Aside from the usual Bluetooth keyboard and protective case, the NoteBookCase also has a built-in 4,000 mAh battery, which you can then use to charge the attached iPad 2 as well as other gadgets, thanks to its USB port. While the NoteBookCase is designed for the iPad 2, there’s a chance it’ll fit the 3rd gen iPad as well, as many iPad 2 cases still fit the new model.

You can order the NoteBookCase from Fancy for $88 (USD). If iOS had integrated keyboard mapping support for games I’d buy something like this or the ZAGGmate.

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Silly as this looks, it might actually be a good stress reliever. Just don’t get caught napping at work, since you will be warm, but blind. About $20(USD) from Thanko.

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Thanks to the guys at Japan’s always entertaining Thanko, you can now keep your rear end chilled even if you are used to sitting in the proverbial hot seat.

With this water-cooled cushion under your derriere, you’ll be chilling your assets from a scorching 140°F, down to a more pleasant 82°F in less than 5 seconds flat. It’s not clear how much cooler it’ll make things if it’s not that hot out, but I can only imagine that sitting on a chilled cushion of water on any hot day would help cool you down.

The gadget comes with a water pump and cooler which runs on your car’s 12 VDC cigarette lighter, and it looks like it cools not just your butt but your back too. The only problem I can see with this thing is that if you forget it’s there, you might think you wet yourself (and hopefully it’s watertight so you don’t actually wet yourself.) You can bet your bottom (dollar) that you can get the Thanko Seat Cushion over at GeekStuff4U for about $245 (USD).

Thanko is an accessory designer based in Japan, and can I say that I wait with bated breath with each new release the company makes because they’re so darned quirky and out-of-this-world?

Their latest offering is this clip-on fan or cooler that can be easily attached to your tie so you don’t have to exert energy fanning yourself with a hand fan on hot days. Each of these fans come with a battery pack for power on-the-go and can be charged up via your USB port. There’s also another version that’s been around for a while which actually is built into a necktie, but you’re stuck with just a single ugly tie design if you go with that one.

The USB clip-on fan is available from Thanko for about $32 (USD). Sadly, it’s still available in Japan, so you might want to start phoning your Japan-based friends or colleagues so they can get their hands on one for you.

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In my experience, if it’s raining, it’s usually not that hot, even in tropical climates. While I can see the logic behind having a small fan in your umbrella, what happens when there are gusts of wind? Won’t the fans be broken immediately?

On top of that, umbrellas are very easy to lose. I don’t lose them easily, but my wife goes through a few every few months. This also makes your umbrella slightly more attractive to umbrella thieves. Either way, the fan is a smart idea if it gets really hot and steamy where you live. Thanko’s Fanbrella sells for ¥3,980 ($49 USD).

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The cable can be ordered on Thanko’s website for ¥6980 (approx. $84 USD). It seems like sales are limited to Japan only, but I don’t see why it shouldn’t find its way abroad someday soon.

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The MAME-CAM DX weighs only 14g (less than 1/2 an ounce). Thanko claims that it can record video in HD, with a 1,280×960 resolution at 30fps. Still JPEG images can be shot with a 3,264×2,448 resolution. It can also be used as a voice recorder. All files are stored on a microSD card, so you’ll have up to 32GB of storage if you get a big card.

You can get the Mame Cam from Thanko’s Japanese website for ¥7,980 (appx. $99 USD). Otherwise, contact Geek Stuff 4 U and see if they can import one for you. But you might want to order a few extra, because at this size, you’ll probably lose at least a couple along the way.

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Yes, my Asus laptop gets very hot, but my new MacBook Pro doesn’t. It just stays very cool most of the time. That being said, if you tax your processor and graphics card a lot, your laptop will heat up. That’s why Thanko came up with this PC Waterbed.

It combines a cushion with a cooling unit. The outer part of the unit can be filled with air, while the part under your laptop is filled with water. I don’t know how efficient this is, never mind the fact that it’s filled with water, natural enemy of electronics. If you’re willing to take the risk of a wet laptop (or just a wet lap), it’s available for ¥1,980 ($24 USD) here.

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The only mask I have is a Respro pollution mask for when I’m driving the motorcycle around Taipei. In fact, I never leave home without it, as the pollution from scooters and motorcycles can get quite bad in any big Asian city. This kitty face mask can be powered via USB or batteries and will help filter and circulate the air, all while making you look like an idiot. It will set you back ¥1,980 ($24 USD).

Thanko says that it made this mask because people had trouble breathing with face masks on. Right now, it’s only available in Japan and it will probably never make it to the US.

[via DVice]

These gloves are heated by USB power and will keep your hands warm while you’re typing away. They are made by Thanko and are able to heat up to 113˚F (45˚C).

IF you don’t mind looking like a ninja dork while you’re typing, you can get a pair of the USB Ninja Warming Gloves over at Geek Stuff 4 U for ¥2,680 (appx. $32 USD.)

