Geek In Me

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Korg is introducing the nanoSeries line (Japanese link, Google translation) of digital music controllers. There will be three USB-powered models: a 25-key velocity sensitive mini keyboard (nanoKEY), a 12-pad mini drumpad (nanoPAD), and a 9-fader mini mixer (nanoKONTROL). As you can see they’re clearly intended for use with a laptop running the Korg Legacy Collection synthesizer software or similar, and nicely integrate with the white MacBook.

The Korg nanoSeries is expected in October for around $100 - $120 each.

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For folks who use their MacBook as an external monitor, this vertical MacBook dock ought to help keep things in order. Known as the Floater (for obvious reasons), it aims to maximize air flow around your MacBook, totally reducing the risk of it overheating while you go about with your work. Features include easy access to all the relevant ports and sockets, in addition to cut-outs and cable ties that make wiring a snap. Unfortunately, this neat little solution will definitely hit your pockets hard for $305 a pop.

by Ryan Block via engadget.com

Those that know Rahul Sood, founder of Voodoo PC and CTO of HP’s global gaming business, might not be so surprised to hear he used a working MacBook Air to cut his thick, rich, chocolatey birthday cake. While wearing an HP shirt. And then posted it to his site. Good luck, Rahul — we’re totally sure the Apple fanboys of the world are going to give you a pass on this one.

by Joshua Topolsky via engadget.com

Now, we know that the MacBook Air is one thin laptop, but some Apple forum members in Germany are claiming that the edge of the laptop is not only sharp — but downright dangerous. According to “Apple Talk” reader Bajuware, his MBA went kill-crazy all over his elbow while he was cold-chillin’ on his couch. The details are a little hard to suss out due to the language barrier (and machine translation), but it would appear the Air’s bottom edge made nasty work of the human flesh like someone had insulted its mother. Another MBA owner claims his computer is sharp enough to slice bread, though we assume it’s not used for buttering. Honestly, we’re not sure what kind of danger an innocent MacBook Air could really pose besides causing you to throw out your back constantly plugging in the AC to charge that not-quite-as-advertised battery.

by Ryan Block via engadget.com

Apparently some audio can’t be turned up to F11.