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HP Mediasmart Connect HD Video Streamer Lightning Review
The Gadget: HP’s Mediasmart Connect, a networked receiver that plays back H.264, DivX, XviD, MPEG-2, WMV video, photos, and even connects to your Media Center to act like an extender. It’s also expandable space-wise with HP’s Pocket Media Drives, and supports 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g/n. It comes in a glossy piano black finish which attracts … Continued
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Voodoo Envy 133 Review (Verdict: Plenty Thin, Plenty Pricey)
VoodooPC’s Envy 133, the world’s thinnest laptop, just started shipping, and we scored one of the first production units straight outta Calgary. It’s a lithe black laptop that keeps cool while running Vista, a super light machine that’s strong as hell thanks to a carbon-fiber frame. It’s the size of a MacBook Air with way … Continued
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HTC Touch HD Gets German Review (Verdict: Es ist gut!)
Frustrating is the wait here in the States for HTC’s Touch HD—especially when our European friends are swimming in them. German site Area Mobile is the latest to post their impressions, and unsurprisingly, they’re pretty positive. I only wish iPhone-killer had a cooler German translation. The folks at Area Mobile, in proclaiming said iPhone-killer status, … Continued
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Western Digital ShareSpace 4TB Gigabit NAS Lightning Review
The Gadget: Western Digital’s ShareSpace Storage is a steely, cubular vault of NAS with fast Gigabit ethernet that brings enterprise-level centralized storage down to the small business and deathcore nerd space, with 2TB or 4TB capacities in multiple RAID configurations out of the box. The Price: $699 for 2TB, $999 for 4TB (tested)Verdict It’s a … Continued
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Callpod Dragon V2 Bluetooth Headset Lightning Review
The Gadget: The Dragon Bluetooth headset from Callpod gets redesigned, with improved incoming and outgoing call quality, two new exterior finishes and a pivoting ear hook. The Price: $99 The Verdict: Much improved on the technical front, but the ear loop bugs us to no end. We loved the old version, with a loop that … Continued
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Oncore 6-Bay MacBook and iBook Charger Lightning Review
The Gadget: Oncore’s 6-Bay MacBook or iBook battery charger that really only charges three batteries at one time because it’s a cluster of charging bays and not six individual chargers. Once the first battery in a single charging bay is full it will switch charging to the other battery which allows for six batteries to … Continued
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NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse Lightning Review
The Gadget Avatar is the first-ever gaming mouse from NZXT, who’s better known for its Battlestar Galactica-worthy PC cases. It’s got the usual gaming mice features—a ridiculous DPI count with on-the-fly-switching, a crapload of customizable buttons, and bright, shiny lights. The Price: $70. Verdict: I’m on record as being less than fond of ambidextrous mice … Continued
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HD Guru Tackles 125 TVs In One Review
HD Guru Gary Merson has outdone his own ambitious track record, reviewing 125 TVs for a single story. He doesn’t go into the aesthetic design of each model, or even measure contrast and color depth. Instead, he boils it down to some criteria you won’t find on corporate sites or press releases. He once again … Continued
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Kodak Zi6 Pocket Camcorder Lightning Review
The Gadget: The Kodak Zi6, a cheap pocket camcorder that records 720p HD video, vying for title of best camcorder under $200. https://gizmodo.com/kodak-zi6-might-be-best-pocket-camcorder-yet-5023649 The Price: $180 The Verdict: When I got my first look at the Zi6, I had an inkling it could be the best “cheap” pocket camcorder yet, and I was right. I’ve … Continued
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Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock Lightning Review: It Explodes Your Dreams
The Gadget: I can sleep through anything. I do, notoriously. It’s why I already have three alarms: My current super clock has two built-in, and I set my phone. But it’s still not enough. So Brian told me I had to review the only thing left to try: the Sonic Bomb, which has a 113dB … Continued
