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We managed to get our hands on HP's yet to be released 2nd gen netbook, the HP Mini 1000. HP's first netbook, the HP Mini-note 2133 was one of the top netbooks in the market, owing especially to its business netbook-like nature and extremely comfortable keyboard. HP's Mini 1000 retains the keyboard but makes the netbook slimmer, lighter, more energy efficient and more powerful. It looks even better than before with its glossy black imprint lid. For a more detailed run-down of the Mini 1000's better attributes (and better pics) check out our latest issue of HWM (December 2008).

Even though there are many of us who are able-bodied, let's not forget the people who have not been able to enjoy life such as we do, and in particular, the story of KitsuneYume on the US PS3 boards has warmed up the hearts of practically any gamer who still has a soul in him (or her). Bedridden with Muscular Dystrophy, a muscular desease which slowly withers your muscles away, his passion for gaming is still burning brightly, and he's still able to catch up with his favorite PS3 titles using a specially designed controller (with his inputs) from GimpGear. To all the other disabled persons out there, this really is hope at work.

Check out his video after the jump, and a link to the PS3 boards here.

For the uninitiated, Logitech does not only make computer peripherals, trick audio systems and de facto standard racing wheels, they also manufactuer cool remotes which literally becomes the One Remote you'll ever need. More after the jump!

Cute, isn't she?  These images came from a British iPhone 3G which was purpotedly used by Foxconn's workers while assembling them. At the very least, she looks happy building them :D

Take an RCX, a couple of bumper sensors, two minifigs, a Donkey Kong figurine scaled to minifig size, a whole lotta patience, and we've got something called a labor of love :D

Hot off the Apple Store, Garage419's crew takes the Dynolicious, a USD13 application for your car and compares it with a G-Tech Pro unit, a race-proven, standard piece of equipment if you wanna go racing or drifitng, or....you get the drift. Guess who wins? It just makes me want an iPhone even more :(

Cool, isn't it? No matter what, you MUST buy it as its made by Norris Labs. Chuck Norris, geddit?

Howdy folks. HWM was recently invited to a regional product launch in Beijing courtesy of HP Malaysia and we sure liked what we saw

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If you can't stand anymore of the irritating fingerprints on your treasured black DS Lite, do what this guy did - sand it down with sand paper! Madness! Absolute madness!

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A couple of days ago, a colleague of mine asked about the benefits of using industrial monitors, and since many might not know of their existence, I might as well list down some of the pros and cons of these often-overlooked devices.

Pictured above is a Samsung 42" LCD display with HD capability. Don't be alarmed of the diagonal break in the picture, its a transition frame. More after the jump.

The second part of the two page feature is here!

The LG M3200C-BA Flatron monitor - with a USD2199 list price that includes HDMI with HDCP, 1080i-ready, 1600:1 contrast ratio and a three year warranty, its more sensible to own than some newer sets. Don't forget that there's a bulk discount price, too!

Continuing where we left off, the main reason for the increase in exposure of industrial monitors is due to two main reasons - affordability and future-ready. While the general public would be more receptive to finished, sleek products for their homes where they can brag about their latest big-screen TV, there is a percentage of the population who would rather DIY their garages instead of pre-ordering one from ACE or Home Depot. They include the average family man who buys supplies in bulk at Tesco, to the up-and-coming studio executive who needs a large, but affordable screen (or screens), or for art directors and the like in the creative industry to fulfill their display needs. (more after the jump)

Surprise, surprise! When we thought that were were one of the last countries to recieve cool gadgets, Samsung relieves us of our gadget thirst and launched the K5 just about a week ago. Undoubtedly one of the cooler MP3 players to own, it sports touch-sensitive keys, an OLED display, sizes in 2GB and 4GB, super sound quality, and built-in speakers to boot!

More after the jump

Last weekend saw Nokia displaying its full N-Series range to the public at MidValley Megamall at its Centre Court. The extravagant booth, which has two themes in one, showcased the capabilities of each N-Series model, be it in their music, video or data communication capabilities. The public could also check out the music playback capabilities of the N91, as specialized booths were set up for visitors to toy around with the phones.

Other than music playback capabilities, the N-Series also have high-speed data features that allow you to upload your media to web pages like Flickr and even use the mobile for podcasting and other online services such LifeLogger and Yahoo! Go.

More pics after the jump

Does this animal look cute to you? With its beady eyes and slightly snickering smile, it looks a bit scary to me, in fact. Truth is, it (or rather, he) is the new Toshiba mascot for their IT product line, and yes, he's a seal. Like what you have been reading on other technorati blogs, Toshiba has finally launched the new Pala-chan MP3 player in Malaysia, along with their latest notebook range and branding strategy. More after the jump!

Think you can propel yourself to fame in 60 seconds? Prove it by entering Pinnacle's video contest. In conjunction with HardwareZone, Canon, and Intel, Pinnacle Systems launched the Your Moment of Fame contest yesterday, an online video contest to find the best-edited video clips in the region. Edit a 60 secs long video and you may win a complete Home cinema set for yourself! Click the jump to see pics of press conference, as well as details on the competition. (More)