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Sony PSP-3000 Ratchet and Clank Pack available for Pre-Order

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Sony PSP-3000 Ratchet and Clank Pack available for Pre-Order Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sony announced this week a new version of the PSP with a better screen and an integrated microphone dubbed PSP-3000. The first chance to get your hands on a PSP-3000 is with the Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack that is available for pre-order now on Amazon.com. The Ratchet and Clank PSP Pack will start shipping on October 31st.
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Posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:43:20 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blue Madden NFL 09 Sony PSP Pack ships

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Blue Madden NFL 09 Sony PSP Pack ships Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sony released yet another limited Sony PSP edition with the Madden NFL 09 Sony PSP Entertainment Pack. The PSP console in the NFL package is metallic blue.
The Madden NFL 09 PSP Pack contains Metallic blue PSP, 1GB Memory Stick Duo, Madden NFL 09 game, NFL: In Just One Play video, and Beats game download voucher. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:55:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

NVIDIA GeForce Power Pack includes Folding@home and Badaboom

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NVIDIA GeForce Power Pack includes Folding@home and Badaboom Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review NVIDIA announced new software that uses the processing power of GeForce video cards for other applications than graphics and games. The new GeForce Power Pack includes the Stanford University’s Folding@home distributed-computing, protein-folding client and a trial version of Elemental Technologies' Badaboom video transcoder.
Folding@home is already a huge success on the PS3, now also PCs can leverage their graphics prowness for the good. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:29:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Sims 2 Apartment Life Expansion Pack Soundtrack Announced

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The Sims 2 Apartment Life Expansion Pack Soundtrack Announced Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review The latest expansion pack for EA's The Sims 2 game has been announced and EA has released the artists who will be performing on the games soundtrack. The expansion pack puts players into apartment dwelling life. EA Says the game lets players choose a loft, bachelor pad, penthouse and more.

The expansion pack is slated for release on August 26th in America and August 22nd in Europe. Is it just me or does it seem like an expansion pack for The Sims is released monthly? You can get a partial list of artists on the sound track after the jump. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:16:19 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Addonics Enclosure Supports RAID in Portable Package

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Addonics Enclosure Supports RAID in Portable Package Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Addonics has announced a new portable storage enclosure that supports dual SATA HDDs in RAID configuration. The enclosure supports 2.5-inch SATA HDDs 9 to 9.5mm in height. The device also supports up to four compact flash cards when used with the SATA-CF adapter from Addonics.

The drive enclosure comes with DriveClone software that can clone and backup the contents of your PC drive. The enclosure supports one button back up and connects to the PC via USB and eSATA. RAID levels supported include 0, 1, JBOD, BIG, SAFE50, SAFE33, and GUI mode. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2008 08:51:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

PS3 80GB Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack is a hot Seller

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PS3 80GB Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack is a hot Seller Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review The Sony PS3 80GB Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack is the 3rd best selling item in the Video Games Category on Amazon.com.
The 80GB PS3 MGS4 Pack is only beaten by the Wii Kart Game and the Wii Fit. This PS3 bundle has been on sale since June 12th and has a price of $499.99.
The high demand has triggered Amazon to limit the sales. Each household may only purchase one PS3 80GB MGS4 Pack total. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Ex-Hewlett Packard VP pleads guilty to IBM Theft

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Ex-Hewlett Packard VP pleads guilty to IBM Theft Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former Hewlett Packard Co vice president pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets while he worked for IBM and admitted sharing the data with Hewlett Packard, the Justice Department said on Friday.
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Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hewlett-Packard to reorganize Printer Business

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Hewlett-Packard to reorganize Printer Business Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co will reorganize its printer operations, trimming its five business units to three in a bid to become more efficient, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
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Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:39:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Free Call of Duty 4 Map Pack from NVIDIA

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Free Call of Duty 4 Map Pack from NVIDIA Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Any PC gamer who likes shooters has probably played Call of Duty 4. COD4 is hands down one of the best multiplayer shooters to ever grace the PC. To make the game even more fun NVIDIA and Infinity Ward have teamed up for a free map pack for gamers sponsored by NVIDIA.

The map pack provides four new multiplayer maps including Broadcast, Chinatown, Killhouse, and Creek. Broadcast has tight corridors and wide open parking lots, Chinatown features night time battles, Killhouse is a warehouse setting, and Creek is a wide open village with heavily wooded areas. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:59:15 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Yahoo delivers Search Toolbar via Software Packager

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Yahoo delivers Search Toolbar via Software Packager Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review
By Eric Auchard

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc has inked a deal to expand distribution of its Web search services on personal computers via a pact with software packaging firm Acresso Software, the companies said on Thursday.
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Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:39:08 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Betty packs its Prada Bags for New York

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Betty packs its Prada Bags for New York Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review
By Nellie Andreeva

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - ABC's "Ugly Betty" is expected to relocate to New York this coming season. The comedy-drama, starring America Ferrera, is set in the Big Apple but had been filming in Los Angeles for its first two seasons.
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Posted on Wed, 7 May 2008 02:46:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Windows Vista Feature Pack adds Bluetooth 2.1 Support

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Windows Vista Feature Pack adds Bluetooth 2.1 Support Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Microsoft releases the first so called Feature Pack for Windows Vista.

The Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless enhances the Vista Bluetooth support with version 2.1 support, unified pairing user interface and Windows Connect Now updates. Read more

Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:37:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Sony PSP mat Bronze Value Pack PSPJ-20002

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New Sony PSP mat Bronze Value Pack PSPJ-20002 Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sony will release another special edition Sony PSP console in Japan. The Sony PSP mat Bronze Value Pack (PSPJ-20002) introduces yet another new color for the PSP and comes packed with extra cables.

Besides the bronze PSP console the value pack contains a TV-Out cable and a 32MB Memory Stick. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:53:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung Soul with Gassan Diamond Pack

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Samsung Soul with Gassan Diamond Pack Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Samsung introduced the new premium mobile phone in the Samsung Ultra Edition line Samsung Soul (SGH-U900) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February. Samsung partnered in the Netherlands with Diamond chain Gassan to promote a special Samsung Soul Diamond Pack.

Part of the promotion is a giveaway of 10 times diamonds worth 5,000 Euro each. The winners will be drawn amongst the first Samsung Soul purchasers during April and May. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:01:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Red Sony PSP God of War Pack

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Red Sony PSP God of War Pack Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sony announced a new Sony PSP Entertainment Pack featuring God of War.

The Sony PSP God of War Entertainment Pack will include a red PSP console with God of War himself, Kratos, silk-screened on the back of the unit, a copy of the highly anticipated upcoming God of War: Chains of Olympus game for PSP and the movie Superbad on UMD. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New feature-packed Panasonic TH-32LX80 LCD HDTV

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New feature-packed Panasonic TH-32LX80 LCD HDTV Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Panasonic introduces a feature packed 32 inch LCD TV dubbed TH-32LX80 in Japan.

The Panasonic TH-32LX80 features a digital tuner and a panel with 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 178 degrees FOV, intelligent backlight controller and dynamic contrast enhancer. Read more

Posted on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:37:08 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Digital Album Packaging should improve in 2008

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Digital Album Packaging should improve in 2008 Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review
By Antony Bruno

DENVER (Billboard) - There is a reason people still buy CDs more than they do digital albums. Actually there are several, but viruses that come along with music via peer-to-peer sites (P2P) and a concern over digital rights management (DRM) aren't the only culprits. Read more

Posted on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Chewbacca Plush Backpack

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Chewbacca Plush Backpack Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review This is the cutest backpack I have seen so far. It does not get better than carrying around Star War's Chewbacca on your back.

Think Geek sells the Chewbacca Plush Backpack for only $39.99.

Measurements of the Chewbacca backpack are: 30 inch height (from foot to top of head), 12 inch Main Pocket Depth and about 4 inch Chewie's Pocket Depth. Read more

Posted on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:40:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech KINETIK 15.4 Backpack Review

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Logitech KINETIK 15.4 Backpack Review Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Our review partner Digital Trends tested the Logitech KINETIK 15.4 Backpack and published a review of this stylish laptop backpack.

Quote from the review: "The main storage bay is huge. There's a double padded, felt lined slip for large laptop computers. The bay fits 15.4" laptops and even the 17" MacBook Pro. 15.4" laptops will not slosh around - there's plenty of padding to keep the laptop snug. Read more

Posted on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Webcam and Mouse Mobility Pack Review

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Microsoft Webcam and Mouse Mobility Pack Review Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Futurelooks published a review of the Microsoft Webcam and Mouse Mobility Pack.

Quote from the review: "It’s Microsoft, so you can have some assurance that the build quality will be among the best in the business. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Medis 24/7 Power Pack Fuel Cell Available October 15

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Medis 24/7 Power Pack Fuel Cell Available October 15 Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Fuel Cell Store announced today that it has signed an agreement with NCS Power, a Medis authorized distributor, to be an online retailer for the Medis 24/7 Power Pack Fuel Cell.

The Medis 24/7 Power Pack is a small fuel cell designed to operate portable devices like cell phones and MP3 players. Medis says the fuel cell can power a device like an iPod for up to 80 hours of playtime and power a cell phone for up to 30 hours of talk time. Read more

Posted on Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:32:11 CDT | by Shane McGlaun