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build an ssd raid array using compact flash memory cards

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

Compact Flash RAID SSD

Got a couple of spare Compact Flash memory cards lying around? Why not turn them into a high-speed, redundant drive array? With this new drive module, you can create your own solid-stated RAID array in seconds…

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posted: June 13th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

paper gps won’t get you lost (if you write good directions)

filed under: just plain fun

Paper GPS Navigation Notepad

Who needs one of those new-fangled e-lec-tronic GPS navigation contraptions, when you can accomplish the same degree of directional guidance with a little old-fashioned paper and ink?..

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posted: April 30th, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

usb memory bomb: weapon of mass storage

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

USB Memory Bomb by Joel Escalona

While it might not be the most convenient USB drive to carry around in your pocket, this bomb-shaped memory device is sure to draw stares sitting on your desk…

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posted: March 14th, 2008 8 comments author: technabob

wii-mote gets the usb flash drive treatment

filed under: gadgets | video games

WeDisk Wii Flash Drive by SolarMemo

If you’re like me, you’re a big fan of Nintendo’s groundbreaking Wii-mote controller design. Now you can carry your files on a tiny Wii-mote inspired USB storage device…

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posted: February 21st, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

ferrari nano racers: tiny, remote controlled fun

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

Ferrari Nano Remote Control Racers

Can’t afford to spend your next couple of paychecks on that Italian sports car you’ve been dreaming about? Why not live vicariously through these miniature motorized Ferarris that just hit the streets? These tiny 1/58th scale Ferraris measure just about 3-inches long and fit in the palm of your hand…

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posted: February 20th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

add blu-ray to your pc for under $200

filed under: computing | home entertainment

Sony BDU-X10S Blu-ray BD-ROM PC internal drive

Sony today announced a Blu-ray add-on drive for computers that breaks the $200 price barrier. The new BDU-X10S drive connects to your PC using a Serial ATA connection, adding high-definition movie playback to your desktop or HTPC.

The player includes CyberLink’s PowerDVD BD Edition, providing playback of Blu-ray discs on your computer screen…

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posted: January 6th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

fortune cookie usb drives save memories (in bed)

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

Vavolo Fortune Cookie USB Flash Drives

Don’t expect to crack these fortune cookies open to predict your future. Just like the real deal, they don’t taste very good either. But they will store your files and keep them safe…

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posted: November 27th, 2007 3 comments author: technabob

remote control cars send passengers flying

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

Remote Control Stock Cars

What fun are toy cars if you can’t smash them together and cause little car crashes? These new r/c cars encourage reckless driving by sending their occupants into the sky when they hit. No airbags here, just flying little men, spiraling through the air to an untimely demise…

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posted: November 17th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

annoying neighbors? take ‘em out with this paintball tank

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

Mini Paintball Tank

(Sub)urban warfare has a new face, and it goes by the name of Paintball Panzer. The pint-sized tank has a turret-mounted paintball gun which lets you fire rounds of paint ammo while keeping you safe and sound from the tomatoes and eggs which may be thrown at you in return…

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posted: September 25th, 2007 4 comments author: technabob

best hard disk clock ever

filed under: computing | hacks-mods | timepieces

Harddisc Uhr Mod

In my travels, I’ve seen a few clocks made from old hard drives. They’re typically made by stripping out the guts of an old hard drive, slapping a cheap $2 clock mechanism through the platters, then call it a day. On the other hand, here’s a hard disk based clock hack that really is an engineering marvel…

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posted: September 16th, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

usb penguin flash drives not just for linux users

filed under: computing | just plain fun

USB Penguin Flash Drives

While the flightless, aquatic avian may have come to symbolize the Linux operating system, Windows and Mac users don’t have to feel left out thanks to these fun penguin USB flash memory drives…

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posted: September 5th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

roller-walker: the real rollerskating robot

filed under: robotics | strange and unusual

Roller-Walker Robot

A while back I had a very popular post about Plen, a little bipedal humanoid robot who happened to be able to rollerskate. While that was all for show, this robot actually skates around as one of its primary methods of locomotion…

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posted: September 2nd, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

usb badge drive: an identity thief’s dream

filed under: gadgets

USB Badge Memory Card Reader

If you’ve got to wear an ID card around your neck for your job, why not put it to some use with this badge holder that’s also a portable storage device.

Just plug your SD, SDHC, MMC, Mini SD, RS MMC or MicroSD/T-Flash memory card into the badge and you’ll be able to carry your data wherever you go…

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posted: August 29th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

classic cars get usb treatment

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

USB Memory Cars

Etsy shop Dummberry is cranking out these fun USB flash memory sticks using little toy cars to hold in the drives.

San Diego artist Becky G. and her husband are currently offering a handful of retro car designs, including the 256MB Classic Low Rider, 1GB Muscle HOTTRod and the 1GB Blazin’ Green Machine…

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posted: August 3rd, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

usb drives look like tiny baked goods

filed under: computing | gadgets | strange and unusual

USB Fresh Baked Memory

It seems like I can’t go a week without running across some ridiculous flash memory drives inspired by something completely unrelated to computing.

Today’s special: these Freshly Baked USB Drives, featuring enough carbs to make Dr. Atkins turn over in his grave…

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posted: May 7th, 2007 3 comments author: technabob

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