The London-based Arcade Memories company has released the Optime Strategies Table, a cool alternative to the Arcade Gaming Table we saw earlier this year.

The Optime Strategies Table is a totally authentic reproduction of the original tabletop arcade games that were present in every self-respecting pub and club in the 1980s. Officially known as ‘cocktail’ cabinets, the games achieved cult status with classic titles like ‘Space Invaders’, ‘Donkey Kong’ and ‘Track & Field’, played face to face across the table rather than upright in the usual arcade style.

In conjunction with its dedicated wireless keyboard and mouse plus built in top quality speakers you can run your office, or leave it to play your collection of MP3 songs as a virtual jukebox in the corner of the room. Surf the Internet, catch up on your email or go head-to-head with your friends in your latest game – all from most stylish retro games console in the business!

The Optime Strategies Table from Arcade Memories, including two stools and delivery, is available to order at £2,995 (about $5,190 USD).

(Via Born Rich)

Remember that cool USB email notifier that we wrote about a couple of months ago? We didn’t have any info on pricing or availability back then, but now we do.

The USB Webmail Notifier is estimated to arrive in mid-late October 2008 and the product can now be pre-ordered for $17 USD over at the USB Geek website.

This time we even have a video demonstration for you to enjoy:

Features:

• Webmail Notifier connects to your private email account when you can not, and let you know what is going on!
• It works in the background to inform you every time you receive a personal email and even the capacity of unread emails!
• No battery required
• Soft Illuminated Blue, Red, Green indicator
• Webmail Notifier supports: Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook, Outlook Express, POP 3 mail
• Easy operating software
• Every new mail can be associated with a sound
• Compatible with Windows Vista / XP / 2000
• Dimensions: 74 x 47 x 30.5mm
• Weight: 62g

Head over to USB Geek to pre-order your copy of the USB Webmail Notifier for $17.

This little envelope style computer accessory connetcs to your computer’s USB port and will then alert you of any new incoming emails by illuminating in blue, red or green.

Features:

• Webmail Notifier connects to your private email account when you can not, and let’s you know what is going on!
• Webmail Notifier works in the background to inform you every time you receive a personal email and even the capacity of unread emails!
• No battery require
• Soft Illuminated Blue, Red, Green indicator
• Webmail Notifier supports : gmail, yahoo, outlook, outlook express, POP3
• Easy operating software
• Powered by USB with 4 feet cables
• Every new mail will be associated with a sound
• Compatible with Windows Vista / XP / 2000 

The USB Webmail Notifier is sold by Dream Cheeky (no word on pricing).

(Everything USB via Slippery Brick)

The Email Voice Sender eliminates the need for you to type in your email messages by allowing you to record your messages and send them as included email attachments instead.

Just hit send after you record and your message will be transported via email to the intended party without any software on their part necessary.

Includes easy to install software, and a compact, mouse-sized recorder that can also be used to record personal memos. Powered by USB. Requires Windows 2000, ME, XP, Vista or later operating system.

The Email Voice Sender is yours for $39.98 from the Taylor Gifts website.

(Via The Red Ferret Journal)

Tachikoma is the name of this blue little robot from the Japanese Bandai company. It will not only look cool on your desk, it can be quite helpful too.

After having connected the four-legged robot to your computer’s USB port, Tachikoma will be able to help you read emails, create and process applications and allow you to play mini games.

Here’s a short video clip of the robot in action:

The Bandai Tachikoma Robot ($202) is available from GeekStuff4U.com.