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USB powered Yoda

melissa — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:55:26 +0000

It seems like Star Wars merchandise never seems to get old, and Yoda is always a popular figure. Next, Tokyo-based Cube Works has announced a mini Yoda figure, which you can plug into your computer. You’ll be able to control the light on the lightsaber as well as Yoda’s cheeks via software installed on your computer. The site does not that it was designed for the Japanese version of Windows, so you might want to tread with caution if you’re installing it on a non-Japanese version of Windows. Being a Jedi Master, Yoda certainly won’t come cheap, as he’s priced at $65.52 plus shipping.

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Buffalo USB 3.0 External Drive

melissa — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:47:19 +0000

It looks like we’ll be seeing a more and more USB 3.0 devices over the next year, and Buffalo certainly wants to be one of the early adopters with its DriveStation HD-HXU3. The main feature of the drive is obviously it’s support for USB 3.0, which means it can transfer up to 625MB/s, a considerable boost over USB 2.0 or even FireWire. The drive is compatible with Mac or Windows, and you can pick up either the 1TB, 1.5TB or 2TB model, which are going for $200, $250 and $400 respectively.

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Microsoft Faces Lawsuit Over Xbox Memory Card Ban

melissa — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:39:32 +0000

Datel Design & Development, the manufacturer of Max Memory cards for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console, has filed a complaint against Microsoft, accusing it of violating antitrust law. The company isn’t happy that Microsoft released a software update earlier this month that stops gamers from storing data on unlicensed memory cards.

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BassJump Subwoofer For Your MacBook

melissa — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:32:47 +0000

Do you feel that your MacBook’s speakers lack some punch? Well, additional bass would certainly help, and that’s the aim of BassJump. The device is really a subwoofer, letting you keep using your MacBook speakers as satellite speakers, while the BassJump handles the bass. You’ll need to install a preference pane on your Mac, and connect the BassJump via a USB port. At $80, it’s not all that cheap, but it’s probably something to consider if you’re happy with your MacBook’s speakers but want more bass.

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