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Posted Feb 9th 2008 6:03PM by Paul MillerFiled under: Digital Cameras We’re not how it slipped by before, but Nikon’s got one more in its new S-series Coolpix cameras, the S600. The 10 megapixel camera bests the recently-announced S550 with a 2.7-inch LCD, 3200 ISO and optical image stabilization, but cuts the zoom to 4x and jacks the price to $299. The camera will be available in March. [Via gizmag]Tags: technology, gprs, lcd, video game (Read the full post about ‘Nikon’s S600 rounds out the new Coolpix lineup’…)

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To celebrate G-Shock’s Silver anniversary, Casio released a special ultra-limited edition watch. When I say limited edition, I meant 200 pieces limited edition. The severely limited number of manufactured G-Shock MRG-8000G watches allows Casio to sell this luxe timepiece for a whopping 2,400. The metal elements of the MRG-8000G have a gold-plated finish; the face itself boasting a titanium bezel. Good thing the MRG-8000G is a limited edition, and hence, is slated to become a collector’s item. In my opinion, aside from the fact that it comes with an 18 carat ring, there’s not much reason why you’d choose this over a Rolex of the same price if it’s sold normally in the market. (Read the full post about ‘Casio G-ShockMRG-8000G Shocks With a High-End Ultra-Limited Watch’…)

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Posted Feb 9th 2008 5:25PM by Nilay PatelFiled under: Misc. Gadgets In our opinion, the best rigs are the ones held together with duct tape and wired up with leftover speaker cable, but if you’re looking to class things up — and avoid any number of potential fire issues — NASA’s got you covered with the agency’s official Workmanship Standards Pictorial Reference. (Read the full post about ‘NASA’s wiring guide — only the most demanding geeks need apply’…)

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Are you desperate enough to do anything just to own a 50-inch plasma TV? So desperate that you’re willing to give up sex for 6 months? Surprisingly, a new survey estimates that more than 25 million Brits find this proposition reasonable. No mate, this is not a joke! Conducted by electrical retailer Comet among 2,000 respondents, about half (47%) of British men surveyed said yes to celibacy while only 35% of British women shared the same sentiment. It turned out vanity is the root of this craziness. In the words of the company’s Commercial Director, Bob Darke: “We are surprised to see just how much the nation would be willing to give up for a 50-inch plasma TV. (Read the full post about ‘Would you give up sex for a 50-inch TV?’…)

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This telephone has the capability of changing the users voice, maybe it is a good investment for pranksters? Or spies?

Basically it is a normal phone, with the only extra feature being a voice modulation switch, which you can regulate to pick a high, or low pitch for your voice.

Unlike other telephones, this one comes with a back brace, in case you want to mount it on the wall. It is kind of cheap for the occasional prank, only $10.

All you need is a standard land line connection to plug this phone in, and the fun can begin.

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USB Exercising mouse Connect your cyclist USB mouse to the USB port on your computer, and the faster you type, the faster he pedals! You can see your results on the bike’s screen (LCD). He also keeps record of your daily word count! System requirements: -IBM compatible PC with 133MHz or higher processor. -Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP -128MB of RAM (256 MB recommended) -100 MB of hard disc space USB 1.1 / 2.0 port CD-ROM and CD driver Tags: robots, cable, players, toys (Read the full post about ‘USB Exercising mouse’…)

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All of us attending lectures wish to possess such a device that would be able to store and reproduce the information given by professors. Of course it’s possible to use a simple voice recorder for this purpose, yet it will not help you much, because both aural and visual memories should be involved in the process of memorizing in order to ensure its high efficiency. But now you can stop worrying about this because Livescribe has just presented its new product. Pulse Smartpen represents a pen with embedded computer that captures handwriting and simultaneously records audio, synchronizing it to the writing. Users simply tap on the word to replay what was recorded while writing this word. (Read the full post about ‘All-in-one Pulse Smartpen: handwriting and audio recording’…)

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ZTE, the largest telecom equipment manufacturer in China, has officially entered the competitive U.S. mobile phone industry with an entry-level mobile handset, ZTE C88. Its subsidiary ZTE USA Inc. will carry this flip phone in partnership with MetroPCS. Just like any Chinese company entering the market, it is positioned as a “cost effective option for consumers who want a high quality, full featured handset at an affordable price point.” The cost of ZTE C88 ranges from $129 to $149, depending on the promotions being offered. Unfortunately, it is not available nationwide as MetroPCS only operates in Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, Sarasota, Orlando, LA, San Francisco, Tampa, Detroit, and Sacramento. (Read the full post about ‘ZTE enters the US mobile phone market with the C88′…)

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Back at CES, Leadertone - a chinese GPS company, had on display a new GPS that seemed to be a pretty interesting high-end GPS unit. It comes with a really long model name of LT-GPS9100C, but it features a Innolux 4.3-inch touch screen. It also comes with 64MB of memory, USB port, SD memory expansion, and built-in speakers. Furthermore, it comes with Bluetooth capability for hands free calling and the battery is replaceable. Unfortunately, it probably won’t make its way to the States, but it has already been released in Saudi Arabia, although, the price is unknown. Via [NaviGadget] Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! (Read the full post about ‘Leadertone announces more details on their LT-GPS9100C GPS’…)

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Yep, you read that right. This automobile is missing one tyre, but it can run faster than a fancy Porsche… …granted the car company actually finishes the design. Manufactured by ZAP with the help of the British company, Lotus, this three-wheeled car named “ZAP Alias” can accelerate from rest to 60mph in an astonishing 5.7 seconds. The sports car is powered by two electric wheel motors, located on each of the two wheels at the front (it’s the back that only has one wheel as you can see on the pic) which, together, produces 321.85 horse power and a top speed of 156mph. The same power seen on conventional cars is demonstrated by the Porsche 911 Carrera which costs 60,000. (Read the full post about ‘ZAP Alias: An Automobile Missing One Tyre; Faster than a Porsche!’…)

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