2007 June 13 | Trend Squad

Electronic Rock, Paper, Scissors – Mankind Takes A Step Back

Electronic Rock, Paper, Scissors Game (Image courtesy PrankPlace Novelties Inc.) By Andrew Liszewski

Is rock, paper, scissors really so difficult that we as a society need an electronic version of the game? Are there thousands of last slices of pizza going uneaten because people are too lazy to shape their hands into either a pair of scissors, a rock or a piece of paper? While I like to think mankind hasn’t reached that low it seems other people disagree and have invented this electronic version of the game.

Just push the button and the keychain sized device will display one of three pre-set patterns allowing you to determine who the winner is. (I guess that part still has to be done manually.) On the plus side though the electronic version does make for a truly random game removing any strategy or mind games between the two players.

PrankPlace currently sells the game in sets of two for $8.89 so neither of the players has to compete the old fashioned way. You’ll also want to keep an eye out for the upcoming electronic versions of Eye-Spy With My Little Eye, Thumb Wrestling and of course Hide and Seek.

[ Electronic Rock, Paper, Scissors ] VIA [ UneasySilence ]

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Kohler SoundTile Speakers for Musical Shower

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Kohler knows your bathroom instincts very well, so after range of showerheads and luxurious bathroom lavatory, the manufacturer has now come up with Kohler SoundTile Speakers to satiate your bathroom music needs. The low-profile SoundTile speaker allows you to enjoy your favorite music or internet radio stations through your DTV II interface. And, the vibrant brushed nickel looks would go perfectly with your Water Tiles.

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MacTruck Rugged Casing for your Mac Powerbooks

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If you don?t own a rugged laptop like the fall-proof Panasonic toughbook then you need to shield your notebook from all that wear and tear it suffers in handling. We have told you about a few rugged laptop casings, in the past too including Chrome Bags line of rugged crush-proof laptop cases for your Apple Pie?s. Another choice comes with MacTruck that closely envelopes your notebook with an ultra-tough 5052-H32 Aluminum alloy shell that’s rugged enough to drive a truck over! Now, that?s something! Though, I doubt one can be this careless to let that incident happen in the first place, but it never hurts to be extra-protective about your gear. The dual steel alloy slam latches makes it sturdy enough to last for years.

And, you don?t need to take-out your MacBook from the case at all, if you want to as it allows full access to all ports, while your MacBook is safely cradled in MacTruck’s high-density poly padding. The super-tough case features generous 5mm air channels beneath the casing, combined with the superior heat conduction properties of the aluminum shell to ensure that your notebook stays cool even in the most demanding situations.

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The MacTruck’s handle rotates throughout a full 180 deg. arc, for easy stow-away. And, all those rugged features come wrapped-up in an elegant powder-coated finish for long-lasting beauty. An STM Shoulder Strap can be added for enhanced versatility. The MacTruck is a bit pricier price-wise then Chrome Bags rugged crush-proof laptop cases for it costs from $199 to $299.

via Crave / GadgetGrid

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Koreans Offer First 70in LCD TV For Retail

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We have seen most of the monstrous telly?s by now, from 60in, 70 inch to Technovision?s 205-inch Luxio LED HDTV. But, not all of them are meant for consumer market. But, Koreans now offer world?s first 70in LCD TV consumers can buy. Though the make of the 70in LCD TV is still unknown but there are 100 of them for sale at the Lotte Department store of South Korea. The 70-inch LCD is offered for sale at a whopping $63,484. So, those of you who are settling down with a rear projection TV for their home theaters, we would suggest please wait a bit more as this is just the beginning for the consumer market.