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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Performance Water Cycle
May 1st, 2008 by Edwin in Vehicle Gadgets
Summer is coming and before you know it, you’ll be out frolicking in the sun without a care in the world. Most people will head for the beaches or lakes, as water-based activities are always a popular choice. Next time you do so, why not bring the Performance Water Cycle along with you?
This is the single-seat water cycle that combines the exhilarating experience of riding a recumbent bicycle with the smooth water displacement of an open-topped kayak, allowing you to navigate smoothly around lakes, harbors, and ocean inlets. Appropriate for those wishing for a relaxing cruise or a vigorous workout, the craft has an efficient, smooth pedal crank that uses an 8:1 gear ratio to drive a 15″ two-blade propeller through the water, allowing you to reach a speed of up to 7 MPH–as fast as an Olympic swimmer and faster than typical paddleboats. An aluminum recumbent bicycle frame extends from the hull, providing a sturdy platform for its cushioned adjustable bicycle seat, allowing you to achieve an optimal pedaling position. The cycle frame separates from the hull for easy transport. Highly responsive turning is provided by a rudder controlled by the frame’s adjustable handlebars; stopping and reverse are accomplished by pedaling backward. The craft’s fiberglass-covered, high-density foam core hull is buoyant, seamless, and leakproof, with precisely-balanced integral pontoons for a stable ride, even in waves as high as 3′. Its shallow 17″ draft allows you to pedal into water only 2′ deep.
Sounds like the perfect summer toy - only if you have a rather fat bank account, since the Performance Water Cycle will set you back by $2,999.95.
Batmobile up for auction
May 9th, 2008 by Edwin in Vehicle Gadgets
If you’re an extremely rich fan who loves collecting movie paraphernalia, then the clue of original Batman movie starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson will definitely leave you drooling. What will it be this time? Batman’s suit? The Joker’s make up kit? No, it is the actual Batmobile! Blocking up a mere 54 miles on its odometer, this mean looking machine is powered by a 5.7L Chevy engine, although it hasn’t been fired up for five years. Best get a full mechanical report before picking up this $500,000 puppy. Is there anything you can’t find on eBay these days?
Update: Apparently the listing has been taken down. Anyone knows why?
Source: Luxury Launches
Solar Keyhole Light
June 1st, 2008 by Edwin in Eco Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets, Solar Powered Gear
It is bad enough that your porch isn’t lighted up at night, making it hard to open the lock on your door, but things get even worse when you’ve had a wee bit too much to drink, so even finding the right key can be quite the challenge. The Solar Keyhole Light could help alleviate some of your troubles by offering a green way of powering your door area so that you can get in soonest possible during the night.
An energy-saving white LED is powered via an integral solar panel that harnesses the suns rays to recharge the internal battery – great for you and the environment. The solar light stays on for 10 seconds, giving you plenty of time to unlock and open the door before the solar key light automatically switches off to conserve energy.
For folks who like choice, this one comes with a trio of interchangeable covers that provide a greater variety of mix-and-match combinations. The Solar Keyhole Light will retail for £12.
Moonstream Space Lounge
June 3rd, 2008 by AndrewD in Conceptual Gadgets, Vehicle Gadgets
If you’re wealthy enough to be planning a trip to the moon as soon as they are available to the public then there is no doubt that you are going to want the ultimate of lunar luxury. How could you expect any less out of a multi-million dollar trip?
Designed by Anthony Sims, the Moonstream is an all out space lounge, equipped with the finest commodities and a killer futuristic style. Sims claims his Moonstream was made to shift the all-science public perspective of NASA and to entice people to be more interested in the future of space exploration and tourism.
The interior of the Moonstream will be custom honed for comfort, communication, and eminence. With help from designer labels such as Armani Exchange, the space lounger will be the epitome of the luxurious lunar tripper.
Just because the Moonstream is ultra-streamline and pretty from a design standpoint, it’ll feature some awesome tech specs as well. Personal wifi and the best recording equipment available will allow moon stalkers to document their trip and share experiences with those grounded on Earth.
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