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nes controller doorbell: I’d hit that

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To whoever made this fun doorbell: wouldn’t it be more awesome if you had to punch in the Konami code before it rang? Requiring the code will also deter naughty neighbors who’ll no doubt be compelled to play with the doorbell. Or just press it at least once. I know I would. I mean, it’s…

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June 28th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: hacks + mods just plain fun retro video games

nuclear doorbell is the most annoying way for visitors to announce their arrival, ever.

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Are you constantly missing the UPS guy because you didn’t hear them knock on the door? Or maybe you’re just sick of the old “ding-dong” of your doorbell. Well this doorbell is most certainly going to get your attention – or at least annoy the crap out of you.

With a push of its wireless…

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March 5th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun

wireless bird doorbells sure to get your cat’s attention

Personally, I’ve got no problem with the traditional “ding-dong” when solicitors come to my front door (it’s the solicitors themselves that I have an issue with). But you nature-lovers out there might like something a little more organic when the doorbell rings.

These avian doorbells from China not only look like birds, they let out…

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December 4th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets strange + wonderful

netstreams doorlinx: the mp3 doorbell

Netstreams DoorLinX MP3 Doorbell

Mobile phones proved that people were sick and tired of the old standard phone ringer, so why don’t people feel the same about their doorbells?

The NetStreams DoorLinX lets you upload your favorite (non-DRM’ed) MP3 track to your doorbell via WiFi, and replace the classic “ding dong” sound with any sound you want. However, the…

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November 30th, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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