This new 12-inch Lenovo Ideapad S12 Netbook is available via GearSponsor Logicbuy for $499 less a 10% off coupon (USPLENOVO – expires 6/29). The S12 features a full sized keyboard, LED-backlit WXGA screen and black/white system color (I think this means you can get it in any color you want so long as it’s black or white). Power is supplied by an Atom N270 1.6 GHZ with 1GB DDR2, 12.1″ WXGA, 160GB hard drive. If that doesn’t have you excited – there’s also Wi-Fi, XP Home and a 6-cell battery. Lenovo S12 Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Here at Gear Diary there are a lot of mobile application reviews covering many of the latest and greatest offerings available.  Many reviews specifically highlight the iPhone/iPod Touch  –  and rightly so — given the quantity of applications available for Apple’s platform.  Don’t fret Symbian, Android, WinMo, and BlackBerry fans; there are plenty of awesome apps available for our devices as well. Let’s take a look at one of BlackBerry App World’s most popular applications, Poynt — which, as of this writing, sits at #8 on the top download listing.  Poynt is an all-in-one local search application that mixes a Yellow Pages, White Peages, and Movie Search service based on your GPS location. You can view your search results on an interactive map, locate restaurants or businesses closest to your location, get driving or walking directions from within the application, see movie showtimes, watch movie trailers and buy tickets, look up people via the new White Pages feature, send search results to contacts, and save search results directly to your BlackBerry contact list – all in one application.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Applications like Prism and Fluid make it possible to create site-specific applications allowing “users [to] split web applications out of their browser and run them directly on their desktop. Prism lets users add their favorite web apps to their desktop environment When invoked, these applications run in their own window…” [from Prism landing page] It is a great way to have a direct line to some most-used sites without having to deal with the entire browsing experience. They work well and are free. Unfortunately, for many of us it can quickly mean having five, ten or twenty “site-specific” applications. It becomes a bit of a mess. That’s where Monitor, a little, free application comes in rather handy.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

From the developer: You wake up alone on an unknown beach – your boat and entire fleet missing… It’s the beginning of an epic odyssey to find out just what game the gods are playing with you, King Argos. Your fate now lies in their hands. Battle like the fierce Spartan warrior you are to avoid a tragic death as you journey from the Oracle’s Island, Atlantis and finally to the depths of the Underworld. You will fight the most phenomenal monsters from mythology, defy Cerberus and the Cyclops, and challenge the gods themselves! It’s your chance to write your own legend… if you can survive this mythic adventure. Features A full 3D experience: move in 3 dimensions in superb and varied 3D environments. iPhone-specific controls: unleash the hero’s special powers by performing touch screen move combos. 8 different levels to explore: the mysterious Atlantis, the depths of the Underworld, and more. Face legions of enemies and the most impressive mythical creatures such as the Cyclops or Cerberus. Fabulous equipment and 5 mythic weapons to upgrade: draw your mythic swords, ax, and bow! Fight, explore, solve puzzles – more than a basic hack’n’slash: a real odyssey. Continue reading on Gear Diary [...]

Yeah, we all know how the game is played… Drop your $9.99 game down to $.99 for a few days, watch it shoot to the top of the App Store list and then pop the price back up to ten bucks. SURE we all know the company is manipulating the lame structure of the App Store but hey, when you can get great games like these for just a dollar who cares if you become part of the manipulation. And there’s something else we know too… these prices don’t last so if you want one of these games grab it NOW! Awesome games for a buck… Now that’s a fun way to start the weekend!… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

You know Hulu. You love Hulu. You watch Hulu… even though they are turning your brain to mush… But ARE they??? THAT’S what they want you to think. We, however, know the truth. It isn’t Hulu turning our brains to mush. No sir! It’s…… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

As noted in my original article when the game was released, Myst is a classic adventure game released for the Mac in 1993 that was the best-selling PC game for a very long time until the arrival of the Sims franchise. Aside from being the ‘killer app’ that was largely responsible for the CD-ROM drive gaining traction in the marketplace. Since the initial Mac release and follow-up PC release, the game was re-released on the PC as a fully 3D game, got a series of sequels and even a (failed) online game, and more recently been released for the DS & PSP handhelds. The version for the iPhone / iPod Touch was released just over a month ago, so how does it compare?… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

