Back in the day when the Nintendo Wii was first released, there were a whole bunch of broken TVs thanks to Wiimotes thrown in fits of anger at the ‘cheating’ computer character in the game. Philips has a recently revealed patent that shows a gaming system which not only encourages, but demands that you toss around your peripherals. (more…)
While this mouse might not be able to save you after your plane plummets into the ocean, the Jelly Click does offer a whole new level of portable peripherals. All of the electronic components are housed on a flexible circuit board which allows the mouse to be folded up when not in use.
When you’re in need of the Jelly Click’s service, just blow it up using your very own inflation device (your mouth), and latch on the USB attachment and you’ll be in business. Now only if it doubled as a Whoopee Cushion. (more…)
The standstill of printer design is baffling. As one of the most popular peripherals used, the progression of the printer has been pretty stagnant when it comes to aesthetics. The Wall-Mounted Picture Frame Printer puts a new spin on the old stockiness of the printer.
Displayed at the Cooper-Hewitt Triennial, the printer is completely wireless and makes all of your printings become temporary works of art. The frame printer also features a kickstand style rear panel which enables the printer to be used on a desk or other non-mounted surface. Now of course, a beautiful photo getting printed out will look a lot better than a page of text, but hey, that’s art, baby! — Andrew Dobrow
Thanko has released info about their newest attempt at creating a USB Radio. As you can tell, this time around, they at least have a better looking design, with a sleek white finish. The USB AM/FM Radio is considerably larg as peripherals go, but the quality and performance prove to be worth the size.
Its external antennae, which is visually much taller than the radio itself, should offer a far improved signal strength. The radio also allows you to record live radio in either WAV or WMA formats. The images provided from Thanko are pretty uninformative though, considering the radio is solely for use with Windows OS, not compatible with Mac OS X at all. Pair this radio up with the MP3 Watch, also from Thanko, and you’ll be jamming in no time. (more…)
Here’s a few ways to not have to throw out stuff, such as the Bagel Holding CD Spindle. These methods concern peripherals though, rather than casing. We all have mountains of broken peripherals scattered around our houses. You might remember the DIY Keyboard Wallet. Well what about when you feel a little more creative and want to do your own recycled mods?
Here are a few cool images to spark your handy bone. Maybe these will give you some more ideas on what to do with the stuff you refuse to get rid of.
2007 marks the 45th year of the mouse’s existence. As Wired shows through a documented visual archive of the history of the mouse, it remains one of the only peripherals that hasn’t changed entirely that much since its use. Add a few wheels, buttons, and optic lasers, and you have pretty much the same concept of the mouse that was developed almost half a century ago.
With the rise of the Wii and voice recognition, the age of the mouse might be living its last gasp as sensors and touchscreens become more of an everyday used commodity. In any case, congratulations on surviving this long computer mouse. — Andrew Dobrow
Why would anyone pay $4500 for a diamond-less and goldless keyboard? Well first of all you have to be a huge fan of the Japanese culture to appreciate the Wajimanuri (lacquer ware) technique used to paint over those keys.
Most computer mouses mice only have 2-3 buttons and a vertical scroll wheel in the middle; some of the more advanced ones will have extra buttons, and buttons for you to hold and drag in order to scroll horizontally. We hardly ever see webpages that are designed to scroll sideways, so why do we need that? It might be a bit hard to imagine unless you are into gaming and graphics, then you’ll be required to pan across a wide map. Buffalo Japan has come out with a new mouse today that really(physically) supports vertical and horizontal scrolling. The idea is really simple, all you need is a cross key, and you can save the trouble in fiddling with extra buttons or holding down a couple of them to drag across the screen. The new mouse will be available in March for 30 bucks. –Sam Chan
Product Page [Buffalo Japan]
Belkin is releasing some very useful peripherals for your desktop and laptop right now, and we appreciate it. In addition to the Cooling Stand, they have also just announced the Flip DVI-D. So what does it do? The Flip allows you to plug in all of your other peripherals including DVI-D monitor, two USB devices, speakers, and what looks to be a couple of other audio in/outputs.
At this point, the Flip isn’t doing anything for you other than acting as a hub, but wait, theres more! You then plug the Flip into your desktop and laptop’s USB ports. It now allows you to decide which PC you want to display on your monitor. All of your peripherals are now being used for your laptop and you see it in your screen, oh wait, you remembered that you need your desktop for it’s power for Photoshop. A quick “Flip” and you’re covered! Prices right now are looking to be about $149.99 in February. — Nik Gomez
Belkin Flips for DVI’s [CrunchGear]
Hate not having a mouse when you’re traveling?The Mogo mouse is a mouse that can be stored and charged inside your laptop’s PC card, unless of course you have a newer Dell notebook, in which case you can’t because you have an express card slot. This mouse dominates over the other Bluetooth mice in the industry because of its slim design and easy storage. The Mogo mouse is compatible with both PC and Macs, as long as they are Bluetooth enabled without any extra software. A plus for those who don’t have bluetooth is that you can buy a USB Bluetooth dongle that will support the mouse. The Mogo mouse comes with a built-in rechargeable battery, which charges when the mouse is docked inside the PC card slot. There is a kickstand on the mouse that transforms the piece of plastic jammed in your PC card slot into a mouse. The Mogo mouse also has 2 finger pads to make you feel right at home with a regular mouse. For $60, its a little expensive, unless of course you travel all the time, in which case this would be a major steal. — Nick Rice
Mogo Mouse [via Gadgetell]
