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The MetroNaps EnergyPod

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:11:11 +0500

The MetroNaps EnergyPod is a great gadget that helps to solve the problem that is faced by millions of people: most work spaces lack a place where an employee can rejuvenate. As the result employees seek rest in inappropriate places, such as desks, conference rooms, cars or even bathrooms.
The MetroNaps EnergyPod was created as the result of years of research and thousands of design hours. With the MetroNaps EnergyPod you get the great possibility to enhance your energy quickly and very effectively. One of the greatest advantages of the MetroNaps EnergyPod is the possibility to install it almost anywhere.

iPad Cam-Case Concept Equip Your iPad with a Camera

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Do you know what the Apple iPad lacks? Many things. Beginning with Flash support and ending with possibility to work with USB, memory cards and camera. It is understood that using a camera in an iPad is utopia, however, a webcam seems to be really nice for making video calls. Chet Rosales offers a solution of this problem. His case is equipped with a camera that can be rotated. The iPad is put inside this case. According to the author of the idea such a case will provide additional protection for the iPad if it falls down.

Pianos Silhouette MP3 Player Concept

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Most digital players feature some bizarre functions, most of them essential and some of them frivolous. If were looking for bizarre MP3s, heres one that youll definetly love: the Piano Silhouette (assuming that you dont suck at playing the piano!).
Basically, you can listen to music and you can also create some interesting songs. Below (after the break) are more photos and description of this magnificent gadget.
The Piano Silhouette, is a new MP3 player concept which can help you to be a music composer by making your own music by combining a music and recording you own music composition. The Piano Silhouette not only able to play along with music just like when you do a karaoke. This music device has been supported by a digital technology that able to make a new system and experience of music audiophile. The Piano Silhouette is 12 centimeters long, 4.5 centimeters wide, and features a rechargeable battery. The Piano Silhouette has compatible with a USB as charging system and data connection include a small LCD complete with a 350mm audio output channel and polymer material soft piano keyboard.

Window Phone Concept With Weather Forecast

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Seunghan Song, who is known for its interesting concepts, has presented one more mobile phone concept- Window Phone. The idea of a mobile phone that looks like a window came to the authors idea after a meteorologists mistake when there was rainy weather instead of the promised sunny day. The concept is a fully transparent phone whose display symbolizes window and shows the current weather.
The author says that the current weather conditions, as well as weather forecast will be received by the Window Phone from a few websites. Unfortunately, most probably this gadget will remain a concept only.

The Re-clock Minutes Do Not Matter

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:11:11 +0500

The Re-clock is an unfinished business. What it is? It is a full-fledge time-telling device that has no minutes and even no method for showing how many minutes have passed during the hour. The concept seems to be strange, but it is really post-worthy, because it has a very interesting way of telling the hours though the layers of cloth-face. Some people can say that this device is absolutely useless, however, it really looks interesting and very stylish, so at least it is a nice thing for those who love everything that looks unusual. With this clock you will never have to care about the minutes.

Cute Analog Watch from a Spanish Designer

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Most people are convinced that only TokyoFlash company invents most fantastic watches, however, this is whong. In fact this analog timepiece designed by a designer from Spain is a truly great piece of design. While other design look for very unusual or very complicated ways of displaying the time, the Koko Muo display the time in very elegant way that is likely to seem very nice to many people. The watch is made entirely from titanium. The outer ring of the watch shows minutes in a semicircle, while the inner ring shows hours with a broader semicircle. The broader semicircle also displays the a.m hours with a color that is different from the p.m hours. To cut a long story short, this is a very stylish watch that looks like a speedometer of a sport car. This nice watch offers a really unique time in an analog watch.

Blood Pressure Monitor For Blind and Visually Impaired People

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:11:11 +0500

For a blind person many simple things seem to be impossible, even such a simple procedure as measurement of blood pressure. Due to this fantastic blood pressure monitor blind and visually impaired people get the great possibility to make health checks independently. The secret of the device is quite simple the device features an integrated measurements system that first measures the blood pressure very accurately and then different bumps that are triggered by a microcomputer appear on the surface of the device, thus a blind person can read the figures using the Braille. The device is very comfortable to use, because it is made out of soft material due to which the monitor can be easily strapped around the wrist. This device will definitely improve quality of life of blind and visually impaired people, because it will help a person depraved of vision to check health on his or her own.

