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classic imac + vhs deck = ivhs [casemod]

filed under: computing | hacks-mods | retro

iVHS iMac Casemod

Back in its day, the design of the classic iMac was pretty groundbreaking. Sure, by today’s standards, the original iMac was a little bulbous, but did it really deserve this punishment?

The mutant offspring of an old G3 iMac and a VHS deck, Cory Baker’s iVHS casemod is one of the ugliest Mac designs I’ve ever seen…

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posted: May 9th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

worst. lamp. ever.

filed under: strange and wonderful

Awful LED Dog Lamp

On paper, the idea of a little desktop doggie lamp might be cute, but somewhere along the line it just all went so horribly awry. There’s just absolutely nothing that’s right about this rechargeable LED dog lamp. From its demonic red eyeballs to its disturbing nostril hole charger, it’s just a big bowl of wrong…

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posted: October 12th, 2007 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

worst webcam ever: the stuffed bear cam

filed under: gadgets | strange and wonderful

SolidAlliance BearCam

Japan’s SolidAlliance, known for producing odd, food-inspired USB flash drives, has really outdone themselves this time with what could be the most heinous computer accessory ever.

The stuffed bear cam attempts to make passers by smile. Instead, it’s much more likely to record the look of horror on the face of each subject…

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posted: June 4th, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

haro: worst pc case ever

filed under: computing | strange and wonderful

HARO PC Case

Wow, here’s a way to really crap up your PC…

The Haro PC case is a big green blob that encases your computer and attempts to give it a personality. The weird looking creature holds small computers (like the Mac Mini) with ease. When connected, it the case provides animated expressions, which can be controlled by the provided remote…

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posted: May 24th, 2007 stumble it! 13 comments author: technabob

the worst remote control ever

filed under: home entertainment | just plain fun

Sesame Street Elmo Remote Control

If you’re looking for the ultimate gag gift for the home theater buff in your life, you’ve gotta check this remote control out. This new universal remote control is guaranteed to make ‘em cringe.

The $15 remote control features the likeness of Sesame Street’s most annoying character of all time, Elmo…

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posted: April 2nd, 2007 stumble it! 5 comments author: technabob

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