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

filed under: 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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posted: July 2nd, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

a micro-projector for cheapskates

filed under: gadgets | mobile tech

Micro Projector

There’s been plenty of buzz in the industry surrounding tiny projectors that will some day make their way into mobile phones and other portable gadgets, but they’re mostly either stuck in the prototype phase, extremely expensive, or both…

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posted: May 7th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

tiny wireless camera goes anywhere, even underwater

filed under: digital imaging | gadgets

RC_12 Mini Spy Wireless Cam

Measuring just 0.7″ x 1.4″ x 0.6″, and weighing in at about 0.5 ounce, this miniature camera can fit just about any place you can imagine. Just charge it up, and it’ll capture full color images and transmit them to a wireless receiver…

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posted: April 29th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

wii-mote gets the usb flash drive treatment

filed under: gadgets | video games

WeDisk Wii Flash Drive by SolarMemo

If you’re like me, you’re a big fan of Nintendo’s groundbreaking Wii-mote controller design. Now you can carry your files on a tiny Wii-mote inspired USB storage device…

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posted: February 21st, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

ferrari nano racers: tiny, remote controlled fun

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

Ferrari Nano Remote Control Racers

Can’t afford to spend your next couple of paychecks on that Italian sports car you’ve been dreaming about? Why not live vicariously through these miniature motorized Ferarris that just hit the streets? These tiny 1/58th scale Ferraris measure just about 3-inches long and fit in the palm of your hand…

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posted: February 20th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

the world’s smallest nintendo ds lite

filed under: just plain fun | video games

Nintendo DS Papercraft Tiny

Check out this tiny papercraft model of an ice blue Nintendo DS Lite created by a really dedicated (and really patient) gaming fan. Even though it’s only slightly larger than a paper clip, this mini DS Lite features an a amazing amount of detail…

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posted: February 2nd, 2008 6 comments author: technabob

macbook air isn’t the thinnest apple

filed under: computing | just plain fun

macbook paper

On the eve of the in-store release of Apple’s sleek and sexy MacBook Air portable, it’s been revealed that an even thinner, tinier MacBook is in the works.

The MacBook Paper is about twice the thickness of a sheet of paper, and it too fits inside of an envelope…

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posted: January 28th, 2008 3 comments author: technabob

usb flash memory looks like a mini ipod

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

Pod Driver iPod USB Drive

Sure, you can store your data on a real iPod, but why would you want to when you can have a cute little version of the iconic media player instead?

FruitShop’s Pod Driver flash drives look a whole heck of a lot like tiny iPods with faces…

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posted: January 21st, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

titi mp3 player: cool design, unfortunate name

filed under: design | media players

Titi Clip-on MP3 Player

These cute little clip-on MP3 players from Korea come in a seven candy-like colors (one for each day of the week) sure to appeal to teenage girls around the globe.

The minuscule Titi MP3 Player by Floral Mobile definitely has its sights set on Apple’s iPod Shuffle, offering a simple control interface and no display…

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posted: January 5th, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

tiny cube speaker offers big sound (for ants)

filed under: media players

Tiny USB Cube Speaker

Being a fan of big, multi-speaker room-filling sound systems, I find it strange that I’m captivated by this miniature speaker. This tiny 1-inch cube speaker is so small that you can easily keep it in your pocket…

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posted: December 24th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

tiny video players make me squint

filed under: gadgets | mobile tech

Mini Video Players

Don’t you find it odd that on one hand, our LCD and Plasma TV screens can never be big enough, but on the other hand, gadgets are getting smaller screens all the time.

This new pair of video players are about the size of a credit card, and offer up video on teeny tiny screens…

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posted: November 29th, 2007 3 comments author: technabob

spy cam fits in pack of chewing gum

filed under: digital imaging | gadgets

Chewing Gum Spy Cam

Need to grab some vid clips on the down low? This tiny spy camera is designed to fit perfectly inside a gum wrapper, and can capture digital audio and video without any external hardware…

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posted: November 26th, 2007 3 comments author: technabob

tiny projector fits in your pocket

filed under: digital imaging | gadgets

Oculon Hikari Pro920 Pocket Projector

While a number of companies are working on miniature video projection technology, every one I’ve seen is still just at the prototype stage. While it’s not as tiny as some of the designs being shown by TI, Microvision and Explay, these projectors are actually available for purchase…

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posted: November 20th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

urock guitar mp3 player for rockers with tiny hands

filed under: just plain fun | media players

URock MP3 Guitar

This might look like a real guitar and amplifier, but it’s actually an MP3 player. The uRock is a tiny little guitar that stores your MP3s along with a matching mini amp that’s lets you play back your tunes out loud.

Each uRock player is an incredibly detailed replica of a real guitar and amp, and includes a little guitar stand…

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posted: October 13th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

tiny robots, smaller than a quarter

filed under: robotics | strange and unusual

Sandia Micro Robots

These amazing micro robots measure in at under 1/4 cubic inch in volume, and weigh less than an ounce. Sandia National Labs has developed these tiny automatons which operate on the power of three watch batteries.

Teensy little treads drive the bots over a variety of surfaces (although at a rate of only 20 inches per minute)…

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posted: September 28th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

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