Phidgets for modding nuts
If you have a fair number of USB ports left over on your computer, why not give the Phidget Interface Kit a shot? This package comes with a wide range of sensors including a motion, temperature, vibration, light, and magnetic sensors in addition to other cool items that help give your computer greater awareness of its surroundings compared to the average person. There really isn’t any limit to the Phidget Interface Kit since it is as versatile as how your mind works. It is definitely a great tool for those who want to ignite that spark of creativity in the minds of children and D.I.Y. enthusiasts. The entire kit retails for approximately $225.
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Add comment May 20th, 2007
Having a dog can be a great source of joy in your life, but only if you take full responsibility for it. Most homes without fences are great for dogs as they have the freedom to roam about, but sometimes as an owner you will definitely be worried for him if he has not returned after a few hours. The RoamEO GPS unit helps keep track of your dog within a one mile radius, and works with up to three different pets simultaneously. Whenever your pet leaves the designated perimeter, the RoamEO GPS unit will alert you. A shock/voice command collar that alerts the animal should it leave the preset boundary will be available in the next iteration.
We have smart schools, smart bombs, and now, smart doors. This high-tech automated door can be opened to fit your size, although I don’t really see whether there is any practical use for it or not. What if there is a steady stream of fat and thin people walking through it, does that mean the door will open fast enough to accomodate everyone of different sizes? Chances are this door will be a white elephant, taking up more electricity and adding to the global warming woes indirectly. I say stick with well oiled hinges and you’re good to go.
Ladies who want a good laugh at home can surprise their partner with the Gun Shaped Hair Dryer. I suppose if your husband sees you pointing one of these to your head, they’ll automatically start to think about where they have gone wrong and wayward, while bringing out the credit card to soothe your impending “suicide” with the freedom to spend as you wish. This unique hair dryer comes with a trio of settings - low, high, and cold air. Pulling the trigger will not release a bullet as expected, but instead blow the air out. You can pick one from Bathroom Graffiti in blue, purple, pink, and green colors.
While there are already quite a number of fan fixtures with integrated light sources (or is it the other way around?) available, the Blow Ceiling Fan with Light by Luceplan is one of the best looking ones available. Operating on standard electrical wires, you get a quiet fan that creates refreshing breezes, along with a light above the fan blades to keep your pad well lit as dusk falls. Choose from blue, green, orange, multi, or transparent blades. The price tag will definitely put most people off though, as it retails for $744.93.
Some families have trouble coming to an agreement when it comes to regulating the home temperature, especially during winter. In order to ease the pains of arguments, why not pick up this Home Regulator from Matsushita Electric? It boasts a family of penguins on its screen, offering a fun, kid-friendly way of controlling the temperature. This design will also definitely appeal to adults who are averse to technology. While this unique Home Regulator won’t be able to provide an optimal temperature where everyone can agree with, at least it offers an operating environment that diffuses the tension hanging in the air. The downside would the the video game-like appeal to small kids, causing them to cause havoc in the home’s temperature. Better place this out of reach of children!
Forget those puny roll-up keyboards. Here we have the World’s Biggest Piano Mat that measures almost 6.5 feet long and 3 feet wide, giving you a chance to dance and make some tunes simultaneously. Not only do you get standard piano sounds, you can also use the World’s Biggest Piano Mat to belt out songs in 15 other instruments including the saxophone, guitar, and xylophone. The World’s Biggest Piano Mat retails for $49.99 which ain’t half bad at all, considering the amount of exercise and fun it gives your tiny ones. A quartet of AA batteries are required to power this piano of garguantan size.
While everybody “wows” over the iPhone’s delectable touchscreen display, you’re sure to be bowled over by the monster touchscreen display from Dahan. Known as the DH1000W, this touch screen boasts multiple inputs which range from 100″ to a monstrous 220″. A rear projection system was required to showcase the 120″ display at exhibitions. There is no word on pricing as at press time, but those living in Korea will be able to pick up the DH1000W in Korea when fall rolls around. Current compatibility includes Windows XP and 200, with word of Vista support being made available in the near future.
