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nixon r1g1 watches prove analog is still in style

Nixon R1G1 Analog Gauge Watches

Maybe I’m just too geeky, but I have a tendency to be drawn to ultra-modern digital watches. But sometimes there’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned analog dial. At least the guys over at Nixon are thinking a little outside the box with their latest analog watch design, the fashionably geeky R1G1.

The R1G1 ($150 to…

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August 26th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

usb speedometer gauges wpm, not mph

USB WPM Speedometer

Think you’re a speed demon on your keyboard? This goofy gadget lets you figure out how fast you can type and displays it on a speedometer-like gauge as you click away feverishly on your computer.

In addition to tracking your typing speed (in words-per-minute) the gauge also keeps a running total of how many words…

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February 28th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets

analog gauge reveals power supply vital signs

Visuals USB Gauge by Gigabyte

This gauge connects to your computer to reveal critical information about your PC’s current operating conditions. Rather than modern digital readouts, the Gigabyte Visual USB Gauge uses a good, old fashioned analog gauge to relay the current state of your computer’s power supply.

Designed specifically for use with Gigabyte’s Odin GT power supplies, the gauge…

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November 5th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing hacks + mods