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Here’s a little something to read while you wait for your iPhone software download to begin.

1. If you like this deal you better hurry, because it only lasts till the end of the day. DealsClick is selling refurbished Microsoft Xbox 360 systems for $124.99 with $4.99 shipping. That’s the lowest price I’ve seen. The Xbox has a 20GB hard drive, and this offer comes with a 90-day warranty, so you don’t need to worry about buying a refurbished product. You’ll also get a wireless controller and a headset. The ticking countdown clock on the site is hypnotic. Feel the pressure, console gamers: this won’t last for long.

2. Now something for the PC gamers: Beach Camera is selling the Logitech G9 Laser Mouse for $54 (with free shipping), but a $30 mail-in rebate brings the actual cost down to $24.00. That’s a great deal for a mouse this customizable. Change the grip and the weight to fit your gaming style. You can even use the onboard memory to create five user profiles.

3. Computers never have enough USB ports, but this deal from Buy.com can help. Get a Cables to Go 7 Port USB hub for $29.99 with free shipping. But wait, if you pay with PayPal you get a $10 instant rebate, bringing the price down to $19.99. Now that’s a deal. These are all USB 2.0 ports, so you’ll get the fastest connection possible.

Hey old man, with your “sensible shoes” and your “401(K)” and your “Mr. Acker Bilk,” we don’t need your boring old Logitech mouse. Your scene is so yesterday, man! We just got an eyeful of the new V220 notebook mice and we gotta say — these bad boys are outtasight! They feature the same RF-based USB wireless dongle action of its boring gray brethren, but now the three-button peripheral comes in several psychedelic hues, including blue, pink, purple and red. If that weren’t enough, three new patterns are also available — sure to blow the minds of any squares who might accidentally wander in to your hip pad. Ships today for $30, and we got one more pic for you after the break. Now, where did we put that Moby Grape album?

[Via Electronista]

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Logitech V220 notebook mice now features colors, patterns, psychedelia originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Strap in, flight sim fans, because Logitech has announced its first force-feedback flight simulation controller, the G940, at E3. I love the authentic look and the level of detail. Logitech says it was inspired by military and commercial planes and helicopters.

This three-component system features a force-feedback joystick, dual throttle, and rudder pedals. You’ll also get more than 250 programmable button options, so that you can access all your aircraft’s systems without taking your hands off the controls.

The joystick has a two-stage metal trigger, six programmable buttons, a mini-stick, an 8-way hat, and three analog trim controls. The dual throttle features a split design for easy control of multi-engine aircraft. The pedals’ four-bar mechanism was inspired by the designs of current jet fighters.

You’ll have to wait for all this flying power, though, as the Flight System G940 won’t be available until September. It will list for $299.99.

Not so eager to burn thousands of dollars and years of your life at flight school, only to get stuck with pitiful route options and no three day layovers in Barbados? Have a look at your next best option, Logitech‘s Flight System G940. Hailed as the company’s first force-feedback flight simulation controller, this thing goes far beyond the simple call of duty. Instead of just tossing a joystick in a box and calling it a day, Logitech has also included dual throttle and rudder pedals, giving you 250 programmable button options and bragging rights galore. Sadly, you’ll have to coast through the summer ’til this hits Europe and America in September, but that should give you plenty of time to save up the three Benjamins it’ll require to bring one home in legal fashion.

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Logitech’s Flight System G940 joystick almost replaces flight school originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eager to know if Logitech’s prayer-answering Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3 really is as magnificent as you hope it is? Fret not, as our main men over at Engadget HD have the answer. They paired this up with their Harmony blaster and PS3 in order to see just how fantastic / terrible the IR-to-Bluetooth converter is, so head on over to read their two pennies. Go on, get!

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Logitech’s Harmony Adapter for PS3 reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 May 2009 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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