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PSP gets pampered
Mike Yamamoto | Mar 07, 2008
It even comes with a remote for those viewers with good enough eyesight to watch the small screen from a distance. Other than that it looks fairly standard, which is a good thing given some of the possible alternatives.
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X-mini Max: A mini review
Juniper Foo | Mar 05, 2008
For those who've been anticipating the stereo edition for close to a year, the X-mini Max will be retailing for S$69 (US$48); not a princely sum when one considers the overall package--portability, stereo, and a bombastic bass for its size. But considering that the 1GB iPod shuffle now retails for just S$78, the X-mini Max may just be a mite above most people's price threshold. Alternatively, you can wait out a price drop if you have your eye on this device.
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Warning: Your iPod may get you mugged
Elinor Mills | Mar 05, 2008
A friend of mine got her throat sliced in a daytime iPod mugging a year and a
half ago. Even the police were amazed at the violent nature of the attack.
Fortunately, the cut didn't go too deep and she is fine except for the scar and
possibly some lingering post-traumatic-stress symptoms.
Her tale is indicative of a wider trend. A new study (PDF) entitled "Is there an iCrime Wave?" concludes that the mainstream use of iPods and other gadgets has led to a rise in such street crime.
Not only are the white iPod earbuds easy to spot, but iPod users are often looking down at the devices, making those people easy targets. The high price tag of iPods and the fact that they are easy to resell gives even more motivation to would-be thieves. This is the perfect-storm scenario for a snatch-and-grab on the bus or sidewalk, the study finds. (In Boston and New York, Sidekicks are apparently a popular gadget to steal, according to Metro Boston.)
However, the San Francisco Chronicle pokes some holes in the study, noting that while robberies jumped in 2005 and 2006, increases were higher in small and midsize cities with fewer commuters and congested sidewalks. There was also a jump in 2001, before the iPod became so popular.
Regardless, it's a good idea to keep your eyes open, your ears peeled, and your gadget in your pocket when you are in public.
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Sega raises your heart rate, without games
Mike Yamamoto | Mar 03, 2008
The latest evidence of the trend comes from Sega Toys, though it hardly looks like something aimed at your average adolescent. The Body Trainer sounds a lot like Yamaha's BodiBeat, which chooses songs that supposedly match your heart rate, though we do like the fact that Sega's versions contains all the electronics in its headset. (We could never figure out how people keep their earbuds from falling out during a workout.)
Just enter your vitals and choose a level of exercise, according to Dvice, and the Body Trainer will "adjust the pace of the music to optimize your routine". No matter how it works, we hope game companies will continue down the fitness path. After all, they certainly couldn't do any worse than the hula chair.
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