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Tech week in photos: Motorola Milestone XT720, Rio Ferdinand joins Halo team, Nintendo 3DS, Apple Trackpad and more
Dyson Air Multiplier AM03 Pedestal Fan review
Top Tech stories this week: Enslaved, Facebook, new Apple products, new Amazon Kindle, 3DS, iPhone 4 on T-Mobile, BlackBerry tablet and more

Tech week in photos: Motorola Milestone XT720, Rio Ferdinand joins Halo team, Nintendo 3DS, Apple Trackpad and more

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Happy weekend Electricpiglets! The weekend has arrived. What time is it? Photo time! Join us as we herd up all the best photos from the week. New phones, Apple accessories, games, a new console! It’s all here.

Check out the photos above for a quick glance at all the photo fun and then the links below to see even more photos of the Motorola Milestone XT720, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft’s elite Halo multiplayers including Man Utd’s Rio Ferdinand and more.

See more photos!

Motorola Milestone XT720 reviewed!

Microsoft announces Elite Halo celebrity team

Marshall amps factory pics explosion!

Android review roundup

A first look at the Apple Battery Charger

Apple Magic Trackpad touched!

First dibs on the 3DS

Dyson Air Multiplier AM03 Pedestal Fan review

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 01:30 AM PDT

As you'll see from our original Dyson Air Multiplier review, we were blown away (sorry) by the British designers' first face-cooler. Now, its second version has wafted into the Electricpig office.

Is it another triumph over turbulence, or is the floor-standing behemoth of breeze a load of hot air?

More to the point, how many more of these wind gags can we squeeze in before you start complaining? Read our full Dyson Air Multiplier AM03 review to find out!
Unpacking the Dyson Air Multiplier AM03 is more exciting than is should be. Dyson has split the AM03's construction into four parts, which you're required to slot together in order. It's a little bit like expensive Lego, and thankfully completely fool-proof.

Once assembled, the Air Multiplier AM03 stands proud at just over 1.4 metres. It's large enough to dominate any office, and skinny enough that its height doesn't look silly. That's not to say this is demure though, it's lollipop design drew more than a few giggles as we unpacked it.

In operation, the Air Multiplier AM03 is far from quiet too. In fact, it's very loud at full pelt, which is the speed you'll need to run it if you're hoping to move air more than a meter or two. Sit next to it, and you'll be livid within minutes. If you're working in a quiet office, it's obtrusive to say the least.

However, if you're looking for something to blow air across the desks of a couple of workers, and they'll sit quite near the fan, it's ideal.

Expect arguments over who controls the Air Multiplier AM03 though. Dyson has positioned its speed and oscillation controls at the very bottom of its base, where they're tricky to reach.

Read our original Dyson Air Multiplier review

There's salvation in the shape of a cute infra-red remote that's magnetised and curved to sit on top of the fan when not in use. It's not dissimilar in design to Apple's remote controls for its Macintosh computers, but it's an add-on just begging to be lost, or squabbled over in an office full of even the most restrained gadget fans.

As with the smaller, desk-top Dyson Air Multiplier, the power of the Air Multiplier AM03 is surprising. It's able to kick out a fair gust, and if noise isn't an issue, it's a belter. Like its predecessor, that draught is smooth and free of "buffeting" caused by traditional fan blades.

Which leaves us with just one issue to contend: the Dyson Air Multiplier AM03's price tag. At £300 it's going to be hard to justify for all but the most design-conscious offices. If you're looking for a cheap cooling solution, there are air conditioners available for less, and although Dyson has eco-friendliness on its side, there's considerably more bang for your buck to be had elsewhere.

Let's face it though. If you're even considering an Air Multiplier AM03, it's the design rather than the function that you're after. What you'll get, at tolerable operating volumes, is a slight breeze, with peerless design, careful attention to detail and talking points aplenty thrown in. It's more than a beige box kicking out cold air, and for that, you'll pay a premium.

Top Tech stories this week: Enslaved, Facebook, new Apple products, new Amazon Kindle, 3DS, iPhone 4 on T-Mobile, BlackBerry tablet and more

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 01:00 AM PDT

Been toiling hard this week? We sure have. Well, Saturday’s finally here! But don’t worry if you’ve worked too hard to catch up on all the latest gadget news. We’ve rounded up all the major stories to feature on Electricpig this week in our weekly tech omnibus.

Among the delights this week you’ll find news on a new Apple iMac, Apple Magic Trackpad, hands-on with the Nintendo 3DS, a new Amazon Kindle, word on the BlackBerry tablet and more!

We get hands-on with Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
Huh? You say. Enslaved might have slipped under gamers radars but it’s one of the most promising titles around for PS3 and Xbox 360. Click the link to see what I thought of it.

Facebook trials delete account button
But it’s only for selected users. Why is this newsworthy? Have you even tried to delete your Facebook account?

Apple Magic Trackpad unveiled
Instead of a mouse, Apple Mac users can twiddle their fingers across a rather sissy multitouch touchpad with gesture recognition.

High court makes R4 cards illegal
The R4 cards allow users to run custom codes on the Nintendo DS and DSi to run homebrew games and apps, and pirated ROMS from a memory card. They’re now illegal in the UK.

New Apple iMac
Apple unveiled on its website the new iMac with with latest Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors.

We play Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Yours truly headed over to Square Enix HQ to get hands on with this violent sequel to Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. It’s not bad at all, so far.

New Amazon Kindle revealed
It’s heading to the UK in August, with the Wi-Fi only version to cost £109, the 3G option will set you back £149.

We play with the Nintendo 3DS!
Our busy reporter Jennifer Allan headed into town to get hands on with the Nintendo 3DS. Click here to see what she thought.

BlackBerry tablet to be called Blackpad?
RIM has apparently bought the Blackpad.com domain. Is that the clearest sign yet?

iPhone 4 lands on T-Mobile
Have the signal issues put you off the iPhone 4? If not you can now get the Apple blower on T-Mobile.