technabob » i.d.e.a. http://technabob.com/blog gadgets, gizmos, games, cool gadgets, geeky gadgets Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:53:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 …and this little piggy had sound http://technabob.com/blog/2009/08/02/pig-speaker-idea-ceramic/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/08/02/pig-speaker-idea-ceramic/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:00:31 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=17622 “I could really use a new speaker for my MP3 player, but I really want one that looks like a pig. Oh, and I happen to live in Japan.” Well, to the none of you who have actually said that, have I got something for you! These ceramic…]]> How many times have you said to yourself: “I could really use a new speaker for my MP3 player, but I really want one that looks like a pig. Oh, and I happen to live in Japan.” Well, to the none of you who have actually said that, have I got something for you!

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These ceramic pigs from Japan’s I.D.E.A. feature a full-range speaker in their bellies. The only thing tastier than pork bellies is amplified pork bellies! Mmmm.

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They’re available in black, white, and shiny gold, but you really want the pearlescent pink one, don’t you? Of course you do. My favorite thing about the piggy speaker is the skinny little tail that doubles as the connector for your media player. Oink!

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Currently, I.D.E.A. Pig Speakers are only available in Japan, where they sell for ¥4,725 (appx. $50 USD).

I just want to put that Spider-Pig song on my iPod, hook it up, crank it to 11, and put it on infinite repeat.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/08/02/pig-speaker-idea-ceramic/feed/ 2 see through clock projects the time http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/23/see-through-clock-projects-the-time/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/23/see-through-clock-projects-the-time/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:03:14 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/23/see-through-clock-projects-the-time/ Here’s another cool clock design from Japan’s I.D.E.A. International. This one lets you project a functional analog clock face onto any wall.

Projector Clock by I.D.E.A.

The projection clock is housed in a see-through acrylic shell which shows off the unique optics and mechanical components that generate the clock image.

Projector Clock by I.D.E.A. in Use

The projector works from up to 13-feet away to produce a clock face around 5-feet in diameter. It should be plenty bright thanks to its 50-watt halogen light source. The I.D.E.A. Projection clock costs ¥15,750 (appx. $133 USD), and can be found on the Transit website.

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