The Medion S47000 is not unlike the Flip UltraHD we reviewed a while ago, except that it seems designed for x-treme sports enthusiasts, complete klutzes, or anyone who’s just not so good at taking care of their toys.
On the tech side it captures 720P H.264 MOV files, features a 2-inch LCD display and includes an SD/SDHC card slot which you’ll want to take advantage of immediately since the camera only comes with 90MB of internal memory. It’s also got USB 2.0 for transferring videos to a PC and an HDMI output for connecting it to a hi-def display. And on the ‘rugged’ side the camera features a loop on top for connecting it to… um… something, and is splash resistant. So I guess as long as your choice of sports keeps you well away from water, the S47000 seems like a viable option.
In an effort to improve the quality of their meetings, and to ensure they always ended on time, advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy’s London office commissioned ico design (in collaboration with Sidekick Studios) to create the Timetable. The table helps the participants better manage a meeting by making everyone aware of the passing time with a series of illuminated panels.
At the start of a meeting you twist a dial to set the desired amount of time, and as the meeting progresses the light-up panels, which each represent a tenth of the alloted time, will be switched off one by one. When all the panels are off, a polite voice will inform those in attendance that the meeting is now over, and while they don’t have to go home, they can’t stay here.
Ping pong balls are pretty worthless for any sort of physical confrontation. Sure, they’re decent enough for playing a game, but they’re not going to do much damage as a weapon, right? Wrong. If you build the proper equipment.
Two biking gadgets in one day? Surely not! I suppose this is your lucky day if you happen to be a biker. Anywho, if you’ve ever had issues keeping your feet situated firmly on your pedals, you’re going to like this gadget. Actually, set of gadgets to be specific. These special pedals have a set of powerful magnets inside that keep your shoes from sliding off.
Of course in order for these to work properly you need special shoes that are going to fit into the grooves (and have a good bit of metal). Where would you find such things? From the same company selling the pedals of course. The pedals are going to set you back $60 a set, while the shoes will be $90 per pair.
Tetris is one of those games that never needs improving, but this ’360′ version of the game adds an interesting twist. The Tetriminos pieces appear in the center of the handheld game’s 2 x 2 1/2-inch LCD screen and will fall towards the bottom like with normal Tetris, but you can change what side of the screen is considered the bottom by physically rotating the game. This also means that lines can be completed on all sides of the screen, and yes, like with classic Tetris the pieces can be rotated as they fall with the push of one of four sets of buttons. $29.95 from Hammacher Schlemmer.
When I was a teenager, I used to ride my bike everywhere. Sure, that changed once I got a car, but for a couple of years that bike got me everywhere. Since I rode it at night, I had a little light on the front which was powered by a small generator. I’ve often wondered why we don’t use our bikes to power other things. After all, you don’t need to power a light during the day. I’m apparently not the only one who wonders about these things, as evidenced by the latest gadget from Dahon.
The BioLogic FreeCharge is a nifty little device that hooks up to a bike equipped with a dyno hub, and allows you to charge USB devices. The FreeCharge is built around a small battery, which is used to regulate the power output of the dyno hub (which would otherwise damage sensitive electronics). A single USB port allows you to hook up any number of devices, and charge it while you’re peddling down the street. This $99 gadget probably wouldn’t be good for the occasional rider, but if you spend a couple of hours a day on your bike, it would be a worthwhile investment. Look for it on sale sometime next March
For those who’ve become worried about trusting their savings to a big bank there’s now a better option. Stashing your cash in a mattress has always been a popular alternative, but your money is never on hand when you need it. So Seattle-based designer Peter Trueblood created a miniature mattress that doubles as a wallet. Not only are your savings safe from a financial disaster, but they’ll always be easily accessible from your back pocket! Just $19.95 from the official Mattress Wallet website.
I’m not entirely sure how to classify the Otamatone, it’s kind of a cross between a musical toy, an actual instrument and a theremin. “Waaaah”-like sounds are produced by squeezing the ‘face’ at the bottom while sliding one’s fingers up and down the ‘neck’, but to really understand what it is, how it’s played and how it sounds, I recommend watching this video.
The Otamatone was created by Maywa Denki, whose website is even more confusing than this device, but since it was shown at the 2009 Tokyo Toy Show I have to assume it will actually be available for sale in Japan at some point.
I think we’ve all seen those little magnetic key holders that some people stash under their car. These are great for emergency situations, such as getting locked out of your car. However, they aren’t great for stashing your keys when you’re out on the boat, or somewhere else that you can’t really keep your keys. However, if you’re a truck owner, there is a perfect solution out there for you. It’s called the Hitch Safe.
As you no doubt imagined, the Hitch Safe is a small safe that locks in your hitch receiver. It locks in with a pair of bolts, and keeps your things secure. It is crafted from coated metal, with four chrome dials that won’t rust. There’s even a rubber cover to keep it less conspicuous while protecting it from dirt. It’s large enough to keep keys, cash, credit cards any other small items when you’re away from your vehichle. $70 is a little salty, but will pay for itself quickly if you tend to lock yourself out of your truck.
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