iLight – How Much Apple's It Has?

It seams to me that lately the very trend is to own any gadget that bears the Apple logo or the "i" meme. People are just crazy about it and designers take advantage of the mass addition! Why not, if this satisfies both parts? :)

The millions of Apple fans will certainly enjoy the iLight Fashlight, but the truth is that the very concept doesn't actually belong to Apple. Behind this fancy looking gizmo stands the designer Miyoshimasato (sounds Japanese). Why all crazy and innovative things are made by as a rule by Japanese? The design seams pretty simple and austere. Besides the features are not something unknown to the market.

How it works? A touch interface with multiple inputs makes it a typical Apple 'piece'. You can easily turns on the light with a single touch. Then, tap it again and the light turns off. You also can increase or decrease the luminance, flicking your finger forwards and backwards. Use double tap to lock it and to prevent it from turning on accidentally. Watch the Apple logo! It indicates the battery status. This flashlight do not use replaceable battery, instead it recharges via USB. What I liked about this flashlight was the fact that a single tap on the Apple logo turns on the emergency light ‘HELP’ in morse code.

Features:

1. Slender, slim profile
2. Smooth light output
3. Touch control
4. No AA, or any others batteries, it is powered by USB
5. DMX 512 controller controllability
6. Designed for both interior use
7. Energy-efficient technology

I must say it reminds me of iLight Technologies creation that offers accent lighting solutions. It is based on the latest LED-technology to solve lighting challenges in new ways. This is a compromise between technology and design. They are also used straight of field bent, the only difference is that they are available in three temperatures of whites or seven vibrant colors.

This "Apple looking product" (due to the slim slick body, lack of any switches and buttons) will probably never get into the mass production! (This is my opinion.) But it will probably make a fine design accessory for any hi-tech decorated room.

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MP3 Pebble Object

High definition technology has come to stay. It is the trend of nowadays – high tech design of our homes, prevalent cold colors, straight lines and tendency to cubism.

I often think that what surrounds us day by day -- makes our lives! Urban living is considered high-style and sophisticated, but we almost forgot about our origin environment. Still, we have already reached the point when we can't cope with the world we live in unless we reach a compromise.

The famous designer Branko Ludovic, probably was thinking of the same when created these beautiful MP3 Pebble Objects. I'd rather say that he is a genius! He found a great solution to my dilemma – nature or comfort. Now I have several pebbles playing some ambient music to complete the design of my "natural" apartment. I guess creating such objects is the first step to make us recollect our origins.

At first I wondered why the designer chose pebbles, but then it made sense! Pebbles are soothing and they have some kind of silent wisdom. They accumulate warm solar energy during the day and refreshing energy in the night. Pebbles store information and pass it through time as every stone is believed to do. They are bearers of memories, they are stelae.

Identically, each natural creation is a unique piece which has its unique meaning! Imagine a world where consumer electronics has the shape, color and flavor of nature? I bet that there would be less stress in this world. Coming home would be a great therapy and would even increase productivity.

Though I'm usually skeptical when it comes to appearance of some innovative gadgets, this one has pleasantly surprised me. Some would probably say that designer's genius could be used in a more interesting way. Could it? I doubt. Being one of the whole army of the MP3 Players this one still differs. It's original design is a sign of virtue. I'd rather use this pebbles MP3 Pebble Objects than a Teddy bear MP3 player or a PEZ MP3 player.

We have detached too much from nature, and I think the nature found a way to come in our homes! Just think about it.

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Hello Kitty Cute Gadget

Hello Kitty has decided that the world needs a high tech version of the Swiss army knife for a generation that has more important things to do than open a can in an emergency. What is a person to do if their cell phone battery dies?

Sanrio’s solution is to create a 126 gram emergency gadget that does the following for the high tech world we live in:

1. USB cell phone recharger
2. LED Flashlight
3. AM/FM radio
4. hazard siren
5. compass
6. It can also be used with a 9v battery.

