Ebooks again - on the one hand, after moving and dealing with hundreds of collected books, I have a certain positive feeling about an eBook reader where only memory cards need to be stacked. On the other hand: probably there will be regional restrictions and similar nonsense again, and I have no desire for that. I just want to read the originals when they are available much earlier (or simply because I often want to avoid the often appalling translations). And how does it look with the availability of English-language titles in German stores? Let's see how this develops in reality ...

MyDigitalSSD - and that's where you'll find the cool SSDs for the Asus. Up to 64GB and all as SLC (which is significantly faster than MLC, making the D: drive on the Little Fat one much faster - C: is already designed as SLC).

SSD expansion to 32 or 64 GB - yeah, I know, a 32G SLC SSD costs just as much as the Eee PC and that's completely crazy. Yes, ok, I got it. I'll bookmark the link here anyway for future use. Who knows, maybe I'll still be overcome by the urge.

ThinkGeek :: Luxeed Dynamic Pixel LED Keyboard - not bad either, but only Windows and not ergonomic.

ThinkGeek :: Optimus Maximus Keyboard - does anyone have 1600 dollars for me? Well, it's not available in an ergonomic form anyway.

BeagleBoard.org - nice small ARM-based computer with quite impressive performance. Could almost tempt me to play around with it.

Drobo - doesn't sound uncool, that thing. Data redundancy at array level when using heterogeneous disk configurations, that's already nice. Classic arrays often have the problem that only equal disk sizes are used (larger disks then have unused free space), which is why increasing the capacity forces you to replace all disks. Something like the Drobo is of course much more flexible, and behind the Time Capsule it would also be a quite practical device. And the price is not really shockingly high - considering what you get for it.

Olympus LS-10 digital recorder - for future reference. Could be interesting (chasing sounds to then edit them and e.g. use them in SL)

Victorian All-in-One PC - nice mod job.

chumby - damn. Still only available in the USA. I also want a useless gadget on the table!

WiebeTech Micro Storage Solutions - HotPlug - Move a computer to battery power and transport it without ever shutting it down. - coolio, easily pack up and carry a computer while it's running. And thus, for example, negate disk encryption - because if the user is logged in, access to the encrypted media is usually possible (at least if the encrypted drive is logged in). Clever idea.

Macworld: Carl Zeiss presents video glasses for iPods - hmm, if someone now writes a hack for support in e.g. the Second Life client ...

Solar + Tiny PC + Linux = Sweeeet - Mini-PC with solar power. Cool.

Leatherman Skeletool: The Lightweight Multi-Tool You'll Actually Use - clearly has a "must-have" factor. Preferably the carbon fiber version.

1.3 Megapixel USB Digital Microscope - doesn't look bad. Could be a nice toy.

Cyborg-Feeling for everyone - if they have the 600 euros. Otherwise, wait for the mass-market version. Techno-phobias and warnings of the downfall of the Western world by the personal environment included.

Desktop Factory announces cheap 3D printer - let's see if this or maybe one of the various free Fabber projects comes first. But one thing is certain: since my enthusiasm for 3D construction in SL, I want to have something like this.

Fab @ Home - interesting project, a Fabber for DIY. Prices of the components still quite high (approx. 2400 US$), but already an approach.

RepRap - and another free fabber.

Parallelport-Adapter with USB and Bluetooth - I still have an old Epson (A2 inkjet printer - you don't just give something like that away), which I could actually revive with this ...

ATI-Graphics Chips Fold Proteins Faster - of course. Just a matter of time until the GPUs become more powerful than the CPUs.

Freeplay Energy Plc. - rechargeable battery system powered by pedal force.

FireWire-Ultra SCSI Converter FR1SX[RATOC] - Use SCSI devices with Firewire.

Apple replaces defective MacBook Pro batteries - I need to check what I have.

Running Linux on the Sony UX-180p - nett!

MacMini with Core-Duo

Sir Steve announces the MacMini Intel Core Duo - and I think I want one. After all, it's definitely nice to have two processors on your work computer. Especially if the chipset also steps up a bit - the one in the MacMini PPC is not exactly the fastest.

However, my dream setup (Core Duo, 2 GB Ram, 120 GB hard drive, Apple Care) would easily cost me 1500 euros. Ouch.

SonyStyle USA - PRS-500

The Sony eReader PRS-500 - the one with the electronic paper as display - is now out in the USA. 350 US$. But the software for the transfer seems to be only for the PC and somehow I don't read anywhere that you can just normally copy files onto it to read them. I hope they will provide more details that the device can also be used with OS X or other systems - on the other hand, Sony is one of the main proponents of DRM and similar nonsense, so it wouldn't surprise me if the platform remains a closed platform. Then it's probably waiting for the competition ...

#4G European Grounded "Shuko" Adapter. Walkabout Travel Gear (tm) - Adapter for a bunch of plug formats on Schuko. Could be my savior if Expansys does not have the power supply for the i-Tech keyboard available in Schuko version ...

PlayDeluxe Shop - Online-Shop - there's also an English-to-German adapter. Much cheaper. Search for "adapter englisch".

ThoughtFix on the Nokia 770: USB Power Injector 2 - external battery pack for the Nokia tablet - also usable for other devices with USB powering (iPod etc.). For DIY.

Just got a fright...

... but it's only half as bad. The new Core Duo Mac is an iMac, not a Mac Mini. Who cares about the power-hungry display with built-in computer, I'm into energy-saving cookie tins. Phew. Dodged a bullet there, I thought my standard problem - I buy something and shortly thereafter it's better, faster or cheaper to get - has struck again.

The MacBook with Core Duo sounds really good, by the way.

Homebrew CPU Home Page - someone is building their own computer (including CPU!) from TTL chips. And then wants to write their own assembler, compiler, etc. - up to the OS. I wouldn't want to see the electricity bill, TTL logic is not exactly known for its frugal use of energy.

Lisa Apps - Apple Lisa Downloads - remember if I ever get my hands on one

HP 100LX/200LX Technical Information - Technical information about the HP 100LX/200LX - also includes links to other HP Palmtops there

Palmtop LED light - Reading lamp for the small HP Palmtops

iPod Information Center - the ultimative site @ http://www.cilly.dyndns.org/iPod/ - all possible information about the iPod

DVD RW/ R/-R[W] for Linux - More detailed information about DVDs under Linux

Writing DVDs under Debian GNU/LINUX - Using DVDs under Debian GNU/Linux - including DVD-RW and +RW

Backlight-Kits für HP Handhelds | backlight4you.com - Retrofittable backlighting for HP 200 LX

HP 100LX/200LX Technical Information - Technical information about the HP 200 LX - including repair guides and open devices

Digital Camera Battery - Manufacturers of the most powerfull professional camera battery on the market - Battery systems for digital cameras

Imaging Resource: Kanguru FC-RW - portable CD burner with integrated card reader

heise online: Bluetooth zum Telefonieren und Surfen - Sounds like an interesting product, worth keeping an eye on.

Review of the New HP Photosmart 7960

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Review of the New HP Photosmart 7960

Digital Camera batteries - Source for compatible batteries for DCS 520

FingerWorks - Product Overview - Portable, Programmable, USB Touchpads and Keyboards - Genius keyboard with gesture control

D-Link Deutschland GmbH - DBT-900AP - Bluetooth access point - unfortunately with security deficiencies according to Heise