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March 31, 2006

Zombie Hand Holds Leash, Flips Bird for You

Filed under: Zombies — Gizmodo @ 11:55 pm

zombie_hand.jpgIf you get lonely walking that dog by yourself, why not get a genuine Zombie Hand to hold, keeping you company while you're out for a stroll? The hand has been carefully butchered from the decaying body of a vintage zombie in Haiti, and sanitized for your protection. Let the Zombie Hand do the work for you, holding onto the leash, gesturing approvingly to your pet, or even slowly and ominously flipping the bird to that annoying neighbor.

You don't have to worry about angry reprisals—tell them to talk to the hand, as it cracks open their sternum like gravy-filled pinata.

Correas de perros para dueños solitarios [valebestia]

 
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Chomp! MDS Silver Bullet Rock Bucket

Filed under: Zombies — Gizmodo @ 11:02 pm

silverbulrockbuck.jpgAny large-wheeled vehicle is going to be useful in these last days, but you can take total advantage of your hot-wired tractor or bulldozer by adding on this MDS Silver Bullet Rock Bucket. Don't just press the fields of swaying, fetid unhumanity off to one side—masticate their bloated bodies, using the Silver Bullet's optional grapple fork to burst through the crackling ribs holding back geysers of vaporized gore.

Remember, the zombie you render headless today won't be pawing feebly at your barricades tomorrow.

Available at farm stores supply stores or in bulk at MDS's headquarters at 1301 South SD Hwy. 37, Parkston, South Dakota.

Product Page [MDSMFG]

 
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Essentials: Snowpeak Titanium Spork

Filed under: Zombies — Gizmodo @ 11:01 pm

tadtitspork.jpgNow that the zombie apocalypse is upon us, durability counts. The fuel-efficient hybrid that once seemed so green-friendly now seems like a poor substitute to an SUV with a snow plow attached as you try to crash your way through freeways pulsating with the rotting dead. And you've only got to see the flabby belly of a friend torn apart like lumps of play dough to start wishing you'd spent more time on your abs. What with the imminent global collapse of industry and all, you've really got to make your next few purchases count.

Luckily, Snowpeak is selling a titanium spork, perfect for the on-the-go survivor. Featuring three unbreakable teeth and a sturdy handle, it is perfect for both eating beans out of a rusty tin can or gouging into a zombie's eye. Also, check out the sleek design that features both a concavity and a convexity—use one side of the spoon for rainwater soup while using the other to send morse code flashes of light to other survivors! This spork will never rust or break, making it the perfect accessory to a nightmarish, post-apocalyptic life!

And even if you happen to fall prey to the foaming jaws of former loved ones, this spork will still prove a good investment: it is perfect not only for cracking open the thick skull of your victims, but also to scoop out the delicious goo inside! An absolute steal at $8.89. (Pro Tip: Just steal it.)

Catalog Page [TadGear]

 
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Neptunic Bite-Proof Sharksuits

Filed under: Zombies — Gizmodo @ 11:01 pm

neptunic.jpgEven though most of the world has already fallen pray to the horrific events of Z-Day, some are using their pre-apocalyptic skill set to survive—and even thrive—in this new hell on earth. Jeremiah Sullivan has found unrivaled demand for his Neptunic full-body anti-bite sharksuits that not only keep the wearer free from the piercing fangs of their reanimated loved ones, but also keep the majority of purported ‘infection’ away from the skin. (Gizombo does not necessarily endorse the ‘blood-of-the-damned-borne’ theory, but still.)

Unfortunately for consumers (or the consumed), Sullivan’s Neptunic suits were previous built-to-order. Here’s hoping they’ll ramp up production as soon as possible, because we’d love to be able to wear a Neptunic while fighting our way to the corner pharmacy for more ‘medicine.’ Or perhaps a pink model suitable (ha ha!) for this year’s previous home to drool-covered shamblers, the prom.

Product Page [Neptunic]

 
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Crowd Control: Stihl HT 100 Pole Pruner

Filed under: Zombies — Gizmodo @ 11:01 pm

ht100PolePruner.jpgWhile it’s too late to assemble a proper bug-out bag, we hope for the sake of your easily-pierced flesh that you’ve already bugged–you’re still going to need to grab a few supplies if you want to survive this god-forsaken apocalypse. And what’s the easiest way to get what you need? Cutting right to it.

Some would suggest the ubiquitous chainsaw—we like the Stihl MS460 Rescue Saw with handy gore-proof muffler shield—and those are certainly going to be easier to find. But if fortune smiles, liberate yourself the Stihl HT 100 Pole Pruner. Its nearly six-foot reach keeps the gnashing teeth of the walking dead away from your person, a welcome trade-off for its relatively short blade length. (And we prefer the HT 100 over the HT 101, as the 101’s telescoping pole makes it less structurally suitable for bludgeoning.)

Readers in Virginia Beach may find it useful to head towards the almost-certainly-zombie-free Stihl plant at 536 Viking Drive.

Product Page [StihlUSA.com]

 
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Gizmodo Today

Filed under: Announcements — Gizmodo @ 10:59 pm

News
Intel Edu-Wise: Cheap Laptops For All
Trans Am Onesie
April Fool's Comment Dump
We Heart Apple, Bose, and Dell
MPGlass 230M: Movie Glasses for the Masses
More Mac Modding Madness: An iMac MAME Cabinet
Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 360 LS
Bellwave A308: It's What's Inside That Counts
Aquacraft V24
Kodak Receives FCC Approval for Bluetooth Digital Camera
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Chinese Surge Protector is Teh SUX0R
Hello Kitty Ear Cleaners
Kaala Sports Evolution: Golf Bag of the Future
FlexiSpy Spies on Kids, Lovers, Builds Love and Trust
Inspired Case Mod of a Woman's Torso
Split-Design PS2 Controller
First HD DVD Player Shipping: Toshiba HD-XA1 Available in Japan Only
Target Carbon Fibre Razor
Soccer Ball Beer Cooler


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Today in Engadget Mobile: March 31, 2006

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19-inch AJP M590K-H SLI-enabled laptop reviewed

Filed under: Uncategorized — Evan Blass @ 3:30 pm

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Having suffered through The Godfather: The Game on the lowest performance settings at 1,024 x 768 for the last week on a six-month old desktop, we can certainly see the appeal of a 19-inch laptop sporting two nVidia GeForce GO 7800 GTX video cards in SLI-configuration, but according to Trusted Reviews, the AJP M590K-H is not the one for us. Basically the same machine as a trio of other notebooks we covered previously -- the Rock Xtreme XL, Evesham Quest A630, and CompAmerica Tigershark TX-5900 (all four share the same Clevo-supplied chassis) --the AJP model gets low marks in a number of areas, which doesn't bode well for its siblings. Most problematic, according to TR, were the low benchmark scores the M590K-H turned in with both graphics cards turned on -- in some cases, performance was actually worse than just running a single card. Along with the weight (a backache-inducing 14.5-pounds), crappy sound (even with headphones), relatively-low resolution (only WSXGA ), and steep price (over $4,000), the unacceptable SLI implementation makes us think we'll go with the reviewer's advice and hold off until the 7900 GT card goes mobile, or at least wait around to see what Dellienware has to offer.
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Intel Edu-Wise: Cheap Laptops For All

Filed under: Laptops — Gizmodo @ 3:14 pm

 - GizmodoHot on the tail of the $100 laptop, Intel is looking to get itself a piece of hot third-world action by creating the Edu-Wise, a $400 laptop for developing nations. The original article was in Portuguese, but Google was able to tell us this about the project:

"It, however, said that the project of the Intel has all the functionalities of a common computer, being able to twirl an operational system complete, as the Windows, without the necessity of a simplified version."

We've never had a problem with twirling anything, but this might take the cake. Look for the $400 laptop in more developed developing nations like Brazil, India, and China.

Intel wants in on the bargain-basement laptop market [ArsTechnica]

 
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Trans Am Onesie

Filed under: Gadgets — Gizmodo @ 2:35 pm

 - GizmodoAs the proud owner of a baby boy, I've come to find that baby clothes are BO-RING! Enter this wonderful Trans Am inspired onesie. What does this say about my baby? That he drinks beer, wears a mullet, and loves the throaty roar of extinct muscle cars.

Product Page [MotorBrandUSA via DaddyTypes]

 
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Bob Ross Video Game: The One True Cure?

Filed under: Software — Gizmodo @ 2:33 pm

 - GizmodoZombie Killer David sent us this excellent potential Zombie Destroyer—the Bob Ross Video Game. A happy little cloud here? A happy little hill there? Enough to melt the heart of even the nastiest former Vice President cum Zombie Overlord! Also, happy birthday, Andrew. You know who you are.

Press Release [Bob Ross]

 
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April Fool’s Comment Dump

Filed under: Announcements — Gizmodo @ 2:31 pm

fools_card2.JPGIn an effort to stem the already rising tide of emails and IMs involving April Fool's pranks, we hereby ordain that this post shall be the April Fool's comment dump where you, dear readers, will post anything and everything re: April Fool's you find. Don't have a comments invite? Email tips@gizmodo.com with "COMMENT ME, FOOL" and we'll see you're sorted out post-haste. Please allow 2 to 3 days for comment delivery.