I’m just back from paying my tax to Apple and upgrading to the latest iPhone 3GS. I was a bit surprised to find a short wait at my local Apple store. While inside I learned that Apple has once again launched their iPhone Availability page which this year features hour by hour stock status reports on which stores have the iPhone available for purchase. While I don’t think there are going to be widespread shortages, this online availability chart sure beats having to call the local store and wait on hold. iPhone 3GS Availability Chart Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Check out these new Twitter Tees from Threadless.  Show your Social-Networking Love by donning one of these at the next BBQ (assuming you do go offline now and again…).   These shirts will let the world know you are a proud Geek — even if they won’t increase your Twitter following.  My personal favorite is “you autocomplete me.” Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Free-to-play massively multiplayer online (MMO) games have become more and more popular … but that doesn’t mean they have gotten better. In general free online games seem to fall into two categories: ‘razor & blade’ style swindles, and crap. But Nexon America is hoping to reverse both the perception and the trend with their upcoming game Dungeon Fighter Online. As a first step towards that final goal they are opening up applications to participate in a closed beta test of the game. The application process is open from now until July 6th, with the test itself coming at an unannounced later date.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

If you have a Mac on your desk and a PS3 or XBOX360 game console attached to your home media center, Yazsoft has a new way for you to enjoy all of your media. Playback, which they describe as “their new zero configuration media server for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, Playback allows anyone to share their media with any Playstation 3, Xbox 360, or other UPnP compatible device. Playback can also share media stored in folders or even make entire disks available to a Playstation 3 or Xbox 360. No configuration required.”… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Are you in need of a new desktop PC? This HP Elite e9110t Quad-core includes Blu-Ray capability the perfect business accessory for keeping yourself entertained as you are supposed to be as you are working. This coupon provides for $350 savings and also includes a free 640 GB Hard Drive upgrade, 50% off a 20-inch LCD monitor, free HP Deskjet Printer (mail in rebate). This deal expires 6/26/09 and is shipped free and is via Gear Sponsor Logicbuy. HP Pavilion Elite e9110t – $649.99… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

These Sennheiser CX 400 In-Ear headphones have gathered over 105 user reviews averaging 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon. Ideal for MP3, CD, DVD and gaming this set of earbuds contains adapters to fit all sized ears (Small/Medium/Large). There’s also an included cable clip, extension cable and carrying pouch. Seems to be a good deal for anyone looking for a primary or spare pair of highly rated In-Ear headphones. Sennheiser CX 400 – $26.96 via FatWallet Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Technology enthusiasts and early-adopters know this already: you almost always pay a premium to get something when it is first released. This is done because there is demand for the device that allows manufacturers and retailers to offer them at full price, perhaps a bit above intended longer-term price to help recoup R&D efforts. As I said, we all know this, but manufacturers seldom admit to anything beyond a carefully calculated value proposition. Until now, when Sony talks about why the PSP Go is priced so shockingly high …… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Take a moment and let that picture sink in…it’s amazing, right? Say hello to the PhoneSuit MiLi Pro, and iPhone / iPod compatible, rechargeable, micro video projector. Not only is it a portable video projector, it is also a speaker system. So the next time you want to share photos, videos, or even a business presentation, you don’t need to hook your device up to an external monitor, TV, or worse – huddle around the small screen. Instead, you can “scale your iPhone’s video up to a 40 inch for screen for eye strain free, relaxed viewing.” The site mentions that you can project from 5 to 70″, but that 40″ is optimal. The suit includes a built-in rechargeable battery so you don’t kill your iPhone’s, and even better – “[its included] VGA cable allows you to connect the MiLi Pro directly to your Laptop or PC’s VGA port. [Its included] RCA cable will allow you to connect most standard AV equipment sources such as DVD players, VCR’s, etc. You can switch between the various inputs at any time with the input source button.” The MiLi Pro will work with the iPhone 3GS, 3G, 2G and iPod Touch. Its price [...]