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eBay Watch: Fully-Functional Apple Lisa 1 Computer Selling for $11,000

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Yes, a seller is offering a fully-functional Apple Lisa 1 computer on eBay for a hefty $11,000. According to the seller, “the Lisa 1 is so rare because its original cost in 1983 was $10,000 US (approx. $21,000 in 2008 US dollars) making it a hard sell to businesses.” Auction page. Videos after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Also, Apple offered a FREE upgrade to all Lisa 1 owners to a Lisa 2, taking back all Lisa 1 parts and having them destroyed/disposed of. Almost everybody went for the upgrade. This was a voluntary recall by Apple.

[via eBay]

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eBay Watch: Nintendo 64 Crammed Inside Nintendo Wii

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Currently at $102.50 on eBay, this Nintendo Wii turned Nintendo 64 is “very different, but it was done, and in all works,” says the seller. Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

For one, you can download most of the good N64 games to the Wii via the Virtual Console. And there’s no way he was able to do this while leaving the guts of the Wii inside, making this basically just a white N64.

[via Dvice – eBay]

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Boom Bench Looks, Functions Like Giant Ghetto Blaster

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At first glance, it may seem like a normal bench, but upon closer inspection you’ll realize that it’s a working boom box that lets you “connect your player to the amplifier and take control.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Now you can play your music with 95 dB high quality sound. A Bass Shaker in the seat transforms the deep sounds into vibrations that enhance the physical sensation of your tunes.

[via Toxel]

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Lotus Evora Uses 3.5L V6 Engine from Toyota Camry

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Unlike its predecessors (Elise / Exige), the all-new Lotus Evora uses a “Toyota-sourced, Lotus-tuned 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 276 horsepower.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The aluminum-intensive car weighs just under 3,000 pounds and is characterized by asymmetric wheel sizes, a short rear overhang and a long front overhang. Lotus claims 0-to-60-mph acceleration will take less than 5.0 seconds.

[via Edmunds]

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Alien vs Predator (SNES) Wasn’t So Hot

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Alien vs Predator for the SNES “is a typical beat ’em up in which the player controls a Predator and must advance through various stages killing all of the Aliens.” ScrewAttack takes a look back at this title after the break.

The player character may become temporarily invisible and may charge their energy weapons to destroy all onscreen enemies at once.

[via Wiki]

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Deal of the Day: XFX GeForce 9600GT Extreme Edition 512MB Video Card for $59.99 Shipped AR

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Amazon has the XFX GeForce 9600GT Extreme Edition 512MB video card for just $59.99 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $228.99. This card is “loaded with 512MB of GDDR3 memory and the newest generation of 9 Series GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) from NVIDIA to ensure that you’ll have compatibility with the most current games and plenty of power to handle numerous games to come.” Product page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Watch the latest HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc movies with brilliant clarity. With the XFX NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT, amazing graphics performance is now within your reach. Note: HDMI kit included.

[via Amazon]

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eBay Watch: Custom-Built PS3 Gran Turismo Racing Setup

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For $2000 or more on eBay, this custom-built PS3 Gran Turismo racing setup could be yours, complete with Recaro seat, a PS3 console, Logitech wheel, and RCA TV. Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

skunk2 racing custom aluminum game chair, with playstation 3, logitech grand turismo steering wheel with motorized telescopic settings, genuine jdm recaro racing seat(adjustable), and a rca “true flat” 32″ tv (non-panel) $3500.00 or obo.

[via eBay]

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Geeky Beverage Coasters Include iPhone Apps, Floppy Disks, Mario

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If you’re a gadget lover, the last thing you want to do is stand out in a crowd, but these geeky beverage coasters let you do so subtly — includes iPhone Apps, floppy disks, and even Mario. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here’s a bit more info on the ones pictured above:

Created by the guys over at Brazil’s Meninos design (the same guys who make these awesome hard drives), these icon coasters are a great gift for any iPhone addict. All your favorite applications are there.

[via Toxel – Technabob]

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