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rlobrecht
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$10 USB power outlet leaves no plug behind

Dec 5th 2009 11:12AM on Engadget

"Please also note that the USB ports only draw power when something is physically connected to the port."

I wonder if this means that if you leave a charging cable plugged in it leeches power, or if it's actually smart enough to detect the device at the end of the cord.

Nook for sale at Barnes & Noble stores on November 30th?

Nov 17th 2009 8:03AM on Engadget

We were at our local B&N over the weekend. Their display says week of December 14th.

Pachter: iPod touch is "dangerous" for game publishers

Oct 17th 2009 8:27AM on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

The Touch gets even more economical when you have two of them, which you want the same game for. If you have two DSs, and they both want to play the same game at the same time, that's $60 - $70 for two game cartridges. The same downloaded game for a Touch can be loaded onto both of your Touches for the same price.

Engadget's back to school giveaway, part one!

Sep 1st 2009 8:18AM on Engadget

Sweet.

Win a copy of Snow Leopard from TUAW

Aug 28th 2009 3:41PM on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

I started using with Leopard. I'd love a free copy of Snow Leopard. My plan is to wait until iLife '10 ships to buy the Box Set.

Engadget's recession antidote: win an Ecogear Genus backpack!

Jun 30th 2009 8:22AM on Engadget

I love backpacks.

Engadget's recession antidote: win an 8GB Kingston DataTraveler Mini Slim!

May 28th 2009 12:37PM on Engadget

nice

Video: 45 year old modem used to dial into web, view Wikipedia, correct the entry on Klaus Nomi

May 28th 2009 8:22AM on Engadget

I never had an acoustic coupler, but I did have a 300 baud modem in my fist PC. Quickly switched to a 1200, then 2400 baud. Usenet, gopher, UUCP email. Those were the days.

Engadget's recession antidote: win an 8GB Kingston SDHC Video card!

May 19th 2009 12:21PM on Engadget

why not

Engadget's recession antidote: win an 8GB Kingston SDHC Video card!

May 12th 2009 2:34PM on Engadget

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