From the monthly archives:
Here is the £14.99 R/C Black Widow Spider that was created by London’s Natural History Museum for the touch of authenticity. Measuring 12 inch long, the “spider” is able to creep in all directions or even spin itself around on a time. You can control it within a 30-foot radius with the remote control. [Play]
UK-based Battech offers its iPower SX solar-powered charger that is perfect for those who are always on the go. The iPowerSX features an indicator light that shows the power remains in its battery. and relies on a 5.5V, 80mA crystalline solar panel that has a 5.3V, 500mA output. I think this gadget is best used when the skies are clear during the day. However, you can also recharge its internal battery via a USB port. The iPower SX retails for around $62 in the UK. [Electronista]
Medion offers the new GPS navigation system in Europe in the form of the GoPal P5430. The gadget supports Traffic Master, Voice control, SiRF Titan 600Mhz processor, SiRF InstantFix II GPS receiver, Text-to-Speech for precise traffic guidance, Pre-loaded safety camera locations, Lane and Speed advisor, and 3GB of storage space. What makes this gadget different is that it comes with a fingerprint sensor. Priced at €200, the Medion GoPal P5430 has a huge 5 inch display screen and features maps of Western and Eastern Europe from Navteq. [Navigadget]
If you are super rich person, then you can buy the Harion Glass Speakers. These speakers were made of Heat-resistant glass manufactured by Hario, a glass maker in Tokyo. Priced at a hefty 16 million yen or approx. $168,000, the speaker system consists of a center speaker, a sub woofer, a couple of tweeters and mid-range speakers. The company also announced that if you order a minimum of ten units of these speakers then you may be able to receive a lower price tag at around $105,000 per unit. However, there is no info about the sound quality of these super expensive speakers. [GearLog]
If you love Champagne, then check out the Moet Bottle Clock that was made from a real Moet Champagne bottle. The bottle has been heated to melting point and flattened to create a flat bottle shape. The labels have been re-applied to make it appear as if the bottle has been squashed flat. The Moet Bottle Clock measures 315mm x 145mm x 40mm and is available in 2 different color versions including standard Brut Imperial (yellow label), or Rosé Imperial (pink label). [Drink Stuff]
Energy Sistem releases the 4040 Touch portable media player that comes with some high-end features including a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen, 16GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a built-in microphone, an FM tuner, and supports for most of audio and video file formats. The Energy Sistem 4040 Touch PMP is priced at only €120. The company also releases the 5020 and 5021 models, which drop the touchscreen and cut the storage down to 4GB. These PMPs are priced at around €85. [EnergySystem via iPod and MP3 Players]
MSI has recently introduced their three MSI Wind models in France. The new variants are include the MSI Wind U120 with HSDPA or 3.5G support, Wind U110 and Wind U115. As a reminder, the MSI Wind U110 features Atom Z530 CPU with 1GB RAM, Intel SCH-US15W Intel chipset, integrated graphics, a 10 inch 1024×600 display, 120 to 250GB SATA HDD, Flash card reader, 6 Cell battery (rated 8-10hrs), WIFI B/G/N, and a 1.3MP webcam. Meanwhile, the MSI Wind U115 offers Atom Z530 CPU, up to 2GB RAM, HDD or up to 32GB SSD, and supports Bluetooth 2.0 EDR. These netbooks measure 260mm x 180mm x 19-31mm and weights at 1.1Kg. [Netbook3G via Laptop Notebook News]
Luminous Table Runner made of fiber optics fabric called Luminex with assorted cotton borders. These Fiber Optics Fabric creates a colored light along the full length of the fibers and makes a stunning luminous effect. The table measures 160 cm x 33 cm. It is also washable and draws its power from its mains adapter. [LumiGram] More
Brando comes back with another cool gadget. This time, they offer the unique laptop cooler with USB Hub and HDD Slot. Measuring 300mm x 252mm x 32mm and weights at 504grams, the device is equipped with three USB hubs, a 2.5-inch SATA HDD slot, and two fans to keep your laptop chilled. You can plug any 2.5 inch SATA hard drive to extend your storage conveniently (support up to 250GB SATA HDD). Brando’s latest USB Notebook Cooling Pad retails for $33. [Brando via Laptop Notebook News] More
Let’s upgrade our home theater system with the GenevaSound Home Theater. Priced at $4,000, it is actually the all-in-one electronic-furniture hybrid that offers a sleek piano-lacquered wooden cabinet that houses a 700-watt amplifier, 7 speakers, a 12-inch subwoofer, CD player, FM tuner, and an iPod/ iPhone docking station. [Product Page]
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