Atari and Nintendo seem to get all the glory when it comes to case mods, but there are those out there with a love of Colecovision as well. Probably those who love to play the Smurf game. This mini ColecoVision does everything the original console did, it’s just smaller. A full 50 square inches smaller and 1 pound lighter to be exact.
In addition to shrinkage, the modder also gave it some upgrades. Like composite, S-Video and RCA audio jacks. It also boasts an “intro skip” button that will let you skip past those annoying loading screens on Coleco games. The console includes a refurbished ColecoVision hand controller, a Donkey Kong game cartridge, a power supply, and a six foot, gold-plated, A/V cable. If you can’t live without this thing, you till have 9 hours. It’s currently bid up to $374.99.
[ebay] VIA [Technabob]
Written by Conner Flynn on August 19th, 2008 with no comments.
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When it comes to retro game consoles, it seems like Nintendo and Atari get all of the attention. How about some love for the classic ColecoVision, the first console to bring arcade-quality graphics into your living room? This mini ColecoVision casemod is surely a good start.
The guys over at GameSniped stumbled onto this custom-modded miniature version of the classic console for sale over on eBay. The mini ColecoVision does everything the original console did, only smaller.
According to seller doubledownon11, the modded console is a whopping 50 square inches smaller and 1 pound lighter than a stock ColecoVision system. In addition, the system has been upgraded with composite, S-Video and RCA audio jacks. There’s also a handy “intro skip” button, which lets you zip past the annoying 10-12 second loading screen on Coleco-branded games. The unique console is in pristine condition and includes a refurbished ColecoVision hand controller, a Donkey Kong game cartridge, a power supply, and a six foot, gold-plated, A/V cable.
With a current bid of $379.99, it’s about twice what an original ColecoVision would have cost you back in 1982, but adjusted for inflation it’s actually a better deal.
[Auction Page]
Written by technabob on August 19th, 2008 with no comments.
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This rare Dark Knight Xbox 360 was spotted at the Microsoft game exhibition in Taiwan. Every self respecting nerd and his comic book dealer want to get their hands on it, but that just isn’t going to happen. Turns out there were only 110 made and it looks like the only way to get one is on ebay, where they seem to be going for $800 and up. It only comes with a 20GB hard drive and the same accessories as the $300 bundle.You better go find a money tree and shake it real hard. There’s always this thing.
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Written by Conner Flynn on August 12th, 2008 with no comments.
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Last week’s “He Said, She Said” editorial pitted Brenda and I against each other discussing what sort of touchscreen device Apple might have on their cards. This week, it’s something equally as topical here on the frontpage of SlashGear: netbooks, or budget ultraportables. They’re the niche of the moment, certainly, but are consumers really getting the best value for their hard-earned dollar?
Brenda: Netbooks, also known as nettops, are not just “mini-laptops.” In fact, they serve a different market than laptop users and act as a smaller, more portable, more convenient means of carrying around files and information and accessing the Internet. These sub-notebooks are prepped and primed for Internet access, making them more portal than powerhouse tool. While a laptop is basically a complete portable computer, netbooks are the streamlined version for those that don’t need to carry the world with them–just the essentials.
Chris: Laptops, or notebook computers, don’t need much introduction. In fact when it comes to computing, desktop sales are on the decline while laptop sales keep climbing. Unless you’re comparing to a particularly powerhouse desktop, a laptop can do pretty much everything its stationary brethren can, and there are desktop replacement laptops that will take over all the heavy grunt processing tasks 99-percent of people will ever be asking for.
Brenda: Sure, laptops can do just about everything a desktop computer can, but what if that’s not what you need? What if all you need is something lightweight to carry around that contains your important information, files, and lets you look up information on the fly? A netbook would be ideal. The real benefit of netbooks, however, is their ability to keep you connected. Sure a smartphone can do that but the functionality isn’t quite there yet to make mobile computing on your phone a breeze. Enter the netbook. With one of these minicomputers, you can blog, write emails, social network, finish proposals, browse the Internet and more from anywhere you can get a WiFi signal. And the real plus? The price. You can expect to pay just a few hundred for a netbook whereas a good laptop can run you $400 and up.
Chris: You might not need everything your desktop can do today, but how about a few months down the line when something unexpected and more processing-intensive comes up? And who’s to say that there’s even a desktop waiting at home for you; most people I know haven’t bought a stationary PC in years, and rely on their laptop for all their computing. A single machine, that does everything you need, means there’s no issue with synchronising files across multiple devices, no remembering to charge everything before you leave the house, and at the end of the day is cheaper than buying a “main” computer and a portable one. You can browse the internet, blog, do everything you’ve mentioned - but you can also crunch video files to share on that blog, you can run multiple apps like Skype, IM and a browser full of tabs to really communicate.
Brenda: Certainly a laptop is the choice if it will be your only computer, but if you’re merely looking for something to take with you, a netbook is the way to go. The simple fact of the matter is not everyone can afford to buy a full blown laptop. They can be quite expensive, so if you know you don’t need all of that high processing power, why not get the best of something smaller? Netbooks are ideal for students as well and act as a great introduction to computers for children. Since they weigh less, kids can tote them easier and their focused functionality better serves those newer to computers without overwhelming them. They are often sturdier as well. Netbooks may not be for everyone, but they are a great laptop alternative to those seeking the basics in a portable, easy to use format.
