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Inspiron Mini 9 gets the teardown treatment, courtesy of Dell

by Robert Nelson on Sep 6, 2008 at 08:32 PM

It seems we are not even going to have to wait for the Inspiron Mini 9 to get in the hands of consumers before we begin to learn about the inside. Dell has gone ahead and posted a the service manual for the Mini 9, and it contains more than… Continue Reading »

Toaster PC; helping to confuse the would-be home burglar

by Robert Nelson on Aug 5, 2008 at 04:11 PM

Certainly one of the most unique computer mods that I have seen to date, by far not the most interesting but perhaps practical. With more and more people looking to have an “internet appliance” in their kitchen, the latest modded PC is Toasy, and as you can likely guess its… Continue Reading »

Latest Eee PC hack adds backlit keyboard for just $15

by Robert Nelson on May 18, 2008 at 12:31 AM

The latest mod to come the ever-hackable Eee PC seems like one that should have been done a long time ago. For just about $15 you can somewhat easily add a backlight to your keyboard. The mod is estimated to take about 3 hours and requires you taking your keyboard… Continue Reading »

The full featured, do-it-all, yet highly over-priced Eee PC

by Robert Nelson on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:32 PM

While we certainly cannot argue that the $3,200 price tag is worth the money, I am sure the hard work along with the necessary parts would justify the cost, we cannot help to think that its just an Eee PC. Sure its a great little notebook, but that is where… Continue Reading »

Ben Heck - the console modding legend going ‘pro’

by Colbert Low Boon Leng on Mar 28, 2008 at 03:04 PM

Benjamin Heckendorn, or mostly known as Ben Heck, is a legend for his semi-godlike ability to recreate and modify electronic devices. Among those popular devices are the Xbox laptop and the popular reincarnation of Atari 2600. Ben started all with all of these “crazy” ideas from his basement, warming up… Continue Reading »

The Cloudbook modding begins; enter the “Dreambook”

by Robert Nelson on Mar 8, 2008 at 08:57 PM

We saw the Eee PC pick up an incredible, almost cult like following and with that came more mods and hacks than most of us could even imagine. It has taken some time, the Cloudbook has gotten off to a slow start, but that seems to be coming to an… Continue Reading »

Take apart your PSP and put it back together in 9 minutes

by XXJacob Boxford on Oct 4, 2006 at 11:29 PM

Note: If you’re at work, turn down your speakers (or put on headphones). If you’re down with voiding the warrenty on your Sony PSP (or just looking for some entertainment), this video is pretty sweet.  The video is a demonstration of how to install a PSP-to-TV mod chip - and… Continue Reading »

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