Not quite gadgets #1 Posted on December 26th
“A gadget to my mind is something that aims to improve your life in some way through a imaginative technological fix and probably looks good to boot. All of the items below are typical products of whimsy being splurged out of the current myriad of gadget blogs. Once you think on their so called USP's it becomes patently obvious the best decision would be to steer well clear of them. Wooden radio A radio made of scrap wood. Although you are expected to shell out $155 for the privilege of owning it, nothing in Gizmoblog refers to it's audio or reception capabilities. A truly gorgeous looking consumer item with possibly some remote allusion to environmental friendliness. If you have more money than sense, please ...” Tagged as consumer, the war on stupid | No Comments » | Continue
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