This cool fountain timepiece can be seen at the Kanazawa Station in Japan.

The computer controlled creation uses small jet streams of water to create the set of digits that will display the current time. Here’s a video showing the clock in action:

Visit CraziestGadgets.com for more info about the digital fountain clock.

The ScanGauge II Automotive Computer is an easy to install car device that will provide you with a set of digital gauges, a comprehensive trip computer, and an engine trouble code scan tool.

The digital gauges mode displays four different properties on the screen (for example, fuel economy, battery voltage, coolant temperature, and engine speed). The trip computer tracks your vehicle’s maximum speed, average speed, driving time, driving distance, trip fuel economy and several other pieces of trip data. The engine trouble code scan tool lets you read standard engine trouble codes as well as clear the “check engine” light and other warning lamps.

The ScanGauge II is simple to use and install and mounts in, on or below the dash. It plugs into the diagnostic OBD-II connector found under the dash on 1996 and newer cars and light trucks. The functions are accessed viaa simple on-screen menu interface. There is an automatic delayed power-down after engine shutoff and automatic power-up when engine is started. User and vehicle settings are automatically saved.

Features:

• Reads engine trouble codes and can reset the “check engine” light
• Trip computer that automatically tracks various elements of trip data
• Expanded digital gauges (fuel economy, battery voltage, coolant temp., etc.)
• No tools needed to install – plugs into the OBD-II diagnostic connector
• Simple menu driven operation
• User-settable backlight color and brightness – 126 possible color/brightness settings
• Batteries not required
• Dimensions: 4.8W x 1.5H x 1D inches
• Connector cord length: 6 feet
• User adjustable contrast and update rate (slow, normal and fast)
• Big display – 50% larger than the original ScanGauge
• Cable detachable – can be connected on the back or side – RJ45 connection

The ScanGauge II Automotive Computer is available from ThinkGeek for $159.99 and will work on the following vehicles.

This USB 2.0 compliant hub comes with seven ports that rotates 90 degrees.

Features:

• 90 degree rotatable
• 7 flexible hi-speed ports
• Fully compliant with USB 2.0 specification
• Backwards compatible with USB 1.1
• Support data transfer rate at 1.5/12/480 Mbps
• Individual port over-current protection
• Friendly and ergonomic design
• Plug and play
• LED indicator
• Support windows 98/2000/Me/XP or Mac OS 8.6 or above
• Weight: 128g

The USB Rotary 7 Hub is available in three different colors – black, white or blue – for $17.99 over at the GizFever.com website.

This external hard disk enclosure can be used with any readily available 2.5 inch HDD and it allows you to protect the data using a fingerprint reader.

Install the supplied software on the PC’s you wish to use the drive with, only your (or up to 9 other people ) fingerprint will be able to unlock the data inside. The sensor on the drive can also be used to protect files and folders on the host computer. Finished attractively in matte black this enclosure is ready to offer you the protection you require.

Features:

• Easily fingerprint protect and encrypt files or the entire drive
• Slide cover prevents damage to fingerprinting sensor
• Comprehensive software makes setup easy
• Fingerprint Sensor Sensitivity: 508DPI
• Field Size: 192×16 pixels
• Gray level: 256 levels (8bits per pixel)
• False Rejection Rate (FRR): 1 in 1,000
• False Acceptance Rate (FAR): 1 in 1,000,000
• Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista
• Power Source: USB 5 VDC
• Dimension: 105×33x47mm (LxWxD)
• Manufacturer Ref.: 2CJWOGICEI5Y

The 2.5 inch Hard Disk Enclosure with Fingerprint Security retails for $39.86 (Sample +1) over at the Chinavision website.

The Falcon MVIX uses Ethernet or WiFi to transfer the media files from a computer and bring them wirelessly to a TV anywhere in your home.

Featuring full and seamless compatibility with all major computer platforms, including Windows, Mac OSX and Linux, the MVIX is firstly a drive enclosure, so that you can add your own IDE or SATA hard drive and use it to store your media files.

Secondly, it connects to your home network either via Ethernet or a 802.11b/g/pre-n WiFi network to share and stream content.

