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by Darren Murph, posted Jul 25th 2008 at 2:51PM Mizanur Rahman is clearly sick and tired of traditional mousing devices. So sick and tired, in fact, that he’s kicked out a rendering of the Project: Alien Mouse. In short, this decidedly gigantic mouse shoots for ergonomics by providing a place for your wrist, lower arm and maybe your elbow if you’re a small enough person. We’ll be honest, all those gel cushions sure look comfy from here, but the amount of brain energy that would be required to use it kind of puts a damper on the whole deal. (Read the full post about ‘Project: Alien Mouse gets your arm into it’…)

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Summer is here, and Thanko is on a mission to keep things cool with their new Thanko Cooler USB keyboard. It works pretty much the same way as those bowling lane machines do, featuring air vents to keep those fingers and palms dry. Good thing the built-in fan comes with a switch on the front end of the keyboard, as you can turn it off whenever you don’t need it. A trio of fans will ensure that you get an adequate amount of air to keep your hands dry as you furiously type out that report for your boss. I’m not too sure how noisy this is going to get though, but hopefully your co-workers will understand as they too benefit from not having to shake a clammy hand with you the next time. (Read the full post about ‘Thanko Cooler USB Keyboard’…)

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Brando has the new USB M.A.D. Game Pad which was specially designed to fit virtually any gamer’s needs when traveling. I’m afraid it might be just nice for smaller sized hands, but those with larger palms and long digits will find themselves feeling cramped after a while. Still, it comes with a mini-detachable steering wheel for a mini-sized driving experience if you’re into racing simulators. The USB M.A.D. Game Pad will retail for $20 a pop and is currently available for pre-order, with the stock shipping in the middle of August. (Read the full post about ‘USB M.A.D. Game Pad’…)

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This is one of those gadgets you can only get away with if you’re either married, very old or completely shameless.  It is a solar fan which attaches to the bill of your hat to keep you cool while out antiquing or whatever it is people do that wear strange hats.  This ranks up there with the umbrella hats, both of them are just not right.  I realize when it is extremely hot and you’re stuck outdoors you have to do anything you can just to keep cool. (Read the full post about ‘The Solar Mini Clip Fan steals your dignity’…)

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Toshiba is very good at dominating the laptop market, and it looks like they have tried to make a new kind of ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC).  This particular UMPC features an Atom processor with 64GB of ssd storage.  It has Windows Vista, as well as a GPS.  Not only does it have a lovely silver frame, but a 5.6-inch touchscreen.  As you can see from the picture, the touchscreen allows for an intriguing keyboard for a double-handed interface.  I’ve never really seen anything like it before, but I’m certain that I am wrong.  I mean if it were that innovative, wouldn’t Toshiba put this UMPC prototype into production. (Read the full post about ‘Toshiba’s prototype UMPC probably won’t go into production’…)

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Asustek Computer wants to include a new feature in their Eee PC range that would be more than welcome - a “whole day” battery life as well as Internet storage. Word has it that Asustek will also roll out software and hardware upgrades each month to fill gaps in the netbook market, but will that move put people off from buying stuff that gets obsolete so soon? Considering the Eee PC’s dismal battery life, I would definitely look forward to one that is able to last a trans-Atlantic flight without dying a couple of hours in the journey. (Read the full post about ‘Asustek offers Whole Day Battery Life’…)

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Chinavasion might not manufacture any ipod-killing devices, but they do have what is touted to be the “thinnest portable media player” on the planet - the nigh unpronounceable CVSJ-1304. Measuring a mere 4.5mm thin, you get 4GB of internal memory, ASF format support, compatibility with major audio formats, an integrated FM tuner and USB 2.0 connectivity to get all those files transferred over. Just how thin is 4.5mm? Stack up a quartet of credit cards and you’ll have your answer. The Chinavasion CVSJ-1304 will retail for $39.55 a pop. (Read the full post about ‘Chinavasion CVSJ-1304 is Super Slim’…)

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Most owners of a new iphone 3G will definitely be on the lookout for a protective case - that’s only natural. After all, you wouldn’t want to scratch that precious new toy of yours, do you? Since cases come in all shapes (not too much in terms of sizes), it would be prudent to discover which shape fits you and your personality best and you chat away on Apple’s latest rage. IVYSKIN is here to help you by offering a plethora of solutions that will be described in further detail right after the jump, but for a quick preview, we have the Xylo, XyloDuo, and XyloT3. XyloT3 XyloT3 for iPhone 3G features curved-shaped contours that wrap the new iPhone with a patent pending design of Xylo Surface Technology. (Read the full post about ‘IVYSKIN offers new range of iPhone 3G Cases’…)

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Frankly, I’ve never heard of Journey before until this day, but I’m sure that there are some hardcore Journey fans who will be more than willing to part with their cash for this Journey MP3 player. It comes with 1GB of internal memory and boasts 11 of Journey’s new songs in addition to 11 re-recorded classics. Walmart is currently carrying this limited edition $39.88 mp3 player, but I would rather settle for something more mainstream instead. (Read the full post about ‘Journey MP3 Player’…)

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FROM APPLETELL - I thought this was going to be a top-down, 2D style Mahjong game, where it’s hard to tell what level the pieces are on. Not so. In fact, this game feels like a mature release from the App Store. MORE » Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed → (Read the full post about ‘Appletell Review - Moonlight Mahjong Lite for iPhone’…)

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