Triton ax pro headset review | Mad Catz TRITTON AX Pro headset for the Xbox 360 and PS3

Mad Catz, a company that carries plenty of gaming accessories across different platforms, has just announced the new TRITTON AX Pro headset that will make its way towards the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles. After all, Mad Catz knows just how important it is to have the right kind of headset if you want to pick up all the noise and sound a game has to offer while you maximize your gaming experience.

With the TRITTON AX Pro, it does not matter whether you are a serious gamer or committed audio connoisseur – it is able to offer a truly authentic Dolby Digital 5.1 audio experience. Being different compared to Dolby Headphone technology, the AX Pro will use at least 8 precision-balanced speakers (with a quartet located within each ear cup) that will accurately reproduce 5.1 surround sound without the need for the common cop out move of emulating or simulating an audio experience.

Within individual ear cups, the AX Pro will house a front speaker, a center speaker, a rear speaker and a subwoofer. It is capable of offering a full 4 speaker configuration inside each ear cup as mentioned earlier on, allowing the AX Pro to replicate a typical 5.1 home cinema installation, where it will provide gamers with a truly realistic and unparalleled audio experience.

Apart from that, your eyes too will benefit from individual backlit volume controls which are handily located on the in-line remote, letting you access them even when all the lights around you are turned off. This too, lets gamers fine-tune each channel (front, rear, center, subwoofer) at the touch of a button without having to hide controls away on the ear cup.

As for the in-line remote, those who game on another level (pro-gamers) can dial-in the exact sound field required in order to obtain a competitive advantage such as raising rear drivers levels and adjusting the bass. Your ears too won’t suffer from any kind of fatique since premium-quality ear pads come with each £149.99 purchase, delivering hours of gaming comfort for extended gaming sessions.

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Bluetooth Headset Camcorder | Ideal for Android Smart phone and others

A Bluetooth headset is pretty much commonplace, and more or less everyone who owns a cell phone has one of these in their pockets, at home, or dangling right outside their ear. The next time you see someone wearing something that is not quite like a Bluetooth headset, and yet isn’t a hearing aid, you might want to ask him/her whether this is theBluetooth Headset Camcorder or not.

This unique Bluetooth headset will not only record, but can transmit video over to a smartphone device. Of course, you can forget about living the High Definition life with this since it will shoot video at 480p resolution at 30 fps, which should be good enough for spy videos and to collect incriminating evidence of your adversary with but a glance.

Wirelessly transmitting an MPEG4 recording to an iPhone or Android smartphone, your smartphone will function as the viewfinder as you position your head to properly align the camcorder with your field of vision. All recorded video will be instantly shared via e-mail, either that or you can opt to post them on Facebook or Youtube with but a single button press. Seems to be the perfect toy for James Bond junior at a rather hefty $199.95.

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Toshiba, Hitachi Halt LCD Production in Japan

Due to damage from the devastating earthquake in Japan, Toshiba has been forced to close down its LCD assembly line at a plant near Tokyo for a month, a Toshiba spokeswoman said on Thursday.

Another LCD maker, Hitachi, has also been forced to halt production at one of its factories, and Sony and Panasonic have also suspended operations at several of their plants.

The negative impact of these disruptions on Japan’s economy is obvious, but it’s hard to tell how they will affect global LCD supply, as Panasonic plans to offset the damage by increasing production in other factories, while Hitachi might get help from Taiwan-based Chimei Innolux Corp.

Some analysts think that smartphone shortages are still a possibility, though. “Given that the market for smartphones outside Japan is pretty active, supply disruptions there could cause problems for some handset makers of some models,” said Damian Thong, an analyst at Macquarie Capital Securities in Japan.

It’s too early to point to specific smartphone models, but the earthquake in Japan might soon start affecting us all in the way of “out of stock” signs.

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Celluon evoMouse | The Evolution of the Mouse - Cellulon evoMouse is the Mouse without the Mouse

We have reported on special computer mice in the past, like the one from Swiftpoint, but the Cellulon evoMouse claims to be something very different.

Some of you might have been confused by my headline, but just picture using your hand to do the gestures that you would using a mouse, but don’t use the mouse.

