i-Sobot Available for Pre-Order
i-Sobot $299.99, the world’s smallest robot, is now available for pre-order.
The tiny humanoid from Tomy, a Japanese toy merchandise company, is expected to start shipping in October.
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Pimp LED Watch
According to LEDWatchStop they are the “first company outside of Japan authorized to sell this incredibly unique timepiece”. It’s shipped in a stunning Tokyoflash gift box with gold foil embossed dragon, brand new from factory.
Mini iPod Shuffle Speaker
Travelsound i50 ($70) is the name of this stylish portable speaker from Creative Japan. It’s designed for the 2G iPod Shuffle MP3 player an comes with a built-in battery which can be charged via USB.
Umine Nature Images Projector
The Japanese toy company Takara Tomy has now released a new product called Umine - a small projector to help you relax by displaying various images of nature onto your ceiling or wall.
Retro Looking iPod Jukebox
The TCU-350SD ($208) from the Japanese Scitec company is a “jukebox” designed like a 1950s record player. It plays vinyl records, CDs, AM/FM radio and music from your iPod.
You will also be able to convert tracks from vinyl and CD to MP3 format. Then simply use the built-in USB port to transfer the files from the jukebox to your computer or audio player.
(Via The Raw Feed)
CatSpeaker - 2.1 Multimedia System
The Japanese company Brighton Net har just released this 2.1 Channel Multimedia CatSpeaker. Both the speakers and the sub are in white and shaped like the silhouette of a cat. The remote control is shaped like a paw and goes in white with brown details.
USB Memory Watch
With the USB Memory Watch ($50) you will not only have an analog watch around your wrist, you will also have a convenient 2GB file storage.
Colorful Dice CD Storage
Storing your CDs in a colorful dice. Sounds Japanese? You’re absolutely right.
Each cube in the Dice CD Storage ($13) system measures 18cm (7in.) and can hold up to 60 CDs. You have 4 colours to choose from: orange, green, pink and blue. The storage system is manufactured by StrapYa.
(Via Plastic Bamboo)
USB Mirror Webcam
Do you want to make sure you always show your best side during all those hours in front of the webcam?
Now you can, thanks to the USB Mirror Webcam ($49) from Thanko. The mirror is surrounded by white LED’s and the lens of the webcam is built-in in the middle of the mirror glass.
The page for the link above has been automatically translated, which gives you some webcam features you don’t see every day:
If the [ho] and others, the light/write it lights up, also expression of the face becoming bright, it is good impression even in the partner…
(Via Akihabara News)
Portable Carbine Hook Fan & Flashlight
From the Japanese Rakuten comes this Carbine Hook Fan Copter ($2). Clip it onto your belt and be ready to pull when those hot summer days strikes.
It also features a built-in flashlight and is available in four different colors.
