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Butterfly Pen

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:30:40 +0000

Time to update a classic that updated a classic. Imagine this: two rival gangs, one named the Jets and one named the Sharks. They live in Anytown, and any time they meet, they rumble. And dance a bit. And when they rumble, they pull out their Butterfly Knife-Styled Pens and show off their tricks. Why? Because this pen can flip and spin and write and it’s just plain awesome. And, as you know, the pen is mightier than the sword.

What the above illustrates is just how mind-blowing this Butterfly Knife-Styled Pen really is. You can do all sorts of crazy tricks with it, and unlike a real butterfly knife, you can’t cut yourself as you learn! And butterfly knives can’t write anything, but this pen can. But enough blabbing – watch the video, imagine it’s you, and think of how everyone will idolize you and your pen flinging skills. It’s all about the skillz, people; the ess-kay-eye-ell-ell-zoyeah!

Butterfly Knife-Styled Pen

This pen opens and closes like a butterfly knife, so (with practice) you’ll learn sophisticated moves, two-handed tricks, quick-flips, spins, aerials, and how to manipulate combinations of these tricks.
Features:
- Constructed from three pieces of close-tolerance polymer.
- Positioning dynamics allow you to swing and rotate the pen, changing its speed and center of gravity while flipping and twirling.
- Refined symmetry with even weight ratio (end-to-end and side-to-side) balances the pen through motion and force.
Includes: One black pen (blue ink)
Dimensions: 4.5″ closed; 7.75″ open

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Best Tech Deals Of Summer 09

Salman Khan — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:31:46 +0000

Amazon
Through July 31, get a free iPod shuffle with the purchase of an ooma Core VoIP phone system. Add the ooma and an iPod shuffle to your cart and see the discount at checkout. Through today, get Blu-ray movies for $15.99 and under, including The Terminator ($12.99), Unforgiven ($9.49), and American History X ($12.99).

NewEgg.com
Get an Acer Aspire laptop, complete with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, and Nvidia GeForce 9600M GS for $599 when you use code EMCLVNR29.

Get a full list of this week’s best tech deals, after the jump.

ACD Systems 3-for-1 Summer Deal
Get ACDSee Photo Manager 2009, Photo Editor 2008, and FotoSlate 4 for only $49.99. Offer expires August 15.

Best Buy
Purchase any Mitsubishi HDTV and get a VUDU HD Internet movie player and $50 Best Buy gift card both for free! Also, the 10MP FUJIFILM FinePix z200fd digital camera is on clearance for $109.99.

Buy.com
Get a Samsung 933SN 18.5-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor for $93.99 after rebate.

Dell.com
Dell’s ultraportable Adamo notebook got a price drop this week, now costing $1,500 for the 1.2-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 2GB DDR3 memory model and $2,300 for the 1.4-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4GB DDR3 memory version.

GameStop
Get a free Wii game when you purchase a Wii gaming console. Offer ends July 26.

HP.com
Save up to 50 percent off on PC accessories for back to school. Ends July 25.

Shutterfly.com
Get free shipping on orders of $30 or more when you enter SHIP30 at checkout. Save 20 percent on customized cards when you enter code CARD20 at checkout. Enter code SHIPPRINTS to get free shipping on 50+ photo prints.

Staples.com
Through July 29, get $20 off your online order of $100+. Plus, Staples will donate 5 percent of your order amount to a non-profit organization. During checkout, use coupon code 54835 to donate to Ashoka, 64335 to Hispanic Heritage, 72382 to Boys & Girls, and 89750 to Earth Force.

Target.com
Target’s deal of the day is a Garmin nuvi 205 GPS for $119.99 plus free shipping.

Toshiba
Purchase any Toshiba prebuilt notebook and receive a free boxed version of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 with coupon code OFCBOXAFF ($130 value). In addition, all orders over $499 ship for free. Offer expires 07/31/2009. Coupon excludes configurable systems and Mini laptops. [[via The Bargainist]]

ToysRUs
Save $10 on your purchase of $100 or more, get $20 off on your purchase of $150 or more, or $30 off orders of $200 or more when you shop in store. Valid July 24 and July 25 only. [[via The Bargainist]]

Walmart
Walmart introduces the first-ever $298 Compaq laptop, available beginning July 26 at 8 a.m. in all Walmart stores and on Walmart.com while supplies last. Walmart also dropped the price on the Acer 15.6-inch AS5810-4657 laptop by $50.

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Z-Shaped Coffee Maker

Salman Khan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:38:21 +0000

Designed by Ryan Correll, here’s an espresso machine that utilizes a new espresso pod delivery system, all this to prepare a hot cup of coffee whenever you want. Unique traits like button functionality, quick and easy clean-up to allow the user to continue with the hectic lifestyle without asking for a pause to get a cup of coffee are what speak for the distinctiveness of this smart coffee maker with a Z-shaped design adding to its versatility.

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Lawnge

Salman Khan — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:54:52 +0000

While most of us are delighted by the idea of bringing the outdoors in, we are equally excited by the concept of bringing the indoors outside! These “lawnge chairs” get the job done. Designed by artist Lisette Spee in collaboration with architect Tim Van Den Burg, the playful seats are part of a series of lounge chairs created for public spaces in Valkenberg Park in Breda, Netherlands.

Even though we think these chairs, which are made from metal and covered in artificial grass are fun to look at and sit in, we wish they incorporated more natural elements. After all there are several comfy designs for literal lawn chairs out there that incorporate natural, living materials. That said, we love that Lisette and Tim’s chairs appear to be seamless extensions of the green grass beneath. The great outdoors is a great place hang in the summer heat, and this interactive art installation brings a bit of culture to a lazy afternoon.

via inhabitat

Clock That Runs On Water

Salman Khan — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:26:26 +0000

It’s an eco-friendly clock from Bedol that runs entirely on water. Just fill the tank with water, add a splash of lemon juice and the clock runs for 6-8 weeks with no electricity needed. It has a built in memory chip so you don’t lose the time while changing the water.

Why can’t this technological voodoo be used for something much larger- like a car? I want a car that runs on water and touch of lemon juice. Then if I ever broke down in the middle of nowhere, I could drink the lemon water out of the gas tank and survive. Of course I would tell everyone I was drinking my own pee like Bear Grylls, natch.

via craziest

Yummy Looking Gummy Bears – NOT

Salman Khan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:09:12 +0000

GummiLights are expensive rubber lamps designed to look like Gummi Bears. Unsurprisingly, I tried to eat one. Shocked? I was. I’ll be here all week folks, make sure to tip your waitstaff.

These GummiLights are made of a translucent rubber and measure in at 7-inches tall. They’re illuminated by brightly glowing LEDs and come in a variety of candy-like colors, including red, orange, yellow, clear, blue, purple and pink. Each one is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries, and can run for about 20 hours on a charge.

A single bear will set you back $125 or you can get a set of 5 for $500.

via geekologie

Magic Box USB

Salman Khan — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:47:27 +0000

Vintage USB drive. (Credit: Bertrand Planes) If you’ve a thing for nostalgia, this antique music box has a pretty modern spin–a USB drive. What we couldn’t figure out was whether this Music Box USB is capable of producing any tinkles, digital or otherwise, or if it’s just a husk. All that the literature onsite says is it’s an iron music box modified into a USB drive. Designer Bertrand Planes has also attempted to add more functionality by imbuing the top lever with the scroll wheel properties of a mouse. Not a very ergonomic choice, which may account for only five of these music boxes being released as limited-edition collectibles. For all else, such as storage capacity and price, you’ll have to buzz Mr Planes since it’s only on request.

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