Machine made of legos will build anything you want, out of legos.

This machine is awesome... legos building legos?! 

There are instructions available so you can build your own lego building robot - I am going to use those instructions to build a legobot that will build this legobot... 1-up success!

click here for full article, more pictures, and a viddy...
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/10/legobot/

PC Direct Gift Cards now available!

Don't forget about our gift cards for your loved ones this holiday season! We can set up a gift card for any amount you desire. Everyone knows a nerd that would love to have a PC Direct gift card!

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40 inch Spectre LCD TV for sale - $530

With the Sceptre X400BV-FHD 40" LCD HDTV you can enjoy the spectacle of high-definition television. With this affordable 40-inch HDTV, you’ll be able to count on 2000:1 contrast, 550-nit brightness, a fast 4.5ms response time, and support for PC 1080p HD resolution (1920x1080). You’ll also have up to 50,000 hours of lamp life for endless television entertainment. In a matter of seconds, the Sceptre X400BV-FHD 40” LCD HDTV’s built-in indicator alerts you when it’s turned on. An integrated light turns red when power is plugged in, and blue when in use. Never miss a click of the button with the X400BV-FHD. It’s television viewing at its best!

LCD Panel
40" viewable wide color LCD TV
Aspect Ratio 16:9 Wide Screen
Brightness 500 cd/m2
Contrast 2000:1
Response Time 4.5 ms
Viewing Angle 178 L/R, 178 Up/Down
Backlight Lamp life > 50,000 hrs

Video Functions
De-interlace - 3D
Frame recover 3:2
Noise Reducing Core Technology : 3D Digital
Comb Filter, Digital Noise Reduction
Aspect ratio : Normal, Wide, Zoom
Gamma Fixed Gamma
Lamp adjustment : Yes
Picture mode : Custom / Standard / Mild / Vivid /
Video adjustment : Contrast / Brightness /
Sharpness / Saturation / Tint
Color temp. adjust : Cool / Normal / Warm
Picture Enhancement : Enhanced Color
Management

Audio functions
Sound Enhancement: Digital Signal Processing
Build-in Surrond Sound
Auto Volume Control : Yes
Built-in speakers: 7 watts per Channel

Connections Port
Hybrid TV Tuner NTSC, ATSC & QAM Tuner
AV 1 (CVBS / S-Video), Audio L/R in
YPbPr, Audio L/R in
HDMI 1, HDMI 2 & HDMI 3 ver 1.3
VGA, Stereo in
Other Connections: SPDIF out (optical)
Audio L/R out
Headphone Out



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Microsoft webcam vx-5500 - $23

Optimized for Windows Live
Windows Live Messenger lets you chat online via text, voice and video. Combine the features of Windows Live with the LifeCam VX-5500 for an unforgettable experience.

Interchangeable Faceplates
Extra faceplates let you customize with your favorite color.

Video Messages*
Send a video message to your contacts anywhere, anytime – even if they are not online. Send and receive video messages directly from your desktop using the exclusive LifeCam Video Message gadget.

Versatility & Mobility
Compatible with both PC or laptop; imminently mobile—folds flat to go with you whenever, and wherever, you want to use it—carrying case included.

World-Class VGA Optics
Your view is always amazing, and in focus at all times; auto-adjusts for low light conditions.

Noise Cancelling Microphone
Crystal-clear audio, built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation and echo cancellation**.

Windows Live Movie Maker
Start a movie project with one click, then upload widescreen video to social networking sites.

Windows Live Photo Gallery
Easily upload a photo that you can edit, tag, and share with friends and family.

Windows Live™ Call Button
It's simple to start video calls. One touch of the Windows Live Call Button lets you see who's online, and you're on your way to making a video call.

LifeCam Dashboard
Add special effects and control your webcam—all from the Windows Live Messenger window.

Video Effects
Discover a fun way to express yourself with these entertaining video effects built into the LifeCam dashboard.

Broad IM Compatibility
Works with: Windows Live™, AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Microsoft Office Communicator, Skype.

3X Digital Zoom
The zoom delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile.

High Definition 1.3 Megapixel Still Photos
High Definition still photos show you in the best light***.

Attaches to Desktops and Notebooks
Fits on most monitors, including flat screens and notebooks, or sits directly on your desk.

Always Focused
The webcam is always in focus – no fine tuning needed. Focus depth of field is from 21” to 60”.

Pan, Tilt and Zoom
The pan and tilt functionality make it a snap to capture the big picture, however you want to see it.

(Requires Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher. Windows XP 64-bit and older versions of Windows are NOT supported.)



Stop by our store at 3430 Grape Road in Mishawaka, Indiana or phone (574) 255-0888
Open Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 12pm - 5pm
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8 inch digital photo frame with mp3 playback - $42.49

This Envizen 8" LCD Digital Photo Frame has a sleek and glossy black finish which adds style into any room in your home or office. The high resolution digital screen has a unique 3D feature that displays bright and vivid colors that look so real you’d think it has become alive.

This Envizen Digital Photo Frame has an extremely easy to use interactive menu that can be controlled conveniently by remote. Tell a story or relive your memories by viewing photos with a variety of dynamic slideshow options with unique transitional effects that utilizes the 3D function of the frame. Watch as your digital photos fly in the screen as new ones float alongside at your own custom speed. Or, use a more traditional slideshow style to view your images slowly one by one as they smoothly dissolve into one another.

Create a more vibrant experience by accompanying your slideshow with your favorite MP3s as background music. The frame can also serve as a calendar, alarm, or clock and can be used as a decorative piece in your home or office. Easily plug in your photos and videos with a memory card and our frame will do the rest!

Features:

3D Space; 3D Alley; 3D Film
8.4 inch size Active Matrix TFT LCD display
Built-In Stereo Speakers-1 Watt x 2
Play slide show with MP3 music on the background
Simply insert a compatible memory card into the digital photo frame to show photos
Alarm clock & Calendar
High resolution 800RGB(W)*600(h)(SVGA)
Special Slide Show effect
Memory Card Format: SD/MMC/MS/XD/CF
Brightness: 200CD/m2
Contrast Ratio: 300:1
File Format: JPEG, MP3
Dazzling, Three dimensional transtional effects so realistic, so can almost reach out and touch someone!
Listen-to Audio MP3 files as background to your photos.
Easy-Plug in your photos and videos and our software does the rest.
Designer-Piano black acrylic finish fits any decor.



Stop by our store at 3430 Grape Road in Mishawaka, Indiana or phone (574) 255-0888
Open Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 12pm - 5pm
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SMC Wired Router for sale I have around 50 for sale - $13

I have a ton of these I would like to get rid of - Please buy one or ten from me... Great features for a great price!

Network Address Translation (NAT) extends simultaneous Internet access for up to 252 PCs on the LAN
Connects to a Cable/DSL modem, dial-up modem, or Ethernet backbone
Supports PC and Macintosh
Instant, self-configuring software
LAN and IP addresses auto-assigned and easily managed



Stop by our store at 3430 Grape Road in Mishawaka, Indiana or phone (574) 255-0888
Open Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 12pm - 5pm
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10 percent off on all case lights for october - starting at around $10

These case lights are an awesome and easy mod for your computer case - just in time for Halloween!

Your case could look this cool -- I have a wide variety of colors to choose from...
Red, Green, Purple, Blue, and Yellow ...



Stop by our store at 3430 Grape Road in Mishawaka, Indiana or phone (574) 255-0888
Open Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 12pm - 5pm
email me or visit us online @ www.pcdirect.com

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