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elton john starburst ipod nanos are nanocrystalchromatic

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These sparkly limited-edition Elton John iPod Nanos definitely live up to the flamboyant style of their eponymous inspiration.

Created by Goldgenie, each Starburst iPod Nano is encrusted with laser-embedded 250 color-coordinated Swarovski crystals, and features Sir Elton John’s signature etched into the back of the case.

They’re available in black, blue, green, orange, pink, purple,…

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January 31st, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design mobile tech

sonoro stardust: now that’s what i call a crystal radio

sonoro stardust elements radio crystal swarovski clock

If you’re into sparkly things, this new radio from Sonoro is sure to catch your eye.

The top-of-the-line Elements Stardust clock radio is adorned with nearly 4,000 hand-placed Swarovski crystals, making the case sparkle and shine like diamonds. The Elements features a digital AM/FM tuner, alarm clock with a dimmable vacuum fluorescent display. And the…

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January 9th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design home entertainment timepieces

xcm crystal makes xbox 360 controller clear and bright

XCM Xbox 360 Crystal Clear Controller

The guys over at XCM are at it once more with another cool mod you can buy to make your Xbox 360 just that much better.

The new XCM Crystal Controller Kit not only redresses your 360 controller in a spiffy clear skin, but it also adds a brand new oversize D-pad that’s designed to…

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October 17th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: hacks + mods video games

crystal nintendo ds and wii bedazzle

Crystal Covered Nintendo DS

Looking for a gift for the Nintendo fan who has everything? How about a crystal encrusted game system?

Masters of all things bejeweled, Crystal Icing will embellish your DS Lite with the likeness of Mario and his flying Koopa nemesis for $350. If that’s not sparkly enough for you, how about a custom piece like…

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December 4th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design video games

what the iphone could have looked like

Crystal iPod + iPhone Knock Off

Leave it to the cheap Chinese knock-off makers to produce this red headed stepchild of an iPod and a mobile phone. While it sort of looks like an iPod Classic, it slides open to reveal a phone. The phone bears more than a passing resemblance to some early iPhone concept images that were floating around…

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September 25th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players mobile tech

elac speakers cones look like crystals

ELAC 240 Speaker Series

If you’re looking for some deluxe speakers to complement your shmancy crystal radio, look no further than these noisemakers from ELAC.

Their new 240 series speakers feature drivers that look like crystal. They’re made from aluminum covered with a angled crystalline surface that mimics the look of a cut precious gem. The cone design isn’t…

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August 31st, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design home entertainment

crystalcade: home arcade gets flashy

CrystalCade Home Arcade

Sure, there are plenty of companies making arcade cabinets these days, but I’ve never seen one quite like this. The cabinet is translucent and gives you a light show while you get your game on.

In what’s probably the least subtle cabinet design ever made, Official Game Haven’s CrystalCade arcade system is loaded up with…

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August 13th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: retro video games

tivoli limited edition model one: the real crystal radio

Tivoli Model One Glass Radio Special Edition

Tivoli Audio is well known for their high quality compact audio systems. Now you can pick up one of their radios in a very special, limited edition.

Working with Scandanavian glass artist Per B. Sundberg, they are offering a Tivoli Model One radio that’s been dressed up in a suit of handcrafted crystal.
Costing 39,000…

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July 19th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design home entertainment

wii case goes full color

i-case chameleon wii replacement case

If you’re the adventurous type and think the stock case design for the Nintendo Wii is a bit bland, look no further. Check out the new I-Case Chameleon from Team Xtender.

The clear replacement shell features a cool glow in multiple LED colors. The case backlighting gradually cycles between 7 colors giving your Wii a…

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May 15th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design hacks + mods video games

have you filed that t.p.s. report yet?

Initech Office Space Crystal Award

ThinkGeek has been on a roll lately with some great cubicle schwag inspired by the cult classic movie, Office Space.

This desk embellishment is perfect for those of you who just can’t get enough meaningless corporate awards. The crystal award from Initech looks just like all of of those crummy corporate gifts that nobody wants,…

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April 12th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun