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These replacement shells for the Nintendo Wii bring your boring white console alive with color. Talismoon’s Evolve case kits come in a number of rich hues and dramatic mirrored styles.
I’m particularly enamored of the fiery Red Ronin case as well as the luscious emerald Green Tanto.
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October 27th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Originally created in 1979, and recently revamped for a new generation, this mysterious chrome device is actually a timepiece.
Rather than using hands or digits, the Audocron uses a series of beeps and flashing lights to indicate the current time.
In automatic mode, the chrome plated metal clock offers up…
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October 23rd, 2007 by: Technabob
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While the metal “planets” floating above these speaker cones may look a bit like disco balls, they actually serve a purpose. The spheres are designed to disperse sound in a perfect 360-degree soundfield.
Designer Markus Duevel is the mind behind the Urban Fidelity Planet Speakers. Duevel has been responsible for…
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October 10th, 2007 by: Technabob
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If you haven’t yet managed to snag one of Apple’s latest aluminum and glass iMacs, there’s now a way to give your older iMac a healthy dose of metal in its otherwise plastic diet.
These covers from ChroMac wrap around the outside of your white plastic iMac, giving it a…
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September 15th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Nintendo recently released a silver version of the DS Lite in Japan, but it still really looks more like plastic than metal to me. If you really want your DS to look like metal how about some real chrome?
The Shock! Magnum Chrome replacement shell gives your DS Lite gaming…
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August 12th, 2007 by: Technabob
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While this robot might just be a kids toy, it actually looks pretty cool. The King Titan Robot walks, talks, and has a shiny electroplate chrome finish that makes it really stand out.
King Titan measures about 15-inches tall and features removable weapons and armor. Unfortunately, it’s not programmable, but…
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May 28th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Console mod shop XCMLiVE is now offering a chrome case mod for the Nintendo Wii. The case is a complete replacement shell kit that covers all sides of the Wii and includes a chrome finish stand as well.
The Chrome I-Case for Wii costs $37.99 and should start shipping around…
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March 18th, 2007 by: Technabob
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iPod accessory maker Griffin Technology just rolled out their new cases for Spring 2007, and the highlight of the bunch is their new Reflect case which adds a slick chrome shell to your 5G iPod or 2G iPod Nano.
Priced at $24.99 each, the cases are made from a mirrored-chrome…
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February 20th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Think Microsoft’s white Xbox 360 case is a bit bland? While you could pick up one of Microsoft’s not so exciting faceplates for the 360, or stick on some sort of cheap-looking vinyl decal, why not go all out and replace the whole case with something a little less dull?…
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January 17th, 2007 by: Technabob