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Among those of us old enough to have played first-generation game consoles, few will have tried a Vectrex; we typically clung to the familiar Atari 2600 or rebelled with the still very mainstream Intellivision. Thanks to Rantmedia Games’ new Vectrex Regeneration for iOS, though, we can generate some what-if nostalgia. The app emulates the tall, vector-based system down to its idiosyncratic noises and color overlays, and those with the foresight to own an iCade controller get an extra dose of authenticity. Anyone with at least an iPad 2 or an iPhone 4 can try the freemium title with a free copy of Minestorm to experiment; if they’re fully inclined to drive down memory lane, a $7 Mega Pack will unlock 17-plus original games as well as newer indie releases. Vectrex Regeneration won’t make our parents have second thoughts about their holiday gift choices circa 1982, but it’s cheap enough to provide a valuable (and potentially fun) history lesson.

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Mouse Computer hits back with their new mini PC, the Lm-mini40B. This space-saving system is equipped with a 1.10GHz Intel Celeron 847 processor, an Intel NM70 Express Chipset, an Intel HD graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, WiFi and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The Lm-mini40B is available now for 29,820 Yen (about $362). [Product Page]

The PengPod and PengStick have been floating around for a few weeks, with an Indiegogo crowdfunding expenditure seeking $49,000 in funding. The company has exceeded that number, garnering in excess of $79,000. Now that the goal was hit, the devices are available for pre-order, with shipping starting in January 2013.

A total of three devices are available for pre-order: the PengPod 700 (7-inch tablet), PengPod 1000 (10-inch tablet), and PengStick (mini PC). All three devices run Linux – or Android 4.0, depending on buyer preference – and run Allwinner system-on-a-chip A10s. Also available are a few accessories, including 8GB/16GB/32GB microSD cards with a bootable Linux image, a keyboard/case combo, and a “Linux on flash upgrade” for $5 if you don’t want Android.

The 7-inch PengPod 700 tablet has an 800 x 480 resolution and an HDMI video-out port. There’s a 1.3-megapixel front camera, speakers, and wifi connectivity. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage space. You can pre-order one for $110. The PengPod 1000, meanwhile, has a resolution of 1024 x 600, as well as an HDMI port. The front camera is listed as only 0.3-megapixel versus the 700′s 1.3-megapixel. Likewise, it offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage space. You can grab it for $175.

The PengStick is a mini PC that measures in at less than 3.5-inches in length, allowing you to slip it into your pocket or bag and easily transport it with you. Video connection works via a mini HDMI-to-HDMI, and the device features a single USB port and 1 USB OTG adapter, 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage space. You can pre-order it for $75. All three devices can be dual-booted with an SD card. The devices are “expected to start shipping in January.”

[via PC World]

PengPod and PengStick available for pre-order, will begin shipping in early 2013 is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Nokia Siemens Networks has long been eager to shed as much weight as it can (unfortunately, including some staff) in a bid to turn around a business full of legacy hardware. The next on the chopping block, however, is a big one: the optical networking division. NSN has struck a deal to sell the fiber-focused group to Marlin Equity Partners and spin it out as a separate company. While the price of the deal isn’t public, we’re glad to hear that the 1,900 workers affected by the shift should keep their jobs if the agreement closes as promised, in early 2013. NSN chief Rajeev Suri makes no bones about the handover’s goal — it’s to let his company concentrate on LTE and other thriving businesses while giving the optical group a second chance through Marlin’s investment, if all goes well. We’re left with an NSN that’s considerably smaller than what we knew from its glory days, but it could be worth the hurt pride if the company stays standing.

Continue reading Nokia Siemens Networks sells off its optical business, swings focus to LTE

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Brookstone has begun shipping their latest HDMI pocket projector. Powered by a 3800mAh battery, this DLP projector is able to project an incredibly sharp, clear 1080p HD image up to 60″ diagonal and provides 85 ANSI lumens brightness. Not only that, it also has an HDMI port, a 3.5mm audio-out jack and two built-in speakers. The Brookstone HDMI Pocket Projector retails for $299.99. [Product Page]