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Samsung YX-M1Z Helix XM2go Portable Satellite Radio/MP3 Player

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Samsung YX-M1Z Helix XM2go Portable Satellite Radio/MP3 Player

The next step in the evolution of Satellite Radio/MP3 players is the latest portable being pushed by XM Radio. [Practically the same player is actually being sold by Pioneer as well (it’s called the Inno).] The Helix gives you access to 170 channels of XM Radio, *plus* a GB of storage space that can be used to store MP3s and WMAs, *and* record live XM radio for playback at a later time. 1 GB of storage translates into roughly 50 hours of play time, which is pretty considerable. This is all featured in a lightweight palm-sized unit with a 180×180 full-color TFT screen. If XM could figure out how to match the price of iPods on a byte by byte basis, then they could have an iPod-killer on their hands. Until then, it’s a Nano-sized player with the huge feature of being able to play XM radio.

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Neuros Recorder 2 owners — Do not upgrade your PSP to Version 2.7

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Bad Sony bad… Sony’s latest firmware upgrade causing problems with Neuros’ RC2 product.

Sony has recently offered a firmware upgrade for the PSP from Version 2.6 to Version 2.7. We donÂ’t think Sony did this on purpose, but, for now, PSPs with the upgraded firmware wonÂ’t play files recorded with the Recorder 2. A second result of this issue is that any files you may have recorded previously with the Recorder 2 would need to be converted to play on PSPs having the upgraded Version 2.7 firmware.

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Hack your iPod, Play Doom

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Bet you never thought of this. With a little (ok, sometimes a lot) tweaking, you can download subway maps, or Merriam-Webster’s pocket dictionary to your iPod, use it to track your running progress, find dates (yes, find dates), and best of all, play Doom! The Doom thing requires that you wipe your Apple firmware and install Linux, but Doom, you get to play Doom. Naturally, being Linux, you can install all kinds of apps on there, like lots of other games, Wikipedia, and even a basic Unix shell. Nice overview article here, but check out iPodLinux.org for all of the juicy details on how to void your iPod warranty. Sorry, I phrased that badly… I meant to say: improve your iPod. 😉

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Another One Bites the Dust: R.I.P. Gizmondo

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Gizmondo Another gizmo company who underdelivered is apparently no more. The Geeks expect the domains for gizmondo.com and their parent company of tigertelematrics.com to be up for sale sooner than later as neither are responding today.

In fact, Windows for Devices speculates that “Gizmondo Europe, maker of the eponymously named Windows CE-based Gizmondo gaming device, and parent company Tiger Telematics, reportedly have closed up shop.” MSN Mobiles reported that April 16th, 2006, the Gizmondo store closed their doors on Regent Street in London.

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GamePark GP2X

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GamePark GP2X

Since we’re halfway through this month’s contest, we figured we would feature the sponsored gizmo of the month: the GamePark GP2X! You better check your current geek credits and make sure to participate in the site to obtain a couple tickets to try to win this sweet gizmo.

The GP2X is the hottest handheld system for geeks as the unit is priced right, can use regular AA batteries and is open source! That’s right, the GP2X runs off Linux, but if you didn’t want to know that… you couldn’t tell with the interface. These units can only be imported (check out the GIMME! link or the GP2X Shop).

The geeks got their hands on a review copy and we’ve posted our review here.

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Talkman for Sony PSP

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Talkman for Sony PSP

The Talkman is a real-world killer app for the Sony PSP! This software (with a USB microphone) is a voice-activated translation application allowing you to interact in foreign languages using your PSP!

The software translates between English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese (the official language in China, although there are countless varieties and dialects) and Korean. Make your PSP multi-lingual!

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RIM to launch Blackberry in China

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RIM, the Canadian firm that brought us the Crack… uhh, Blackberry, announced that they are set to launch their service in China by approximately mid-year. They are going to partner with China Mobile, which is the largest cellular telecom in the world. Interestingly enough, not too long ago, China Unicom, a competing telco, launched their version of the Blackberry service, appropriately (or not) called the Redberry. RIM could have an interesting fight on their hands, but with an opportunity to get themselves out of the hole they dug by not paying NTP on time.

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TabletKioskTM Introduces New UMPC Device

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Torrance, CA, 3/27/2006

TabletKioskTM, a leader in Tablet PC and exhibit centric computing solutions, announces the much anticipated launch of their new Ultra Mobile PC, eoTM which will begin shipping the last week of April 2006.

eoTM represents the new generation of mobile computing. Measuring 9�W x 5.75�H x 1�D and weighing just under 2 pounds, eoTM is the most portable and convenient Tablet PC device for taking handwritten notes, accessing the internet, instant messaging, listening to music, viewing movies and playing games. eoTM enables you to connect, communicate and accomplish any task anywhere, any time, and be entertained and informed wherever life takes you.

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Memeo iExtend (Turn your iPod into a PDA)

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Memeo iExtend (Turn your iPod into a PDA)

Attached to your iPod at the hip? Yet you want to have PDA-like functions without lugging around another device? Then try out the iExtend from Memeo. It’s a piece of software that syncs up things like your e-mail, notes, calendar, contacts and even files with your iPod. Memeo also touts iExtend as a great mechanism for using your iPod as an alternative to a USB memory stick. One of the software’s features is something called SmartPick which tracks and backs-up files on your computer to your pod. This is a pretty slick piece of software for the price.

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Beanbag Cell Phone Chair

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Beanbag Cell Phone Chair

No batteries needed for this gizmo-hugging device. Get one or two of these mini beanbags, stick them in an accessible location and drop your cell phone/blackberry/PDA/iPod into them when you’re at home. You’ll never lose those little gadgets again. Comes in lots of colors: Neon Green, Turquoise, Orange, Red, Fuschia, Charcoal and White.

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