Disassembled iMac Core Duo

Before the newest iMacintels arrive how about taking a peek into how the designers layout of the boards are so neatly tucked into the monitor's shell.

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BMW launches new M Roadster, updates Z4

With a 320 hp version of BMW's inline 6-cylinder engine, the Z4-based BMW M-Roadster hustles from 0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds. The newest M comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox, with an available Steptronic 6-speed automatic. Performance options include a high performance compound brake package. Dynamic stability control is standard.

The Z4 design receives a modest facelift: a modified front end with new fog lights and reflectors, standard zenon headlights, and restyled taillights with BMW's two-stage Adaptive Brake Lights. The M-version gets distinctive styling cues, including: front air dam with mesh grille, double-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, rear diffuser, and four round tailpipes. In the interior, the steering wheel, gearshift knob and door sills are specific to the M-version.

The MSRP for the new M is $51,995, with production starting this summer.

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Paranoid about hidden tasks on your Windows system?

For a deeper look into the goings on inside your machine TaskInfo may be the solution. TaskInfo's dashboard combines the task manager and System Information Tools into a more powerful display of activity on your computer. It also gives you a better view into all processes, including the hidden ring0 VxD threads.

Beside for a better visual representation of processes, TaskInfo can be configured to provide you alerts of suspicious activity and quickly alter process prioritization, execution, and termination. TaskInfo is free to test, but will set you back $35 for a licensed version.

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Gucci Spring Line 2006

The Gucci spring handbags are now available for pre-order at Neiman Marcus. The line includes more Boston bags, a few hobos and a pigna-print
bag that looks very vintage Palm Beach. With the latest Guccissima shape, it's got bamboo handles, riveted details on the bottom and a detachable shoulder strap. With dimensions of 15 3/4"H x 19 2/3"W x 1"D it's large enough to hold a laptop. It sells for $2350 and will ship in May.

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Stream DivX & Xvid to your Xbox 360: No conversion necessary

No word yet on whether or not this works with DivX HD files, but it is possible to stream various non-WMV files to your Xbox 360, by letting Windows Media Encoder convert on the fly. It's a little bit involved, but once you have everything set up you'll be able to browse and control movies directly from the 360.

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Cooking Mama Screenshots

First screenshots via Famitsu have emerged for the previously announced DS cooking game entitled Cooking Mama. No details on how the touch interface will work, but take a look at some of the in game pics.

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BtGhost: Free anonymous torrent hosting

As for torrent hosting it doesn't get much simpler: BtGhost lets you upload a .torrent file and gives you a link you can post on forums and newsgroups. No registration, no cost, just a two-button form backed by 10 dedicated Linux servers.

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CLO Systems' "X-arm" robotic plasma mount

X-arm by CLO Systems extendes and retractes your 42-, 50-, or 60-inch plasma an entire foot with respect to the wall, it also allows for as much as a 32 degree swivel left or right, and 7 degree up/25 degree down tilt, all done with the included remote all at the same time. This one-size-fits-all solution features a programmable LCD which lets you tell the X-arm what size diplay it's carrying so it can provide the proper amount of support and servo power. CLO claims that the X-arm will be available for under $2000 sometime in February.

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Kohler PRO CookCenter, the Sink That Cooks

Tight for kitchen space, like a low rent tokyo apartment, then the Kohler PRO CookCenter is for you. It is a sink that also can handle steaming, boiling and other water-based cooking. The sink also has a cutting board for food prep. It has a list price of $3238.70.

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