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Blackberry Holster (Genuine Leather)

Hello ladies... here are a dashing Blackberry holster made by genuine leather. You can leave your comment and your e-mail address if you want to buy it. I'll contact you soon, Thank you :)













Product Description & Specification

• Cozy, firm and easy to grip, this Holster protects your Blackberry as mobile as possible.
• A safe surrounding holster case which protects from bumps and falls.
• Snap perfectly with your Blackberry. Thanks to custom fit design.
• Easy to carry around, grab or simply slip it into your belt wherever you go.
• High quality CH leather with multiple based colors.
• High quality of flexible elastic band.
• Best micro suede for interior housing environment.
• Customized engraving with the use of Laser technology for name, logo, design pattern, etc. Optional: USD6
• Condition : New
• Weight: 150 - 200 grams.
• Work perfectly as to Blackberry Holster functionalities.
• Price: USD35

Holster Features:

1. Built-in sensor that will automatically shut off the screen and activating the auto-lock feature of your BlackBerry. Saving your battery life.
2. Different notification settings for incoming calls, emails and other functions based on whether your device is in or out of the holster.
3. Running along "gutter-track" to protect your Blackbery trackball. Preventing your Blackberry from accidental activation.

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Fun Flash Disk

Bored with all regular flash disks? Regular looks, just candy bar style, on few colors variation? Or maybe the flash disk that you need is something that more than just something to save your data? Maybe you are a very stylish person, so you want to look stylish in every way including with your flash disks?

Maybe, you should consider buying these kinds of flash disks. As you see, those flash disks have many variances. Just choose, the flash disk that really you. Don’t worry, won’t take too much to spend for those thing. Just around 34 $, you’ll already have them: high speed USB drive, compact size-just 2” tall. For style, this might be could fulfill your needs. But for function, 1 GB is not a big capacity these days.
For style, this is one of a kind. Many variations, not just color but also style, even the shape. For example, the flash disk that has a cassette shapes. Well, it is depend on your choice. But remember, can use these flash disk to store much data. If you are a designer-maybe-so that you need a big capacity to save your picture design, surely, these are not flash disks that match to you. Well, just choose, style or function? If you choose the first, this could be an option.

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Kiwi Fuel Saving Device

We are all aware that we have to save our earth. One of the best ways to save our earth is reducing the use of fuel. Kiwi PLX is a company that wants to help drivers to wisely use their vehicle with their go green device. They created a device called Kiwi Fuel Saving device.

The name of this device comes after the name of green fruit Kiwi. The Kiwi Fuel Saving Device will monitor the drivers driving habits. It will assign the drivers of how green they are. This device can help average user to save 20%-33% on fuel which also means reducing their carbon footprint about 2 tons per year. It will show where and how you are using the most fuel. Further, it will also tells how many dollars you have spent and saved.

With this device we are able to plan our budget better. We’ll find out which destination need most fuel and which need less. Further, we will also know which driving habits will cost us more. For example, exceeding speed limit and heavy breaking will waste more gas. Thus, we can manage our driving habits for better financial and save the environment at the same time.

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Hello Kitty Cute Gadget

Hello Kitty has decided that the world needs a high tech version of the Swiss army knife for a generation that has more important things to do than open a can in an emergency. What is a person to do if their cell phone battery dies?

Sanrio’s solution is to create a 126 gram emergency gadget that does the following for the high tech world we live in:

1. USB cell phone recharger
2. LED Flashlight
3. AM/FM radio
4. hazard siren
5. compass
6. It can also be used with a 9v battery.

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A Shoe or a Satnav?

Some people feel many benefits by using satnav device. It is because by using satnav, they do not need to worry again about being lost in the middle of nowhere. The most common satnav has a box design. Therefore, sometimes people get bored with the conventional design. There is a satnav device that has a very unique form which also has another function from its form.

Now, you can get the benefits of satnav and shoes by using this unique gadget. It is because these shoes feature GPS technology that will allow you finding the right path to walk. By using these shoes, you do not need to worry walking in the desert or jungle since your feet are protected and you know the direction where you should go. There is an LED DNav Bubble which will show you the visual guide.

There is also a beep sound in case you are too stubborn to follow the guide. This product is powered by rechargeable AA batteries so you may need to bring the charger where ever you are if you do not want to get lost since we know that AA batteries do not have a long life time. This gadget is quite affordable since it is only £129.95. Unfortunately, these shoes are not water proof so you might watch your steps carefully. You may not be lost your way but you may lose your £129.95.

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iRetro inear earphone for $20.50 only

$11.50 per piece

Promo Price
1. Match any 2 colour of iRetro inear earphone for $20.50 only

Description
Feature a stylish colourful design. This makes it a perfect match to your original Apple iPod MP3 players.
Use 17mm diameter speaker which enhances the frequency response and overall sound quality.
The earphones fit your ears comfortably with In-Ear soft silicon earbuds.
Sound isolating design that reduces outside surrounding noise.
High-quality cord provides high signal, low noise transmission.
Deliever great sound quality for good bass response.
Total length of 118cm.
Length of the split position to the earbuds is 40cm.
Small 1cm-long flat plastic ring on the earphones allows you to freely adjust the split position.
Standard 3.5mm earphones plug allows you to connect to any audio devices with 3.5mm earphone input connection.
Package comes with 1 pair extra silicone In-Ear buds.

