Gadgets

LEGO Guitar Amp

Saturday, 19 May 2012 17:27 Written by John

LEGO Princeton Reverb Guitar Amp

Dave Chatterson, a 28-year-old guitarist from Kitchener-Waterloo, has created this cool detailed replica of a Fender Princeton Reverb amp using the classic plastic LEGO building bricks. In other words, a creation that will look great together with the LEGO Guitar.

 

Chatterson’s Lego/Princeton handiwork simply must be seen to be believed. It’s unbelievably detailed—guts and everything. Lego cabinet, grille, handle, fittings, speaker, knobs, switches, jacks, tube chart, reverb tank, power cord and footswitch. It has a removable Lego chassis, for God’s sake, with Lego tubes, wires, transformer, capacitors and stuff. It even has a Lego Fender logo on the front, sort of.

LEGO Princeton Reverb Guitar Amp

Head over to the official Fender website for more photos of the LEGO Princeton Reverb Amp and an interview with Dave Chatterson.

 

Stylish Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker System

Saturday, 19 May 2012 05:16 Written by John

Wireless Speaker

This stylish (and maybe somewhat Xbox-ish?) speaker system can be used both indoor and outdoor, and it is capable of delivering a “big sound” from up to 150 feet away using a 2.4GHz wireless link.

The 20 watt transmitter signal goes through walls and obstacles indoors and out, so nothing gets between you and your music.

Plug in your iPod, iPhone, computer, stereo, MP3 player, all 3.5mm or RCA audio output devices and enjoy.

Use AC power, or batteries if you’d like – you get complete freedom whenever you want.

Wireless Speaker Remote

Product Features

  • Supports all types of audio inputs including RCA inputs for home theater
  • Supports MP3 players, computers, iPods, iPhones and more
  • Remote included in indoor/outdoor wireless speaker system
  • Cordless outdoor speakers are weather resistant
  • Indoor/outdoor wireless speaker system with 2 AC adapters
  • 1 dual power transmitter with 1 AC adapter
  • Comes with user manual for cordless outdoor speakers
  • 900 MHz transmitter sends audio signals without speaker wire
  • Wireless indoor/outdoor speakers can use battery power or adapter
  • Add additional cordless outdoor speakers to enhance listening
  • Create outdoor surround sound with weather resistant indoor/outdoor wireless speakers
  • Cordless outdoor speakers can be up to 150 feet away from audio source
  • Wireless indoor/outdoor speakers are perfect for poolside, spa, BBQ and deck
  • Graphite color only.
  • The Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker is available at The Sharper Image for $129.99.

USB 180° Swivel Hub

Friday, 18 May 2012 17:13 Written by John

USB 180° Swivel Hub

This hub features four 2.0 hi-speed ports and the possibility to rotate two of them 180 degrees. Useful when you want to hide some cables behind your desk, but still want to have easy access to one or two ports.

The blue USB 2.0 180° Swivel Hub is available at usbfever.com for $22.99. The optional A/C power adaptor (UK, US and EU) will cost you an extra $5.

Features:

  • Adds 4 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports, backward compatible with 1.1
  • Power LED indicator
  • Ergonomic designs
  • Fully Compliant with USB 2.0 Specification
  • Supports data transfer rate at 1.5/12/480Mb/s
  • Plug-N-Play
  • Individual Port over-current protection

USB 180° Swivel Hub

WowWee Femisapien Robot – Detailed Review

Friday, 18 May 2012 04:49 Written by John

WowWee Femisapien Robot

The first detailed review ever of WowWee’s Femisapien robot (see previous sneak peek videos) is now online. Check out the video from RobotsRule:

In-depth review and companion video gives solid coverage of Femisapien’s revolutionary new touch based interface and shows several of her many truly unique and entertaining behaviors. Most importantly, the video shows that she is the first truly capable dancing robot in the consumer price range.

The review page contains critical tips for potential buyers.

Femisapien is scheduled for release this month and is already shipping in the Hong Kong and some Asian markets. Her estimated U.S. price is $99.

Thanks to Robert Oschler at RobotsRule.com!

Innovator High Performance USB R/C Helicopter

Thursday, 17 May 2012 16:34 Written by John

The Taiwanese company Thunder Tiger has come up with an advanced radio-controlled helicopter for those looking for something more than the average indoor choppers.

 

A built-in USB connector allows you to read warnings and control settings such as throttle curve, pitch curve, servo travel and gyro gain from your own computer.

Here’s a cheesy video demonstration of the Innovator R/C helicopter:

There are two main versions of the Innovator Series- Innovator MD530 and Innovator EXP. Both models have similar dimension and basic structure. Only few parts are different between the two.

Innovator MD530 features with stability, smoothly, and graceful flying performance to make it is suitable for the scale lovers or beginner. Innovator EXP, utilizes a high performance power system to make it fully aerobatic.

Both models are available in ARF (almost ready to fly) super combo form and with or without a 2.4 GHz transmitter.

Innovator High Performance USB R/C Helicopter

More information about the Innovator High Performance USB R/C Helicopter can be found at innovator-rc.com. There is word on pricing or availability.

 

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