February 2008

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Best Free Mac Games

Though gaming on the Mac has grown significantly over the years, Windows still dominates the market. The few games that do exist for the Mac are often expensive, and not every wants to or can install BootCamp to play Windows games. With that in mind, we compiled a list of the top 20 free Mac … Continue Reading

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Find Great Deals Using Tech Bargains

As much as we all love technology, those quad core computers and 80-inch TVs don’t come cheap. That’s where a site called Tech Bargains comes in. I’ve browsed this site daily for the last two years, and don’t know why I didn’t post about it until now. The site posts deals on all sorts of … Continue Reading

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Belkin Washable Mouse

I found a unique little product on the web today called the Belkin Washable Mouse. Priced at $29.99, the mouse’s claim to fame is, well, its washability. Why, oh why Belkin? It certainly is nice clean your mouse every once and awhile, but wash it in water? Most people have something called cleaner and paper … Continue Reading

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NVIDIA Launches GeForce 9600 GT

Budget gamers rejoice! NVIDIA has released the first video card of its new 9000-series, the 9600 GT. Priced at only $199, the card is targeted towards those looking for an SLI setup without breaking the bank. NVIDIA’s goal in releasing the card is to give PC gamers something that can play the latest games very … Continue Reading

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Apple Lowers Price of iPod Shuffle to $49

A new update appeared on Apple’s site today. It has lowered the price of its 1 GB iPod Shuffle to only $49, while adding a new 2 GB model for $69. This sudden price change isn’t as unexpected as it seems. Flash memory prices have been falling for ages, and one can easily pick up … Continue Reading

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The Format Wars are Over- Blu-ray Wins

Those who bought an HD-DVD player recently will be disappointed. The bitter war between the two DVD successors HD-DVD and Blu-ray seems to be coming to an end. Over the last year and a half movie enthusiasts have been split between the two formats, and up until now it seemed as though the war might … Continue Reading

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Hitachi Magic Wand

The Hitachi Magic Wand Massager [$32.80] is great for aches and pains, but also makes for a great vibrator. Designed for both men and women, it can do wonders to turn your day around, according to our review. Discrete and portable, a number of third-party attachments are available to extend its functionality. It’s the Valentines … Continue Reading

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Thankful Thursday #2

After this week’s rant at Dell, it’s time to roll out another Thankful Thursday. For those unfamiliar with Thankful Thursday, the new weekly posting tradition here at PC Fastlane is meant provide a change from the rants that are sometimes posted. A lot of developments occur in the technology world that benefit the lives of … Continue Reading

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Dell Responds to PC Fastlane

The rant I posted last Sunday has caught Dell’s attention, as well as the attention of other bloggers and social network users across the web. Thank you to everyone who read my post. For those unfamiliar with what happened, both the AC adapter and battery on my Dell notebook with a freshly-expired warranty died within … Continue Reading

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New Commercial Brings Violence, Hilarity to Cell Technology

Bluetooth headset maker Jaw Bone has released a new commercial that can be seen on YouTube. What makes it so wonderful? Two Asian chicks beat up a rude asshole at a dry cleaners. If you can get past the violence, you’ll find the commercial is quite funny. It’s not surprising it has already had more … Continue Reading

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