Param Tech Reviews

First off, our friends at IDG Tech Network are conducting a survey here, which offers a chance at winning an Xbox 360 Elite console just by completing it.

Next, with an Apple Netbook rumored to be launching within the next few months, what would you like to see included in the feature list? Or, just your dream netbook in general? Personally, I’d like a multi-touch display along with a comfortable keyboard that is easy to type on — throw in a 128GB SSD as well. Leave your replies in the section. Enter here for the survey contest.

Capcom released the first Street Fighter game in 1987, but the most memorable title of the franchise — Street Fighter 2 — showed up 4 years later, running on the company’s CP system hardware. Continue reading for a look back at the early 90’s.

Set for launch in Brazil, the Zeebo combines “fast 3G wireless digital distribution and a simple yet elegant business model — [will reach] gamers directly with some top titles such as Street Fighter Alpha.” Video after the break.
And Namco and THQ are also publishing titles. Apparently, the idea of distributing games easily to millions of poor kids in emerging countries is an attractive proposition for these powerhouses.
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This used PowerBook G4 on eBay is not just a functional laptop, but comes loaded with lots of adult-only extras in the form of movies. One caveat: “there’s one light scratch on the bottom part of the case.” Auction page.
Given that 50% of used laptops are probably shipping with some level of ponogaphy unintentionally, I guess you might as well advertise it.
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*Update - It looks as if eBay already removed the listing, here’s a $199 Dell Mini 9 as a bonus.

According to its manufacturer, the 2010 Aptera 2e will “start at about $25,000 and would travel about 100 miles before its batteries would have to be recharged, a process that could take up to eight hours.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
In almost every state in the union, a motorized three-wheeled vehicle is classed by law as a motorcycle, even if it has a fully enclosed and surprising spacious cabin with front, rear and side windows; two doors; side-by-side bucket seats.
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Paramount Pictures has revealed yet another Star Trek trailer, but this time, it’s a bit shorter and shows a few never before seen parts of the movie. Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait until May 8th to watch it in theaters. Continue reading to watch.
Here I am trying to enjoy the KNICKS vs MAGIC baskeball game when my email pops open to say a new cool ass TV Spot for J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” movie starring Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, and Eric Bana is online!
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On the outside, it may look like a normal Nintendo Super Famicom console (SNES in the US), but upon closer inspection, you’ll see that it’s a Vista Ultimate-powered computer. Featuring “an MSI motherboard, Intel Core Duo T5500 CPU, and 80GB HDD.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
Today while shooting some pictures in T-Zone we stumbled upon the remains of this SNES and wanted to share these pictures of this ultimate hardcore gamer’s nightmare.
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Ok, so we’re not exactly sure if this female driver actually attempted to jump a building in her car, but the way she landed was very strange to say the least. If anyone can translate the dialogue in this clip, please tip us. Continue reading to watch.

The Super Falcon is a $1.3-million personal submarine that can dive to depths of 1500-feet, thanks to its aerodynamic design and lack of ballast tanks. Continue reading for a short video demonstration. Click here for first picture in gallery.
The project started as custom submarine for venture capitalist Tom Perkins, who wanted a sub for his Maltese Falcon. After that, Hawkes decided to make the design available to other dirty-rich people for $1.3 million each.
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Bat Signal is basically “a taskbar thumbnail preview that projected the window you mouse-hovered over up onto the desktop like a spotlight.” Unfortunately, that function is now known as Aero Peek — replaces the projection with a mere thumbnail.

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