Author: Shel
Tetris on your iPod?
Interesting pics have emerged today of what appears to be an iPod Photo running a colour version of the retro game Tetris. This is apparently due to be included in the iPod Photo's new Software 1.2 due for release later…
Next generation graphics cards sighted
From behind closed doors at this year's Computex exhibition comes word of the nVidia 'G70' chip, the next step in graphics card technology. These will be behind the soon to be announced Geforce 7 series which will include a…
Holy merchandising Batman!
Arriving with the release of the promising new film 'Batman Begins' is a selection of themed toys that show a kitsch style rivalling even some of Lucas' efforts. Our favourite is the Batman and Scarecrow (his new nemesis) walkie-talkie set….
Toshiba reveals Satellite M40
Ah, another day, another laptop trying to subvert the TV for pride of place in front of the sofa. When someone makes a laptop with a 27" screen then maybe I'll consider it, but for now lets just admit that…
MSI MEGA PC 915
MSI's Entertainment Gaming Appliance, or MEGA PC is a unusual piece of hardware that comes with some interesting features. This 'barebones' system comes without any software on board equating to a big monetary saving but it does include a powerful…
MSI MEGA VIEW 566 Pro
Amongst a load of goodies announced by MSI in preparation for the upcoming Computex exhibition in Taipei was this nifty little gadget. The MEGA VIEW 566 Pro is an improved version of the 566 – a portable media device,…
Toshiba launches Qosmio G20
Toshiba's Qosmio series has met a good reception worldwide for the "4-in-1" abilities. This means that it has enhanced features that supports TV, Audio, DVD/HDD Recording and PC functionality. Now Toshiba has announced a new addition to the series in…
Nintendo DS rumours are rumbling
Probably the last morsel of information to finally wriggle out of the wasteland of E3-2005-that-was and worm its way over to our sister-blog Games Digest is an interesting rumour that there may soon be 'rumble pak' equivalent for the Nintendo…
Sony's Dual Layer DVD Hard Disk recorder combo
The distinguishing feature of Sony's RDR-HX510 is that it's the first DVD/HDD combo recorder to be capable of recording to dual layer DVD-R format discs. Similar to other recorders of its breed, the HX510 is compatible with DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R…
The first wireless iPod stereo adapter to work legally in the UK
I doubt I'm the only one who is still a little bitter about FM adapters for the iPod, such as the iTrip or AirPlay, being illegal. Fortunately, in spite of draconian laws which label such harmless devices as contraband in…