Apple’s Slate has finally come out in the form of the iPad. It really looks like a bit of a disappointment at first glance, as it looks like a scaled-up iPhone, and at second and third glance, it turns out that that is all it is. It’s a big iPhone. It’s got the GPS, the compass, the Wi-Fi, the iPod, the Safari and even the OS of the iPhone. It’s an iPhone with a 9.7 inch display. It does look cool though…

>> The iPad (I actually preferred iSlate)

The popular Amazon Kindle has been unavailable outside the US since it’s launch, however Amazon announced recently that they have plans to bring the popular ebook reader to Australia by October 19.  Amazon will start shipping the international version for a price of $239USD with most of the Kindle range available at launch. Amazon has failed to mention if the no-pc download service avaliable in the US will carry over here, although we hope so, especially with Telstra’s 3G coverage.

>> Amazon Kindle (via Lifehacker)

It’s nice to have a PCB  for your project, but what happens when you run out of room? Double sided PCBs, of course! And, as Instructables member tinygeek points out… it’s easier than you think!

>> How to make 2-sided Printed Circuit Boards (Instructables)

Sometimes, there’s never enough room on your screen. I mean, how can there be? If I’m running a full screen web browser, there isn’t enough space to show system stats or email notifications. Well, that’s where Intel proves me wrong. Intel’s latest prototype is a laptop with four screens. The device, recently revealed at IDF, has 3 OLED touchscreens above the keyboard, allowing widgets and other stuff to be placed in view and interacted with. Plus, you can flick them up onto the main screen for a better look (video after the break). Unfortunately, we’re not likely to see it for a while yet, Intel says they’ve got a lot of refining to do. But I can’t wait!

>> Video: Intel’s four-screen laptop prototype hands-on (Engadget, video embedded below)
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For a long time, the second generation iPod nano has been un-hackable… but finally, the guys over at iPod Nano Linux have done it! The iPod nano 2G can run the cLinux kernal. You can download the iLoader now… be warned though, this hack will erase the original apple firmware, and definitely void your warranty. This is done at your own risk, so if something goes wrong, don’t blame us

>> iPod Nano Linux (via Hack a Day)

The inside word is: OS 3.1, September. Aparantly, the next iPohne os, coming out in september will make those long awaited augmented reality apps a reality, albeit an augmented one. Have any thought? Comment. What augmented reality app would you like to see? How bad are my puns?

>> iPhone’s augmented reality apps…, Engadget

Also, on a side note, if you’re interested in making this blog even the slightest bit better… We’re looking for writers on a strictly volunteer basis.

The Asus Eee keyboard has ended up in the workshop of french blog blogeee.net. Those guys disassembled it and they have all the gory pics!
>> EeeKeyboard test: Operation and components, blogeee.net (translated) via Engadget

Lifehacker Australia has just released what it thinks are the best iPhone 3GS prices down under. Click through for the roundup.
>> Best Australian iPhone 3GS Deals (Lifehacker Australia)

This new tablet pc from Motion is one of the coolest pieces of tech yet. Boasting a 64GB SSD, Intel Core 2 Duo, GPS, Biometric Sensor, Webcam, Card reader, Bluetooth, WiFi, and it’s rugged too.

This thing is cool, and not only all that, the LCD is visible in daylight as well. Forget the Netbook, I want one of these.

>> Engadget

Okay, so you probably have seen this already, but this is pretty cool. Not a real finger though, this guy lust lost his finger in an accident, and has a flash drive embedded in the silicone prosthesis.

>> ProtoBlogr.net (Personal Blog) and Flickr Via Gizmodo