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Xbox 360 Arcade gets internal memory

Philip Wong | Dec 03, 2008

One thing that bugs us when it comes to the Xbox 360 is its bazaar array of external accessories, such as its memory unit addon, snap-on Wi-Fi adapter and wired USB game controllers. While Microsoft defends this design by touting "more user choices", they do clutter up the console and give it a Christmas tree-like outlook. Nonetheless, the Redmond company is upgrading the Xbox 360 Arcade with 256MB internal memory for storing game data. That's one less eyesore to tackle and a big step toward a tidier console.

We're still awaiting confirmation on the Asia availability of the stepped-up Arcade package and will update once this information trickles in.

Via Ubergizmo

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A Porsche or glass speaker for US$168,000?

Philip Wong | Dec 02, 2008

Would you spend US$168,000 on a set of fast wheels or a Japanese loudspeaker system? The thing is Hario (which literally means "the king of glass" in the land of the rising sun) has just produced possibly the world's priciest glass boom boxes. The five-piece kit from the glassware specialist comprises a subwoofer (center), dual midrange drivers (flank) and a pair of tweeters (in between) for high-end extension.

Judging from the photo, these are passive speakers which look likely to require individual audio amplifiers for each component. That's going to add to the already stellar cost. According to Hario, these "hardy" speakers are made from heat-resistant glass and took substantial effort to design and build. For the record, the product was developed over 44 months, involving a total of 23 subcontractors. For a single order of 10 pieces or more, you could cart home these beauties at a bargain USS$105,000 each. Mass order, anyone?

Via Crunchgear | Photo credit: Crunchgear

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