Asus Eee Stick gets official

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Asus showed the Nintendo Wii like motion controllers at the Computex 2008, but released now an official press-release for the Eee Sticks.
The Asus Eee Stick is a plug and play wireless controller for the PC platform that translates your physical hand motions into corresponding movements onscreen.

The Eee Stick consists of an Activation stick, a Navigation stick and a 2.4GHz RF dongle. Both sticks detect 8-way 3D motions.
Even though vibration-capable, both ergonomic sticks consume very little power, providing up to a lengthy three days (72 hours) of continuous play on two AA batteries per stick. Read more

Posted on Wed, 6 Aug 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Super Talent Pico-C 8Gb Micro USB Stick Review

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Madshrimps published a review of the Super Talent Pico-C 8Gb Micro USB Stick.

Quote from the review: "A 6 gram USB drive not much larger than a fingernail, with room for up to 8Gb of data. Read more

Posted on Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pinnacle HD Stick USB HDTV Tuner

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Pinnacle has announced a new USB HDTV tuner stick for the PC. The device is about the size of a flash drive and is called the Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick and a HD Pro Stick is available as well. Both devices can support HD resolutions up to 1080i and only require connection to a USB port.

The tuners utilize ClearQAM tuners to OTA HD programs. Both sticks are compatible with Windows Vista and XP MCE. The small tuners are ideal for users looking for mobile TV viewing. The HD Pro stick adds the ability to view current analog programs, has a FM tuner and can receive signals from a cable or satellite box and camcorders. The HD Stick sells for $69.99 and the HD Stick Pro sells for $99.99. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

SanDisk Launches Extreme III Memory Stick Pro

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SanDisk announced its latest product aimed at Sony electronics called the SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. The MS promises read and write speeds of 30 MB per second and will be available in June.

The new card will come in either 4GB or 8GB capacities and is aimed at Sony DSLR cameras, point-and-shoot cameras and camcorders. In addition to being very fast the cards can also operate in extreme temperatures from -13 to 185 F and ship with software to recover deleted images. Pricing for the cards is $89.99 for the 4GB and $149.99 for the 8GB. Read more

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2008 09:05:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick

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Pinnacle Systems, Inc., the consumer division of Avid Technology Inc., announced today the next generation of its Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick, and Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick.

In addition to delivering free digital HD and SD TV over-the-air (ATSC), these new Pinnacle PCTV HD and HD Pro Sticks now support unencrypted digital cable (ClearQAM) channels and include a next-generation tuner/demodulator with more sensitive reception of both analog and digital TV signals and, in the case of the PCTV HD Pro Stick, even FM radio. Read more

Posted on Fri, 4 Apr 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Geek out in the Club with the LED Light Show Stick

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This LED Light Show Stick features 32 LEDs and can be programmed via USB. When waved a message can been seen floating in the air.

This effect is nothing new, but still kind of cool. Nokia back in 2004 already introduced the Nokia 3220 phone with LED message effect. Read more

Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:58:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II Deal

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The I4U Shop features the see-through Harman Kardon Soundsticks II 3-Piece Plug and Play Multimedia Speaker System as deal of the day for $101.65.

Harman Kardons 40-watt SoundSticks II three-piece speaker system produces high-quality stereo sound for music, MP3s, movies and gaming experiences. Read more

Posted on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

USB Mixtape Memory Stick

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The USB Mixtape Memory Stick is a great retro-styled modern day personal gadget gift.

The USB Mixtape is a 64MB USB flash drive that comes in a package that looks like a good old audio tape.
You can give the gift of handpicked music and write the tracks on the cassette cover. This almost looks like a self made gift. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Chopstick Bra by Triumph Japan is environmentally friendly

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Japanese Triumph shows a Bra that has cups that look like a bowl of rice and a bowl of miso soup and with side pouches to hold chopsticks.

The 'My Hashi' (my Chopsticks) is aimed at a new trend of Japanese carrying their personal chopsticks around to avoid using disposable sticks. The new trend is of course a great thing and saves lots of trees. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 Nov 2007 02:36:39 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony wants You to play Poker with Memory Sticks

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Sony announced today in the UK Poker game Promo editions of Memory Stick Micro and MicroVault Midi USB keys.

The special edition Sony Memory Stick Micro, available as 1GB or 2GB models, offers a free Midnight Hold’Em POKER game to download onto a Sony Ericsson mobile phone.
While the special edition MicroVault Midi 2GB and 4GB comes with a PC game of World Championship Poker 2 in the box. Read more

Posted on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:58:30 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iRobot Looj Gutter Cleaner is cute, but I stick to the Leaf Guard

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The robot experts at iRobot introduce the Gutter Cleaning Robot Looj.

