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weird japan: the 5 second stopwatch game

5 Second Game Bandai Japan

You’ve got to hand it to the Japanese. I’m pretty sure that the ONLY objective of this new handheld game is to press the stopwatch button at exactly 5-seconds, but I’m so completely mesmerized by the marketing materials that I must go buy one now.

If those images pique your curiosity, then you must check…

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July 6th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful timepieces video games

nike triax vapor 300: futuristic watch for sports fiends

Nike Triax Vapor 300 Digital Watch

I do my best to avoid showing you guys products that are just “concept” designs, so when I saw the image for this watch, I almost skipped right over it. Usually when I see industrial design work that’s as futuristic as this, I just assume it’s a conceptual mockup and move on to the next…

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July 1st, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

timer tells athletes their hang time

DropZone HangTimer Watch

This unconventional watch is designed for daredevil types who love sports that involve flying through the air.
Perfect for those who enjoy skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding or biking, DropZone’s HangTimer measures how much time you spent in the air once your body left the ground. By combining a stopwatch with a 3-axis accelerometer, it automatically detects…

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June 25th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets timepieces