[Ian] shops Seoul, South Korea

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We don't get a chance to shop some of the cooler electronic component shops here in the States, much less hop on a plane and experience the Hacker's Disneyland that are the Asian markets. So we're glad to live vicariously through Hackaday alum [Ian Lesnet's] adventures. This time around he's combed through Seoul, South Korea's electronics markets. That link will take you to the roundup of about a … [Read more...]

Netbook comparator

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Our recent netbook post got a huge response. They are almost unanimously loved. A few dissenting opinions were present though. A few people mentioned that until this generation arrived, they were buying used subnotebooks for exactly the same reasons. If you're in the market for a new machine, Obsessable's netbook comparator has all of the current models broken down by feature. … [Read more...]

Gift card electronics

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Gift-giving season is upon us, and it's time for people to start panicking about what to give to their friends and families. Gift cards have gained in popularity over the years, as companies count on people to forget to use them. But how about gift cards that do more than store a token amount of cash? Best Buy is now selling a gift card that doubles as a speaker. It has a mini headphone jack … [Read more...]