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Amazing tiny Arcade Cabinet models

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

We've seen full-sized arcade cabinet replicas before, but I don't think we've ever featured 1.75-inch replicas.  These awesome little gaming machines are intended to distract passengers in a model train diorama, but I'd quite like a row of them on my desk and you can keep the trains.  The handiwork of J&C Studios, seven different versions are available. Read The Full Story

LG VX9600 images leak: Detachable QWERTY confirmed

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Images of the upcoming LG VX9600 Versa smartphone for Verizon Wireless have leaked, confirming the handset's innovative detachable QWERTY keyboard.  The VX9600 is normally a standard touchscreen device, with a large interface and minimal hardware buttons, but when a user wishes to enter large quantities of text a snap-on QWERTY keyboard can be added. Read The Full Story

iBluetooth file transfer for iPhone: Video Demo

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

An app called iBluetooth is promising to open up the iPhone and iPhone 3G to Bluetooth file transfers.  Not yet released, iBluetooth will apparently support file exchange between both the Apple smartphone and computers, as well as other cellphones.  In their video demo, the team behind iBluetooth show an iPhone running the app sending and receiving between a Mac and a Sony Ericsson handset. Demo video after the cut Read The Full Story

Windows Mobile 6.5 spotted running on Exeda smartphone

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

It's unlikely to win them many friends at Redmond, but Exeda have released photos of their business-centric smartphone running Windows Mobile 6.5 Alpha.  The early release of the OS - which is slated to be officially announced at Mobile World Congress next month - does seem to confirm one of the much-rumored new features, that is the scrolling honeycomb hexagonal interface.  According to the latest rumors, the new GUI will automatically sort frequently used apps to the top of the page.  Read The Full Story

Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet PC details confirmed in latest leak

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Details of Dell's upcoming Latitude XT2 Tablet PC have emerged, courtesy of a service manual on the company's own site.  Unlike its predecessor, the Dell Latitude XT, this new model will have support for up to 5GB of DDR3 memory, use a 1.8-inch SATA drive, have a range of new ports and revert to integrated graphics (in this case Intel's GMA X4500) rather than a separate ATI card. Read The Full Story

Sony PSP ‘Carnival Colors’ limited editions for Japan

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Sony Japan have unveiled four new versions of their handheld console, in the shape of the PSP Carnival Colors range.  Set to go on sale in Japan from March 5th 2009, the limited-editions will be available in "Vibrant Blue," "Radiant Red," "Bright Yellow" and "Spirited Green", and be offered with optional color-matched accessories.   Read The Full Story

AT&T 3G MicroCell network extender revealed

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [1]

There's an unusually high quantity of femtocell news this morning, as hot on the heels of the Verizon Wireless Network Extender comes word of the AT&T 3G MicroCell.  Yet to be officially announced by the carrier, but revealed in their online setup page, the 3G MicroCell will work with up to four AT&T cellphones simultaneously - though they must all be 3G devices - using your broadband connection to carry voice and data traffic in areas of poor cellular network coverage. Read The Full Story

AMD 45nm Opteron HE low-power CPUs launch, plus performance SE chips

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [1]

AMD have announced five new 45nm Quad-Core AMD Opteron HE processors, each with 55-watt ACP.  The CPUs - intended for server use - are low-power versions of the company's Shanghai Opterons, announced back in November 2008, which offered 75-watt ACP, and promise up to 20-percent lower idle power for servers using the new HE chips. Read The Full Story

Acer MID patent suggests upcoming mobile device

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Speculation has begun to mount that Acer is planning the imminent announcement of a MID (mobile internet device), after a recently-revealed patent application confirmed that the company is considering such a handheld.  The patent, which covers the "ornamental design for a mobile internet device" and was filed in December 2007, suggests a full-touchscreen interface with minimal screen bezel and hardware controls. Read The Full Story

Verizon Wireless Network Extender launches: $250 upfront, no service fees

, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Verizon's femtocell, the Network Extender, has been officially launched, and at first glance it's a far better deal than Sprint's rival AIRAVE.  Although the two units themselves are basically identical - promising to create your own CDMA mini-network, by routing cellphone calls and data over your broadband connection when Verizon's own network is insufficient - the difference comes in the pricing.  The Verizon Wireless Network Extender is priced at $249.99, but after that there are no monthly fees. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Week in Review: Week 4 2009

, Jan 25th 2009 Discuss [0]

We kicked off the week with our review of the Sony VAIO P, the company’s “don’t call it a netbook” companion ultraportable.  It’s interesting to contrast it with Acer’s just-confirmed 10-inch Aspire One, which will likely offer greater performance at less than half the price.  Elsewhere, Sanyo took the wraps off of their 2009 Xacti camcorder range, including a very tempting 1080p 60fps model, and HTC announced the Touch Cruise smartphone with an integrated GPS-tagged memory app.  In other smartphone news, everyone got surprisingly agitated about President Obama’s super-secret messaging phone.

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Lian Li limited run tower PC-888 is massive

, Jan 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Lian Li is known for its out-of-ordinary PC armor, well constructed craftsmanship chassis with styles and quality. In fact, I still have two of the of Lian-Li cases with its infamous separate compartments design, love it; but they are rather humble, typical black case with over-sized fans, and nothing like this special edition PC-888 you about to see. Read The Full Story
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