If you're a fan of old school Hi-Fi systems - and we mean actual Hi-Fi system, not those crude docking stations for your iPods - then you'll probably find the Brionvega RR226 as something Godsent. We certainly do, and all for good measure too; it plays CDs, DVDs and vinyls, comes with movable amplifiers, and looks all too sexy to be real.

The RR226 was showcased at the Salone del Mobile in Milan in April, and we're guessing that it'll cost about as much as a B&O Hi-Fi would. But untill our dreams of owning a unit for ourselves gets shattered to smitherines with an official price announcment, we'll keep on dreaming for one to pop up on our doorsteps.

(Source: The Cool Hunter)

But if none of those options tickle your fancy, don’t worry because if you live in China, there’s a brand new option to choose from. Apparently, some clever bloke has been “parallel importing” G1 Android phones and is selling them for – you’ve guessed it – US$550 a pop, which isn’t actually too bad of a price after converting it to Ringgit. We wonder…

(Source: Moco News)

Back in the day, when rumors of GPS enabled phones first surfaced, I had no idea what the UI would look like. Between then and the first time I actually saw a working GPS-enabled phone in the flesh, I always imagined that they would look something like this.

I was gravely disappointed when all I saw were illustrated multicolored lines, and I’d be lying if I said that since then I’ve accepted the way GPS interfaces look. Face it – current GPS interfaces suck. It’s about time some one did something like this, and somehow, it isn’t surprising that it’s going to be Google. Apparently, Street View mode will be fully functional in the upcoming iPhone 2.2 Firmware update and is already available on the G1 Android phone. But when it – or anything remotely close to it – will make an appearance on other popular GPS modules is still anyone’s guess.

(Source: Engadget)

As home to legendary names such as Ferrari, Pagani, Lamborghini and Maserati, Italy is without a doubt one of the greatest sports car producing nations in the world. Having said that, one can't help but to wonder what an experience driving on their roads would prove to be.

If it were anything like our roads here, it would be packed with locally produced cars, modified beyond recognition and driven by maniacs - but then again, with police cars like the one pictured above, one might actually have to think twice before laying a heavy foot on the accelerator.

Based on the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 model, this new police cruiser comes fully equipped with every gadget that a copper would ever need - everything from video cameras that transmit their feeds wirelessly in real time, to built-in gun racks, organ refrigerators (?!), and even defibrillators. It's a shame that they don't come with those cool EMP shockwave thingys we always see in the movies, but our guess is that Italian cops prefer the more hands on approach since every car also comes with a Paletta - a traditional hand-held stop sign.

Full press release after the jump. 

(Source: Autoblog) 

Due to a very dodgy translater and a profound inability to read Russian, we're unable to accurately decipher what dili of Eee-PC.RU is trying to say in his posting. Fortunately for us, the age old cliche that "a picture is worth a thousand words" comes to the rescue in the form of his Photofile stream, where we're able to guess that this Russian modder has indeed stuffed an Eee PC into his car.

The how-to guide for this DIY rig are pretty vague, but thankfully, the specifications arent.

"Vkratse:
not long I think I bought Note eeePC and suffered ...
eeePC701G (like 7-inch screen - just what should be)
usb touchscreen
JBL GT5-A604 usilok JBL GT5-A604
Terratec auerion 5.1
usb bluetooth 2.0
GPS GlobalSat BU-353
usb BTC Mini Wireless Keyboard + Joystick Mouse 9116URF
usb camera use the built-in eeeps
Wifi 801.2B / G built-in eeeps
usb cardreader SDHC
3 usb hub 2.0
3 percent for the radiator and bridges ..
inverter 12v-220 100W Neodrive "

For comic relief, we did a little more prodding through the translated mess and uncovered some linguistically mangled gems that refer to a mysterious part called the "rudder". We thought those only belonged in a boat, but apparently "there's no law on the location of rudder" either. Phew!

(Source: Eee-PC.RU)

Thanks to the widespread hype all over the Internet, you probably already know all there is to know about the new unibody range of MacBooks from Apple, so we won't bore you with all the technical details. However, we're pretty sure you'll want to know how much they'll cost in Malaysian Ringgit, as well as when they'll be available for purchase.

