By Maegan Carberry
Red Eye
Published March 23, 2005
Eric Santiago isn’t happy to part with $250, but getting his hands on a PSP is worth it.
“I’m gonna have it on me 24/7,” said the
16-year-old Oak Park student.
About the size of a thick checkbook, the PSP–PlayStation Portable–can play movies, digital music and games on its widescreen LCD, has built-in Wi-Fi capability for head-to-head play between PSP owners and could eventually offer wireless Internet access.
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Reduce excessive barking without exposing your pet to painful shocks, sprays or sound! While most dogs will bark in reaction to certain stimuli, such as a knock at the door or the unexpected presence of a stranger, persistent barking often indicates an apprehensive or anxious dog. The K9 Kalmer uses an ultrasonic tranquil tune that’s inaudible to people in order to ease the anxiety that triggers your dog’s unwarranted barking. Your neighbors will appreciate it, too!
The K9 Kalmer plugs right into your wall with the included power adapter. Plug it in anywhere: It is housed in a weather-resistant casing, and with a 100-yard range, your dog will be able to hear the music anywhere in the house, regardless of walls and doors. This broad range also makes the K9 Kalmer a handy product if it’s your neighbor’s dog that’s keeping you awake at night.
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Two Gizmos of the Day? Have the Geeks gone crazy? Well, more crazy…
The release date of the long awaited next generation of handheld gaming is today so we had to feature the Sony Playstation Portable!
The era of no-compromises handheld gaming has arrived. Get ready for immersive, 3D gaming on a console that is poised to change the way we think about portable devices. With wireless internet, video and digital music playback, and incredible data storage and connectivity options, the Sony PSP–or PlayStation Portable–is a complete solution for the mobile digital lifestyle. Sony has hit the mark by combining both horsepower and groundbreaking features into a package that weighs just a hair more than half a pound.
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Being the Scrabble geek that I am, I’m all too familiar with the frequent ‘fights’ that used to break out over Scrabble games as to which dictionary was the ‘official’ one for contesting strange, new words. Along came the hardcopy pocket-sized Scrabble dictionary, and you would think those fights would be over, but instead, we had to make sure uber-competitive players weren’t sneaking a look at other words! The dictionary now comes in a very cool electronic version that will hopefully put an end to those problems. 😉
Endorsed by the National SCRABBLE Association, this electronic dictionary can help end word disputes at the touch of a button: simply enter a word, and if it is valid, a brief defintion is provided. Better still, this is more than just an electronic dictionary, this device helps you build playable words with even the thorniest selection of tiles.
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Can’t get enough Texas Hold’Em? Now you can play tournament-style Texas Hold’Em poker all the time. Compete solo against 190 tournament players; or just skip them all and advance to the exciting “Final Table” tournament against nine computer players.
This talking electronic game features an interactive dealer who lets you know when there’s a raise, a re-raise and when the table has reached the betting limit — “That’s the cap!” Combine your two pocket cards with the five communal flop cards to make the best five-card hand at your table and you win! When a player at your table goes broke, the dealer announces, “New player in seat 3.” Outlast all the tournament players and crown yourself Texas Hold’Em champion!
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Unless you’ve been consciously trying to stay away from the Internet, you probably have heard about World of Warcraft from Blizzard. WoW is an online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. World of Warcraft is a “Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game” (MMORPG) which allows thousands of players from across the globe to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory.
WoW has won more awards than we can shake a stick at, but be careful – WoW can be highly addictive!
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Coming this Fall to a Toy Store near you… the Death Star II from Star Wars: Episode VI Lego Set weighing in at 3441 pieces and a price tag of $299… this ain’t your kids Legos!
No one who saw the dreaded Death Star in the classic Star Wars films could ever forget it. Now you can build your own to add to your LEGO® Star Wars collection! This incredibly detailed and faithful replica of the Death Star II from Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi will make an awesome addition to any Star Wars collection. The partially constructed Death Star looms in space above the forest moon of Endor, super laser ready to fire. This unique collectable is sure to rank as one of the greatest LEGO Star Wars models ever produced!
This is quite exciting for a Star Wars Lego geek like me that has most of the Star Wars Lego collection!
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By Fuad Abazovic in San Francisco: Monday 07 March 2005, 23:50 – The Inquirer
WE FLEW half the way around the globe to see a cool new marchitecture and we haven’t been disappointed. Yet.
After decades of listening about Central Processing Units, years of listening about Graphic Processing Units and millimoments of listening about audio processing units, it is time to learn the new term. It’s time to start talking about physics processing units (PPUs).
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Editor’s note: consider the source!
PLAYSTATION PORTABLE NEWS
March 3rd 2005 | 14:30
We know it – now the guys at the UK’s Stuff Magazine have made it official. The PSP is the must-have gadget of the year.
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Are you frustrated with your dog’s unruly behavior — excessive barking, jumping and making a mad dash when visitors come to your door? Now you can get your dog to behave appropriately — not with punishment but with positive reinforcement; by rewarding alternate good behaviors.
It’s easy and fun, too, with Treat & Trainâ„¢, Sharper Image Design’s new remote-controlled kibble dispensing system. This innovative device — when combined with a clinically proven training protocol and short, fun training games — will have your dog behaving beautifully in just a few short weeks. He’ll lie down calmly in a chosen spot when guests come to your door and in other situations where there are lots of distractions.
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