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Archive for July 2007

July 30th, 2007

Laptop Alarm, Warns You When Your Notebook Is Out In The Wild

Laptop Alarm is a 100kB utility the will trigger the alarm when someone tries to lock off your laptop, pull your AC adapter or disconnect your USB mouse. Not as safe as a computer lock but at least you are warned when you are using your notebook in public places.
Gamers need security too via Daily […]

By Patrick -- 1 comment

July 30th, 2007

The Simpsons Xbox 360 Limited Edition, $4000 On eBay, WooHoo!

We know The Simpsons is hot at the moment but we don’t know that The Simpsons Microsoft Xbox 360 Limited Edition is going for $4000.11 and may keep rising on eBay. Now we know Homer is not a loser, besides being a Tetris zealot.

Where To Buy:
eBay {The Simpsons XBox 360 Limited Edition}
(you can try on […]

By Patrick -- 4 comments

July 29th, 2007

Wii Sports Gage, Is This Realli Useful?

This third-party Wii Sports Gage or Sports Guage Pedometer is actually a simple stop watch to tell you the time you’ve spent on your Wii games. But is this gadget really necessary when we have the analog clock, digital watch and state-of-the-art handphone (and your mummy or grandma to nag at you)? Going for $6.98.
Where […]

By Patrick -- 0 comments

July 29th, 2007

Wii Fighting Stick, Finally A Decent Joystick To Play Street Fighter II

The Fighting Stick Wii or Wii Fighting Stick from Japanese peripheral maker, Hori, is a Wii joystick that I look forward to. For many agonizing months, I’ve been using the Wii classic controller to play Wii virtual console games such as Street Fighter and Bare Knuckle. There’s simply no arcade feel. Adding a joystick such […]

By Patrick -- 1 comment

July 29th, 2007

The Hex Bug, Smart Electronic Creepy Crawlers

Insect toys are getting smarter these days. The Hex Bug from Bandai, Japan, is a tiny-weeny battery-operated, six-legged eletronic insect that is smart enough to change route when you clap and avoid obstacles. Available in 5 colours, Blue Bug Charley (Charlie), Pink Bug Echo, Green Bug Bravo, Yellow Bug Delta and Orange Bug Alpha for […]

By Patrick -- 1 comment

July 29th, 2007

Nintendo DS Lite Pikachu Edition, Lady Pokemon Luck Must Smile At You To Get One

This Pikachu Nintendo DS Lite Pokemon Center limited edition doesn’t just sell openly on the streets. Buyers are picked by a sort of lottery system in Pokemon Centers of Japan to get this pikachu-yellow, pikachu-face-on-the-front-right-bottom DS Lite for 16 800 yen ($139). For international buyers, you have to go somewhere like eBay and fork out […]

By Patrick -- 2 comments

July 29th, 2007

Xbox 360 HD DVD Player At $179, With 5 Films To Sweeten

From August 1, Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD player will be selling for $179 instead of the usual $199 in the US. And till 1st of September, owners of the new players can get 5 complimentary HD DVD films.
360 becomes more of a slave to TV now via Forbes

By Patrick -- 0 comments

July 29th, 2007

Wiimote Fishing Pole, Get Fishy Again

We are seeing Wii fishing rods more often after the annoucement of the fishing game (Get Hooked!) that comes with a fishing pole. Third party manufacturer Pega offers its new rod with nunchuck support for $14.99.

Where to Buy:
DealExtreme {Fishing Pole with Nunchuck Support for Wii Remote}
I’m afraid of no fish via Go Nintendo

By Patrick -- 2 comments

July 28th, 2007

Have An Affair With Your Wiimote…On Your Bed, Ssshhhh…Don’t Tell Your Wife

Ever dream of going to bed with your Wiimote? Now you can with this 26 by 5.5-inch Wii Remote Plushie or Giant Wiimote Pillow. Hand-crafted by Palochka, going for $25 a piece.
This is Version 2, now with a “speaker”. These are made of Polar Fleece and the buttons are embroidered.
Get it from Etsy {Giant Wiimote […]

By Patrick -- 0 comments

July 28th, 2007

HD32F Hard Disk Drive Comes With PCMCIA Support, Throws Away The USB Cable

ASKA-CORP (Asuka) of Japan cooks up a 20GB and 40GB hard disk drives (HDD) that don’t spot the usual USB cable. Instead, the hard drive comes with a mini-USB and PCMCIA card. This allows you to plug into any laptop to transfer 1056Mbps of data (via PCMCIA) without the help of any cable. You can […]

By Patrick -- 12 comments