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August 12, 2007

Ultra tiny full-blown x86 class computer

by @ 5:13 pm. Filed under Hardware

The first pico-ITX computer that’s available
Imagine what you could build with a fully functional, fully spec'ed x86 class computer that's the size of a couple 2.5" laptop drives stacked?
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August 4, 2007

Old school relay computer #2

by @ 7:28 pm. Filed under Electronics, Retro Computing

One of the many schematic diagrams for the relay computer two
There's something strangely fascinating with watching the videos of this home designed relay-based computer operate.
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July 27, 2007

Play pinball in the first-person!

by @ 4:39 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff, Pinball

This pinball machine is elevated so you play at eye level
Well, I guess you usually play in the first person, but not quite like this!
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July 18, 2007

Build your own classic computer

by @ 4:42 pm. Filed under Electronics, Retro Computing

Replica kit lets you build an Apple 1
These kits will let you build a replica Apple 1, ELF2K, and micro-Kim and re-live the glory days when computers weren't just something you bought off a shelf.
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July 14, 2007

The Epcot wand being removed

by @ 2:52 pm. Filed under Disney World

The Epcot wand being removed
These photos of the Epcot wand and Spaceship Earth were taken yesterday, 7/13/07. As you can see they're moving pretty quickly to pull the letters off the wand. I'd imagine that the larger wand itself may be a bit more work.
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July 5, 2007

Random interesting tidbit: crawdad tunnels

by @ 11:24 am. Filed under Fun Stuff, Weird Stuff

Gigantic crawdad mud castle
I've have to say that I never gave the living conditions of a crawdad (or crawfish?) home much thought, but when I received these photos, I figured I'm not the only one who'd find them interesting or curious.
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June 30, 2007

ARGH! Enough about the iPhone already!!!

by @ 12:56 pm. Filed under Commentary

Enough about the iPhone already!
[Vent mode on]
For the past week, nearly every single one of my RSS feeds has been 'disabled' as far as I'm concerned. It doesn't matter if it was Engadget, Gizmodo, or electronics hacking sites, they were all worthless for the week and continue to be so today. Why?
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June 28, 2007

How a pinball machine is designed and built

by @ 6:15 pm. Filed under Pinball

The designers have a little fun and play-test the machine
Ever wondered just how all of those custom plastic pieces, mechanical assemblies, and electronic circuits are designed and built to make a fun pinball machine?
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June 22, 2007

Rejoice for the Indiana Jones 4 movie is on the way!

by @ 5:40 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff

Indiana Jones
Harrison Ford had donned his Indy costume and Spielberg is rolling the film!
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June 17, 2007

When two worlds collide: Ferrari + Port-A-Potty

by @ 8:45 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff

Ferrari parked next to a portable toilet
How often do you get to see a Ferrari parked next to a portable toilet?
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