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blinking e-ink name badges on the way. why? why not?

technabob — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:18:43 +0000

The only thing more unnecessary than a name badge that says “Hello, my name is…” is one that blinks. Sorta like the old HTML tag that most of us had the good sense to stop using about a decade ago.

Thanks to the fine folks at Korea’s Neolux, we’ll soon be staring at blinking badges that use the same E-Ink technology you might find in a book reader, or a superfluous ad in Esquire.

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No word at this point when the E-Ink name badges will be available for purchase, and I suppose that’s a good thing. If anyone can think of a good use for these, let me know.

[via E Ink Info]

accessorize with arcade machine buttons

technabob — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:10:08 +0000

Arcade fans, here’s a great way to dress up your wardrobe and show your gamer spirit at the same time.

The perfect companion to their earlier gamer medals of honor, SuperMandolini is at it once more, this time with these shiny 1-inch round badges that look just like the buttons on an arcade cabinet.

Each set of 10 handmade buttons (€16 / $20 US) includes everything you need to pull off your favorite combo moves, as well as the essential single and two-player select buttons – without which, your game would never start. The limited-edition badges are available direct from SuperMandolini. (Joystick not included).

[via Design You Trust via The Awesomer]

video game buttons: plenty of flair to wear

technabob — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:40:33 +0000

Next time you head to your job over at Chotchkie’s, your boss won’t have anything to complain about since you’ll have tons of these awesome video game badges pinned all over your suspenders.

Created by Alexander Pfaender of Augenbluten/ITF, these fun 1-inch round buttons offer whimsical renditions of classic gaming systems and controllers from 1977 through 2006.

Featuring bold icons for classic gaming systems from the Atari 2600 to the Nintendo Wii, the series of 22 video game buttons offers something for everyone. You can find the entire collection of badges from Prickie for $2.99 a piece.

usb badge drive: an identity thief’s dream

technabob — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:44:02 +0000

If you’ve got to wear an ID card around your neck for your job, why not put it to some use with this badge holder that’s also a portable storage device.

Just plug your SD, SDHC, MMC, Mini SD, RS MMC or MicroSD/T-Flash memory card into the badge and you’ll be able to carry your data wherever you go. When you need to access your files, just plug the built-in USB cable into your computer and you’re ready to go.

It’s definitely a bit more bulky than a regular ID badge holder, but if you don’t want to carry around an extra USB drive, it could be handy. You can pick one up from Brando for just $14.

your name in (led) lights

technabob — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:02:07 +0000

You’ll be the center of attention with this little gadget which lets you wear your own miniature LED scrolling sign board.

The $39 Infrared LED Name Badge is a tiny version of those scrolling signs you see all over the place. It’s got an array of 12 x 40 LEDs which can be programmed wirelessly via an infrared transmitter which connects to your computer’s USB port. The included software lets you create messages in a variety of fonts, and also include images and set scroll direction, speed and other effects just like its larger cousins.

If you’d rather not spend 39 bucks, check out these LED dog tags, which cost about half as much, but don’t offer as much programmability.

[via Uber-Review]