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iwood cases: you and i(phone) up in the trees

filed under: design | media players | mobile tech

Miniot iWood Case for iPhone

If you’ve got a “classic” glass and metal iPhone like me, you probably don’t NEED a case thanks to its durable metal back. But if you’ve got a shiny new plastic-backed iPhone 3G, you might want some additional protection for your gadget. Why not dress it up with wood?..

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

stack: wooden ipod docks for naturalists (not naturists)

filed under: design | media players

monoDO STACK iPod Dock

Sure, we’ve all seen plenty of iPod docking stereos, but by and large, they’re pretty much made out of plastic or metal. So what do you do if you’d rather have something a little more organic? Why not check out these nifty wooden iPod docks out of Japan…

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posted: July 1st, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

new plasma tv in a retro-look wooden case

filed under: design | home entertainment | retro

Retro Wooden TV

This retro-look wooden casing houses a plasma TV. It combines mid-century modern aesthetics with modern technology to give you the best of both worlds.

At first glance, the TV looks like it belongs in one of yesteryear’s living rooms- until you realize how thin it is. The case can be made in custom sizes and a variety of woods…

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posted: June 21st, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: karen

art lebedev’s data dolls store nothing but themselves

filed under: design | geek art & craft

Art Lebedev Matroshkus

If you’re unfamiliar with the Russian craft of Matrushkas, they’re those little stacking wooden dolls that fit inside one-another, gradually getting smaller and smaller. Designer Art Lebedev has taken these traditional dolls and put a geeky spin on them, adding data storage measurements to each one…

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posted: June 17th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

wooden nixie clock: where nature meets technology

filed under: design | retro | timepieces

Wooden Nixie Tube Clock

I don’t know what it is, but I’m a real sucker for Nixie tube clocks. There’s something about the soothing orange glow tubes that offer a simple, yet elegant way to display any numeric information. I hadn’t seen a design that really caught my eye in a while, when I stumbled onto this wooden beauty…

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posted: May 29th, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

space invaders cutting board invades kitchens

filed under: geek art & craft | retro | video games

Space Invaders Cutting Board by 1337motif

Whether you’re slicing, dicing, or making julienne fries, this Space Invaders themed cutting board will help you get your Mise en Place in order.

As you chop your way through celery and onion, imagine your knife as a laser cannon, blasting its way through all but the most stubborn of alien invaders…

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posted: April 26th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

tetrad flat shelving = tetris fix

filed under: design | video games

I got a fever, and actually the only prescription is not more cowbell, but more Tetris. Lately I’ve been having a slight obsession with that beloved game of my young adulthood and I don’t know why. My yearning has been appeased a bit, though, thanks to these cool Tetrad Flat shelves by Brooklyn’s Brave Space Design…

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posted: March 31st, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: thescholar

xbox 360 arcade controller blows my mind

filed under: hacks-mods | video games

xbox 360 arcade controller by shaolindrunkard

Can’t get enough of the classic arcade games up on Xbox Live? Then you probably know how miserable it can be to play most of the old school arcade games with the 360’s modern controller. I guess that’s why this one-of-a-kind custom 360 arcade controller has me green with envy…

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posted: March 21st, 2008 stumble it! 13 comments author: technabob

awesome arcade game art by melissa jones

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Galaga and Robotron Art by Melissa Jones

Looking for a way to make your game room really special? Look no further than these original 3-dimensional arcade artworks by sign maker Melissa Jones.

Melissa creates original wood carvings of classic arcade characters, then creates a resin casting of the original and hand paints each one with bold acrylic colors…

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posted: March 15th, 2008 stumble it! 8 comments author: technabob

clock combines digital, analog worlds

filed under: design | timepieces

D/A Clock by Alvin Aronson

This amazing clock combines the 7-segment look of a modern LED or LCD clock, but messes with your head by making the digits come to life with a mechanical movement.

Designed and realized by RISD BFA student Alvin Aronson, the D/A Clock is a clever mash-up between the digital and analog universes…

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posted: March 12th, 2008 stumble it! 14 comments author: technabob

vers 2x ipod/iphone dock: woody goodness

filed under: design | home entertainment | media players

Vers 2X iPod Speaker Dock

If you don’t already have a compact stereo for your iPod, you might want to check out this beauty. Featuring a natural looking cherry-veneered wooden cabinet, Versaudio’s Vers 2X certainly stands out from the crowd of plastic docking stereos which are a dime a dozen these days…

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posted: February 26th, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

handmade wood ipod touch case (gorgeous)

filed under: design | media players

mjdinsmore_ipod_touch_case_mahogany

Interested in protecting your iPod touch in a stylish, natural way? Then check out these beautiful handcrafted cases from talented Massachusetts artist mjdinsmore. This collection is lovingly crafted from cedar and mahogany, and features nice details such as inlays, dovetails and mortised lids…

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posted: February 19th, 2008 stumble it! 6 comments author: thescholar

photon skateboards get undercarriage lighting

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

Photon Light Boards LED Skateboards

The latest in skateboard tech, these Photon Light Boards let you hit the streets after dark thanks to their brilliant built-in illumination.

Whether you’re just a hot shot and want to show off your moves, or you’re sick of taking a face plant on the curb when skating in the dark, the LED skateboards are sure to draw attention…

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posted: January 10th, 2008 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

super nintendo portable wood casemod

filed under: hacks-mods | video games

Wood SNES Casemod

I’ve seen plenty of Nintendo casemods in my time, but this is the first time I’ve come across a SNES game console that’s not only been turned into a portable, but also in such a lovely wooden case…

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posted: December 15th, 2007 stumble it! 5 comments author: technabob

inky, blinky, pinky, clyde and ikea

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

blinky in wood

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve bought a piece of furniture from Ikea, spent countless hours assembling it, only to have some slightly out-of-the ordinary use cause it to fail catastrophically. That’s exactly what happened to this artist when he overstuffed his drawers with his drawers and tried to move them…

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posted: December 11th, 2007 stumble it! 4 comments author: technabob

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