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LG may not have strayed to far from the outward appearance of the XNOTE P300 with its new P310 model, but it looks to have given the “premium” laptop a decent enough upgrade under the hood, with it now finally getting bumped up to the Centrino 2 platform. That upgrade also includes a speedier 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo T9400 processor, 3GB of DDR3 memory, 2GB of Intel Turbo Memory a 320GB hard drive, and some decent enough NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics, not to mention the same LED-backlit 13.3-inch display as before. No word on a price just yet, but we’re guessing it won’t be too far off the €1,599 (or just over $2,000) its predecessor demanded.

[Via Hallyu Tech]

LG debuts 13.3-inch XNOTE P310 premium laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re normally fans of “quirky,” but there’s nothing more frustrating than a quirky clicking experience, as has been reported by many of the ungrateful bastages who’ve snapped up the new MacBook and MacBook Pros since launch. The primary reported problem was with certain physical clicks not registering on that schmancy new glass trackpad, no small annoyance. Earlier this week an email from a disgruntled user to Mr. Customer Support himself, Steve Jobs, was responded to by a call from Apple’s customer relations saying that they were “researching” the issue, and a couple days later a similar request from another user was met with a terse email from Steve: “Software fix coming soon.” Of course, these conversations could all be the delusional fantasies of click-addled attention hounds, but we’re going to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that Apple does in fact have a fix in the works for this problem. So, while they toss that presumed update together, how has the new trackpad been treating you?

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Apple (probably) prepping a patch for mysterious clicking issue on new MacBooks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In an apparent effort to move every last unit before ASUS drops a $200 Eee Personal computer in 2009, Ideal Purchase has knocked $50 off of MSI’s 10-inch Wind U100. The Atom N270-powered netbook now checks in at just $349, a price that just seems to fit so much superior with the term “netbook” than, say, $500+. The real question, however, is: three fifty low enough for you?

[Via Wired]

MSI’s 10-inch Wind U100 falls to $349 at Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Designed by Joonhuyn Kim, the Flat Bulb “take up less space and make it easier (and cheaper) to store and transport.” No word yet on if this concept will go into production. Click here for first picture in gallery.

A great idea, if not a little late. Perhaps makers of soft-serve style CFLs could take a page out of this book somewhere down the line.

[via Gizmodo - Designboom]

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TIV-2 is basically a storm chaser automobile that the Discovery Channel featured in its new TV-series. Unlike its predecessor, it “has sides fitted with hydraulic skirts that can be dropped down to direct high-speed wind safely around the truck.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Whether the skirts are down or up, this sucker’s imposing thanks to a chassis based on the 2008 Dodge 2500 4

IZ3D expands its line of monitors, with this limited edition line of battle-worn, 22-inch widescreen displays. Featuring 1680 x 1050 native resolution, 170-degree viewing angle, 5ms response time, 700:1 contrast ratio, and 16.7-million colors. Priced at $739. Video after the break. Click here for one more picture.

The system can toggle into 3D mode assuming you are wearing a pair of polarized glasses, though the flaming skull finish on the back of your monitor may be more interesting after a few beers.

[via Gizmodo]

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For those who have been following the portable gaming scene, a portable NES might not be something new, but this example is the first pocket-sized one we’ve seen. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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The Flightmaster Challenger RC Taiyo plane from Japantrendshop features dual propellers that enable it to “race around the skies with ease — weighs 30 grams (one ounce).” Video after the break.

Charging and flying is simple. Simply connect the plane to the controller, which doubles as a charger to boost the internal battery.

[via Japantrendshop]

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Less than two days away from the official Gears of Wars 2 launch, the opening cinematic has just been leaked, and we’ve got it for you after the break. So far, the reviews have been great, with many critics scoring it above 90%.

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Unveiled at SEMA, the Bulletproof GT-RR include “decals, plus the usual assortment of large wings, large wheels, lowered suspension and fancy brakes.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

We’re not sure what’s going on inside the GT-RR’s engine bay, but judging by Bespoke Venture’s on the web selection of engine upgrades, it’s probably plenty.

[via Jalopnik]

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