Monday, June 25, 2012

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Stair Rover skateboard capable of going down a flight of stairs

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 05:30 AM PDT


I don’t know about you, but old school skateboarders would definitely say that being able to go down a flight of stairs while performing plenty of stunts is the way to go, and not through the use of the pansy Stair Rover skateboard which is said to be able to ride down a flight of stairs. Don’t you think that this is a wee bit out of whack? After all, it more or less defeats the purpose of owning and traveling on a skateboard, no? The Star Rover skateboard might be more appealing to those who are just starting off in the sport of skateboarding.

Thanks to the efforts of London-based product designer Po-Chih Lai, this one off skateboard is known as the Stair Rover. According to Po-Chih Lai, "The piece creates a groundbreaking form of sport which previously never existed and utilizes the hidden energy of our cities – stairs. Stair Rover – the Stairboard is a product that relies on the other product – stairs, which are found easily within the human habitat, especially in cities."

This current board is the eighth model which was developed, sporting eight wheels and mounted two-per-side on a pair of trucks which pivot to follow the contours of the stairs. The flexible deck itself is constructed from maple and bamboo, where the trucks and associated hardware are made out of aluminum, with rubber being the main material used to make the wheels. While other approaches were explored in some of his earlier models, those include trucks that come with a trio of wheels on each side, in addition to a traditional two-wheeled front truck that has been combined with one big three-wheeler in the back, while a deck is equipped with four sets of two-wheeled trucks, doing away with the usual two instead. Hopefully it is able to hold up well in real life.

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Faux Shrub Air Conditioner Concealer

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

For those of us who live in tropical climates, or experience some rather extreme summers, then surely an air conditioner is a home electrical appliance that one cannot make do with. After all, who else or what is going to keep us nice and cool during those sweltering days out there? Enough air conditioners ought to get the job done, but they definitely are not the best things to look at around your home, or in the garden. I guess this is where the $549.95 Faux Shrub Air Conditioner Concealer comes in handy – it not only makes sure that your air conditioner remains concealed, there is also a spot of green around your home to make it look more inviting and natural.

This cover will not only conceal your central air conditioning condenser, but it also ensures that its operation is not hindered. There are more than 400 boughs which suggest the dark green foliage of a mature “Densiformis” yew. It has been tested by an engineering firm certified by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, to work safe and sound in just about any home.

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

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Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i portable scanner

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 05:30 AM PDT

Do you have a habit of scanning all of your receipts so that you can keep track of your spending? If you have answered in the affirmative, then perhaps you are interested in the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i portable scanner which is said to offer enhanced and faster scanning speeds, in addition to boasting the ability to send and store scanned documents to not only Android, but iOS compatible devices. Apart from that, there is also a new functionality that enablesusers to be able to perform uploads of scans to cloud-based services including Dropbox, Evernote, Google Docs, SugarSync and Salesforce Chatter.

As for the compact Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i, it tips the scales at 3.1 lbs. that offers a similar easy-to-use one-button scanning process, sporting a reliability that is similar to that of its predecessors. It is touted to offer consumers and business professionals the most productive, versatile scanning experience – regardless of whether you are at home or on the go.

The ScanSnap S1300i will deliver a wide array of capabilities which no other document management company offers in a compact scanning solution. Among the new and enhanced features of the ScanSnap S1300i include Scan to Mobile, where you get Android-powered device support, a free “ScanSnap Connect” app that users are able to send scanned paperwork to Android compatible tablets and smartphones which run on at least Froyo (Android 2.2). The app will also be made available for the iPad and iPhone that runs on iOS 4.2.1 or later.

“ScanSnap Connect” will be able to deliver a convenient way to send and store scans to mobile devices through a current Wi-Fi connection. This will also enable organizations to have a flexible solution in assisting the collaboration effort between colleagues and business partners. Either way, the app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and the iTunes App Store.

You can pick up the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i for $295 a pop.

Product Page via Press Release

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Handmade Leather Wings with Harness

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Yes, I know, I know, Halloween is still a long way off, but you can never be too early in your preparation, can you? After all, how many people do you know will actually dress up while wearing Handmade Leather Wings with Harness? Only a select few, I believe, and to those who want to, you will need to fork out a rather handsome $199.99 in order to have this as part of your wardrobe. It certainly looks far cooler than the tried and tested fairy wings at your local costume superstore.

You can be sure that these leather wings are going to be far more durable compared to the pastel and flimsy fairy wings that are made up of plenty of fibers not found in nature. These leather wings have been individually handmade by an artisan in Seattle, where they boast a flexible wire frame which runs down the “fingers,” allowing them to be shaped according to you look like the dragon or bat form as you wish. Built on a sturdy leather harness with five different buckles, make sure of your wingspan prior to walking through doorframes. I wonder if Batman ever had any such troubles.

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