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mx-1: worlds smallest r/c helicopter, perfect for fleas

gadgets | just plain fun

MX-1 Mini Helicopter

We live in a world of extremes. At the same time that everyone is trying to get their hands on the largest LCD TV that they can possibly fit in their living rooms, some gadgets just keeps getting smaller and smaller. Take, for instance this teensy palm-sized helicopter…

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July 2nd, 2008 2 comments stumble it! author: technabob

super mario musical glow star provides invincibility

just plain fun | video games

Super Mario Singing Glow Star

Here’s a fun bit of decor for fans of Nintendo’s Super Mario games. It’s a friendly invincibility star from the game, which can play a little tune while it sits on your desk.

Just like those brilliant yellow stars in the Super Mario series, simply activate the star, and you’ll instantly feel invincible (even if your office-mates think you’re a complete dork)…

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April 25th, 2008 3 comments stumble it! author: technabob

e-mail goes low tech

just plain fun

Paper E-mail Pads from ThinkGeek

Working in the online biz, I just can’t seem to get away from e-mail. All day and all night, the messages flow. I get hundreds each and every day (and that’s before the spam). I can only imagine how big that stack of would be if the messages were written on good old paper…

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April 11th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! author: technabob

betamax to hd-dvd converter is already obsolete

gadgets | just plain fun

BetaMax to HD-DVD Converter from ThinkGeek

ThinkGeek recently announced their latest electronic gadget, a device that can easily convert your old Betamax Tapes to brand-spankin’-new HD-DVD discs.

While it won’t handle transfers of DIVX, MiniDisc or SelectaVision Videodiscs, the BetaMaxHD will convert between two of the most undoubtedly out-of-fashion consumer media formats money can (or can’t) buy…

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April 8th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

wi-fi detector watch finds free signals

gadgets | timepieces

Wi-Fi Detecting Watch

Trying to find out if there’s a wireless network nearby? This wristwatch not only tells the time, but can help you figure out the strength of the closest wireless signal.

Just press the clearly marked face button on Wi-Fi Detecting Watch, and it’ll indicate signal strength on a scale from 0 to 8…

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December 18th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! author: technabob

audocron clock tells time without pesky numbers or dials

design | gadgets | timepieces

Audocron Clock

Originally created in 1979, and recently revamped for a new generation, this mysterious chrome device is actually a timepiece.

Rather than using hands or digits, the Audocron uses a series of beeps and flashing lights to indicate the current time.

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In automatic mode, the chrome plated metal clock offers up a chime on the half hour and hour…

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October 23rd, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

usb memory watch offers hidden storage

mobile tech | timepieces

USB Memory Watch

This new watch lets you easily store and transport files wherever you go. While it might just look like simple modern men’s watch, it’s got 2GB of flash memory hidden inside.
Just connect the watch using a standard USB cable, and you can move files to-and-from any computer. I like how it’s not particularly bulky, and really just looks like an ordinary analog watch…

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August 3rd, 2007 2 comments stumble it! author: technabob

cubicle periscope lets you spy on coworkers

gadgets | just plain fun

Sportscope Cubicle Periscope

This wacky spy gadget from ThinkGeek lets you peer over the walls of your cubicle and look out over the wall to see what else is going on around you.

The Sportscope Cubicle Periscope was originally designed for viewing sporting events, but is ideally suited for snooping around your office to check up on your office-mates…

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June 19th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

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