Watch the video if you are still confused. Let’s just say that your pointer becomes the pointer, and you have some special moves that you can do for going forward and backward.

As you can see in the video, not much has changed in mouse technology for over twenty years. In all honesty, I think that most users are used to them like it was a third arm. This evoMouse seems like it would be the natural evolution of a computer mouse. It doesn’t look like it would take much getting used to, and it does things that regular mice cannot.

You will note that it is powered by a USB cable, so you wouldn’t have to worry about the power running out like with wireless mice.

All in all, I would say that this is a welcome change for technology. I notice that the evoMouse is in front of the user’s hand, but could it be altered so it is on the side? That way, a laptop could come with an evoMouse and users would not have to purchase a separate peripheral.

I don’t have a price or any availability date on this, so let’s just say it is under development.

With the evoMouse, your finger is your pointer and there is no more pushing around a physical mouse.The evoMouse works on nearly any flat surface and requires very little space. It tracks effortlessly to your comfortable and natural movements.With the evoMouse, you can perform common mouse operations using only your fingers. You can control the cursor, click and select, double-click, right-click and drag with basic hand gestures.The evoMouse also features multi-touch functionality including scroll, rotate, zoom, forward and back. The evoMouse can even be used for handwriting recognition with your finger or a pen.The evoMouse is easy and convenient to set up and use with almost any desktop or laptop computer. It connects via Bluetooth or a standard USB port.Because it allows natural movements and doesn't require pushing around a physical object, the evoMouse may help reduce repetitive stress injuries like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.evoMouse may help reduce repetitive stress injuries like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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Cyber Snipa announces Sonar 5.1 Championship Headset

It seems as though gamers have a field day when it comes to choosing the right accessory for their gaming endeavors and adventures – just take a look at Cyber Snipa, a company that isn’t really on the same level as Razer where popularity of its products and brand name recognition are concerned, but at least they try to roll out an above average piece of hardware.

Their latest release concerns itself not with a death dealing mouse or keyboard, but rather, intends to appeal itself to your aural senses in the form of the Sonar 5.1 Championship Headset. Being the latest entry in its award-winning line of specialized high-end headsets, this model will incorporate the latest developments in cutting-edge sound technology and true 5.1 surround sound.

You know, I’ve seriously always wondered just how one can cram in 5.1 surround sound into just a pair of headphones or earphones, and figured out that the experience wouldn’t be that authentic. Well, guess the Cyber Snipa Sonar headphones does intend to deliver that somehow, providing players with an experience that delivers superlative tactical communications and tracking ability for the ultimate competitive edge.

Sound is more important in First Person Shooters than any other genre through my gaming experience, but that doesn’t mean your ear drums should be given any lesser treatment if you’re playing Bejeweled all day long, does it? There are four speakers in each ear cup alongside an independent channel control via in-line controller, letting you experience intensely realistic surround sound.

Cyber Snipa also wants to make the experience as comfortable as possible, and has hence included exclusive memory foam padding for ultimate comfort whenever you decide to engage in marathon gaming sessions and close the door of your life to the world. A noise-cancelling boom mic is capable of delivering crystal-clear online chat, regardless of whether your playing in the comfort of your own home or traveling to LAN parties and competitions. Expect to fork out $79.95 as this bad boy makes its way across North America this month.

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Gigabyte Aivia M8600 Wireless Macro Gaming Mouse

Hardcore gamers tend to take the outcome of their digital battles seriously, and most of them will have a favorite kind of gaming hardware to complement their skills. While Razer is an extremely popular name when it comes to gaming devices, how many people have Gigabyte off the top of their heads? Most of us would think of this to be a motherboard manufacturer first and foremost, but they have rolled out the Gigabyte Aivia M8600 Wireless Macro Gaming Mouse this time around to compete in such a niche market.

The Aivia M8600 might seem to have an “inspired” design from its rivals such as the Razer Lachesis and the Logitech G700, but it is mature enough to hold out on its own, offering dual “quick change” batteries that makes sure it has juice all the time, letting you charge and swap a dead one in just a couple of seconds – depending on how fast your hand can move, of course.

