

Saw this little dongle at Office Max the other day and thought “hey that’s a dongle I could have used 5 years ago!” when I owned a Dell Inspiron 8600 and desperately needed a bluetooth connection with my Nokia cellphone. Dell was selling bluetooth with the 8600 model for a US$500 premium, too expensive for something I’d use occasionally. Fast forward to 2008… look here, the same functionality for about US$5! The Tiny USB 2.0 Bluetooth Doogle Adapter for PC Laptop, sold here, almost vanishes into your USB port. If you’ve got a bluetooth mouse with “giant” dongles that always get in the way, this is a good replacement. Read more »

Portable Tripod Speaker for your MP3

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Portable Tripod Speaker for your MP3

This is a little odd, when I first saw this I thought a digital camera was supposed to be up there. But close study would show that the plug is for audio. The Portable Tripod Speaker is supposed to be “clever” until you take a step back and think is my precious MP3 gadget safe on top. Hmmm… valid question indeed. If you’ve got a steady table to put this on top of, AND if you’ve got careful kids at home, then maybe your MP3 player IS safe. With the specifications below the jump, it does offer decent sound for a US$20 speaker set. Read more »

Scrye Magazine Ceases Publication in April 2009

by Franky Branckaute
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Scrye Magazine Ceases Publication in April 2009

Scrye Magazine, the longest-running periodical reporting on the collectible card game hobby and the leading print resource for secondary-market prices on Magic: The Gathering, will cease publication in April 2009 as announced in an email to former editors and contributors. The last issue will be #131. The magazine launched in 1993. The fate of GamingReport.com, the online presence of the magazine, is still open. After Dragon and Dungeon ceased publication in September 2007, nationally distributed gaming magazines have disappeared. Email after the jump Read more »

Samsung C6625 Spotted

by Franky Branckaute
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Samsung C6625 Spotted

UK Store Expansys has made the Samsung C6625 available for pre-order at £249.99 without contract. This could mean that the phone comes free with a contract. No release date has been specified. The Samsung C6625 is a smartphone with QWERTY keyboard, 2 mega-pixel camera, push email, GPS and 3G connectivity running on Windows 6.1 Featuring a high resolution 2.6″ wide-screen display (non-touch), the phone is ideal for Office usage and compatible with most MS Office applications, also Microsoft Exchange. The Samsung C6625 has 100MB internal memory and a microSDHC card slot and the 2MP camera can record short video clips. Read more »

Upcoming Superhero/Graphic Novel Movies for 2009/2010

by Mr Butterscotch
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Upcoming Superhero/Graphic Novel Movies for 2009/2010

It seems that every year more and more comic books and graphic novels are making the passage from the page to the big screen. Hollywood has cottoned on that not only are these art forms quite often full of great stories but they come complete with an already made fan base who will flock to the silver screen to see their heroes brought to life. It is with this passion in mind that I’ve pulled together a list of forthcoming (and in one case now out) movies that originated in a comic book or graphic novel. Punisher: War Zone Date: Now The only film in this entire listing that is Read more »

The $99 BlackBerry Storm 9530 Phone

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The $99 BlackBerry Storm 9530 Phone

This is a great deal, and maybe something that will not stay for a long time. Just yesterday my brother-in-law was bragging about a “great find” on Ebay.com, he’s got a Blackberry Curve. I can’t wait to tell him I’ve seen the $99 Blackberry Storm on Amazon. And to add more envy, no mail in rebates to worry about. The discount is INSTANT, as long as you sign up for the standard Verizon service plan. There is a little agreement to consider though, check it out after the jump: Read more »