Not normally a fan of putting stickers on computers, but if you have a computer that looks like what everyone else is carrying around then distinguishing yours from the others is a sensible idea… These War Machine decals will help you do that – and make the back of your laptop look a little bit more awesome at the same time.

These stylish stickers are sized to fit the 13-inch MacBook and 13, 15 and 17-inch MacBook Pros.

Price: $15 [ Tech Chee ]

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Love those Gmail shortcuts but there are too many of them to remember? Someone obviously got to thinking that a standalone piece of hardware might be a better way to get things done. I’m guessing that a person would have to virtually live in there to make the Gmail keypad worth the money and desk space; but some people do.

Price: $20

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There may be people that get their cubicle party on, but I am guessing that pocket-sized mixing decks will mostly be destined for the classrooms of overindulged teenagers – and for lonely adults seeking to entertain themselves. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t approve.

From Think Geek:

• Everything you need to mix back and forth between two MP3 players.
• Pocket sized for instant DJ action.
• Preview the next song with a separate, volume-controlled headphone jack.
• Easily fade between MP3 players with the smooth slider.
• Includes: Mixing deck, 2 short audio cables (for connecting to MP3 players), 1 long audio cable (to connect to speakers – not included), and earbuds.
• Batteries: 4 AAA (not included)
• Dimensions:
  • Mixing Deck: approx. 4.5″ x 2.5″ x 1.25″
  • Long Cable: 40″
  • Short Cable: 17″

Price: $24.99

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The Aston Martin Rapide might just have the most expensive key in the world, fortunately it does more than just open the car – it’s also a watch, sorry, chronograph.

The AMVOX2 Rapide Transponder heralds the second generation of the revolutionary creation that sealed the ties between the Grande Maison from the Vallée de Joux and the legendary British luxury sports car manufacturer.
Released several months ago, it is the first mechanical watch developed with the ability to control access into a luxury sports car by means of a built-in micro transmitter system serves to lock and unlock the Aston Martin DBS car, while maintaining the key functions of the famous vertical-trigger mechanism equipping the pushpiece-free chronograph.

If you had enough money for an Aston Martin, you would probably cough up for the super-expensive watch-key.

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If you have trouble remembering passwords, then fingerprint/facial recognition technology can be an effective way to keep access to your valuable data. The Lockface system works through the use of a webcam – no webcam and you’re out of luck – to match with a stored image of your face with 98% accuracy. I am not sure what happens the other 2% of times, but that is probably secure enough for people that aren’t storing state secrets.

Price: $110 (as of now it is only available for people living in Japan) [Crunchgear]

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“But does it play Doom?” Even advertisements don’t escape that question now, it seems.

It appears that a number of advertising billboards in Germany can now play Doom, thanks to the artistic stylings of Herren Mr Talion, Epoxy, Baveux and Kone.

I am looking forward to seeing where they aim the BFG 9000.

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I am not in a position to say whether the claims that the CompuLab fit-PC2i is the smallest desktop on the market are accurate, but it is tiny and they might be. The tiny desktop is 4 inches wide, a bit over an inch tall, is built out of aluminum and weighs in at just 13 ounces. It’s tiny.

While the Atom processor might not be good for any processor intensive functions, it is enough to run Windows 7 professional, and it runs off just 8 watts and runs cool enough to not need a fan.

Specs are what one would expect: Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz, or Atom Z510 1.1GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM with a 2GB upgrade option, 4GB of on-board flash memory and a 2.5-inch drive bay.

So, what can it do? If you look at the back there are 4 USB ports, a pair of Ethernet ports and a mislabeled HDMI port. If you get the WLAN option it would be a great way to stream 1080p video to your TV and if you shell out the dollars for an SSD you can have a totally silent system. I liked the DVICE idea of mounting it on the back of the screen, but the form factor is such that you can hide it away just about anywhere.

Prices vary according to the options, you can choose from diskless, pre-loaded Ubuntu, XP or Windows 7, but for my money the Diskless (on) system looks like a pretty good buy. Drop in an extra GB of RAM and a 64GB SSD and you get a versatile little system. [Compulab via DVICE]

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The mice are constructed from sustainably harvested bubinga, makor, sapele, and ebony, with prices that may make you regret your pro-Earth convictions. They start just shy of $1000 and finish just short of $1300 USD.

But they do look good, don’t they?

[Technabob] [ UberReview ]

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Here’s a cool concept, turning manhole covers into a street-level navigation system that can direct visitors around a new city.

I must admit, when I first saw the shots of the Map Hole concept I thought it was a cute idea but one that would probably never happen. The issue is one of convenience and cost, man holes come in a uniform shape and size for a very good reason, it makes them easy to place and if need be, replace.

However, when advertising is incorporated into the plan, which it has been, it becomes possible to not only make the manhole covers pay for themselves, but also turn a profit. Nice, as long as your manholes aren’t out in the middle of the street.

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According to the manufacturer:

Great for keypads/point-of-sale terminals in stores, ATMs, elevator buttons, gas station pump buttons, courier scanners, and more # Wide, flat round end for pushing mechanical buttons # Integrated stylus tip for tapping electronic buttons and for signing # Mounts on key ring for ready availability # Made of strong high quality polycarbonate ABS.

This silly product is presumably marketed at people deathly afraid of H1N1.

Price: $2.99 [Red Ferret]

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