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The curious case of the $2.3m in missing DS Lites
We're not sure what you'd do with as many as 18,000 Nintendo DS units that you swiped alongside a stockpile of games in a container in Hong Kong, but it looks like nearly any number of black DS Lites and games were stolen in a $2.3 million dollar heist en route to Europe for launch later this month. A reward of $1 million HKD (about $129,000 US) was posted by Hong Kong police, but something tells us that the perps and their associates behind this -- easily one of the largest gadget hustles we've yet heard of -- won't be quick to give up some names. Then again, we imagine that tasty reward might be a bit tempting, so be a little cautious when bidding for your next DS on eBay; you know, make sure the quantity isn't listed in the thousands, ok?[Via Joystiq]
HDTV Listings for March 24, 2006
What we're watching: Bracketology continues to evolve before our eyes, after the stunning falls of Gonzaga and Duke last night, George Mason looks to continue their improbable run against Wichita State, while Florida matches up with Georgetown. Villanova and Uconn also look to crush Cinderella's dreams tonight.The premiere episode of Heist is showing again tonight, and maybe it will all be in high definition this time. We'll probably be checking out The Roots Present at 9 on INHD2, their live show is not to be missed.Our traditional high-def listings continue below.
Who do you call when your HDTV........isn't?
I was watching the premiere episode of Heist last night off my DVR, when at about halfway through the show, it switched from the high definition feed to a widescreen feed within a 4x3 box within the regular widescreen area on my 4x3 TV. Not satisfying at all. I'd have been more appalled if the show didn't suck so much (visually it actually looks very good, it's no CSI: Miami or Oceans Twelve, but it looked very natural and pleasing in high definition), but the problem is who do I call and complain to?It seemed like somebody forgot to flip the switch back to high def after the commercial break or something and since I wasn't watching live, there was definitely nothing to be done after the fact. Despite that, what can we do if our high definition channel suddenly isn't? Do I contact the cable company, the local affiliate and whose desk do I need to make sure my complaint ends up on?I'd be remiss if I didn't end this by saying I don't recommend watching Heist to anyone, it was really bad. The writing was best described as "Heist feels like it was from somebody who saw Pulp Fiction and Oceans 11 and decided the key to good writing was inane banter and pop culture references". View at your own risk.
HDTV Listings for March 22, 2006
What we're watching: It seems to be premiere night tonight, with Heist and The Evidence kicking off on NBC and ABC, respectively. The only thing we like more than terrorist beatdowns is stealing stuff, so Heist seems like a natural pick. The Evidence is also a crime show that attempts to capitalize on all the CSI-style hype by starting off each episode showing all "The Evidence" in a videotaped log (get it?).Ahhh, who are we kidding, if it's Wednesday and a new Lost episode is on, you know what we're watching.Our traditional high-def listings continue below.
