Archives for May 2005
The Cool Fan Mouse
Juniper Foo | May 23, 2005
Since the practice of shaking hands is unlikely to go out of vogue, sweaty palm sufferers may have a solution in hand, literally. The Cool Fan Mouse (now why didn’t anyone think of it sooner?) sports a quiet fan within its innards which, when activated by a switch on the side, will circulate air through vents and shutters to cool your hands. Plus it looks pretty cool, too, with discotheque-like LED lights adorning its hump top. However, for those used to Microsoft's more solid scroller, this rodent's scroll wheel looks just a wee bit too plasticky.
Ready, set, lights and fan!
Price: US$19.99
Availability: Logisys
Device: Mouse
Basic specs: Optical 800dpi mouse with cooling fan, 6ft-long coil-coated wire, USB/PS2 combo connectors, supports Windows 95/98/2000/Me/NT/XP, plug-and-play, no drivers needed, integrated with Blue LED, choice of silver, red, blue or black
Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers
Juniper Foo | May 20, 2005
In a galaxy not so far away (try earth), where crazy fan boys are willing to cough out hard-earned lucre to own a piece of Star Wars or parade amidst saner fellowmen as Sith Lords or Storm Troopers, the Force FX Lightsaber is one collectible that's guaranteed to bring out the Jedi in anyone. That said, this isn't for dueling purposes. Nor is it a toy. The sticker price alone should cue you in to that. Having said that, these licensed replicas need more than the Force to activate them, like a fresh set of batteries.
On the Light Side, Anakin Skywalker's saber is a Blue Blade from Revenge of the Sith. For those who've turned to the Dark Side, check out Darth Vader's Red Blade from Empire Strikes Back. Or see both blades lighted up
Price: S$235 (US$119)
Availability: Hobby shops, including one at Suntec City; or check out ThinkGeek
Device: Star Wars collectible
Basic specs: Glowing blades with realistic power-up/down effects, authentic sound effects digitally recorded from movie, motion sensor-controlled sound effects, power-up, idle hum, clash, and power-down, durable metal hilt, sturdy polycarbonate blade attached to hilt, custom-designed display stand
Edith the Mailbox
Juniper Foo | May 19, 2005
There're no batteries, wires or processor chip to this low-tech creation, but it earns a spot in Gadgetbuzz for pushing the envelope on those boring boxy mailboxes hanging by a wire on gates. Canadian designer Adriean Koleric has even given his brainchild a name--Edith. Recently showcased at the biannual 2005 FROST/THAW furniture exhibit in Edmonton, Edith possesses plenty of sass in blazing pink and a free-flowing design that should bring a smile on any postman's face despite the welcoming canine committee at the doorstep.
Open sesame here | Edith standing tall
Price: C$500 (US$416)
Availability: See Web site
Device: Mailbox
Basic specs: Welded steel, illuminated frosted plexi-glass letters on front with light sensitive transformer, large enough to accommodate magazines and newspapers
Samsung's Silver Nano Health System
Juniper Foo | May 18, 2005
Remember Mork and Mindy? "I am Mork from Ork, nano nano". Well, the Koreans are flagging their own nano handshake by biting the silver bullet when it comes to home appliances. Just yesterday, local media were invited to ogle both the gamut of 20 Samsung models heading for Singapore, as well as the more mammalian variant of models parading in tight silver skinsuits at the Silver Nano Health System media launch. While silver's just another color to you, the ancients apparently employed it successfully as a remedy to sterilize and deodorize. And given the recent SARS and bird flu scare in the region, Samsung (besides competitor LG) has--like any good company--capitalized on this and given its own spin to silver's efficacy. The result is a process that safely coats fabrics, filters and surfaces with bacteria-fighting silver armor.
Whatever your flavor, Samsung has it. Expect to see washing machines and refrigerators (which made a tentative debut in the local market last year), vacuum cleaners for the first time, as well as mobile phones and airconditioning units armed with silver nano. Expect also to pay a premium of about 15 percent for all that goodness endorsed by a little Silver Nano Health System sticker.
Here's Samsung's pitch:
Price: N.A.
Availability: Home appliance outlets
Device: Germ-busting home electronic appliances
Basic specs: N.A.
Samsung E800 special edition
Juniper Foo | May 17, 2005
This time, Samsung's gone way over the top for ladies' phones, interpreting chick chic as hot pink with tons of faux bling bling adorning it. Even ditsy Simple Life starlet Paris Hilton will cringe to be seen with the overdone E800. But if flash is your thang, then go for it.
Other girly makeovers: Betsey Johnson Samsung E315, Anna Sui and DVF
Via slashphone.com
Price: N.A.
Availability: N.A.
Device: Designer phone
Basic specs: Soft slider, dualband, onboard camera, 16-bit LCD screen
Crave is...
The name says it all. Crave is our new blog about cool gadgets and other crushworthy stuff.
Drop us an email if you have tips or suggestions.
Crave for...
» Mobile Phones (751)
» Digital Cameras (413)
» Notebooks (474)
» PC & Peripherals (503)
» Handhelds (254)
» Printers (44)
» Home AV (504)
» Music & Play (435)
» Gadgets (966)
» Future Tech (163)
Copyright © 2008 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.
