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R2D2 Fridge is rare; might break the bank

Brenda Stokes, Aug 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you're big into Star Wars collectibles, this is a must-have! Well, if you can afford it, that is. This R2D2 compact refrigerator was made back in 2002 as a promotion for Attack of the Clones in Japanese 7-11 stores, but its price tag may make it more inaccessible than its low production count does. Read The Full Story

Control your Roomba with a Wii Balance Board

Emily Price, Aug 25th 2008 Discuss [0]

How would you like to control your Roomba with your Wii Fit Balance Board? A Japanese man has managed to turn his Wii Balance Board into a controller for his Roomba with just a few steps. Essentially the man used the Bluetooth capabilities of the balance board to link the Roomba and the balance board. Afterwards he’s able to shift his weight from one side of the board to the other to move the Roomba around the room. Read The Full Story

Electrolux iBasket washes clothes for you

Brenda Stokes, Aug 25th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you ever get a bit lax on your laundry duties, the Electrolux iBasket should help you out. In fact, it washes your clothes for you. Read The Full Story

The lo-tech Mowercycle

Abby McVay, Jul 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

As a kid I used to beg my parents to just buy a mower that I didn't have to push around the yard. Yet if they had managed to pick up one of these, I think I'd have wished for the usual push mower back. Read The Full Story

Battlestar Glactica Toaster from the Sci-Fi Chanel

Abby McVay, Jul 11th 2008 Discuss [0]

You have to love the Sci-Fi Channel, they play so many old sci-fi reruns and know exactly how to keep their viewers coming back for more. Now they are releasing a limited series of Galactica toasters. They don't just slap a Battlestar Glactica logo on the front either, this toaster will actually brand each piece with an image of Cylon. Making each piece of toast you pop in extra geeky. Read The Full Story

The Alternative Clothes Cleaner replaces washer and dryer

Abby McVay, Jul 7th 2008 Discuss [0]

Washing machine concepts are rarely anything to get excited over, on occasion there have been some cool designs that would be great for the environment. This new concept will make it possible to hide your laundry in plain site. Read The Full Story

Fisher & Paykel’s Intuitive Eco washer

Abby McVay, Jul 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

If you're on the lookout for ways to make your home more eco-friendly, this washer is a nice convenient way to do it. It doesn't cause you to do any extra work than you normally would, but still uses less water and energy. Read The Full Story

The Jot Dry-Erase Refrigerator

Abby McVay, Jul 1st 2008 Discuss [1]

If you have issues with your kids drawing on the walls, you might pick up on of these Jot Dry-Erase refrigerators. Which allows for them to draw to their heart's content without doing any permanent damage. About a year ago I wrote up a similar fridge, however, it was sadly only sold in Brazil. This one is actually available here in the US. It is being sold for $549, just make sure the munchkins don't wander off and make all of your other appliances pretty colors. The best part is that if you look closely at the photo, the little girl is writing on the fridge “I will not write on the wall.” [via gearfuse]

Energy efficient washing machine uses only one cup of water

Abby McVay, Jun 10th 2008 Discuss [0]

Washing machines are typically anything but exciting or even all that interesting. However, this design conserves so much water and energy that it is definitely worth a look or two. Read The Full Story

The Overall Health Balance Scale gives a more complex analysis of your weight

Abby McVay, Apr 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

At some point scales just become way too complicated and give entirely too much information. I mean really, I am well aware that I am scrawny yet out of shape. I don't need a machine to tell me exactly how much fat I have down to the last millimeter (yes it actually does that). Read The Full Story

Coway Megasonic SWV-08AM dish cleaner looks fashionable

James Allan Brady, Apr 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

I am not entirely sure how this thing works, but apparently the gist of it is soap-less dish washing. Somehow it uses sonic waves of water to remove even the deepest particles of dirt without the slightest amount of soap necessary. Read The Full Story

The Crystal-Encrusted Toaster – expensive way to toast bread

Abby McVay, Apr 8th 2008 Discuss [0]

For those with expensive tastes when it comes to kitchen gadgets, you'll love this Crystal-Encrusted Toaster from Neiman Marcus. I have on occasion looked at a $50 vintage style toaster and drooled a bit, knowing I have a perfectly good toaster at home. Read The Full Story