There is no word on a release date or pricing at press time, but hopefully it will keep in line with its motherboard roots by offering plenty of bang for your buck.

Source: EverythingUSB

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Verbatim Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for iPad and iPhone

The iPhone and iPad are pretty darn fine devices in their own right, otherwise how else are you able to explain the phenomenal sales figures of both, alongside frenzied lines that form with the release of each device, what more the iPad 2? This just goes to show how popular Apple products are throughout the world, and that is certainly an opportunity for other third party accessory manufacturers to churn out accessories to go with your iOS-powered devices.

Verbatim, being a name that is more often than not associated with storage devices, are now back with their Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for both the iPad and iPhone. Makes perfect sense, and chances are business oriented folks will be picking this up since they would most probably find it to be rather challenging to churn out a business document in record time using nothing but a touchscreen display interface and virtual keyboard.

Shipping to retailers nationwide, the Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for iPad and iPhone was specially designed to work with Bluetooth-enabled iPads and iPhones. Coming in an extremely slim form factor, this foldable keyboard will be able to deliver a far more familiar typing method to both iPad and iPhone users, as it makes it a whole lot easier to compose e-mails and other important documents using their touchscreen devices.

Apart from that, the keyboard’s media console can also play, pause and control iTunes music directly without missing a beat. As mentioned earlier, its form factor makes it a snap to tote around, and when folded, you can stuff it in just about any pants pocket. Each $79.99 purchase will be accompanied by a premium carrying case and iPhone stand, where the latter is a snap to slide away and stored into the keyboard body itself, doubling up as a convenient way of doing things while offering protection simultaneously.

Just make sure you have enough AAA batteries to go along with the Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard.

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ZMP City Simulator Experiment

Some of you might remember the last time we covered theRoboCar ZMP, which is essentially the Knight Rider dream of a car with an autopilot.

I’m not certain whether this City Simulator Experiment is related to this story, but it sounds like it could be how the robot car works.

Think of it as a way to operate a remote control car just like you would operate a real car. You will notice this man at the giant screen, and I have a video of it after the jump in action. I also have another video of the car if you want to see it for yourself.

I think this might be a very fun toy for kids who can’t drive as yet. Just be sure to wear your helmet. In fact, while we are on that subject, why is this man wearing a helmet? I mean, real drivers aren’t required to wear helmets, for crying out loud.

It certainly looks like a lot of fun. You know those people that like to go to Go-Cart tracks to do some racing, even though they can drive actual cars? Well, perhaps they would love to race around some serious tracks with this bad boy. I’m not certain what ZMP has in store.

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eyeSight delivers software-based gesture recognition technology

eyeSight has just launched a software-based gesture recognition technology that intends to see action on portable computer devices, and it does make us extremely interested to see how eyeSight is going to improve upon the numerous touch gestures used on touchscreen devices that are already on the market these days via a new method.

Apparently, this technology will enable users to control applications, programs and tools on a host of devices including (but not limited to) Android tablets and Windows-based notebooks and netbooks – all through the use of simple hand gestures. Apart from that,eyeSight’s solution for Windows will ensure seamless integration to Windows applications. Hmmm, gestures with the Android platform and with Windows? That is certainly something worth looking into.

This new move by eyeSight does seem to be a step up from last year’s efforts, where eyeSight introduced the Natural User Interface for Android mobile devices. With its new hand gesture interface solution for computer-based Android and Windows platforms, expect a whole new world of possibility to open up for you.

eyeSight’s Hand Gesture Recognition Technology will rely on the current standard built in 2D camera, and good news for those who want to adopt it – you will need not fork out additional dough to purchase new hardware or an expensive 3D camera.

According to Gideon Shmuel, eyeSight’s CEO, “Users can remotely control their music and video player, browse through eBooks, manage presentations, play games, control PC apps and carry out many other tasks without touching the keyboard or touchscreen. It is ideal for functions that do not require hands-on management and offers a new and improved user experience.”

