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Going out for coffee is so pre-recession, right? Either way, what you see above is a purported rendering of Philips’ next-generation Senseo coffee system, which actually looks to be taking a step backwards in the design department. Not that we have anything against non-futuristic styling — just an observation, is all. We know, at least a handful of you are already champing at the bit to yell “FAKE1one!,” but really, who spends time creating a mockup of a java machine? And besides, aren’t all the good designers working up those derisory iPhone nano images?
[Thanks, GPFransen]
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The RAmos iMovie which retails for approximately $219 after conversion will surely give you plenty of bang for your buck - after all, it is equipped with 32GB of internal memory (!) in addition to the following :-
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Sharp has a new range of LCD TVs for the masses, this time courtesy of the E-Series. The models won’t come in eye-popping large sizes though, targeting cramped and petite rooms that more and more people have to deal with as cities get overpopulated. The LC-20E5 and LC-16ES measure 20″ and 16″ respectively, with both of them sharing the following :-
Both models will hit retail stores in Japan by September 10th onwards, with the 16″ and 20″ models going for $850 and $950, respectively.
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Stethoscopes have long been wired contraptions used by doctors and physicians to know just how fast your heart is beating, but all that is about to change with the introduction of the FreedomScope. This device works just like a standard stethoscope sans tubes thanks to Bluetooth connectivity. Perfect for those in the health line who need to diagnose people in various situations that require a hazard suit or separation from the afflicted.
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This is a model of Shanghai as projected for 2020 by Chinese authorities. At 1,000 square feet, it’s perhaps the biggest model of a city in the world, and—for sure—the best place ever for two grown men to wear their Gamera and Godzilla latex costumes and fight to death. The gigantic dimensions and the detail shown in the photographs is just mind-blowing.
To death I say! Jason, I’m ready. [Flickr via Neatorama]
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Is this one of the more brilliant Xbox 360 case mods you have ever laid your eyes upon? Made out of pewter finish, this homemade project has managed to keep all of the Xbox 360’s ventilation channels open to make sure that the glowing skull does not result in the processor melting underneath, rendering the entire console useless with a Red Ring of Death. This will definitely make the entire console much heavier in the end, but hey - it is not as though you are going to lug it around wherever you go, right?
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If you thought those greedy mom-assaulting vampires from the RIAA or the BSA were bad, you haven’t seen their Brazilian cousins yet: they sued a shopping mall and its retailers for selling pirated software to the tune of four billion dollars, winning every single cent of it. Nothing bad with that, until they tell you how they came up with that crazy sum.
The Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Software (the Brazilian equivalent of the Business Software Association) sued the administrators of Stand Center—a shopping mall in Sao Paulo—and 17 of the retailers in there for seven brazillions (four billion US dollars). The sum was calculated by getting 103 products, adding the total value and multiplying it by 3,000, then putting that together with the individual street price of the 71,000 products that were seized during the police operation that lead to this court case.
For sure, crime doesn’t pay. But with those outrageous quantities, fining won’t either. [IDG NOW— Thanks Ariel]
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Brando already has a pretty sizeable collection of HDD enclosures for you to purchase, but there is no harm in offering yet another choice. This time round we have the 3.5″ HDD enclosure with an LCD display, allowing you to monitor the finer details of a hard drive stored within (such as the temperature level, etc). To keep things cool, there is a 8cm cooling fan that ought to churn up a minimal amount of noise. Oh yeah, this enclosure comes with an temperature alarm system to alert you right before your hard drive spontaneously combusts in a ball of flames. You can pick one up for yourself for $85, but make sure the correct region type is picked before making a payment.
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Nikon has further expanded its Coolpix line of compact digital cameras by releasing a plethora of models for the masses. They’re all pretty much on par when it comes to specifications with a mid-range compact digicam, so I guess the purchase decision is divided into Nokia fans, first timers, or repeat customers. First off we have the Coolpix S60 that comes with a 16:9 touch screen 3.5″ display, a 10 megapixel sensor and 5x optical zoom, while HDTV Pictmotion allows you to view your photos via HDMI on a connected HDTV. As for the S560, this model will oust the S550 by bringing 10 megapixels’ worth of goodness to the table with the S610c boasting Wi-Fi connectivity as well. Last but not least is the S710 which offers a whopping 14 megapixels, a 3″ display and 3.6x optical zoom. The S60, S610 and S610c will retail for £299, £179, and £249 respectively.
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Nikon’s got a brand new Coolpix model - the P6000, and this one breaks new barriers by featuring GPS navigation built right into the camera itself. The Coolpix P6000 also prides itself in being the first consumer camera with an integrated Ethernet connector, making it a snap to share images speedily without hassle. Other features of this P5000 replacement are :-
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