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  • Review: Samson StudioDock 3i

    Review: Samson StudioDock 3i

    Samson StudioDock 3i: A great set of computer speakers with a built in iPod dock and USB sound card. They sound great, no matter if you're listening to music or just playing games. My only complaint about them would be the price, but frankly, they're worth it.

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  • The Gadget Love of a Guitar God

    The Gadget Love of a Guitar God

    Most gadget do-it-yourselfers have stories of an idea that didn’t quite work out. Maybe the prototype never functioned properly. Or maybe a competitor introduced a similar piece of gear into the marketplace first. But how many gadget geeks can say that they were stymied by a cult, a laser, and legislative changes? Of course, rock guitar legend [...]

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  • Konami GamesCom 2009 press conference

    Konami GamesCom 2009 press conference

    The most interesting announcement from Konami at GamesCom 2009 is Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PSP. The release date of the game is set to 2010. In MSG:PW you will be accompanied by a comrade. This way you can control two characters at the same time, one supporting the other. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Pro Evolution Soccer, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Krazy Kart Racing. Check out the exclusive trailers.

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  • Geek Weekend: Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN

    Geek Weekend: Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN

    Wikimedia We’ve been getting requests from various citizens to feature their respective cities in our new Geek Weekend feature here on CrunchGear, so when a request came in for the Twin Cities, John asked me to write it up and I thought, “Oh, great. More work.” “Perfect! I grew up there! I know where geeky stuff is [...]

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  • Nikon announces two new lenses, 70-200mm and DX 18-200mm

    Nikon announces two new lenses, 70-200mm and DX 18-200mm

    When Nikon let us know about the two new cameras today, they also mentioned two new lenses. Follow in the tradition of the recently 35mm, instead of creating something new, they are improving on existing lens technology to further bridge the gap between the old school film shooter and digital photogs.

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