Timex Ironman Global Trainer review

Timex Ironman Global Trainer review: "

Running has changed quite a bit as an activity over the last decade or so. Moisture-wicking (or 'technical') clothing has become commonplace, portable media players are small and light enough to not be a hinderance, and GPS watches and other gadgets have emerged on the scene and rapidly come down in price. While some may think those devices are reserved for only the most serious runners, they can actually be a great tool for those just starting out as well.



One of the latest such gadgets is Timex's Ironman Global Trainer, the company's first true GPS sports watch (previous models relied on a separate GPS module), and one of the few rivals to Garmin's well-established Forerunner line. How does it stack up? Timex kindly let us put the watch through its paces so we could find out. Read on for our review.

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160GB PS3 Slim, 320GB Move bundle coming to US and Europe this fall

160GB PS3 Slim, 320GB Move bundle coming to US and Europe this fall: "

The leaks weren't wrong, they just weren't the whole story. A 160GB PlayStation 3 Slim is indeed coming to the US -- Europe, too -- but additionally, there's a heftier 320GB Sports Champions Move bundle. The former standalone console is available now stateside for $299, and according to the GamesCom press conference, Europeans will have to wait until October for 299 Euros. As for the biggie, which includes the game and one-player Move package, that's due out September 19th in US (or September 15th across the pond) for $399 and 349 Euros, respectively -- just in time for holiday shopping sprees.

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Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 launching on November 10 in Europe

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 launching on November 10 in Europe: "

While Microsoft's new controller-free Kinect for Xbox 360 will be hitting US shores on November 4th, we've just learned that it'll officially land in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on November 10th. Sure, that's a bit of a wait, but take heart in knowing that Microsoft's targeting an October launch of its Xbox Live lovin' Windows Phone 7 handsets in Europe compared to a November release in the US. Otherwise, we're looking at the same 15 exclusive Kinect game titles already announced at E3.

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Toshiba's dual-screen Libretto W100 laptop on sale in America for $1,100

Toshiba's dual-screen Libretto W100 laptop on sale in America for $1,100: "

Terrific news, laptop shoppers. Toshiba's concept-turned-commercial Libretto W100 is now on sale in the US of A, but there's no telling how long it'll remain in stock. We heard from the get-go that this dual-screen wonder would only be a limited run, and just a week after going on sale in Japan, the W105-L251 is getting prepped right now for a shipping label with your address on it. $1,099.99 buys you a Pentium U5400 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit), integrated Intel HD graphics, a memory card reader, 2GB of DDR3 memory, a 62GB solid state drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, an inbuilt webcam and an 8-cell battery. Oh, and twin 7-inch WSVGA LCD panels. Toshiba reckons that you'll get yours in '2 to 3 weeks' if you order direct, though Amazon has a pre-sale of its own going for those who like to press their luck.

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Robotic yellow submarine finds massive river under the sea, tons of other trippy stuff

Robotic yellow submarine finds massive river under the sea, tons of other trippy stuff: "

Researchers at the University of Leeds have employed a robotic yellow submarine to fund and begin documenting a massive river under the sea, known as a submarine channel -- the first ever directly observed. The river is so large that if it were on land, it would be the sixth largest river in the world. The torpedo-shaped autosub itself is a 23-foot long, unmanned craft which can be programmed to stay just safely above the channels where they'd encounter damage. It's equipped with an underwater speed camera which enable the team to observe in detail the flows within the channel. While little is known about what kind of lifeforms may lurk in these waters, the team's research puts science a little closer to understanding these unique rivers, and its full report will be published later this year in Geology.



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George Lucas officially announces Star Wars on Blu-ray in 2011

George Lucas officially announces Star Wars on Blu-ray in 2011: "

As rumored, all six Star Wars movies will be released together on Blu-ray in 2011 for the 35th anniversary of the release of A New Hope. George Lucas personally announced the set on stage at the Celebration V event, and showed off a deleted scene from Return of the Jedi that will be included (embedded after the break.) While the 'highest picture and audio quality' and extensive special features are promised, what won't make it to Blu-ray are the original versions of the movies; Lucas told the New York Times that only the special editions will be included, since restoring the original versions in high enough quality would cost too much. No word on price, release date or any plans to release the films individually, but if you can stand living in a world where Greedo shot first then this will certainly be on next year's shopping list.



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Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition ships with full-blown RC spy vehicle

Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition ships with full-blown RC spy vehicle: "

We tell ya, these game bundles are getting completely out of hand... and we love it. If you reckoned that Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition bundle was hot stuff, wait till you get a load of this. Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition (promo video beyond the break) just went up for pre-order at select retailers in the US, and if we had to guess, we'd surmise that every last one of 'em will claimed in just a few hours. Aside from getting a beastly box, the game itself and some sort of medal, the package also includes a fully functional RC spy car, complete with a camera that sends back video and audio to the owner's LCD-equipped controller. There's absolutely no telling what the MSRP on this thing will be, but our comrades over at Joystiq are pegging it at $149.99. Mom, dad -- go ahead and add this to our holiday wish list.

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Five Best Deal-Hunting Sites [Deals]

Five Best Deal-Hunting Sites [Deals]: "

Today's deal-hunting web sites have changed the once hit-or-miss aspect of scoring an amazing deal into more of a whenever-you-want affair. Check out these five popular deal-hunting sites to score deep discounts and bargain-basement prices. More »

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YouSwear Teaches You to Swear in Any Language [Nsfw]

YouSwear Teaches You to Swear in Any Language [Nsfw]: "

Web site YouSwear teaches you to swear in over 200 languages, from Afrikaans to Yiddish to Firefly. More »

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Lighter Weights and Longer Repetitions Build More Muscle [Exercise]

Lighter Weights and Longer Repetitions Build More Muscle [Exercise]: "

It may boost your ego to lift giant barbells off the rack, but it won't help your actual muscles as much. A study of 15 young men suggests that higher repetition on lighter weights is the route to gaining strength. More »

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