Japan PS3 launch quantity slashed again-- will it ever end?

After seeing their precious PlayStation 3 launch number ravaged by component shortages and manufacturing woes, we thought our Japanese neighbors could finally feel confident in the paltry 100k share they'd been promised by Sony last month, but it looks like they've been betrayed once again. Turns out that Sony will only have 80k of the elusive PS3s prepped by the November 11th for the Japanese launch, due to another component woe. With pretty much every available pre-order slot in the country already snapped up by next-gen hopefuls, and even some of those orders on the fritz, it looks like the best chance you'll have to get the console in The Land of the Rising Sun next month will be to line up outside a non-pre-order retailer and hope for the best. Dress warm!

Tag:Play Station 3,HDTV,Sony

Categories: Misc. Gadget

DVD REWINDER

Don't you just hate rewinding DVDs? Who doesn't. It's about time someone invented a way to rewind DVDs. And a stylish one at that. At first glance you make think that the aptly named DVD Rewinder looks like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle hot pot... but it's not.

Here's how it works. Just snap a disc on the DVD Rewinder, press the button and watch in wonder as your disc spins in reverse thanks to the "Centripetal Velocity Spindle." To complete the illusion, the DVD Rewinder plays a "rewind" sound while it spin discs backwards. You can also record your own "rewind" sound which provides unending possibilities for trickery.

In all seriousness, my friend's wife just found out that you don't actually have to rewind DVDs. So chances are you'll be able to fool a few people with this gag gadget. So show this to your less-technical friends, sit back and enjoy the show.

Batteries not included. Yes the DVD Rewinder is a real product and can be purchased from dvdrewinder.com.

Tag:DVD Rewinder,Rewind,Gadget

Categories: PC

Easy Gate PC Gets Online For Cheap (in France)

Believe it or not, there are some people in major European countries that still lack internet access, or even computers. (Yes, we're still recovering from shock, too.) According to the French analyst firm Médiamétrie, half of the homes in France don't have a computer, and 60 percent don't have net access. In order to solve this problem, the French ISP firm Neuf Cegetel has launched its new internet access plan called Easy Neuf, in conjunction with its new cheap computer, the Easy Gate. This Linux box and internet service package can be yours for €40 ($50) per month, plus a €150 security deposit, and if you need a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and webcam, you'll have to fork over an additional one-time fee of €100 ($126). The Easy Gate packs an Intel 852GM chipset (no word on exactly what speed) and comes with six USB ports, 512MB of RAM and 512MB of flash memory, although we're not nearly enough to do anything but some light surfing and email (though we assume you can expand on that half gig with an external drive or two). Easy Neuf claims to serve up the internet at speeds of up to 8Mbps and includes unlimited VoIP calls to French landlines, so you can call your grandmother in Biarritz all you want. Beyond that, there's one more feature that we raise an eyebrow at -- Easy Gate's "proactive service monitoring" lets the company keep a remote eye on your PC and will fix it "without the customer having to call the help line." We're not sure we like the idea of automated remote surveillance on our computers, but what do we know, we're just paranoid Americans.

Tag:PC,France,Cheap Computer,Computers,

Categories: Hot Stuff

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Colour Wave - Light Changing Speakers
£54.95
(Approx. €80.78 or $98.91)
These excellent iPod add-ons have rhythm-reactive changing colours that infuse the clear modern styled plastic casing and turn them into mini-nightclub lights, so you can have your own sound and light show simply by plugging your iPod into them. Whether you're into Pavarotti or punk, there are 200 different colour combinations you can experience, or you can set them to display one colour, or to match the rhythm of any track you care to play. Each speaker packs 5 watts, so there's no shortage of volume if you need it. Tag:iPod,Speakers,

Categories: hot Stuff

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Anthem Ball - HALF PRICE
£4.97
(Approx. €7.31 or $8.95)
How would you like your very own musical football with the national anthems of 25 different countries at the touch of a button? One ball with 25 flags to represent 25 of the world's top teams. With its very own custom designed pedestal which becomes a replica World Cup Trophy and a full orchestration of each of the 25 national anthems, the anthem ball is the perfect addition to any home. The Anthem Ball plays the national anthems for the following countries: England, USA, Mexico, Italy, Germany, France, Brazil, Australia, Argentina, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Ukraine, Iran, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Serbia/Montenegro, Ecuador, Sweden, Poland, Korea Republic, Norway, and Paraguay. If you only buy one World Cup gadget this year, make it the Anthem Ball. The Anthem Ball requires 3 x AAA Batteries (not included) and stands approximately 17cm tall.

Tag:Athem Ball,World Cup Gadget,Gadgets,

Categories: Misc.Gadgets

Potty Putter,The Toliet Golf

If you happen to know someone who is CRAZY about goft, Potty Putter is the perfect gift for your friend.

From the product page, it writes “The Potty Putter is a true innovation in toilet entertainment and the perfect gift for the golf (or toilet) enthusiast in your life! Get one today!”

The Potty Putter comes with:

• The Putting Green
• 2 Golf Balls
• A Putter
• A flag stick
• And a “Do Not Disturb Sign” for your practice sessions

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