If you like retro gadgets then check out the latest external hard drive from Imation. Known as the Apollo Expert D300, this old-fashioned gadget is available in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB of storage capacities. The Imation Apollo Expert D300 also features a USB 3.0 connectivity and comes bundled with the ArcSoft TotalMedia Backup software which comes in handy to schedule, automate and personalize backups to the drive. The Imation Apollo Expert D300 external hard drive will be available in October 2010 for around $219.99, depending on drive capacity and data-transfer speed. All purchases will be accompanied by a 5-year warranty. [Press Release]
For those of you that miss the good old days of typing at slower speed and with much more annoying clicks and clanks with a traditional typewriter then today is your special day. This is a special new design that comes from Jack Zylkin from usbtypewriters that takes an old school typewriter and adds in USB functionality allowing you to hook it up to your computer. The fully modded version costs about $400 to $500 or you can choose to have him mod your own typewriter for just $200. If that still sounds like a lot and you are a bit adventurous, he sells do it yourself kits for $75 to $150. [Technabob]
Japan Trend Shop has started selling the USB Vacuum Tube Amp Speaker, which is designed to look like an old school vacuum tube amp. The speaker features four glass bulbs that will light up with blue LED lights when you are playing music. Available in silver or black, this portable device can be plugged into a laptop or PC from either of its two USB ports. You can buy the USB Vacuum Tube Amp Speaker for $52. [Japan Trend Shop]
Green-house Japan comes back with their latest gadget in the form of the Retro USB Fan. The device comes with two speed settings and an automatic oscillation. The fan draws its power from USB or AA batteries. Measuring 145mm x 133mm x 200mm and weighing at 290 grams, the Green-house Retro USB Fan sells for 1980 Yen ($22) a pop. [Green-house]
If you like the Retro Ingraham case mod, then check out the 1930s Zenith 5-s-29 Radio case mod. Designed by modder Gary Voigt, the computer uses a micro-ATX motherboard instead of a regular ATX motherboard to reduce the size of the case. The computer has a custom water cooling system to keep everything chilled. [bit-tech]
Here is the retro-styled LG Serie 1 TV that uses the old CRT technology with a 4:3 aspect ratio cathode ray tube for you to watch your favorite TV series such as “Brady Bunch” and “I Dream of Jeannie”. This old-fashioned TV screen features a 14-inch diagonal screen with rabbit-ear antennae, chrome legs, and old-school knobs for changing channels and adjusting volume. The LG Serie 1 TV adopts a modern digital tuner, composite video for your retro video game console, and a wireless remote controller. What’s more, you can flip the television between full color, black & white and sepia tone modes. Available in Orange (model 14SR1EB) and a dark brown (model 14SR1DB), the LG Serie 1 Retro Classic TV is currently available only in Korea for 249,000 Won ($216). Read more
If you are a retro-gadget lover, then check out the new USB hub from Marc Jacobs. This cassette tape-shaped USB hub features crudely drawn artwork and three USB ports. Pricing info is unavailable at this time. Read more
Here is the Philco PC from Dave Scultze of Schultzeworks Design that was inspired by a combination of steampunk, a 1954 TV and antique typewriters. Too bad, this retro computer is only a concept. There is no info on when the Philco PC will enter the production stage. See more pictures after the jump. Read more
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]
