Toms Hardware has a written probably the most comprehensive and detailed article yet on Windows Vista.  In 500 hours they explored almost every aspect of the new operating system. They conclude "Microsoft’s new Vista is surprisingly entertaining. The new look of the operating system is good, and lets it outshine its Linux and Mac OS competitors. One notices repeatedly while working with this software that Microsoft scoped out its competition very carefully."  You can read it over at Toms Hardware.

The Dell XPS M2010 is a top of the line home entertainment PC that appears to be the first of its kind. Dell’s radical design for the XPS M2010 feels like a step in the right direction. Its compact notebook like case contains more power than most top of the line PC’s and the monitor is able to fold down to make the PC easy to transport. Its space conscientious sleek design compliments any desk it sits on. The XPS M2010 contains an Intel Dual Core processor and can boost up to 4 GB RAM as well as up 240GB storage on dual hard drives. This is one of the most impressive PC designs I’ve seen in a long time, and I really hope the high end price (starting at $4000) doesn’t prevent it from taking off. More details at Dell.com

This cool gadget finally provides a way to keep your beverage cool next to your $5000 powerhouse gaming rig that gives off more heat than a fireplace.  The USB Beverage Chiller plugs right into an open usb port and chills your beverage to 45 degrees Fahrenheit.  You can pick it up over at Thinkgeek.

Check out this sweet motorized skateboard.  Developed by an Australian based company, the Wheelman can cruise around at up to 19mph and is powered by a two-stroke engine and can hold up to 1.5 litres of fuel.  It can even go off-roading however you probably want to wear some pads if you decide to go down mountains with it.  Check it out over at the Wheelman website, via OhGizmo

When we first heard about the new Ferrari notebooks we were skeptical that it was probably just another brand-name gimmick. However the new 5000 and 1000 Dual Core models really pack a punch, maybe not as much as a real Enzo, but for a laptop their horsepower is pretty impressive. The Ferrari-Acer 5000 includes an AMD Turion 64 X2 processor, 15.4 inch LCD screen, a 160gb hard drive, and an HD DVD drive when they become available. The Ferrari-Acer 1000 is just a smaller version of the 5000 sporting a 12.1 inch screen. The carbon fiber casing really gives both models a sleek, sexy look that wouldn’t be complete without the Ferrari logo placed on the front. Check it out over at Acer’s website, via Gizmodo

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Well its finally Memorial Day weekend, which means tomorrow we will be heading to the beach to soak in some much needed sun. Memorial Day weekend also marks the beginning of the summer, and the end of May. Just in case you missed a few, here is a list we’ve compiled of the five most popular articles on Infinity Labs this month.

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Volkswagen’s Automated 20-Story Garage
Mitsubishi’s Ipod Car
30 Foot Tall Robot Elephant
15″ Ferrari Red MacBook Pro

Infinity Labs opened at the beginning of May and so far the response has been far greater than we could have ever anticipated. We want to thank all of our visitors for making our first month so successful. Expect some new features in June, we are currently working on a cool avatar feature for posts as well as a user profile and a user posts submissions feature. Stay tuned.

Check out this cool rearview mirror that doubles as a speakerphone and wireless solution for your bluetooth enabled cellphone. The mirror can display incoming calls and has a detachable cordless earpiece that can be used instead of speakerphone. With a built in loudspeaker the speakerphone included in the mirror is able to produce sounds up to 120db. Read more over at Hammacher Schlemmer

Expected to cost up to 10 billion Euros the ITER Experimental Fusion Reactor will be the first of its kind.  With the growing costs of fossil fuels and the worlds demand for clean energy, fusion power is a very promising technology.  Fusion with works by joining two hydrogen atoms into a helium atom ( basically the opposite way that current fission nuclear reactors works) which creates a tremendous amount of heat and steam which is used to power turbines.  Producing the energy that could be generated by fusion is almost impossible with fossil fuels. With just 1 kg of fuel a fusion reactor can generate more energy than a fossil fuel plant could with 10,000,000kg of fuel.   Located in Southern France, the ITER Experimental Fusion Reactor is expected to break ground in 2007, and could be operational by 2040.  Read more here

Awhile back we posted a first look at the Sony Vaio VGN-UX50, an innovative handheld PC developed by Sony.  The Vaio VGN-UX50 features a 4.5" LCD screen, 512mb of RAM and a nice 30 GB harddrive.  A review of the mini Vaio has just surfaced over at Digital World Tokyo.  They say  "In conclusion, the UX50 is clearly a clever product with plenty going for it if — and that’s a big if — you can find a real need for it. At $1,500+ it is far from cheap, which really is the bottom line for anyone wanting an entry-level PC. And realistically, that’s precisely how this performs."  Check it out

Check out these stylish sunglasses that also act as a bluetooth wireless communication device. The Razrwire Bluetooth sunglasses designed by Oakley allow you to connect and talk on any Bluetooth enabled phone from up to 30 feet away. The super-lightweight O-luminum include spring hinges for durability and comfort and the lenses block 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC and blue light. $295.95 - Sharper Image