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CES: LG unveils one of the slimmest monitors ever

LAS VEGAS--Over the last few years, with the advent of LED backlighting technology, monitor panels have been on a hard-core diet or sorts, getting thinner and thinner. How thin you ask? How about a thinness of 0.28 inches?

This week at CES 2011, LG presented what may well be the thinnest monitor ever built. Hmmm, even using the word "built" seems to betray the sleek elegance this monitor conveys. "Forged" seems like a more appropriate term.

"Forged" seems even more appropriate when the E2290V's striking metallic-chrome chassis is revealed. Suffice it to … Read more

Innergie mCube Slim: Tiny universal laptop and gadget charger

If you've lost your laptop charger or actually carry around multiple computers, you might look into getting a universal power adapter like Innergie's recently released mCube Slim universal power adapter.

Measuring smaller than the iPhone, the company says the Slim is "the world's slimmest power adapter on the market" and has a switch that allows you to go from 15-17 volts and 18-21 volts output, which covers most laptop computers. You can also simultaneously charge a portable device--such as a smartphone or iPod--via the integrated USB port (not pictured).

To see if your laptop is … Read more

Parrot announces Minikit Smart Bluetooth car kit

Parrot, makers of the previously reviewed and highly rated Minikit Slim Bluetooth speakerphone, has just announced the latest in its line of hands-free car kits, the Parrot Minikit Smart. However, the Smart has a trick up its sleeve. It's not just a speakerphone, it's also a universal phone cradle and a USB charger.

The Minikit Smart attaches to the vehicle's windshield with a suction cup and connects to any handset that supports Bluetooth wireless, acting as an external speaker and microphone for for hands-free calling. If it sounds anything like the Minikit Slim, we're sure that … Read more

Lexus-Crave Retweet sweepstakes: Win an Xbox 360!

OK, we're on to week three of our special weekly giveaway running here at Crave. It's the Lexus-Crave Retweet sweepstakes, which is sponsored by--you guessed it--Lexus. And this week we're giving away a Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim (250GB) to one lucky winner. You know you want one.

Important: Unlike our typical Crave giveaways, which you enter by posting a comment, the rules here are different, so please follow the instructions below on how to enter.

Normally, the Xbox 360 Slim would cost about $300, but you have the chance to get it gratis.

How do you try … Read more

Amazon.com has the Adesso SlimTouch 2.4 GHz (WKB-4000US) Wireless Mini Touchpad Keyboard for $82.84, after $11.15 savings.

Save $11.15 on the Adesso SlimTouch 2.4 GHz (WKB-4000US) Wireless Mini Touchpad Keyboard from Amazon.com >> Regular price is $93.99 >> Sale price is $82.84 >> Savings $11.15 (11.86%) >> Click here for deal

Will the Xbox 360 Arcade live on?

As Microsoft stops production of the original Xbox 360 consoles, so, too, ends the career of the baseline Xbox 360 Arcade--or so we thought. It seems the new Xbox 360 S will not be the only model Microsoft plans to offer.

After inquiring about a possible "Arcade" version of the redesigned console, a Microsoft representative replied to us with the following: "We can also confirm that we will offer a $199 console. However, we have no additional details about pricing or retail strategy to share at this time."

However, as pointed out by Kotaku, Amazon.de … Read more

Stay safe partying with AlcoHawk Slim Ultra

It's summertime, July 4 is right around the corner, and America's soccer team has been doing great at the World Cup. And those are just a few excuses to drink and celebrate.

The question is, how do you know when you or your friends have drunk too much to drive? I have one answer, in a simple and compact form. It's the AlcoHawk Slim Ultra.

This is a little battery-operated breathalyzer that immediately shows the alcohol level in your bloodstream. The device has just one button and a little round LCD screen. Press the button and blow … Read more

preGAME 19: Halo: Reach

This week on preGAME we're getting an exclusive First Look at Halo: Reach, almost two months before the game hits stores! In the studio today is Bungie Community Director Brian Jarrard, who will show us some of the single-player campaign as well as the revamped four-player co-op mode Firefight.

But first, we'll take a few moments to finally put E3 2010 to rest and go over a few things we thought were missing from the show. We'll also chat about the new Xbox 360 slim and figure out why the new console can't red-ring even if it wanted to. … Read more