Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - Page 2
Software

Studio Raises Price Of iPhone App To $US40 To Shut Whiners Up

Schiau Studios got annoyed at users complaining about paying $US3 for a game. To teach all the whiners a lesson, they raised the price of their game. To $US40.


Gaming

Super Rare Sony SNES CD-ROM Controller On eBay Again, Still Looks Uncomfortable

If you’re in the market for an extremely rare piece of gaming history, that crazy joint Sony-Nintendo prototype controller has hit eBay once again. It probably costs a boatload, but its owner would be the top nerd on his block.


Computing

HP TouchSmart 600 Review: Multitouch Multimedia Mogul

The HP Touchsmart 600 is sort of like a girl I “dated” in fourth grade. I can’t say I loved her, but I can say that I really, really liked her a lot. But the Touchsmart never wore braces.


Computing

HP Goes Multitouch Crazy With TouchSmart All-In-Ones And Tx2 Updates

HP was ahead of the touch game even before Windows 7′s finger friendliness, so it makes sense that the crazy computer maker decided to take after fluffy bunnies and breed touch PCs, including its new TouchSmart all-in-ones and Tx2 laptop.


Computing

Compaq Presario CQ61 Isn’t A Netbook, It Is A Full On Laptop For $US400

Sometimes I forget that for less than $US399 you can still snatch up a pretty decent full size laptop or desktop. Thank you, Compaq for reminding me of this with the 15.6-inch CQ61 notebook and Presario 40101f.


Computing

HP LD4200tm 42-Inch Touch Display Hands-On: Meant For Retail Stores, Still Finger Fun

HP is smoking a big touch pipe, and its 42-inch finger friendly LCD is the ultimate rip. Unlike the TouchSmart, it is meant for use as digital signage in a store or for presentations. It’s still really fun to touch.


Turn On Lamp Is Brought To You By The Letter “Q”

Inspired by the universal symbol for power (or the letter “Q” as it were), designer Marco Lana’s rechargeable Turn On lamp can be switched on or off depending on its orientation.


Your Choice: A Universal Media Tablet Or An E-Ink Reader?

E-ink readers are great for book replication, but can’t play back video. A tablet like Microsoft’s Courier or the Apple Tablet may not handle books as well, but can do it all. Which is for you?


Now This Is How The iPhone Should Handle Multitasking


Software

Inflatable Photobooth May Just Be As Fun As A Inflatable Moonwalk

I can’t take a good picture of myself and a friend for the life of me, which is why I love this inflatable photobooth. Inside the travelling, blow up booth is a 11-megapixel camera.