And thirdly, it’s actually a media player itself, which can connect to TVs (including HDTVs) via composite, component, S-Video or DVI with a maximum supported resolution of 1920×1080 Progressive Scan (1080p) video output for crisp, clear picture quality. The MVIX benefits from an HDMI port so that you can attach it to an HDTV to ensure the highest quality transfer possible.

The MVIX supports all commonly used media formats, and virtually all of the more specialised ones too. It has no problem with MPEG-1/2/4, VOB, WMV 9, DivX and Xvid video files and will also happily play MP3s, WMAs, AAC, Ogg or WAV and AC3 music files. And what’s more, you can display your photo-library as a slideshow whilst listening to music too.

It does all this all from an internal hard drive, an external USB drive or it can stream from any computer on your network. If you add your own hard disk – and these are now available at up to a terrabyte in size – you can turn the MVIX into a home server too. It’s the ideal solution for storing or backing up absolutely all of your software, images, music, films or documents.

The Falcon MVIX Media Centre will be available from Thumbs Up starting April 10, 2008. The suggested retail price is set to £199.99 (about $395 UDD).

This dock / 4-port USB hub combo makes it easy to backup and transfer data via USB by plugging in any 2,5 or 3,5 inch SATA hard disk in the device.

Features:

• Supports both S-ATA 2.5″ HDD and 3.5″ HDD
• 4-port USB hub
• USB 2.0
• Temperature and Humidity: 5 ° ~ 35 °, humidity 20 ~ 80%
• AC Power Adapter input: 100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
• AC Power Adapter output: 12V/3A
• Support Windows VISTA, XP and Mac OS
• Dimension: 130 mm (W) x 68 mm (H) x 90 mm (D)
• Weight: 892g (approx)

The SATA HDD Dock with USB Hub ($82) is available over at USB Brando.

The ZPC-GX31 saves you desktop space by putting an Intel Core Duo PC with a CDRW/DVD drive and a card reader inside a “normal size keyboard”.

This new generation All-in-One PC in a keyboard not only takes up far less desktop space, but also puts an Intel® Core™ 2 Quad CPU with all its features and performance at your fingertips. The new ZPC-GX31™ is a true innovation packing so much power, performance and compatibility inside a normal size keyboard.

With features such as Dual Display capabilities, 4GB of DDR2/667MHz RAM, 1Gb LAN and DVI interface you now have a complete personal computer that takes up no more space than a typical keyboard. Simply place it on your desktop, plug in a monitor and you are done!

You can customize the ZPC-GX31 All-in-One PC to fit your needs, making the price range anywhere from $629 to $1099.

(Via Chip Chick)

How about a heart shaped optical 3-button USB mouse to go with those USB Heart-to-Heart Micro SD T-Flash Card Readers from earlier this month?

Features:

• Fits in both hands
• Easy web navigation and scrolling wheel
• 3 buttons and scroll wheel
• No mouse ball, no need of dust cleaning
• Optical sensor stays precise on the most surface without mouse pad
• Compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE
• 1200 dpi resolution, definition and reliability
• Dimension: 79 x 69.5 x 30.4mm
• Weight: 56g

The USB Heart Mouse is available from USB Geek for $12.

Behavior Tech Computer, a Taiwanese keyboard and mouse manufacturer, is introducing the 9051H Cheetah – a high-tech gaming keyboard and mouse kit specially designed for PC gamers.

The Cheetah Gaming Keyboard features 17 individual keys specifically for gaming input commands. The unique gaming keys are ergonomically designed and laid out on a gaming wheel for adjustable gaming positions. The keyboard features two sets of user customized commands configured in A and B memory modes, and can be setup for different games, or within the same game for different character controls.

The Cheetah Gaming Keyboard use patented multicolored backlight technology that can be enabled at the press of a hotkey. If the speed of key presses increase during intense gaming, the color of the backlight will gradually turn red. When the keyboard is left idle mode, the backlight of the keyboard will glow blue.

