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I4U Top Stories of the Week: TiVo HD : Nikko R2-D2 : Motorized Pool Lounger

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I4U Top Stories of the Week: TiVo HD : Nikko R2-D2 : Motorized Pool Lounger Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Despite middle of Summer, companies are busy announcing new products, which will either be on the shelves this fall or like the new low-cost TiVo HD go on sale right away.
Consumer electronics companies are doing very well these days. Nintendo's profit is up 5x and Apple also reported record Mac sales. See also our Toy Robot Round-up.

Find more top stories from last week below. Read more

Posted on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nikko R2-D2 DVD Player and Projector available for Pre-Order

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Nikko R2-D2 DVD Player and Projector available for Pre-Order Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review We reported about the ultimate Star Wars R2-D2 replica last month. Nikko integrated a DVD player, SVGA LCD projector and iPod dock in the little cute Star Wars robot.

Now the first stores offer the limited edition R2-D2 DVD Projector. UK retailer Play.com has the ultimate R2-D2 available for pre-order at a hefty £1,999.99 (~$4,100).

Shipping date for Star Wars Nikko R2-D2 DVD Projector is September 1st. There are different claims on how many of these R2-D2s will be available. One source suggests that there are only 4,000 available for Europe. Another source says 15,000.

I have not found a store in the United States yet that list the Nikko R2-D2 DVD Player and Projector for pre-order. It will be interesting what the price will be state side. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr