Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:44:58 GMT

Nintendo Wii On Chrome

If you are a serious Nintendo Wii fan and would like to make your favorite gaming device look better than normal, check out the new Wii Chrome CI-Case.

As the name suggests and as you can see on the image, the Wii will have a total different look with this replacement case, besides chrome there will also be crystal black and blue colors available. If you are really interested in buying I-Case take note that it costs $38 and don't forget to read the "small" TotalConsole:

This is a PRE-ORDER item. Expected to ship from New York City on Match 30 2007. It is possible that it is available few days earlier or few days later. We are XCM direct authorized resellers so you can count on us for having the first shipment ASAP! Via CrunchGear Posted by: tiago      Read more     Source

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:52:56 GMT

Hyperdog Ball Launcher

ReHyperdog Tennisball Launcher we showed you nearly two years ago? Well, this slingshot-looking contraption is just like that, only four times more powerful and at least ten times wackier.

The appropriaHyperdog Ball Launcher launches tennis balls up to 220 feet at speeds that I hope are safe for dogs and innocent passersby. Made of surgical tubing, it has a collapsible arm for easy storage and some sort of "hands-free pickup for a slobber-free fetch session" feature.

For just $29.95, the Ball Launcher may be an affordable way for your dog to shed some pounds, but the opposite may be true for you. No throwing, standing, or bending down necessary? Sounds like a surefire way to pack on a few to me.

Via Gadgetizer.

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Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:05:09 GMT

Will the New iPod Fuel a Vlog Revolution?

I was a little bummed to see Apple's announcement of the new 30GiPod becaiPod Nano arrived on Monday! While the Nano is cool, I was a bit disappointed with the capacity. Mine only loaded 678 songs. I guess I've got too many long songs in my music library. That must mean I need one of the new iPods to add to my collection.

The new iPods look great. However, I'm not sure one of the big benefits being touted, the ability to watch Desperate Housewives and Lost (the ABC shows that will be available to buy through the iTunes store) the day after the shows appear on television, is all that big.

The more interesting question is whether the new iPodsvlogs the same way that the older iPods helped to podcast revolution. Stay tuned. I'm sure there's more paradigm shifting to come from the folks at Apple.  Posted by: John      Read more     Source

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:35:40 GMT

AppleTV: Now available and hackable

Looks like the lonAppleTV came out while I was away last month. From what my friends have said, it's as good or better than advertised, with one small problem: only a 40 GB hard drive comes with this beautiful little machine. Oh how I wish I could easily upgrade to a larger hard drive....

Wish no longer, as thWeaknees have come up with a deliciou160GB drop-in hard drive. VERY cool! It even includes some simple to follow instructions. AWESOME!

Thanks Weak Nees, and thaPVRblog for sharing this gem! There's never been a better time than now to pick up youAppleTV Posted by: Phil Gerbyshak      Read more     Source

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:14:47 GMT

The Nokia N95 Jumps the Pond

(image from NokiaFlasthe launch of the Nokia N95 in Europe, the Finnish manufacturer's latest do-it-all gadget is now available in America for $750.

The jaw-dropping sticker price is due in part of American service operators' unwillingness to subsidize the Symbian S60 smartphone. The apparent lack of models supported by a two-year contract continues to be Nokia's weakness in the North American market, despite its clear commitment to increase its presence.

To the launch of the Nokia N95 in Europe is a phone. And a media player. And a 5-megapixel camera. And a connectivity champ. You get the ideis available online, and at Nokia's stores in New York and Chicago. Posted by: Rico Mossesgeld      Read more     Source

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:13:32 GMT

Astute Advances Waterfall Plasma TV

If I ever become a James Bond villain, and set up one of those giant lairs with the big screens, I want the Waterfall Plasma TV to display my plan for World Domination. Once I capture Bond, I'll proceed to tell him my diabolical scheme with my 42 to 60 inch screen. And then I guess I'll put him in a prison so he can bust out and stop me later.

This product by Astute Advances is a definite luxury item, and I'm certain it is quite expensive to have one installed. (No price listed on the Product Page.) I can only guess that it somehow projects a video image on water, but I'm highly doubtful that it will give a clear picture.

Expect to see the Waterfall Plasma TV in the lobby of some high-class offices.

Via Product Page Posted by: Mark Rollins      Read more     Source

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:59:45 GMT

Ogo 2.0 mobile communication device

Ogo comes with a large screen, QWERTY keyboard, easy-to-use interface and clamshell design. Ogo’s interface and functionality were designed to enhance Web2.0 usability featuring a high resolution screen, built-in stereo speakers and external memory slot for an optimal visual/audio experience. Posted by: Roman      Read more     Source

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:04:39 GMT

MP3 Player with Snafu Clip

I've never really heard of GAJAH, but they presented a new MP3 Player at CeBIT 2007. GAJAH's MP3 Player plays MP3s, all right, and that's about all I know about it.

All except its unique design. As you can see, the product has this shape that is like a bent twig. It is designed to attach to your clothing. I guess the clip wasn't enough, because this MP3 Player is a clip.

For some reason, GAJAH calls this a "Snafu clip". I would have to say that I don't think that is a good name. Doesn't SNAFU stand for: "Situation Normal: All F***ed Up?"

Hopefully that won't happen when this product hits the market.

Via Aving.net Posted by: Mark Rollins      Read more     Source

March 25, 2007, 7:02 PM CT

iPods help docs improve stethoscope skills

Patients rely on their physicians to recognize signs of trouble, yet for common heart murmurs, that ability is only fair at best. Fortunately, the solution is simple: listening repeatedly. In fact, intensive repetition - listening at least 400 times to each heart sound - significantly improved the stethoscope abilities of doctors, as per a research studypresented today at the American College of Cardiology's annual meeting.

After demonstrating last year that medical students greatly improved their stethoscope skills by listening repeatedly to heart sounds on their iPods, lead investigator Michael Barrett, M.D., clinical associate professor of medicine and heart specialist at Temple University School of Medicine and Hospital, set out to test the technique on practicing physicians.

During a single 90-minute session, 149 general internists listened 400 times to five common heart murmurs including aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation and innocent systolic murmur. Prior studies have observed the average rate of correct heart sound identification in physicians is 40 percent. After the session, the average improved to 80 percent.

Proficiency with a stethoscope - and the ability to recognize abnormal heart sounds - is a critical skill for identifying dangerous heart conditions and minimizing dependence on expensive medical tests......... Posted by: Ryan      Read more         Source

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:17:01 GMT

HTC Gene P3400

TC P3400 is now available on FCC approval list. It is a global phone offering quad-band GSM/GPRS international roaming, plus Bluetooth 2.0. Although it is said to be running Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, the final version might be upgraded to the latest Windows Mobile.

via SlashPhone

Specifications

• Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Size: 109 x 58 x 17.65 mm
• Weight: 126 grams
• 2.8″ touch display with QVGA (240×320 pixels) resolution
• TI OMAP 850 CPU running at 201 MHz
• 64 Mb of RAM and 128 Mb of flash-memory
• GPRS, EDGE
• SDIO card slot
• 2 Megapixel camera
• Bluetooth 2.0
• HTC ExtUSB socket
• Up to 5 hours talk time
• Up to 200 hours standby time

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