It will boast advanced real-time image processing and machine vision algorithms to keep everything running fine and dandy, and various manufacturers of portable devices that use different operating systems will be able to let their users have a whole new user experience. Imagine remotely controlling applications on a wide variety of devices, such as tablets, notebooks, netbooks, All-In-One PCs, portable computers, and mobile phones among others.

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Rude Gameware introduces Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse

If you are one who takes your gaming seriously, then the Rude Gameware Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse is definitely something you might want to look into, if you have decided to forsake other more notable names such as Razer and its offerings. The Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse is already in its second iteration, which means the original is now cheaper if you are one who can live with older technology, so to speak.

What makes the Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse so special? For starters, it will come injected with proprietary, performance-enhancing components, resulting in Rude Gameware proudly announcing that its abilities has improved by leaps and bounds – to more than 60%, actually. You will just have to peek into the extended post to know how far this gaming peripheral has come since its predecessor.

The Fierce Laser Mouse V2 will now come with an overpowered 5000 DPI laser engine alongside a lighting response time of only 1 millisecond – that should offer more than enough juice and speed to shatter gaming records, if only you had the skills to back it up.

The Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse V2 will also come with all the relevant details that gamers want in a mouse sans the additional complications, and of course, you will be wondering just how much you will need to fork out for this technological wonder – we’re looking at a mere $49.95, which is highly affordable by gamer standards. Oh yeah, it is game legal, too, so fret not about being “disqualified” or robbed of your victory when you use the Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse.

As for the rest of its specifications, they are as follows :-

• 5000 DPI Laser Engine
• 1000 Hz polling with 1 millisecond response time
• Onboard memory to save your modifications
• 7 independently programmable buttons and macro support
• Adjustable weights
• Zero-acoustic ultra smooth Teflon feet
• Always-On mode
• On the fly sensitivity DPI adjustment (no driver needed)
• LED DPI Indicator
• Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity
• 7 foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
• Included customization software

Expect the Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse V2 to hit North America and select international retailers from next month onwards.

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Star Wars Darth Vader headphones

You know the Force is strong with this one – the£34.99 Star Wars Darth Vader headphones, where the Dark Lord of the Sith will most probably tell his subordinates, “I find your lack of bass disturbing.” This item is still in pre-order status though, so it will ship to you the moment it arrives in stock when February 2011 rolls around.

These officially licensed headphones will come with an adjustable strap that is touted to fit most (human) head sizes, and also accompanied by a 1.2 meter coiled cord that ought to get you out of any potential Imperial entanglements. Among the technical specifications include :-

• Driver Unit: 40mm Power Drivers
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
• Impedance: 32 ohm
• 1KHz Sensitivity: 115dB
• Max Input Power: 100mW
• Plug: 3.5 mm
• Coil Cord: 1.2m
• Premium replacement warranty: 1 year

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Latest concept: Double U USB– means you’ll always insert your USB the right side up

USB ports play a huge part in our everyday lives but one thing that always seems to catch us is the when we go to insert them. Even with a 50-50 chance of getting the USB connector the right way up, more than not mines always seem to be the wrong way around when fumbling to make a connection.

Designer Ma Yi Xuan hopes to put an end to the heartache and has designed the Double U USB that can go it to a port either way up.

The Double U USB has two contact layers which are both retractable and provides a connection which ever way around the USB connector is inserted, with the one side retracting back into the device and the other creating the data connection.

The design is still a concept at the moment but hopefully it wont take to long to find its way into production.

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Gallery: Sony NGP / PSP 2 – eyes only

I’m don’t sure about you, but I’m still getting used to the fact that it won’t be officially called the PSP anymore but instead the “Next generation portable”, aka NGP. As you can see in the gallery below, the NGP will be the first portable entertainment system to feature two analog sticks.

The new PSP NGP will boast both 3G and WiFi connectivity, a five-inch multi-touch OLED display and run on an ARM Cortex-A9 core CPU. The new portable playstation system also incorporates a unique multi-touch pad on the rear, together with a front touch display panel.

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iSkin ProTouch Classic Keyboard Protector for MacBook Air

Now the MacBook Air is certainly a thing of beauty, and if you are one who tends to sell off your old devices to fund in part the purchases of new gizmos, then keeping your current MacBook Air in tip top condition is definitely important. Enter the iSkin ProTouch Classic Keyboard Protector specially meant for said notebook.

