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After I showed you the dual USB memory stick/bottle opener I definitely have to show you another memory stick mixed with alcohol. This time the beer will be inside the USB stick and not splashed around it. Budweiser's Beer Drive looks interesting and it should head straight to AA meetings.

Besides beer you can have the stick in any other colors with any other logos on it. The USB stick should also come packed with various digital information related to your promotion. So if you're a big compay, with lots of money available for publicity and some sense of humor, you might start ordering these USB sticks. They come in all sorts and sizes, but you'd have to order from 250 pieces and up. Maximum capacity is 8GB but it can go as low as 128MB.

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With 9 days left until the Mac event, more and more rumors are getting released. Most of recent ones talk about are either "leaked" shots or stories about how new Macs are being made.

This rumor right here says Apple is manufacturing MacBook cases from a single piece of Aluminum. That would be the MacBook Brick. If that's true, may we please have a location of the plant that's supposed to make them? If it's true, how come we didn't hear anything about it earlier?

I'm looking forward to see what Apple is going to pull of on October 14th. And I am interested in more than just the deign.

The USB memory stick which also works as a bottle opener is an inventive yet inefficient idea. Following a logical line of thinking you would end up realizing that if you desperately need a bottle opener with you at all times, then you shouldn't mix one with an USB stick. In other words you're likely to loose the stick after one too many beers. Because I am sure you won't realize you need to get that beer opener in your pocket when heading for home.

However if you fancy this TrekStor creation then head to Europe. It's there where where USB users lack bottle openers. You can choose various models, from 1 to 16GB and they will cost you from about $10 to $71.

I don't know what's happening with Apple, but the iPhone creator has just approved a VoIP application for the handset. Fring is available from the iTunes store for free now and you can use it for free, unlimited calls. Sure you're going to pay for your data but I'd install it for all those times when a free WiFi spot is accessible. Better get it now too since you'll never know when Apple changes its mind about the whole VoIP thing.

Here's what Fring says:

You will have one searchable contact list with all your instant messaging buddies from Skype, MSN Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, Twitter, Yahoo! and AIM, so you can easily see whose available and where they can be reached before dialing or starting a live chat session.

The ASUS N10 was announced in September with a release set for the Korean market, but the good news is that NewEgg has added the notebook to their catalog, and it can already be purchased on their website.

The specifications are already known, but the different prices taking in consideration the configurations are something new. With that in mind, check out the three N10 combinations:

N10E-A1 - cheapest model with a $600 price tag. Sports a 160GB hard-drive, WiFi, 1GB of RAM memory and Windows XP Home as the operative system.

N10J-A1 - more ram (2GB), a real graphics drive unit which is the GeForce 9300M with 256MB, a 6-cell battery, and an updated OS - Vista Home Premium. Priced at $700.

N10J-A2 - most expensive model that costs $800. Similar to the A1 but has more storage capacity (320GB) and a different operative system - Windows Vista Business.

PS - all the laptops have a 10.2-inch screen, built-in 1.3MP camera, and an Atom N270 processor running at 1.6GHz.

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Sony has revealed its latest ebook reader, it is now in the third generation and is codenamed PRS-700. This one is small and light-weight, only 283 grams and the size of a paperback book.

The digital book reader has the usual touchscreen functions that in this case are similar to the iPhone, which means that to flip a page you only need to slide your finger across the screen. The screen size can be considered good, 6-inches with zoom in and zoom out features. In terms of text size there are 5 options you can pick.

Extra features include support for memory cards - SD and Memory Stick Duo, a built-in LED light, and the option to create notes.

The Sony PRS-700 eBook reader costs $400 and will become available in November.

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The HTC Rose or S740 has been approved by the FCC. The Rose is one of the last handsets made by HTC. It's Windows Mobile handset like all recent HTC devices, excepting the Dream of course. The rose comes with a hybrid keybad/keyboard, GPS, WiFi and a 3.2 megapixel camera. Think of it like a modified HTC Touch. Add a slide-out full keyboard and a keypad and you get the Rose. You'd also have to remove the touchscreen to get a Rose. That last part you might not like!

The Rose is ready to be sold in the USA. All it needs now is some 3G support for the US since it only has quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM/EDGE for now. Let's see what carrier will pick this one up!

Kingston is ready for the next DDR RAM level. I am talking about DDR3 memory modules which are already shipping in the USA. The model you should be looking for is the HyperX from Kingston. They will be the fastest DDR3 made so far with speeds of 2GHz. The 2GB model will feature CL9-9-9-27 @ 1.9v and their price will start from $227.

I'd expect the competition to come up with similar DDR3 modules soon which will lead to a price decrease. Not that $227 is that expensive for the speed the new RAM promises.

Cowon is already known for coming up with products that have 5 stars in the design category, and the latest S9 Curve is no exception. This portable media player has the chrome look + rounded corners that will most likely make people think it is an Apple product...

Thanks to the big storage capacity options - 8GB or 16GB - it means you won't have to worry much about the lack of space to add more audio or video content. The best part is that there will be a 32GB version in the "near future". Obviously, the S9 Curve can read the majority of audio/video file formats, and even has a TV output function.

