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I Heart Nerds Plate Posted: 24 Jan 2009 04:00 AM PST Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re shopping for original stuff for your party or get-together then check out this adorable “I Heart Nerds” plate. As soon as I saw it, I just wanted to get one and fill it up with hearts candy. My dear friend Laura Taylor has quite a collection of handmade ceramics made with food safe, non-toxic glazes. These are one-of-a-kind pieces, that feature fairy tale lovebirds, bluebirds, squirrels, and other whimsical graphics. She even created the “I Heart iPhone calculator icon” plate for number-loving, calculator-obsessed iPhone geeks. Ah, nothings says “I love you” like a nerdy gift. Check out Laura’s store on Etsy, and leave her some comments below with some ideas or suggestions. I’m waiting for a Twilight dish, but that’s only because I’m completely obsessed with the books right now. Anyone with me?

Techmammas reviews Dell’s 10″Inspiron Mini Netbook Posted: 23 Jan 2009 06:06 PM PST Our friend Beth over at Techmammas got her hands on the  Dell 10″Inspiron Mini Netbook. Below are her thoughts on the small netbook: I was sitting at the CES Dell press meeting typing up a post on their Mini “9″ when I decided to take a look at their other netbook offerings. On display, they also had the Inspiron Mini 12″. When I asked if there were any other size netbooks, they offered me a chance to view the soon to be released Dell 10″Inspiron Mini Netbook. Engadget also posted with details. Here are some of the details about the Dell Inspiron 10″ Netbook: Listed below are preliminary specs that were discussed at CES, but final details will be released soon. I am trying to wait patiently, because this netbook is perfect for mobile computing and more: -Every inch of space was planned out, the end to end keyboard is bigger then the 12″ -Edge to Edge 16:9 HD display -Built-in TV Tuner -Supports GPS, optional built-in mobile broadband card for Internet access on the go -Intel Atom Z530 processor -1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, Windows XP -Can choose the from the colors and designs from the Dell Design Studio -Touchpad has track (mouse) buttons embedded, Multi-touch gestures lead to homepage (click here to see picture below): For size, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10″ is not much bigger then my small Coach pouch wallet, can fit into most of my handbags (no briefcase needed) and light enough to carry all day. I found the 10″ keyboard completely comfortable when it came to typing. The optional built-in broadband card (or any USB broadband) will enable families using the Dell Inspiron Mini 10″ mobile to use web browsing, maintain documents, view movies, check email, update social networking sites such as Facebook or listening to music. The built-in webcam enables video chat. The TV tuner offers the ability to view local TV station shows. U.S. Release dates, pricing and more details are not known yet. Engadget found a website in England called Tesco that is advertising the Dell Inspiron Mini 10″ for 349 pounds (around 480 dollars). Thanks Techmammas!

Elecom goes pink with 16GB USB flash drives Posted: 23 Jan 2009 09:32 AM PST Is it me, or do gadget manufacturers take the easy way out at times by unveiling some of their current line up in a gaudy pink color? Guess Elecom has taken that route with its latest USB flash drives that go by the model number MF-BWU2, although they’re easier to be remembered as the Elecom "PINK PINK PINK" USB flash drive instead. At least they have the decency to throw in a whopping 16GB of storage space with each USB flash drive, making it a whole lot handier to tote around compared to a regular 2GB or 4GB flash drive. No word on pricing, but it shouldn’t burn too big a hole in your pocket if you want to bring one home. Source: Akihabaranews

Twit one’s way to fame Posted: 23 Jan 2009 09:24 AM PST Talk about starting early - dad-to-be Corey Menscher wants to give his kid a head start in the world of tech by building a wireless device which is able to send messages to a computer via Twitter through kicks and turns while inside the mother’s womb! This is just plain crazy and is probably a cheap publicity stunt, and who knows what type of mental scarring the poor kid will have to go through in the future. Imagine being on the playground only to be teased by the rest, “Here comes the Twitterer!” or “Why don’t you twit your way out of this!”. It just makes me wonder where can I find a book that interprets the kind of kicks a baby gives in the womb into plain English. Source: Medgadget

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