Starting from the bottom of the order, the lowest end MacBook will retail for RM4,799. This model comes with a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 160GB HDD, and the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics solution. The next MacBook in line will retail for RM5,899. This model comes with a processor upgrade (2.4GHz), more storage space (250GB) and an illumnated keyboard.

As for the MacBook Pro line, the 2.4GHz, 2GB DDR3 SDRAM, 250GB HDD, GeForce 9600M 256MB variant will set you back RM7,199, whereas the 2.53GHz, 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 320GB HDD, GeForce 9600M 512MB model will cost RM8,999. Both these models come with the much talked about dual graphics capabilities and sport both GeForce 9400M integrated graphics (ala the MacBook) as well as a GeForce 9600M GT discreet graphics card. Take note that the price difference between the two includes different amounts of VRAM on the discreet graphic cards.

Lastly, the MacBook Air will also come in two variants - one with a 1.6GHz processor and a 120GB SATA HDD (RM6,599), and one with a 1.86GHz processor anda 128GB SSD (RM8,999).

Unfortunately though, this announcement doesn't mean that the new MacBooks are on sale just yet. Apple Malaysia is still in the process of finalizing the necessary paperwork to bring them in for sale, and targets an early November release.

Lenovo today announced its entry into the server market in Malaysia with its new ThinkServer line. ThinkServers are tuned to provide an out-of-the-box solution for SMBs and Mid Market businesses that require robust performance and high levels of storage but don’t have dedicated IT staff to set up and manage a server environment. ThinkServers are complemented by easy-to-use management software and a 90-day trial of ThinkPlus Priority Support to help customers acclimate to their new server environment.

Lenovo is also extending its commitment to business partners by offering the full ThinkServer line as well as service and support through its established channel network. 

Full press release after the jump.

This morning, we attended the launch of HP's Digital Living Solution Showcase. Located at the High Street concourse area of 1 Utama Shopping Mall, the elaborate showcase was created to show off how HP's portfolio of consumer electronics - everything from PDAs to notebook computers and desktop PCs - can interact with each other to do "extraordinary things".

"As we enter the new age of the digital world, more people are beginning to rely on the computer for transactions, purchases, entertainment, communication and many other daily activities. Digital Living goes beyond entertainment and gaming as it enhances individual and family lifestyles by saving time, increasing convenience and productivity which means more time for themselves and their loved ones. With this in mind, HP offers consumers a wide range of products with the latest technology that allows them to enjoy a new definition of digital living in line with our "The Computer is Personal Again" campaign."

The showcase (or more appropriately, show house) will be up from today till Monday, 27 October 2008, and will be open from 10am to 9pm daily.

Back in 2002 (or as some may argue, late 2001), Motorola wowed us with the V70. Stylishly slick, it's swivel form factor came as a breath of fresh air to a market that was flooded with chunky candy bars and noisy clam shells that clicked louder than they rang. The top layer of the metalic phone swiveled around the display screen to unveil a *gasp* blue backlit keypad, and functioned as the earpiece.

Today, some six years later, Motorola is again wowing us with another phone. Based on the same swivel concept as the V70, the AURA is more than a mere upgrade of it's "predecessor". For starters, there's probably more technology involved in the 16,000,000 (16 million) color 300 dpi display than there was in the entire V70. Naturally, such a high-tech creation deserves nothing but the best protection, and that's exactly what the Grade 1 62-carat sapphire crystal lens is.

A smooth swivel motion is ensured by the use of a Swiss-made main bearing, which works hand-in-hand with a custom-engineered rotating mechanism that consists of nothing less than 130 more ball bearings. To round things off, the housing is coated with PVD, the same stuff they use to coat luxury watches.

The Motorola AURA will be available in the USA for a cool US$2,000, so you had better start saving up now!

(Source: Motorola)

Yesterday, the CSC Kuala Lumpur Enterprise Service Desk officially claimed it's status as one of the most advanced service desks in the world. Able to support 20 percent of CSC's global call volume in eight different languages (Korean, Japanese, Thai, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia and English), the Kuala Lumpur Enterprise Service Desk also plays host to an all new Command Center which is capable of monitoring and intercepting any service desk call from around the world.

Currently, the center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and employs 225 call center agents. However, CSC expects the headcount in Kuala Lumpur to double to 440 by 2009 and grow to 750 by mid-2010.

Full story after the jump.