Archive for May 25th, 2013
Wacky
North Face Tent that Withstands 130mph Winds
Planning a camping trip on Mt. Washington, home of the fastest wind speeds in the world? Then you should consider hooking up with a North Face Spectrum 3 season tent. Although the Spectrum may not stand up to the 231mph wind gu...
Wacky
Possibly The Silliest Personal Transportation Unit
This thing looks like you need to be either a clown (cue the music) or an idiot, you decide. Apparently, its a Japanese version of the Segway (lack of a better description) called the PMP-2. Max range is 6 miles at 4.5 mph, and...
USB
Holiday Present Idea – FishTank USB
What a perfect gift to compliment the USB Fondue pot. Only this time it appears this one is real. Just plug the mini fish tank (fish isn’t real) into your USB and power a small motor that causes the fish to jerk and thras...
Cell Phones
MP3 Player Controls Your Phone via Bluetooth
At this rate it seems as though every cell phone will sport an integrated MP3 player. But what if you aren’t ready to take the plunge in what seems to be uncharted territory. Take for example the recent pit falls of the M...
Cell Phones
Blackberry 7130e Review
PCMag recently reviewed the new Blackberry 7130e phone. This particular Blackberry sports a limited keyboard by comparison to its predecessors, but expands beyond the standard 12 button phone. Blackberry has added a few extra k...
Cell Phones
Rumor: Samsung T809 Available in US
There’s a rumor floating around that the Samsung T809 is available here in the US from T-Mobile. Its not on their site yet, but we’re trying to get confirmation. Check back later today or this week for more details.
Gaming
Xbox 360 backwards compatibility is crap
I love backwards compatibility in consoles. It allows me to sell my old console (for next to nothing — thanks Julie!). It allows me to clear up clutter in my already crowded TV stand. And most importantly, it gives my new...
Wacky
Palm Treo 700w Info from FCC
Remember when we announced in September that there would be a Palm Treo running Windows? Well thanks to the FCC, we now have some official information on the upcoming Windows Mobile 5.0 running, Verizon-exclusive Palm Treo 700w...
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According to Microsoft only 3% of XBox 360s are defective
There’s been a lot of blogging and buzzing about Microsoft XBox 360s locking up and overheating. It’s no shocker that Microsoft decided to make an official statement. According to Microsoft, only 3% of XBox 360s are...