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Nov 25

Acer’s 16-inch Aspire 6930 reviewed: right on the money

In the battle between new 16-inch multimedia notebooks, it’s safe to say that Laptop Mag prefers Acer’s rig over Samsung’s R610. The Aspire 6930 (or 6930G-6723, if we’re talking specifics), was said to have an eye-catching design, great Blu-ray playback and solid all-around performance suitable for a media-minded lappie. Not to mention the sub-$1,000 sticker — that helped, too. In actuality, the only real knock was the fact that a 1080p display wasn’t included at the $999 price point, but we all know that’s just being greedy. These critics didn’t hesitate to dish out a 4 out of 5 star rating for Acer’s latest 16-incher, calling it “a winner” for anyone looking for a “relatively lightweight desktop replacement that’s not too expensive.”

Filed under: Laptops

Acer’s 16-inch Aspire 6930 reviewed: right on the money originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 25

HP shows off Atom-powered mini-Q nettop in Taiwan

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It’s no slate PC / digiframe hybrid, but it is a touch unorthodox. HP Compaq is reportedly preparing to launch a mini-Q nettop, though it could ship under a totally less exciting Presario 2030 / 2020 moniker. Packed within the diminutive box will be an Atom 330 / 230 CPU (respectively), Windows Vista / XP (also respectively), 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160GB 7,200RPM hard drive, dual-layer DVD writer and a 6-in-1 card reader. No mention of a release date just yet, but pricing is expected at around NT$9,900 ($296) / NT$12,900 ($386).

[Via Electronista]

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HP shows off Atom-powered mini-Q nettop in Taiwan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 25

USB powered lunch bag will keep your food hot while you “work”

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Hungry for a hot lunch at your desk every Monday through Friday, but don’t want to stand in line for the microwave? The USB-powered heated lunch bag is probably something you’ll want to look into, then. It apparently keeps your food at a steamy 140 degrees Farenheit all day, though it gives us pause that we’re warned to “make sure the plastic container that you store your food in is of a certain grade and quality” to ensure that there’s not “an adverse chemical reaction,” but we figure that’s probably a minor concern. We don’t know if the bag will ever be available in the US, but we have a feeling that if it is, it’ll be at least double the size of the current iteration.

[Via Everything USB]

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

USB powered lunch bag will keep your food hot while you “work” originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 25

2009 Ford Flex Tuning Car

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Born Rich: For those of you who were yearning for an inside tour of the tricked-out 2009 Ford Flex by Kal Koncepts/Air Syndicate Inc. displayed at SEMA 2008 in LasVegas, here is the treat. This customized version features Sony Xplod; 22 speaker sound system and a perfect tuning set-up complete with two turntables and a mixer in “battle style” set up by DJ Alex G of “Violator All Star DJs” for hip hop lovers. Exteriors are equally amazing with roof wing by 3D carbon, 22-inch Dub wheels and the body of the car features mural graphics as a manifestation of its urban hip hop feel. From MC, to DJ, to B-boxing, to Grafitti, the heroes and art forms of this on-the-edge lifestyle are depicted in the mural work. Besides the 2009 Ford Flex Tuning Car a fleet of custom Ford Flex models were displayed at SEMA 2008.

2009 Ford Flex Tuning Car is for Trend-Setters [Born Rich]

Nov 25

STUFF.TV CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE – Top 10 gifts for all the family

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Christmas is speeding towards us faster than Santa in a buttered bobsleigh, so let Stuff.tv’s gift finder help you get the right present for every member of the family