Warranty Class
Class A

Sealed Package Includes
1 iRetro In-Ear Earphones.
1 Pair of Silicone In-Ear Buds.

*available in black, white, green, blue, pink.

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Loopty Loop Loopita

Probably one of the areas which will never stop to generate new ideas is the area of furniture! This is because people love furniture! They like it for comfort, they like it for originality and of course they like it to just watch how far human imagination can go.

Loopty Loop Loopita is a concept of sofa that appeared back in January 2007 and until recently it continued to have the statute of 'concept'. Now it's going into production! The design is signed by Victor Aleman who presented this spiral-looking sofa to the 2nd Concourse of Design in Hardwood that took place in Mexico City. So it comes that he took the 1st place at the encounter furniture category! Here I guess the sofa was remembered and then brought to life…

By the way incidental or not a second similar design has appeared! This one is called 'The Therapist' door and is signed by a Belgian designer - Valerie Wilms. It was presented at the MechelenMeubelen 2007 exhibition.

The question "which one of the two sofas is the original one?" still is a dilemma for simple people like me.

Ok but let's go back to the Loopita sofa! This one looks like a twisted, huge warm. It is made of wooden sections (red oak) joint together which gives it elasticity but at the same time stability which only wooden furniture can give. The Loopita is covered with high density foam which makes it extremely comfortable when sitting. I doubt I'd call it an orthopedic bed or a therapist bed, but as a whole it looks comforting. The two opposite ends are provided for a great floor level chaise. You can see on the picture several Loopitas joint together to form interesting modular seating arrangements.

Unfortunately, there are no mentions about the place where it can be bought or the price it will cost. But I guess it will very affordable! So, hey you - the ones who are more informed on the matter - go on, leave some comment with the information about the place and price!

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A Stockholm Bar's Ceiling

This is not actually an advertising review of a bar! I just wanted to share impressions on a really gorgeous place I have the chance to visit in Stockholm. Still, for those who want to see it by themselves know that it is situated in the in central Stockholm, intimate 65 sqm bar. The bar is pretty small having only 5 tables, but the great thing about it that it is open day and night. As I assumed it is not designed for sitting as it has a vast space for dancing.

But let's get back to the issue I liked the most in this bar and the cause I started to write about it. The Ceiling! This is first you see and admire upon entering the bar! The endless mirror bubbles come over the entire ceiling making it look like a fairy dream. They look like huge drops of water that are ready to drop just any second.

Beside the romantic part about this ceiling there is a "practical" one too. The mirror bubbles allow you spying on everyone else. An activity that seam to be more of a men's pleasure! :-)) So, ladies, be careful you are spied on while serving your cocktails! I bet men would like the floor to be of the same design.

The mirror walls are an organic continuation of the mirror ceiling. Together they create an illusion of infinity and trippy kaleidoscopic effects. Even the bathroom comes to complete the picture – strands of fiber optical threads are reflected on the ceiling and walls, creating an endless sea of illuminated grass.

I guess the main purpose of the designers was to show an organic and playful combination of glass, mirror and light. I think it is not accidentally that the Electric Dreams is the actual designer of the project. The graphics, the exterior glass illustrations, and the urban forest wallpaper were made by specialists at dizelsate.com.

I have to mention that the bar contains a lot of design elements known to the entire world. Such as, Joel Degermark's Cluster Lamps for Moooi which are placed above each table, each with a different set-up of light bulbs. You'll also find that the wall framing the bar interior forms a graphic element as well as a bottle stand. The vintage wooden chairs are the less fragile elements of the design. They are coated with glossy black lacquer.

This is what I was surprised of this week – something really out of my expectations!

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Most Expensive Remote Control in the World

It's a known thing that people's laziness is the main generator of progress! So many inventions are due to the fact that people have no time and desire to do something 'elementary'. I believe remote control is one of the greatest inventions resulting from human laziness and desire to control everything within range.

