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Posted Mar 13th 2008 6:27AM by Thomas RickerFiled under: Laptops What, you don’t read the official Transportation Security Administration blog? No worries, we’ve got your back on this one with the TSA’s official reaction to Michael Nygard’s missed flight as a result of its incredulous macbook air inspection. TSA agents are in fact trained to look for anomolies. So along come the MBA laptop. It’s new (thus, rarely seen), ridiculously thin, and lacks a mechanical hard drive and any visible ports. Requesting further inspection is exactly what Mr. Nygard should have expected. As surly and detached as TSA officers tend to be, in this case they were doing their job just as they were trained. (Read the full post about ‘TSA explains MacBook Air grounding: just doing its job’…)

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Vizio has launched its very own 20″ LCD HDTV that comes with a depth of just 3.6″, making it suitable for both homes and offices. You will be able to hit maximum resolutions of 1080i or 720p with this, while other features include integrated standard and high definition NTSC/ATSC/clear QAM digital tuners. This allows you to enjoy current HD offerings on both cable and satellite channels as well. You will be able to choose from black or white colors, depending on your interior decoration. A single HDMI input, 8ms response time and RGB computer connection rounds off the list of features for this $399 offering. (Read the full post about ‘Vizio Aims For HDTV Market’…)

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Ajoka has rolled out what looks like a standard belt buckle, but it can actually record 3GP videos in 176 x 144 resolution. Now that’s pathetic, since it isn’t even good enough to put on YouTube, but that’s the standard resolution when it comes to playing videos on cell phones anyway. It will store all video on a 2GB microSD memory card which can hold the equivalent of 65 hours of video. A single battery charge limits its recording time to 3 hours - more than enough for you to capture damning evidence of an office tryst. Best of all is, this belt buckle spy camera cannot be picked up by a wireless camera detector so you can go about with your clandestine recordings without fear. (Read the full post about ‘Ajoka Video Recording Belt’…)

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Overview An ideal choice for small business, Vostro 1200 laptop from Dell is a power packed equipment. Customized with advanced features and software applications, Dell Vostro 1200 laptop is specially designed for ultra-mobility. It sports a 12.1-inch display screen with a tint of style. This lightweight laptop is easy to be carried during business travel. So, bring on Dell Vostro 1200 laptop and avail high performance from its array of exceptional features. Features Optional integrated fingerprint reader for an added security. TrueLife technology for crisp images and amazing color. Optional Intel Core 2 Duo Core Processor. Easy to connect wireless peripherals like headphones, keyboard and mice with optional Bluetooth technology. (Read the full post about ‘Dell Vostro 1200 Laptop’…)

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Take-Two announced its financial results for the 1^st quarter ending January 31. The company was less than spectacular with net revenue down from US$277.3 million this time last year to $240.4 million. The net loss for the company was $38 million compared to $21 million last year.

There was good news for gamers, however, with the top announcement/confirmation being that BioShock 2 is definitely in development and scheduled for a 4^th quarter 2009 release. Illusion Softworks has also been purchased, giving the company exclusive access to series such as Hidden & Dangerous.

(Read the full post about ‘Take-Two announces results, confirms BioShock 2′…)

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While I’ll be the first to admit that a blanket of any sort can’t really be considered a gadget, unless perhaps it has built-in speakers or something. However, this Slanket was designed with gadget lovers in mind. I try to keep my house on the cool side, which means from time to time I’ll find myself on the couch with a blanket trying to work. I enjoy doing this, except that it takes forever to get the blanket situated so that only my head and hands are uncovered. That’s where the Slanket comes in. This giant 60” x 95” blanket has two rather large sleeves through which you can put your arms, leaving only your hands exposed. (Read the full post about ‘The Slanket makes curling up with gadgets easier than ever’…)

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Hi-Fi specialist Arcam of the UK has just confirmed that it is developing a Blu-ray player, after waiting for months on end to see Blu-ray emerge truimphant over its bitter battle with hd dvd. Unfortunately, Arcam fans will have to wait until 2009 at the earliest in order to see the fruits of their labor. According to Arcam, this long wait is due to having to build their own technology from the player from ground up instead of just purchasing existing technology from a supplier and slapping their logo on it. Top marks for effort, but what happens if Blu-ray still doesn’t pick up by then since most people are generally happy with regular DVDs? Strike the iron while it is hot, I say. (Read the full post about ‘Arcam Takes Blu-ray Route’…)

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British Labour MP Austin Mitchell is as annoyed as we are about the UK police’s persecution of photographers. The Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby, England has tabled a formal motion to introduce a “photography code”, which would make clear the rights of people to take photographs in public places: [T]his house is concerned to encourage the spread and enjoyment of photography as the most genuine and accessible people’s art; deplores the apparent increase in the number of reported incidents in which police, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) or wardens attempt to stop street photography, and order the deletion of photographs or the confiscation of cards, cameras or film on various specious grounds. (Read the full post about ‘UK Politician Calls Police War On Photography “Daft”’…)

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The new Sarastro II speakers from Verity Audio ranks just below the company’s flagship Lohengrin II, but don’t let that little stat fool you since this high end eXR (extend range) speaker line is every bit the music monster as you might have ever seen before. Not only does the new range feature priceless features like extended efficiency, dynamics, power and superiors bandwidth, the Sarastro II also incorporates Verity’s custom-made and patented resonance free aluminum foil ribbon tweeter, a 6” midrange, and an 11” woofer. The two piece cabinet design also sees the woofer being mounted in a rear firing as well as a rear ported configuration. (Read the full post about ‘Verity’s high-end Sarastro II Speakers are here’…)

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Acer “Gemstone Blue” Aspire is available in 18.4-inch or 16-inch. It has a full-HD 1920 x 1080 display and NVIDIA GeForce 9650M (512MB GDDR3 memory) graphics. It is said to have 3 hours playback on the 18.4″, and 2.5 hours of movie playback on the 16″ one. There will be another version called “SD” that will feature 720p playback of either DVD or Blu-ray. (Read the full post about ‘Acer releases Full-HD “Gemstone Blue” Aspire Notebook’…)

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