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This weensy little computer is so small that you might accidentally misplace it if you’re not careful.
The oddly-named Marvell Sheevaplug (I think I went to college with him) is about the size of your average gadget’s power adapter, but it actually contains a complete computer (sans video output). The device has a 1.2GHz CPU, 512MB of flash memory and…
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July 2nd, 2009
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filed under: computing future tech technology
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Is that a lightsaber unit in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me? That’s the question your friends will be asking when you whip out this tiny little motorized R2-D2 and he starts tooling around your desk between your coffee mug and your iPod dock.
The miniature R2-D2 doesn’t just sit there. Nope, it can tool around…
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June 18th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: cool toys just plain fun retro robotics
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I recently had the opportunity to get my hands on the brand new BENQ Joybee GP1 mini projector and put it through its paces.
The Joybee GP1 may have a silly name, but under the covers this tiny little projector means business. The compact projector measures in at just 5.35″ (w) x 2.24″ (H) x 4.72″ (D) and weighs only…
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June 5th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets home entertainment mobile tech technology video
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Sure, Christmas is almost seven months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start getting in the spirit really, really early. Especially if you really, really love your retro video games.
I first eyed Hallmark’s keepsake Pac-Man holiday ornament back in December 2008, and grabbed one for my tree then. Now it turns out that they’re starting a collectible arcade machine…
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May 29th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun retro video games
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There’s something just so wrong it’s right about these tiny little Sony PlayStation controllers that you can hang all over the place.
As shown in the picture above, these miniature felt PlayStation controllers look perfect hanging from your Sony PSP (or even better yet on your Nintendo DS). Created by textile artist RabbitRampage, each keychain-size controller is handsewn from felt…
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May 28th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: technology
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I just got back from watching the glorious new Star Trek movie, so I must have the Enterprise on the brain. And while this tiny Starship Enterprise isn’t quite as dramatic as the mammoth star vessel from the film, it’s just as cool in my book. Maybe even more so.
Built by a guy going by the name “Wolf” (no, not…
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May 21st, 2009
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filed under: geek art + craft hacks + mods just plain fun
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While rumors continue to abound of Apple releasing an iPhone Nano someday, you can get your hands on a miniature iPhone right now – just as long as you don’t mind that it’s a cheap Chinese knock-off that’s clearly violating just about every intellectual property law you can think of.
The CECT m188 borrows its looks and menus from the…
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April 6th, 2009
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filed under: gadgets media players mobile tech technology
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This diminutive race car from Japan does one thing really well – it drives around in a circle, over and over again.
While it’s not quite as exciting as watching hillbillies turning left a NASCAR race (sarcasm), at least you get a front-row seat to this tiny little race whenever you want.
Just load the Gakken MM Circuit race car…
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April 5th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: cool toys just plain fun
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These nifty little speaker systems look just like classic electric guitar amps, only a whole lot smaller. Modeled after classic amps by musical greats Marshall and US Blues, these teensy little amps are perfect for the rocker in your house.
Measuring in between 5 and 8 inches tall, they’re perfect scale replicas of their larger brethren, and great for listening…
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April 3rd, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: audio design media players technology
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Pocket-sized projectors are the next big thing in projection technology. But most of the pocket projectors out there are priced from $300 to $400 and more. While this little projector isn’t as high resolution as others like the 3M MPro110, it is definitely cheaper.
Priced at just $220 USD, the Cuboid projector (aka the Kinyo / ArtDio M100) measures in…
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March 24th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets technology video
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Thanks to breakthroughs in miniaturization, electronic gadgets keep getting tinier and tinier. But this is just ridiculous.
These teeny-weeny computers, consoles and consumer electronics are actually made out of paper. Created by papercraft artist Sonicscape Jun (the same guy who gave us the microscopic Nintendo DS Lite), these iconic paper models are amazingly detailed.
The tiny PlayStation 3 is stunningly…
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March 7th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: computing gadgets geek art + craft just plain fun media players technology video games
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When I think of old school analog synthesizers, I think of hard plastic, wood and metal cases, and plenty of knobs, switches and wires. Not so says this crafter, who’s made up this batch of awesomely soft synthesizers.
Brisbane Australia textile artist pulsewidth has created these miniature versions of classic synthesizers from throughout the ages. Each tiny fabric synth is…
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February 26th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: audio geek art + craft retro strange + wonderful

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Stanford researchers have designed these incredible little robots are about the size of a quarter for use in atmospheric research on Earth (and one day) on Mars. I just want them for conducting research in my office building.
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February 4th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: future tech quickpix robotics strange + wonderful technology
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Now I haven’t played with model trains since I was a kid, but when I saw these miniature arcade cabinets for model railroaders, I had to give them a mention.
J & C Studios makes these teeny, tiny retro arcade machine models built to O-Scale proportions. Each 1.75″ tall game cabinet snaps together from laser-cut black styrene, and offer a place…
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January 25th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: cool toys geek art + craft just plain fun retro video games
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Here’s a fun little sound system you can connect to your portable media player. ZumReed’s Pocket DJ Speaker looks like a tiny little turntable.
The mini speaker is small enough to carry on your keychain, hang from a briefcase, bookbag or purse strap. In keeping with the turntable theme, volume is controlled by spinning the mini platter (which also happens…
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October 25th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: audio gadgets just plain fun media players
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