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Aquarium Coffee Table

Hazel Chua — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:33:33 +0000

Aquariums take up space. This was something my sister and I realized when we were shopping for one to give to one of her kids for passing the first grade. They’re also expensive, too. We finally settled on a (brace yourselves) fish bowl with the promise that it would, one day, be upgraded into an [...]

Sportcraft 40-Inch SpongeBob Hockey Table

Conner Flynn — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:13:11 +0000

This one is for serious cartoon fans only. Serious Spongebob fans that is. The Sportcraft 40-Inch SpongeBob Hockey Table combines your favorite underwater character with your favorite sports game. Get ready for some fast-paced fun. The electric, air-powered playing surface is slick and fast, so you better bring your best game. Goal-mounted scorers help you [...]

Wordsearch Table Cloth

Hazel Chua — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:10:24 +0000

For kids, you can try making the table setting more attractive by using these Airplane Food Placemats or Mealtime Masterpiece Placemats. But sometimes it’s even hard to get adults to stay put long enough at the table to enjoy lunch or dinner; so for them, use the Wordsearch Table Cloth instead. The Wordsearch Table Cloth [...]

Lapdesk with USB Touchpad

Hazel Chua — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:15:24 +0000

One thing that my sister always does that I never do is use her laptop on her lap. She usually does so when we’re out traveling together or when she’s in too much of a hurry to go look for a desk. I think it’s really uncomfortable and unsafe–unless, of course, you’re doing so with [...]

BeerPongMax Table

Hazel Chua — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:35:27 +0000

We’ve seen how drinking games can be made to be more adult or “civilized,” such as in the form of the Winerd Game. We’ve also seen how it can be semi-civilized, such as the drinking game that may be played with the Roulette Shot Glass Bar Drinking Game Set. And then there’s the drinking game that [...]

The Only Gumball Foosball

Conner Flynn — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:50:53 +0000

If you enjoy playing Foosball, I bet that you’ve never seen a table like this one. The Only Gumball Foosball is aptly named since it’s the only one that is played using gumballs. When you score a goal, a gumball drops to that side of the table. Nothing says victory like a rewarding gumball. It [...]

Cricket Forge Leaf Bench and Table Set

Ryan Cooper — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:36:28 +0000

While the Dream Chaise Lounge Chair offers total comfort and relaxation, the modern styling might not complement the feng shui of your garden. However, the aesthetics of this Cricket Forge Leaf Bench and Table Set should allow for perfectly balanced qi. Or maybe they just look really cool…I’m not a feng shui expert. Seriously though, [...]

Laptop Bag with Built-in Table and Cooler Fans

Robert Birming — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:59:23 +0000

The Chinese company Thanko has released a new laptop bag that hides a “little” secret. Inside the black bag you find find no less than a desk for you and your precocious computer. This laptop table bag will turn into a computer table – complete with legs. It also features two cooler fans, two pockets, [...]

Colorful Illuminated Yo-Yo Table

Robert Birming — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:54:56 +0000

This colorful table will add a fresh and playful touch to your living room or office with its yo-yo inspired design and a wide range of beautiful colors. The use of coloured light bulbs turns Lounge into an individual lighting object. The cable length can be adjusted and hidden away due to the smart storage [...]

Retro-Modern Arcade Gaming Table

Robert Birming — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:49:57 +0000

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’ [...]

Interactive Table Showing Dangerous Animals

Robert Birming — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:36:23 +0000

This interactive table, created by the Australian Lightwell company, is currently at display at the Australian Museum as part of the “Surviving Australia” exhibition. It features interactive screen applications and atmospheric/informative video programs to let the visitors explore some of Australia’s most dangerous animals. Here’s a video showing the “Dangerous Australian” table in action: The [...]

Connect-A-Desk Laptop Holder

Robert Birming — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:47:59 +0000

The Connect-A-Desk laptop harness and desk system allows you to use your laptop with both hands free – if you don’t mind looking a bit goofy that is. Works with any size laptop, notebook, or tablet computer. Adjustable to fit any size person. Quick and easy to put on and take off and ergonomically designed [...]

