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Pullight Dynamo - yo-yo flashlight and charger

June 18th 2008 23:30

I don't know what's the best way to sum up the Pullight Dynamo - a UFO-inspired flashlight perhaps? But that only tells half the story. The kinetic energy which is amassed from pulling a string/cord attached to the Pullight Dynamo - much like a yo-yo in principle - is sent to an in-built 3 phase motor to deliver more power from very little kinetic energy.

Not only is the power generated enough to run three xenon/LED type bulbs that provides adequate light, there is also sufficient power to charge other devices like the popular iPod or a mobile phone.

Its functional design and sturdy casing makes it waterproof thus perfect for camping trips or emergency situations.

The Pullight Dynamo is desiged by Sebastien Sauvage. [yankodesign.com]

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The Wrist Watch Recorder

June 13th 2008 03:25

Audio Time Piece

The Wrist Watch recorder

Remember the days when a phone was just for calls, watches just told the time and a cigar was just a cigar? Well those simple technologies have come along way in a short time.

Cruising around a site called spycatcheronline.co.uk you will find a host of covert equipment that lays to waste the theory a banana is just a banana. One product that caught my attention is the kind of thing I dreamed of as a kid watching james Bond films, it’s a voice recording watch.

Boasting 1GB of memory for hours of wrist directed dictation the time piece itself looks rather elegant considering its novelty attraction. Coming complete with USB compatibility the watch also doubles as an MP3 player.

A built in rechargeable battery facilitates up to 9 hours of additional power on top of a separate independent source. Durable and practical it is shock and water proof so your portable voice recorder/music player.

Note to self....

Details from spycatcheronline.co.uk:

Supplied with - Stereo earphones, AC Adaptor, USB data cable, CD Driver and Instructions.

Windows 98 driver all later operating systems should work automatically without external drivers.

Specifications:

1GB flash memory.
Total recording capacity: up to 500 hours.
Nearly 9 hours of battery life when fully charged.
Recharge time: 4 hours on first charge, 1.5 hours on subsequent recharges.
USB port for playback and charging.
AC Adaptor
Internal rechargeable battery, 1 1/2 to 2 hours to fully charge.
USB 2.0.
MP3 compression.
Voice recordings stored as .WAV files
Operating system Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/MAC OS 9.X/MAC OS X,Linux 2.4

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Gadgets, Toys, Visual

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The R2-D2 Digital Projector

June 8th 2008 04:46

Multimedia the Star Wars Way

The R2D2 Digital Projector

“Help me Obi Wan Kenobi, (static) you’re my only hope.’ The holographic image projected out of a little R2 unit “in a galaxy far, far away” seemed fantastical back in 1977. Now in 2008 Nikko Electronics have constructed the ultimate home entertainment device.

Not that the unit has holographic capabilities but pretty much everything else state of the art technology allows is packed into this robotic treasure. Built to half scale the feisty little droid is equipped with a CD/DVD player and a 260 inch (6.6 metre) digital projector. (800 by 600 resolution image/shining at 1000 lumens/ 500:1 contrast ratio)

The Droid and his command ship

Excited, we Artoo, offering external USB connectivity for analog and digital video, music and pictures there is also a docking port for your iPod for full playback and display. R2 pumps stereo and surround sound out of 20W speakers but I’ve saved the best for last, the inverted trash can with wheels is fully motorized!

Almost short circuiting this writers cerebrum the command panel that allows you to take complete control over R2 comes in the form of the Millenium Falcon. Holding the ship that made the “Kessel run in less than 12 parceps” in your hand you can navigate through all your media with complete operating functions and also pilot your geek boy prize around the room and adjust the projectors trajectory and setting on the wall.

The full package

Of course Artoo comes with an array of his familiar beeps and tweets from the films and the top of his dome does spin. Only a very limited number have been manufactured so to gain this unique slant on your next cinema night at home demands immediate action. According to Star wars.com this luxury collectable costs $2,995.00 US and the features are:

* Picture by DLP from Texas Instruments
* Project to ceilings and walls up to a 260-inch picture
* Resolution: 1024x768
* Contrast Ratio: 1800:1
* Lumens: 1500
* Built-in CD/DVD player. Also plays MP3/MP4 video
* iPod docking station, memory card and USB slots
* Built-in 20 watt stereo speaker system
* FM wireless audio out (channels 1 through 7)
* Full-function: forward, reverse turn 360 degrees and recline
* Millennium Falcon remote control with removable stand
* Head turns using Millennium Falcon remote control
* Plays the most popular R2-D2 sound effects
* 1 year hardware manufacturer warranty
* 180 day projection lamp manufacturer warranty
* Height 25 " Width 15" Weight 14lbs

Watch a demo video of Artoo in action

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Aroma USB - fragrance dispenser for your PC

June 3rd 2008 08:30

This isn't your typical USB thumb-disk. It is called the Aroma USB and it's a fragrance dispenser that uses the power from your PC to heat and dispense the scent from the changeable and refillable fragrance cartridge fitted inside the casing

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The Bionic Arm is reality.

May 30th 2008 05:09

A mind controlled Artificial Limb.

Dean Kamen and the revolutionary arm

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Samsung Flash SSD with 256GB

May 26th 2008 09:15

Samsung has developed the "world's fastest, 2.5-inch, 256 Gigabyte (GB) multi-level cell (MLC) based solid state drive (SSD) using a SATA II interface" in an ultra-thin (9.5mm) case measuring 100.3x69.85mm

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The Solar Panel Briefcase

May 21st 2008 03:27

The Solar Panel Briefcase

The Solar panel briefcase

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Sony HDR-TG1 - World's Smallest Full HD1080 Camcorder

May 16th 2008 07:20

The world's smallest full HD1080 camcorder is due to land in Australia any day now with pre-sales available through Sony Central and/or Sony Style stores throughout the country

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A speaker with 'egg-cellent' sound

May 8th 2008 05:34

There's no question that the iPod and other MP3 players have revolutionalised the way we listen to music both on the go or at home when attached to a docking station or a set of speakers

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Gadgets for Mother’s Day - Part 1.0

May 7th 2008 00:10

Sonaki Vitamin C Showerhead

The Sonaki Vitamin C Showerhead

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F1/Carbon GMT - The Formula 1 inspired concept watch

April 29th 2008 23:06

In the world of Formula One motor racing, accuracy and precision is the key - this is a sport where a difference of one degree on the angle of the rear wing could cause enough aerodynamic instability to cost the driver a tenth of a second per lap and ultimately the race victory

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USB Exercising Mouse

April 29th 2008 00:07

USB Typing enhancer

The USB Mouse with a difference

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Fitness, Gadgets, Toys, Video

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The “Crab like” USB 2.0 Hub

April 27th 2008 00:07

Plug N play away.

Moving forward instead of sideways

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Posted By: Dexter - Category: Audio, Cameras, Cellphones, Gadgets

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The folding universal scale

April 21st 2008 08:30

If you've been out shopping for some scales lately, you'll find that there isn't much variation at all. The analogue scales are deemed too old school these days so all you'll find are ones with digital read outs and while some have funky glass designs, they're still hardly inspirational at all but why the complaints I hear you say? Afterall, if it gives you an accurate reading of your weight then it has done its job, right

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