Here is a portable media player that comes in a unique retro design. Known as the Lisse Q10, the gadget features a 3-inch WQVGA display with a resolution of 400 x 240 pixels, a memory cards support up to 32GB, an FM radio, TV out and a voice recorder. The Lisse Q10 PMP is compatible with the majority of file formats including WMV, AVI, ASF, RM, RMVB, MPEG, VOB, MP4, WMA, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC and MP3. The player also has a built-in battery that provides up to 20-hours of audio playback or up to 8-hours of video playback. No info on pricing at this time. [Product Page via iPod and MP3 Players]
The Roll Film Clock is a fashionable clock that is designed in a roll film shape. It can’t capture any photos, but it can display the current time including hour, minute, second, date, month and year. The clock is a perfect gift for those who like unique gadgets. Measuring 208mm x 172mm x 96mm and weighing 390grams, the Film Roll Clock is priced at $62 each. Each purchase comes with an AC adaptor and a user guide. [Product Page]
Retro gadget lovers might be happy to know that Brando has launched a new USB Retro Wooden speaker (MD-E30). This gadget is actually a combination of a portable stereo speaker, a MP3 player, FM radio, and alarm clock. The USB Retro Wooden speaker provides a SD/MMC card Slot which can read SDHC memory card and a USB port for playing MP3/WMA audio files directly from Flash drives. Priced at just $29, the speaker can be a decoration for your desk and will give your room a retro feel. [Brando]
Star Trek movie fans might like this Star Trek Enterprise record player concept. The vinyl player was inspired by the USS Enterprise starfleet from the Star Trek TV series. The design is part of the Star Trek Model Gallery. More
The USB Retro Wooden Speaker from USB Geek is able to play MP3 files directly from memory cards, including, SDHC, SD, MMC or even from a USB drive. Measuring 140mm x 80mm x 70mm and weighing at just 500grams, the device provides a 4.5cm stereo speaker with 3W + 3W high quality sounds output and a built in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that can be recharged via USB. What makes this wooden speaker more special is that it also has a standard 3.5mm audio jack and a Sony Ericsson’s 2.5mm audio connector. The USB Retro Wooden Speaker is now available for $29.00. More
If you like old-fashioned gadgets then you will fall in love with the Floppy Flash Drive. Unfortunately, the Retro Floppy Flash Drive is only a concept. More
The Alhambra internet radio receiver merges both old and new styles together in a single device. Designed by Carlos Torres, the gadget features a retro design but has modern technology on the inside. It can stream in music to every corner of your home using Wi-Fi connectivity. The Alhambra internet radio also comes with two speakers that look like nuclear power plants. More
British design student Thomas Thomassen has designed an Mini Media Center that looks like your grandma’s. It features enough specs to fulfill your entertainment needs. Unfortunately, this retro mini media center is only a concept. [DVICE]
Jeffrey Stephenson has designed another cool case mod in the form of the Ingraham case mod. The retro looking case is his tribute to the Ingraham Cabinet Co. who designed and built many of my favorite wooden radio cabinets in the 30’s and 40’s. The Ingraham case mod comes with a walnut-clad with a hand-built basswood frame layered atop a mid-grade mini-ITX SilverStone case. Other features include a FireWire 400 port, a VIA VB8001 motherboard, a 1.6GHz processor, 4GB RAM and a 64GB SSD for storage purposes. No word on pricing at this time. But, I am sure it won’t cheap! [Product Page] More
We have something special for those who love retro gadgets. The Pin Art Clock takes up to 3,000 pins to tell the hours and minutes of the day. It is powered by D-cell batteries (not included). Priced at $70, this unique clock tells the time in digital format. [Product Page]
