Join Audio Technica AT-727 Sound Burger
Go retro with the Audio Technica AT-727 Sound Burger – this clamp-like 8″ record player was first developed to go up against Sony’s Walkman cassette player, but needless to say it failed miserably which is why you don’t see the iPod being dubbed as the “Sound Burger of the 21st century”, do you? Still, one must admit this retro design does have some rather nifty aesthetics. Unfortunately, it isn’t exactly portable enough to fit into your pocket due to the way the record is played. How times have changed…
Source: Crunchgear
USB Microphone with direct monitor output.
M-Audio recently revealed a new USB microphone. It’s got a pretty fancy name: M-Audio’s Session Music Producer microphone.
What sets it apart from the pack is the embedded headphone jack, which allows its user to monitor the input without any delay. It’s known that all USB audio inputs have delays, and for some this might be a real benefit.
At $99. it’s not as expensive as the other M-Audio USB microphones. This and the fact that it comes with the Session recording software set the target audience clearly to ‘amateurs’. It’s built to be a pretty useful gadget for anyone who’d like to practice their singing, and prepare for the next karaoke night out.
Via SciFi Tech.
Tolne camera ships with filter sets for variety
Takara Tomy now targets ladies in their 20s with these colorful and chic 35mm plastic cameras better known as “Tolne”. I’m like a fish out of water when it comes to the Japanese language, but I do understand that “Tolne” is a play on the phrase “toru ne”, which means “I’m gonna take your picture, ok?”. Each $35 purchase comes with filter sets that enable you to throw in some special effects into the final picture. Some of these filters include “dramatic frame”, “deform”, and “cross light.” Great if you want to experiment with old school film cameras and its results.
Source: Tokyo Mango
One for the smokers: a cool vintage lighter!
A few weeks ago, when ordering some motorcycle gear, I took a random look at the ‘Presents&co.’ section. There I found a lighter that caught my eye.
Made of first-grade but vintage-looking brass, it’s a replica of those used by French soldiers in the first World War.
It’s an inexpensive gadget which is always a pleasure to look at. You’ll see a bigger picture and a video after the break.
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The Legendary Marshall Amp is now a DAB Radio
The classic and legendary Marshall amplifier, famous for being used by guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page, among many others, is the inspiration for a cool digital DAB radio made by Pure and Evoke.
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Original 1983 iPhone (PIC)
The iPhone may be Apple’s first “official” phone, but apparently they toyed with the idea 25 years ago. Way back in 1983, designer Hartmut Esslinger, the same guy who made the Apple IIc computer, came up with this phone/tablet prototype.
Writing an electronic check with the 1983 iPhone.
The 1983 version of the iPhone obviously never made it into production, but it’s still a cool concept. Although writing a physical electronic check seems a little silly now that we have online banking. The image is from fudder.de.
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Valuables stored in a can of soup
At first glance, this can of Campbells soup might look pretty ordinary, but it is actually a safe that lets you store your petty jewelry without making it look like a prime suspect during a burglary. This will probably be the last place the thief will want to check, unless he is famished and has a love for canned soup. You ought to be able to store a fair amount of dough inside in rolls, so the £12.49 investment is well worth the price in terms of safety. You can also choose from the WD-40 or Sprite can safes.
For nostalgic techies: Steampunk Watches
There are pretty many fans of Steampunk, including me. Some die-hard fans have created modern tech disguised under Steampunk masks.
Also, most of today’s watches are quite boring, and follow the same design line. A clean, simple bezel with a leather or metal armband, seamlessly fit most of the time. Some are nice to look at, the others are dedicated to just being practical.
A Japanese company has decided to cater to our taste and manufacture a whole range of steampunk-themed watches. They all respect the intricate, aged theme of the genre, but are powered by modern Seiko or Citizen machinery.
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