It looks like Microsoft is willing to leak as much info as possible about its future tablet. The Courier has been spotted again and it looks like the hot tablet is running Windows 7. We were certainly waiting for the Courier to run Windows 7. It’s not like Redmond has more OS ready to power up a tablet computer.

Microsoft is responsible for designing its own hardware just as it did with the Zune HD and the Xbox 360. The Courier will hit resellers sometime in mid 2010 which is probably when Apple’s future tablet will also be available in stores. Remember though that this is all based on speculation, rumors and leaked information. Microsoft will not comment on anything yet which is a clever move in order to keep us buzzing about the tablet.

via ZDNet

Tags: Apple, Courier, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Portable Devices, tablet, Windows 7, Xbox 360, Zune HD

A portable Xbox 360 isn’t the most inspired thing you’d want to do but if you absolutely need to play Gears of War 2 while travelling then you’d probably love an Xbox 360 laptop.

The device in the picture is a fully working Xbox 360 laptop created by Ben Heckendorn. This is the fifth version of the laptop and here are some of its most important features:

Built-in Ethernet port, finally.

Built-in WiFi adapter, as usual.

Digital pushbutton volume control rather than a clunky knob. Different, better sounding audio amp

Flush-mount DVD door and side panels (such as the memory card slots)

IR sensor for the remote control.

Two user USB ports.

More air holes

17-inch Gateway 1775W screen

Jasper motherboard.

What do you think? How much would you pay for it?

Tags: Custom, laptop, mod, Portable Devices, Xbox 360

While we all got slightly excited to hear that Microsoft’s Project Natal is underway we should postpone whatever excitement we have left for later. And by later we mean not 2010. Microsoft will not release a new Xbox 360 console next year so we can say bye-bye to Project Natal for a while. Wii sales will probably go up as there’s no other gesture-controlled game console out there yet.

It looks like Steve Ballmer’s words were misinterpreted and turned into a wild rumor that circled around the Internet for a few days. According to Microsoft’s spokesmen, the current Xbox will be available for quite a while now and the next console will be available even later. Project Natal will be a part of the future Xbox 360 but there’s no specific date for it.

via majornelson

Tags: Console, gaming, microsoft, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Project Natal, Steve Ballmer, Xbox 360

While everyone’s eyes and ears are wrapped around the iPhone 3G S or the Pre these days we, Microsoft is quietly getting ready to go for the gold in the gaming industry. As expected Microsoft has done it! The company has a new console ready to take advantage of your every move and gesture. Called Project Natal, the new console will be available in stores next year, although there’s no definitive date just yet. We have no prices either but by 2010 Steve Ballmer should definitely uncover more hot details about the new gadget. For now he has confirmed to those present at The Executives Club of Chicago that the Xbox 360 motion control interface will be available in 2010. Ready for some competition all mighty Wii?

via tgdaily

Tags: 3G S, gaming, iPhone, Mobile News, Portable Devices, pre, Project Natal, Steve Ballmer, wii, Xbox 360

This is a nice but unexpected surprise! In case that there still are PlayStation 3 lovers out there, they should know that Sony might finally drop the price. According to rumors such a move will be made at the same time EA Sport will release the next Madden version this fall so you’ll still have to wait a while before getting a cheaper Playstation 3.

Considering that the PS3 has been trailing behind the Wii and the Xbox 360 for a while now, Sony should definitely charge less for it. Or can we go ahead and speculate that a new PlayStation console is going to arrive soon and therefore the price cut is absolutely necessary?
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Tags: consoles, Mobile News, Off The Topic, Playstation 3, Price drop, Sony, wii, Xbox 360

Gamers are bound to love these two new gadgets unveiled by Performance Designed Products (PDP) that will change the face of gaming. The 2 new devices are the GameTrak Freedom and SmartStylus.

Gametrak Freedom is a proprietary and patent-pending ultrasonic 3D motion sensing technology that delivers performance, increased control and flexibility. The system is comprised of a base unit, which attaches to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft via USB, and a hand-held controller.

