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With resolving more Eee PC battery issues in mind, Asus has announced that they will be offering a “free upgrade” to customers who either purchased the Asus Eee PC 900 or received it for review with 4400mAh batteries instead of the advertised 5800 mAh ones. This is in relation to all the negative publicity that they have been getting lately because of the aforementioned battery issues, which they have rightly adjusted and countered with a good move. I wish all manufacturers were like that, open to the opinions of customers and ready to stoop down low for the sake of being understood. We admire you Asus, and keep up the good work! Now when’s my 80GB OS X powered Eee PC coming?

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Approximately 3.2 million Wii remote game controller wrist straps are being recalled and replaced with a slightly beefier version (from 0.024 inch diameter to 0.04 inch). The process will cost Nintendo millions, which ain’t too good since they are also recalling some DS power adapters across the oceans. To request a new strap, Wii owners will need to complete a web form on Nintendo’s site. New straps will ship beginning Dec. 21, 2006. Can’t say I’m too surprised. Nintendo is all about a groovy gaming experience, and pricey repair costs and broken lamps won’t make too many parents happy.

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