Force Dynamics' 301 Racing Simulator Meets Super Mario Kart (Video)

Force Dynamics has just upgraded its 301 racing simulator with SNES compatibility, Super Mario Kart in this case -- "the rider's chair even leaps up along with Mario, Peach or any other jumping character you choose." Video after the break.

While most of the cool kids are off whizzing around courses in Mario Kart Wii, the gurus at Force Dynamics are reminiscing about the one that started it all. Apparently the firm has tweaked its 301 motion platform to actually control the kart in the SNES hit.

[via Engadget]

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[Source: Tech Blog]

LG KF700 touchscreen mobile phone

The LG KF700 combines a touchscreen, shortcut dial and standard alpha-numeric keypad, allowing quick access to most of the phone’s features. The large 3 inch touchscreen offers excellent clarity and is perfect for video playback and browsing the web.

Located on the back of the phone is a shortcut dial which offers quick access to six user defined shortcuts. The dial can also be used to scroll through when reading emails, or on web pages.

The LG KF700 is a slide style phone. Opening the slide reveals a standard 12 key alpha numeric keypad, which is used in the standard way for making calls and writing text messages.

The KF700 is enabled with HSDPA, commonly known as Mobile Broadband. This offers high speed access to the internet from your phone. With a full web browser included, the web experience on the phone is very smooth and a pleasure to use.

The handset has a built in 3.2 megapixel digital camera, which is equipped with autofocus and image stabliser. Video recording capability is also included, as is a secondary camera for video calls.

The built in music player recognises a variety of digital music formats; as well as MP3 there is support for WMA, AAC and AAC+ and also MPEG4 video. Bluetooth is included on the phone but it is the older Bluetooth 1.2 version.

Memory on the phone is up to 90MB internal, with expansion via a micro SD card slot.

The KF700 from LG promises to be a top seller on its release. To ensure you get yours as soon as it is released, you can register your interest here.

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[Source: The UK Mobile Phone Blog]

OQO Hacked to Run Mac OS X Leopard (Video)

That's right, someone has managed to get Mac OS X Leopard running on an OQO Model 02 UMPC. Though not running very smoothly, it makes OQO's device the world's smallest Mac, unofficially. Video after the break.

TRF's OQO is setup in a dual-boot Vista / OS X mode which boots Leopard in about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. WiFi, sound, power management and Bluetooth... it's all there with applications popping with serious snap

[via Engadget]

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[Source: Tech Blog]

Review of GSM-handset Samsung F250

Mobile-review have posted their review of the Samsung F250. Here is the final impression.
Impressions
The reception quality put up by the F250 is in line with other Samsung-branded devices. The ringtone volume is quite decent, as it can be heard in various environments. The silent alert is average strength-wise, no significant improvements have been made here.

With its price tag of 220 USD (150 Euro), the F250s only direct rival is the Nokia 5300. However, in view of the reasons we listed at the beginning of this write-up, these two are not of one breed and on top of that they target different audiences. The F250 is a potent music-minded solution if you are not heavy on bells and whistles and use your own headphones. But at the same time, it doesnt seem particularly feature-rich in its own class given its weedy implementation of Java, entry-level camera and functionality that hasnt gone beyond standard feats and abilities.

The main thing about the F250 is its no-nonsense unfussy design that can attract and repulse many at the same time, and a slew of color schemes. On balance, it is a somewhat overpriced budget offering, but by and large given the lack of direct competition is still pretty interesting. It is quite another matter, though, that consumers who are in the market for an affordable slider are very likely to set their eyes on other solutions that look smoother and go for less at that. But as far as Samsungs line-up is concerned, the F250 is supposed to have this segment covered.

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[Source: Just Another Mobile Phone Blog]

Electric-Powered Lotus Super 7 Hits the Streets (Video)

This Evisol-tuned Lotus Super 7 comes equipped with a "Siemens-sourced electric motor and a set of lithium-polymer batteries" -- generating 272hp and 332 lb-ft. torque. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

In true Seven fashion, the Thorr is about as minimalist as it can get, but in addition to losing the luxuries of a modern automobile, the lack of a transmission, ABS, boosted brakes and anything resembling sound absorption material has it tipping the scales at 1,664 pounds

[via Autoblog]

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[Source: Tech Blog]

Jay Leno Drives the Nissan GT-R (Video)

Being a successful night show host comes with its perks, such as spending time with one of the first production (US) Nissan GT-R vehicles. Video after the break.

The range of topics includes all the stats you've already memorized, Nissan's efforts to quell GT-R tuning and Leno's immeasurable joy that he can check the dipstick himself. Leno maintains that it's a vehicle he could get "emotionally involved with."

[via Autoblog]

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[Source: Tech Blog]

Custom Iron Man Computer Lights Up, Includes Mask (Video)

Sporting a Mark 1 Iron Man suit-inspired design, this custom computer features two BFG 9800GX2 Quad SLI graphics cards and plenty of LED lighting. Video after the jump. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Still, I appreciate the hand-crafted look and the 2x BFG 9800GX2 Quad Sli under the hood. At the very least, it is pretty damn cool for a three- week build

[via Gizmodo - Ironmods]

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[Source: Tech Blog]

Feature: Creative Gamers Invent New Ways of Playing Tetris

These gamers have done a lot more than enjoy Tetris on their home consoles. Instead, they spent countless hours coming up with new and creative ways to play the game. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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[Source: Tech Blog]

Battlefield Heroes - Customization Trailer

Battlefield Heroes is a "cartoon-style Play 4 Free shooter that brings classic Battlefield gameplay to an all new mass audience." Video after the break.

It is easy to pick up and play but with robust character customization and a deep online meta-game, gamers can spend hours building up their characters and conquering the world

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[Source: Tech Blog]

Urban Security Suit

According to designer Tim Smit, the Urban Security Suit is "made of neoprene, though it's also lined with body-molded Kevlar to ensure you can stop bullets while turning heads." Click here for first picture in gallery.

Trendsetters like her might eschew duct tape and Cipro for the Urban Security Suit. The gas mask is a nice touch, though I'm not sure about those olive straps ? I think we can do better, Tim

[via Dvice]

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[Source: Tech Blog]

eBay Watch: Unreleased BlackBerry 9000 Surfaces (Video)

The BlackBerry 9000 is not set for release until August '08, but this eBay seller has managed to snag a few prototype units. Auction page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Listed features (according to this auction) include: 3G, Edge, WiFi, and Bluetooth, as we've seen elsewhere. There's no telling how legit this is, and the seller clearly pulled the auction for some unknown reason, but there do seem to be at least a few of these floating around

[via Engadget]

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[Source: Tech Blog]