The Cyberus ID700WTA Smart Info Engine; You Got Your E-Reader In My Media Player

Topic: Hot Gadgets

E-Readers are still a fairly young type of product, which means the market is currently glutted with different company's takes on the idea. Some of them, like the Barnes & Noble nook, are really cool looking gadgets that could end up establishing an e-reader dynasty. Others, like the Sony Reader, are about as exciting and inspired as a pair of flannel pajama bottoms. I'm not sure yet which category Cyberus' new ID700WTA “Smart Info Engine” falls under, but I've got strong suspicions it could end up being awesome.

The ID700 isn't a dedicated e-reader, of course. Cyberus bills it as being a hybrid reader and personal media player. I think they need to stop splitting hairs and just call the damned thing a tablet PC, but that's just me. The ID700 has a 7” LCD screen, and comes with a protective folding cover that makes it look slightly more like a book. While Cyberus doesn't run their own e-book store, this reader can handle most e-book formats and, as an added blessing, can read PDF files.

Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:46:30 CST | by Robert Evans

Black Friday 2009 To See More Shoppers Says ICSC And Goldman Sachs Survey

Topic: Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals

There are many surveys and predictions about the 2009 holiday shopping season and Black Friday 2009 in particular. One new survey that was published yesterday caught my eye because it was published by ICSC and Goldman Sachs.
ICSC is the International Council of Shopping Centers. The organization had Opinion Research Corporation conduct a survey of 1,000 randomly selected consumers between 10/29 and 11/01.
According to the survey's result 16% of consumers will start their holiday shopping on Black Friday. This is up 6% from the ICSC 2008 survey.
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Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2009 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

HTC Droid Eris Gets Unboxed Already

Topic: Mobile Phones

The 2nd Android phone in the Verizon Wireless Droid series is called Eris and is still not official, but a lot about the lower cost Droid has been leaked already.
BGR received and posted several unboxing photos of the HTC Eris. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:45:41 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tekken 6 Limited Edition Bundle for Xbox 360 Review

Topic: Review Ticker

The Tekken 6 Limited Edition Bundles for Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 have been shipping since the end of October. The Limited Edition Tekken 6 bundle contains a wireless fight stick crafted by Hori and collectible Art book in addition to the Tekken 6 game.
Futurelooks has tested the Tekken 6 Limited Edition Bundle for Microsoft Xbox 360 and published this review.

Quote from the review: "It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of fighting games and 2009 has been a good year for fighting game fans. We’ve been treated to Street Fighter IV, King of Fighters XII, Blazblue, and more. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Super Mario Bros Wii Game With $10 Credit Available On Amazon

Topic: Shopping Tips

Amazon matches the $10 off deal on the New Super Mario Bros Wii Game that Walmart started offering over the weekend.
When you order New Super Mario Bros. Wii you get $10 off a future video game purchase. The promotional code will be placed directly into your Amazon.com account within 2 business days after the product ships. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tethering For The Motorola Droid Is Near

Topic: Mobile Phones

Verizon subscribers now have yet another reason to choose the Motorola Droid. While the current incarnation of Big Red's flagship smartphone is fairly hot, it lacks the ability to act as a modem for your notebook. Thankfully, GearLog has it on good authority that Verizon is about to offer tethering on the Droid.

Starting ”early” next year, subscribers who choose the “Broadband Access Connect” plan will be able to use their smartphone as a modem for an additional $15 a month. Of course, your current unlimited data plan won't apply to tethering. Users will have up to 5GB a month. Anything more than that will result in the usual steep penalties.

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:25:22 CST | by Robert Evans

Four New Sony PSP-3000 Holiday Value Packs Hit Japan

Topic: Gaming

Sony has with the PSP Go a new PSP model, which does not mean though that the PSP-3000 is now outdated. To the contrary, the PSP-3000 is still the main portable Sony console.
Japanese gamers get four new PSP-3000 value packs for the Holidays.
The bundle pack will include the PSP handheld entertainment system (PSP-3000) in Piano Black, Pearl White, Vibrant Blue or Radiant Red color, a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), a pouch and a cloth.
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Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Toshiba Mini NB205-N330 Windows 7 Netbook Review

Topic: Review Ticker

All the major netbook makers unveiled Windows 7 netbooks back in October. One of the more popular is the Toshiba Mini NB205.
Liliputing has tested the Toshiba Mini NB205-N330 and published this review.

Quote from the review: "The Toshiba Mini NB205-N330 is an interesting machine. It has an excellent, if somewhat quirky keyboard and the best touchpad I’ve used that doesn’t support multitouch gestures. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Google Celebrates Sesame Street's 40th Birthday

Topic: Technology News

The Google homepage is getting taken over by Sesame Street characters over the next seven days leading up to the 40th anniversary of The Sesame Street.
Sesame Street celebrates its 40th anniversary on November 10th.
Sesame Street Googled 16 years before Google was even founded. See the video below from 1982 as proof. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:39:29 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Grote Announces First Flexible LED Lighting Film

Topic: Technology News

Flexible LED sheets are here! At the 2009 SEMA show, Grote Industries has announced the release of the first commercially available LightForm flexible LED film. These LED sheets are less than 1 mm thick, and come in strips that are 10” long and less than 1” wide. You can cut them, paste them around corners and inside crevasses (time to rice up your car with some LED trim?), and even sew them into clothing. A whole new era of bright, gaudy fashion is about to arrive.

These LED strips come in red, green, or blue. You just peel off the back and apply the adhesive to a clean surface and, voila, instant festive lighting! Initially the uses for the LightForm film will probably be limited to decorating vehicles and costumes. Since the film is billed as durable and weather-resistant, it could also be perfect for decorating your home during the holidays.

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:27:50 CST | by Robert Evans

Walmart $298 HP G60-519WM Windows 7 Notebook Details Unveiled

Topic: Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals

Today Walmart announced several hot electronics deals that are available in-store only on Saturday Nov. 7th. These offers are Black Friday worthy and besides the Xbox 360 Arcade with $100 Gift card the $298 Windows 7 Notebook from HP raises interest.
Walmart has now posted the full details of the HP 15.6" Pavilion G60-519WM Windows 7 notebook on their online store.
The HP 15.6" Pavilion G60-519WM is especially configured for Walmart and therefore it will not be available anywhere else.
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Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:06:08 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr