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32 Most Badass and Coolest Mods of 2009
Friday, February 26th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
We all love the different entertaining electronics we own, especially our computers and our favorite video game consoles, but for some odd reason, they are still just not cool enough for a few individuals, so they end up creating some crazy mods.
It seems that as good looking as the PS3 is, as cool as the Xbox 360 is made and as customized as a PC Case could be, it is not sufficient for some. In turn, these modders end up building various PS3 Mods, Xbox 360 consoles, Nintendo and PC case mods and many more variations that may seem a little crazy at first, but end up being true masterpieces.
The bottom line is, being a gamer is not just for playing PC or video games anymore, and to prove so, we have gathered an awesome collection of the absolutely 32 Best Mods that we saw in 2009 which include examples using the PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo, PC and Macs.
If there are any that we missed, please share with us in the comments, so everyone will see as well.
Top PS3 Mods1. Steampunk PS3
This beautiful Steampunk PS3 Mod was made without taking it apart and thus voiding the warranty. All attachments were added with a vintage style that include an old radio valve, a pipe valve, a pressure gauge, assorted brass plumbing parts and some trim. The wood veneer was then aged with a few coats of varnish to give it the final touch.
In the end, the result is just phenomenal!
2. Alien Playstation 3
A scary and heavy looking Alien PS3 was created with a mass amount of epoxy and a great tribute to Giger and the Alien monster that kept us up so many years ago. The thing is, the end result of this one would be great for adults, but little kids would be afraid of picking up a controller after seeing this freaky console.
Still, you know it is something that you would easily display in your entertainment center…freaky or not!
3. PS3 Slim Laptop
Ben Heck has revisited his old video game console laptops and created a new and improved PS3 Slim Laptop, which is much lighter than before and has some better specs. This could also be seen as a wonderful way to view a home console and adapt it to the mobile world we live in today. It simply could be the best solution for die hard Playstation 3 fans to take their console on the road and have a screen and portable battery right along to play whenever they wish.
4. Microwaved PS3 Mod
Hitchhikers Guide to the Classroom
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Have you seen, heard of, or otherwise experienced the “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy?” Well this is basically it embodied in a fantastic school-desk body. Dubbed “Mesa – Classroom of 2015″ by its designer Phelan Miller, this concept is one our children will be wondering how we ever did without. Oh my goodness mother, you didn’t have the internet when you were a kid in school? How did you learn about things?
Oh my goodness mother, you didn’t have Mesa desks when you were a kid in school?
How did you learn how to spell?
Middle schoolers the world over will be tapping their way to intelligence when these fantastic items come into play. The Mesa desk comes standard with grammar check, spell check, dictionary, encyclopedia, thesaurus, and a section for math. Employed by an effective and simple touch screen with tab system, including “freewrite” ability for improving handwriting.
It even interacts with real paper, scanning it and checking it for error in a moment’s time.
Mesa desks are double wide, made for two students at a time. Tall enough to be stood by, short enough to still be realistically accessed by a person sitting in a chair.
Light and stackable.
MILLER if you make these in a way that allows schools to attain them inexpensively, I don’t see why you won’t have created an overnight sensation, changing the way the world teaches and learns.
Designer: Phelan Miller
Coolest Video Game Inspired Christmas Ornaments
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Christmas is fast approaching and we are all geared to the festivities, and busy doing the last minute shopping with many people shopping right from the Black Friday and some take a more tense stance and start shopping a little later. The major part of Christmas shopping goes towards buying decorative ornaments which cling to the Christmas tree in the most beautiful manner.
We being the geeks would always want to buy something that would reflect our true personalities. Hence, if you are a video game fan and would like to decorate your Christmas tree in terms of video games and consoles, here is a list of cool Video Game Inspired Christmas Ornaments that we found across the web.
I am sure it is not only exciting but a real fun way to celebrate the Christmas by having a video game themed party on the eve of Christmas and also on the day of Christmas. Though traditionalists may disagree, we all can go ahead and celebrate the nativity of Jesus in the geekiest manner possible. Surprisingly, many people seem to have already thought of Video Game Christmas tree ornaments.
Console Inspired Ornaments
Here are some cool ornaments that have been inspired by consoles from many different generations. It would be amazing to have a tree which is full of console inspired ornaments.
The Xbox 360 and Xbox arcade ornaments look so beautiful that you would want to play video games even on the day of Christmas.
The PS3 Slim ornament reminds you that this is one of the sleekest consoles available this Christmas. Do you think there could be a better console by the next Christmas?
The NES inspired ornament brings back memories of a long gone childhood, and also reminds us tothis Christmas for years are passing by swiftly.
Image Sources: 1, 2, 3Controller Inspired Ornaments
When we think of consoles, we cannot really forget controllers. So how could we miss the ornaments that are inspired by controllers! I am sure all gaming fans would love these sleek ornaments that have been inspired by various gaming controllers. A Christmas tree with these controller ornaments hanging would make for a complete geeky Christmas.
Top Christmas Gift Gadgets for Women
Friday, December 18th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Coolest gadgets for women are usually gendered and they try to sell you by the means of how “feminine” a gadget is, and if you are a woman, you may not like the way the product is being positioned and gendered. Also, if you are a guy searching for some cool gadgets for female friends or family, they might actually be offended when you buy them something is supposed to be really feminine, like a Pink iPod.
Thus, it is always better to stick to products that are not highly genderized as you never know what the person who receives the gift may feel when something is too gendered. However, it is also possible to have a few great laughs about all the so called “feminine-gadgets” that try to appeal to the female buyer by being released in pink, orange and the like.
Here is a huge list of cool gadgets which are decidedly feminine, at least most of them. They may not appeal to most women because they are so gendered, In fact, it would be great fun to buy one of these “feminine gadgets” to a man, and watch his reaction, especially if he is one of those male chauvinist types.
USB Gadgets
We all know that the market is flooded with USB gadgets that are downright stupid, while some are totally cool. Here are a few that we found to be really cool and fun.
The Rocky Balboa USB Toy is a great gift to your guy who refuses to workout. If you don’t want your man to be flabby, give him this funny USB toy and inspire him to look like Sylvester Stallone. However, you could also stare at the USB plug which is placed strategically and have a good laugh at it. It costs $27.4.
Here is another “feminine” gadget that is almost funny. The Fruity Juicy USB hub lets you connect all the USB gadgets in an tasty” manner. The Fruity Juicy USB hub costs $17.
This analog and digital clock USB Hub is a great way to say on time, while also staying geeky. It costs $19.95.
Pet Gadgets
There is nothing better than having a few cats around you, to kill the boredom. This Christmas, forget about the man or woman in your life, and show some love to your pet instead.
The Cat Cabin Bed is a cosy space your kitty can sleep in. It costs $100.
Feed Your Kitties with this Internet Enabled Cat Feeder
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
So, go on your business tours now without worrying about your cat as the cat feeder back home will take good care of your pet.
Other4 cool feeding gadgets have been made up, such as the iPhone Dog feeder and the Cellphone Pet Feeder, which make it easier to combine tech and pet feeding.
Via: Gizmo Watch
This is a post from Walyou, who bring you the best New Gadgets gadgets, Cool Gadgets and Hi Tech News.
Feed Your Kitties with this Internet Enabled Cat Feeder
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Coolest Anime Christmas Ornaments
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
If we had to consider the most valuable contributions to mankind from Japan, it had to be the high tech gadgets, Haiku, Sushi and Anime, and while Anime has been popular in the west only recently, it was popular in Asian countries from a very long time.
Anime for all practical purposes is animation originating from Japan, but it certainly has a character of its own to be considered as a genre. There have been both hand drawn and computer generated Anime which has been used in television series, films, video, video games, commercials, and Internet-based releases.
Manga refers to Japanese comics which feature similar characters and share the commonality of Japanese thought and culture. This Christmas, it would be awesome to have an Anime Girls and Manga Gadgets themed Christmas trees in your house and create an atmosphere of animated beauty that transports you to a land of comics, video games, story books and movies from Japan.
Christmas Tree ornaments inspired by Anime are found across the world, especially when it is growing so popular and hence, decorating your Christmas tree with Anime themed ornaments should not be difficult. Let us take a look at the many ornaments which are already available.
Lucky Star Christmas Tree Ornaments
Lucky Star is an amazing and glossy Japanese four-panel comic strip Manga by Kagami Yoshimizu which is best known for characters like Kagami Hiiragi and Tsukasa Hiiragi. In this ornament here, you can see them both sharing a great moment in a Christmas themed scene.You could get these kind of ornaments and decorate your tree to bring the Anime feel to your Christmas.
Image Source: 1Haruhi Suzumiya Christmas Tree Ornaments
If you like mystery, adventure and changes in reality, you would love the light novels by Nagaru Tanigawa called Haruhi Suzumiya. The story of the novel centers around Haruhi Suzumiyawho is a high school girl who can change reality in an unconscious manner.
Here are some cool Haruhi ornaments which I am sure you would like a lot on your Christmas tree. If you are in a slightly melancholic mood, you would also like the Mikuru Asahina Christmas ornament.
Image Source: 1, 2, 3, 4Bishojo Christmas Tree Ornaments
A Bishojo always features in Japanese Anime and Manga. A Bishojo is a beautiful young girl who is seen in almost all Manga and Anime. The male version of this beautiful Bishojo is a Bishonen. The beauty of a Bishojo or a Bishonen is their innocence and youth, which has a universal appeal. You could “Deck the Halls” with this amazing Bishojo Christmas tree ornament.
Image Source: 1Kodama Christmas Tree Ornaments
Optimus Prime Transformers Costume is Funny and Scary at the Same Time
Saturday, December 12th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Sometimes while browsing the Internet you come across some of the most ridiculous things on the planet, and take for example this Optimus Prime Transformers Costume. It is an amazing costume which looks like you are Optimus Prime one minute and when you crouch down, it becomes the famous truck! It is just like Transformers truly are, transforming from one shape to another.
