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USB Super 16 Port Hub

One of the most common problems with computers today is the lack of USB ports. Well, there are probably a billion different USB hubs in the market today, but the USB Super 16 Port Hub stands out from the pack, not just because of its 16 USB ports, but also due to its $160 price tag. When you do the math, that’s roughly $10 per USB port. To further justify the price, there’s also a physical switch on the hub, allowing you to connect two computers to it at the same time, and switch between them. Would you shell out $160 for this USB hub, or would you take the $160 and buy a bunch of cheap USB hubs instead?

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Amazon Kindle App For Android To Appear On Dell Streak?

It seems that the upcoming Dell Streak (Mini 5) will have a few services from Amazon preinstalled, most notably, the Kindle app. A promo picture for the Streak shows “Kindle book reader applications” amongst the list of Amazon content, as well as Amazon MP3, Amazon Video Streams, and the Amazon Store. The Kindle app is already available for Apple’s iPhone and RIM’s BlackBerry platform, so it shouldn’t be too far fetched to see the Kindle app hitting Google’s Android OS too. Would you want to read your Kindle books on a Dell Streak, or do you think that dedicated eBook readers such as Amazon’s Kindle are still the best way to read eBooks?

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Turn Your MSI Wind Netbook Into An iPad

Can’t wait for Apple’s iPad to ship to your doorstep? Well, if you have a MSI Wind and a bunch of technical know-how, not to mention a ruthless streak that will allow you to gut your netbook, you should be able to come up with your own frakentablet using your MSI Wind. Someone over at the MSI Wind fansite, Insanely Wind, has removed the keyboard and popped a touchscreen display to the bottom half of the MSI Wind and turned in into some sort of tablet device. Add in a hackintosh build of OS X, and you’ve got something resembling an iPad, but with a whole lot more storage space, faster speed, VGA output, webcam, USB ports, and a built-in card reader. Not too shabby eh?

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Moonlight Cushion Aims To Keep You Happy

The Moonlight Cushion probably isn’t something you want to bring to bed with you every night, but if you’re looking for something to accompany you while you’re watching a movie all alone, this (or a human partner) might just do the trick. It’s packed with low energy LED lights, kept in a zip-up compartment. The colors will be cycled through, and you’ll only need to tap it to switch it on or off. If you think a cushion with trippy lights will keep you happy, you can pick one of these up for £24.99 ($38).

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Control Your DSLR Via A Nintendo DS With The Open Camera Controller Hack

Some folks over at the HDRLabs have come up with a rather cool hack for their DSLR camera and Nintendo DS. Dubbed the Open Camera Controller (OCC), it uses an older Nintendo DS to control the functions of Canon DSLR cameras, though Olympus and Sigma cameras are also supported. The best part is, this device can make connected cameras perform functions that the manufacturers didn’t add in by default on the camera, such as the ability to capture time lapse shots with a built-in alarm and triggering the shutter by clapping your hands instead of pressing the shutter button. If you’re interested in coming up with one of these yourself, instructions on how to do so have been posted by HDRLabs. The OCC was tested with the Canon 30D, 40D, 50D, 5D and 5D Mark II, Sigma DSLRs, the Casio EX-FX1 and the Olympus E-P1.

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Fuji FinePix Z700EXR Features Pet Detection

Don’t find pictures of human beings rewarding? Well, maybe pets are more up your street? Not only is the Fuji FinePix X700EXR able to detect human faces, it can also detect up to 10 cat or dog faces per photo. Of course, if your pet is a turtle or goldfish, then you’re probably out of luck. So if you’ve got a penchant for snapping hundreds of pictures of your cat/dog, this might just be the camera for you. The FinePix X700EXR will be going for $280 later this month.

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Zoom G2Nu And G2.1Nu Guitar Pedals Offer USB Recording

Guitar fans out there who are embracing the digital revolution will certainly be glad to hear that Zoom has introduced the G2Nu and the G2.1Nu guitar effects pedals, both that feature 100 preset guitar sounds, 20 of which have been approved by Steve Vai himself. The main difference between the two pedals would be the inclusion of a built-in expression pedal on the G2.1Nu. There’s also a 1.9-inch display to help keep you in touch with the pedal, but more importantly, both units sport integrated USB ports, allowing you to record directly to your computer via these pedals. Too bad there isn’t any official pricing or release information just yet. Is this going to be the latest thing on your Christmas wish list?

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SXSW Day 1and 2 Photo Gallery

[SXSW] SXSW Interactive, held in Austin, started on Friday and the events schedule is pretty hectic. Check out our photo gallery to get a vibe of the conference.

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Winait CD130BT Super Slim Digital Camera

Looking for a super slim digital camera to make you feel like James Bond? Well, the Winait CD130BT might be just what you’re looking for. Measuring in at just 13.5mm thick (or thin?), the camera sports some rather average specs, but you’ll probably be able to overlook than due to its ultra-slim design. For $24.99, you’ll pick up an ultra-slim camera that takes 640×480 resolution pictures, and saves them onto its 64MB of on board memory. Of course, considering how common cameras are on mobile phones nowadays, you probably already have a better alternative, albeit not in such a slim design.

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Spiderpodium iPhone Holder Looks Creepy

We’ve already seen many different cradles for Apple’s iPhone, but you have to admit that the Spiderpodium does seem to stand out from the others, not least because it has eight bendable spider-like legs. You’ll be able to bend the legs to hold up your iPhone on various surfaces, probably even the handlebars of your bike, not that we’re advocating you fiddle with your iPhone while riding it. The Spiderpodium is currently up for preorder for £14.99 ($23 USD) and it will be available on March 29th.

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Cooler Modified Into A Beach Stereo

Ever wanted to take your stereo down with you to the beach, but didn’t want it to get spoilt due to water damage? Well, check out the Beach Stereo, created by Adam. The cooler is obviously already water tight, and holes have been cut in the front and back for speakers, not to mention a water-tight bezel and cover for the controls on the deck. The unit is powered by a battery inside, allowing you to share your favorite tunes even at locations where there isn’t any electricity, and has bad weather conditions. Not too shabby eh? Certainly looks like something you could build on your own too.

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Replace Your Dead iPad If The Battery Dies For $99

Here’s something rather interesting regarding Apple’s iPad. Normally if your iPhone’s battery dies and needs a replacement, Apple will service the device for a fee, meaning it will probably just swap in a new battery for you. But according to the latest FAQ page from Apple regarding the iPad, it seems that it’s offering to replace your iPad for a service fee ($99) in the event that your iPad battery decides to kick the bucket. It’s hard to tell if this is a typo or a serious deal, but there are certainly pros and cons to your iPad being replaced for $99, not to mention you’ll almost certainly be getting a refurbished unit. If your iPad battery died, and you had to pay $99, would you rather Apple changed the battery, letting you keep your sentimental iPad, or would you be happier with a “new” refurbished unit?

Apple iPad battery FAQ.

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