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In addition to the DJ Hero game, the Renegade Edition includes a premium Renegade turntable controller with premium metal controls and finish, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring unreleased tracks.

Learn basic and advanced DJ Hero techniques, then spin your way through different set lists in beginner, easy, medium, hard, and expert modes. Grab your friends and start your own DJ Hero party.Read more

German tuner, Cargraphic, has announced a new performance and visual package for the new Porsche Cayenne Diesel. For just $1,650, you will get a new ECU upgrade to boost power output from the SUV's Audi-sourced 3.0L V6 turbodiesel engine.

With the performance upgrade, your standard 240hp (179kW) and 405lb-ft (550Nm) will be boosted to 290hp (216kW) and 465lb-ft (630Nm) of torque; not bad. You can also get a new suspension upgrade for the Cayenne's air-suspension system that can adjust the vehicle's ride height for roughly $1,987.

Body modifications include a new front bumper with integrated fog lights for $2,984, a rear diffuser for $656, new fenders for $1,721, sporty side skirts for $1,405, and optional alloy wheels ranging from 20 to 22-inches for varied prices.

Not a bad setup; however, it would be nice if an all-inclusive package were offered at a discounted price.

The new 1 TB and 750 GB capacity My Passport Essential SE drives are light and compact to carry and, because they are USB-powered, they do not need an external power adapter. Equipped with sync and encryption software (Windows-compatible only), this small drive, with mega-capacity, makes it easy to securely carry thousands of songs, videos or photos.

WD Sync software allows consumers to easily take desktop content with them by simplifying the synchronization of essential personal files and Microsoft Outlook data on a PC.

WD's My Passport Essential SE portable drives are available now in the U.S. at select retail stores and from WD's online store. MSRP for the My Passport Essential SE 1 TB portable drive is $299.99 and for the 750 GB model is $199.99.

The new LUMIX DMC-FP8 digital camera is part of Panasonic's new FP-Series, which pursues excellence in both design and function. The LUMIX FP8, with 12.1 megapixels, features a high-quality 28mm wide-angle, 4.6x Leica DC lens with folding optics - encased in a futuristic-looking stylish body.

The FP8 also features advanced functions including high-speed Auto Focus (AF) and Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) suite of technologies. Panasonic's iA, a popular feature on LUMIX cameras, now includes POWER Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) which features double the repression power compared to the previous image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S. The hand-shake generated when pressing the shutter button, or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed, is significantly minimized by the improved POWER O.I.S. to help reduce blurry photos.Read more

The Averatec N3400 is a 3.8-pound ultraportable with a starting price of $799 (shipping now). It features a dual-core Intel CPU at 2.16GHz, 3GB of RAM, 250GB SATA hard drive, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Intel GMA X4500HD graphics, 1.3-megapixel webcam, and Vista Home Premium. There's no integrated optical drive but the unit does come with an external DVD burner. The N3400 will also come equipped with three USB ports, a 4-in-1 card reader and VGA output.

The Averatec N3400 is designed to maximize performance and is positioned to meet the needs of a wide range of highly mobile users. Business professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, sales people and students will appreciate the feature-rich N3400 options that are designed to enhance productivity at the office, on the road or in the classroom.Read more

By adding the popular Roxio CinemaNow content to the VuNow Internet TV platform, Verismo is enhancing the entertainment options for movie lovers – letting people watch an extensive content library directly on the TV without a computer.

The palm-sized VuNow Pod gives consumers access to a wide range of online video content including movies, YouTube videos, and live global TV channels, with a click of the remote. Through relationships with more than 250 content providers, including all major Hollywood studios, the CinemaNow library includes thousands of high-quality Hollywood movies, TV shows, and music videos.

Verismo Networks sells the VuNow Pod directly to consumers online through their website as well as through Amazon.com. The platform has already generated significant interest among large Consumer OEMs, Content aggregators, Telco equipment companies, and Service providers who plan to deploy their own differentiated versions of VuNow based products.

iLuv's new vertical CD/MP3 Audio system brings great sound and style into your home with the new iMM9400. The iMM9400 is a modern looking audio system with iPhone3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod, MP3, WMA file playing capability via the universal iPhone/iPod dock adapters or the built in SD card slot and USB port. The iMM9400 will be available in August 2009 at www.i-luv.com for the MSRP of $249.99.

Main Features

• Works with iPhone3GS and iPod -Plays and charges via universal dock for iPod
• Synchronize time from your iPhone and iPod
• 4-MP3/CD Audio playback system
• 2 channel speakers deliver the rich and powerful sound
• Plays MP3, WMA files on SD/MMC cards and USB flash memory stick
• Listen to slotMusic through SD card slot or USB port
• Time function (auto on/off) with snooze capability
• Supports subwoofer output jack
• Includes iPhone/iPod user friendly remote control, dock adapters and wall mounting kit

Pontiac is dead, but not all of its cars. According to Bob Lutz of GM, the Pontiac G8 will be making its way to showrooms under the Chevrolet Caprice name. GM CEO, Frit Henderson, has stated that the GXP edition of the G8 would not live on. The standard RWD G8 has sold surprisingly well since it is competitively priced with its competition. Thus, the standard G8 will live on.

Lutz has also stated the Pontiac G8 is sold in other markets, such as South Africa and the Middle East, wearing Chevrolet badges, already.

Now if only the GTO would come back. I loved that car. 400hp for around $30,000! Why did it have to go, again?

This special-edition Gallardo finally puts the driver back into a more natural race experience. Forget bland self-shifting transmissions and boring all-wheel-drive systems. The Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni (named after Lamborghini's legendary test driver) is a true sports car.

The LP550-2 is a RWD-only Gallardo sporting a lightly de-tuned 550hp version of the 5.2L V10. With a RWD system, the Gallardo's dynamics had to be completely reworked. This includes springs, dampers, stabilizers and even the tires.

Included is a gated manful transmission, re-worked stability control system, a 45% limited-slip rear differential, special edition interior and exterior mods and 8 different color options.Read more

Models: Brickyard (reviewed), Groove, Spoke, Ratio (reviewed) and Grid
MSRP: $9.99 - $34.99
Availability: Out Now at www.2XL.com and soon at other retail locations

These headphones come in many different styles, designs and most of all, are very affordable. So, how do these new headphones hold up?

Design

• Brickyard: DJ-style headphone with over-ear design, comfort headband suspension and full dynamic acoustic range.
• Grid: headphone featuring super comfort on-ear design, headband suspension and dynamic acoustic range.
• Groove: adjustable headphone with active grip hanger ear buds.
• Ratio: quality ear buds with soft silicone wrap and dynamic acoustic range.
• Spoke: in-ear bud featuring noise isolating, in-ear acoustics and changeable gels for comfort fit.