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Here are a few stories that caught my attention this week in gadgets. Enjoy.

• Men all over the world will rejoice after they take a look at this slick refrigerator - Gizmodo
• U.S. Navy to remodel barracks after aerial photos show that it is in the shape of the Nazi swastika - MSNBC
• Losing your keys can be the same as losing your wallet with this Visa Keyring. - Geekzone
• Wii device makes you workout or your controller won’t function - Wii Fanboy

So the other night, I was watching an episode of Californication, and in it the main character Hank was in a movie theater when the guy in front of him gets a cell phone call and starts having a conversation. Well, needless to say, Hank had enough of it and pummeled him to the ground amidst applause from the entire audience.

Now, we’ve all encountered someone like this. The “annoying cell phone guy” who doesn’t care where or how loud he talks on his phone, but check out this little device that can put an end it to his call nonviolently.

For a mere $166, you can knock out and scramble any calls within a 30-foot radius. And it’s small enough to keep hidden so people won’t know you’re causing havoc to their signal.

And if you don’t have the cash for this, then you can always do what Hank did and fill the room full of uppercuts.

Source: Brando
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If you’re looking to break into the music business or you’re just simply looking to save a few bucks on a instrument, we have the right deal for you.

Right now at Musician’s Friend, you can save $20 dollars off any item that is $200 or more on their site when you use this coupon code: AF20.

For instance, if you’ve always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, check out this affordable Jackson JS1 Dinky Electric Guitar, for $189.00 after the discount.

Or how about this Carl Martin Compressor/Limiter Pedal for $200.50.

Whatever your musical needs may be, browse all the items $200 and up from the Musician’s Friend on Smarter.com and use our code during checkout to save yourself some extra cash. But you’ll have to hurry because the coupon expires tomorrow, September 26th.

Click here to see products on Smarter.com.

If you didn’t already know, HALO 3 was released today!

First it was the iPhone and now Microsoft has started another nationwide craze with a video game. Fans lined up for hours and even a day before it’s release so that they could be one of the first to pick up the long awaited shooter game.

But if you’re too lazy to run down to the store, then just order Halo 3 from one of our online stores.

Click here to order Halo 3.

Source: MSNBC.

Although the release date for Microsoft Office 2008 for the Mac is pushed to January 15, 2008, the prices for it’s three versions are now available.

Here they are:

• Home and Student Version - $149.00: Designed for non-business use, can be installed on up to three computers and includes the four main applications, but not the ability to connect to Exchange or the Automator actions.
• Microsoft Standard Version - $399.00: Includes PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Entourage and the ability to connect to the Exchange Server and some actions for Automator, Mac OS X’s built-in scripting tool.
• Special Media Edition - $499.00: Includes all applications and features as the Standard Version, but also includes Expression Media, a digital media cataloging program.

Source: CNet
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One of the nice things about YouTube is that when you go on there to watch a video, you don’t have to deal with the annoying advertisements, but that is about to change.

Google has announced that beginning in 2008, they will start implementing 30-second advertisements before each video.

Google, which acquired the site last year for $1.65 billion, believes that video will be the next big thing for Internet advertising.

I bet they hope so if they ever plan on making that billion dollars back some how.

Source: DirectTraffic.org

For only two more days will you be able to save $350 on any Dell Inspiron desktop from Dell.com, so check out this deal I have found for you.

Right now on Smarter.com, we’ve found this Dell Inspiron 530 desktop selling for an already low $1,029.00. But if you use the coupon code, M7RG3VD52DLG2F, apply the discount to pick it up for as low as $679.00.

This desktop comes equipped with a 2.20 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 16x DVD+/-RW drive, Windows Vista and much more. And if this isn’t enough for you, you can always upgrade and still save.

To check out the Dell Inspiron 530 and other Inspiron Desktops, click here.

To see it on Smarter.com, click here.

Here are a few headlines that stood out this week:

• Professor looks to invent a real Spider-Man suit. - Discovery Channel
• PlayStation 3 Eye of Judgment to be released in October - PlayStation Blog
• T-Mobile Sidekick to integrate a MySpace Mobile experience - Sidekick Wiki
• Man sets a new world record for talking on the phone for 40 hours - PhoneyWorld.com

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If you’re into saving space and want something different for your living room, then maybe you should check out this little nifty idea from Italian designer Matteo Ragni.

This Fly Shelf with Integrated Projection Screen is a great space saver, and if you have a good place for a projector set up, then you can have your own personal theater. Set this up alongside similar shelves, retract the screen, and people will never know you have a 66″ TV hiding in there.

Source: Gizmodo, The Red Ferret, Livit

If you’re looking for a good discount, shop at Fujitsu’s Discount Store for all your computer system needs.

But on top of their already discounted prices, use this code, FCSRFBCLS, to save an additional $100 off any item.

For instance, if you’re looking to buy a new laptop, check out this Lifebook A6025 notebook that is starting at $799. This laptop comes with Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor, Windows Vista and other great features.

So if you’re looking to take advantage of this offer, but you don’t see anything you like just yet in the store, don’t worry. You have until December 1st to use this coupon code.