A Pacman Shaped Phone

October 24, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Pacman Phone
QuickSilver have created a new phone which looks like PacMan. From the image on the phone it makes you wonder if this phone is intended to be whipped out of your wet suit while surfing away to catch that picture of a wave as it crashes over you. Looking very closely at the specs it seems to be packed of a few nice features such as a QVGA screen, GPRS and Edge, microSD and a USB port for connectivity. The idea is just concept at the moment, so I have no release date details or prices. Another picture can be found after the jump.

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Via: Techviva

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Concept Gadgets

Safetype – Ergonomic Keyboard

October 24, 2007 by 2 Comments


If you can touch type then the safetype keyboard could be for you. Rather then using a standard flat keyboard layout the safetype splits the keyboard in half and puts the keys vertical which supposedly is a more natural way your hands function. It is built to reduce RSI (repetitive stress injuries) making a more comfortable typing experience. Costing $295 it is priced on the highend, but if you suffer with pains while typing and after then this keyboard might sort you out.

Via: GearDiary

Filed Under: Computer Gadgets

Holographic Laser Sight

October 24, 2007 by Leave a Comment


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EOTech are a company which make holographic sights for guns. The video demonstrates how this is seen from behind the gun and how it is invisible to those not looking through the sight.

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

Looking Back: The Xentex FlipPad

October 23, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Xentex FlipPad
Back in 2002 the Xentex Flip-Pad Voyager was first seen. It was classed as groundbreaking due to the screen layout. Weighing 12.6 pounds we can see it is literally ground breaking. It was a device that had 2 x 13.3 inch displays which when together worked as one screen. The right hand screen can swivel 180 degrees allowing for client presentations. An option to attach 2 further monitors to the sides makes it in to a quad screen notebook (desktop replacement). To make this desktop replacement more portable the screens fold down as you would expect, but then the whole device folds in half to make it half the width, but double the height. When unfolded the device is 19.5 inches wide by 14 inches tall.

It was powered by a 1.1 – 1.4 GHz AMD Athlon processor and cost around $5000 when launched in 2003.

Has anyone ever seen one of these for real? or did they just die down?

Via: PCMag

Filed Under: Computer Gadgets

Static Electricity Powered Light Bulb

October 22, 2007 by Leave a Comment

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This light bulb is powered by static electricity. To light it up you just hold it and slide your feet on the floor. The static electricity created will power the bulb and give out light. Although not practical due to the low amount of light it can generate, it would make for a good experiment in static electricity for kids. It costs $4.95 and is available from Edmund Scientific.

Via: OhGizmo

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

No-Cut Dual SIM Socket

October 22, 2007 by 1 Comment

no cut dual sim card socket
This small device allows you to run two SIM cards in one mobile phone at the same time. With this new version you do not need to hack up your SIM cards to make them fit. It appears that one SIM card goes over the battery and the other one in the regular place. It will not work with USIM 3G cards, but will work with a good number of other handsets. This version also does not require you to switch off the mobile phone to change numbers. You have an option on screen to switch between SIM1 and SIM2. For full details check out GR8 Ideas. A compatibility list is given on that site. The dual sim socket will cost just £9.95 and is perfect for those living the Dual SIM life.

Via: RedFerret

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Hacked Gadgets

Vending Machine Security Guard

October 22, 2007 by 2 Comments

Vending Machine Security Guard
One way of defeating crime is to dress up like a vending machine and hide amongst other machines. That’s at least what the creator of this vending machine dress thinks. It works by using camouflage and deception allowing for a quick take down of the thief. So far 20 of these vending machine skirts have been sold for $800 each according to the NYT. I am not sure if this is just an early April fools joke 😉

Via: japanator

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

Sanyo NV HD880FT

October 22, 2007 by Leave a Comment

sanyo-nv-hd880ft
A new Sat Nav system from Sanyo has been announced. The model number is NV-HD880FT and it has a huge 8″ screen covering the majority of the front. In side you will find a 30GB hard drive for storing everything you need such as maps and we guess MP3’s and video. The device also has a 1Seg TV tuner, and also supports terrestrial channels too. It measures 206.8 x 121 x 38mm and weighs 950g.

This looks like one very nice sat nav system although the price does reflect that at a hefty $1952 when launched in Japan next month.

Via: UberGizmo

Filed Under: Tech News

USB Powered Lamp

October 22, 2007 by Leave a Comment

usb-lounge-lamp
This small lamp is powered by your USB port on a PC or laptop and gives out enough light to keep your desk lit. It is retro style from the 1930’s. It is described as a “charmingly backwards step forward”.

Via: Random Good Stuff

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

Clock with only Hands

October 22, 2007 by Leave a Comment

vice versa
Vice Versa is a clock which only has hands. It is designed by Yiran Qian from China and was a shortlisted entry for the brightLED competition. As can be seen, the hands rotate around an axis like any other clock, but the numbers are built from LED’s on the end of the hands which gives them the appearance of being stationary as the hands move around. However, the clock is currently concept although it would be cool if it was actually built.

Vice Versa on Wall

Via: DesignBoom

Filed Under: Gadget Clocks

Tangle DNA Speakers

October 21, 2007 by Leave a Comment

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The DNA speakers are flexible speakers in the shape of DNA which can be twisted in to any shape you want. If there are two of you listening to the music then bend the speaker towards them so you can both listen in full glory. The DNA speakers can be powered by 4 AAA batteries, AC adapter or even USB allowing various flexibility to use them. They stand 11.25″ tall when fully extended and basically look like a good laugh to use.

Product Page

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

One Touch Can Opener

October 20, 2007 by Leave a Comment

one touch can opener
This is not the usual type of gadget I write about, but what the heck. It will come in handy for everyone if they are feeling lazy. The one touch can opener opens up a can of bake beans or anything else by sitting it on top and hitting the black button. Amazon mention it does all the hard work (not that opening a can of beans really is hard work). The device also has a magnet so the lid comes off rather then dropping in to the can and it will open almost any round can. It is powered by 2 AA batteries and currently costs £12.99 in the UK and $14.99 in the US.

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets