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Call me strange (hey, it wouldn’t be the first time - or even the hundredth) but when I shop online, I usually have a specific something in mind. A book, some pants, that episode of The Hills I missed on cable, you know, something I want.

But some people, they just like to shop. And apparently, they don’t care what they actually end up with: as long as they’ve spent money, they’re happy. The Something Store is the perfect site for these people - or anyone with an affinity for playing the odds.

You send the Something Store $10, and they will send you… something. Something non-returnable, at that. It could be something posh and exciting, it could be something you’ll never use. You might like it, you might hate it, but at least you’ll have got rid of some of that pesky cash burning a hole in your pocket.

Via Shiny Shiny.

by Donald Melanson, posted May 26th 2008 at 2:09PMWe’d already heard that Intel planned to trot out some dual-core Atom processors sooner or later, and the Fudzilla website has now turned up a few more details on ‘em courtesy of a supposedly legitimate leak. According to it, the first dual-core processor will be dubbed the Atom 330, and will clock in at the same 1.6GHz as the current single-core Atom 230 (no word on that 1.87GHz version we heard about previously). What’s more, the processor will supposedly pack 1MB cache memory (twice the amount of the current single-core processor), and boast a TDP rating of just 8W, which is a good deal more than the 2W rating the current Atom 230 has, but still far less than any of Intel’s other low-voltage processors. Still no word on a price for it, unfortunately, but it’s said to be on track for a release sometime in the third quarter of this year.

[Via Electronista]

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We have a hard enough time keeping an eye on our own car and house keys, let alone our miscellaneous storage gadgets. We could leave our USB drives sitting in a public library computer, waiting for anyone to come snatch our data and still be none the wiser.

Apacer previously had released their biometric fingerprint reading USB Drive in the 4GB variety, but they’ve recently updated their flavor to have a capacity of 8GB. Double the amount of storage of the previous model. All the more reason to have the added security of biometrics.

Just in case you’re one of those people who happen to leave their doodads and thingamabobs lying around, doesn’t mean you have to be left vulnerable. The 8GB Apacer drive protects your data with both advanced fingerprint reading technology and the ability to encrypt and decrypt your files.

The rubber coated metal coating allows for a good grip on the device so you don’t drop it in some random parking lot, and it even offers a public and private partition for the files you wouldn’t mind being found. Grab your own from USB Geek for $75.

Product Page via GeekAlerts

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UrbanOutfitters.com knows that your appetite for food-shaped USB drives is absolutely insatiable.

Don’t believe me? Then check out their 1GB pizza flash drive. What reason other than capitalizing on your foodie-drive hunger would the company have for charging $50 for portable storage that can often be had for less than $10?

Via geeksugar.

The Sony Bravia V4000 series is Sony’s new V series, which builds on the impressive V3000 series. The Sony V4000’s look very impressive with a sleek and stylish design, and is packed with all the latest features. All of the key elements and more are found in the V4000 models to get the very best in HD quality, such as a full HD 1080p LCD screen with dynamic backlighting, and the new Bravia Engine 2 technology which provides rich and vivid images.

According to the Bravia Release Schedule the larger Sony V4000 models will be available first in July 08, as the 40-inch Sony KDL-40V4000, 46-inch KDL-46V4000, and largest 52-inch Sony KDL-52V4000. The smaller sized Bravia V4000 models will launch in September in 26, 32, and 37-inch sizes.

A very high dynamic contrast ratio of 33,000:1, 1080p, 24p and Bravia Engine 2 provide the V4000 with amazing specifications producing equality as impressive results. 24p True Cinema mode displays blu-ray movies at the correct recorded frame rate for the very best viewing and eliminates the tradition problems. An integrated DVB-C/DVB-T tuner is featured along with three HDMI 1.3 inputs provide great flexibility and future proof the sets. Sony press post

Sony Bravia V4000 Models.

• Sony KDL-40V4000 | 40-inch, July
• Sony KDL-46V4000 | 46-inch, July
• Sony KDL-52V4000 | 52-inch, July
• Sony KDL-37V4000 | 37-inch, September
• Sony KDL-32V4000 | 32-inch, September
• Sony KDL-26V4000 | 26-inch, September

It’s a well-known fact that many laptops heat up considerably when in use for any long period. This of course has spawned hundreds of devices meant to cool off your notebook using any combination of heatsinks and pads. This Log Pillow takes a different approach to the situation.

Rather than trying to directly cool off the parts of the laptop that would be resting on your legs, this Log Pillow raises it up away from your legs to keep them cool. The “logs” are soft and cushy which not only keep you comfortable, but allow for better air circulation to the underside of the notebook. The front one even acts as a nice wrist rest for additional comfort.

What’s more is the “logs” are actually filled with buckwheat hulls and are crafted from hemp, which will appeal to your inner hippie. Unfortunately the $160 price tag will likely sway you towards finding a different cooling option.

Source: Dvice

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Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 users, listen up. Mozilla has stated that RC1 contains ten “high-priority” bugs, which have been marked as “critical.” Released almost two weeks ago, RC1 was thought by the developers as a possible final product, but now that these flaws are coming to light, the company is debating whether to release Firefox 3 Final with the updates or ship out another release candidate for further testing from the community.

“We are making a go/no go decision early next week, as we are still collecting feedback.”

Some of the bugs include certain websites crashing the browser, Ubuntu 8.04 breaking “3.0pre’s addons,” the spell checker once disabled is not able to be re-enabled again, and drag and drop bookmarks not being usable. These bugs could also be fixed, if RC1 is the final release, in 3.0.1 (which would essentially be RC2). The bugs are currently undergoing testing and by May 27, we’ll have word if RC1 is in fact the final release or if RC2 will be compiled and released to the public for another round of testing.

Read [PC World]

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This is one of the coolest inventions for those who play golf. This little gizmo is the newest gold caddy available. The technology is not new, but the ability to commercialize the product is a first. What’s so great about it is that it will follow you wherever you go with out having to use a remote. You simply use a transmitter that attaches to your body.

The shadow caddy carries your golf clubs behind you and even has a park mode so it will not follow you onto the green. This is great for any golfer who wants to enjoy the walk as well as the game itself. There is no better gift for the avid golfer. No more wasted money on a regular caddy who can not keep up anyway.

via Gizmag

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It was only a couple of months ago when we said that Samsung was planning to roll out a new 256GB SSD by 2009. And look what we have here right now, Samsung just announced its new ultra-fast 256GB SSD. Yes, folks Samsung was really dead serious in upgrading its previously released 128GB model with this new higher capacity flashSSD.

The 256GB flashSSD doubles the reading speed of the 128mpbs model with its own 200mpbs sequential data reading speed. Even better is its writing speed which now runs at 160MB per second as compared to the 70mbps writing speed of the previous model. And not only is the 256GB SSD ultra fast, but it is also enclosed in an ultra-thin chassis which measures only 9.5mm in thickness.

Samsung is also touting this new flashSSD as an affordable drive since it was manufactured using multi-level cell (MLC) technology which is rather cheap when compared to using a single-level cell technology. This technology will not only make the drive cheaper but durable as well.

This new flashSSD will start shipping hopefully by the end of the year. Although Samsung has not announced yet as to which PC makers will be using their new drive. But it will certainly serve the purposes of companies who are into the manufacturing of ultraportable PCs.

Via [Electronista] Via [Engadget]

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by Donald Melanson, posted May 26th 2008 at 8:44AM There aren’t many sorts of vehicles that haven’t been solarized, but it looks like Dutch company Czeers has managed to find one, with it now showing off what it claims to be the world’s first solar powered speedboat. Dubbed the MK1, the solar panel-ensconced vessel can apparently reach a top speed of 30 knots (or roughly 35 miles per hour), all the while operating in relative silence. The company doesn’t seem to have overlooked the other parts of the boat either, with it also boasting touchscreen-based control system and a suitably luxurious leather interior. No word on a possible price or release date just yet, naturally, but you can catch a glimpse of it in action in the video after the break.

[Via Uber Review]

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