Jun 30

Elecom keeps things simple with U2H-TC410B wall socket USB hub

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While there’s a place for USB hubs that double as a mousepad and calculator, it’s sometimes best to just keep things simple, which is what Elecom has thankfully done with its new U2H-TC410B “wall socket” USB hub. Contrary to what that name might suggest, however, this one doesn’t actually plug into a power outlet, but is instead designed to be mounted on a wall or the side of the desk and become a wall socket of sorts itself. Apart from that, it’s basically just your standard four-port USB 2.0 hub and, as you can see above, it’s available in your choice of black or white. Unfortunately, it’s not priced like a run-of-the-mill USB hub, with this one running a somewhat hefty $39.99.

[Via OhGizmo!]

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Elecom keeps things simple with U2H-TC410B wall socket USB hub originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 30

TechSaver Test: NewEgg.com Independence Day Sale

Posted in: camera, laptop, printer, sale, Today's Chili

Epson Stylus NX515 Printer

NewEgg.com, one of my favorite destinations for buying computer hardware, is celebrating our nation’s birthday with an Independence Day Sale. The sale, exclusive to NewEgg.com e-mail subscribers, features a bevy of discounted prices in computer hardware, electronics, peripherals, and accessories–all with free shipping, no less. Discounted prices and/or promo codes are valid until July 6.

I chose four products from NewEgg.com’s special sale and compared their prices to other retailers and online stores. Find out if you should buy that Epson printer, Crucial RAM stick, Lenovo notebook, or Canon PowerShot camera from NewEgg, after the jump.

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Jun 30

VholdR ContourHD wearable HD camcorder hands-on and impressions

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VholdR ContourHD hands-on and impressions

We’ve been toying with a VholdR ContourHD helmet cam for a few weeks now, seeing how well it blends in with our adrenaline-fueled lifestyle. We’ve mounted it on various helmets, tried it with some moderately extreme endeavors, and, now that we’ve had a chance to refill our asthma inhalers, we thought we’d share a few of those adventures and give our impressions of this helmet-mounted HD shooter.

Gallery: ContourHD unboxing and hands-on

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VholdR ContourHD wearable HD camcorder hands-on and impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 30

Sony placing PS3 slim manufacturing orders for delivery in July?

Posted in: playstation 3, Playstation3, ps3, rumor, rumors, sony, Today's Chili

We haven’t heard much about the PS3 slim since E3, but that doesn’t mean it’s been entirely quiet out there — the hot rumor today is that Sony’s signed manufacturing agreements with both Foxconn and Pegatron to build the revised model in time for July delivery. That much we believe, since it’s been backed up by a couple different credible reports, but here’s where it gets totally insane: there’s a suggestion that the slim will be the last PS3 model of this generation, and that a next-gen console based on Sony’s motion controller is due in spring 2010. We don’t buy that at all, since the PS3 is just entering its prime and Sony was clear that the motion controller was for the existing console, so we think this rumor is getting garbled down the wire — it’s far more likely that the slim is being prepped for an August launch to coincide with those rumored price cuts, and that new PS3 bundles that include the motion controller are set to drop next year. That’s just our take on the matter, though — we’ll see how things shake out.

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Jun 30

ASUS rolls out RT-N16 wireless router

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It’s not a dual-band router, but it looks like ASUS has just about all the other bases covered with its new RT-N16 model. Apparently “engineered for the future” (too bad, present), this one naturally packs full 802.11n capabilities, along with a “powerful CPU” and 128MB of memory to help it eek out every last bit of bandwidth, and both four LAN ports and a pair of USB ports to accomodate your non-wireless devices. Otherwise, you can expect to get ASUS’ own EZ UI, which promises quick and easy setups and customization, and all the the usual basic security measures you’d expect, including support for WPS. No word on a price just yet, but it looks like this one should be rolling out soon, if it hasn’t hit stores already.

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ASUS rolls out RT-N16 wireless router originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 30

In Which We Provoke Kim Jong Il in 77 Offensive and Hilarious Ways

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OK, so if crazy Kim Jong Il does try nuking Hawaii this weekend, don’t blame me. He was planning on it before this horrifying and hilarious gallery of shameful Photoshops appeared. Oh god, what have I done?



First Place — Nick Dwyer
Second Place —T. Baxter
Third Place — Dave Corrasa

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Jun 30

Gundam gets pretty (?) in pink

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Pink Gundam (Credit: Lifedoor Blog)

For every macho, giant-size tribute to Gundam out there, there’s going to be a more froufrou version coming along. Ying for the yang. So while the guys will probably be gagging over this girly, bejeweled Gundam (in pink, no less), it actually looks quite fetching with …

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Jun 30

Sony patents new Cell-based PS2 emulator

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At first glance, we thought this all sounded a little too familiar: as you know, some PS3s had software-based PS2 emulation way back in 2007. So it was a little bit of a surprise when Siliconera unearthed patent docs dated last December (and only published by the patent office late last week) for the technology to decode and recompile software written for the PS2’s Emotion Engine on the current device’s Cell Processor. There’s been some speculation that this functionality might be included in the rumored slim PS3 at some point — either in the form of support for your old school PS2 discs or for digital downloads. Who knows? You might be playing your old copy of Shrek: Super Party! on your PS3 sooner than you think.

[Via Joystiq]

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Sony patents new Cell-based PS2 emulator originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 30

TechSaver: Panasonic Viera HDTV, Electric Guitar, Vase USB Speaker

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Talk about a good deal: I got a Firefox 3.5 download absolutely free a little while ago.

1. If you're anything like me, there's one feature that really gets your attention: a built-in iPod dock. My radios have iPod docs, my toilet tissue holder has an iPod dock. Why, I've even got an iPod dock with a second iPod dock built in, just in case I want to listen to both at the same time. That's why I was thrilled to see this Panasonic Viera 32-inch LCD HDTV with an iPod dock. You can use it to view your photos on the big screen or watch videos stored on your iPod. Dell has it for $449 (you'll have to click to see the sale price).

2. If you've got the latest Apple iLife suite and you'd like to try out the free music lessons that come with GarageBand, this is a deal for you. Musician's Friend is selling the Epiphone Dot Studio Semi-Hollow electric guitar for $199 (in the worn brown finish) with free shipping. Learn on it and get instant feedback from GarageBand showing how you're doing.

3. You won't need an outlet when you've got the boynq Vase USB speaker, which delivers two-way sound using just a USB port. RadioShack has it for $9.99. It doesn't hold flowers, but its vase-shaped good looks will enhance your desktop.

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Jun 30

DTXTR Translator

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Sending text messages on mobile phones is becoming as commonplace as calling your best friend, and it’s all the rage among teens. We know trying to keep up with your teen and the technology they’re using can be daunting – so LG’s DTXTR is here to help you break it down and stay ahead of the curve.

Features on the DTXTR site include:

– DTXTR Translator: A cool tool that allows you to translate your tool in to shorter, more hip messages at the push of a button.

– DTXTR Glossary: Thousands of text terms (hundreds gathered from the BlogHer community at this fall’s Reach Out Tour!)

– Do U Know TXT Quiz: Test your texting prowess (say that three times fast…)

– Texting Tips: Everything parents need to know about texting, managing a texting teen, and thinking smart about text plans

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