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Lightning Review: Logitech’s Squeezebox Boom All-in-One Network Audio Player
The Gadget: The Squeezebox Boom from Logitech streams music from your PC or the internet via an 802.11b/g or Ethernet connection. Unlike previous Squeezeboxes, the Boom also throws in a pair of 30-watt speakers. The Price: $300 The Verdict: This is one awesome little Wi-Fi radio. It is super-compact, versatile, set-up was nearly effortless and … Continued
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Lighting Review: Berkeley Lamp II – ‘The Only Lamp Designed By Science’
The Gadget: A lamp with two bulbs, both dimmable, that provides a 50% energy savings over incandescent lamps, an extra 120v port on its base to make up for the one it takes up, and a choice of either 5500K daylight bulbs or 3500K sunset bulbs. It’s patented by Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, which is … Continued
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Lightning Review: The Wicked Lasers Torch Flashlight Can Burn Paper
The Gadget: The Torch flashlight from Wicked Lasers is currently being reviewed by Guinness as the world’s most powerful flashlight. At 4100 lumens, the Torch can easily start fires and even fry eggs. The Price: $300 The Verdict: Simply put, the Torch flashlight is like carrying around a floodlight in your hand. It is easily … Continued
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Microsoft Zune 3.0 Software Review
Though Microsoft left their new Zune hardware relatively untouched, the firmware and corresponding software got a few nice upgrades that add a bit of functionality. In the firmware, Marketplace is now available over Wi-Fi, while FM Tagging lets you mark songs you hear on the FM Tuner, and have them added to your Marketplace cart … Continued
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Lightning Review: Kensington’s Wireless USB Universal Docking Station Is the World’s First
The Gadget: Kensington’s new docking station is the first to offer wireless USB connectivity. A DVI external monitor (DVI-to-VGA adapter included) and up to five peripherals spring to life when your WUSB-enabled laptop PC comes within a 15 foot range. The Price: $219–$230 The Verdict: I’ll be dammed—it works. If you are one of the … Continued
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Review: EFiX Dongle Perfectly Transforms PC to Mac
When we first heard about EFiX-a simple USB dongle that’ll let you magically install Leopard on your PC-it sounded too fantastic to be true. Well, I used it to turn my gaming PC into a Mac Pro over the weekend, and I’m somewhat amazed to say this, but it works perfectly. https://gizmodo.com/efix-usb-dongle-will-boot-and-install-os-x-on-any-pc-s-5016227 I grabbed all … Continued
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Lightning Review: Slacker G2 Portable Radio
The Gadget: Slacker G2, a slimmer, updated version of the original Slacker portable internet radio player. The Price: $200 for 25-station 4GB, and $250 for the 40-station 8GB unit. The free service is ad-supported and allows six skips per hour, while the premium service costs about $10/month and is ad-free, offers unlimited skips and the … Continued
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Lightning Review: Illuminated LED Drumsticks For Rock Band, Guitar Hero World Tour
The Gadget: These illuminated LED drumsticks from The Ant Commandos light up when smacked, which give your Rock Band or Guitar Hero drumming a extra level of “light up stage show”. They’re made of plastic and are heavier than the wooden sticks, and are powered by two AA batteries (included). It’s kinda goofy, but so … Continued
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Review: Nike+ iPod Touch Workout App
Despite looking forward to the iPod touch/iPhone integration of the Nike+ running dongle for over a year now, we can’t help but feel slightly disappointed at the way this app is executed on the latest iPod touch. The Nike+ iPod software itself looks great-the red and white UI design matches up perfectly with Nike’s own … Continued
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Rock Band 2 Wireless Guitar and Drums Hardware Review
Just like the actual Rock Band 2 game, the new Rock Band 2 peripherals work more at refining the experience than redefining it. The wireless guitar and wireless drum kit add a bit of freedom from tripping and crashing into coffee tables, as well as minor design decisions that only improve your fake rocking out. … Continued
By Jason Chen