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Entries for November, 2009

Singing Bean Sprout

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Who is Otamatone? Dressed in either white or black clothes, Otamatone is a cute instrument from Japan that produces weird, monotonous sounds, ahhhhh…and you’ll find its funny performance in the video downside. Otamatone is played in a straight forward way, just slide or press any part of the tail switch, it then starts to sing. And when you squeeze its mouth, a vibrato effect will be created. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Two-in-one Cupboard

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Different from other furniture, the marquetry rims of the cabinet are not merely designed for a beautiful looking, but also to remind you of a hidden table, which comes out when you pull the rim. And now here is another one that is more practical. The new two-in-one cupboard includes a hidden table that could be completely separated from the cabinet, and therefore allowing you a free use. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Film and Camera

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Just as you’ve seen, it is a traditional roll-film camera that uses 35mm film to take pictures. And of course, though invented in the modern time, this camera still works in the same way as roll-film cameras. Except for the film-like style, another cafe-can shaped camera is also available now. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Disney Secret Stamp Roller

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As privacy has become a most-concerned issue nowadays, we’re used to tearing up anything that we don’t want be seen by others. But that’s really troublesome, huh? Save your breath, and leave them to Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and Stitch, who are members of the cute Disney Eraser Rollers. Simply have Mickey Mouse roll on the paper, and then nothing could be seen but his naughty tracks.

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Lamp and Music System

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Believe me, nothing could be more suitable to a Mac than the ‘Diva’ lamp and music system. Specifically designed for your iPod or iPhone, Diva is not only a speaker system for a connected computer or players, but also a charger for your iPods. Moreover, it also doubles a clock, a radio, and a MP3/phone dock. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Book Sconce

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I really appreciate the awesome idea as it highlights my favorite book. Made from powder-coated steel, the peeling back on the side not only creates an attractive shape, but also makes it easier for you to put in a book. Each measures 7″x 6″x 6″. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Hotel In a Bag

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Hotel in a bag, what a wonderful idea! Almost all the articles ordinarily used on a bed are included, such as a mattress, a bed sheet, quilts, pillows and so on. If only I could have it when on a picnic, at least it ensures me a sweet sleep. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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The Secret of the Pop Cans

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For our gathering, cheers! But wait, what’s wrong with my beer? OMG, it’s actually a beer can-shaped USB humidifier…Wow, still cool! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Aqua Jar

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‘Aqua Jar’ is one of the attractive products exhibited at Valencia Design Week in October. It transforms any plastic bottle into an easy-pour pitcher, therefore allowing water to be served without sprinkling. Moreover, ‘Aqua Jar’ is made from biodegradable and recyclable plastic, eco-friendly to the environment.

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“Blue Collar” Lamp

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Though we’re now in a modern era, unexpectedly we’ve kept looking back to find something traditional and to rebuild them with a new look. And this so-called“Blue Collar” lamp is rightly a perfect example. It looks like a hurricane lamp, but the lampshade is comparatively more gorgeous, either gold-plated or chrome-plated. Very nice. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Root & Flower

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If you’re looking for something to keep your office fresh, you should have a look at the “Root and Flower”, a vase for a single flower. It features a root shape, which indicating the energy origin of flowers. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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8 LED RJ11 Lamp

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One night, you were reading a favorite book, coming to a climax of the story, and then, the lamp went off…the electricity had just failed. Oh, bad luck. Of course you can continue to read with a flashlight, but look at what I am using, an 8 LED RJ11 Lamp! It is powered by a RJ11 socket, or a garden-variety telephone socket, but never a regular power point. Now available and it costs only 4.69 dollars. A great deal! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Recreational Drugs

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While it may seem to be no more than your average capsule pills, the drugs are actually energy drinks disguised in huge pill shapes. With Acetaminophen and B Vitamins inside, these pills are quite useful in pain relief and spirit recovery. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Node Outlet

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The Node Outlet may look somewhat ordinary on the first sight, but obviously its appearance is not much concerned. Have you noticed that the cool outlet could be pulled out? And then, it transforms into another one with four sockets! You’re right, that’s the real secret behind the Node Outlet. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Modular Pen

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Well, indeed I don’ think we may need so complicated a pen like this, a modular pen that includes a pen-point part, a key functional part and a terminal part. You may use it as a ball-point pen, a pencil or an electronic pen, as here’re several kinds of pen-points available. As for the key functional part, it is constructed with a player, a LED light, a charger interface, a memory and a battery. With a Bluetooth on the end, the modular pen also doubles a camera, a microphone, a laser pointer, as well as a wireless network receiver. It’s amazingly powerful! If you’re someone pursuing multifunctional products, you should never miss the module pen. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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