May 2, 2008
Filed under: Gaming
Now that the
Dual Shock 3 is finally here, it looks like Sony's finding creative way to dump off old SIXAXIS stock -- like tossing 'em in
MGS4 PS3 bundles. Japanese PS3 buyers will be able to choose from three "Welcome Box" MGS4 bundles in Satin Silver, Ceramic White, and Clear Black, and in addition to Snake's latest adventure and a Dual Shock 3, they'll find a SIXAXIS inside. The bundles will cost ¥49,800 ($470), compared to ¥51,800 ($492) for the
gunmetal gray bundle that doesn't include the extra controller, so basically Sony's giving Japanese buyers $20 to take a SIXAXIS home. That's quite a deal, but honestly, we'd rather take drop the Jackson on that super-hot gunmetal unit home than have another (obsolete) controller lying around.
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May 2, 2008
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Displays
Call it
a hunch, but we wouldn't be surprised one iota if you received some form of digital photo frame for Mother's Day. If you're a mother, that is. Digital Foci is sure doing its best to sway your kid's purchasing decision by shipping its Image Moments 8 just in time. If you'll
recall, this one packs a respectable 450MB of internal memory, an 8-inch LED-backlit SVGA (800 x 600) display with a 500:1 contrast ratio, a multicard reader that handles CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick, MS Pro, MS Duo, MS Pro Duo and xD formats and an obligatory USB port, too. There's even a set of integrated speakers and an audio output for placing a nice slow jam behind those honeymoon snaps. Take a look in the read link for the full rundown, and get set to part ways with $199 before May 11th (you know she's worth it).
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May 2, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless
T-Mobile's 3G network started going live today, and it looks like that
early word from a company memo may not hold true for all users. Some markets may in fact have a silent soft-launch of faster data rates, we've heard from several tipsters who've said that they're already getting faster data service, and now the company itself getting the word out that it's launching data as well. But company peeps were indeed instructed to make sure customers don't count on that faster data being present; bottom line is you may have it, you may not (but if you take T-Mobile at its word, you should). NYC is the first market to
light up, but others should come online soon -- anyone trying it out? How's it going? Hit us up in comments and let us know!
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May 2, 2008
Filed under: Transportation
We appreciate the effort, we really do, but we can't see a new hue as being
the adjustment that coaxes the world to stop
laughing at the
Segway i2. Nevertheless, those who have convinced themselves that they just have to have a two-wheeled transporter can now snatch one up in Metallic Sage. Of course, it's not like anyone outside of the i2 owners circle will even notice the difference, but hey, we've heard that some seriously great relationships have come from within that exclusive sect. Sike.
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Gearlog]
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May 2, 2008
Filed under: Transportation
We appreciate the effort, we really do, but we can't see a new hue as being
the adjustment that coaxes the world to stop
laughing at the
Segway i2. Nevertheless, those who have convinced themselves that they just have to have a two-wheeled transporter can now snatch one up in Metallic Sage. Of course, it's not like anyone outside of the i2 owners circle will even notice the difference, but hey, we've heard that some seriously great relationships have come from within that exclusive sect. Sike.
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May 2, 2008
Overall car truck sales down a whopping 12 percent
First quarter U.S. light truck sales are down 12 percent compared to first quarter 2007 sales, according to Automotive News data.
That startling number comes as fuel and food prices continue to rise, making it particularly tough for consumers to rationalize shopping for a new truck or SUV. Dealers say many previous truck owners have also been downsizing their vehicles for smaller cars, which in turn has flooded the market with used trucks and SUVs.
Some particularly stunning news from the 2008 first quarter sales figures:
Ford F-series and Dodge Ram sales all are down by more than 22,000 units compared to the same quarter in 2007. Likewise, Silverado sales are down by nearly 30,000 units, a 20 percent drop in demand.
For the most part, minivan sales are slightly down, but remain steady. The biggest first quarter sales losers were the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan and the Honda Odyssey, which only found 33,271 and 33,697 new homes, respectively. In 2007's first quarter, Dodge sold nearly 20,000 more Caravan models, while Honda was able to move almost 3,700 more Odysseys.
Compared 2007's first quarter, sales of the Chrysler Aspen rose almost 1,000 units, while Dodge Durango sales dropped by more than 5,000 units.
The Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and even the Ford Ranger are hot sellers. Escape sales are up more than 10 percent, and Mariner sales are up 8 percent compared to 2007 first quarter numbers. Ford Ranger sales have increased by more than 3,000 units compared to 2007 first quarter numbers - not bad for a truck that hasn't changed much in the past two decades.
Photo Gallery: Overall car truck sales down a whopping 12 percent - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
May 2, 2008
Filed under: Laptops
Sure, ASUS'
Eee PC may have done quite a bit to spark the
subnote revolution, but HP's 2133 Mini-Note PC has received an incredible amount of fanfare on its own. As soon as HP's order page
went live, however, we began to hear grumblings like "Where's my option for XP?," and "I'm stuck with a VIA?" Nevertheless,
reviewers found an awful lot to love about HP's first foray into the land of bargain-priced wee lappies, but we know the critical sect is out there keeping 'em honest. Now that the machines have been shipping for over a fortnight, we're interested to hear from you early adopters. Is it everything you hoped it would be? How on earth could the next model be improved upon? The floor is yours.
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May 2, 2008
Filed under: Displays
While we wouldn't be surprised if there's at least a few makeshift
multi-monitor setups out there to challenge it, as far as ready-made solutions go, it's pretty tough to beat this massive rig from 9X Media, which packs a room-busting 30 screens. What's more, you can apparently get it configured with your choice of 19- to 32-inch displays, which can be arranged in any number of different configurations (complete with multi-screen servers). Of course, if that's a bit too excessive for you, 9X Media will also gladly sell you any number of smaller configurations, although you'll have to chat them up for a quote if you move beyond the nine to twelve screen range.
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May 2, 2008
Filed under: Tablet PCs
Fujitsu wasn't all that specific about pricing or release details when it
announced its new U810 and T2010 tablet PCs earlier this year, but it looks like both have now finally made their way out the door. In case you missed it, the big addition this time around is the inclusion of a built-in HSPA modem (and rather obvious antenna), which will run you an extra $200 on top of the $999 and $1,499 base prices for the U810 and T2010, respectively. Otherwise, you can expect the same 5.6-inch and 12.1-inch displays as before, along with the usual 800MHz Intel A110 processor on the U810 and a decidedly speedier Core 2 Duo 7600 processor on the T2010, among other specs not too different from the
previous models.
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May 2, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones, Transportation
Oh sure, Americans are
adamantly against texting while driving (in theory), but that's not stopping those mischievous Gen Y-ers from getting their SMS on while behind the wheel. According to a new survey of 1,200 people conducted by Nationwide Mutual Insurance (we know, we know), a third of the Gen Y-ers admitted to "always multitasking while driving," and while the "always" bit does indeed frighten us a tad, the real juice was in the next statistic: 37-percent said they sent text messages while driving. Before you start belaboring the imprudent youth, think long and hard about your own in-car cellphone usage -- remember that time you just had to reply "y w pep plz" in order to salvage your friend's
pizza order? Tsk tsk.
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