Category: Gadgets and Tech

Ok, so what’s so special about this clock? Well, it might look like any old vintage clock, but it’s actually an MP3 Clock from Thanko.

So what does that mean? Well, instead of a bell ringing, this one connects to your computer to download music – which can then wake you up. But there’s more – it also offers animal calls, sound effects or even your own voice if you want some to shout at yourself in a morning to get out of bed. Oh yes – and it tells the time too.

Sadly, this is only available in Japan right now, which is a shame, because it retails at the equivalent of £13 – and I’d be happy to have a 60s soul tune get me out of bed from this.

Thanko webpage (translated)

Via Engadget

Is it a bag? Is it a computer? Well, the Tulip E-go from AMDboard looks like a handbag, but is actually a cutting edge notebook PC.

The initial (and probably biggest) selling point is the design. There’s a number available, including some rather smart retro designs like the ones pictured above. But these aren’t just fashion items, they have the necessary specification for a day at the office too, with an AMD Turion 64 processor, 1GB of memory, a 12.1-inch display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a large hard drive and just about everything else you would expect from a decent notebook.

But they’re not cheap – expect to pay around £1600.

Find out more at the AMDboard website