============================================================ SYNC ONLINE UPDATE Updates on the evolving tech lifestyle from Sync Online ============================================================ September 9, 2004
============================================================ Sponsored by Toshiba Satellite A60-S1662 for $799. The reliable, easy-to-use Satellite A60 offers the engineering and innovations that are trademarks of Toshiba - and now at an unbeatable value. It's just $799 after a $200 mail-in rebate if you order by 9/30/04. http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-724-1 ============================================================ We're no stranger to robot fantasies. Ever since The Jetsons first aired, we've been waiting for the day we could adopt our own Rosie to clean the bathroom and program the Universal remote. At this point, we'd take a Teddy Ruxpin for a little futuristic companionship. Fact is, there are more robots on the market then ever before, but most are used for sales presentations and kiddie playthings. Does that mean these robots are ready to take on the role of domestic engineer? A Sync reporter puts a houseful of robo-pals to the test. Also, log onto syncmag.com to check out this week's Bizarre Gadget Report and the winner of the coveted Nerd of the Month title. IN THIS ISSUE: * The Useless and Painfully Disappointing World of Robots * Meet the Robots * When Robots Attack! * Nerds Hard at Work For all stories, log on to: http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-727-1 ============================================================ The Useless and Painfully Disappointing World of Robots Sync reporter Jake Bronstein takes on a household of robot squatters. http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-730-1 ============================================================ Meet the Robots A menagerie of pets and digislaves to make you feel pampered and maybe even loved. Or not. http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-733-1 ============================================================ When Robots Attack! If there's one thing robots do well, it's run amok. So be sure to stock up on plenty of old glory insurance for when these metal ones come for you. http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-736-1 ============================================================ Nerds Hard at Work Meet the contenders for the coveted "Nerd of the Month" belt. http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-739-1 ============================================================ Tech Jobs http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-742-1 ============================================================ Ziff Davis Channel Zone http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-745-1 ============================================================ DevSource http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-748-1 ============================================================ eNewsletter Information ============================================================ You are subscribed to Sync Online Update with the e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe to this newsletter, click below: http://www.pcmag.com/unsubscribe_newsletter/0,4223,,00.asp?n=88&type=u&[EMAIL PROTECTED] To change your e-mail address, change your text/HTML preferences, or to subscribe to other FREE e-mail newsletters, visit: http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-751-1 ============================================================ Sync Magazine Print Subscription ============================================================ Sign up now: http://eletters.syncmag.com/zd1/cts?d=151-13-1-2-8148-754-1 Copyright (c) 2004 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis Media Inc., 28 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/BCfwlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> <a href=http://English-12948197573.SpamPoison.com>Fight Spam! Click Here!</a> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kumpulan/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
