High Definition DVD’s: Will Anyone Care?
The announcement of a release date for the first Blu-Ray DVD’s brought about a mixed response. Beside my disdain for two competing versions of high definition playback devices, my next thought runs to the usability of either format.
With the MPAA insisting on what can only be described as draconian copy protection measures, the question that […]
Apple Debuts Intel Based Mac Mini’s
Coupled with the announcement of their iPod Hi-Fi, Apple also announced new Intel versions of their Mac Mini. They are offering two versions- the $599 version has a 1.5 GHz Core Solo processor, 60 GB HDD and a slot load Combo drive. The $799 version has a 1.66 GHz Core Duo processor, 80 GB HDD and […]
Apple’s New iPod Hi-Fi
Apple today unveiled the iPod Hi-Fi. For $349, you get a single cabinet speaker system with an included iPod docks for any iPod (some require cables sold separately) and a remote control. Just plug your iPod in and use it as a stereo system. The high points of the system are the remote, the ability […]
iPod Touchscreen Faked by ‘Attack of the Show’
The image above has been circulating around the internet for awhile now, and it has lead to rampant rumors about a upcoming iPod touchscreen.
Unfortunately, this image was admittedly faked by one of my favorite programs - G4’s “Attack of the Show” and sent off to Engadget to be spread across the internet.
Some even went so […]
Sony’s 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
A Sony press release reveals that a 4GB Memory Stick will be available on the market for a whopping $250.
The 4GB storage capacity would make it the largest on the market today.
The press release writes:
At one-third the size and half the weight of the standard-size Memory Stick® card the 4GB PRO Duo media is designed […]
Google to Digitize Entire National Archives Video Library
…and they are offering it to the public for free.
Google announced today that they will be helping the National Archives digitize their entire video library and that they will be offering the content via Google Video for free.
Naturally, this content will be well recieved by history buffs and teachers looking for better videos for the […]
The Coolest Kitchen Utensil Ever!
I can’t say that I spend too much time thinking about or shopping for kitchen based gadgetry…but I have finally found something worth picking up.
Behold…ViceVersa’s Voodoo Knife holder.
It’s available for purchase here.
Posted by Sean
Dangerous Gadgets and Toys
Because we care, Nerd Approved is offering a short list of dangerous yet strangely enticing gadgets and toys for your safety…and enjoyment.
So, do not purchase, use, or think about the following products:
United Nuclear Magnets: Apparently, these magnets are so ridiculously strong that they could easily break your arm should they come anywhere near one another.
USB […]
Goodbye Jeeves, Hello Ask.com
The folks at AskJeeves have ditched the butler and reinvented themselves as Ask.com.
The new Ask.com interface features a slick, new, do-it yourself toolbar that allows users to get what they want in fewer clicks than rival engines like Google and Yahoo!
“Other engines just do 10 blue links and ads around them. We have really gone […]
Review: ‘Black’ for XBox
The last hurrah for the original XBox console was touted as the porn of first person shooters - no plot, all action. Sounds great right?
Reviews:
1UP: (7 out of 10)”Black is bold in its simplicity, an elemental force that makes a strong, singular statement: It intends to be the most adrenaline-pumping, testosterone-infused shooter ever. And in […]