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Sony Brings DRU-800 Dual Format Double Layer Burners
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Peripherals,
Sony’s new internal DVD burner, the DRU-800A, is now available at a price of about $130. This one incorporates both the -R and +R versions of the double layer/dual layer format, writing double layer media at 4x speeds. An external version, the DRU-800UL, will be available in may for about $210.
Sony DRU-800A write:
- 16x DVD-R and DVD+R
- 4x DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL
- 8x DVD+RW
- 6x DVD-RW
- 48x CD-R
- 24x CD-RW
Sony DRU-800A read:
- 16x DVD-ROM
- 8x DVD-ROM DL
- 48x CD-ROM
Read More 
| ExtremeTech
Gallery: Sony Brings DRU-800 Dual Format Double Layer Burners
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For those of you looking to pick up a new Apple Cinema Display to go along with the new PowerMac, you will be happy to know that Apple has dropped the prices on the 20-inch 1680x1050 and 23-inch 1920x1200 models to $800 and $1500 respectively.
Read More | Apple Store
Gallery: Apple Cinema Display Price Cuts
nVidia SLI Website Launched
Posted by Oscar M. Cantu Categories: Internet, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
nVidia has launched their website specific to their SLI products. The website is filled with a wealth of information such as reviews, educational material, and even a section devoted to teach you how to build your very own SLI system. This is a sure bookmark for all the gamers out there. Check it out.
Read More | SLI Zone
Gallery: nVidia SLI Website Launched
PistolMouse FPS Gun Shaped Gaming Mouse
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Peripherals, Video Games,
For those of you looking to blur the line of fantasy and reality even more, check out the PistolMouse FPS. Basically, this is a gun shaped mouse meant to be used in computer first person shooters. Rather than using your mouse to frag others with a quick left-click, you can now actually pull the trigger to take down your foes. Don’t know how comfortable this would be, or how accurate - the manufacturer, MonsterGecko, says it increases accuracy, but that is what they are supposed to say, right? Nonetheless, it costs $39.95 with a 30-day money back guarantee. It works via USB on Windows, Mac, and Linux boxes.
Read More | MonsterGecko
Gallery: PistolMouse FPS Gun Shaped Gaming Mouse
An incredible invention for the use of technology for quadriplegics has been developed by Cynerkinetics Neurotechnology Systems. BrainGate aims to make computing a whole lot easier for those who are unable to use a keyboard and mouse. Having the hardware installed consists of implanting a silicon chip where the motor functions of the brain are, and drilling a hole in your skull for the “plug” for the chip-computer interface. This will allow quadriplegics to email, surf and play video games just by thinking actions. I doubt we get any product reviews on this one.
Read More | CyberKinetics
Gallery: Control Your Computer With Your Brain
Do your friends and family complain that you seclude yourself from the world when you are busy fragging away? Put an end to those complaints with the GameOptics X1620! This USB LCD interacts with your software such as Instant Messengers, POP email, music programs, stocks, local weather information, memos, and even display system information such as CPU usage/Memory usage/IP information. All that while playing your favorite game. The X1620 displays all that information through the use of a 2 line yellow/green display. I’m not sure if a 2 line display is enough to carry on a conversation on your favorite IM client, but at least it will bring some people one step closer to enjoying life outside of Half-Life 2 and Doom 3.
Read More | Think Geek
Gallery: GameOptics LCD Display
In an interesting twist, it appears that Apple is now working on a two buttoned wireless optical mouse. AppleInsider is reporting that because of Apple’s slow-but-sure market share increase, it is now essential to provide a two button mouse for those who are used to them. Many a Windows user has made the claim that a one buttoned mouse just doesn’t cut it in the world of computing. The thing is, this is going to be an add-on product, probably retailing at $69 USD. For that price, users can purchase an alternative wireless optical mouse for their Mac - but who am I kidding? Mac users will snatch these up in droves.
RELATED: Why Apple Makes A One Buttoned Mouse
Read More | AppleInsider
Gallery: Apple Working On A Two Button Mouse
I can think of only a couple things that might taste worse than room-temperature coffee. But you can avoid the trauma altogether by getting one of these warming pads that connect to your PC (or laptop!) via USB. Simply plug it in, pop your mug on top, and try not to touch the pad with your bare fingers. $18 at ThinkGeek.
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| Think Geek
Gallery: USB Cafe Pad
Well now here’s an accident waiting to happen. I was actually a little worried about posting this because it might get people to look into purchasing it. Sure, the product comes with all kinds of warnings against using it on the road while driving, but why tempt folks? This $50 device from Arkon lets you use laptops weighing up to 10 lbs right from your steering wheel. I just fear that people may opt to use this instead of spending the crazy money you need for an in-dash GPS system. And you guys thought people driving with cell phones were a hazard.
Read More | Gadget Madness
Gallery: Arkon Steering Wheel Laptop Mount
Can’t wait for a commercial version of a dock for your brand new Mac Mini? Why not build one yourself? This may not be a clean looking design, but it works. Consisting of a milled aluminum stock with ventilation, ProPoxy around the connector ends, and Velcro, this dock can be used to hook the Mac mini up to your automobile or desktop. Apple could learn a thing or two from this design.
Read More | Lazzwaldo
Gallery: Mac mini Makeshift Dock
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