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Unitcom is bringing you their latest desktop PC, the PASSANT IKZ770SD-N67W. Powered by a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-3770K processor, the system is packed with an Intel Z77 Express Chipset, a GeForce GTX 670 2GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 2TB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a 600W 80PLUS BRONZE power supply and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The PASSANT IKZ770SD-N67W is available now for 159,800 Yen (about $1,700). [Product Page]

Check out this newly launched waterproof Bluetooth speaker from Sanwa, the 400-SP039. Powered by four AA batteries, this IP47 certified speaker offers a working range of up to 10 meters, has two built-in 3W speakers and is compatible with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR enabled devices (iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone). Available in both black and white color options, the 400-SP039 retails for 6,980 Yen (about $74). [Sanwa]

Apple is rumored to add a Retina display to its second generation iPad Mini. However, the addition is most likely to raise the production cost of each unit by almost $12. This addition comes with just upgrading the display to a Retina display and keeping the rest of the components of the iPad Mini same. (more…)

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Mimoco‘s Legends of MIMOBOT Series has a wide range of characters in it, such as the Star Trek X line that was released back in November, and the Bruce Lee drive before that in August. Now the company has released its latest characters, these ones in honor of President’s Day – George Washington and Abraham Lincoln USB flash drives.

The Legends of MIMOBOT line of drives is meant to commemorate the legends among us, whether they’re cultural icons, certified geniuses, or your friendly neighborhood superhero. In line with the series are the U.S. Presidential flash drives, one featuring the likeness of Abraham Lincoln, and the other of George Washington, both decked out with their most distinguishing characteristics, such as Washington’s suit and Lincoln’s bow tie.

Both drives are being released only in limited editions, and as with other drives in the series, they come loaded with content pertaining to which ever character you choose. Buying the George Washington drive, for example, will get you Washington-themed avatars, wallpapers, and icons, while the same applies with the Lincoln drive. The Washington MIMOBOT is hand-numbered and only 1,000 are being produced.

Both drives can be had in 8GB, 16GB, and 128GB varieties, priced $19.99, $29.99, and $129.99, respectively. Both drives are USB 2.0, and are compatible with Windows and OS X. The drives feature a one-year limited warranty, and measure in at a fairly large 2.5-inches high by 1-inch wide. You can grab your own now directly from Mimoco.

[via Mimoco]

Mimoco expands MIMOBOT Legends line with Washington and Lincoln flash drives is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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* South Africa’s “Blade Runner” to appear in court again

* State will oppose bail, details of charge sheet expected

* Victim Reeva Steenkamp to be buried in private ceremony

By Ed Cropley

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 19 (Reuters) – “Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius, the South African double amputee who became one of the biggest names in world athletics, is due in court for a second time on Tuesday to apply for bail after being charged with murdering his girlfriend.

The arrest of the 26-year-old Olympic and Paralympic sprinter has stunned millions across the world who held him up as a hero for triumphing over adversity to compete with able-bodied athletes at the highest level of sport.

His girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, was found shot dead in his Pretoria home in the early hours of Thursday, with initial reports suggesting Pistorius may have mistaken her for an intruder.

However, police have made clear that Steenkamp, who will be buried on Tuesday, was killed by more than one gunshot, that Pistorius was the only suspect and that neighbours had heard earlier disturbances.

They said a 9mm pistol was recovered at the house, where there was no sign of a break in.

Since the arrest, South African newspapers have published lurid, unconfirmed details of the killing. If true, they are likely to undermine any potential argument of self-defence, experts say.

His agent said Pistorius, who faces life in prison if found guilty, disputes the murder charge “in the strongest possible terms”.

Prosecutors are expected to oppose any request for bail at Tuesday’s hearing, suggesting they will have to present the court the state’s full version of the shooting as laid out in the charge sheet.

Proceedings are likely to start after 0700 GMT.

BURIAL

At his bail hearing on Friday, the athlete broke down in tears when the charges were read and prosecutors said they believed the killing was premeditated.

The hearing was adjourned after 40 minutes and Pistorius was taken back to the Pretoria police station where he has been held since. A statement from his family at the weekend said he was “numb” with shock and grief.

The case has gripped sport-mad South Africa, where Pistorius was seen as a rare hero who had transcended the racial divides that persist 19 years after the end of apartheid.

Steenkamp will be buried at a private family ceremony in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth.

The law graduate appeared on television on Saturday in an “Island of Treasure” reality show filmed last year after her family gave permission for the programme to be aired.

Pistorius’ endorsements and sponsorships, which include sportswear giant Nike, British telecoms firm BT, sunglasses maker Oakley and French designer Thierry Mugler, are thought to be worth as much as $2 million a year.

Nike said on Monday it had no plans to use Pistorius in future campaigns. Other sponsors have said they will not make any decisions about continued support until the legal process has run its course.

However, Pistorius has cancelled scheduled track appearances in Australia, Brazil and Britain in the coming months to focus on his attempt to clear his name.

Born without a fibula in either leg, Pistorius runs on carbon fibre prosthetic blades after he underwent a double amputation as an 11-month-old baby. He was the first double amputee to run in the Olympics and reached the 400-metres semi-finals in London 2012.

In last year’s Paralympics he suffered his first loss over 200 metres in nine years. After the race he questioned the legitimacy of Brazilian winner Alan Oliveira’s prosthetic blades, but was quick to express regret for the comments. (Editing by Alison Williams)

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