Lantic Systems Delivers has combined two of the peoples tendencies – tendency to control and tendency to luxury – by creating the Most Expensive Remote Control in the World. This Danish hi-tech manufacturer specializes in developing individual subsystems covering entertainment, surveillance, lighting and electronics control. Lantic Systems presented the Gold RC1 Remote Control at The Worlds Biggest Marine Equipment Trade Show at METS 2007 in Amsterdam, Holland.

So they designed a remote control in pure gold which is supposed to be of a great 'entertainment' to people! I doubt it deeply knowing that it can be purchased on the market at a price of $ 55.000. Compare it to a standard remote control retailing from about $ 1050! Maybe some people can afford it, in case we speak of Bill Gates,Warren Buffett, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, and several other rich men on the planet.

Let's get back to the Remote Control! One of the Lantic Systems mottoes is "Quality that suits your style of living"! I must say that though the Golden Remote Control might be a really qualitative piece, its design doesn't seam to surprise. The design is pretty simple: sleek round form, metallic finish and familiar buttons. It offers control over TV/Video/DVD, Music/CD, Internet, E-mail, CCTV, burglary alarm, air-conditioning, lights, curtains, and surveillance of navigation systems, etc.

For the ones interested Lantic Systems already delivers the Gold Remote Control starting with December 2007. Let me tell you that the first orders have already been received.

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iLight – How Much Apple's It Has?

It seams to me that lately the very trend is to own any gadget that bears the Apple logo or the "i" meme. People are just crazy about it and designers take advantage of the mass addition! Why not, if this satisfies both parts? :)

The millions of Apple fans will certainly enjoy the iLight Fashlight, but the truth is that the very concept doesn't actually belong to Apple. Behind this fancy looking gizmo stands the designer Miyoshimasato (sounds Japanese). Why all crazy and innovative things are made by as a rule by Japanese? The design seams pretty simple and austere. Besides the features are not something unknown to the market.

How it works? A touch interface with multiple inputs makes it a typical Apple 'piece'. You can easily turns on the light with a single touch. Then, tap it again and the light turns off. You also can increase or decrease the luminance, flicking your finger forwards and backwards. Use double tap to lock it and to prevent it from turning on accidentally. Watch the Apple logo! It indicates the battery status. This flashlight do not use replaceable battery, instead it recharges via USB. What I liked about this flashlight was the fact that a single tap on the Apple logo turns on the emergency light ‘HELP’ in morse code.

Features:

1. Slender, slim profile
2. Smooth light output
3. Touch control
4. No AA, or any others batteries, it is powered by USB
5. DMX 512 controller controllability
6. Designed for both interior use
7. Energy-efficient technology

I must say it reminds me of iLight Technologies creation that offers accent lighting solutions. It is based on the latest LED-technology to solve lighting challenges in new ways. This is a compromise between technology and design. They are also used straight of field bent, the only difference is that they are available in three temperatures of whites or seven vibrant colors.

This "Apple looking product" (due to the slim slick body, lack of any switches and buttons) will probably never get into the mass production! (This is my opinion.) But it will probably make a fine design accessory for any hi-tech decorated room.

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Swarovski Morpheus Chandelier

Swarovski Morpheus Chandelier is a true masterpiece! I'd even say that it is the culmination of the Swarovski Chandelier Series. The great idea is that it makes a designer out of you! How? Quite simple, it allows the viewer shape his/her own chandelier out of the light reflections it creates.

For soul:The light reflections play an imaginary game with each of the viewer! While you move it changes its appearance. You may see a circle, which in a second turns into a square, then a couple of seconds latter it makes on an infinity sign. All this happens very smoothly, almost unobserved, and if you are watchful enough your eyes will catch the shapes between. Very much like a kaleidoscope!

The most striking is that the optical illusion it creates, dims the edges of the real shape, which finally make you feel like you have a light film of fog or a cloud hanging out there on your celling.

I can't even decide which one of the Swarovski chandeliers I like the most - Swarovski Nest Chandelier for its totally overwhelming shape, or Swarovski Morpheus Chandelier for its impressive effects.

Technically: The Swarovski Morpheus Chandelier features permutations of ten-foot diameter and 16,000 crystals reflecting Morpheus light. This striking construction works due to the use of servo-motors and lead cables applying pressure to a flexible spring steel assembly. There are six motors arranged in a star configuration. The motors are attached to six points on the perimeter that pull to create the shape of the chandelier. (Sounds alien!!! But it's worth knowing).

By the way, the designer who got this crazy and at the same time striking idea is Yves Behar. Remember this name, because my feeling is that he will surprise us again! Waiting for some ideas that won't let us indifferent!

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