Full-Size Star Wars X-34 Landspeeder Replica

In his own garage, Daniel Deutsch created this full-size and driveable replica of a X-34 Landspeeder - the antigravity craft used by Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies.

We built this fiberglass replica landspeeder from the ground up on a custom aluminum chassis. The electric drive system is capable of a top speed around 25 mph. The speeder is the same size as the original, and can travel several miles on a single battery charge.

Features:

• DLP video projector from the hologram unit projecting video from an ipod.
• Audio with over 50 R2 sounds.
• Periscope that rises.
• Lights.
• Dome rotation, Body movement.
• Utility arms that open individually.
• Front doors open individually.
• Smoke Machine.
• Moving Hologram projector.

Check out Daniel’s website for more photos of the X-34 Landspeeder Replica.

(Via Neatorama)

The Mystery Chinese iPhone worker had been Identified

Remember the mystery cute Chinese girl iPhone worker found in a new iPhone? That cute girl has been identified, I found the news in Yahoo. Some ask (me one of them) will she gets fired by her boss? The answer is no. Story goes like this.

Foxconn a Taiwan based company assembles the iPhones for Apple in Shenzhen in southern China, but Reuters did call to them but received an unanswered call at the end.

Identified, Foxconn spokesman Liu Kun told the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong that the cute girl had been identified but her details would not be released and she had also been assured by her bosses that her job was safe, yeah!

According to Liu, the photos were taken in the testing department as part of a normal procedure. So far there’s one iPhone was known to be affected.

She’s famous in the internet now I guess. Happy for her.

Retro iPod Speaker Dock Lamp

Hi-Fi Hi-Light is the name of this retro style desk lamp with a built-in 6-inch speaker. It features a docking station for iPods and a 3.5mm audio input for other MP3 players.

Description:

• Made of iron and plastic
• On/Off switch on base
• Bulb: G 40W (not included)
• Size: 6.25″sq. x 19.5-30”h
• Cord Length: 5 ft

The Hi-Fi Hi-Light MP3 speaker lamp is available from the PBteen website for $149.

(Via Geeksugar and Unplggd)

New Stylish DVD Player from LG Electronics

DVS450H is the name of this stylish upcoming DVD player from the South Korean LG Electronics company. It can be set up horizontally or vertically, or mounted on a wall.

The new LG DVD player has a HDMI connection that gives a full HD resolution of up to 1080p. An external hard drive or other devices can be connected via the USB port.

The DVS450H supports the following formats: DVD, CD, DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG. In addition to these, it also supports the compressed DivX HD and Xvid-H formats.

The DVS450H is planned to be released in October 2008, according to the Swedish LG Electronics website. The suggested retail price is set to 1,499 SEK (about $238 USD).

(Via Prylfeber)

R/C Hovering Space Surfer

Here’s something you don’t see every day, a radio-controlled 9-inch “space surfer” that hovers in the air, spins 360 degrees, and moves left, right, backward and forward.

Capable of indoor or outdoor flights, the space surfer has dual propellers that generate enough thrust to send the device from a stationary position to 66-feet in the air without requiring a hand-launch.

The radio frequency remote control has proportional throttle and trim settings that allow it to be precisely controlled through climbs, descents, and turns.

The device is powered by a rechargeable battery that recharges via the included AC adapter. Remote has a 27 feet range and requires a 9-volt battery. Operates for 15 minutes after a 70-minute charge.

The R/C Hovering Space Surfer is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $89.95

Sony announced World’s Thinest LCD TV in Japan

Sony is proud to introduce its sexy world’s thinnest LCD TV, called it Sony KDL-40ZX1. It is a 40-inches LCD TV that measures only at 9.9mm thick and weighs 26 pounds. Featuring LED backlighting, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, 120Hz MotionFlow tech, x.v.Color, BRAVIA Engine 2 image processing and priced only at $4,474 after conversion from ¥. This slimmy will be released in Japan on November 10th, 2008.

[via TechFresh]

Soda Can USB Humidifier

If you think an Illuminated LED Pyramid Fountain to increase the humidity in a room is a bit over the top, you could try this Japanese can-shaped USB humidifier instead.

The mini is a state of the art air anion humidifier that combines new technology, modern design, with major health enhancement benefits. Our mini air humidifier is small and portable, and it is convenient enough to be used at home, office.

The Soda Can USB Humidifier is available from sourcingmap.com for $24.99.

(Via Nerd Approved)

GE Profile Frontload Washers & Dryers

The GE Profile Frontload Washers & Dryers has an extraordinary looking compare to others. It’s the first washer pedestal system to hold up to 6 months of detergent and fabric softener; it automatically dispenses the right amount for each load with their SmartDispense Pedestal (sold separately at $600). The machine is available in several color to suit you home design. More pictures after the break.

Frontload Washer:
• Uses H2ition to sense the right amount of water and temperature for each load (ENERGY STAR® qualified)
• Communicates electronically with the dryer to preset dry cycles and help save time
• Stain Inspector ™ provides more than 40 different preprogrammed stain treatments
• Offers SmartDispense technology, which when used with the optional pedestal can store and dispense 6 months worth of detergent and fabric softener

Frontload Dryer:
• Uses a reverse tumble to offer the fastest, most even drying**
• Includes a built-in dryer rack and hanger clip for more drying options
• Has a 7.5 cubic foot capacity

The GE Profile Frontload Washers & Dryers is available starting $1200 and above.

[via Jalopnik]

Marble LED Clock

A marble version of last year’s Mysterious Wood Clock has now been released.

It looks like a regular marble block when power off but it will surely amaze you when it is on. Time illumintes through the clock as if it projects on a piece of marble block. Feel the mystery with a touch of this wood clock.

You can get the Marble Clock with red or blue LED digits. The product is available over at the Watch Brando website for $48 USD

Spam celebrates 30th birthday!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to dear SPAM… yeah the internet Spam is celebrating their 30th birthday. Hope none of us get invited to the party, I’ve been deleting them everyday. Hope they removed me from their mail list after the birthday wishing.

Spam was an idea originated by Gary Thurek in 1978 to send an unsolicited advertisement to 393 Arpanet users. All these 393 e mail addresses were typed by hand!

Now, sent them to the junk!

[via Arxmangadgets | New Launches]

Cell Phone Charger Pen

This fully working ballpoint pen also functions as a cell phone charger. It requires only one AA battery to provide your flat battery with an extra 100 minutes worth of power.

It comes with 5 different adapters for various mobile phones, such as Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, etc.

Product Specifications:

• Charge your mobile phone by 1 piece of AA alkaline bettery or NI-MH rechargeable battery
• Useful ball pen
• Special design, modern style, compact and portable
• Charging time: approx. 100 mins
• Standby time: approx. 20 hours
• Talk time: approx. up to 2 hours
• Size: 146*20mm
• Weight: 45g

The One Battery Mobile Charger Pen is available from gadget4all.com for $19.