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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Giant Tie Clips Keep Your Veggies On the Grill and Out Of the Fire [Cooking]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5919536/giant-tie-clips-keep-your-veggies-on-the-grill-and-out-of-the-fire

Vegetables and BBQs were meant to be together, but for every piece of grilled asparagus that makes it to the table, how many fall through the grill to a fiery death? It's a terrible summer epidemic that these Grill Clips should alleviate.

They might look like oversized tie clips, but these spring-loaded grips are designed to securely hold thinner or delicate veggies that are most at risk of falling through the grill when flipped. Think of them as stainless steel insurance that guarantees your asparagus, green onions, and zucchinis all make it to the table. You can get a set of four for $15 and they might even eventually pay for themselves, if you find yourself having to buy extra grill fixings to compensate for the vegetables that get left behind. [Sur La Table via OhGizmo!]

Here's How Microsoft's Surface Tablet Compares To The iPad (AAPL, MSFT)

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-surface-and-ipad-specs-comparison-2012-6

Now that we have most of the details behind Microsoft's first tablet, let's take a look at how the hardware compares to Apple's iPad.

The Surface comes in two configurations: RT and Pro. The RT model will feature a tablet-only interface. The Pro model will run the full version of Windows 8 and work with older Windows apps.

DON'T MISS: The first photos of Microsoft Surface

Here's the breakdown:

Spec	Surface RT	Surface Pro	New iPad (Third Generation)
Operating System	Windows RT	Windows 8	iOS 5
Weight	1.49 lbs	1.99 lbs	1.44 lbs (Wi-Fi model), 1.46 lbs (Wi-Fi + Cellular model)
Thickness	9.3 mm	13.5 mm	9.4 mm
Battery	31.5 W-h battery, no word on battery life	42 W-h battery, no word on battery life	42.5 W-h battery, 10 hours of life on Wi-Fi, 9 hours of life on cellular
Storage	32 GB or 64 GB	64 GB or 128 GB	16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB
Ports	USB, Micro SD	USB, Micro SD	Charging port
Processor, RAM	Nvidia ARM processor (no specifics on speed yet)	Intel Core i5 (no specifics on speed yet)	Dual-core 1GHz A5X, 1 GB RAM
Data Connection	Wi-Fi only	Wi-Fi only	Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi with 4G LTE, or Wi-Fi with 3G (depending on country and carrier)

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IBM's water-cooled supercomputer saves energy and helps with your heating bill (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/19/ibm-water-cooled-supermuc/

IBM's SuperMuc has had a good week. Not only has the three petaflop machine been listed as Europe's fastest supercomputer, but it's also apparently the first high performance computer that's entirely water-cooled. Rather than filling rooms with air conditioning units, water is piped around veins in each component, removing heat 4,000 times more efficiently than air. The hot water is then used to heat the buildings of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre where it lives, saving the facility $1.25 million per year. After the break we've got a video from Big Blue, unfortunately narrated by someone who's never learned how to pronounce the word "innovative."

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SanDisk outs Extreme USB 3.0 flash drive alongside a trio of Cruzers

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/19/sandisk-extreme-usb-3-0-flash-drive-cruzer/

If diminutive USB-friendly storage is a hobby of yours, SanDisk is looking to add to your collection. The company has announced its USB 3.0-weilding Extreme flash drive and added a handful of new siblings to the Cruzer line. First, the Extreme accessory touts transfer speeds of up to 190MB/s while offering storage capacities ranging from 16GB on up to 64GB. This portable storage device is now shipping and will set you back somewhere between $65 and $160. If you're looking to carry a truckload of photos, videos, music or whatever else on a USB flash drive, the company has also unveiled the Cruzer Glide. While only 4GB to 64GB options are available now starting at $19.99, a 128GB model is slated to arrive in Q3 for $250. Not looking for super-sized capacity at your fingertips? Perhaps the Cruzer Facet or Pop will better suit your sensibilities -- both carry 8GB up to 32GB worth of storage with a price range of $32.99 to $84.99. For a few brief details on the four, hit that PR button below to read on.

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