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Well, Microsoft finally got SP3 out the door for you stubborn Vista-resistant XP users, and we’re dying to know how you care about it. That’s right, you. See, our resident guinea pig intern hasn’t felt any performance improvement, we’ve received tips from people who have seen a speed bump, and problems have cropped up as well — we’ve heard reports of sporadic reboots and crashes, some of them AMD-related. But hey, forget all of them… how has SP3 changed your life?

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It’s not often we see laptop manufacturers boast of a one-hour battery life, but in the case of Eurocom’s new D901C PHANTOM-X “mobile server,” that spec is certainly hard-earned enough to warrant notice. The battery drain begins with a 2.8GHz Quad Core XEON X3360 processor, which gets paired with 1.5 terabytes of storage in the form of three SATA-300 hard drives (complete with various RAID options), 8GB of DDR2-800 memory, a Blu-ray burner, and a comparatively modest 17-inch display, to name but a few specs. All that, not surprisingly, takes just as big a toll on your back as it does on battery life, with the PHANTOM-X weighing in at a lugabble 12-pounds. No word on a price just yet, but Eurocom’s non-Xeon-based server laptops already easily push past the $3,000 mark, so you can probably take a pretty good stab at assessing the damage to your budget.

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We knew it was due today, and what do you know: ASUS is busting out its new 8.9-inch Eee Computer 900 right on schedule. So far ZipZoomfly is selling the XP version for $600, while Buy.com is offering up the Linux edition for $566. We’re not sure what happened to those other resellers, or where that $550 pricepoint went, but we’re sure we’ll be seeing both before long — which means it might be wise to hold off for just a tad bit longer, unless you really can’t wait for sweet, sweet subnotebook embrace.

[Via Laptoping]

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HP’s got some new 2133 configs out as of tonight, including options for “downgrading” to Windows XP on models over $700 — more or less as expected. They’re up to eight base configs ranging from $500 to $820, so if you’ve been thinking of picking one up you’ve certainly got plenty of options to choose from.

[Via HP 2133 Guide]

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Limited to just 300-units, the Mugen Civic Type-RR is powered by a 2.2L K20A engine that produces 240ps and 218Nm of torque. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The ingredients are well known; increased HP from the VTEC high revs motor (normally aspirated of course), sharpened chassis, AND weight reduction. That’s basically what each race automobile enthusiast would do to his own vehicle before taking it to the track.

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If you’ve always wondered how Michael Jordan at 39 (2002) compares to his 23-year-old self, we’ve got just the clip for you. Since this segment wouldn’t have been possible without the use of high-tech machinery and video editing software, it’s definitely worth a watch.

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A 16-year-old German modder, who goes by the name FrooP, spent countless hours building a Chernobyl-themed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. PC from scratch, complete with a flip open panel to view the meltdown inside. Continue reading for an overview and video. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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This passport-sized PC concept provides a host of useful travel functions, like: navigation, ID/passport, tickets and schedules, video calls, internet, and an integrated camera. These functions basically “show the information on a transparent display.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

This is much faster and more efficient way than using a map, a guidebook or a navigating system in smart phone. People can travel easily, efficiently and joyfully by using TRVL.

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Apparently, being the stars of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV just wasn’t enough, so Niko and Vlad decided to take over the SNL Weekend Update. Video after the break.

Most of the gag appears to be the permanent karate-chop pose of motion-capped hands, overly expressive gesturing and out-of-place dialogue during non-cutscene encounters.

[via Kotaku]

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Yes, the BlackBerry 9000 is now officially known as the BlackBerry Bold. Features include: a 480 x 320 display, 2.0-megapixel camera w/flash, 1GB of built-in memory, 128MB Flash memory, Intel PXA270 (624-MHz) processor, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, GPS, and a MicroSD/SDHC card slot. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Through its integrated GPS, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone can pinpoint its exact location, supporting applications like BlackBerry Maps and other location-based applications or services. With its improved rendering capabilities, faster download speeds and ability to support simultaneous voice and data, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone even allows users to navigate while on a call.

[via Gizmodo]

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