Samsung Proxima

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:11:11 +0500

The Samsung Proxima A Great Device For Those Who Often Lose Their Phones
May be there are people who never forget cellphones at home, however, Ive never met such a person. Neither I know a person who never misplaces his or her cellphone. Every day millions of people spend an awful lot of time on searching for their cellphones all over the home and lots of people lose their phones in public places. Is there a solution? Yes, there is the fantastic Samsung Proxima.
The Samsung Proxima is really fantastic, because it features a wristband that acts as a dock for a detachable cellphone. There is a proximity sensor due to which the wristband emits a tone or vibrates in case if the phone is too far from its. Due to this nice device you can easily find yoru phone just press a button! However, these are not all the pluses of the Samsung Proxima. IT is important that you can detect nearby contacts using the same device. Thus you can set your privacy and location details.
How often do you forget your cellphone at home? How often do you misplace it and how long does it take until you find it again? How many phones have you lost in public places? Well, the answer to this questions for many of us is a lot, so its time to solve this using the Samsung Proxima.

The iPad Clamshell Notebook

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Experiments with non-standard use of iPad tablet computer go on. Do you remember the quite doubtful modding - the 25-year old Macintosh with tablet computer casing? This time the idea is similar, however the envelope is a bit fresher this is the iBook G3 Clamshell notebook that had quite an unusual rounded case for its 2001 year of manufacture and thus entered the history of portable computers.
The iBook G3 was based on the PowerPC processor with frequency of 300-466 MHz, that in modern times turns computer into a stylish typewriter. Perhaps that is why an unknown moder decided to renovate the devices configuration.
As the result the iPad Clamshell notebook appeared. The device has a touch screen (formerly known as iPad tablet computer) and new keyboard that is connected with the tablet by Bluetooth protocol. In general, modding can be considered quite successful, however, it has one and quite a sad minus the notebook cannot be closed there is a high risk to damage the screen.

Slim But Watch It! Wide Load Coming Thru

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Lukasz Natkaniec presents the OM wireless and optical mouse featuring an ultra slim profile. This probably is the slimmest mouse created up to this date. The main idea about this mouse is to help users hands relax even while working and avoid strain on hands. If you think that the incredible slimness (10 mm at the highest point) can be difficult to apply then think it twice. The mouse has been made extra wide in order to accommodate a man's hand and provide maximum support. It's pretty much like moving a piece of paper around on a desk with no curled fingers and force. Fulfilling the intended function the design of this mouse also makes it possible to fit it in your briefcase, backpack, luggage, etc.

Futuristic Handled Console by Mario Troise

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Mario Troise welcomes you to the future of handled gaming. Troise has designed a one screen Nintendo DS concept that seems to be really fantastic and incredible, because it would have almost everything. The concept is very similar to the current Nintendo DS in many respects. The DS would be 3D, it would have 2 motion sensing cameras and GPS. One of the cameras is placed on the front and the other one on the back. The cameras can track the movements of the players in such a way that they can interact with the games through their facial expression or hands.

However, the DS also has mechanical buttons beautiful and functional

Shark Mouse

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:11:11 +0500

This mouse is designed for those who love unusually looking things. This is a computer mouse that actually does not look like a mouse, it looks like a shark. Well, not only unusual appearance makes this device great. Also the mouse, or shark mouse is made out of recyclable thermoplast body and provides minimum contact with the surface this leads to reduced friction, so the mouse moves very softly.

Luminous Paper Money

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Sometimes we have to hand out money in the dark and in such situations you are likely to hand out the wrong currency notes. Such situations often happen and your loss becomes another mans gain. This will never happen to you if you have the Luminous Paper money. These are notes that emit soft glow allowing you to see money even at night without any other source of light. The invention is especially useful for people with bad sight.

Top Ten Best keyboards

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:11:11 +0500

10. Cherrys J84-2800

This keyboard was introduced for the healthcare/medical market. It helps to controal the spread of infections in hospitals and other medical facilities. Everyone guesses that a keyboard being touched with hands is a source of infections, however, the Cherrys J84-2800 is a washable keyboard, so it can be easily disinfected. It has a fully-sealed rubber casing rated to NEMA 4. Due to this peculiarity it can be rinsed and cleaned with cleaning fluids. Thus this keyboard can be used in areas with strict hygiene demands beginning with operating rooms and ending with dialysis centers. What is more, this really cool keyboard can be rolled up and put in a pocket.

9. Luxeed Dynamic Pixel LED keyboard

This keyboard features LEDs due to which it can individually light each key and the user can choose the color. What is more, the keyboard can perform truly amazing tricks, for instance an animated rainbow across the keys. Also it can make each key light when the user presses it. Well, it has many amazing features. There are 4 preset buttons above the arrow keys. These buttons can be used to instantly choose between different lit skin presets. For instance, you can set up a glowing skin for your favorite computer game and you can choose a separate color to indicate each key action.

