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Remember those delectable photos of the supposedly official 9-cell MSI Wind batteries we saw a few weeks ago? The ones we were told to anticipate in November? Well, only two days in and November’s apparently brought some of us something besides that rain we’re always hearing about: at least a few lucky Brits seem to have scored an MSI-sanctioned 9-cell for

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Filed under: Laptops

When it stated evolutionary, it wasn’t kidding around. Alienware has just taken the wraps off of a relatively uninspiring (or, unworthy of hype, we should say) new laptop: the M17. Not to be confused with the M17x, this 17-incher is the outfit’s very first CrossFire X-enabled notebook, and those with the requisite coin can get one outfitted with a Core 2 Quad / Extreme CPU, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, twin ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 GPUs, a WXGA+ / WUXGA panel, an optional ATSC HDTV tuner, up to 640GB of HDD space in a RAID 0 array, a dual-layer DVD writer / optional Blu-ray reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, gigabit Ethernet and a facial recognition sensor. As with most of its siblings, this one puts a beating on the scales at 9.5-pounds, and we’re certain you can deplete that 12-cell battery in no time flat. Granted, it does get going at “just” $1,399, but you can anticipate that figure to head far north when you add anything drool-worthy to the build sheet.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Alienware’s surprise: the CrossFire X-enabled M17 gaming notebook originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Victor Multi-Kill Electronic Mouse Trap has a high-voltage shock that “is said to kill the mouse in 3 seconds followed by a swivel of the ‘Shock N’ Drop’ chamber to dump up to 10 carcasses into the collection drawer.” Video after the break.

Normally we prefer more humane, wired domes to cage our furry home guests as they grab for the rich dark-chocolate morsels that tempt the palate of elite city-mice.

[via Engadget]

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In this Motor Trend featurette, they set up “a straight-line race between the Corvette ZR1, Ferrari 599 GTB, Nissan GT-R and the Porsche 911 GT2.” Continue reading to watch. Click here for first picture in gallery.

So? Who wins the War of the Worlds? For sure, each vehicle in this field qualifies as a superstar. The Nissan GT-R delivers 21st Century electro-wonder and shattering performance at a base price ($77,840) that borders on the unbelievable.

[via Autoblog - Motortrend]

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So you’ve seen and heard about the $1600 Herman Miller Embody, a body-conforming chair, but now we’ve got the first hands-on impressions. According to the manufacturer, a “matrix of pixels creates dynamic seat-and-back surfaces that automatically conform to your every movement and distribute your weight evenly.” Click here for first picture in gallery. Here’s the bottom line:

The only question left is whether or not you should spend $1,600 of your own money on this. Unless you’re like us and you work at home in front of your personal for 12+ hours a day, probably not. But it is the most comfortable chair we’ve ever sat in.

[via Gizmodo]

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When you think of a paper airplane, furniture probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. This fine example is constructed from “2mm folded powdercoated mild steel with optional silicone inset.” Click here for one more picture.

[via Toxel - Trucdesign]

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So you’ve seen quite a few portable SNES consoles, but very few feature a top-loading design and internal rechargeable lithium batteries like this example. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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Unlike other fire extinguishers, the Fire Flower from Japantrendshop “looks just like a decorative silk flower, but can be used to put out oil and grease fires with ease.” Available now, priced at $37. Video after the break.

To use the Fire Flowers, just keep them attached to a nearby surface using the included magnets. In the case of an oil/grease fire, simply place the flowers into the pan and they’ll instantly take over, covering the oil with a film that stops the burning.

[via Japantrendshop]

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The Takara Tomy Wall Spider is a radio controlled vehicle that features a built-in vacuum to keep it suctioned to any flat surface. One caveat: it’s very noisy. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Second surprise, this thing WORKS! As you can see in the video and photos, the car pretty much glues itself to walls and ceilings.

[via Akihabaranews]

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To begin off the new season of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson pits the Porsche 911 GT2 against the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. Both are similar in price, but are they equal in performance? Find out after the break.

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