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Uber(est), best, retro Christmas tree.

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 07:36:58 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Bottle trees, can trees...bah. jk

Retro, people! I want this tree. There's a video clip at the source.

Clip Source: technabob.com

The “tree” features a fully-animated version of the classic arcade game, rendered across thousands of colored LEDs.

Tags: christmas, tree, pac-man, holidays, games

Where's Waldo - Tech Version

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 04:43:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: How well do you know your gadgets?

Clip Source: crave.cnet.com

Dec 11 2006

'Where's Waldo' for techies

(Credit: NASA)

Here's something fun for you to waste time exploring.

SpaceRef.com noticed, from this photo, that European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter has an iPod and Belkin external battery pack on board with him at the International Space Station.

Upon closer look, CNET noticed a few more brands in use. (A hi-res version of the image is available on NASA's Web site.)

(Credit: NASA)

We've shown you a close-up of the iPod. See if you can also find the Nikon digital SLR cameras, an IBM Lenovo ThinkPad, a Bogen Superclamp holding the armature with the Fujinon camera, a Sony video monitor, several film canisters and a Kenwood controller.

What else do you see? Let us know and, if we agree, we'll add it to this blog.

Posted in: Future tech • Entertainment

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Tags: NASA • ESA • International Space Station • Where's Waldo

Tags: esa, gadgets, technology, space

Charge once, listen for a week

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 04:52:20 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Okay it might be a little extreme being that lazy....but that's really impressive battery life!!

Clip Source: www.fareastgizmos.com

Seagrand MP3 player with 168 hours of continuous playback

The portable media player "XR003 X-REX" from Seagrand has continuous play back time of 168 hours (1 week).This is the idle player when you are on a holiday to a remote place. If the player is used for 4 hours per day, there is no need to charge this tiny player for one full month. The Seagrand MP3 player XR003 X-REX is available in 1GB and 2GB capacity in three different colors-red, black and silver. The built in lithium ion battery takes approximately 4 hours for a full charge. Other features include-built in FM radio, Mic,7 type custom equalizer settings, frequency zone 20Hz - 20 kHz, Signal-noise ratio 90dB, SRW WOW and play back speed adjustment between 0.4 - 1.2 times.

Timer recording from FM radio is possible. The player is compatible with OS Windows Me/2000/XP. The Seagrand MP3 player with built in FM radio measures 44.5×65×21.3mm, weighs 66 g and is available approximately for 17,800 ($153) for 1Gb model and 22,800 Yen ($195) for 2GB model.
Via - Seagrand (Japanese)

Tags: mp3, gadget, technology, interesting, seagrand

Best Geek Gifts

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:57:00 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Numbers 3-5 please....I know number 4's a little evil and borderline sadistic but I'm sure many would agree.

Clip Source: www.bbspot.com

Best Geek Gifts

11.

One year of "no computer questions" from everyone in your family

10.

Private show by the remaining cast of Monty Python

Simultaneous devolution of all intelligent design proponents into chimpanzees

The Sword of a Thousand Truths

A "Nuke the RIAA from orbit" button (The type you press, not the type you wear)

Charles Babbage's brain in a jar of formaldehyde.

Life-sized, fully-functional Bender

Star Wars Holiday Special where Jar-Jar gets trampled to death by Santa's eight tiny Wookiees

Ten terabyte video iPod nano with expandable screen

Guided tour of Area 51

Customized Google logo on your birthday

Tags: humour, humor, geek, gift, technology, internet

Belkin Flip

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:09:02 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I just read about this...has anyone tried it out?

Clip Source: www.belkin.com

One laptop. One desktop. One big monitor.

Laptops offer a great way to work - and play - almost anywhere. But sometimes you just don’t feel like sitting in front of a tiny display and cramped keyboard.

Thanks to Flip, you can now use your big monitor and full-sized keyboard for both your laptop and desktop computer.

Click. Flip.

It’s simple. Just place the remote anywhere on your desk and press to flip your monitor from one computer to the next.

Something old. Something new.

Flip is also great for connecting your old and new desktop computers, giving you instant access to files, programs, and games on both computers.