Unlike other motion sensing gaming systems, Gametrak Freedom does not rely on the gamer pointing a controller at the screen, nor does it restrict the gamer to limited movements. The system accurately tracks the true 3D position and precise movements of up to four players anywhere within a given environment. This technology provides players with total control and unrivaled game play opportunities.

PDP also unveiled the new revolutionary wireless SmartStylus 1 and 2 devices for the Nintendo DS. The patent-pending SmartStylus™ 1 and 2 both feature a vibration feedback that players using the stylus will feel based on movements and commands in the game. The SmartStylus 2 can include a variety of added features, including LEDs, sound and motion feedback.

With the motion feedback capability, the stylus can now act as a motion input device, allowing you, for example, to hit a home run by swinging the stylus off the DS screen. The SmartStylus 1 will launch this fall and is pending licensing by Nintendo.

“The technologies offered by both the Gametrak Freedom™ and the SmartStylus™ tools are the first of their kind,” said John Moore, senior vice president of marketing for the California-based PDP. “PDP is excited to be introducing these new technologies. They will create a new level of gaming that can be enjoyed by the whole family.”

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Tags: 3d motion, 3d position, Accessories, entertainment system, family source, game play, gaming systems, input device, john moore, new gadgets, nintendo ds, patent pending, pdp, Portable Devices, precise movements, senior vice president, sensing technology, sound and motion, video game, Xbox 360

We have one more item for your Hello Kitty gadgets collection. The Xbox 360 in the picture here is wearing a genuine Hello Kitty design all over it. Unfortunatelly there’s no controller to match it but I’m guessing one should arrive soon. Unfortunately the Hello Kitty Xbox mod isn’t announced for sale anywhere and you’ll probably going to have to contact the manufacturer if you want one.

via deviantart

Tags: Hello Kitty, Portable Devices, Xbox 360

So how’s your Xbox game doing? Ready for some rumors about your favorite console platform? According to leaked Circuit City ad, a 60GB Xbox Live Starter Pack is about to arrive on American soil next week. The whole ensemble will cost just $99 which is not bad at all. The Pack includes three months of free Live Gold access, a wired headset and a 60GB hard drive. We’d like to confirm the rumor sometime next week, so Microsoft please make our wish come true! On second opinion, you can always cut some more of that price if you want!

Tags: game console, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Xbox 360, Xbox Live

I know, I know, a lot of you guys have been waiting for Xbox to have a Blu-ray drive. When rumors came up saying MS will add a Blu-Ray drive to the 360, I’m sure most of you were dancing all over the place. But I’m sorry, I have to pour cold water over your heads. Microsoft has once again denied the latest rumor that it’ll launch a Blu-ray Disc drive add-on for the Xbox 360.

Yes, that’s right! An article from The Register stated that a blogger going by the name of “Major Nelson” has posted an audio interview online with Aaron Greenberg, Microsoft’s Group Product Manager for the Xbox 360. In the interview, which took place at the Tokyo Game Show this week, Greenberg said: “We have no plans to integrate Blu-ray into the Xbox experience.”

However, Greenberg went on to say: “We also believe that the future’s digital, and that’s why we’ve invested in a massive library of entertainment content.” His statements seem to confirm the statements released by Microsoft back in May in which it stated that is has “no plans to introduce a Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360” because “games are what drive consumers to purchase game consoles”.

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Yes, we already know that Microsoft is planning on releasing Xbox 360’s with a Blu-ray drive, however, X-bit labs reported that its even more sweeter than that as the company already has the device ready to go.

According to the report, Toshiba and Samsung have been asked to come up with the external Blu-ray solution for the Xbox 360. Rumors are also floating around claiming a $100-to-$150 price point. We all know the impact of this move by Microsoft. It will eliminate one PS3’s major advantage and could bolster the Xbox 360 to even greater heights.

If this is true, then those who are “patiently” anticipating could have this either during the holidays or via a show like CES.

Tags: Blu-ray, microsoft, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Xbox 360

A leaked company memo tells us that a new Xbox 360 is going to appear. It’s the Xbox-Pure. It could also be just a name change for one of the existing models but who knows really?

