Digital Trends

I got me a new 8-core Mac Pro! Okay, not really, but I got to mess around with one and will be using it intensely in the coming months. So, I discuss the Mac experience a little more, as a Windows user.

Eee pc running os x? New eee (2nd gen don't use Atom (use Celeron D), Atom much faster. Wait to buy.

Hands on

- Sennheiser PC350 gaming headset

- Dell 2408 WFP 24" LCD

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Forgot to mention last week that Creative did eventually cave in and let daniel_k off the hook, but only after a massive public outcry.

Also, 64-bit Photoshop to be Windows only. Misspoke last week.

Hardware and gadgets

- 3G iPhone rumor gaining steam - in Apple's own config files

- Amazon giving out $50 coupons if you bought an HD-DVD player, Walmart is taking the player back for a refund

- Dell getting into the ultra-low end laptop game, aiming at a $500 lappy. HP launches their tiny contender, the 2133.

- Firewire 1600 - oh hell yeah!

- Asus 2nd gen eee PC gets early roll out

- Design changes coming soon for Apple laptops?

Software and netware

- Flickr adds video sharing - Good or bad?

Entertainment and gaming

- Pixar to release all movies in 3D - my 3D experience

- Xbox Wiimote? Writing's on the wall

- Novint 3D controller getting some significant gaming support, 3dconnexion launches their laptop device

- Fallout 3 100 hours long, 200 endings

- Asus crams 3 GPUs on a single card.

- Shareholders back Yahoo!'s scoff at Microsoft's latest threat

- RIAA argument that throwing out a promo CD is distribution

- 95% of 18-24 year olds pirate music

- Blockbuster set-top box?

Miscellaneous bag

- 3D printer that can copy itself

- Segway RMP is one badass roving platform