Benefits:

Shares one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between computers
Shares one set of speakers between computers*
Connects instantly to notebook computers
Supports PC and Mac® notebook and desktop computers**
Features a 2-color LED that indicates which computer Flip is accessing
Includes 2 attached cables to connect computers
Installs in 3 easy steps with no software required
Also available with wireless remote
Comes with a Belkin 3-Year Warranty

Package Contents:

Remote
Base with cables
Optional fastener strip
User guide

*Available for models F1DG102P, F1DG102U and F1DG102W
**Mac computers supported by F1DG102U and F1DG102W

Tags: gadget, belkin, flip, technoogy, computer

R/C Sumo!!!!!

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:59:49 GMT

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clipper's remarks: ooooo!! But they don't do that waddle/side-stepping thing....

Clip Source: www.thinkgeek.com

Hakke-yoi! Nokotta!

Anyone wanting to become a Sumo champion has to undergo a drastic lifestyle change. Everything from where and how you live, to what you eat, to what you wear, to what you do all day is dictated by your sport and tradition. And it's not like you can just use a fancy name and a silly gimmick like in WWE - you need skills. Eating skills. Strength skills. Sumo skills. Or, you can just get a pair of R/C Sumo Wrestlers, inflate them, and battle it out with your colleagues and friends.

Countless hours have been spent engaged in an R/C Sumo Championship here at ThinkGeek HQ. Currently, Ming Lei is battling Wai Lee for dominance over the ThinkGeek Kitchen Arena. It's so easy to fight with the two button remote control. One button moves your wrestler forward, the other moves it backwards while turning (so, it's like controlling a tank). And every so often, your wrestler will yell out at your opponent one of the bold words in the title above. These are both terms referees in Sumo matches yell at the wrestlers to keep them going. Hakke-yoi!

Each R/C Sumo Wrestler Set Features:

Two 13" inflatable Sumo Wrestlers
Two controllers
Two selectable Sumo voice sounds
Batteries: 2 9V (1 per controller) and 8 AA (4 for each Sumo) - Not Included

Price:

$44.99

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Tags: toys, fun, games, sumo, wrestling, gadget

Want in on the picture?

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:36:05 GMT

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clipper's remarks: You know you've taken photos of yourself and end up with nothing but chin....or whatever's behind your shoulder....I'm sure there's a cheaper alternative out there...

Clip Source: www.quikpod.com

The world's first extendable hand held tripod!
Include yourself quickly and easily in photos and videos.
Fits perfectly in your backpack or knapsack.
Attaches to cameras and camcorders.
Take self portraits without the help of strangers.
Capture a moment when you don't want anyone else there.
Gives you the extendable reach when you need it.
You can use your Quik Pod underwater with a waterproof camera.
Use for photo/video blogs.
No support surface needed.

Tags: photos, self, product

How Light Sabres Work

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:35:10 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Because I've always wanted one.

Clip Source: electronics.howstuffworks.com

It's All In The Handle

Photo courtesy Park Sabers
Graflex Model

A lightsaber is a unique device, created by hand -- the controls will be slightly different on each individual lightsaber that you buy. But all lightsabers share the same general characteristics. If you were ever to pick up and examine a typical lightsaber, here are several things that you would immediately notice:

When you turn on the lightsaber (*see important safety tips), you will notice the blade rapidly extending to its set length. You can adjust the length using the blade length adjusting knob. The lightsaber blade will make a distinctive sound that is typical of an arc wave energy field. You will also feel a gyroscopic effect in the handle, which again is a distinctive characteristic of the arc wave blade. This gyroscopic effect can take some getting used to, so be sure to handle any active lightsaber with extreme care until you are completely familiar with its feel and handling.

Well, that's how they would work. Lightsabers are only a figment of George Lucas' imagination, of course. This is an entirely fictional article, based on information in Star Wars movies and books.

Important Safety Information A lightsaber is not a toy! Keep it out of reach of children at all times. Lightsaber locks are required in most states.

There are two ends to any lightsaber -- one end has the belt ring, while the other end houses the blade arc tip and blade emitter. NEVER point the blade emitter of a lightsaber toward your own body. NEVER look down the "barrel" of a lightsaber, even if you are "sure" it is in safe mode. If you accidentally activate the lightsaber, serious injury could result.

Tags: light sabre, star wars, entertainment, scifi