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Razer’s DeathAdder Gaming Mouse

Posted in Aesthetics, Gadgets, Official by ubersoldat on December 5th, 2006.

Despite the menacing name of “death adder,” Razer’s latest corded mouse is a guaranteed hit. Equipped with “the so-called 3G infrared sensor at the heart of the mouse, boasting an impressive 1800 dpi resolution, as well as Razer’s trademark 1000 Hz “Ultrapolling” technology and a barely there 1ms response time,” this mouse is further outfitted with rubber-coated buttons on top, and Teflon feet beneath for smooth-sliding. The DeathAdder, however, is tailored solely for the use of right-handed people, and it will hit the market just in time for Christmas for only $59.99.

Zune Is A Four-Letter Word…

Posted in Aesthetics, Ethics, Gadgets by ubersoldat on October 23rd, 2006.

Aeropause recently picked up on ITWorld’s story concerning Microsoft’s new media player, the name of which is “analogous to the F-Bomb in Hebrew.”

Hebrew linguists are divided over Zune. Tsila Ratner, the head of Hebrew courses in the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College London, says Zune is an unsuitable name for a product. However, Haggit Inbar-Littas, a 30-year veteran Hebrew teacher with the London Jewish Cultural Center, says while the name is “ridiculous” and close to the bad word, it’s unlikely to be mistaken.

Ridiculous indeed. Like a newer rendition of the Nintendo Wii naming fiasco.

Amp’d Scores Mobile Dirge Deal

Posted in Gadgets, Previews, Promotions by ubersoldat on June 3rd, 2006.

Amp’d mobile phone? Check. US residency? Check. Then you are eligible to get a bonus Vincent Valentine adventure, Dirge of Cerberus: Lost Episode, before anyone else! According to Joystiq, “Square Enix has signed an exclusive deal to give Amp’d customers a three month head start over other mobile providers. In Lost Episode, you can take on the Deepground Soldiers as Vincent, or play against other gamers when the multiplayer functionality is added at a later date.”

Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (PS2) ships in August, out-weighing the Japanese version by 40 missions, but lacks the online play of the Japanese version.

Xbox360 Camera To Be Released In September

Posted in Accessory, Gadgets, Hardware, Microsoft, Xbox 360 by ubersoldat on June 1st, 2006.

Xbox Live is soon going to feature video chat through Microsoft’s new gadget, the Xbox Live Vision Cam (XLV), which is available in stores September 19th. Furthermore, users will be able to personalize their account by having gamertag pictures, and even send pictures to other users. No price has been announced, but it’s safe to assume that it will be comparable to the price of a regular Xbox 360 controller.

Xbox 360 Quick-Charge Kit

Posted in Gadgets, Hardware, Previews, Wireless, Xbox 360 by ubersoldat on April 15th, 2006.

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Have an Xbox 360? Have wireless controllers? If you do, then Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Quick-Charge Kit is a gadget you need. It can charge two 360 wireless controllers at the same time! Simply plug it into a nearby outlet and plug in your used batteries; you can charge one such battery in less than two hours, or two batteries simultaneously in less than four hours. Fully-charged, the batteries last 25 hours. To make the deal all-the-more sweet, the quick-recharger pack comes with a bonus battery so you can keep playing on your wireless controller as its dead battery is being recharged.

This accessory is a “must-have” for all die-hard wireless 360 gamers. It is available for pre-order from GameStop for $29.99.