 
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LG sues Samsung for slander

Filed under: Samsung, dvr, lawsuit, lg, suit, tv — Ryan Block @ 2:21 pm

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There's nothing we like more than a heavyweight grudge-match between two old, bitter rivals like Samsung and LG. While we might prefer Kun - Hee Lee (left) and S.S. Kim (right) throwing down street style, we still stood up and took note of LG's suit against Sammy over false and defamatory claims that their DVR TV required a cooling fan for its hard drive (when it apparently did not) and that it had a measly 20,000 lifespan when LG claims it would operate for at "at least 50,000 hours." Yeah, it's at best pretty unprofessional to even publicly discuss your competition like that -- especially when buyers are making choices for the World Cup -- but we'll let the judge sort it out while we lean back in our courtroom box seat just in case these two Korean heavyweight champions decide to settle this in the squared circle.

[Via The Reg]
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We Heart Apple, Bose, and Dell

Filed under: PCs — Gizmodo @ 2:13 pm

 - GizmodoForrester Research has discovered that the top three “trustworthy” electronics manufacturers were Apple, Bose, and Dell. Microsoft scored lowest in both perceived growth and trustiness while Sony is floating somewhere in the middle.

Remember—this is not about “quality” per se, but the trust a consumer feels when purchasing a product. To see Bose hanging out way up in the corner is madness, though.

Apple, Bose, Dell tops in consumer electronics brand trust [ArsTechnica]

 
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FCC Fridays

Filed under: Uncategorized — Ryan Block @ 1:53 pm

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We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the
latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol’ Federal Communications Commission’s site. Since we couldn’t
possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we figured we’d might as well start hooking you guys up
with the raw info instead of letting all those interesting filings go to waste. Enjoy!
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BenQ Siemens AL21 - href="http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=681563&fcc_id=">Read />iCare I3300 GSM - href="https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=957917&fcc_id=%27T3K-ICARE-I3300-A%27">Read,
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Samsung SGH-E370 - href="https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=131868&fcc_id=%27A3LSGHE370%27">Read,
via phonearena
Nokia 2127i - href="http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=331192&fcc_id=">Read />Samsung X650 - href="http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=804676&fcc_id=">Read />Pantech PG-3810 - href="http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=938270&fcc_id=">Read />Samsung SGH-E370 - href="http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=337925&fcc_id=">Read />
Peripherals
TomTom GO remote - href="http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=278468&fcc_id=">Read />LG HBM-500 - href="http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=714824&fcc_id=">Read />Jabra BT500v - href="http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=218534&fcc_id=">Read />i.Tech Clip M Bluetooth headset - href="http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=184341&fcc_id=">Read

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MPGlass 230M: Movie Glasses for the Masses

Filed under: Gadgets — Gizmodo @ 1:37 pm

mpglass.jpgSome may argue that nothing compares to sitting in a movie theater and watching the latest Hollywood action film on the big screen. For those of you who prefer, however, not to be in the presence of loud-mouthed hooligans blabbing on cell phones, sticky floors, and high snack prices, nothing compares to watching a film in the comfort of your own home. To add a little spice to your theater, check out the MPGlass 230M. It’s a pair of glasses that plugs into a DVD player, VCR, or game console and fools your eyes and brain into thinking that you’re looking at a 30-inch screen from two meters (6.5 feet in real measurements) away. Stereo sound envelops your very being via the supplied headphones. It’ll set you back about $523 (or £300 if you’re in the UK, from where the glasses originate).

 
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Music Thing: Little Phatty

Filed under: Uncategorized — Ryan Block @ 12:47 pm

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Each week Tom Whitwell of Music Thing highlights the best of the new music gear that's coming out, as well as noteworthy vintage equipment. This week he's got a special second Music Thing in commemoration of Moog's new Little Phatty:
The new Moog synthesizer has been the worst kept secret in music geek land since before Christmas. But it's finally launched at the huge MusikMesse trade show in Germany. $1475 gets you an analog monophonic synth with MIDI and program storage. It's called Little Phatty, a name so awful that analog die hards have been calling for a boycott of all Moog gear until it's changed to something more sensible. On the surface, there's nothing new here. The technology is all at least 25 years old, and most of it is pushing 40 -- but synths are about interface design, and the balance between mass-production and hand-made electronics. Moog builds their synths by hand in North Carolina, so even a $1475 synth like this is built with huge compromises to hit a price point. Every knob adds a bunch of complicated circuitry, so Moog have been clever. Push a cute-looking blue-glowing rubber button to choose the parameter, then tweak the retro-styled knob surrounded by a ring of LEDs to give visual feedback on what's happening. Yes, you can get 95% of the same sound from a free plugin running on a cheap PC. But it's just not the same thing. The question is, how many people can Moog find to pay $1475 for something special -- but not quite as special as their $3,000 Moog Voyager?

