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Superb Xbox 360 mods!
Philip Wong | Mar 18, 2008
If you don't like it, mod it (slang for modifying in geek terminology)! While yours truly is a firm believer in this strange discipline armed with a 550W power drill and precision dremel, this chap is bringing the art of "modding" to a whole new level with these brilliant Xbox 360 projects.
Benjamin has virtually ripped apart an Elite console and retrofitted the innards into a laptop chassis. The result is a self-contained Halo-themed Xbox LAN (network) party machine with extra icing such as an inbuilt 17-inch flat-panel screen, keyboard and even a Microsoft Live Vision camera.
He's since been back on the drawing board with a tweaked one-handed concoction of the wireless controller. Though pretty much in prototype stage, the revised iteration features dual analog sticks, as well as a PlayStation-styled directional pad and quick exchange AA batteries compartment.
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Via Ubergizmo | Photo credit: Benhack.com
Blinged-out Nintendo Wii
Philip Wong | Mar 17, 2008
What better way to dress up your precious Nintendo Wii than to either send it for a G-mask (stick-on overlay) makeover or try one of these 20,000 Swarovski crystals-encrusted blings. For US$4,000, Crystal Icing is offering its "The Brawl To End Them All" series crystallized Wii. There is a choice of the iconic Mario himself or his arch nemesis Bowser to take home. Both are brought to life against a contrasting white-and-blue background, complete with the highly sought-after in-game, Invincibility Star.
Via Bornrich.org | Photo credit: Crystal Icing
Sharp Shootin' Remote Control
Juniper Foo | Mar 17, 2008
The media center as a work of art?
Mike Yamamoto | Mar 17, 2008
Although there are many ways to showcase a plasma or LCD screen as a framed work of art, this example from Milan-based Vismara Design isn't one of the better examples. In fact, when we first saw these framed media centers on Dvice, we thought it was some kind of joke, maybe something one might find in a novelty shop--in gold or silver, no less.
But if you've decorated your entire house with the faux gallery motif, you'll be pleased to know that a matching framed shelf to store CDs and DVDs is also available. Classy.
Via Crave CNET
Slimmer and eco-friendly LCD monitors
Philip Wong | Mar 14, 2008
Taiwanese AU Optronics is planning a new generation of widescreen monitor-centric LCD panels. These have video-tuned 1,920 x 1,080-pixel resolution ideal for full-HD playback, as well as a thinner and power-saving design. For example, its 24-inch panel is just 14mm-thick compared to conventional 35mm offerings, while consuming up to 50-percent less power. The enhancements were brought about by reducing florescent backlighting units. This, fortunately, does not come at the expense of screen brightness and contrast performance.
According to its press release, these 16:9 aspect ratio panels were developed to meet growing demand in computer monitors and personal entertainment convergence. The full lineup will comprise various screen sizes from 15 to 32 inches. These are expected to debut from Q2 2008, with a 27-inch equivalent slated in Q4.
Via Fareast gizmos | Photo credit: AU Optronics
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