Can’t afford one of those super expensive immersive gaming experiences? What you can do is try and emulate what Gavan Woolery did to come up with his virtual reality setup, which basically places his monitor inches away from his eyes. It’s definitely worth noting that that probably isn’t very healthy for your eyes and neck, but whether you’re committed, we can’t stop you, right? The display pumps out 1080p videos at 120Hz, and he’s planning to pair up the motion sensing (video in full post) with a NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit to increase the immersive feel. Now imagine playing World of Warcraft on this…

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The toy company Mattel rolled out today at the New York Toy Fair a new job for their most famous doll: Computer Engineer Barbie. Like most "computer engineers," Barbie carries a hot-pink laptop accessorized by matching pumps. (Computer Engineer Barbie is shown here with News Anchor Barbie, additionally unveiled today.)

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Each household has more or less at least one iPod, and many homes have two or more – one for each occupant. Well, that is where the new shelf systems from JVC – the JVC NX-D2 and JVC UX-F3 come in, where both of them are able to hold a couple of the portable media players simultaneously. The former features a almighty 230-watt system with three-way speaker design, juicing up the two iPods side-by-side at the same duration while letting you playback your tunes from each via the dock’s speaker system. As for the JVC UX-F3, that model pumps out 60 watts of juice and is paired with two-way speakers, offering video output that lets you hook up whatever video substance you have on your iPod to your TV – no high definition support here though. Other standard features for both shelf systems include USB support, a CD player just in case you want to get retro with your collection and an integrated AM/FM tuner. You can pick up the JVC UX-F3 and JVC NX-D2 for $199.95 (May) and $399.95 (January), respectively.

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[CES 2010] The Vantage liquid cooling system from CoolIT targets high performance computer enthusiasts who want to overclock their machines while making certain its innards does not suffer from a meltdown. The Vantage A.L.C. will hit the market in six weeks’ moment thereabouts for $124.99, where you get a ESP Tech-enabled Fan Node that is capable of “talking” to a virtually unlimited range of compatible sensors, pumps, fans and LED lights so that your machine will be dynamically cooled at all times. You get a LCD interface on the pump that shows your system’s status and current operation mode for easy diagnosis of what’s going on inside, which means you will need to use a transparent case chassis. In layman’s terms, that model works with both AMD and Intel processors, and you are able to manipulate the cooling system via included software according to your needs with just a few mouse clicks. Now how about that for convenience?

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Most iPod docks are as portable as transporting it from one room to another, but whether you want true portability, you might want to check out the iHome IP38 portable iPod dock that will come in a black fabric wrapped by a protective shell that zips up in a cinch for ease of transportation. When docked, your iPod/iPhone will plus be juiced up simultaneously while it pumps out music to those within hearing range. As with any other good iPod dock, the IP38 is equipped with an alarm clock to rouse you from your slumber using your favorite tunes. You can choose to have it powered by an outlet or rely on five AA batteries instead. It can plus hook up to other devices via its line-in jack. The iHome iP38B Portable Stereo Alarm Clock for iPhone/iPod is going for $129.99 at the moment.

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At first glance, the Sony MHC-GZR33i might seem extremely familiar to many of us Stateside, as it plus known as the Muteki Shelf System LBT-LCD7Di. The US model comes with a tang orange color scheme on the speakers and light, while the European version which we’re talking about offers a more subdued look, boasting a 7″ LCD display, a 3-disc DVD/CD player and an iPod dock. It pumps out 360 watts of capability with GROOVE and Z-GROOVE bass boost, while a karaoke feature helps you bring the house down (or complaints from the neighbors to turn things down a notch). While it retails for $499, anyone wants to produce a guess on how much it’ll cost in Europe?

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