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If you’re a thirtysomething like me, you probably have fond memories from the haydays of portable games. Simon. Microvision. Split Second. And of course, Mattel’s LED handhelds.
Yep. Before Intellivision, there were Mattel’s LED handheld games, like Football, where you moved some LED dashes around a virtual field trying to make the next down and ultimately score a touchdown — or at least a field goal
How would you like to get that back without having to buy a physical unit off of eBay? Good, because Neon Surge want to bring the nostalgia to you with the pending release of LED Football. Deke your way through the opponent’s defense as you strive for yardage across a digital gridiron in your ultimate quest to reach their end zone. Use the buttons to move up, down, or to the right. Find yourself at the 4th and 30 with 4 yards to the next down and don’t trust your chances to break through the opponent’s formation? Go for a field goal.
Yeah, I know. Programming an LED football game is cake. I’ve made simple games like that so I’m familiar with how easy it is to scare up the code. But packaging it all up in a way that immediately and sharply brings back the heady aroma of melancholy nostalgia for the dog days of electronic handheld gaming? The beige plastic case, the chunky coloured buttons, the serrated difficulty switch, molded bezel, the 70’s typeface, the triangular screws, the battery cover, the peeling stickers on the back, the glow of the LEDs underneath a silkscreened plastic face, and the tinny beep beep of the piezo buzzer? Dude, that right there gives LED Football the touchdown and the conversion.
Neon Surge plan to submit this to the App Store some time next week barring any bug reports from the current private beta round, so expect it to turn up for a pittance at $0.99 in a week or two.
In the mean time, Neon Surge kindly passed over a beta copy, so check out a couple of sweet screenies. (Note that as this is beta, things are subject to change — but frankly, this thing is just about perfect.)
Written by Eric March on August 29th, 2008 with no comments.
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Marware has introduced its new Sidewinder Deluxe case for the iPhone 3G.
A complete and innovative carrying solution The Sidewinder Deluxe is the most complete carrying and cord storage solution available in a single product. A sleek smart holster, a retractable sidearm cord winder, and a sleek stand-alone scratch-resistant clear Flexi-Shell case are all included in this versatile product.
As an added feature, the Sidewinder Deluxe holster works with Marware’s Sport Grip for the iPhone 3G. This innovative carrying solution allows you the ultimate flexibility in carrying your iPhone 3G.
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The protective shell provides a sleek, low-profile carrying case ideal for use in a pocket, purse, or bag. It’s slim, fits anywhere and provides an ideal blend of protection and easy access to your iPhone. Snap the Flexi-Shell into the holster and combine the benefits of a shell case with the flexibility of a holster case.
The holster’s retractable sidearm slides out from behind so you can wrap your headphones for secure storage. A removable, low-profile belt clip lets you wear the Sidewinder Deluxe on a belt or waistband. Black and White Flexi-Shell color options sold separately and available soon.
The Sidewinder Deluxe iPhone 3G case also includes clear protective film and a microfiber cleaning cloth, and is available now for $35.
Features
-Slim, clear scratch-resistant Flexi-Shell case
-Dual-purpose, smooth snap-in holster
-Retractable, patented sidearm cord management system
-Get a hip case, a pocket case and cord management all with a single product
-Holster also works with Marware’s Sport Grip for iPhone 3G (sold separately)
-BONUS: Clear protective film and microfiber cleaning cloth included
-Marware’s Lifetime Guarantee
Written by santhosh on August 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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The folks over at TapTapTap.com released a new website they call App Store Gems, which brings more needed attention to applications that deserve it.
What’s more is, the App Store Gems team got in touch with the first five application developers and asked them if they’d like to donate a full day’s worth of revenue to charity, and all five of the developers had agreed upon doing so, which is fantastic.
A quote from John Casanta via TapTapTap.com:
In the App Store, one of the problems developers are facing is getting more attention for their apps. We’ve run into this and even though we’ve had some good results the past week or so through various efforts, we’re continuing to push things as hard as we can. A few weeks ago infamous Mac developer, Austin Sarner was brainstorming with me about how we could get more exposure for our apps, especially since he just released his Pennies budget tracking app for the iPhone.
One of the things we came up with was a co-operative advertising campaign. So we explored the possibilities and started a medium-sized campaign through Macworld to test things out. We gathered a few other of our developer friends and got a print ad, along with some banner ads going. And today the print ad comes out in the magazine.
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And one important thing we all decided to do was donate all of our earnings for AppStoreGems.com’s debut today to charity. The charities we’ve each chosen are:
Congratulations App Store Gems, you’ve helped make this world a better place — even if it was just a little bit more.
(via TapTapTap)
Written by Jody Mitoma on August 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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It rather sucks that the iPhone doesn’t have macro-focus, doesn’t it?..
Actually, it does, and it’s as easy as opening your iPhone up (yes, this mod requires disassembly), scrapping a bit of glue, and turning the inner lens. That’s it! There are full instructions on how to do so just below.
Check out the full how to with photos here.
Hey cool, now you can take some beautifully detailed photographs with the crappy iPhone camera. Horrah!
If any of you readers decide to go along with the mod, please take some macro-photographs and share it with us all. We’d be delighted to comment on your photography.
(via Wired)
Written by Jody Mitoma on August 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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