We can’t tell if this is an actual real Microsoft memo but a videogame called Pure is coming for Xbox 360 on September 26. Pure was chosen from three name suggestions. The other two are Granite and Lean. So are we looking at a whole new design change?

Tags: microsoft, microsoft, Portable Devices, Pure, Xbox 360

Hurry and get on a plane to Japan to get some cheaper XBox 360. Microsoft is going to cut prices for the Japan market and they are willing to go 30% cheaper on current model. How low will they go in order to compete against others?

Well let’s see, the Arcade model will sell for 19,800 yen or $183 which is 8,000 yen or $73.92 lower than before. The 60GB drive model will sell for 29,800 or $275 which is 5,000 or $46 lower than the current 20 GB model. The Elite model packing a 120GB drive will see a drop of 8,000 too, from 47,800 or $442 to 39,800 yen or $368.

The new prices will be lower than the Wii and the PlayStation 3 once they will be available starting with September 11th. Hopefully Microsoft will pull the same stunt in other markets too.

Tags: game console, gaming system, Japan, microsoft, microsoft, Portable Devices, Xbox 360

The question is not if you have seen The Dark Knight already, Batman Begins’ sequel, which grossed over $400 million in less than three week, but how many times have you seen it so far?

In case you are a Batman fan you might want to treat yourself with this XBox 360 special edition with The Dark Knight logos all over the black case. We don’t know how many similar units are out there and how much one costs, but hopefully more are going to be manufactured. I simply know a couple of guys that would certainly get one for themselves.

Tags: game console, gaming system, Portable Devices, Samsung, special edition, Xbox 360

As it was hinted a while ago, the 20GB XBox 360 wen on sale for $299. Microsoft has been clearing up inventory for the next 60GB edition to arrive. A rumor at that time, the price cut turned out to appear as predicted.

Well we have another rumor for you, just as bold. Microsoft is prepping up more special discounted prices for next month. There’s going to be a $199 Arcade version with no hard drive, a $299 Pro version with a 60GB hard drive and a $399 Elite version with an 120GB hard drive. I bet you’re angry with yourself for buying the 20GB Pro right? Well, simply send it to eBay once the new discount price will appear. If that’s going to happen of course.

Tags: game console, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile Games, Mobile Software, Portable Devices, Xbox 360

While the Germany release will have to wait till next month, Samsung is all set to debut its latest flagship cell phone, the i900 or Omnia, in Italy. With its 3.2-inch haptic touchscreen, GPS, 5-megapixel camera, and other equally juicy features, the Omnia is certainly worth the 499 Euros it will command when released on July 22, but here’s something else that should bring more joy to the Italians. Starting July 14, any customer who cares to order the Samsung i900 through the Media World stores across Italy will also become a proud owner of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 gaming console, at no extra cost. Now, that’s a sweet deal wouldn’t you say? Customers will receive their gaming console along with the device when it starts shipping on July 22nd across the country. Samsung has planned a graduated release across the Europe and other markets within the end of next month.

Tags: Cell Phones, i900, italy, OMNIA, Samsung, Xbox 360

The web is filled with this photo right here. As you can see for yourself it shows an XBox box with a $299 price tag. Is it for real or for fun? We’ve seen so many photoshoped images so far that nothing seems that surprising anymore.
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Tags: games, microsoft, Portable Devices, Price, Xbox 360

Microsoft is alive. No surprise there. A Blu-Ray Xbox 360 is coming. No surprise there either. We were expecting that to happen. What’s funny is their rumored announcement time. Not only they are going to announce this Xbox 360 tomorrow but they are going to do it one hour prior to the WWDC.
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Tags: 3g iphone, Apple, microsoft, microsoft, Off The Topic, wwdc, Xbox 360

Xbox 360 Price Drop Confirmed!

DVD review: Private Fear in Public Places

Nikon LV-UDM Universal Design Microscope

Fujitsu SFV10F116L Low-priced Super Frontech Vision LD Display

New Ghost Squad Wii Screens

Tags: Microscope, Off The Topic, Xbox 360