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Entries from February 2008

Lenovo X300

February 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Lenovo recently launched its super slim notebook named the X300.  It is comparable to Apple’s MacBook Air and has a businesslike look.  Besides the looks, it offers several functions.  The ThinkPad X300 beats the MacBook Air in a few areas:  the wide range of ports and connectivity options, a removable battery, and an integrated DVD drive.  Sadly […]

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Tags: Computers

Samsung Soul

February 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Samsung’s new handset for this year, Soul,  is a slim slider handset with an aluminum finish exterior, a 2.2″ QVGA display, a touch capacitance navigation panel, and navigation icons that change depending on the applications used. The Samsung Soul is also equipped with features such as a 5 Mg camera with autofocus, face detection, an image stabilizer, quad-band […]

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Tags: Electronics

Travel Mouse and Gamepad in One

February 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Genius Navigator 365 mouse is a small travel mouse for a laptop and also a gamepad rolled into one.   Priced at $33 ea, it will come quite handy when you are in a hotel and want to keep your kids busy on a video game.

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SEGATOY Robotic Dog

February 10th, 2008 · No Comments

SEGATOY robotic dog responds to various stimuli like touch, voice, and even has the ability to track you as you move around it.  This robotic pooch can move various parts of its body including eyes, mouth and head, tail and even shakes its paw while responding to voice commands.  This toy retails for $270ea.

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Tags: Toys

Hanging Printer

February 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Hanging Printer is a printer with the bulk of its components underneath the desk. The paper feed and print head are the only parts on the desk. The embedded LCD in the casing indicates status.
Designer: Jin Hee Kim, Hyung Il Kim & Woo Seok Park

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Rock Pillows

February 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Livingstones are pillows with the shape and colors of rocks, but as comfortable as soft pillows.  The Livingstones come in sizes from 6.1 inches to 6.6 feet.  Shaped with the right, natural-looking proportions, this is worth a buy.

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Tags: Home and Garden

Book Lover’s Cave Gadget

February 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Japanese designer Sakura Adachi combines bookcase and reading space. His invention represents a comfortable place for reading that is right inside the bookcase.  It is designed in the form of a chair made of a soft material.  Since it is integrated into the bookcase itself, it does not occupy any space.  Not to mention, the look of this gadget!

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Tags: Home and Garden