Something Shiny

Ok, ThinkGeek.com managed to find “new in box” Dreamcast consoles and were selling them briefly. I’m not sure which of the following is most amazing:
1) Somewhere there was a large stash of new, never used or opened Sega Dreamcast consoles
2) ThinkGeek priced them at $99.99
3) They sold out

Click the pic to go to the product page over at ThinkGeek.

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Anyone need a very nice T-Mobile phone? Buy mine! Get the info on Craigslist. Please?

Sony Ericsson tm506 for T-Mobile.

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So, I’m not sure I’m sold on Jimmy as a late night talk show host (at least it’s not Chris Katan). Last night’s Palm Pre feature makes me think maybe he’s ok. Afterall, Conan had a rough start and turned out ok.

Anyway… this is a remake of sorts of an interview the two did at CES, but it’s still fun to see the Pre get some mainstream love. I don’t have the link for th other video handy, but if you care, just search for Jimmy Fallon, Engadget, Palm Pre, and CES and it should be easy enough to track down.

**UPDATE** Zemeta found it for me so see the related links below.

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Can’t wait for the Pre? Don’t want to pony up for a new phone when it does come out? Don’t like Sprint? Have a Treo or Centro already? Turn your Treo or Centro into a Pre with TealPoint Software’s TealOS.

It actually looks pretty slick and encorporates a fair number of the WebOS features like cards, the slide up launcher (although the Treos/Centros have hard keys for most of that anyway), and the app launcher drawer.

Since PalmOS doesn’t really support multi tasking, when you flip between cards you’re actually shutting down one app and starting a new one. Still fun though.

You can try it for free or buy it for $14.95

WebOS Skin for your Treo or Centro – Give your PalmOS device a WebOS-style wave launcher and card interface with TealOS.

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Ah, The Onion speaks the truth yet again. Although Sony isn’t the worst offender in my opinion.

Sony Releases New Stupid Piece Of Shit That Doesn’t Fucking Work

So… who wants a Palm Pre? Me, I do. Give it to me now.

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Have more than one audio output (e.g. speakers and USB headphones) on your PC and sick of digging through system settings to switch back and forth? Check out the link below for some simple tools to make the process painless.

Windows Software: Tools to change your default audio playback device. « Inspect My Gadget.

Uh… I’ll just let the DeepDiscount.com description say it all:

Give yourself a little pat on the back, literally! This fist-shaped vibrating massager features an angled design that makes it easy to scratch those hard-to-reach itches. Uses 3 D batteries (not included). Extends to 9 long.

If your mind didn’t already go to a dark place, re-read the quote above without the first sentence.

Reminds me of when I worked as a temp for Fingerhut taking incoming orders on the overnight shift. A guy called up looking for a massage device. His was too small. He was looking for one about the size of his fist. After about a minute of vague information and dawning horror, it became apparent what he wanted the device for. I suggested he call back during normal business hours so a personal shopping assistant could be of better assistance.

Fun Stuff – Massager

Finally available to those of out who reside outside the UK, the Chugalug magnetic fridge drink Mixer!

ThinkGeek :: Chugalug Fridge Drink Mixer

Awesome! Target has the “kids’” night vision “toy” for $50 this week. According to reviews around the net, it’s actually pretty decent at the full retail of $90.

Hurry hurry hurry. The deal only runs until the Black Friday madness begins.

Perhaps it’s time for Judy Blume to revisit Then Again, Maybe I Won’t?

Gizmodo shared the 11/20 Dilbert strip which, well, let’s just say I can relate.

Truth: Harsh Reality Behind the Gizmodo/Reader Symbiosis Revealed by Dilbert

I feel a little bad picking on ComputerGeeks.com, but they do have some odd stuff.

For instance, this iPod Touch clone is a comparative steal at $70 for the 4GB model or $55 for the 2GB model.

Neither have wi-fi, or the ability to run Apple App Store applications obviously, but they do have a [undoubtedly crappy] camera and are expandable via Micro-SD memory.

For years, the computer geek has been able to order a pizza w/o actually moving away from the computer, now the TV dork can enjoy similar luxury by ordering pizza through their TiVo. Now you can order by phone, SMS, internet, and TiVo. Next, ordering by casually thinking about pizza.

via Gizmodo via Zatznotfunny

It’s a little bit Dick Tracey, a little bit early James Bond tech, and more than a little strange. I suppose it’s clever to merge your watch and bluetooth headset. But

1. It’s kinda fugly as a watch
2. Having the watch display on while in your ear is kinda cheezy

A huge plus though, is the folks who always *KNEW* the bluetooth headset is an awesome fashion accessory and insist on wearing them at all times can be slightly less wrong now.

Click the pic to check it out over at Geeks.com.

Slather evil with butter and jelly! Click on the pic to get your own Darth Vader toaster for $55. I’d like to set this next to a Hello Kitty toaster and just wait for the universe to implode.