The robots in the Transformers show could transform into vehicles, electronic items and even humanoid figures, while retaining their robotic qualities. Likewise, this costume brings alive the 70s TV Show to the modern era and it does a great job at that! The way the man who is wearing the costume suddenly starts looking like Optimus Prime is an amazing thing to watch and I truly admire it. However, the pictures and the video are unfortunately of poor quality.
This is a post from Walyou, who bring you the best New Gadgets gadgets, Cool Gadgets and Hi Tech News.
Optimus Prime Transformers Costume is Funny and Scary at the Same Time
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GBoard Google Keyboard Will Be an Ideal Christmas Gift for Gmail Addicts
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
All internet users, be it geeks or non geeks, are addicted to Gmail and all its awesome features which makes us connect and chat instantly with anyone across the globe. For all Gmail addicts GBoard, a very easy to use keyboard only for Gmail purpose will be an extremely interesting Christmas gift. One can just plug-in using USB port and enable short-cuts in Gmail settings and start using GBoard to receive, reply and organize emails in Gmail. The features are so advanced that one need not use standard keyboard at all to navigate.
It is truly ideal for heavy Gmail users or for people who want to use internet only for emailing, for GBoard simplifies it all. GBoard is highly compatible with both Apple and Windows OS for it is just a plug-in Gmail friendly keyboard with 19 keys. Best part is all features are extremely user friendly. GBoard costs mere $19.99.
It looks like new gadgets will be high on everyones Christmas list for world has turned extremely geeky. Just check out Top Christmas Gift Gadgets for Women and Top Christmas Gift Gadgets for Men to get more gift ideas. Wish you all a very geeky Merry Christmas!
This is a post from Walyou, who bring you the best New Gadgets gadgets, Cool Gadgets and Hi Tech News.
GBoard Google Keyboard Will Be an Ideal Christmas Gift for Gmail Addicts!
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Online Sunsets: A Virtual Dusk and Dawn for the Internet Addicted
Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
In this modern age of light pollution, cities that never sleep, 24 hour streaming TV and addictive RSS feeds, regulating one’s own circadian rhythms can be, well…difficult. And for those of us who have a computer strapped to our torsos at all times, watching a sunrise or sunset (somewhere other than Youtube) is a luxury that we are lucky to experience once in a blue moon. Luckily, the Whitney Museum of Art has developed a way for us to check out more sunsets – on their website. That’s right – EcoArtTech’s Cary Peppermint and Christine Nadir have programmed the WMA site to dim and illuminate, corresponding with New York’s real-life cycles of light.
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Building Up An Appetite: Architecture With Good ‘Taste’
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off
Hungry for some “tasteful” architecture? These 10 mouth-watering buildings may look delicious but their designs serve a greater purpose: to project a brand image that warms the heart (while aiming for the stomach).
Asahi Beer Hall, Tokyo, Japan
(images via: Arch/Cside and CIDA)
Rising from the shores of the languidly flowing Sumida river in Tokyo, Japan, are a pair of homages to another life-giving liquid: beer. Not only do the Azumabashi Hall and the taller Asahi Breweries Head Office look like glasses of beer, they are the center of the Asahi Breweries empire located on the spot where one of Japan’s signature beers has been brewed for over a century.
(images via: Tokyo Architecture and Lone Wolf – No Cub)
It’s the Azumabashi Hall, also known as the Asahi Super Dry Hall, that gets the lion’s share of attention however. Designed by architect Phillippe Starck and completed in 1989, the building is sheathed in black granite puntuated by portaholes representing bubbles rising in a mug of beer. The controversial Flame d’Or (golden flame) on the roof is, well, open to interpretation. Weighing 300 tons and built by a subcontractor who usually builds submarines, the distinctive sculpture has been likened to foam being blown off a frosty mug of draft, the fiery spirit of Asahi’s employees and… a giant turd.
Disney’s Orange Stinger, Anaheim, CA, USA
(images via: Desktops@Rocket9, Igougo and Orange County Register)
More of a ride than a workaday building, the Orange Stinger temporarily brightened up Paradise Pier at Disney’s California Adventure Park from 2001 through July of 2009. The Orange Stinger was a lot bigger than it looked from a distance as essentially it was a standard Wave Swinger style ride with a huge, semi-peeled orange built around it.
Albion House, Liverpool, UK
(images via: National Museums Liverpool and Vintage Lulu)
Formerly the White Star Line Building where the RMS Titanic and her sister ships were conceived and controlled, Liverpool’s Albion House (built 1896) sports a trendy for its time red brick & white Portland stone exterior that reminds even the most unsavory character of fresh, streaky bacon. Mmm, bacon… it’s a pity the mighty Titanic wasn’t covered in this most meme-tastic of foods; it would have slid right on past that fateful iceberg.
(image via: Pictures Of England)
Just like the state-of-the-art ships it directed across the seven seas, the White Star Line’s headquarters was a showcase of wealth, opulence and beauty. The shipping line never really recovered from the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and by the mid-1930s the headquarters building stood vacant. It’s a testament to the foresight of Liverpool’s city fathers that this iconic building remains standing today.
Hood Milk Bottle Building, Boston, MA, USA
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