DAPReview gives us a hands-on preview of the Insignia Amigo. Just to recap, this player comes in 1GB ($99) or 2GB ($129) capacities and sports a vibrant 1.2-inch OLED display. Other features include a built-in FM tuner, 5 EQ modes, line-in encoding for “Easy-CD Ripping”, and 18-hours battery life. It supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM (subscription), Audible, and JPEG formats.

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First unveiled last year, the Mitsubishi Concept X (aka 2007 EVO X?) comes equipped with a 400hp, 2.0L 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC intercooler-turbocharged engine, mated to a 6-speed manumatic transmission. More pics after the jump.

Chassis performance has been substantially improved with the introduction of Mitsubishi’s latest 4WD-based Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system

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Now that we’ve recovered from the initial surprise of Sony’s mylo announcement, we’re starting to get a few more details on its functionality. Turns out the teeny device is powered by an unspecified version of embedded Linux (possibly from Wind River), with a graphics and application framework provided by Trolltech’s Qtopia platform. There’s also Java Virtual Machine support, which seems to give homebrewers plenty of options for creating apps for the device — if Sony hasn’t locked things down too tightly. As for that QVGA 2.4-inch screen, Sony is packing in MP4 video support, so ready-to-go videos shouldn’t be hard to find. There’s also MP3, ATRAC and WMA to round out format support. While the mylo dodges that main Nokia 770 bullet by packing a QWERTY keyboard, Sony’s device suffers from a hefty pricetag for its younger target audience, a notable omission of AIM and Windows Live Messenger, and a lack of explicit gaming or 3rd party support. Still, those WiFi and Linux specs hint at a lot of potential, so we’re sure that this thing can manage to be a bit more than another Skype handset.

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Max shows us how to build your own “Touch Screen Barcode Scanning System” for custom applications. Parts needed include need a CuTOUCH CT1720 or CT1721, Null-modem cable, and a Metrologic Voyager Barcode scanner w/ RS232 interface. Full instructions here. See the completed project in action after the jump.

Okay, I was thinking the other day, I need to keep track of stuff on my desk and my drawers. Since there’s a bar code on almost every commercial and household item these days, I figured why don’t I just make a touch-screen item management system so I know exactly where I put my things?

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Pegeuot has just unveiled its sleek new 908 RC concept, which is powered by a monstrous V12 that generates 700hp and 885 ft-lb torque. This model will be showcased at the Paris Auto Show in September. Other details have not yet been released. More pics after the jump.

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