This Laser Gaming Mouse reigns supreme with a true 2000dpi Laser sensor, which enables movement speeds of 2 times that of a standard 800dpi optical sensor. In the meanwhile, 2000 dpi Gamer – Grade Laser Engine for enhanced tracking on a wider range of surfaces.

Read more about the 9051H Cheetah Professional Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Kit over at BTC. No word on pricing or availability yet.

(Fareastgizmos via Prylfeber)

Pat Says Now, a Swiss manufacturer of individual computer mice, has released this small optical USB mouse with a colorful butterfly portrayed at the top.

This tiny high-tech wonder will make laptop users happy, especially those who are travelling a lot! The Travel mouse features a modern optical sensor and to prevent wire chaos during transport the wire automatically coils up after usage.

Features:

• Modern 3-button Wheel Mouse
• More precision and improved movement
• Connection USB/PS2 (for PC and Mac)
• Resolution 800 dpi
• Optical
• Easy to Install
• 3-year warranty

The Travel Butterfly Computer Mouse measures 8 x 4 x 2.2 cm (3.14 x 1.57 x 0.78 inches) and is available from the Fabstuff website for about $40.

Here’s a great way to save some space on your desk. This black laptop stand comes with a built-in 4-port USB 2.0 hub and a pair of stereo speakers.

About:

• Ergonomically design to offer comfortable viewing height.
• Built-in USB 2.0 HUB.
• Built-in 2.1 Stereo Speakers.
• Speaker Output Power: 10W (Subwoofer) + 5W X 2 (Satellite).
• Audio Inputs: Φ3.5mm line-in jack.
• Power Adaptor: 100-240V, DC 12V 1.25A.
• Product Dimensions: 372(L) x 328(W) x 118(H)mm
• Material: Plastic + Metal
• Weight: 2.1Kg

The product has just been launched by Winwin, a company located in Shenzhen, China. There is no word on price or availability yet.

This wireless keyboard features a built-in high precision touchpad, and its slim design makes it great for travel, school, or any other working environment.

Features:

• 88 Standard key + 11 hot keys
• Hot Keys: www, E-mail, Vol -, Vol +, Mute, Pre Track, Play/Pause, Stop, Next Track, Eject, Sleep
• On-off swtich design, you can turn off the Keyboard and touch pad manually
• Portable and Slim design
• Powered by 4 x AA batteries
• Suport Windows XP, ME, 2000 and Vista
• Size: 36 x 17.7 x 1.5cm (approx.)
• Weight: 552g

The Wireless USB Keyboard with Touch Pad ($57) is available from Brando.

Someone has created a cool looking Star Wars inspired case mod – shaped like everyone’s favorite tin can astromech droid R2-D2.

There isn’t much information about the creation though, but there is a bunch of photos of the R2-D2 Case Mod over at thecontaminated.com.

(Via Gizmodo and Product Reviews Net)

Stealth Computer Corporation has released a new small powerful form factor mini PC with built-in PCI expansion slot capability.

The Stealth LPC-450PCI Mini PC utilizes Intel’s latest Core 2 Duo processor technology delivering the ultimate in Mini PC performance. The robust anodized aluminum chassis measures just over 2 inches tall having the overall footprint about the size of a hard cover novel, measuring in at 10 x 5.8 x 2.8 inches and weighing approximately 10 lbs (4.5kg).

One of the unique attributes the LPC-450PCI possesses is the open and available PCI card slot. “Customers can simply add specialized I/O, video, data acquisition and communications cards, something that cannot be achieved without resorting to larger clunky desk top computers” remarks Stealth’s President & CEO, Ed Boutilier.

The LPC-450PCI small form PC features a multitude of I/O connectivity built into its impressively small design such as; LAN, 2-Serial, 3-USB, FireWire, Video, Audio, PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard ports. It has a built-in 2.5-inch high-shock hard drive with up to 160GB’s of storage space for archived data.

For applications that require extra high shock, vibration and wide temperature ranges, optional SSD or Solid State Drive options are available. A slim DVD/CD-RW optical drive comes standard with an optional DVD burner available. Systems are compatible with Microsoft Vista/XP, Linux etc and can be custom configured to meet the exact needs of the OEM or end user.

