technabob » marine 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 aquapict: jellyfish without the sting http://technabob.com/blog/2007/05/02/aquapict-jellyfish-without-the-sting/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/05/02/aquapict-jellyfish-without-the-sting/#comments Wed, 02 May 2007 20:45:11 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/05/02/aquapict-jellyfish-without-the-sting/ This desktop aquarium lets you enjoy the beauty of some of earth’s most mysterious creatures from the comfort of your own home.

Banpresto Aquapict Jellyfish Aquarium

The Banpresto Aquapict Jellyfish Aquarium features three amazingly real looking undersea critters (made from silicone,) and illuminates them with color-changing LEDs to give them an other-worldly glow. Now you can get up close and personal with these marine invertebrates, without the risk of a painful sting.

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Originally available only in Japan, the Aquapict is available now from importer AudioCubes for $159.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2007/05/02/aquapict-jellyfish-without-the-sting/feed/ 2 the high seas go high definition http://technabob.com/blog/2007/02/20/the-high-seas-go-high-definition/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/02/20/the-high-seas-go-high-definition/#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:49:58 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/02/20/the-high-seas-go-high-definition/ Those of you lucky enough to own a boat can now watch high definition satellite TV when you head out to sea. This marine satellite antenna system continually adjusts to point at the correct location in the skies for you to watch HD satellite programming wherever you go.

Raymarine HD Satellite Antennae

Raymarine offers a variety of satellite television antennae designed to work even in extreme weather and sea conditions. The systems dynamically correct their beam to ensure uninterrupted TV viewing.

Complete systems including an antenna, control unit and an HD DirecTV receiver range from about $7,000 to about $9,000. I suppose that if you can afford to own a boat big enough to need an HDTV, that kind of money is just a drop in the bucket.

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