It has been designed to overlay the keyboard, preventing those who work late into the night and love pizzas from dropping small particles of food in between the keyboard’s crevices, not to mention helping keep dust and other impurities out. Despite being so thin, the ProTouch is extremely durable, working without overheating or hampering use of the keyboard.

Not only that, it acts as a sound dampener caused by typing while preventing key wear from heavy use, ensuring your MacBook Air is in tip top reselling shape. Available in Arctic (Clear Frosted) initially, it will play nice with the 11″ MacBook Air, retailing for $24.99 a pop.

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Plantronics announces Calisto 800 Series

As most of you would know by now, driving around in your car while talking on the phone without a hands-free device of any sort is dangerous, not only to yourself but other road users as well. This is why there is such a thing known as a Bluetooth headset or a hands-free kit for your car, so stop being miserly and invest in one already. Of course, a hands-free kit isn’t only limited to in-vehicle use, but can also come in handy at home or in the office.

In case you’re short on ideas for a particular model, you can always look towards Plantronics and not go wrong. This manufacturer has been a pretty solid performer in the past, and their releases are full of quality as well. The latest would be the Calisto 800 Series, which is the first speakerphone in its unified communications product portfolio which will merge multi-device hands-free connectivity with intuitive visual call management.


Specially optimized for use with Microsoft Office Communicator and Lync, this series is meant for private and home office workers who depend on multiple communication devices in order for them to collaborate effectively. The Calisto 800 Series will comprise of the Calisto 825 that can manage calls between a PC and a cell phone, while a wireless microphone delivers unparalleled speakerphone audio quality and freedom of movement.

Not only will it simplify PC and cell phone call management courtesy of its intuitive visual display, it is also a snap to set up, taking less than 5 minutes to do so before you can switch between mobile and PC calls, dial, and mute across devices at the touch of a button.

The more professional among you can even walk around freely (within reasonable range, of course) and carry out your conversation without worrying about dropped calls or the ilk. If privacy is desired, you can always settle for a wireless lapel microphone or connect a Bluetooth or corded headset to the speakerphone.

Your ears should be able to tell the difference in audio quality, as they revel in premium sound with echo and advanced noise cancellation technology helping you obtain the best.

The Calisto 825 will retail for $259.95, while the Calisto 820 and Calisto 830 will retail for $179.95 and $199.95, respectively.

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iKit rolls out AutoCharge + USB

iKit is definitely a name that you should be familiar with when it comes to Apple accessories, and this manufacturer is now back with another innovative offering – the AutoCharge + USB. What makes the AutoCharge + USB so special? Well, it is actually a high-performance 2.1 AMP USB port that delivers a simple and rapid charge to your iPad, iPhone, iPod and USB devices whenever you are on-the-go.

Yes sir, this means you no longer need to be confined to your home and wait for the mentioned devices to juice up, as the AutoCharge + USB will play nice with standard 12v accessory outlets. It will be accompanied by a charge sync USB cable that delivers the utmost in convenience and functionality.

Apart from that, you will find that the rubberized coated finish is a nice touch since it delivers a durable grip and a slick appearance, making your car look good even though the jalopy has been handed down from your dad. Too bad the color choices are scarces with just black or white to choose from. Fancy parting with $24.95 for the AutoCharge + USB?

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AA USB Flash Drive Battery

We’ve seen batteries that can be recharged over USB but the AA USB takes this concept a step further adding a 4GB flash drive to the battery so that you can keep your data with you and power your battery eating gadgets.

The AA USB is the size of a standard AA battery with a built in 4GB flash drive that pops out of the “-” end of the battery for data transfer and charging.

Unfortunately right now the gadget is just a concept so you can’t buy one, but if you like the idea you can take a closer look over at Yanko Design.

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Jawbone ERA Bluetooth headset

You know what the big deal about using your cell phone while driving – it not only endangers your life, but that of other road users as well. Hence, in many countries, it is against the law to do so, making hands-free kits a must. Some people prefer to opt for a wired solution, while others look towards Bluetooth connectivity being their savior.

