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Gorillapod FocusJoby has debuted their new Gorillapod. The Focus bendable tripod was made for SLR cams that have larger lenses or digital camcorders and can support up to 11 lbs. This is Joby’s fifth product in the line, and the Focus is made with an anodized gunmetal finish and aluminum sockets for durability. Wrap the tripod around trees, railing, or stand it up and use for regular shots, time-lapse, long exposure, or night shooting. You can pre-order the Focus, which has a $149.95 price.

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F8 Toughbook

Panasonic is preparing to release some new Toughbooks. Included is the F8, which the company calls the planet’s lightest 3G-ready notebook. With a weight of only 3.7 lbs., the 14.1-inch system features an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, up to 4GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive. It has the usual magnesium alloy chassis, flexible inner connectors, spill resistant keyboard, and the addition of a handle. Wireless options are also available. The company also has 2 more new Toughbooks designed for those who have a tendency to drop and/or spill. Look for them in November.

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Dead Space Ultra Limited Edition

Okay, we know that the financial markets are extremely unstable at the moment, and coupling that with all the great games that are going to be making their way to stores this holiday, you probably don’t need any more reason to spend more on your gaming fix. This is why the Dead Space Ultra Limited Edition has us scratching our heads.  Granted, it looks amazingly cool, but it is going to retail for $150. You might be considering what you might be getting in exhange for a bill-and-a-halg, so let us fill you in. This version of Dead Space will be available only to 1,000 people, as that is the number that are going to be produced. Aside from that, you get the game, some special packaging, bonus DVD content, lithograph art, “Downfall” DVD, a 160-page graphic novel, a 97-page art book, and an Ishimura crew patch. Yeah, it sounds amazing, but $150 amazing? You decide.

If you can’t live without it, you can pre-order Dead Space Ultra Limited Edition now at the EA Store online, as long as 1,000 others haven’t already beat you to it.

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Slingbox PRO-HD

Sling Media announced this morning that they’ve started shipping their much-anticipated PRO-HD uber placeshifter, which turns out to be the first with the ability to to deliver content in high definition (up to 1080i) over a network, or locally. The PRO-HD can accept signals from cable boxes, DVRs, and anything else that can plug into its coaxial, component, S-video, RCA, and composite inputs. It can take advantage of up to four difference sources, and can then transmit it to just about anything. The best part here, though, is that the Slingbox PRO-HD can transmit HD video, so if you are running the SlingPlayer 2.0 software (only available on Windows at the moment - boo!) you can view live and recorded video, right up 1080i HDTV. You can pick one up for $300. If HD isn’t y our thing, you can pick up the Slingbox PRO for $230.

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Sports is one of the most popular and accessible console pack-in games of all time, so it’s only natural that would want to follow up with a paid offering. That’s where Wii Sports Resort comes in. The sequel to Wii Sports will be the first game to be compatible with the add-on, which feature 1:1 mapping of your Wiimote. The game will come bundled with the MotionPlus device and an extended Wii Remote Jacket, both of which will also be sold separately. Games announced to be included (so far) are: Frisbee (Disc Dog), Jet Skiing, and Kendo, with more to come. Wii Sports Resort will launch in Spring 2009.

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Casio Exilim EX-F1 Product Shot

We’ve all marveled at super slow-motion footage on shows like MythBusters or on sites like CSU’s slow-motion archive, and longed to shoot slow-motion footage of our own.  Until earlier this year, however, the equipment to do so was horrendously expensive.  Fortunately, announced a revolutionary new consumer camera at the 2008 in January called the Exilim Pro EX-F1.  It boasts video capture of up to 1200 frames per second (where normal video is around 30 frames per second) and at resolutions up to 1080i HD (though not at the same time).

We recently got our hands on an EX-F1 and we must say, we are impressed.  Read on for the full in-depth review, including sample pictures and videos.

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CMD V68 MP4 PlayerThink twice before investing in an overseas MP4 Player. The Shanghai Administration for Industry and Commerce has released a report that claims that 15 batches of MP4 players emit high levels of radiation. Some of the models included are the CMD V68 MP4 Player by Shenzhen Meiyin Digital Communication Equipment Company and the Cube players produced by Shenzhen Oudu Lifang Digital Technology Company. The report says that in a total of 20 batches, they had a pass rate of only 25%.

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Oregon Weather Clock

Want to know what the weather will be like when you get up in the morning without listening to a real human? The Oregon Weather Light Clock has 3 illuminated icons to give you a reading of sunny, cloudy, and rainy. Wave your hand and you get both Atomic time and in and outdoor temperatures. Set it on auto-toggle display and it will do just that. With LED backlighting, the rocket clock can be set for 12 or 24 hour time with either Celsius or Fahrenheit measurement. It comes with outdoor sensor and is available for £49.99 (~$100.00.)

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Switch MouseHumanscale Switch Mouse’s ergonomic design consists of a V-shaped base, which is easier on the wrist and forearm, and a navigation dish that allows scrolling in all directions. In addition, it features programmable buttons, size adjustability, left and right handed usage, and built-in palm support. Humanscale claims that their mouse reduces repetitive motion stress and gives users a natural 45° angle. The multi-award winning Ergo designed peripheral is now shipping for $120.00.

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PC Remote

The PC Remote II is similar to one made for TVs, except it won’t work on your TV and it acts as a wireless mouse. With a USB interface, no driver is needed and it works up to an 18m distance. It features four hot keys and runs on 2 AAA batteries (not included.) The remote supports Windows 2000/XP/VISTA and WMP, RealPlayer, KMPlayer, TTPlay, WinDVD, PowerDVD software. At a price of $21.00, it gives you one more thing to lose in your sofa.

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