8. DX1 Keyboard

This truly awesome keyboard is invented for computer game fans who seem to be already tired of the standard QWERTY keyboards. It is not a secret that hands differ in sizes, also it is known that every player has his own manner to press the buttons. The DX1 Input System is an innovative configuration of movable keys . You can customize the keys layout according to your preferences and work style, and this way you are likely to improve your efficiency and to save time. Perhaps there is no reason mentioning that this keyboard was invented by a game enthusiast.

7. Optimus Tactus Keyboard

This nice keyboard is not a simple keyboard you are used to. This is an unusual keyboard and if you like everything that is unusual, than it is likely to catch your attention. The Optimus Tactus keyboard does differ from other keyboards: the fact is that it does not have any physical keys. Instead, this keyboard features programmable keyboard surface.It is similar to customizable keyboards. Actually, the entire keyboard is a touchscreen. One more great peculiarity the keyboard can be switched from typing mode to video mode. There are no other unusual features the keyboard has a normal size and an ordinary colors it is a clean keyboard slate.

6. A1 Pro-USB Keyboard with Handwriting Recognition

This keyboard cannot be called really revolutionary, because handwriting recognition software already exits. The keyboard is full-size. Besides handwriting recognition if features stylish and super thin design. The handwriting recognition system of the keyboard is very sensitive. The writing pad of this gadget doubles as a mouse.

5. Virtual Laser Keyboard

The greatest thing about this keyboard is that it projects a full-size keyboard onto a table or any other flat surface by leveraging the power of laser and infrared technology. The keyboard has detection technology based on optical recognition. This technology enables him or her to tap the keys, or to be precise the images of the keys with realistic tapping sounds.

4. G19 Gaming Keyboard

Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard is a very sophisticated device. It features 2 USB ports due to which data transfer to and from peripherals is possible at fantastic speeds. Believe it of not, even 5 keys can be pressed simultaneously. The keyboard has Tiltable color GamePanel LCS showing fantastic levels of information VOIP communication data, video playback, system information and many others. Due to user-selectable black lights the user can play even in the dark.

3. Senseboard

There is no need to have a keyboard your finger movements are translated directly. A prototype of this truly fantastic keyboard was developed in 2001 and now it has become reality!

2. Optimus Maximus

This keyboard has a small organic light-emitting diode display behind each key. Due to this the user can change the appearance of any key at will. With te customizable layout of this keyboard the user can conveniently use any language Cyrillic, Georgian, Arabic, etc and any other symbols numerals, HTML codes, mathematics functions and so on. This means that the user can customise the setup to his taste. The keyboard looks very stunning, it does catch attention and does make any heavy computer user dream of it.

1. Xynergi Keyboard

This keyboard that costs 28.000 $ is designed for professional media editing studios. With this keyboard engineers can do many things: capture audio, add effects, mix many tracks together as well as edit video files. Well, an average customers is not likely to buy this keyboard, however it is likely to catch attention of small recording studios and media companies.

Collapsible Ladder by Itay Laniado

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:11:11 +0500

This truly great device that is made out of metal and wood is designed by Itay Laniado. It presents a ladder that is hold together with one single ratchet strap clamp that forms two of the rungs. What is great about this ladder? This is its collapsibility. The user can jam the ladder in virtually any crack or nook.
The ladder is very convenient to use, because it disassembles and assembles in a very compact way. There are no screws and no glue. The ratchet can be used as the handle that holds the ladder.

Mimeo More Interactive Way of Making Calls and Sending Messages

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Mimeo is a cellphone concept that provides more interactive making calls and sending messages. The device features a writable bended body with a signal light on top of the phone. Also there is a OLED touchscreen for efficient functioning.

There is a call button on the bottom part of the device and a write button due to which the user can make calls and that makes the surface writable. There is a stylus on the end. The stylus acts as a pen nib when writing with the device. Together with intuitive and convenient use the Mimeo features 4 different themes for the surface when the phone is not in use, so it can become a great icon of style.

Innovative Lighting System Concept For Greater Look Of Commercial Interiors

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Want your commercial interior to have a brand new look? Get familiar with the new lighting system concept you will like it.

It presents a flexible, modular and at the same time stylish lighting system that is made of dual layer white polycarbonate slanted sheets. It looks like conventional boat sails. There are two layers upper and lower. The lights are attached on the inside layers between the two layers mentioned above.

