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filed under: strange and wonderful | timepieces
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This amazing clock may have been constructed almost 400 years ago, but it’s just as bone-chilling as it was back then. To tell the time, just crack open his skull cap, and the clock is where his brains should be.
The skull and crossbones automaton clock has a mechanical moving jaw, and snakes that dart out of its eyeballs…
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October 28th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design | mobile tech | video games
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One of the latest design trends in South Korea is to add ornate metallic details to their modern electronic gadgets. Now, your Nintendo DS Lite can get the metal treatment with this set of 24-karat gold decals.
The SGP Metal kit for the DS Lite is a complete set of self-adhesive gold-plated trim for your portable gaming system…
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October 26th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: computing | design | hacks-mods
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Remember that 24-karat gold plated MacBook Pro I told you about the other day? Well the case mod gods over at Computer Choppers were kind enough to send me over photos of the finished product, and it looks even more fantastic than I had envisioned.
Other than the diamond-encrusted Apple logo and the LCD screen, every surface of this shiny spectacle is covered in gold…
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October 5th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: computing | design | hacks-mods
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The talented case modders from Computer Choppers are currently working on a project to create a golden Apple MacBook Pro laptop. I’m not talking about a little spray paint here. This mod includes a full 24-karat gold plating of the case.
They’ve even gone so far to color-match the keyboard, then re-engrave the letters for a seamless, professional design…
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September 28th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: computing | design
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Ah, Gold. Computer peripheral maker LaCie has really stepped up their game lately, working with world-renowned artists like Karim Rashid and Neil Poulton to help create some truly stunning accessories. Now they’ve enlisted the help of Ora-Ïto to come up with their latest creation, the Golden Disk…
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September 11th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: media players
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For about the price of fifty iPod Shuffles, you can own one of these exclusive MP3 players made from rare woods and precious metals.
Made by Russian electronics maker Gresso, the Symphonia series of media players are handcrafted from rare 200 year-old African Blackwood and gold. Like Apple’s Shuffle, the players have just 1GB of flash memory, but do also add on an FM tuner for good measure…
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February 19th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: just plain fun | strange and wonderful
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Here’s another in a long line of wacky USB devices: the gold bar USB hub from Thanko Japan.
The USB 1.1/2.0 gold bar hub features 8 powered USB ports in a mock-gold style befitting storage in Fort Knox. Thanko has even gone the extra mile to weigh down the block to over 5 pounds, so I wouldn’t call this thing portable…
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November 24th, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: just plain fun | retro | video games
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Looking for the perfect gift for the video gamer who has everything? Check out these totally cool Ms. Pac-man and Ghost rings designed by Tiny Armour Jewelry.
Also available in the collection are a variety of other pac-man inspired jewels including neckaces and earrings. Prices range from $60 to $150 and pieces are available in sterling silver or gold plate.
[via notcot]
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October 12th, 2006
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author: technabob
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