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TiVo set to launch TiVo Premiere DVR

ruben17 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:31:55 +0000

It’s been quite a while since TiVo has given us a new model of DVR, but a shipping error pretty much confirms that the company is set to launch a new device called TiVo Premiere (alongside the TiVo Premiere XL.) Recent TiVo HD purchaser Patrick McCarron had a TiVo Premiere setup guide included in his order, and he decided to throw the whole thing up on Scribed for our perusal. The main details here are the the S-Video port is out, and there is only space for one multistream CableCARD now, as opposed to the two slots found on the TiVo Series3 and TiVo HD.

Not much more is known about the TiVo Premiere at the moment, but we are crossing our fingers for a storage bump and beefier internal components that can power a new TiVo high definition interface. CES is just about a week away—we’ll be sure to stop and chat with the TiVo folks.

THE AFFORDABILITY OF THE SOHNE WATCHES

ruben17 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:16:34 +0000

The cost of various original watches in the world oftentimes makes the poor man on the road and the low income earner to shiver and shy away from enjoying the best of the watches. The cost of an average original watch is equal to the monthly income of many. Some times, it goes even beyond the salary range. This seemingly problem led so many watch manufacturers into the production of the fake versions of the original ones. Among such fake models are the famous A.Lange & Sohne replica.
Shone replica watches are therefore the pseudo copies of the original A Lange & Sohne watch brand which was the product of creative faculty of the man known as Adolph Lange who invented the brand in 1845 in Saxony which is a suburb of the German nation. With the establishment of the A Lange & Sohne Company, many models of the brand were invented. Most of them are very expensive today just like other original watches. This expensive nature led to the arrival of the Replica versions which are also referred to as Sohne fake watches.
The Affordability
Sohne fake watches come in various models such as: Sohne fake Datograph, Sohne Fake legitimatik, Sohne fake Arkade, Sohne fake Saxonia and others. All these models and the rest are pseudo copies of their original counterparts. Secondly, they are very much affordable than their original counterparts. An average Sohne fake watch goes for $250 while the original versions go for $4500 on the average.
In all, the cheapness of the Sohne fake watches does not imply inferiority or lack of efficiency. This is because; the Sohne fake watches are also very effective and functional. They have wonderful chronographs and silver dials that help them keep accurate time always.

Studio Lim’s Sound Pot Speakers

ruben17 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:50:46 +0000

Equally a sculpture as much as an audio speaker, Studio Lim’s porcelain Sound Pot design handles user interaction in a unique direction. A user turns on the unit by grabbing the white NURB shaped device by the knob handle. Flipping it right side up, the speaker blinks on and begins playing; volume is controlled by carefully rolling it from one side or to another.

As noted on the project page, the fragility of these blutooth mp3 speakers obviously dictate the Sound Pot is more of a sculptural exercise than a real world consumer device. But we like the experimentation in regards to user controls, as the Sound Pot’s smooth porcelain finish is a tactile invitation to investigate what looks anything but a speaker.

Still confused what to make of these? Check out the embedded video over at Studio Lim’s website and it will become more clear the “how” and “what” of it all.

GBoard: 19 Keys Dedicated to GMail

ruben17 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:38:13 +0000

Here’s a stocking stuffer for your favourite hardcore GMail user looking who might enjoy streamlining their keyboard shortcuts to a single key command. The 19 key GBoard is a Windows and OS X compatible keyboard which activates and enables common keyboard commands in Gmail into specific single keystrokes. A little bit silly, yet kinda cool at the same time. Check out the vid below and decide for yourself.

Available for $20 from GBoard. Anyone out there have one yet to share feedback?

Cool Zippo for Gundam’s 30th Anniversary

ruben17 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:32:14 +0000

It has been 30 years since Gundam was unveiled and here are nicely designed cool Zippo for Gundam’s 30th anniversary.
If you are interested in Gundam series, they will make you satisfied even though you never smoke.