Bits On Our Desk - 17

http://www.bit-tech.net/bits/2009/05/23/on-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.

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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

 

I want that Lego truck!


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

 

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!!!

 

No videos of the lego truck?

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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Almost as much as I want the lego model

 

Yes please.

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

 

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

 

Did you really even need to ask that question?

 

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).

 

Yes please Mr bit-tech Staff man!

 

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.

 

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