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crystal nintendo ds and wii bedazzle

design | video games

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 this Wii console covered with thousands of Swarovski crystals?..

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December 4th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

what the iphone could have looked like

media players | mobile tech

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 the Web a while back.

Under the hood, the Crystal HT360 mobile phone is pretty typical…

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September 25th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

elac speakers cones look like crystals

design | home entertainment

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 just about looks though…

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August 31st, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

crystalcade: home arcade gets flashy

retro | video games

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…

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

tivoli limited edition model one: the real crystal radio

design | home entertainment

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…

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July 19th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

wii case goes full color

design | hacks-mods | video games

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 case of disco fever…

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May 15th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! author: technabob

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

just plain fun

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…

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April 12th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

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