Tag Archives: gadgets

Return of the $339.99 PlayStation 3 – CNET News

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Joel

Dell is offering the PlayStation 3 new for $399.99.  It’s not quite out of the stratosphere, but it’s at least a bit more reasonable. Return of the $339.99 PlayStation 3 | The Cheapskate – CNET News.

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Joel wants a Panasonic G10 plasma TV

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Joel

If this is the year we get a new TV, I am putting all of my electoral college votes toward one of the new 2009 Panasonic G10 plasmas. 50″ TV, naturally.

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Next big PS3 price cut set for April? | Crave – CNET

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Joel

Sony plans to cut the PlayStation’s 3’s price tag by $100 in April? Microsoft will chop $50 off the Xbox 360 Pro?  All in time for my next birthday?  Please let it be.  Their desperation would be way cool. Next … Continue reading →

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Samsung Multimedia Coke machine

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Joel

Samsung and Coca-Cola collaborate on an interactive, touch-screen Coke machine. It was on display this year at CES in Las Vegas.That’s really cool. One question — is that guy behind Brian Tong just waiting around for the segment to finish … Continue reading →

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First look: Palm Pre and WebOS

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Joel

I think it’s a good lookin’ smartphone.

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LG gets official with Netflix-enabled Broadband HDTVs

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Joel

Engadget’s Darren Murph is reporting that LG is debuting new LCD and plasma HDTVs this Spring that will allow you to stream movies instantly from Netflix directly to your HDTV.  No need for a Roku box, Xbox 360, or other … Continue reading →

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Switcher’s lament: The case against Mac | Apple – CNET News

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Joel

I was at a Best Buy store today, waiting for my friend Doug to show up, and I walked by a mini Apple in-store kiosk, where they had a 24″ iMac.  Those things are absolutely gorgeous.  I’ve been wishfully thinking … Continue reading →

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Skynet’s next Terminator is a sewing machine

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Joel

Listen, I know that sewing technology has evolved over the centuries.  We had sewing by hand, spindles, the loom, foot-pumped sewing machines, and the modern electric models you and I are most familiar with.  Blame my naivete, but I had … Continue reading →

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Garmin, how much does it cost?

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Joel

Last Saturday, on the way to one of the dealerships, we realized that the car power adapter for my Garmin nuvi 660 was broken.  The little silver tip was gone, nowhere to be seen.  We made it to the dealership, … Continue reading →

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Cleaning house, new earphones, Sunday School

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Joel

Quick update: We spent the weekend cleaning up the house.  We had some free time, and took advantage of the free time to take back the night.  I mean, the house.  Having children means constantly battling against the tides of messiness.  Often, … Continue reading →

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