Filed under: Portable Audio , Storage We’re not sure why the music industry thinks consumers want to buy even more physical media, but it can’t seem to stop pumping out plastic in a futile attempt to stay relevant — this time it’s an initiative called slotMusic, announced today in partnership with SanDisk and several major retailers. The 1GB slotMusic microSD cards are preloaded with DRM-free 320kbps MP3s, and are aimed primarily at mobile phones — the idea is that you’ll be able to buy music and listen to it without having to sideload it onto your device using your computer at home. Sure, we can see the appeal of that, but when we half-facetiously asked SanDisk’s reps if they expected us to carry around a stack of individual microSD albums, they didn’t laugh when they said yes, and even told us that slotMusic media binders would be available at launch — no, they weren’t kidding

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SanDisk, major labels announce slotMusic preloaded microSD cards

Filed under: Desktops The D10 is a barebones rig with the classic Shuttle form factor, but the addition of a 7-inch (800 x 480) touchscreen out front makes things a little more interesting. Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Duo E4000 series, Dual-Core E2000 series and Celeron 400 series processors are all supported with up to 4GB RAM, and the kit ships with an Intel GMA 3100 GPU, 5.1 channel audio and SATA II support. A base configuration is offered on Shuttle’s Japanese site with a 1.6GHz Celeron processor, 1GB RAM and a 80GB hard drive for ¥69,800 (about $648), but no — it isn’t available in the States.

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Shuttle D10 desktop features built-in touchscreen, little else

Just about every time we’ve mentioned T-Mobile’s 3G rollout , someone has stopped by to ask their fellow commenters for insight on what the coverage might be like in their specific city. Unfortunately, their inquiries generally went unanswered. Now that T-Mobile has gotten around to adding 3G signal to their coverage map, curious commenters now have a way to help themselves

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T-Mobile’s coverage maps now include 3G

Filed under: Laptops , Tablet PCs It didn’t take long for Lenovo’s two-faced ThinkPad X200t to hit the test bench after coming over to US soil , and the critics over at Laptop Mag have mostly positive things to say about it. For starters, the convertible tablet maintains the “security, durability, and performance” that we’ve come to expect from Lenovo. The keyboard was deemed “excellent,” the lightweight design was applauded, the display performed admirably and the performance was very satisfactory (or “snappy,” as it were).

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Sure, you could buy life-sized replicas of the X-Wing and Landspeeder, but what fun is it just looking at them?

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Feature: Star Wars Fans Build Working X-Wing, Landspeeder

Though not the most practical way to deal with tailgaters, this flamethrower car mod will surely get the job done and then some. Continue reading for the video

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How to Deal with Tailgaters

Need for Speed Undercover’s “story mode sets the player in the story as a police officer going undercover into the criminal underground of Tri-City, a fictional city where the game is set.” Continue reading for the Need for Speed Undercover trailer. Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello has stated that the previous release in the series, ProStreet, was “an okay game… It’s not good.” and that Undercover will bring better innovations and gameplay.

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Need for Speed Undercover Trailer

The Nissan GT R may not out run a jet, “but when you can out-accelerate, out-handle and out-brake anything short of a Formula 1 car, do you really care?” Video after the break.

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Nissan GT R

Priced at a hefty $650, this folding stroller features a “power system that completely recharges after only 300 feet of strolling.” Video after the break. I don’t have kids, but if I did, I would have to buy one of these Origami power folding strollers.

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Folding Stroller

Filed under: Digital Cameras We just barely got our unsteady mitts on the upcoming Lumix G1 , yet already Panasonic is teasing with something of a successor, currently dubbed the “G.” It uses the G1’s same micro four thirds body design, ditching the mirror and optical viewfinder in favor of case slimness, but adds a stereo microphone on top and record button on back for high-def video capture — rare stuff on a consumer digi-cam with a replaceable lens. No word on price or availability, but given the G1 isn’t slated to hit Japan until October we wouldn’t expect this one until sometime next year.

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Panasonic unveils video-capturing Lumix G prototype