Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Disderi Robot 3 35mm camera

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Regular readers will know we can't resist an old school robot or indeed a film-based camera, so it's pretty much guaranteed that we would be giving the Disderi Robot 3 35mm camera.

If you're into your robots, the looks alone have probably sold it. But if quirky photography is your thing, this certainly has that covered. Producing photos with 3 step frames, the camera creates snaps with a unique border shape, making them look like an opened book. You can see what that looks like over the turn – or check out this Flickr group of images produced by the camera.

Best of all? It's cheap – complete with neckstrap and instructions, the Disderi Robot 3 sells for just £13.99.

Find out more at the Ikon website

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Categories / Design and Interiors, eBay watch, Gadgets and Tech

eBay watch: Braun Atelier 1-81 radio and stereo record player by Hans Gugelot and Dieter Rams

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This site isn't knocked up randomly you know – having just flagged up the excellent Braun design book, we have one the company's finest designs – the Braun Atelier 1-81 radio and stereo record player by Hans Gugelot and Dieter Rams.

It could be one of the most stylish audio system ever made and yes, some of the functionality of this early 60s system isn't exactly 2009 (no iPod connectivity for sure), but it should fit effortlessly into any home.

It's in full working order and excellent condition, although the electrics might need sorting out for your country (it's selling out of Germany). You'll also need some speakers too. Which makes the £600 asking price a little rich. Saying that, it is a classic piece of design, unlikely to ever be remade. Looking at it that way, the Braun Atelier 1-81 could be a shrewd investment for the future.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Food and Drink, Gadgets and Tech, Homeware

Salt & Pepper ‘Bots from Suck UK

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Wind-up robots that carry salt and pepper from one end of the table to the other? How could we have missed that gap in the market? 

Well Suck UK have got there first, and these very cute Salt & Pepper 'Bots will no doubt be gracing tables up and down the land at Christmas doing their job and causing hilarity. Simply wind them up & aim at the person in need and off they waddle ready to season.

The set are priced at £20 and can be bought online at Suck UK.
Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Homeware

Naf Naf Alarm Clock

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You could get confused and think you had woken up in the 80's with this Naf Naf digital alarm clock. The extra large digital display and cube shape would make it a very cool addition to any bedside table.

It is a thoughtful alarm clock too as it has a gentle progressive alarm using either radio or buzzer that will help you wake-up slowly rather than an annoying loud blast.

The clock is available on Amazon at £48.09, although stock levels are low so if you like it, don't hang around.
Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Jonathan Adler Mobile Phone Case

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Fair play to Jonathan Adler for trying to give a dash of retro style to an essentially modern item. His Mobile Phone Case features an image of a classic dial telephone.

The picture is created in handmade needlepoint, with further retro points being scored by its choice of colours, a very 70s combination of brown and lime. If you remain unconvinced about the necessity of this item, perhaps the fact that it is now on sale at half price, reduced from £30 to £15 might win you over.

Buy it online from Supernice.

Categories / eBay watch, Gadgets and Tech, Toys and Games

eBay watch: Pong Clock by Buro Vormkrijgers

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Thanks to Andrew for flagging up a rare sighting online – of a Pong Clock by Buro Vormkrijgers, currently being auctioned on eBay.

As you can see, this is a clock based on the classic Pong arcade game. Only 400 were produced by Buro Vormkrijgers, all numbered and signed by the maker, all showing the time on the scoreboard – left player shows the hours, right shows the minutes.

Soon after the first batch were made, Atari (which owns the copyright) stepped in to stop further production, so the 400 made will be the only 400 in existence. Which makes this a real collector's piece. The one on offer now is 180/400 and is up on a 'buy it now' for £699.99. Not cheap, but as something unlikely to be made again, possibly a shrewd investment.

Full details on the eBay website