capsule on technabob...

capsule train will let you ride in a mini fortress of solitude

This “capsule train” concept will give each person their own little train compartment fiefdom to rule on their way to work. Their are individual capsules that fit one person, or larger 4-person capsules.

The concept was designed by Hamit Kanuni Kuralkan from Melbourne, Australia. There’s no word as to whether or not this thing will…

continue reading »

August 3rd, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: future tech strange + wonderful

u27 space capsule media player splashes down

U27 550 Speaker System

With a name like U27, this all-in-one desktop audio system may sound like some sort of old German submarine, but its looks are clearly inspired more by Apollo 13 than by Das Boot.

The system combines both an MP3 player and a compact speaker system in a single conical device. Just plug it into an outlet,…

continue reading »

November 27th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players

lexon apollo 2: space capsule or radio?

LEXON Apollo 2 AM FM Radio

Renowned design shop LEXON has introduced their latest radio design, featuring looks inspired by the Apollo space capsule.

The appropriately named Apollo 2 digital AM/FM radio comes in a retro-modern package that would make NASA proud. The radio has nicely integrated its controls into the design, rather than relying on buttons and knobs. To turn…

continue reading »

February 6th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design home entertainment retro