We aren’t about to believe that Axiom Audio’s Audiobyte is actually the first made for the PC, but it’s pretty swank, regardless. The setup consists of a pair of ultra-compact speakers, a dedicated stereo amplifier and an optional (but totally necessary) subwoofer. Additionally, the firm offers ‘em up in seven different finishes including lacquered, real-wood Burled Walnut, and the standalone amplifier pushes some 55-watts to each 6.5- x 5.5- x 4-inch speaker. (Read content ‘Axiom Audio reveals real-wood PC speakers with plenty of oomph’…)
As a publication whose bread and butter is handheld gadgets, we’re obviously more than a little excited about ‘ upcoming LEGO-style DIY electronics kit, which allows users to affix various modules to a small, open-source computer and create such magical products as a GPS-enabled digital camera with built in 3G modem and motion detector. (Read content ‘Working Bug Labs hardware hands-on’…)
The online for the just quietly went live on our side of the world with two downloadable PSP titles, 16 PSone titles, and a handful of themes, wallpapers, and videos. Wipeout Pure and Syphon Filter: Combat Ops are the first two $10 PSP games out of the gate, and highlights of the PSone list include Twisted Metal 2, Crash Bandicoot, and Tekken 2, all for $6. (Read content ‘PlayStation Store for PSP goes live in the US’…)
We’ve already seen and (er, an avid fanboy) get down with their bad selves and celebrate with cakes that represent their respective milestones, but Solid Alliance is out to make sure no one gets shunned from the festivities. That’s right kids, even the USB obsessed can find a reason to party down, as the limited edition four-port USB cake enables you to connect up a of to keep your person toasty while surfing through the cold, blustery days that lie ahead. (Read content ‘Solid Alliance celebrates with four-port USB cake’…)
Today we got an exclusive look at that unit we spotted last week, and it seems to do exactly what it says on the box. If you missed it, the miShare is a little Linux-based device with a pair of iPod docking ports that can shuttle files from one iPod to another. We got to see it in action with a pair of nanos, and the operation was pretty painless — if a little sluggish, they’re claiming about 500K a second, at the low end of the USB 2.0 spectrum. (Read content ‘Hands-on with miShare’…)
So last night at midnight Harmonix — former developers of the Guitar Hero series — and MTV’s new rock and roll simulator, , had its first ever gigs. Of course, fans have been shredding for weeks, and probably aren’t about to sell one faux guitar for another (especially if it’s ). So which are you buying (or asking for)? What’s that, you want our take? (Read content ‘Poll: Rhythm game nation - Rock Band or Guitar Hero 3?’…)
Ion V2000: the DIY all-in-one 19-incher
Posted Nov 20th 2007 3:31PM by
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While all-in-one PCs come in many flavors from many brands, the one thing most of them have in common is nearly a total lack of customization. Not so with the Ion V2000, which is just a chassis with a built-in display, speakers and media card reader.
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We get it, are awesome. You know, you can burn things and blind people and stuff, what’s not to like? But at some point — let’s say the $3k mark, for the sake of argument — you’re just starting to look silly, that’s all we’re saying. The Hercules 400 Laser happens to hit just such a price point, with 400mW of power that’s capable of burning through cardboard and thick plastic. (Read content ‘Hercules 400 laser makes you a man for a mere $3,000′…)
Perhaps it’s a positive thing that wireless are really past the point of feature overload and are really fighting it out on looks and price these days. Take the Revo Blik WiFi for example. It’s not going to blow anybody’s mind with the MP3 and WMA streaming capability, the internet radio compatibility, or that FM tuner and line-in port, but it’s still a bit of a looker, and the price is decent at £100 (around $205 of that pretend stuff we pass around here in the States). (Read content ‘Revo Blik WiFi internet radio goes easy on the features’…)
Synchrotech ships 13-port USB 2.0 hub
Posted Nov 20th 2007 12:35PM by
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If you’ve been wondering how you’ll use all those gizmos you’ve been collecting at the same time, ponder no more. Synchrotech is now shipping its 13-port USB 2.0 hub, which barely falls short of the alternative we peeked earlier this year.
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