Measuring just 15mm thick, BenQ’s latest V2220 is claimed as the world’s slimmest 21.5-inch LED-backlit LCD monitor. This widescreen monitor provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time and has both DVI and VGA connectors. The BenQ V2220 will become available in Taiwan in the next couple of months for unannounced price yet. [BenQ]

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Canon has officially announced the EOS Digital Rebel T2i entry-level all-in-one dSLR camera. As a successor to the Rebel T1i/500D, the new camera features a class-leading 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and an increased light sensitivity for low light photography. The new T2i is also capable of recording up to 1080p 30fps videos. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i is scheduled to be released to U.S. dealers in early March 2010, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $799.99. It will also be offered in a kit version with Canon’s EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99. [Canon USA via Digital Camera Blog]

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If you like the Retro Ingraham case mod, then check out the 1930s Zenith 5-s-29 Radio case mod. Designed by modder Gary Voigt, the computer uses a micro-ATX motherboard instead of a regular ATX motherboard to reduce the size of the case. The computer has a custom water cooling system to keep everything chilled. [bit-tech]

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I can’t believe that this Pac-Man arcade cabinet is actually a cake. As in bake it in the oven, cover it with frosting, cut it up and eat it – cake.

The cake artists over at Seattle’s Jet City Cakes created this amazing desert that looks exactly like the original Pac-Man arcade cabinet. Every little detail is there, from the miniature red joystick, to the coin slots, to the teensy little ghosts, cherries and power pills on the playing field.

The birthday cake was made for someone who simply goes by “Dad”, so if you stole this cake (you wouldn’t steal a cake now, would you?) you could give it to your own father. Or if you’re a dad, you could keep it and chow down for yourself. Wakka-wakka-wakka.

[via Geek Crafts]

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Corsair today rolled out their latest SSDs in the form of the Nova and Reactor. The former is available in 64GB and 128GB models, while the latter is available in 60GB and 120GB of storage capacities. The Nova is a 2.5-inch SSD, which boasts read speeds of up to 215MB/s for the 64GB and 128GB models and writing speeds of up to 130MB/s for the 64GB, as well as 195MB/s for the 128GB model. The 64GB and 128GB Nova SSDs relies on MLC NAND chips and a 64MB of cache.

The Reactor series comes equipped with a 128MB cache and read/write speeds of up to 250/110MB/s for the 60GB model and 250/170MB/s for the 120GB model. The Corsair Reactor also provides a standard SATA 3.0Gbps interface and a mini USB port.

Corsair’s Nova series starts at €160,11 for the 64GB version and €303,35 for the 128GB version. The Corsair Reactor series comes with a lowest price set at €151,67 for the 60GB version, while the 120GB model starts at €294,93. [Fudzilla]

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From the outside, this cardboard box sure doesn’t look like a very nice place to seek shelter. But one look inside, and you’ll see that the Five-Stars Cardboard Hotel is a luxurious resort, crafted from paper.

The design team of Keung Caputo created four foldable suites, each with a cardboard bed, pillow and intricate cardboard details, cut with lasers and backlit with LEDs. Of course, the biggest problem with the cardboard hotel is that while your upper body is protected from the elements (unless it rains), your legs stick out. Eh, whaddya want from a cardboard box?

Each of the four cardboard suites features a different theme, and a welcoming, warm environment for its guests. I think I’d stay in this neon purple room with a cut out of what looks like the Taco Bell chihuahua.

According to the artists “Once (a room is) chosen, the selected hotel suite will be set up on location. Within seconds, what looked like a stack of cardboard, turns into a habitation.”

The Five-Stars Cardboard Hotel was recently featured at New York’s Miyako Yoshinaga gallery, but has since moved on. If you’re lucky, you might find the suites at highway underpass near you.

[via Shelter Pop via Ponoko Blog]

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Here’s another unique USB flash drive for you to grab ‘MotKey’ from Active Media Products that comes in the form of an average normal looking key. Available in both 4GB and 8GB sizes, this plug and play drive features a shock resistant rubber body, a USB 2.0/1.1 interface and is compatible with both Mac and PC systems. The 4GB and 8GB models are priced at $14.95 and $24.95, respectively. [AMP]

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Filed under: Apple Corporate, Rumors, Steve Jobs

Apple doesn't have a huge social media presence. There's an iTunes Facebook page and what can arguably be called a MobileMe blog, but that's about it. However, they do monitor the likes of Twitter, like any self-respecting company would, and a recent tweet reportedly ticked off Steve Jobs but good.

While publicizing the iPad, Steve met with a number of tech writers in New York including Wall Street Journal editor Alan Murray, who sent the following Tweet:

"This tweet sent from an iPad. Does it look cool?"

According to Vallyewag, the tweet infuriated Steve Jobs and was soon deleted. When Valleywag followed up with Alan to ask about the incident, he replied by simply saying that he can't discuss it.

Apple is notorious for great design, extreme secrecy and what many have called paranoia. Teams working on unreleased products are kept under a "cone of silence," and Steve has reportedly gone off on high-profile members of the press who had written disagreeable reviews of Apple products. This seems like another example.

Lest you think Steve is just a big meanie, he gets it as much as he dishes it out. In rather not-safe-for-work terms, Steve shared with the panel of journalists the flavor of some of the angry emails he's received from disgruntled fans after product announcements. We'll let you read that on your own.

[Via MacRumors page 2]

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Thermaltake today introduced the new Toughpower XT line of high-end power supply units, which provides 25 more watts compared to other brands in the market. This added wattage is meant to enhance the system upgrade potential. The new Toughpower XT line of PSUs boast the DC-DC Converter Module, Double Forward technology and the new Active PFC circuit design increase the PSU’s efficiency up to 89%. Additionally, the Thermaltake Toughpower XT series adopts the S.P.T. indicator to display the Standby mode, the Power good signal, and the Temperature of your PSU. There is also the unique FanDelayCool feature that enables the 14cm fan to keep running 15-30 seconds after system shutdown to prolong the lifetime of PSU components. Available in 575W, 675W, 775W and 875W models, the new Toughpower XT PSUs are priced at $109, $135, $145 and $159, respectively. [FarEastGizmos]

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Amazon's new job openings suggest features for the company's next Kindle device.

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