The iRobot Looj cleans an entire stretch of gutter from one location, reducing the number of times a ladder must be repositioned and climbed during gutter cleaning. The 2.25-inch high Looj drives under gutter straps propelled by a three-stage auger that dislodges and sweeps out dirt, leaves and other debris that can cause costly water damage, overspills and ice dams.
You can see the iRobot Looj in action in this video. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

X-Arcade Tankstick Arcade Controller Review

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Today we are taking a look at a great arcade controller from X-Arcade called the Tankstick. The Tankstick is designed for playing two player games on PC and game consoles as well as for playing games that require dual joysticks.

The Tankstick also has a trackball for games like Millipede and Missile Command. If you are into arcade games, you need to check out the X-Arcade Tanskstick. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:32:20 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Aroma USB Stick

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This USB Fragrance Oil Burner has the shape of a standard USB memory stick.

The Aroma USB stick is heated with power from the USB port. You can choose between rose, jasmine, peppermint and lavender fragrances. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Aug 2007 07:26:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Toshiba 32GB Vista ReadyBoost Flash Memory Stick

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Toshiba introduces a 32GB TransMemory Flash drive that complies with Vista ReadyBoost.

The Toshiba U2G-032GT is a limited edition stick that you can use to boost the performance of your Vista PC. You can also use it of course as a normal memory stick to carry data around.
It features an integrated password locking function to protect your data.
The 32GB Toshiba ReadyBoost stick measures 63x20x8mm. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hori Fightstick for the Nintendo Wii

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Japanese game accessory maker Hori offers a Fightstick for the Nintendo Wii.

Our Gadget model of the month Janet Cho features the Hori Fightstick for the Sony PS3.

The new arcade stick for the Nintendo Wii will be released in August in Japan.

Video game exporter Play-Asia has the Wii fightstick listed already for 52.90. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Ultimate Arcade II with Tankstick Base Review

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Today we are looking at something really cool, an arcade cabinet to complete your retro video game system. Mameroom Designs has one of the slickest looking arcade cabinets that can be options for use with the popular line of X-Arcade controllers.

My test sample was the Ultimate Arcade II with the Tankstick base. Fit, finish and build quality are top notch and if you ever wanted your own upright arcade game in your home this is the review for you. Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:49:15 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

X-Arcade Tankstick

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X-Arcade sent me a Tankstick to review that was sitting on my doorstep waiting for me when I returned from vacation. I pried it out of the box last night and enjoyed hours of some of my favorite arcade games from growing up.

Included with the massive arcade stick are two CDs that have a number of old school games like my personal favorite, SmashTV. I can’t tell you how many quarters I spent on that game in my youth. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Jun 2007 16:58:24 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

CyberSitter SnoopStick Review

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CyberSitter, known for their internet filter software offers the SnoopStick.

This a USB flash drive allows you to monitor what your kids or anyone using your (any) computer is doing while on the Internet. You can monitor them live, in real time, from anywhere in the world.

DragonsteelMods reviewed the recently announced SnoopStick.

Quote from the review:
"A little bit ago there was a lot of gossip, and exaggeration on quite a few websites about the product I have for review today. It is the SnoopStick from Solid Oak Software, and many people out there were saying it was for spying on people and stealing their information, well that is a bit far-fetched, and quite a bit distant from the actual truth of this product.
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Posted on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hori Sony Playstation 3 Fighting Stick

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The Hori Sony PS3 Fighting Stick gives you arcade machine gaming feeling on the Sony PS3.

The controller connects via USB and features slow, fast and turbo settings and a SIXAXIS home button.

The Sony PS3 Fighting Stick sells for $49.99 on Amazon.com. Of course you need a fight game for this stick, like the new Virtua Fighter 5 for PS3.
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Posted on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:35:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Cool Design: Compact Analog Thumbstick for Mobile Devices

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Russian design studio industrialdesign.ru sent this interesting design for a small analog thumbstick for mobile phones and other small devices. The clue is the telescopic stick.

You would push on the stick and turn it slightly to extend it from the surface of you phone (see images).
Now you can play games or navigate on your device more conveniently.
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Posted on Thu, 8 Feb 2007 07:27:28 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3, PSP, 8GB Stick and Mylo Videos from CES 2007

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Here is some more video coverage from the Sony Booth featuring PS3 games like the highly anticipated Lair and MotorStorm (pre-order).

Also featured in this video interview are the PSP, the new 8GB Sony Memory stick.
Watch the Video Interview to find out more.

If want to get some details about the Sony Mylo and see it in action watch this Video Interview from the Sony booth.
Read more

Posted on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr