Is it just me, or is everyone producing an MP3 player nowadays? The latest entrant into the market: 50 Cent, who recently announced the G-Unit MP3 Watch. The watch, which will be available in jewelry stores, comes in your choice of 256MB or 512MB, and it includes a pair of retractable earbuds. And if you think that $486 (for the 256MB version) is steep, consider that an iced-out, MP3-less G-Unit watch will cost you about $3,500 (thanks, NY Times). Maybe if fiddy throws on his and G-Unit's latest albums, prospective buyers will be more tempted to drop a roll of cash (or should I say cheddar?) on the watches. We're hoping to get a sample for a CNET review--a true test--but a visit to 50 Cent's Web site (WARNING: violent content) turned up no press contact...then again, maybe I was too distracted by getting shot at to thoroughly complete my search.

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One thing about the Windows Media Center Edition interface is that it takes over your whole user experience, forcing you to go back to the regular desktop to perform everyday tasks like, say, checking e-mail. Some enterprising programmers in the Netherlands have put together a plugin for Windows Media Center Edition, allowing you to access Outlook directly through the MCE interface. It's not as full-function as using regular Outlook, but you can read and send e-mail, check your calendar, etc. Various beta versions have been kicking around for a few months, but the latest code is available here.

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