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New Commodore: Commodore C64x Extreme announced

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 02:52 AM PST

A while ago, we wrote about new generation of Commodore called Commodore PC64. Well, it seems that there's will be a new and improved model in the future called Commodore C64x Extreme.

Just like the previous model, Commodore PC64, this one will also have that retro look from the 80's, but it will come with enhanced hardware. A 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 that can be boosted to 3.3 GHz is used to power up this computer, but Commodore C64x Extreme also comes with 8GB of DDR3 RAM, Intel HD integrated graphics, and 2TB HDD. In addition, there are two USB 3.0 ports, three USB 2.0 ports, eSATA connection, HDMI, 3.5mm S/PDIF, VGA, and DVI port. As for connectivity, there's a Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, an Ethernet port. Regarding the OS, Commodore C64x Extreme will use Linux Mint 11, but it will fully support Windows in the future.

Commodore C64x Extreme combines the retro look of a Commodore and the latest hardware into a single device, but such combination costs $1,500.

[via Engadget]

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Follow Twitter feeds without Twitter account with Meet The Tweet app for iOS

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 01:38 AM PST

Twitter is one of the largest sources of real-time information today, and if you want to follow latest information, but you don't want to open a Twitter account, we might have an app that is perfect for you.

As you know, there are many Twitter clients available for iOS devices, but unlike most Twitter clients, Meet The Tweet doesn't require you to have a Twitter account. That's right, there's no need to set up your Twitter account, you can just start the app and choose what people do you want to follow. In addition, you'll be able to favorite tweets, enable or disable mentions, view profile information, and even share tweets with your friends via email. However, since you don't have a Twitter account, you won't be able to tweet or to follow private accounts.

Despite these minor setbacks, Meet The Tweet is a great app for your iOS device, especially if you don't want to deal with account creation process. As for availability, this app is available from Apple App Store for $0.99.

[via Ubergizmo]

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