Yet another week to rack up on the ol’ scoreboard, and we have 10 more days before the New Year. That means we only have this and one more Weekly Roundup to file for 2007. Wow, and what a year its been! Apple’s kicking ass, Microsoft’s blowing chunks, and the Linux camp is starting to make a dent in the fears of administrators. I’m sure 2008 will also be a hoot, if any of the recent rumors can hold any water.

First up, Apple Insider has rolled out a claimed exclusive (how anything can be exclusive these days, I have no idea) regarding the strong possibility that Apple is jumping into the ultra-portable space. Via claimed close-knit ties to credible sources and whatnot, Apple is apparently eyeing the “Silverthorne” chip, a 45nm ULV processor which Intel has developed for Ultra-mobile Computers and MIDs, or Mobile Intertube Devices.

Now for last-minute stoopid gift idears: A Hello Kitty! USB mini aquarium. A Snoopy themed 15″ laptop for a mere US$2,799, and it comes especially underpowered! Have a dog that poops in the house? Well, now you can avoid having to pick it up and make yourself a local pariah for one low cost. DesignMobel has a new iPod dock, and no, soft is not slang for cool. Finally, season’s wipings! This dock is decidedly smaller and far less tasteful.

written by Tyler Regas