Pool Concept PC

I just learned that the Napkin PC concept that we reported on six months ago has won a Next-Gen PC Design competition. On a related note, I found this Next-Gen PC concept, and I thought it was just as practical, especially for summer.

The Pool PC, aka PC of the Swim-Rings, is a waterproof computer that has a small place so you can attach a swim ring. Then all you need to do is lay back in the ring, let your body float, and you are free to check email, surf the web, or anything else you want to do on your computer.

It has many features including a GPRS receiver, Bluetooth wireless solutions, finger-touch input, a solar power driven processor, water-cooling system, as well as a magnetic charging interface. I believe that the swim ring holder can also house some speakers for non-amphibian work.

So far, this is a concept, but I don’t see why it shouldn’t be put on the market. After all, I have been on vacation several times and have taken my computer with me to do some work while away. There are times when I’ve wanted to take my PC into the pool with me and get my work done there.

Hopefully, the computer has an anti-glare screen for the sunshine.

Gevalia Stir Mug

I’m not a big coffee drinker, but I do like hot chocolate. And I’m the laziest person in the world. Really, sometimes I starve because I’m too lazy to heat up something to eat. My friends would not be surprised to find out the simple task of getting a tea spoon and stirring my hot chocolate is sometimes too much trouble… but if you don’t stir it, it’s crap. Dilemma.

Ok, the Gevalia Stir Mug was probably designed for cases when you can’t find a teaspoon, but it works for lazy people too. You need to put all your ingredients in, add water, push a button and presto! your beverage is gently stirred while you can just go on working. The cup is insulated, which makes it perfect for the office, and it comes with a sipper lid. It uses 2 AA batteries, which are included in the pack.

At $19, it might be a bit pricey, so I wouldn’t buy it for myself, but it looks like a great gift for a coffee lover.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18.95 on Gevalia.com.

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Pioneer AS-PS66 Happy Aqua Splash-Free Portable Speaker

Happy Aqua from Pioneer, Japan is the new waterproof speaker for portable audio players such as iPods. It uses a stereo mini-plug to connect with the player and its size is large enough to fit any MP3 players on the market. Built-in with a mono speaker that is loud enough for the user to hear the music while taking a shower. The handle on top allows the user to hang Happy Aqua on the towel bars. Comes in 3 different colors and only available in Japan.

Specifications
Electric source: DC6V (single type 3 dry cell battery x4)
Input terminal: φ 3.5 L type stereo mini-plugs
Utility installed capacity: 0.3 W (JEITA)
Speaker: Mono speaker 57 mm / 8 ohm
Weight: 350 g
Battery duration: 37 hours

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Top 5 most ridiculous pink gadgets,

1.) Portable grill from Pink Princess - ok, firstly, whoever buys a coloured grill these days?! They always get hideously deformed due to the splattered oil and grease, I thought people tended towards black these days. Plus, not to sound like a traitor to sisterhood, but isn't that the man's job? They love standing around holding a beer and tongs, looking just like Homer Simpson, right? Maybe I'm hanging out with the wrong kind of men...

2.) The Little Pink Tool Kit by The Tool Kit People - When asked awhile back in a Yay or Nay Wedneday feature, most of you hated the numerous condescending pink toolkits available, citing badly made tools and little dinky sizes. However, they're still being churned out - when will these companies ever learn?

3.) Taser C2 Gun - I eyeballed this at CES, and yep, it's pink alright. Whilst I think it's actually a pretty nifty gadget (I certainly wouldn't mind carrying one in my handbag), it's a bit of an odd thing to paint pink - what next, air rifles and basketballs? Oh, dont tell me...

4.) George Foreman grill - Right, we've seen pink kitchen gadgets before, but this really takes the cake. Or, err, slab of greasy meat. Like the colour matters anyway, it's only going to be shoved behind the Crunchy Nut and jars of mustard a week after purchase, never to see the light of oily food again.

5.) The Pink Car Kit from Boystuff.co.uk - Surely the makers of this pink car kit don't believe we can change a tyre or jump-start a car ourselves? Colour me surprised if they don't think we would rather lean suggestively against our car on a lone highway, pushing the boobs out, hoping for an attractive young man to stop by to help us out? Why buy a pair of jump leads that're bound to break after the first go, when you could get something unisex and of better quality for less than half the price of this Barbie set? I find this purely insulting, Boystuff!

Infant Pacifier Thermometer

Getting the temperature of your baby can be a pretty tricky thing using traditional methods, while easier ways such as ear thermometers might stretch the budget of households that are already as tight as it is already. For those who fall in the latter category and yet want something accurate, there is the Pacifier Thermometer that works by simply placing it in your child’s mouth, waiting for the pacifier to beep once the reading is complete. The inclusion of a red and green Fever Alert glow feature makes it a snap to know whether it is time to head to the clinic or not. Temperatures can be displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on which side of the pond you’re at. The Summer Infant Pacifier Thermometer will retail for an affordable $9.99 and is accompanied by its own storage case.

Source: Gizmag