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iHome IDM5 keyboard dock comes with built-in speakers and microphone

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 02:55 AM PST

Many people worldwide are using tablets, but some of those people have problems adjusting to the virtual on-screen keyboard, and if you're one of those people, today we have a physical alternative that might help you.

This keyboard dock is called IDM5, and it comes with multiple functionality. Firstly, IDM5 is an ergonomic keyboard, so you'll be able to use it for a long periods of time without any problems. Besides keyboard, this dock has built-in speakers that amplify audio from your tablet, and there is a built-in microphone as well, so you can use this keyboard dock for audio and video chat. IDM5 is designed so that it resembles a typewriter, which is perfect if you're a fan of retro devices.

IDM5 might not be the most compact keyboard dock, but it has multiple functionality, and therefore it is great for people who are having problems with on-screen keyboard. Sadly, no information regarding the release date or price is available at the moment.

[via Ubergizmo]

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The Envision: Portable GameCube mod that reads games from SD cards

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 02:16 AM PST

It appears that Nintendo GameCube is rather popular among modding community, and if you're looking for a portable GameCube mod, today we might have the right thing for you.

This mod is called The Envision, and it's created by Jonathan Shine, a member of ModRetro, and the thing that makes this mod stand from the others is that this mod doesn't come with disc drive.

That's right, instead of optical disc drive, The Envision uses SD cards to read game backups, and therefore, this mod is lighter and thinner than the other models on the market. As for its size, this device measures 1.375 by 6.5 by 4.125 inches, and thanks to the built-in battery, it can provide you with two to three hours of gameplay.

If you're a fan of Nintendo GameCube, and you're looking for the portable GameCube mod, The Envision might be the right thing for you. However, price of this mod remains undisclosed.

[via Joystiq]

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