by Ryan Block, posted Aug 16th 2008 at 5:28AM
Our Deutsche is a little rusty, but Spiegel’s got a hard-hitting, um, sounding story on Segway safety — specifically regarding what happens when one hits a stationary object or falls off of one while riding it at full speed. Hey Spiegel, why don’t you try the same test with one of those bicycle contraptions we hear Europeans are so in love with? (Read the full post about ‘Segway hits car at full speed, results unsurprisingly painful looking’…)

Lenovo has just announced an update to their X300, which is appropriately named the ThinkPad X301 and it comes with some welcomed improvements. Now included will be a few more, larger options for SSD-based storage, with a possible upgrade to either 64 or 128GB. In addition the X300 will also be powered by an Intel Centrino 2 processor, as well as have support for DDR3 RAM and DisplayPort. Lenovo has also added an option to have built-in support for UWB and 3G broadband (with GPS), these will be tied to the AT&T network. Other specs of the X301 include either a 1.2GHz U9300 and 1.4GHz U9400 processor and a 13.3-inch backlit display. (Read the full post about ‘Lenovo unveils the 128GB SSD equipped ThinkPad X301′…)

Lenovo has just announced an update to their X300, which is appropriately named the ThinkPad X301 and it comes with some welcomed improvements. Now included will be a few more, larger options for SSD-based storage, with a possible upgrade to either 64 or 128GB. In addition the X300 will also be powered by an Intel Centrino 2 processor, as well as have support for DDR3 RAM and DisplayPort. Lenovo has also added an option to have built-in support for UWB and 3G broadband (with GPS), these will be tied to the AT&T network. Other specs of the X301 include either a 1.2GHz U9300 and 1.4GHz U9400 processor and a 13.3-inch backlit display. (Read the full post about ‘Lenovo unveils the 128GB SSD equipped ThinkPad X301′…)

Currently available in some Asia country, the new Lenovo P990 features a 3-inch display at 240×320 resolution, utilizes a 3 core CPU, 2 megapixel camera, microSD cards slot for memory expanding, and runs on Quad-band GSM 900 / 1800 networks. As an additional features include SiRF Star III GPS receiver and a powerful 1450mAh battery. [ Source ] Tags: technology, audio, mobile phone, Ogg (Read the full post about ‘Lenovo P990 GPS Phone’…)

Made with memory foam to conform to your individual needs, this Memory Foam Neck Pillow provides a comfortable place to rest while listening to your own favorite music. It features an integrated speakers located right beside your ears, helping keep sound around your area and not elsewhere. Just simply Plug it to your ipod or your computer and enjoy the music! [ Source ] Tags: AAC, gear, mobile devices, MP3 (Read the full post about ‘Memory Foam Neck Pillow With Built-in Speakers’…)

The 18.5-inch BenQ G900HD PC display is available now, where you will get the following features and functionality :- * resolution of 1366 x 768 dpi * contrast ratio of 10000:1 * brightness of 300 cd/m2 * 5ms response time * superb 176/60-degree viewing angle * DVI-D and D-Sub input terminal * BenQ’s Senseye + Photo Technology [ Source ] Tags: wi-fi, gps, mobiles, home theater (Read the full post about ‘BenQ G900HD LCD Monitor’…)

When Lenovo’s oh-so-nimble IdeaPad U110 crashed onto the scene in January, intrigue was high. After all, it came packing a lightweight frame, a couple of longevous batteries, a respectable price tag and a decent list of specifications. After spending some quality time with the ultraportable, we came away less than enthused, but that’s not the point here — we’re asking you, dear readers, to toss in your own two pennies and let us know how you would’ve done things differently on this here machine. Would you have stripped off a coat or two of that gloss? Shoved in a more potent processor? Pre-installed just a bit less bloatware? Wrack your brain and let us know, alright? (Read the full post about ‘How would you change Lenovo’s IdeaPad U110?’…)

by Ryan Block, posted Aug 15th 2008 at 10:57PM Of course, it all seems so obvious now! How did we not interpret El Jobso’s true meaning of the iPhone kill-switch — it actually kills you. We have noted iphone expert Stephen Colbert to thank not just for this brilliant deduction, but also for sticking up for the lot of us and giving the iPhone 3G a cold staredown — but not before declaring, “I knew I should have gotten a Zune! They can’t kill me… or do anything else.” Zing! (Read the full post about ‘Colbert’s top threat of the week: killer iPhones. Solution: buy a Zune.’…)

by Joshua Topolsky, posted Aug 15th 2008 at 8:38PM Sure, this video feels like it might veer into creepy snuff-film territory right at the beginning, but luckily it just reveals a fairly sweet looking iPhone mod. Apparently some Russian iPhone fans have replaced the regular, boring Apple logo on the back of an original iphone with an eye-piercing, glowing version. There’s not a lot of detail on how this is done — and the video is in Russian — but the source link claims it’s just a matter of, “removing the aluminum ‘fruits’ and inserting the glowing ones.” We’ll see about that. Eerie video included after the break.[Via Hack a Day] Read PermalinkEmail this56 CommentsFiled under: cellphonesTags: lcd, plasma, home cinema, gps (Read the full post about ‘iPhone mod turns the Apple logo into a mini-flashlight’…)

by Ryan Block, posted Aug 16th 2008 at 3:29AM We’re not going to get back into the Xbox 360 + Blu-ray debate, but Sony’s HD format is clearly on Microsoft’s collective mind, as it’s begun prepping a new Windows add-on dubbed Feature Pack for Storage. (Read the full post about ‘Microsoft prepping Feature Pack for Storage with Blu-ray for XP and Vista’…)