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sinclair zx spectrum 8-bit micro computer gets modern makeover as linux pc

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A few months back, I reported on a guy who turned his old Sinclair ZX81 computer into a PC. When I wrote that post I was convinced that there would be no way that anyone could cram a modern PC into the even more minuscule Sinclair ZX Spectrum. But after Technabob reader Brian Smith read…

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April 12th, 2009 comments (10) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing hacks + mods retro technology

projector paints the aurora borealis on your walls

Genso Kukan Aurora Lighting Fixture

Now you can bring the famous Northern Lights inside your house with this nifty light projector from Japan.

The Genso Kukan Aurora simulates the beautiful atmospheric phenomena known as the Aurora Borealis and projects the images on your wall or ceiling.

I’m pretty sure that its using LEDs and other optical trickery to generate its relaxing…

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April 4th, 2007 comments (9) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets strange + wonderful