The LPC-450PCI Mini PC is available from $1450.

The Stealth Computer Corporation has won the Control Engineering’s 2007 Engineers Choice Award for its LPC-450 small form factor computer.

Control Engineering is a Chicago based trade publication that gives only 15 awards to makers of hundreds of products covered in the publication each year. The award was officially announced February 4th, 2008 based on the 2007 year in review.

The Stealth LPC-450 Little PC utilizes Intel’s latest Core 2 Duo processor technology delivering the ultimate in mini pc performance. Housed in a rugged aluminum enclosure this powerful & versatile machine measures out at 5.7(W) x 9.9(D) x 1.65(H) inches or about the size of a hard cover novel yet surpasses the performance of most desktop and notebook PCs available today.

Visit stealth.com for more info about the Stealth LPC-450 Little PC.

Ok, you won’t be able to check your emails or play games on this computer, but it sure has that must-have feel to it if you are a true computer geek.

The computer shaped Computea Teapot measures 17.5(H) x 21(W) cm and it looks as if it is made of ceramic. You can get it for £35.95 (about $71 USD) from teapottery.co.uk, where you’ll also find many other fun and cool teapots.

(Via Product Reviews Net)

Now you can take the opportunity to use some of those long hours in front of the computer to do some exercise – without having to leave your seat.

The low-rise stepper sits surreptitiously under your desk – just set your feet on the pads, and gently step-step-step. If you can keep up a steady motion, your keyboard and mouse work fine. The moment you stop, however, they stop longer responding. The Gamercize PC keeps track of your progress, and lets you know how you’re doing against your goals.

Features:

• Compatible with Windows, OS X, and Linux
• Requires your PC and mouse use USB connections
• Burn up to 400 calories per hour while seated. Standing adds up to an additional 250 calories burned per hour!
• No weight-limit while seated, 220lb weight limit standing
• Weighs 19 pounds, and fits neatly under your desk

The Gamercize PC-Sport Stepper is available from ThinkGeek for $199.99.

Stealth Computer Corporation has introduced their new TuffTouch Industrial Grade LCD monitor – a rugged versatile touch screen LCD monitor designed to stand-up to the rigors of industrial and commercial environments.

The 17 inch all-steel enclosed touch screen LCD Monitor is built to withstand the demanding effects of harsh environments typically encountered in industrial plant floor environments. The NEMA 4/IP 66 LCD front-panel withstands water, dust and dirt intrusion and performs well beyond ordinary commercially available monitors. The high precision, metal encapsulated 17 inch viewable display is capable of running resolutions up to its native mode of 1280 x 1024 pixels with both analog and digital input sources. The TuffTouch features low power consumption, wide viewing angles, superior image quality with 250 nits of brightness, 8ms response time and a contrast ratio of 500:1

TuffTouch is available with resistive and capacitive touch screen options and includes a wide-range of versatile mounting options such as wall, bench top, pendant arm and ceiling mounts. All Stealth LCD monitors are plug & play capable requiring no video drivers or special interface cards.

Visit stealth.com for pricing and more information.

No, it’s not Apple as in Steve Jobs, Mac and iPod. This is a pair of USB powered speakers shaped like a juice apple split in half.

This 2 x 1 watt two-channel stereo speaker system connects to your computer or portable music device with a standard 3.5mm audio jack.

The Apple Design Speakers is available in red or green and measures 112(W) x 104(H) x 56(D) mm (4.4 x 4.1 x 2.2 inches). It’s currently up at eBay.de for 25 Euros (about $36 USD).

(Via SlipperyBrick)

The Japanese (of course) company NEC has announced its LaVie G, a Hello Kitty inspired PC covered with precision-cut Swarovski crystals.

Apart from the computer, you will also get a USB flash drive and an optic computer mouse – both in the same kind of Kitty bling bling style.

The LaVie G features a 15.4 inch WXGA screen, a 120GB hard disk drive, 2GB of RAM, a DVD multi burner and AMD Turion 64×2 TL-52 processors.

The price is set to 210,000 Japanese yen (about $1,835 USD).

(Via Akihabara News)