Mythbusters use a massive paint ball gun to recreate the Mona Lisa.

It appears that Adam and Jamie were hired by the nVidia folks to provide a demonstration of relative computing power at the nVision trade show. Exactly what they’re supposed to be demonstrating is unclear from the video because it’s heavily edited, but the end result is still pretty cool. They use a massive paint ball . . . → Read More: Mythbusters use a massive paint ball gun to recreate the Mona Lisa.

Sony announces new 160GB PS3 Bundle and Wireless Keypad at Leipzig.

Sony seems to be falling into a pattern with how they market the PS3. Since the beginning they’ve offered two models of the console and as time goes on they drop the low-end model and make the high-end the new low-end and introduce a new high-end version.  Originally it was the 20GB and 60GB models . . . → Read More: Sony announces new 160GB PS3 Bundle and Wireless Keypad at Leipzig.

Darth Vader and R2D2 USB hubs reveal the true power of your geekiness.

I’m torn. I’ve had the TARDIS USB hub on my Amazon.com Wish List for ages now, but I’m also drawn to these two hubs modeled after iconic Star Wars characters:

Meet the $68 animatronic Darth Vader and R2D2 USB hubs. Just stuff a USB Princess Leia into Darth’s neck and watch the dark lord’s . . . → Read More: Darth Vader and R2D2 USB hubs reveal the true power of your geekiness.

Now you can get KITT in your own car.

I’ve been meaning to buy a GPS navigation system for the car for awhile now and the folks at Mio have found a way to make that an urgent need with the upcoming release of the Knight Rider GPS Navigation.

When we were first contacted by Mio about their Knight Rider device, we couldn’t wait . . . → Read More: Now you can get KITT in your own car.

Best Amazon.com Customer Reviews page EVAR!

I never got around to writing about it, but awhile back word was spreading on the blogs about an amazingly overpriced set of ethernet cables being put out by the folks at Denon that supposedly enhanced audio playback to such a degree that they were selling these cables for a mere $500. No, that’s not . . . → Read More: Best Amazon.com Customer Reviews page EVAR!

I have found my next computer workstation.

I may have to sell a kidney or two to get it, but damn if this isn’t the ultimate workstation for computing and gaming: The Emperor!

At the press of a button, the Emperor’s tail section (the large articulated arm that holds the monitors) rises to allow the user to be seated, then lowers back . . . → Read More: I have found my next computer workstation.

The hard disk you’ve been waiting for!

Oh yes, I can remember those bygone days when this was what we geeks lusted for:

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Found over at BB Gadgets.

Looking for info on HDTVs.

I apologize that my blog posting has been lighter than usual lately. It’s not so much that I’ve been overly busy as much as it’s the simple fact that I’ve not found much that inspires me to write about it. So I’ve been putting up entries like this one where I pick your guy’s brains . . . → Read More: Looking for info on HDTVs.

Sony’s new USB turntable lets you digitize your old records.

This would probably be the perfect gift for my brother who has a massive collection of vinyl records, but not so much for me. While I do have some records around someplace I couldn’t tell you if they’re in the boxes we have in the basement waiting for us to move back into our own . . . → Read More: Sony’s new USB turntable lets you digitize your old records.

Bankrupt: Our favorite junk dealers over at The Sharper Image

Read about it here: The Consumerist: Sharper Image Suspends Acceptance of Gift Cards Due to Bankruptcy

From the story:

Despite issuing a press release claiming that they “will continue to conduct business as usual”, The Shaper Image has suspended redemption of all gift certificates after filing for bankruptcy late on Tuesday.

After receiving . . . → Read More: Bankrupt: Our favorite junk dealers over at The Sharper Image