The Retro Phone Handset

Phones used to be clunky. Clunky equaled funky. Something solid you could really feel, and hold in the crook of your neck while doing the dishes. Then technology got all new-fangled, everything shrunk and got serious… phones of today are supposed to look sleek, and anything bigger then a matchbox is “last year’s model”…

Well now you can buck the trend, and carry around a retro phone receiver that is sure to mark you as the Modern Man, or Woman, around town. And, it will freak the bejesus out of anyone who notices that the clunky headset is attached to your pocket!….

” The Retro Phone Handset is a new production replica of the Western Electric 500-series model, which was the classic phone handset for several decades. It’s been slightly modified to work with the headset jack of most cell phones (or via a “hands free” adapter kit, sold elsewhere). Just plug-in and dial – or for added effect, put your cell phone in your pant’s pocket – then it looks like you’re talking on a phone connected to… well, who knows?”

Also has these great features.

2.5mm jack will work with most phones (Motorola, LG, Samsung)
Connection can also be made using a “hands free” adapter kit (not included)
No batteries required
Includes: handset and classic curly phone cord with connector
Adapters now available for: Nokia, Ericsson, Siemens (more details) – $4.99 each
Works with Blackberry, does not work with RAZR phones

Price $30.00 USD

Click here to check out the Retro Phone Handset!

Popularity: 2% [?]

Projector Keyboard

You want to have the funkiest, coolest, most "mod" office anywhere? You need one of these!

"No words can adequately describe quite how breathtakingly cool this i.Tech Virtual Keyboard is. Bluetooth enabled, it uses infrared to project a clear and crisp keyboard onto your desktop, and then transfers your keystrokes via wireless networking to your PDA, Pocket PC or smart phone – it sounds far too futuristic to be true. But it's very much for real, and it's awesome. This 22nd Century gadget is about half the size of your average deck of cards, sits wirelessly on any flat surface, and projects a red standard QWERTY-layout keyboard on any flat opaque surface. Using detection technology it "watches" your fingers hit the key locations it has projected, and then sends the keystrokes through to your PDA, smart phone or pocket PC via Bluetooth. The projected keyboard is highly visible even in strong light (though it does of course look spectacularly cool in the dark). It's highly portable as well, though it will make you look a bit of a lunatic at the local pub, as you will look like you're typing on nothing more than the table, and you will of course be interrupted every fourteen seconds with someone coming over and wanting to know where they can get one." Features Infrared Projector Keyboard – projects a keyboard template onto any flat opaque surface. Runs off mains or battery (2 hour run time per charge). Works with laptops, PC's, Windows Mobile, Palm OS5 and Smartphone (device must have Bluetooth enabled!). Main unit has sound effects control, intensity of projector keyboard, time out settings (to conserve battery life), key sensitivity. Size: 9 x 3.5 x 2.5cm Specifications: PC Windows 2000 or Windows XP required for installation of drivers onto PDA or other handheld device. Keyboard drivers for PDA or other handheld device or smartphone will be transferred from your PC. Detection Rate – Up to 400 characters per minute. Detection Algorithm – Multiple keystroke support. Effective Keystroke – Approximately 2mm. Battery Capacity – 120 minutes continuous typing. Contents: Infrared keyboard projector Carry case for projector Mains adaptor 2 x mini-format CD-Rom's for driver installation Instruction manual/quick start guide. Price $210.00 USD Click here to check out this Projector Keyboard!

Popularity: 100% [?]

The Random CD

This sounds groovy… but then again I haven't actually heard what it sounds like. Neat idea though…

"Only a Japanese designer would think to make a cd with only sound; that randomly makes songs by itself! Pop this cd in and hit the "random play" button. The cd will make up music and songs as it plays. 99 tracks of random scales. The cd will automatically select random tones, making new melodies. If you like a song the cd has composed, simply hit random and return functions simultaneously and the tune will play endlessly. Unexpected and quirky and very Japanese!." The Random CD Your cd player must have a random function for this baby to work… the cd will not play otherwise. $21.00 USD Click here to check out The Random CD!

Popularity: 2% [?]

Digital Picture Frame

Ok… this is just…great! Imagine having this on your desk, scrolling through your collection of funky artwork, or you last trip to Prague. Or wherever… this is just cool!

"Simply take the memory card out of your camera and insert it into the Digital Picture Frame. Instantly you can view all of your photos as thumbnails or a slide show with crossfade between images. For added pizzazz you can play an MP3 music file during your slide show using the digital photo frame's internal speaker. The Digital Picture Frame supports four different media formats and will work with almost any digital camera. The included remote allows you to jump between photos, or zoom up on a photo without leaving your chair. Trust us when we say this is the most full-featured digital photo frame you will find, it can even play MPEG video files. ." Product Features * Displays digital pictures (JPEG or BMP) without a computer * Simply insert a compatible memory card into the digital frame to show photos, play MP3 music or supported video files * Compatible memory cards include CompactFlash (CF), SecureDigital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Memory Stick * Instantly plays MP3 music with the integrated speaker. * Instantly plays MPEG 1, 2 or 4 Movie files with sound. * Supports up to 12 Mega Pixel image files * Bright 8" TFT active matrix LCD screen * Automatic slide show with multiple transition effects and display times * Plays slide show with MP3 music in the background * User-friendly on-screen display lets you access all controls easily $200.00 USD Check out this digital picture frame here!

Popularity: 1% [?]

Luminglass Light

How did they put the lightning in the glass?? The Funkmasta doesn’t understand such things, but he knows that this is COOL!

“Crafted from fine quality glass, Luminglass transforms electric current into a spectacular array of light so unique, it was seen in the film Star Trek “First Contact”. Just plug it in, and watch as lighting mysteriously dances inside a disk of glass that’s less than a quarter-inch thick! Create everything from a delicate tapestry of spider webs, to a powerful lightning storm! Luminglass also features a sound-responsive mode which, when used with your voice or music, creates a pulsating rhythm of light that will dazzle the senses. AC Adapter Included. At only 6 inches in diameter, Luminglass is an energizing addition to any office space. Wall mountable and also includes stand.”

$25.00 USD

Click here to read about the Luminglass!

Popularity: 1% [?]

Funky iPod Cases

For a totally unique iPod accessory, check out these iPod cases at PixelGirlShop!

These iPod cases make awesome fashion statements. Not only are they cool looking, they are extremely well-designed! Each cover is made with reinforced fabric, foam padding and a clear plastic casing. It’s got an opening for a mic port, charging opening and velcro closure. Gerbera Designs understands just how much you love your prized iPod and wants to help you protect it! $30.00 USD Get one of these custom iPod cases here!

Popularity: 1% [?]