Jawbone has brought their expertise to the world of wireless communications with the Jawbone ERA Bluetooth headset, which is also the latest in their collection. The Jawbone ERA Bluetooth headset is touted to deliver the highest quality HD audio experience on-the-go, boasting unprecedented intelligence courtesy of motion technology and a robust computing platform which will work in tandem to deliver richer applications.

Jawbone CEO and founder Hosain Rahman claims that they have “perfected a complete in-bound and out-bound audio experience that is so rich it is almost addictive – whether you are listening to your favorite song or a phone call.” Of course, apart from HD (High Definition) audio, the use of integrated sensors and intelligence will also pave open the road for new ways to interact with the device and apps via natural, intuitive motion control, and this alone is hoped to change the way we use headsets.

Thanks to a 25% larger wideband speaker, expect High Definition audio to be the norm even while you converse over the phone, listen to music, watch movies and play games. Jawbone will also be relying on their legacy of noise-cancelling expertise by including the newest version of military-grade NoiseAssassin 3.0 technology with the Jawbone ERA Bluetooth headset. Being able to detect your surroundings, it will then go ahead and adjust the inbound volume and intelligibility, regardless of whether you are in a restaurant, ball game or traffic, so that your ears will be able to enjoy the clearest, richest sound, automatically without any user intervention.

Not only that, the Jawbone ERA Bluetooth headset is also hailed to be the first headset with a built-in accelerometer and MotionX, being one of the more accurate motion sensing technology on the market thanks to their partnership with Fullpower-MotionX, the leaders in motion technology. Jawbone ERA is capable of detecting your natural movements when you interact with it right out of the box. Available for $129 a pop, it will come in Shadowbox, Smokescreen, Midnight and Silver Lining designs.

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USB External Drive – Freecom Offers World’s Slimmest Portable HDD

Hard Drives are just getting tinier and tinier and Freecom seems to be leading the pack on this miniaturization craze. Their latest offering, the Mobile Drive Mg, is only 10mm thick! That’s thin enough to forget it’s even in your pocket. But can something so small be worth the price?

Thin apparently doesn’t mean small anymore because the Mobile Drive Mg is available in two storage sizes starting at 320GB and going all the way up to 750GB. That’s pretty impressive in such a small package but how breakable is this thing? You don’t have to worry (unless you sit on it) to protect the delicates inside, the case is manufactured from magnesium.

With regard to output ports, you’ve got USB 3.0 capabilities with data transfer rates of up to 130MB per second. There’s also optional support for FireWire 800 in case your machine isn’t on the USB 3.0 bandwagon just yet.

So, where do you get your hands on one of these? Through Apple Premium Resellers only. It’s an on hiccup of the kind you don’t see too often in the retail world but there you have it.

Pricing is actually pretty respectable for the world’s thinnest hard drive. The 320GB model is retailing for just $70 while the 750GB will run you $110. There’s also a spiffy tricked out version of the 750GB that supports both USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 but you’re going to have to drop an additional 10 bucks for that one.

Hit up the Freecom website for all the specifications.

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Samsung WiFi Enabled Refrigerator

We’ve seen treadmills with Android tablets built-in and portable Blu-Ray players designed for your cars but does technology really need to invade every aspect of modern life? Apparently Samsung thinks so. The company that’s famous (or infamous) for its cell phones is launching a new WiFi enabled refrigerator—yes, the kitchen fridge now gets the Internet—just in case your weren’t plugged in enough.

The new RF4289 features an 8 inch LCD touchscreen that lets users use apps like Pandora Internet radio, Twitter, and even Epicurious to enhance their kitchen experience. You can also download recipes right to the fridge and even leave notes for friends and family so you don’t have to worry about cluttering up your stainless steel unit with horribly adorable magnets and post-its.

As of yet, there’s no word on any sort of controls or food-related wizardry on the little screen (other than the recipes of course) but this machine is in production right now and scheduled to land in Canada sometime this spring.

Pricing is still up in the air though, but it sure does put those refers with the TV in the door to shame. Though I can foresee a future of greasy fingerprints all over that LCD.

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