Top 10 High-Tech Tables

Robert Birming — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:28:26 +0000

The folks over at the great Born Rich blog has compiled a nice list of the “Top 10 high-tech luxury coffee tables of all time”. Some of these products have been featured here at GeekAlerts, like the LED Coffee Table (#9) and the Touch-Sensitive Table from Kloss (#3). Can you guess the #1? Here’s the [...]

Drum Table

Robert Birming — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:48:20 +0000

This is great (and quite annoying for some), now you can do your breakfast table paradiddles and get the right kind of sound to go with it. Design your own personal drum table with durable, interchangeable and rearrangeable percussion inserts. Here’s a video clip of the drum table in action: Choose from four different sized [...]

Donkey Kong Arcade Cocktail Table

Robert Birming — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:49:13 +0000

If Donkey Kong is your thing, and you don’t need the 45 extra games that comes with with this other arcade gaming table, this might be just the ticket. This game is decorated with full-color graphics, buttons and toggle sticks—just like you remember. Inside, state-of-the-art circuitry provides images, sounds and action like you remember. Save [...]

Arcade Gaming Table

Robert Birming — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:20:06 +0000

Here we have yet another beautiful example of a coffee table that comes with a whole bunch of classic 80s arcade games hidden under the hood. Loaded with PacMan, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Space Invaders and 44 other pre-installed timeless games, the Arcade Table is a modern take on an old classic. The Arcade Table’s compact [...]

Wable – Cool Interactive Table

Robert Birming — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:08:54 +0000

This cool interactive coffee table displays a users activity on some of the top social websites by using bars in various colors as indicators. The personal feeds from webapplications like Plazes, Flickr, and Last.fm tell much about the activity of an individual on the internet. In this project we aim to explore how you can [...]

Touch-Sensitive Table from Kloss

Robert Birming — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:02:28 +0000

The UK based Kloss company has come up with a table that almost makes the Interactive LED Coffee Table feel like something for your camping trip. The DeLighTable is now commercially available after more than two years of development. The tables are made to order, and the typical lead time is four to six weeks. [...]

LED Fibre-Optics Table

Robert Birming — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:05:13 +0000

Simon Giles of Billycan Design is the creator of the Mu LighTable concept. It’s a table / sculpture that lights up using white LED fibre-optics on the top and a color changing LED in the base. A remote control is used to control the changes of the colors. (Via Designspotter, Gearfuse & SlashGear)

Time Table

Robert Birming — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:45:41 +0000

The spun metal Time Table ($223) by David Quan features an analog clock under the glass top-surface. Size: 13 1/4 dia x 22 3/4 inches (34 x 58 cm). (Via pcnews)

All in One Coolbox With Wheels

Robert Birming — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:04:14 +0000

With the All in One Coolbox With Wheels ($143) you will get both a table, stools and a roller coolbox in one product. This 30 litre capacity cool box holds all you could need for trips away from home. Inside it has space for plenty of food and drinks, keeping them cool and fresh. If [...]

LED Coffee Table

Robert Birming — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:15:36 +0000

Here’s a table to will guarantee to turn a a few heads. The 62 (L) x 31 (W) x 18 (H) inches large Interactive LED Coffee Table (from $2,800) comes with either a with a thick glass or plastic top. Inside sits 480 super-bright white LEDs which are activated when they see motion. Without motion [...]

Jellio Lite Table

Robert Birming — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:06:08 +0000

The Lite Table ($600) from Jellio is a cool looking piece of furniture, inspired by the electric Lite-Brite toy that was released in the late 60s. The Jellio lite table has one hundred oversized acrylic pegs that light up when positioned over a small light source. Pegs can be changed around to make any design [...]

Pointer Cursor Home Design

Robert Birming — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:04:28 +0000

Here are a couple of cool and useful ways to spice up your home with some geekiness without making it too obvious. Pointer Side Table ($109) The ultra cool Pointer table allows for creativity and fun with decorating. Made of matte painted wood veneer, available in: black, orange or white. Features include the ability to [...]