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This is one hot computer for a simple reason - it has been crammed inside the case of a toaster. Yes, an ordinary toaster that belongs in the dining room or kitchen instead of the living room. Unfortunately, once a computer is up and running within, it will lose all ability to churn out perfectly toasted slices of bread for your morning breakfasts - but at least you get to have a crack at your favorite games and programs. Some of the hardware inside include :- Intel 3.6GHz processor 2.5″ hard drive DVD-ROM drive Built-in router Talk about one hot custom mod. What other shells of unwanted consumer electronic devices that you think would make for a good PC case? (Read the full post about ‘PC Crammed Into Toaster’…)

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by Nilay Patel, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 11:04AM Lenovo’s dimunitive X200 finally made the scene just recently after hiding out in the shadows for a couple weeks, and it looks like it’s got a little friend waiting back there as well — some specs for a tablet version of the 12-inch ultraportable surfaced over the weekend. (Read the full post about ‘Lenovo X200 tablet in the works?’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 1:27PM MSI has clearly been busy with its Wind here lately, but that doesn’t mean it has forgotten entirely about the gaming crowd. The 15.4-inch GX620 and 17-inch GX720 were both made official today, even though they made their debut at CeBIT. Now that the specifications are nailed down, here’s what you’re looking at: an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA’s 512MB GeForce 9600M GT, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a 2-megapixel webcam, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, a 320GB SATA drive, an optional Blu-ray drive, 6-cell battery and the usual assortment of ports. (Read the full post about ‘MSI gets official with Centrino 2-based GX620 / GX720 gaming laptops’…)

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ImmobiTag is something that people who own a bicycle might want to take note of. If you’re worried about your previous bicycle being stolen, the ImmobiTag is a device that can be attached to your bike, via a one-time installation method, and features a unique ID number that users will register on the Immobilise website. The installation method should be secure, as the only way to remove it is to cut the bike’s frame, which would make stealing it kind of pointless. In the event the bike is recovered, the police can just scan the tag to verify if you’re the rightful owner of the bike by comparing the information with the Immobilise database. (Read the full post about ‘ImmobiTag Protects Your Bicycle’…)

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LG and Samsung have a pretty heated rivalry when it comes to phones and flat panel displays, and the war continues in the latest saga with LG hitting back after Samsung released a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio HDTV. This time round, the LG 74LG90 LED TV comes with a similar dynamic contrast ratio, along with the following specifications for you to drool over :- 47″ 1,920 x 1,080 panel 120Hz processing (100Hz in any forthcoming UK model) Three HDMI 1.3 ports, two Component inputs, one S-Video in and a D-Sub connector 24fps playback USB port for JPEG and MP3 playback You will be able to pick up the 47LG90 for $3,599. (Read the full post about ‘LG 74LG90 LED TV’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 10:40AMOddly enough, we’ve seen mouth-mounted cameras before, but those have typically been used more for sport and less for serious matters. Chinavasion, of all companies, has just introduced its very own wireless dental camera, which puts a 1.3-megapixel camera on the end of a toothbrush-like apparatus in order to snap shots and transmit them wirelessly to a nearby display. Trying to find a respectable way to talk your kid out of dental school? $103.13 should provide all the necessary grossness to sway their decision.[Via CNET]Read PermalinkEmail this17 CommentsFiled under: Digital Cameras, Misc. (Read the full post about ‘Chinavasion’s wireless dental camera enables at-home grill examinations’…)

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This is almost getting to be a record, we are able to post another bit of news about Vonage that is not bad. It seems, and I can only hope that things are finally on the up and up for the struggling VoIP provider. The latest information is the announcement of their new CEO, Marc Lefar who came over from AT&T where he was the Chief Marketing Officer. Lefar is replacing the temporary CEO Jeff Citron who will stay on board as a non-executive chairman. Lets just hope that the combination of a new CEO and the $215 million in financing they recently received will be enough to keep things moving smooth. Via [mocoNews] Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed → (Read the full post about ‘Marc Lefar from AT&T joins Vonage as new CEO’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 9:03AM Who knows if Popcorn Hour really is still working on a couple more HD media streamers, but its latest one is definitely up for pre-order. First whispered about a few months back, the $215 A-110 is a revamped A-100 that adds 2.5- / 3.5-inch SATA HDD and USB Slave functionality, HDMI 1.3a support (for full HD audio pass-through) and an optical S/PDIF to replace the coaxial S/PDIF socket. For those of you looking for even more flexibility, you can take a look at the outfit’s new B-110 Baseline. This “Home Theater Motherboard” arrives with the media enthusiast in mind, boasting support for HDMI 1.3a, optical / coaxial S/PDIF connectors, four USB 2.0 ports and a mini-ITX form factor. (Read the full post about ‘Popcorn Hour puts A-110 HD media streamer, B-110 mobo up for pre-order’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 8:37AM So, can a $299 mini desktop really find a place in your jaded heart? Based on a recent review by HotHardware, the answer is a resounding “yes.” In terms of general performance, the box delivered more potency than critics expected, and the hardware within was able to provide a “a fluid experience in all but the full 1080p digital video playback test.” Of note, it didn’t have any trouble churning through a 720p clip, so there’s still hope for folks obsessed with flipping through HD trailers for hours on end. Furthermore, the unit was found to be remarkably energy efficient, with only “a slightly heavier draw than an Eee PC 900.” Of course, we wouldn’t expect this to replace your Alienware or anything, but for the most average of tasks, the B202 should be adequate enough. (Read the full post about ‘ASUS Eee Box B202 reviewed, smiled upon’…)

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by Joshua Topolsky, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 11:38AMMotorola announced today that it would be appointing Qualcomm’s former COO Sanjay Jha to head up its ailing handset division — much to the chagrin of our own Ryan Block. Jha will also take on co-executive duties for the parent company along with current CEO Greg Brown. The news comes hot on the heels of speculation that the electronics-maker will spin off its mobile phone wing as a separate, publicly traded entity, though chatter persists that an outright sale of the division may be more economically advisable at this stage. So here’s the question that begs asking: why has Moto gone the co-CEO route? (Read the full post about ‘Sanjay Jha in at Motorola as co-CEO, handset division chief’…)

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