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While there still doesn’t seem to have been any developments in the lawsuit Rambus filed against NVIDIA earlier this year, that doesn’t seem to be stopping the company from opening up another front against its would-be arch rival, and it’s now taken its case to the International Trade Commission. As before, Rambus is alleging that NVIDIA and its partner companies are infringing on a whole slew of its memory-related patents, and it’s asking for a ban on all imports and sales of NVIDIA products that include DDR, DDR2, DDR3, LPDDR, GDDR, GDDR2, and GDDR3 memory controllers — or anything with an NVIDIA logo on it, basically. For its part, NVIDIA doesn’t seem to be commenting on the matter just yet, but Rambus said in a statement that it believes the action was “necessary given NVIDIA’s continued willful infringement of our patents.” Look for the ITC to make a decision on whether to start an investigation into the matter or not within the next 30 days, and you can keep tabs on any future Rambus litigation on the Litigation Update section of its website which, yes, actually exists.

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[Via The Inquirer]

Rambus takes aim at NVIDIA over alleged patent infringement, again originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yesterday ASUS stunned and pleased our eyeballs with the announcement of the 12-inch N20A laptop, and today two more get added to the crew: the 14.1-inch N80V and the 15.4-inch N50V. Both have the option of T9400 / P8600 / P7350 Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, up to 4GB of RAM, and each pack NVIDIA’s GeForce 9300M GPU with 512MB of VRAM. The N80V has an up to 320GB hard drive capacity while the N50V goes up to 500GB. The N80V boasts a WXGA display and the NV50 offers WXGA / WXGA+ / WSXGA+ options. There’s also a stunning selection of ports, including eSATA and HDMI on both of these bad boys. For unequaled spec-reading pleasure, hit the read links.

[Via Personal computer Launches, Computer Launches]

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ASUS adds N80V and N50V to its ever-expanding family of laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alienware didn’t do itself any favors by hyping up what wound up being a decidedly ho hum offering in the M17, but the open-minded critics over at CNET were able to sit the machine down for a tick and give it a workout. Reviewers tested a $1,999 configuration (it starts at $1,399) with twin ATI Radeon HD 3870 GPUs and a Core 2 Duo P8400, and overall, performance was “decent” for the price. Gaming scores were more than sufficient and basic computing tasks were handled with ease, but a few niggles were still present. For instance, the smallish touch pad was blasted, and the inability to stay alive for over 1.5 hours during a video playback test was a real (albeit expected) downer. The biggest criticism, however, had nothing to do with performance; rather, critics lambasted the rig’s old school design, and honestly, we find ourselves in complete agreement. Hit the read link for the full writeup.

Alienware’s M17 gaming laptop reviewed: an interesting mix of good and bad originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Criterion Games’ upcoming Legendary Vehicle Pack for Burnout Paradise will include a Back to the Future-inspired vehicle, called the “Jansen 88 Special”. One caveat: this may be the first DLC (downloadable content) for this game that you’ll have to pay for. Click here for one more picture.

Go ahead: Blink twice. Yep, it’s still here. You’re not dreaming. Now, would somebody please whip up an award for Best DLC Ever? Thanks — just hand it over to the folks at Criterion Games.

[via Joystiq]

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This new application by Smule functions “very much like the real deal, combining touch, tilt, gestures and human breath to create ethereal sounds which bring out your inner Zelda.” Videos after the break.

Just place your fingers over four virtual “holes” on the multi-touch screen, and blow into your iPhone’s microphone.

[via Technabob]

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Called the “Ultimate Xbox 360 Controller”, this contraption is basically button-less up front and “designed for better FPS gaming.” Video after the break Click here for first picture in gallery.

All of the buttons have been moved to the back, like prior mods we’ve seen, but it also has moved the thumbsticks together in the center and presented a downright awesome clean aesthetic.

[via Gizmodo - AcidMods]

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At first glance, this might look like a 3D version of Super Mario Bros., but it’s actually a custom texture pack for Super Mario 64. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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PhoneArena feels that “both Google and HTC could have done more for a launch device — a video player, stereo Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headset jack are missing.” Continue reading for the full T-Mobile G1 review. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Android is impressive, and the G1 is a nice piece of hardware. Overall the phone performs well though, and it is merely the first step in what we foresee as the next true revolution in wireless.

[via PhoneArena]

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When the Danger Bomb Clock from Japantrendshop “goes off at the preset time, you have to choose which wire to cut — choose the wrong one and…KABOOM.” Priced at $64. Video after the break.

The DangerBomb Clock from Banpresto is the ideal way to bring out your inner Jack Bauer by making you defuse a bomb each morning. The wire is randomly set for each time, so you’ll always be on your toes.

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Aside from its impressive single player mode, Resistance 2 “offers an unprecedented eight-player, class-based on the internet co-op campaign and 60-player on the web competitive multiplayer.” Continue reading for the Resistance 2 review.

“With large boss battles, big enemy encounters, and three innovative and stand-alone game modes, Resistance 2 delivers a premiere shooter experience above any other with essentially three full games packed into one.”

[via IGN]

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