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The Nikon S1000pj is now available for purchase

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 05:40 AM PDT

nikon-s1000pj1 (1)Nice. The Nikon S1000pj pocket projector camera was originally slated for September 17th release, but then a nasty Internet rumor circulated stating that it was pushed back to October 23 due to supply levels. But a Nikon PR dude sent us a little note, calming stating that it was still on track. We have no idea if any actually got their hands on the camera on the 17th, but it’s now available from major Internet retailers for $429 and that’s all that matters.

Colorio Me E-800: Epson Japan to roll out postcard printer/photo frame hybrid

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 02:40 AM PDT

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Epson Japan has announced the Colorio E-800 [JP], a new device that serves as both a postcard printer and a digital photo frame. The E-800 makes it possible to print 89 x 127mm pictures without having to use a computer. Pictures or a calendar can be viewed on a 7-inch LCD screen with 800×480 resolution.

You can add to your postcards or pictures via the wireless keyboard that comes with the device, which can be connected to Macs and Windows PCs if you really need to. You also get two USB 2.0 ports and a remote control (it’s also possible to get prints directly via your iPhone – see the picture below). Epson says it takes about 30 seconds to print a full-color postcard with the E-800 and that each print costs about $0.20.

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Epson plans to start selling the E-800 in Japan on October 7 for $600. The company hasn’t said yet whether it will make the device available outside Japan as well.

Kunai: New USB Ninja tool

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 01:01 AM PDT

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A kunai is a tool the ancient Ninja used to gouge holes in walls and to kill off people. Now, thanks to Tokyo-based  gadget maker Solid Alliance, you can have one of these things [JP], too, if only as a USB memory stick. This is the same company that released the USB Ninja star shuriken back in May.

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The new USB Kunai holds 2GB and you can get it over at Geek Stuff 4U for $125.33 plus shipping. Pay the same amount of money for the shuriken star and you’re on your way to become a true USB Ninja.

CrunchGear Week in Review: Off the Green Edition

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 12:00 AM PDT

New thermal maps show the Moon gets damn cold

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 03:28 PM PDT

Diviner_image_2_Sept._2009_2a_The LRO has already provided us with a lot of fascinating high-res photos of the Moon’s surface. But photos are just the start.

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter also has more instruments aboard and one of them, the Diviner Lunar Radiometer developed and operated by the California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is sending back some wild info about the Moon’s surface temperature.

The contraption works by measuring the infrared radiation’s intensity that’s emitted by the lunar surface. The hotter the surface, the great the emitted infrared radiation’s intensity. The map generated by Diviner will likely be used to help plan future manned Moon missions – whenever the hell that might be. But even still some of the info sent back is still of scientific value.

Apparently some spots on the lunar surface are always in a shadow and can nearly reach absolute zero. It’s thought that these spots can hold frozen water and might be some of the coldest spots in the galaxy including Pluto. These cold traps as they are called have been theorized about for nearly 50 years so you can imagine geek-types getting excited about the possible confirmation.

The unit will take about six months to complete its survey. The instrument was first turned activated on July 5 though, so it’s about 50% done.

Behind the scenes look at PGA Tour’s ‘ShotLink’ technology

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 02:45 PM PDT

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Pretty interesting behind the scenes article and video over at Sandbox8 about how the seemingly endless stream of statistical data flows around the course at a PGA Tour event. Most of the data is gathered by on-course volunteers armed with various portable survey equipment and wireless devices.

From the article:

If you have ever watched a PGA Tour event on TV, in person, or on your computer, you probably have wondered at some point, how are they able to get the precise distance a ball has traveled, how far it is away from the pin, or the statistics for number of putts Tiger Woods makes within 10 feet?

All that data comes from an army of 300-400 volunteers that follow the action on the golf course using survey grade lasers and handheld devices to record every move each player makes on the golf course and that data is sent in real-time to the PGA TOUR ShotLink truck.

Check out Sandbox8.com for the full article and to take a look at a behind-the-scenes video.

Nintendo confirms Wii price drop?

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 01:00 PM PDT

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There’s been some chatter about this over the last week, but I wanted to wait until something a little more solid came up. After all, how many times have price drops been reported for the other consoles that turned out to be bogus? But it appears that Nintendo itself is now confirming the price drop (not just retailers), so you can probably expect a $200 Wii starting September 27th.

Of course, in concordance with the Tetris effect of retail pricing, I’d expect a new SKU at the original price or higher to push down the old model. What do you guys think? Wii Fit Plus package? MotionPlus?

[via GoNintendo]

Video: I never did think I’d see Kimbo Slice yelling at a caterpillar for Symantec, but here we are

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 09:00 AM PDT

Even casual fight fans know that last night was UFC 103 and Mayweather vs. Marquez. No spoilers here, of course, but I do encourage you all to, I don’t know, buy the replays or find them wherever you find things these days. While on the topic of mixed martial arts, full credit to whatever marketing company put this ad together for Norton Anti-virus. Yes, that’s Kimbo Slice, and he’s admonishing a caterpillar.

The problem with Kimbo—and this is not breaking news or anything—is that he’s a jacked up backyard brawler. He’ll destroy any of us in any type of fight, but what happens when he meets a professional fighter who’s spent the past 10 years down in Brazil learning Judo and BJJ? That’s where the intrigue lies with Kimbo Slice: how he’ll perform when he meets people who can take him to the ground and work him. I guess we’ll find out this year on the Ultimate Fighter, one of only three shows I DVR (the others being Top Gear and Curb Your Enthusiasm).

As for Norton Anti-Virus, am I wrong in thinking those guys don’t have the best reputation? Not that it’s an Evil Corporation, but that the software just ain’t what it used to be? (Maybe that’s an "online" opinion?)

Anyhow, considering how wacky commercials have become (see: the Geico googly eyes spots, the old Microsoft Bill Gates/Jerry Seinfeld spots, etc.), this one is probably a winner. Looking only at the YouTube comments ("This is perhaps the single best thing that has ever been created by somebody with a vision"), yeah, it looks to be a hit.
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