On Our Desk - 17 - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 23rd May 2009, 12:20

http://www.bit-tech.net/bits/2009/05...-our-desk-17/1

This time in we're looking at a video-watch, a networked USB hub, an 8GB e-SATA thumb drive, a Lego Technic model and a pair of magnetised USB keys in the shape of some tiny octopuses. That last item might not be the weirdest thing we've looked at, but it's definitely the creepiest.

Matticus · 23rd May 2009, 13:02

Didn't even read anything, just saw the lego 4x4 and skipped right to it. Omfg I need one in my life.

wuyanxu · 23rd May 2009, 13:14

i've just been looking at the IcyBox USB NAS-like solution, your article raised a point: drivers?

i'd like to access the USB HDD's i've attached on my Hackintosh, Linux boot and Windows. by driver, do you mean it's not actually a NAS server? it's just a controller waiting for Windows driver calls?

stuartwood89 · 23rd May 2009, 13:53

I really want to have that lego model. I might buy it for my brother

Sifter3000 · 23rd May 2009, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matticus

Didn't even read anything, just saw the lego 4x4 and skipped right to it. Omfg I need one in my life.

Mark was so impressed he couldn't bear to take it apart to send it back so he bought it

Smilodon · 23rd May 2009, 14:16

I want that Lego truck!

You guys did mess up the build, though. You put the steering wheel on the wrong side.

Panos · 23rd May 2009, 14:22

The Lego buggy is brilliant. I have similar technic kits, combined with the NXT Mindstorm, and Microsoft Robotics Studio to program them.

And on top of the fun, I learn how to write proper robotic software!!!

chrisb2e9 · 23rd May 2009, 14:29

No videos of the lego truck?

Bindibadgi · 23rd May 2009, 14:45

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Originally Posted by chrisb2e9

No videos of the lego truck?

You want videos of us lying on the floor going "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" "NEEEEEEEEEEEAWWWWWWW" ?

Paradigm Shifter · 23rd May 2009, 14:46

I've got that Lego kit, actually. The 8275 digger is better as it's remote controlled, as well as being a more complex build.

Technic went downhill a few years ago and they only just seem to be fixing it. I wish they're release a third Test Car, though - got the first cheap in a local toy shop when they were closing down, never bought the Test Car 2 as it was too expensive, then just suddenly seemed to vanish.

The Lego model I really want right now? The Collectors Edition Imperial-class Star Destroyer. But they've stopped selling it in the UK.

alpaca · 23rd May 2009, 14:53

a shame it's all studless these days. it is much easier building something out of the blue with those studs on them.
nonetheless, i want that truck. now.

naokaji · 23rd May 2009, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

You want videos of us lying on the floor going "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" "NEEEEEEEEEEEAWWWWWWW" ?

Y
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S

Sir Digby · 23rd May 2009, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

You want videos of us lying on the floor going "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" "NEEEEEEEEEEEAWWWWWWW" ?

Almost as much as I want the lego model

KoenVdd · 23rd May 2009, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

You want videos of us lying on the floor going "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" "NEEEEEEEEEEEAWWWWWWW" ?

Yes please.

Now I know what I'm going to get after the exams.

nickinUK · 23rd May 2009, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smilodon

I want that Lego truck!

You guys did mess up the build, though. You put the steering wheel on the wrong side.

lol no the steering wheel is on the right which is right....
It's the rest of the world that got it wrong...

Zurechial · 23rd May 2009, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

You want videos of us lying on the floor going "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" "NEEEEEEEEEEEAWWWWWWW" ?

Did you really even need to ask that question?

robyholmes · 23rd May 2009, 18:06

Just placed on order on the Gamecom 777 Headset so I hope its as good as you said. Prixmania have a 1 day special for £42 (Props cos they saw your review).

Bad_cancer · 23rd May 2009, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

You want videos of us lying on the floor going "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" "NEEEEEEEEEEEAWWWWWWW" ?