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More Mac Modding Madness: An iMac MAME Cabinet

Filed under: Gadgets — Gizmodo @ 12:38 pm

imacmame.jpgMore exciting news from the Mac modding front. This time, we have a MAME cabinet based on a flat panel iMac. The arcade emulation system's cabinet is of the cocktail variety, that is, you use it while you're sitting down. Made out of wood, the cabinet uses speakers that look to have been donated by a museum (read: they're ancient looking). Of course, no MAME system would be complete without a joystick and arcade-like buttons for players one and two, which this Mac mod has in too-cool-for-the-room black. Load up your favorite ROM, insert coin, and blast aliens away in true "think different" style.

ProtoMAME #5 via TechEBlog

 
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HTC Prophet unlocker available, for a price

Filed under: Uncategorized — Paul Miller @ 12:20 pm

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If you've got a spare £20 lying around, and an HTC Prophet of course, you can now get your very own unlocker key and enjoy the freedom of carrier interoperability. The instructions are fairly clear and this seems to be about as "legit" as these services come, just don't expect to be filing any complaints with the Better Business Bureau if it doesn't work out.

[Via MS Mobile News]
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Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 360 LS

Filed under: Gadgets — Gizmodo @ 12:13 pm

 - GizmodoIt's Basel time in Switzerland where all the big watch wanks get together and rub each other's rose gold cases. Luckily, there are still some cool designs in the mix.

Take the Calibre 360, for example. This concept watch shows 1/10th, 10/100th, and 1/1000th of a second readouts on the same face. The amazing thing? This beast is entirely mechanical. It's only a concept right now, and not in full production, but that kind of precision is pretty hot.

Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 360 LS Concept Watch at BaselWorld 2006 [WristDreams]

 
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Bellwave A308: It’s What’s Inside That Counts

Filed under: Cellphones — Gizmodo @ 11:48 am

bellwave.jpgIf the Bellwave A308 can escape lawsuits from Motorola, it might have a chance at success in China and Taiwan. There's certainly nothing special about the outside of this Bluetooth-equipped cameraphone, but take a look inside and you'll see that the company has directly ripped off the design of Motorola's RAZR. Besides that complete lack of creativity, it's a pretty good GSM phone, though, with a 2-megapixel camera, MP3 playback and a MiniSD slot.

Bellwave A308 yawn-worthy outside, Moto inside [MobileMag]

 
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Samsung Q1 UMPC available for pre-order for $1,400

Filed under: Uncategorized — Marc Perton @ 11:48 am

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If you thought UMPCs -- which early rumors said could go for as little as $500 -- were going to be bargains, think again. The first model to get an official price, the TabletKiosk eo, is expected to sell for about $900. And, now we get word that Samsung's Q1 can be pre-ordered from eXpansys for a mere £799.95 (about $1,400). While it's not unusual for specialty resellers such as eXpansys to charge a markup over retail (and the price before VAT is somewhat cheaper -- £680, or about $1,180), the price makes the Q1 more expensive than many laptops, and not all that much cheaper than some full-featured tablet PCs. US pricing, once announced, will almost certainly be lower -- if not at retail, then on eBay, where these will end up if they're priced too high for the market to bear.

[Via Stuff]
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Dell W3706MC

Filed under: Flat-panel and Plasma TVs — CNET Reviews - Most Recent Reviews @ 11:02 am
Despite its relatively light blacks, the Dell W3706MC has a decent picture, and its jack pack and versatile speakers sweeten the deal.

Sony’s compact DSC-W50 Cyber-shot reviewed

Filed under: Uncategorized — Paul Miller @ 11:00 am

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The Cyber-shot DSC-W50 is a decently priced 6 megapixel shooter from Sony with claims to higher light sensitivity and not a lot else to brag about, at least on paper. DCRP has put the camera through its paces, and they find it a fine camera for most situations, though it does suffer under odd lighting conditions, and lacks manual control. Of course, at $241 it would be rather to surprising to find much in the way of manual settings. The camera was quick to start up and snap pics in most situations, though focus speeds aren't so hot in low light and telephoto situations. As for the promised light sensitivity, the camera does perform at up to a 1000 ISO setting, but color saturation drops and noise shoots up at 800 ISO, so you probably won't find much luck with those settings. Overall the W50 seems highly recommended if you can steer clear of the night life, and if the Sony name holds much weight with you it's hard to beat the price.

[Via Digital Cameras Blog]
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