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Cat5 O’ Nine Tails: Whip Your IT Dept Into Submission

Lambert Varias — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:54:21 +0000

Network’s down again? The new hire still doesn’t have his username and password? Facebook (not) blocked? Kwa-pish! Pay the folks at the IT department – or your household’s resident computer nerd – a visit and show them you mean business with feralswirl’s Cat5 O’ Nine Tails, a flogger made out of Ethernet cables.

On the flip side, you can also give this as a gift to get on your computer experts’ good side – after all, it’s actually meant to give pleasure. By giving pain. You can order the Cat5 O’ Nine Tails at feralswirl’s Etsy shop for $35 (USD). It’s available in different colors, and you can mix and match colors if you like. I think I’ll stick with my non-existent Wi-Fi whip.

[via Geeks are Sexy via Nerd Approved]

Hdbaset Technology Challenges Hdmi, Features New Old Cable

Lambert Varias — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:51:53 +0000

I have no problems with HDMI technology – it transfers uncompressed digital audio and video smoothly while using just one cable. Isn’t that great? But LG, Samsung and Sony think we could do better. The three companies and the rest of the founders of the HDBaseT Alliance will be pushing for HDBaseT technology, the specifications of which have already been finalized last June 29. HDBaseT allows for “a single LAN cable to replace multiple cables and connectors in the home entertainment environment, HDBaseT is optimized for video application.”

What are some of the advantages of HDBaseT? Well for one, it uses Ethernet cables, which are dirt cheap. The cost of a 5 ft. HDMI cable could probably buy you 80 to 120 ft of Ethernet cable. Also, as you can see in the banner above – it’s from the HDBaseT website – HDBaseT not only transmits uncompressed audio and video, it can also be used to link devices in your home network, as well as transmit power, kinda like a USB cable. Here’s a more detailed comparison between HDMI and HDBaseT, along with DisplayPort:

I’m really interested in seeing the new A/V devices that use HDBaseT; the ability to use long cables and transmit power and data over one cable sounds sweet. Check out the link below for more info.

[via Digital Trends]

Cat 5 Wedding Rings Keep Partners Connected

Technabob — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:35:14 +0000

If you’re getting ready to pop the question to that techie guy or gal in your life, here’s a set of wedding rings that you’ve just got to think about for your impending nuptials.

Seattle artist Jana Brevick handcrafts these most excellent sterling silver Cat 5 Ethernet connector wedding rings for true geeks in love. Sure, you might prefer a wireless connection, but if you really want to show your sweetie that you care, the pair of rings interlocks to ensure that you’ll never be apart.

Ready to plug in and tie the knot? The pair will set you back just $340 bucks, which is surely less than two months salary for most of you guys. Why not head on over to Jana’s Etsy shop and say “I do.”