Yes please Mr bit-tech Staff man!

Mr T · 23rd May 2009, 19:06

It took you 8 hours to build that trunk? Pah n00bs. When it was 12 i probably could have built that in 2 hours. I guess id be a bit rusty now.

SwiftDestiny101 · 23rd May 2009, 21:27

Got bought that Lego for my birthday about a month ago by my beautiful girlfriend

I can verify everything you say and it ****ing epic, even built an acrilyic display case for mine

23rd May 2009, 12:20	#1
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23rd May 2009, 13:02	#2
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23rd May 2009, 13:53	#4
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23rd May 2009, 14:16	#6
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23rd May 2009, 14:22	#7
Panos Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 73	The Lego buggy is brilliant. I have similar technic kits, combined with the NXT Mindstorm, and Microsoft Robotics Studio to program them. And on top of the fun, I learn how to write proper robotic software!!!

23rd May 2009, 14:29	#8
chrisb2e9 Dont do that... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,070	No videos of the lego truck? __________________ attack life, it's going to kill you anyway. Long-term relationships are like urban tomatoes: they only grow under special conditions. - Prestidigitweeze Don't hold on to the reigns once you've fallen off the horse, your just going to get dragged to death - SNiiPE_DoGG

23rd May 2009, 14:46	#10
Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,213	I've got that Lego kit, actually. The 8275 digger is better as it's remote controlled, as well as being a more complex build. Technic went downhill a few years ago and they only just seem to be fixing it. I wish they're release a third Test Car, though - got the first cheap in a local toy shop when they were closing down, never bought the Test Car 2 as it was too expensive, then just suddenly seemed to vanish. The Lego model I really want right now? The Collectors Edition Imperial-class Star Destroyer. But they've stopped selling it in the UK. __________________ Core i7 920 D0 @ 3.8GHz \| 6GB Corsair 1600MHz \| Gigabyte EX58-UD5 \| XFX 4870X2 2GB \| 4TB \| WUXGA

23rd May 2009, 14:53	#11
alpaca llama eats dremel Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brussel/Leuven Posts: 275	a shame it's all studless these days. it is much easier building something out of the blue with those studs on them. nonetheless, i want that truck. now. __________________ my English may not be as good as I think it is...

23rd May 2009, 18:06	#17
robyholmes I'm under your desk... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 67	Just placed on order on the Gamecom 777 Headset so I hope its as good as you said. Prixmania have a 1 day special for £42 (Props cos they saw your review).

23rd May 2009, 19:06	#19
Mr T 4 Left Into Long 3 Right Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,710	It took you 8 hours to build that trunk? Pah n00bs. When it was 12 i probably could have built that in 2 hours. I guess id be a bit rusty now. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3.4Ghz - 4Gb Corsair 6400C4 - Abit IP35 - 256mb nVidia 7900GS Corsair HX 520w PSU - Pioneer DVR-212 DVD-RW - 74Gb Western Digital Raptor - 320Gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.10

23rd May 2009, 21:27	#20
SwiftDestiny101 Has a wire neatness fetish... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 228	Got bought that Lego for my birthday about a month ago by my beautiful girlfriend I can verify everything you say and it **ing epic, even built an acrilyic display case for mine __________________ Darkstar IV:** Coolermaster ATCS 840 ¦¦ 950W Enermax Revolution ¦¦ i7 920 (D0) @ 3.8 ¦¦ Titan Fenrir ¦¦ Asus P6T Deluxe V2 ¦¦ 6GB OCZ DDR3 @ 1600 ¦¦ Dual Asus GTX 275's 1TB + 750GB Spinpoint F1 ¦¦ LiteOn BD Reader + OEM DVD Burner ¦¦ X-Fi Titanium Fata1ity Pro ¦¦ Hauppage WinTV PCI BenQ G2220HD ¦¦ Logitech Z2300 ¦¦ Razer Lycossa ¦¦ Razer Lachesis