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I’m a 38 year old software developer who’s spent the bulk of his adult life behind the keyboard. I’ve gone through iterations of software that most people don’t even know existed, includnig several assembler programs. So, “What’s an assembler?” you ask… It’s a tool that most developers today never have to touch, but one that is at the heart of every compiler and one that is behind every single application out there in existence. It’s just hidden from developers for the sake of generating executable code more quickly.

I’m going to make a bold claim here: We’ve lost something significant.

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VXL Instruments’ TC 7321-XP is powered by Windows XP Embedded and is able to operate sans a fan. Other specifications include :- Via C7 1GHz processor 4GB of flash memory 512MB RAM Maximum resolution of 1,900 x 1,200 pixels Gigabit Ethernet portConsuming a mere 11 Watts of power, this is one thin client that won’t add too much of a burden to your electric bill at the end of the month. (Read the full post about ‘VXL Instruments TC 7321-XP Thin Client’…)

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Iomega Corporation isn’t just about office devices only, as the company has recently rolled out the Iomega Media Xporter Drive which targets console gamers. This game-oriented portable hard drive offers cross-platform media storage for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles, making it a snap to use both popular game consoles of today, along with the capability of hooking up to high definition televisions and other large screen TVs to share photos, videos, and music collections with family and friends. The wallet-sized USB-powered 160GB Media Xporter Drive utilizes the USB 2.0 ports on the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3 to give gaming enthusiasts a convenient new way to enjoy music, digital movies, and photos through the family game console, without the need of a PC or digital media adapter. (Read the full post about ‘Iomega Media Xporter Drive’…)

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Jellephish Remote Controlled Mood Lamp Problem: a romantic night. And nothing to set the mood. Answer: The Jellephish Mood Lamp. Activated by an easy to use remote-control, this chic lamp scrolls through a kaleidoscope of relaxing colours. Adjust mode to suit evening and we predict complete success. See price (Read the full post about ‘Jellephish Remote Controlled Mood Lamp’…)

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Fancy this - Altek has released a GPS-enabled digital camera that geotags photos for you automatically, allowing you to cross-reference this metadata with other mapping tools such as Google Maps, Google Earth, or Flickr’s geotag-enabled galleries when you get home. Perfect for those who can’t seem to remember where they have gone during the last vacation - I suppose this is more useful if one visits a natural forest reserve where signboards aren’t exactly commonplace. Features of this GPS-enabled camera include an 8-megapixel resolution and a 3″ touch screen display. No idea on when it will be released though. (Read the full post about ‘Altek GPS-enabled Digital Camera’…)

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Portable hard drives aren’t poor cousins of their computer based brethren anymore, as Mercury has proven with its On-The-Go model which holds up to 500GB worth of data in a pretty interesting design. It supports USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 connectivity, and is fully Firewire bus-powered which means you don’t have to worry about lugging an additional power adapter each time you bring this out from your home. Unfortunately, those relying on USB connectivity might require the separate power adapter instead. Would you drop 500GB in a transparent case? (Read the full post about ‘500GB Mercury On-The-Go Hard Drive’…)

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This delicious iPod case will protect your precious player in beautifully marbled and juicy faux-flesh. The true genius of this plastic ipod prophylactic is the packaging itself, which further adds to the impression that this is indeed boned from the finest Kobe beef. After all, if you’re going to wrap an MP3 in a fake fillet, why not make it Wagyu, a meat rendered tender by pampering cows with beer and massage. The Karrubi rare pob shares one other aspect with its muscular cousin: Price. The Nano sized case comes in at a luxurious ¥9000, or $88. That’s almost $2000 per pound. We also offer a special Gadget Lab pat on the back for the first reader to tell us the author of the play named in the headline. (Read the full post about ‘Novelty iPod Case: They’re Made Out Of Meat’…)

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I’m one of those people that loves to keep their bedroom cold at night. I suppose this has something to do with growing up in an old drafty farm house. Aside from those warm winter nights, my room was almost always chilly when I was in bed, thus I would have half a dozen blankets to curl up with. Nowadays I usually keep my window cracked and a fan on, however, that’s not always enough to keep me cool. However, one of these BedFans might do the trick.

Essentially what you do is stick this contraption at the end of your bed between the matresses. It will suck air from under your bed and blow it between your sheets at your feet (and hopefully towards the rest of your body).

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A scale is a scale is a scale, right? Wrong! This Universal Scale concept is different as it can be unfolded to a variety of shapes and sizes in order to make weighing items and people easier and less intrusive, especially for medical patients. I like the fact that you can snap it into place for someone standing up, or even leave it as a chair for folks who prefer to sit. Must be made out of pretty hardy stuff, this. (Read the full post about ‘Universal Scale looks Handy’…)

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AT&T officially announced their mobile TV, MediaFLO service just a few weeks ago with an original expectation to have the service go live sometime in May. Well it turns out that that timeframe will hold true, and the service is now expected rumored to launch on May 4, it will also officially be called AT&T Mobile TV. Initially there will be three options available to subscribe to, a Limited, Basic and Plus Plan that will cost either $13, $15 or $30 a month respectively. The Limited Plan will include Fox Mobile, CBS Mobile, NBC, and NBC News, the Basic Plan will include the same as the Limited Plan with the addition of Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, CNN Mobile and ESPN and the Plus Plan will include all of the previously mentioned channels along with an exclusive channel from Sony Pictures. (Read the full post about ‘Rumor: AT&T MediaFLO launch date, pricing revealed’…)

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