May 23, 2008
Etchstar.com started because we thought electronic devices like iPods and cell phones were boring so we searched for a way to express our creativity through technology.
Etchstar.com is an on-demand laser customization service. We sell custom iPods and custom laptop computers at the same prices as Apple, but with better options for customization & personalization. Etchstar.com also customizes dog tags, metal business cards, Zunes, PCs, Nintendo’s, skateboards and anything else you can dream up.
Etchstar.com’s art library continues to grow as many Etchstar.com members upload designs to sell online alongside Etchstar Special Collections like SpongeBob, David & Goliath, Star Trek, Marilyn Monroe, top TV Shows in addition to collections from emerging artists, graphic designers, graffiti artists, fashion designers, tattoo artists, bands & brands with great graphic art and logos.
Etchstar.com also works with businesses to enable on-demand customization with zero complexity.
You can see a photostream of Etchstar's work over at Flickr HERE.
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April 3, 2008
The company Wittus has created a series of ventless fireplace that can be installed pretty much anywhere, as long as it has access to a gas line. The other bonus is that it requires no electricity, so it will stay lit even during a power outage.
There are four different ventless models, ranging from 34 to 42-inches wide, and not more than 7-inches deep, so they're a little deeper but roughly the same size as a flat panel TV. Since they're ventless, they require no flue or external wall. Though the flames aren't huge, they do give off an average of about 6,500 BTUs an hour, but they're more fo the great look.
The Radium model is shown here, but you can hit the Wittus site HERE to see the other ventless models. They don't sell the firsplaces directly from the site, so you'll have to contact them to find a dealer near you. From what I could find, the suggested retal price for these are in the $3,400 range.
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March 27, 2008
Aqua Forest Aquarium is a unique retail aquarium store located in the San Francisco Bay Area. While a lot of aquariums can be nice to look at, AFA goes the extra mile and works to transform it into a three dimensional living piece of art. They do this by creating "planted" aquariums that is an ecosystem within the tank, and using high quality materials and systems.
Not sure about the price of one of these, but I'm sure it all depends on what you want in it. It's well worth to go take a look at their gallery HERE, and see some of the creations they've made. You can also hit the main website HERE (it has some music tha tyou can turn off, but you might want to turn down your speakers if your at work).
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March 20, 2008
The idea here is pretty simple really, but I'd love to see a video of how they actually pull it off. Technology Pools has designed a movable pool floor that you can adjust to any depth. Here's the explanation from their site:
Movable swimming pool floors have made it possible to maximise the use of your swimming pool with variable depth and also use the space taken up by the swimming pool for other purposes. Imagine. With the touch of a button, an entire pool floor is fully adjusted to any water depth or becomes level to pool surround thus serving as a dry deck or dance floor. It's no longer an imagination but a reality. We can provide movable swimming pool floors that have multiple programming capabilities and can offer multiple uses of the same space. For example, a typical basement poolroom can double up as party hall.
Based on your requirements, Technology Pools can engineer a movable swimming pool floor system for a new pool project or retrofit an existing facility. That will give you the ability to turn your indoor pool into a dance floor, a pool hall into an entertainment or reception area, or an outdoor pool into a parking space all at the press of a button.
You can check out the Technology Pool site HERE.
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March 18, 2008
The Cirbin V13R started out as a Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle. The cycle was modified to include two seats, a third wheel, and a fiberglass body. The three wheeler borrows a lot of tech from its Harley V-Rod roots, using both it's stainless steel 1.25-liter engine and its electronic instrument cluster up front and center. With the two up front wheels, the Cirbin is steered just like a car, and a 5-speed manual sequential gear shift has been added.
There are currently three models for sale, ranging from $50,745 to $55,495 and you can view all three at the Prestige Motors site HERE. There is some sound on the site, so you might want to turn down your speakers if you're at work.
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February 26, 2008
Sure, you can buy the latest and greatest pair of shoes endorsed by a sports star, but how many other people have those exact pair? Sole Brother can eliminate that problem, with a pair of custom sneakers.
When you buy a pair of sneakers, you'll be provided with a computer generated mock-up for approval. Each custom design is created by hand, and then the entire sneaker is coated with a protective layer which resists water and physical damage. A pair of shoes will cost you between $400 - $700, and that price includes the design fee, the shoe itself, and free shipping. While they specialize in sneakers, they can also customize high heels, hand bags, belts, wallets, and anything else made of leather or other similar materials
You can learn more by hitting the Sole Brother site HERE.
(via Luxist)
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January 30, 2008
This year the graduate students from the Instituto Europeo di Designare are coming to Geneva with a full-size concept Maserati. The Chicane concept is the students idea of what the upcoming entry-level Maserati sports coupe could look like. The Chicane is a 2+2 with a front-mounted V8 driving the rear wheels, but the IED students have departed somewhat from the GranTurismo in favor of more sports car look by making the Chicane shorter than the Pininfarina-designed GT, losing a lot of the chrome, and giving the vehicle recessed headlights.
You can read more about the concept at the Autoblog HERE and Car Body Design HERE.
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December 28, 2007
The company VRX Industries has created an impressive racing simulator set up for hard core racing fans. The rig come is powered by four Microsoft Xbox 360’s that allows you to play the racing game Forza Motorsport 2. Three Sharp Aquos 37-inch 1080p HD LCD displays show you the front, left and right sides of your car, just as if you were looking out the windshield of an actual car, and a 4-inch LCD simulates the rear view mirror. It also comes with a force feedback steering wheel and of course the pedals. Sound is handled by Harmon Kardon AVR-144 Surround Sound receiver with Bose Acoustimass 10 series surround sound system speakers with a subwoofer. Normally, most rigs stop there, but VRX takes it a step further by adding in a 1500 Watt Tactile Vibration Feedback System, a 1900 Watt Tactile Power Amplifier, and a Virtual Wind System powered by 2 dual Honeywell fans.
There wasn't a price listed for this monster rig, but you can bet it's not for your average gaming enthusiast. You can check out the other specifications on the VRX site HERE.
(via BornRich)
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November 5, 2007
Champagne house Veuve Clicquot today launched Vertical Limit by Porsche Design Studio, a stainless steel cellar tower of superb design (at right, click on image for enlarged view). Measuring over six feet tall, it holds 12 magnums of Clicquot's most prized vintages and only 15 were made worldwide.
Each Vertical Limit is fully handmade and each of the 12 vintages are housed in its own compartment with the temperature set at a constant 12 degrees celsius—ideal for tasting and the same climate as the Veuve Clicquot cellars in Reims, France. Of the 15 produced worldwide only two will make it stateside and they will be showcased at the Porsche Design Stores in New York and Los Angeles during the month of November. Each cellar containing the 12 vintages is approximately $70,000.
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October 11, 2007
I've seen a few of the LED colored faucet, but this takes the idea a step further.The Guglielmi Temperatura Colorata faucet has a large cylindrical base and a circular control, giving it a nice modern look. What sets it apart is that the faucet features an integrated LED light which reveals the water's temperature through the use of color. Cool water appears brilliant blue, warm water a vibrant violet, while hot is a fiery red. This makes it not only nice to look at, but also practical in that you don't have to keep sticking your finger in the water to see if it's too hot or cold.
You can check out other faucets by Guglielmi, and find distributors, at the Guglielmi site HERE.
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