Chris: I’ll admit that the price of the cheaper netbooks stands them apart from current low-end notebooks, but you pay a significant penalty on specification. Most people are going to want to step up at least a couple of rungs if they pick, say, a basic 700-series ASUS Eee PC, and even then you’d do far better - in performance and flexibility - going for a second hand laptop. In fact eBay would be where I’d turn every time before opting for one of the cheaper netbooks; why introduce new users to a slimmed down (or even compromised) system, when they could get used to a full system based on last-year’s hardware?
Brenda: eBay may be a good place to get used or restored laptops with last-year’s hardware, but with a netbook you’ll get this year’s hardware without the bells and whistles. And let’s face it: it’s the bells and whistles that amp up the price on laptops. With a netbook, you get exactly what you need at an affordable price. If you’re just going to answer emails from the local coffee shop or write reports in the library, a netbook will do the job and then some. If you need some guidance as to which netbook is the prime choice, you can’t go wrong with the Acer Aspire One. This mini laptop has an 8.9-inch display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N2770 Processor, 512 MB RAM, an 8 GB SSD and runs Linux. What’s really great about this one is that you don’ t really have to sacrifice power for sleek and minimized design. The Acer weighs less than two pounds and is optimized for the Internet. This is the ultimate keep-in-touch device and is perfect for travel. And what will it cost you? Just $379.99. You get the portability of the laptop without the sky-high price. If you ask me, that makes this a great buy.
Chris: I won’t argue that the Aspire One is a tempting machine, but even a cursory check on eBay throws up some full-sized notebooks for the same price but offering much more in terms of their spec-sheet. A 2GHz Dell D410 with a 12-inch display, 1GB of RAM and 60GB HDD just went for ten bucks less than the Aspire. Or how about a 2.1GHz Toshiba L300 for a bigger display: 15.4-inches, 160GB HDD, 2GB of RAM and a DVD burner; that just went for $381. Both running Windows XP, so there’s no Linux learning curve; both offering far greater performance, with someone else having already paid the premium Dell or Toshiba wanted for the “bells and whistles”. Fancy something with an Apple logo? Take your pick of MacBooks or iBook G4s going for the same as Acer ask for their netbook.
So do you trawl eBay or do you bypass all that searching and head to the new shelves with your credit card in hand? Brenda and I can’t quite agree - she loves the netbook simplicity, while I’m a cranky Brit who wants the most grunt for his money - but we’d both love to hear your views. Netbook or notebook: let us know where you stand in the comments.
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Written by Chris Davies on August 9th, 2008 with no comments.
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Atul:
Thank God it was 2G and not the latest 3G phone which fell into the hands of this Steampunk enthusiast. I pity the fate of this phone for one to have fallen into this guy’s hand and two that it met with the worst Steampunk behaviour ever. It is good to be creative but then if that act tampers the originality so severely, even a geek is not a suitable definition for the daring artist. I would call him crazy for demanding $500 on eBay as the starting bid for this piece of crap, God give him rationale and if he thinks he was rational enough in tampering with this 2G phone, give him a barn full of it.
[Source: BBgadgets]
Written by Atul on August 5th, 2008 with no comments.
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There were stories floating around that one guy had managed to spot the Wii Fit Girl in a store then also got an autograph. Well he posted it on eBay to try to get some extra dough out of it.
It has actually already been sold, and for a massive amount of profit too. If you have no idea who the Wii Fit Girl is, then first of all you should probably crawl out from under that rock. Then you can click the link and watch her twirl on the Balance Board.
At the absolute cheapest price, he couldn’t have gotten the original Wii Fit for much less than about $90. The price he got out of the auction was $165. Which isn’t horrible, it’s just not exactly the greatest amount of profit.
[via wiifanboy]
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Written by Abby McVay on August 4th, 2008 with no comments.
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All you Richie Rich’s who love Star Wars better pay attention. Over at eBay you can drop a fortune and bid on one of four original T.I.E. Fighter models that was actually used in the filming of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
More specifically, this is the Fighter that ran into Darth Vader so Luke could blow up the Death Star. It was constructed from resin and cannibalized parts from other model kits. The auction doesn’t begin until August 1st, but as the world’s richest nerd, you’ll want to get ready. The starting price is $170,000. After you win it, you can hang it over the dining room table and make pew pew pew noises while eating your steak tar tar.
[Geekologie]
Written by Conner Flynn on July 29th, 2008 with no comments.
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They weren’t kidding about inflation in the Back To The Future movies. A genuine wooden Mattel hoverboard used by Marty McFly himself in Back to the Future II and III is up for auction on ebay. The entry price is $30,000.
But that’s not really news. The movie taught us that everything is more expensive in the future. It’s like $3000 for a Pepsi. Some collector with more money then sense will probably think it’s worth getting their hands on the hoverboard, after all it’s considered the “best example of all wood hoverboards to have survived the rigors of filming,”.
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Written by Conner Flynn on July 25th, 2008 with no comments.
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