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nooka zaz lcd watch has see-through face, goofy name

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If you’re in the market for a new digital watch and want something a little out of the ordinary, you might want to check out the latest timepiece from Nooka – the ZAZ. Now, I’m not a big fan of the name, which sounds like some sort of tacky accessory store from the 1980s, but…

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October 14th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

philippe starck crystal clear lcd watch sure looks cool

Philippe Starck Crystal Clear LCD Watch from Fossil

Despite his recent “everything I have designed is absolutely unnecessary” comment, I’m still a sucker for most everything Philippe Starck creates. His latest watch design – the Crystal Clear – is a real stunner.

Despite its name, the Crystal Clear actually sports an red face, not a clear one. The watch features a smooth black…

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September 11th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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cassette tape lamps look great, sound awful

Cassette Tape Lamp by Transparent House

The cassette tape is probably just a fuzzy memory for those of you who grew up with Compact Discs and MP3s. But for us born before the 1980s, we have to figure out what to do with all of those old tapes. Why not turn them into a lighting fixture?

That’s exactly what the guys…

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June 26th, 2008 comments (18) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design retro

see-through lcd clock lets your true colors shine through

CB2 LCD See Through Clock

If you’re looking for a timepiece for your desktop, look no further than this hip modern clock from CB2. I really like the see-through LCD display and brushed metal frame which let it seamlessly blend into pretty much any environment.

The display features a simulated analog clock face along with a digital readout for a…

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September 28th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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nokia’s clear boombox

Nokia Clear Boombox

This cool boombox comes from an unlikely source, mobile phone maker Nokia.

The minimal briefcase-style design features a unique transparent plastic enclosure. There’s a dock for a Nokia music-capable phone (not sure if anything else will dock there), and then two substantive speakers with all their guts exposed for the world to see. The Nokia…

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November 1st, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets