TechEBlog

eBay Watch: $1.5-Million Maserati MC12

By Jackson Chung October 27, 2008

That’s right, an eBay seller is offering this Maserati MC12 at a hefty $1.5-million. This vehicle features “a 232 kilogram (511 lb), six-litre (5,998 cc/366 cu in) Enzo Ferrari-derived V12 engine, mounted at 65-degrees.” Auction page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The power is fed to the wheels through a rear-mounted, six-speed semi-automatic transmission. The gearbox is the same as the Enzo’s transmission (tuned to different gear ratios) but renamed “Maserati Cambiocorsa”.

[via eBay – Wiki]

How Not to Unload a Car

By Jackson Chung October 27, 2008

These movers show why you should always use a specially designed ramp to unload cars from trailers, as their Subaru didn’t quite make it out in pristine condition. Video after the break.

Everyone involved received a compound physics lesson when 3,000 pounds of automobile met an unsecured and poorly constructed ramp, overcoming whatever friction was holding that Rube Goldberg assemblage together.

[via Autoblog]

Dual LCD

By Jackson Chung October 27, 2008

This transparent, dual LCD cell phone concept “creates a sense of depth when graphics are overlayed.” No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The technology could be expanded to other devices too like interactive maps and slider mobile phones.

[via Yankodesign]

AC/DC Music Video Recreated in Microsoft Excel

By Jackson Chung October 27, 2008

AC/DC fans have created the world’s first Microsoft Excel-format music video — “the fine work of Phil Clandillon and Steve Milbourne, who work at a division of Sony/BMG in London.” Continue reading to watch.

What we really liked was that we could actually subvert the corporate firewalls by including AC/DC’s music in an Excel spreadsheet, because that’s allowed through every corporate firewall there is.

[via Gizmodo]

Motorola AURA

By Jackson Chung October 27, 2008

Priced at over $2000, the Motorola AURA is as elegant as cell phones get, aside from the Vertu line. You’ve seen the specs, now check out the first hands-on pictures and video. Product page. Continue reading to watch. Click here for first picture in gallery.

In this “first look”, the author not only took the time to detail his first impressions, but to also upload dozens of snapshots to show you exactly what this here handset looks like in just about every possible light.

[via Engadget – Mobile-Review – eBay]

Kodak Zi6

By Jackson Chung October 26, 2008

At under $200, the Kodak Zi6 is definitely the best pocket video camera we’ve ever used. It’s slightly larger/thicker than the iPhone, but still comfortable in your pocket. Quality wise, the videos came out ultra crisp (720p resolution) and adding additional memory is easy as putting in a new SD/SDHC card. Continue reading to see our full review. Click here for first picture in gallery.

eBay Watch: Rare Atari Jaguar 64 Store Kiosk Selling for $3000

By Jackson Chung October 26, 2008

For $3000 (Buy-it-Now) on eBay, you could land this rare Atari Jaguar 64 store kiosk. It comes “with around 70 games, plays CD’s and cartridges, storage compartment underneath.” Auction page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

I have a spare system, CD player & lots of extra controllers, brand new games not even open. Plays the classic laser disk games like Space Ace and Dragons Lair.

[via eBay]

Deal of the Day: MSI Wind 10-inch Mini Laptop for $396.90 Shipped AR

By Jackson Chung October 26, 2008

Amazon is offering the MSI Wind 10-inch Mini Laptop for just $396.90 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $449.99. The “Intel Atom Processor uses a brand new design structure as basis adding in as much as 47 million transistors into one single chip, and the size is not even 25 (mm)2.” Product page. Video after the break.

It is only 19-31.5 mm in thickness making it extremely thin. The total weight added with the battery is not more than 1 kilogram, making the U100 very ideal for taking it on the go.

[via Amazon]

Midnight Club LA Review

By Jackson Chung October 26, 2008

In Midnight Club LA, “the race markers on Ordered Races and the like do a good job of pointing you in the right direction, though there are times where the markers are tucked around a corner when they should have been placed at the corner to help you know you need to make the turn.” Continue reading for the full Midnight Club LA review. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Midnight Club: Los Angeles is a great racing experience with a few mars on its paint job. The cars handle fantastically, the city is nearly perfect, the GPS stuff is awesome and customizing your ride is great. It is way too hard, however, even right from the start.

[via IGN]

Virtuo

By Jackson Chung October 26, 2008

The Virtuo system basically consists of a “palette, which uses Bluetooth technology for communicating with the computer, mimicking real paint mixture techniques with LED lights.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

The user can also mix dark colours due to the special coating on the palette’s surface. The amount ofpaint “picked up” by the tool is determined by the amount of time the tool spends on the mixed colour.”

[via YankoDesign]