In order to make everything work, the processor is powered by a dual-core at 500MHz. In addition there is bluetooth, FM tuner, a voice recorder, and T-DMB for digital TV on the go.

The battery life can hold on for 40 hours of audio or 8 of video, and it takes about 6 hours to recharge via USB.

At this time there is no information about the price or release date, but as the saying goes: we'll keep you updated!

The Garmin Nuvi 775T was first mentioned in August during the summer, and at that time there was no release date or pricing information, but thanks to Amazon and their wonderful service, we know it will become available this Wednesday - 1st of October - and you can already make a pre-order.

The fresh GPS system has a price tag of $800 and includes everything a normal GPS has, such as a FM traffic receiver so you don't get stuck in traffic, 3D navigation with lane assist, bluetooth for hands free calls, and an auto-adjust timer.

Maps of North America and Europe come in the nuvi 775T package, as well as the Garmin Connect Photos, which is basically a feature that lets you link up photos/images with locations saved on the map.

The road-trip computer lets users take note of the maximum speed, total time, mileage, and other details.

- Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Easy-to-use. - Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun, and customized icons.

Garmin Nuvi 775T

We're getting closer to the Christmas holiday so you might already be looking out for special gifts for some of your friends. iRiver's SPINN PMP might be the thing you are looking for. It's like a great device which will keep its owner occupied for a few hours.

The PMP is coming in two versions, 4GB and 8GB and iRiver will be ready to ship them starting with October 3rd. The 4GB will cost $249.99 while the 8GB sells for $289.99.
The SPINN will get you a 3.3 inch 480 x 272 AMOLED display. There's an FM tuner, Bluetooth 2.0 and support for MP3, WMA, OGG, APE, FLAC, AVI, and WMV files.
Too bad there's no WiFi support in any of these versions.

iRiver has released a new portable media player which is said to have been designed with professionals in mind. That doesn't mean you won't be able to pick this iRiver P.Pie P20 up from your local store and start using it as soon as possible.

Here are some of its features:

• 4.1 Inch AMOLED display at 480 x 272 resolution


• 80GB/120GB storage capacity


• Support for MPEG4, XviD, WMV9, MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, APE, FLAC, JPEG, RAW, BMP, GIF, PNG formats


• Built-in DMB tuner


• Integrated FM tuner


• Microphone and speaker

After T-Mobile has confirmed its September 23rd event when the G1 will finally get released more rumors started to surface. Besides features, people are starting to ask around about the price.

One common answer is that the new G1 will come for just $200 provided you get a new plan. There aren't any details about the length of the contract or the rebates that might be in place. We don't even know if we can purchase it unsubsidized.

A $200 price for this HTC device is just in range of the iPhone's price which wouldn't all that bad. Do you know the price? Come on tell me! I won't write about it... today!

I was telling you about EFi-X and its progress just a couple of days ago, but when I went ahead and tried to order one online I found out that's not an available option yet.

And here we are a few days later when I hear the dongle is ready to ship to anyone. It will come in to versions: USB V1 for all users and USB V2 for developers. I guess it's so fascinating being able to run Apple's OS X on any PC that I am considering getting such a device. It's just $155!

Question is, is EFi-X going to be OK with Apple later on? Or will Apple go after it in court?

Pack your pico projector and your netbook and go deliver that keynotes wherever you want. When it comes to choosing a netbook you have lots of options. They are all similar pieces of hardware under different brands. But choosing a pico projector is actually more difficult as there aren't that many on the market.

3M has a new pico projector ready for launch. It's the MPro110 we're talking about. It will cost you just $359. Not a bad price right? The only things missing are the built-in speakers and the brightness. 3M will ship the pico projector starting with September 30th.

Here is something that will knock the pants off of that boring little dock Apple bundled with your iPhone.

Sony's new ICF-CD3iP iPhone dock not only charges your iPhone, or iPod, but the list of features is a pretty extensive one. This device also includes a built in block along with a CD player and AM/FM radio.

That's not it though, if you're having trouble getting out of bed and just so happen to pick one of these up you can choose from the convential buzzer to wake you up OR the CD player, radio or connected iPod. Pretty cool.

This thing is expected to sell for $100 and go on sale in October.

Now this is very interesting. HP announced a new laptop featuring up to 24 hours of continuous operation on a single battery charge. The HP EliteBook 6930p, when configured with an ultra-capacity battery, delivered nearly a full day of performance. Of course, it goes without saying that this is an optional accessory.

The EliteBook combines several energy efficient components including Intel solid-state hard drive and mercury-free LED display. Being a launch customer for the Intel X25-M and X18-M Mainstream SATA SSDs, the EliteBook will be available starting October.

Weighing in at 4.7 lbs (2.1 kg), the EliteBook 6930p is equipped with a 14.1 inch widescreen display. It protects against bumps, drops and slips, and is designed to meet MIL-STD 810F military standards for reliability and operation at extreme temperatures.