One of the layers (the upper one) is incised in stripes. Though these stripes lights glow in a very interesting manner that provides truly fantastic aesthetics. Each of the units can have its own color, for instance green, cyan or magenta. What to intensity of light, it may vary with different colors. Each of the units has a metal tube base due to which the user can fix the device on the wall. Also this tube provides easy rotation for multi-directional lightings.

The Touch & Go Navigation System

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:11:11 +0500

The Touch & Go is a navigation system that is intended for the blind people. With help of this device a blind person can be self-directed.

The Touch & Go system is a wearable navigator with a hand gadget, an earpiece and a tactile display providing directions as a map. The Touch & Go gives direction at 1:1000 scale remaining in the center of the position of the one who uses it. There is an indicating arrow that directs the user to move in. Also it supports the person who uses it via auditory signals to the earphone. The earphone features an ultrasonic transmitter-receiver.
The device is very convenient to use. It always remained tied with the users hand with straps.

Ten Most Interesting Three-Wheeled Concept Vehicles

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Here you will find information about the best and the most interesting three-wheeled concept cars. Some of these concept cars will be soon available while others are still no more than imaginative brilliance.

Hodge Hawk Three-Wheeler Concept

This car was designed by Alex Hodge from New Zealand. The car features an all-glass roof door and a body molded from fiberglass. The concept car is powered by a 999c V-Twin engine generating 120 horsepower.

2005 Peugeot 20Cup Concept

This vehicle, like many other three-wheeled concept cars is one more step to erase the difference between a car and a bike. The car is powered by a 4-cylinder petrol engine (direct injection). The engine generates 170-horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque.

Matus Prochaczkas 3-Wheel Concept Car

This concept car is the result of the brilliant work of Matus Prochaczka. The vehicle is run by magnetic power and utilizes an electric engine. The engine of the car features the same polarity as the road, thus the car is propelled forward. The car was awarded with the Unseen Technology award at the Interior Motives Design Awards in 2007.

Marotti Three-Wheeled Concept Car

This vehicle was developed by Marotti a private company. The car has a very interesting design and is powered by a 750cc Honda engine. The engine generates 100 horsepower.

Aptera 2e Electric Car

This car was developed by Aptera Motors. This is a very aerodynamically efficient vehicle that comes with gullwing doors and a fluid exterior form. The three-wheel designed vehicle is propelled by an electric motor that hits 60 mph in less than 10 seconds.

Hayabusa Reverse Trike TT-Busa

This vihicle is just a modified Suzuki Hayabusa. The vehicle comes with an extended swinger and a custom dual-wheel front. The car resembles a motorcycle more than a car this is its uniqueness. It is considered to be one of the worlds fastest motorcycles as it can hit top speeds of 186 mph.

2009 Campagna T-Rex

2009 Campagna T-Rex is developed by Campagna company from Canada. The vehicle is powered by a 197-horsepower Kawasaki engine. Sprints from naught to 60 mph in about 3.92 seconds.

Energya Three Wheel Concept By Higgins-Aube

This vehicle is developed by Higgins-Aube Inc. The vehicle was designed as a sports car that can seat two. The car is powered by a motorcycle engine with 6 speed sequential transmission. Manufacturers promise to develop it with an electric power technology.

Volkswagen GX3 3-wheel concept

This concept comes from California. The vehicle looks like a sports car. Features protruding front wheels and open roof-top. The car has a 2.6 liter engine that produces 125-horsepower. The engine produces 125-horsepower and allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds.

Peugeot RD: Electric three-wheeler concept

This vehicle is designed by Carlos Arturo Torres Tovar in 2008. The car is designed with ease-of-navigation in mind. Comes with a panoramic roof due to which all-round visibility is provided. The electric motor of the car is environmentally-friendly.

Eco Shower

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:11:11 +0500

Eco Shower is a self powered shower designed by Paul Frigout. How does it work? The user has to move his or her feet to make it work. As the user steppes he or she generates the power needed to make the water go woosh. In this device water flows though a turbine in the shower head and produces electricity that heats the water. Thus the device uses the weight of user to recycle water and to heat it up.

It is very easy to use the weight. Your feet rest on wooden blocks on the floor of the shower. When the bloc hit the bottom a metallic cylinder appears and the difference of texture makes you move your feet like a dance. Each of the blocs pushes water that is stored underneath and the water goes upper tank.
The shower uses only eco-friendly materials, it does not contain ceramic, because this material is evil and cannot be recycled. Instead the shower uses Ice Stone that is made out of recycled glass, concrete and steel.