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cell phone watch flips its lid

filed under: media players | mobile tech | timepieces

U200i Cell Phone Watch with Flip Lid

This oversize wristwatch conceals a little secret beneath its flip-top. Just pop it open, and you’ll reveal a fully-functional multimedia mobile phone inside…

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posted: May 1st, 2008 7 comments author: technabob

nixon murf watch offers retro-modern style

filed under: design | retro | timepieces

Nixon Murf Mens Analog Watch

It’s been a while since I brought you guys any cool new watches. It’s not for lack of trying, but there just hasn’t been much that’s hit my desk that really caught my eye. So I was pleased when I came across these, the latest analog timepiece from the guys over at Nixon…

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posted: March 11th, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

lip mystic analog watch: watching the wheels go ’round

filed under: design | retro | timepieces

LIP Mystic Analog Dial Watch

When I first looked at this watch, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of numbers displayed on the face at once. But once I took a second to get my bearings, I actually thought it was pretty cool…

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posted: January 11th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

vestal watches: analog and digital harmonies

filed under: design | timepieces

Vestal Metal Monte Carlo Watch

I recently came across watchmaker Vestal, who makes original designer watches with a decidedly modern spin. The artists of Vestal use music as their inspiration for their designs, and their music video filled website reinforces this sentiment…

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posted: August 15th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

the rotary dial mobile phone

filed under: just plain fun | mobile tech | retro

Portable Rotary Phone Spark Fun

A while back we showed you the retro bluetooth handset you could use with your mobile phone. Well if you’re one of those people who didn’t think that took the concept far enough, you might want to check out the Portable Rotary Phone from Spark Fun Electronics…

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posted: December 16th, 2006 1 comment author: technabob

kensington releases skype usb speakerphone

filed under: gadgets

Kensington Vo300 Internet Speakerphone

The new Kensington Vo300 USB Internet Speakerphone allows you to make Skype VOIP phone calls from your desktop using the familiar interface of a regular desktop speakerphone.
The phone features a standard telephone keypad and volume controls, as well as an integrated LCD that lets you control Skype without looking at your computer screen at all…

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posted: September 24th, 2006 post a comment author: technabob

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