ASUS knows, like you do, that you can never have too many graphics cards. In a day and age where double- and quadruple-SLI graphics solutions are commonplace, ASUS saw a weakness in traditional motherboards that only house a couple of your $800 GPUs. That’s why the NVIDIA-based P5N32-E comes equipped with not one or two but three 16x PCI Express slots: because more is always better.

How many graphics cards do you really need? With the P5N32-E, you can run two cards in SLI and use the third slot to fill up to two separate monitors on another card. Necessary? I doubt it. Cool as hell? Maybe. Justification for picking up two more sweet LCDs? Now you’re speaking my language. Alternatively, you could use the third slot for a physics processor card and rock out on the two games that support the hardware.

The new ASUS board also sports a redesigned heatpipe chipset cooling system for noise reduction and an upgrade to Intel’s integrated audio with the 7.1-ready SupremeFX sound card. They’ve also released a new on-the-fly overclocking system called AI NOS which reads system temperatures and performance load and overclocks your system automatically to achieve peak performance. No word on whether or not the NOS system requires you to be a jerk about your computer or challenge other gamers to benchmark competitions for pinks.

For $300, you can bring one home in time for the holidays. – Karson Thompson

The ASUS P5N32-E Gaming Motherboard [via Electronista]
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The MoGo MouseBT sure has gotten plenty of press love this year, and now it looks to be getting another big push from a big name: HP. The creatively named “HP Bluetooth PC Card Mouse” keeps the exact specs of the MoGo MouseBT — PC card slot stashing, Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable battery, touch sensitive scroll-wheel — with the mere addition of a slapped-on HP logo and the relevant sales push. We haven’t spotted a pic of the HP version yet, but we’ll be sure to share it with you when we do.

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Nearly a year after NEC rolled out its paper-thin ORB batteries, Korean battery manufacturer Rocket is launching (ahem) its own uber-thin battery. While juicy, scientific details aren’t readily available, we do know that the “paper battery” won’t include any toxic chemicals, is “flexible and thin,” and molds together the companies “thin film technologies” with its battery knowledge. The company hopes to entice heavy RFID users, smart card manufacturers, and “cosmetic / drug delivery system” providers to utilize the paper battery in powering the already-miniscule devices. Oddly, Rocket also envisions its new creation being used in “teeth whitening, anti-aging, and wrinkle care,” though we’re not exactly sure how electrifying a tooth will brighten your smile. Nevertheless, the company hopes to have its newfangled power source attached to crates and body parts real soon, and confidently assures us that it “doesn’t cause explosions or fires.” Phew. [Warning: Read link requires subscription]

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We love the Dash and all, but if you’re Stateside and have been waiting for a formidable Q competitor complete with 3G, you’ve probably had your eye on the i607 BlackJack. It’s a little chunky, a little clunky, and the keys and keyboard are not exactly our favorite (think: i320 meets Q), but it’s the only GSM phone on the block with EDGE / UMTS / HSDPA. Other notable features include a QVGA display, new Cingular Music support (as well as Cingular Video), Bluetooth 2.0, and a 1.3 megapixel camera. Like its other holiday 2006 QWERTY smartphone competitors (see: Treo 680, Dash, Q), it too will be priced at $200 with a two year contract (and unlimited data plan). And hey, lucky you, both Phone Scoop and LAPTOP have reviews of the device, both of which seem pretty positive about Cingular’s latest (even despite that sad lack of WiFi).

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If you’re weary that the shiny white MacBook may not stay that way for long, or just prefer your laptops to come pre-loaded with palm rest stickers, Toshiba has a trendy new notebook aimed at you. The Portege M500 sports a sleek 4.1-pound enclosure, “white pearl” (and black, too) color scheme, and a 12.1-inch LCD. Beneath the hood of this sexy machine is Intel’s 1.73GHz T2250 Core 2 Duo processor, 512MB of DDR2 RAM, 80GB SATA hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, a 5-in-1 flash card reader, and a built-in microphone. It also boasts a fingerprint sensor, “spill-resistant” keyboard, and a “Quick Play” function that plays back DVDs without the OS being booted. The M500 can be snapped up now, provided that you’re in South Korea and have 1,390,000KRW ($1,489) to spare.

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Icuiti, producers of numerous “intelligent display solutions,” has rolled out a new head-mounted display to provide “four to five hours” of portable viewing satisfaction. Similar in specification to the company’s iWear (not that iWear), the AV230 differs in that it doesn’t play favorites with Apple’s iPod, and instead works with any video source including DVD players and gaming consoles. The eyewear sports twin 320 x 240 resolution displays, an integrated, rechargeable battery pack, 60Hz refresh rates, automatic 2D / 3D selector, NTSC / PAL support, and a mini-USB charger to “maximize mobility.” Reportedly “developed from US Military technology,” the goggles provide a “44-inch virtual screen” and can even be worn with prescription eyewear, but they fail to mention the humiliation you’ll endure if you’re caught rocking these in public. Regardless, the AV230 can be purchased now for private, in-home use for $269, and units should start shipping to brave early adopters in December.

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It’s not every day we see a 24-inch LCD demanding a cool Â¥555,000 (about $4,677) but JVC’s DR-V24L1D is no ordinary monitor. This 24-incher is meant for those working on HD video content and thus features a 1920×1080 resolution with 10-bit advanced image processing, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 178-degree viewing angle, and inputs including HDCP-enabled DVI-D, component, composite and two high end HD/SD auto-switching SDIs (serial digital interfaces). Also announced is the DE-V20L1D which shares the specs of his big bro only with a 20-inch, 1680×1050 panel and 800:1 contrast ratio for a more frugal Â¥400,000 (about $3,402). You’ll see the 24-incher drop first in December, with the 20-incher set to hit Japan in late January.

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