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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:19:00 PST
Which keyboard will emerge victorious in our Logitech civil war?
Back in September, we introduced you to Logitech's newest diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks. CNET's Rich Brown expressed confusion as to why we actually need a "for Notebooks" model, and after doing a full-length review, I must agree. There's absolutely nothing about the diNovo for Notebooks that makes ...
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:19:00 PST
Laser printers don't emit harmful toner dust, study says
Tiny bits of toner wafting from laser printers can't be blamed for polluting indoor air, according to research released this week.
In 2007, a study from Queensland University of Technology in Australia suggested that breathing toner particles from printers could hurt the lungs as much cigarette smoke.
 Researchers examined ... Originally posted at Green Tech
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:12:00 PST
Magnetic headphone organizer prevents accidental death
(Credit: Magneat)
The Magneat headphone organizer provides a solution to the most annoying accessory attached to your music player: the headphone cord.
The industry is a few years away from offering high-quality, inexpensive Bluetooth earbuds, so for the time being we're left untangling and tripping over long wires. As ...
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:39:00 PST
Billionth Logitech mouse scampers off assembly line
(Credit: Logitech)
Hunting down mice isn't my personal idea of fun, but this mouse mission might not be so eek-worthy. Logitech has launched a contest inviting people to track its billionth mouse shipped, a milestone announced Wednesday.
A PR stunt to be sure, but also a nice chance to ...
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:56:00 PST
Gadget trade-in services that pay off
Web sites that promise to pay for your old gadgets look bright around the holidays, when every extra dollar can count toward new gifts or even utility bills. But are the services worthwhile? How much can you earn?
We examined nine services that pay for your unwanted digital wares. These are among the newest options to help keep electronics waste out of landfills, while uncluttering your closets.
 Click on this image to see what seven services quoted to pay for 11 used electronics. (Credit: Elsa Wenzel/CBS Interactive)
We looked up what each service said it would pay for working iPods, PDAs, laptops, gaming consoles, and more, with cables but lacking their original boxes. For dead devices, some offer a pittance, or will connect you with willing recyclers and charity recipients. Our chart (at right) shows what each site claims it pays for specific equipment. Keep reading for highlights of the trade-in services.
We can't yet vouch for the start-to-finish experience of mailing in products to these companies. Those that find your equipment in worse shape than you estimated will downgrade the trade-in value.
If you only need to offload an old phone, look out for our upcoming comparison of sites that specialize in refurbishing and recycling handsets, including Cell for Cash, Simply Sellular, and ReCellular.
... Originally posted at Webware
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:45:00 PST
Iomega gets a holiday eGo boost
Iomega continues to impress us with its sexy, sleek external hard drives. We just recently reviewed the eGo Helium, a drive catered to Apple fanboys. There's also the eGo Camo that's ...
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:41:00 PST
Logitech keyboard for Mac asks a lot, delivers a little
The Logitech diNovo Mac Edition Keyboard is meant to be a viable alternative for shoppers looking to replace the keyboard that comes with their Apple computers. As you'd expect, the layout is ...
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:27:00 PST
Guess what! CNET reviews LCD monitors--here's proof
This is for all you Crave addicts out there who read Crave and only Crave (you know who you are). You see, CNET is actually more than quirky gadgets and gear. We review whole products!
In particular, we've reviewed quite a few LCD monitors lately. For a low-price 22-incher ...
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:26:00 PST
Apple's Black Friday deals
(Credit: Apple)
Update: The promotion is now live on the U.S. Apple Store site.
Apple will be holding a one-day shopping event on Black Friday, according to a teaser up on Apple's Web site. Every sale on the Apple Store is an event, as it happens very rarely, ...
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:47:00 PST
Give a smiley face to the emo keyboard
 Poor little keys :(
 I guess I know nothing about Italian culture. Why is this appealing again?
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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
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