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Keepin' it real fake, part CLXVII: 2PG PSP knockoff adds second controller, nothing else

Filed under: GamingThe 2PG TC8281 is one hard working portable game console -- and trust us, it ain't easy trying to make a living under the shadow of the PSP and its less expensive (and downright irreputable) siblings. Don't blame the poor guy if he was born with "brand name style," as they say in the business -- what he lacks in originality, or in technological ability, he more than makes up for in hard work. Yours for just under $50, this handheld is compatible with the ever-popular Cool Boy game console, and ships with 117 games (5 on-board, 112 on the cartridge) including Milk Nuts, Space ET, Zippy Race and perennial favorite Mappy. And if all that weren't enough, the device includes A/V outputs for bringing the party to your television, and a separate Playstation-like controller so you can get your game on multi-player style. Ready to take a chance? More pictures after the break.Continue reading Keepin' it real fake, part CLXVII: 2PG PSP knockoff adds second controller, nothing elseKeepin' it real fake, part CLXVII: 2PG PSP knockoff adds second controller, nothing else originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Home EntertainmentRemember that totally forgettable PoD that popped up and vanished back in June? You know -- that minuscule box (around the size of two cigarette packs) that plays back practically anything (torrents, web videos, etc.) on your TV without a PC in between? Yeah, that very unit has finally secured a legitimate release date and price, and we can safely say that we're riveted. For those needing a refresher, the wired / wireless unit scans your local network and detects any type of multimedia stored anywhere; from there, it streams content directly to your TV without any fuss -- much like the Neuros-powered WhereverTV, but with far fewer limitations. If you're intrigued, get set to pony up $99 on December 15th to quell your curiosity.Verismo Networks' PoD web video-to-TV box grabs release date originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Eric Zeman, my favorite Phonescoop editor after Rich, wrote a fairly cogent article debunking the flame bait put out by CIO magazine comparing the Storm to the iPhone. While the complaints are valid - stereo Bluetooth would be nice and a removable battery would be nicer - I think RIM is good at what it
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Wave of mutilation ends as Best Buy, Sony and Microsoft take a stab at clamshell-free packaging...

Filed under: Misc. GadgetsIt looks like Amazon started a trend last week when they announced their "Frustration Free Packaging" initiative, which boils down to the elimination of clamshell-style packaging for a lot of their top-sellers, and the introduction of more eco-friendly materials, like good old-fashioned (recycled) cardboard. According to The New York Times, a number of other companies, including Best Buy, Sony, and Microsoft are joining the club in eschewing heavy duty materials in favor of less aggressive ones. Anything that reduces our level of annoyance with the retail experience while pitching in to help out our increasingly threatened Mother Earth is something we'll gladly get behind. And we're pretty sure our dentist will agree.Wave of mutilation ends as Best Buy, Sony and Microsoft take a stab at clamshell-free packaging initiative originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

You may be out in the wilderness and need to rock out to your favorite jams, or you could have a valid emergency. Either way this new emergency radio from Eton can help you out. The FR500 fills multiple roles, it is an AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with NOAA weatherband, a flashlight, Emergency Siren and Cell Phone charger. The source of power is a hand crank or solar power through a line of solar cells on top of the unit. In this day and age you can never be too prepared, multifunction units like this that don't require you to plug into the grid or use batteries could save you in a dire situation. The Radio is $80.00 and available at amazon.AM (520-1700 KHz), FM (88-108 MHz), Shortwave (6000-12100 KHz)NOAA weather – all 7 channels plus "Alert"Siren and FlashlightCan be powered from four different sources:From the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adapter (not included)From 3 AA batteries (not included)From the AC adapter alone (not included)From solar powerAnalog frequency dial with digital displayBuilt-in cell phone chargerDigital clock function Add a comment | From: Eton FR500 Solarlink Emergency Radio for Adventurers | Visit Ubergizmo | Good deals

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