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giant button cell phone for seniors (and simpletons)

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Whether you have bad eyesight, an aversion to technology, or are just an imbecile, have I got a cell phone for you!

This generic-brand mobile phone offers oversize numeric buttons (1-cm wide) that you can read from several feet away – making phone calls nearly fool-proof. The phone was mainly designed for seniors with limited…

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November 5th, 2009 comments (8) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: mobile tech technology

aperture science buttons for portal fans

portal valve buttons etsy crafts

Valve’s twisted puzzle game, Portal, may sport the stark, empty environments of the title’s test center setting, but even with a minimalist backdrop, Portal’s rich with atmosphere. One of the most memorable things about the game? The wonderful Aperture Science safety signs.

Just in case you need a constant reminder not to walk in front…

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March 9th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun video games

space invaders, mario and pac-man stick to your fridge

Space Invaders Magnets by Spooons

These classic video game characters escaped out of the confines of their respective 8-bit homes, and have landed on kitchen appliances around the world.

Each of Spooons’ handmade refrigerator magnets features the pixel-perfect likeness of a retro gaming icons, carefully color-matched and precisely scaled to match the exact proportions of the originals. With enough of…

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June 10th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games