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The simple word Commodore brings back good memories for lots of grown ups. Well in case you want a modern Commodore gadget in your home, look for the Commodore UMMD 8010/F netbook.

And now get ready for the Eee deja-vu part. The Commodore netbook spotted at the IFA in Berlin will have a 10 inch display, a 1.6GHz Via C7-M processor, an 80GB HDD, 1GB or RAM, a 1.3 megapixel camera 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth. Well not exactly a deja-vu here, but the numbers in those features are similar to so many netbooks currently available. The pricing is rather high as this one will cost $610. I'm guessing we're paying for the name more than for the actual specs there.

In case you'll be needing desperately a Commodore netbook, go look for Dutch company Yeahronimo Media Ventures as they are the ones that own the name and the device.

Sony has big plans for Japan. Their latest PSP 3000 is expected to be launched on October 16th.

The new gaming device will have ready a 4.3 inch high resolution wide screen, anti-reflection technology, a built-in microphone, Skype and other communication tools. There's a video port which will let you take the game to your closest TV through the separately sold cables.

The new PSP 3000 will come in pearl white and mystic silver and it will retail for 19,800 yen or about $183.

Thanks to the FCC we get all sorts of leaks. This time it isn't a phone but a gaming console. The PSP-3001 has arrived at the FCC.

People said the PSP-3001 will get GPS, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth and a microphone but none of those have been spotted in the FCC report. And although we've heard about a rumored PSP phone in the past, this isn't a phone either. It's just a simple game console taken to the next level.

Sony's new Cybershot model, the T77 is going to be launched sometime next month. It's not the professional camera you are looking for, but it's the perfect tool to keep around you. The T77 is said to have a 10 megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom and a large touchscreen display on the back. The camera will be priced at 249.99GBP or roughly $500, depending where you're going to get it.

Check out the video above. Ready to get rid of your old model to get your hands on the newest Cybershot?

Dell's Latitude E6400 ATG is now available to order from Dell's Small & Medium Business. That's it, waiting is now almost over. And here are some specs for you just so you know what has to be still customized.

Your Dell Latitude E6400 ATG will pack some of the following:

• a 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU


• Vista Home Basic


• a 3-year warranty


• 14.1 inch WXGA LED-backlit display


• Intel's GMA 4500MHD graphics


• 1GB of DDR2 RAM


• an 80GB 5,400RPM hard drive


• 802.11b/g and a built-in combo drive


• WWAN


• a 64GB SSD


• a 2.8GHz T9600 processor.

Just a few days after Apple rolled out their iPhone Software update 2.0.1, the iPhone Dev Team has released their Pwnage Tool 2.0.2 today. The new Pwnage Tool will do the same thing as its predecessors. It will jailbreak iPhone's software in a minute. Well actually not that fast but still just as good.

The only difference this time is that the iPhone Dev Team is advising against upgrading to firmware 2.0.1 if you want to unlock the iPhone with a future Pwnage Tool version.

Or what you could do is upgrade, jailbreak and unlock with a SIM unlocking card which we showed you earlier this week. If those SIM hacks work that is...

India is one of the 20 countries set to get the iPhone on the second worldwide release date which is August 22nd. Bharti Airtel is the carrier which will unleash the iPhone frenzy on Augusts 21st at midnight sharp.

Sanjay Kapoor, President of Bharti Airtel mobile services, said:

iPhone has been an iconic technological revelation of this year and Airtel has been at the forefront of innovation and customer delight in the Indian telecom sector.

Vodafone is the second carrier to bring the iPhone 3G in India but they will do it later this year. What we lack so far is official pricing and plans which Airtel's officials are yet to announce.

Motorola has launched two new speaker systems for listening to music on the go, the MOTOROKR EQ7 and EQ5. Though they were announced way back in January, Motorola took its own sweet time to push these two new accessories out of the door. Both the speakers are designed to deliver a rich and deep audio experience, be it attending calls or playing your favorite tunes. The EQ7 and EQ5 are capable of connecting to all Bluetooth-enabled media devices including cell phones supporting the A2DP profile and also wired devices like mp3 players that lack wireless connectivity.

MOTOROKR EQ7

With four powerful JBL speakers inside, the EQ7 speaker can produce acoustics worthy of a hi-fi speaker system. Built-in functions such as noise and echo reduction makes this a great accessory for conference calls. The EQ7 can be powered by four AA batteries for up to six hours of usage or with the included AC adapter for unlimited usage.

MOTOROKR EQ5

While the EQ7 stays satisfied with being portable, the EQ5 steps it up a notch with its ultraportable form, designed to easily fit into a pocket. This speaker boasts of SRS WOW HD audio technology, aimed at providing high-definition stereo sound good enough for any user who wants his music to sound crystal clear and free of noise and echo. The EQ5 can also double as a speakerphone during calls and has a convenient kickstand to prop it up for better clarity. It is powered by a nonreplaceable, rechargeable battery that can last up to 6 hours on a single charge.

The MOTOROKR EQ7 and EQ5 speakers are available now at Motorola's Online Store and electronic retailers for $199.95 and 119.95 respectively.