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If you want to risk it, or if you are the boss looking for some nappy time, this chair from Thanko is perfect. The thing looks like a normal enough office chair in standard mode. Recline the seat back into the horizontal position and flip the legs rest out and you get a bed to sleep in.

You won’t want to lean too much though or you might end up on the floor. The chair sells for 49,800 yen (appx. $599 USD) with tax included and can be ordered right now if you are in Japan. If you live elsewhere, I bet you are out of luck.

[via Akihabara News via SlashGear]

The Thanko Keyboard Quiet Cover promises to silence noise and clunky keyboards, ensuring that you’ll get a good night’s sleep, even if your family is busy typing away into the wee hours of the morning.

If that’s not enough, this cover will also protect it from dust and water. You can get one for ¥2,980 (appx. $36 USD) at Geek Stuff 4u.

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The thing is called the Desktop PC notebook bag and it’s not actually a bag to put a desktop computer in. It’s a small black brief case designed to hold your notebook. The bag actually turns into a desk with metal legs so you can work comfortably using your laptop.

It’s cool when set up, even if it looks like a bar stool with a bag for a seat.  and it even has an integrated cooling fan for hot notebooks. Other features include a mouse in the front pocket and more. It sells for ¥5,980 (appx. $74 USD) here (JP).

The USB Necktie Cooler 3 is now available to keep you cool in  meetings, especially since this is one of the hottest summers on record. The necktie cooler comes with a smaller portable charger. This hot new addition to your wardrobe won’t really look good with anything, but at least you’ll be cooling down – at least slightly.

The USB Necktie Cooler 3 sells for ¥2980 (appx. $35 USD) over at Thanko.

[via DVice]

If you’ve ever wanted to listen to shortwave radio on your computer or laptop, this is the device to use. For a shortwave radio solution, Raremono looks pretty good. It uses some minimalist design, which is always good in my book. Surfing the radio frequencies has never been easier!

The included software allows you to save audio in either MP3 or WAV file format onto your computer’s hard drive.

It’s available here for ¥3.980 (approx $44.73 USD). For that price, you also get an antenna to pick up the radio waves and the necessary cables to hook everything up.

[Thanko via DVice]

There’s not a whole lot to say about them, other than the fact nobody I know would never be caught dead wearing them.

I suppose if you’ve got some sort of feline fetish, you might want to get these to go with your furry cat keyboard and flash drive.

Thanks to this weird, wacky mouse pad from Japan’s Thanko, you can keep your chilly hand nice and warm while you crank out spreadsheets and surf the web. Just stick your hand inside the “mouth” of this oversize blue googley-eyed fish and an integral heating element keeps your fingers fiery hot (or maybe that’s its stomach acid dissolving your skin into a gelatinous goo).

Just plug the blue monster into a spare USB port, and it’ll reach a fiery 42° C (107.6° F) in about 10 minutes. I suppose it beats wearing ski gloves when you’re working on your PC.

You can get your hands on (or inside) one of these from USBGeek for $22.

Just slip your laptop into one of these oversize plastic sleeves, press the zip seal closed, and it protects your precious portable from the elements. Once your laptop is safely inside the bag, it should resist drips, rainwater and dust (and presumably spills of Red Bull too).

Keep in mind that the design isn’t 100% waterproof, as there are holes in the back to provide ventilation for your computer. That said, I don’t recommend throwing your laptop into the swimming pool in any event.

Japan’s Thanko offers the weather resistant plastic sleeves in two sizes, so most laptops should fit in one or the other. They retail for ¥1980 each (appx. US$20). Now all you have to do is figure out how to read Japanese, and convince them to ship them overseas.

In the mean time, start breaking out some Ziploc freezer bags and see what you can MacGyver together for yourself.

Leave it to the wacky gadget makers of Japan’s Thanko (the same guys who brought us other gems like these) to come up with these silly oversize red shoes, which keep your tootsies toasty when you plug them into your computer’s USB port.

What’s next? Heated booties for your flying reindeer?

[via 7Gadgets]

The charger bracelet straps around your wrist and provides supplemental power to you portable gear when you’re on the road. While it may look a bit silly, it’s actually a pretty useful concept. Just pre-charge the bracelet using your USB port, and wear it on your arm. When your gadget is on its last breath, plug it in, and you’re ready to go.

Gamers will get an additional 15 to 20 hours of play time on the DS Lite, and about 3.5 to 4.5 hours extra on the battery-hog PSP. While the adapters for the Nintendo DS Lite and Sony PSP will definitely come in handy outside of Japan, most of the other devices it works with are more region-specific (like DoCoMo and SoftBank phones).

If you don’t mind looking a little bit goofy, you can pick one up from Thanko for ¥4,980 (appx. $43 USD).

[via QJ.net]