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For those of you trying to get more audio fidelity out of your iPhones, than this new mini-microphone from Brando just might do the trick.  Capable of swiveling and angling, this mini-shotgun mic is supposedly 10 times better than the regular iPhone one.

Boosting input gain by +25db, this tiny mic is only $14 and could be they key to perfecting that “I Am T-Pain” hook you’ve been working on for weeks.  Now on sale in your choice of black or white.

[via OhGizmo!]

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Nokia officially announced the slimmed down version of their N97, the Mini N97. The cut backs aren’t drastic as this version features a 3.2-inch versus a 3.5-inch touchscreen, lacks a d-pad and a slightly smaller footprint. Nokia also says they’ve injected this version with “flick-scrolling”….

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I didn’t see this one coming.  Apparently, there is a mini Nokia N97 floating around out there some where.  It’s possible that the smaller touchscreen, QWERTY phone was conceived at the same time as the N97 and just didn’t make it to market.  But since the N97 is a bit on the large side for some users (me, myself included) it’s not beyond reason to think a smaller version sans D-pad could be released.  Or someone just had some Photoshop fun.

Aside from a missing directional pad, the mini N97, also named the N00, has less storage (8GB) and a smaller screen.

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If Heinz, yup, the ketchup maker has its way you’ll never leave the confines of your cubicle.  Measuring just just 7.4inches tall by 6.2in wide and 5.9in deep, this mini microwave – called the Beanzawave – can be powered off your computer’s USB port or optional lithium ion batteries.  I’m still convinced its a super belated April Fool’s joke, but all signs point to it being the real deal.  Unlike conventional microwave ovens, the Beanzawave uses a combination of mobile phone radio frequencies to heat the inserted food or liquid, which might explain its ability to be powered by USB.  The current prototype Beanzawave has a price tag of about $160, which prices it beyond most consuermers’ appetites for convenience, but like all things portable and mobile phone oriented the price is sure to drop with time.

Feeding an addiction is usually a no-no, but perhaps exceptions should be made for the die hard fans of Guitar Hero.  The Riff Rocker is a portable – like pocket sized – Guitar Hero like devices that can travel with you any where you go.  To get in some axe grinding fun all you need is a computer with a USB port, an Internet connection to download the two games and whamo, you’ll be strumming your fix away.  Honestly, though, expect about 2 minutes of fun before you smash this fiddly piece of junk.

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Would you look at that.  I just dropped a post about the Instinct Mini and Sprint goes and officially announces the handset.  So it looks like it won’t be named the Instinct Mini, but instead will take the moniker of ‘Instinct s30′.  Aside from a refreshed form factor from the original Instinct, the Instinct S30 offers the same haptic touchscreen action, a 2MP camera and a Speech to Action button that lets users activate a myriad of functions such as ‘text, picture messaging, traffic, movie, sports, news and search’.  Samsung has also conceded to the pressures of ‘open source’ and will provide access to core Java APIs which should allow creative developers to take advantage of all the handset has to offer.

Starting April 19th the Sprint Instinct S30 will be available online and in stores for $129.99 after a 2-year agreement and $100 mail-in-rebate.

[Sprint]

Samsung has been pretty mum about their Instinct Mini, but that hasn’t stopped them from slipping out an early and albeit official image of the device.  I’ve heard through the grape vine that it will officially be called the Instinct Mini, but device names are all subject to change, especially in this day and age. Release date is unknown, but seeing at CTIA is kicking off this week I wouldn’t be surprised if we see this thing hit the spotlight any minute now.

[Samsung via Engadget]

The 4GB USB drive in the shape of EOS 5D Mark II with EF 24-105mm f/4L lens is like the perfect gift for the die hard photog.  Unless of course they’re a Canon hater.  Looks like the winning bid was a few dollars shy of $100.  Expensive for 4GB of storage, but we all know that’s not what you’re paying for.

[Ebay via Thanks, Jeb]

At 1/6 to scale of the original arcade hit, this mini Space Invaders arcade game is in fact a money bank for all your hard earned coinage.  You can enjoy all the nostalgic sound effects each time you make a deposit, which, or at least for me, would be more than enough motive for me to save.  Based on the translated site the Space Invaders game is completely playable, joystick and fire button included

Takes 2 AA batteries in will go on sale in Japan later this year for about $59 (5775 yen).

[Takaratomy via Technabob]

I had like two beers last night and woke up with a hangover.  Totally unfounded if you ask me.  And so are these pics of what is rumored to be a Samsung Instinct Mini (or Instinct 2).  What the hell is up with ‘mini’?  Mini isn’t necessarily better, but I guess when it comes to a pocket everybody is looking to fantasize about minimizaling.   Not much more is know and my brain hurts.

[BGR]