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Elmoto Electric Bicycle
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Transportation
Help out the little guy and help save the planet at the same time. A couple of German engineers got together to develop the Elmoto, an electric bicycle powered by a 2KW engine. The bike can go for 40 miles on a single lithium-ion battery charge that will only cost about seventy cents. Weighing only 45kg, the aluminum framed vehicle retails for $5,700.00. Because the Elmoto was made with no outside help or funding, the developers are trying to sell 100 globally by the end of this year and mass produce in 2010.
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Jaimie Mantzel Giant Robot Project
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Science
Trek into the mountains of Vermont this summer, and you may see an actual Giant Robot. Jaimie Mantzel has been working on his creation for a while now, and says that he is hoping for a springtime debut. When completed, the aluminum bot will be 12 ft. tall, 18 ft. across and Jaimie will pilot it via cockpit. Take a look at his site that is filled with video of the project and many of his other ones. By the way, if you like what you see and can’t wait for the time when Giant Robots dominate the planet, a donation would probably be graciously appreciated.
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Audio-Technica SOLiDGE Forged Speakers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Music
Japan’s Audio-Technica is releasing a new line of portable speakers they have dubbed SOLiDGE. Made of a forged aluminum structure, the manufacturing is similar to that of Katana swords. The company claims that using that technique will enhance their “signature sound” by reducing vibrations. We are not sure that is true, but we certainly like their looks. Due out January 23, the AT-SPS7 will cost about $280.00 while smaller the ATH-SPS5 will retail for about $130.00.
Read More | GEDDEM
Kisai Tenmetsu Watch
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech
Toykoflash has a new watch for the holidays. The Tenmetsu, the second in their Kisai series, is made of aluminum with an LED animation mode. At a 220mm maximum wrist size, red, green and amber lights display hours, minutes, month and date. Fortunately, the instructions for the water resistant watch come in both Japanese and English. Get yours for $257.32 in either black or silver with worldwide free shipping.
Read More | Tokyoflash
Unboxing Live 043: Aluminum & Glass MacBook Pro
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Features, Laptop, Videocasts
Sure, we’ve already put up a MacBook Pro 2008 unboxing gallery, but we figured there might be a few of you out there who’d want to see the unboxing action in video form - so here it is. We bring you a look at the newly redesigned MacBook Pro, which launched just a few days ago. In case you missed it, the MacBook Pro now has an aluminum unibody enclosure, a glass display (which means, glossy - not matte,) and even a glass single-button trackpad.
If you’re wondering how these stack up to the older models, be sure to check out our MacBook and MacBook Pro redesign comparison video.
Read More | MacBook Pro Product Page
Grill n Table
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Household, Misc. Tech
Now you can play Japanese Chef with the Grill n Table. Six students in Quebec teamed up to design this prototype that combines an aluminum grill with wooden patio furniture. The group, known as the Dial_6 Faction, were told to create something to “encourage” the use of aluminum. The table will seat up to eight diners who can watch the master/mistress of the house prepare dinner and chat at the same time. Just watch out for cooks who like to toss their burgers.
Read More | Elite Choice
MIT Makes Inexpensive Solar Dish
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Editorial, Misc. Tech, Science
A team of MIT students has successfully tested a prototype solar dish by lighting a plank of wood on fire. The system is a 12 ft. wide mirrored dish made of thin, inexpensive aluminum tubing and strips of mirror. It concentrates sun rays by a factor of 1,000, enough heat to melt a steel bar. Because water in the tubing turns to steam, the team is hoping that could revolutionize energy production as we know it. We think it’s great and would certainly opt for solar panels over building more nuclear power plants, as was recently suggested by a certain presidential contender.
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Things we need: Saeco Etienne Louis Espresso Machine
Looking like a mix between an old school water mine and a sports implement from a science fiction movie, the Saeco Etienne Louis Espresso Machine leaves both coffee lovers and industrial designers alike weak at the knees. Constructed of polished aluminum this glorious gadget provides a caffeine-slinging presencein your kitchen that few appliances can. While this product is not yet showing up on Saeco’s website expect it soon, followed by a virtual mob of buyers looking to scoop up their own copy of this truly unique piece of functional art.
Read More | Boing Boing Gadgets
Thermaltake Keyboard Stays Cool
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Peripherals
Sweaty palms? Thermaltake’s Soprano Keyboard is made of brushed and polished aluminum to keep it from heating up. At a size of 425 x 203 x 26mm and weight of 1245g, it features scissor switch technology for increased keystroke lifespan. In colors of black and white, it also has built-in hotkeys Internet, E-mail, My Favorite, Search, and Volume, and 0º tilt for comfort. Check Thermaltake for availability and price. Now if they only offered a sweatless mouse.
Read More | Fareastgizmos
Unboxing Live 023: The New iMac
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Features, PC, Videocasts
This episode was sponsored by Geek Squad’s Idea Festival. Submit your ideas for using technology to save the planet at ideafest.geeksquad.com.
In this episode of Unboxing Live, we show you the new Apple iMac. The new aluminum and glass iMac was announced yesterday, and we were able to get our hands on one for your (and our) unboxing pleasure. We show you the new iMac, along with everything else that is packed in, including the newly redesigned Apple keyboard.
Let us know what you think, or what you want us to unbox next!
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