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Inflight Gaming Chairs

7
Apr
posted by Mr.404               filed under Odd Stuff, Travel

Imagine being able to play your favorite video games 30,000 feet above ground. German-based Contour Aerospace, in collaboration with FactoryDesign, hopes to make that dream a reality.


This futuristic chair concept, dubbed the ‘Not for Wimps’ (NFW), is designed to give passengers the ultimate gaming experience. While this model is currently in the concept stage of development, it is set to debut this week at the Aircraft Interiors Expo at the German Masse in Hamburg.

Features of the chair include built-in speakers on either side of the headrest, a noise-canceling bubble to reduce surrounding ambient sound and an overreaching arch that suspends the monitor several feet in front of the player.

I think we can all agree this would make time on a long flight fly by like no other, but it could be annoying sitting next to a 10 year old kid kicking your ass at a game. I would like to no how you would price a seat like this?

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5 Creative Ways to be Frugal in 2011

4
Apr
posted by Mr.404               filed under Lists

With the world still reeling from the effects of the global economic recession, 2011 is a year when many people are looking for ways to save a little extra money by being thrifty.  Being frugal does not mean you have to live like a hermit however!  In contrast, living frugally means spending your money more intelligently and fortunately there are a number of ways to save by using your income more wisely which you may not be aware of:

Listia – Savings and Recycling

A fantastic website making waves at the moment is Listia which has taken the idea of buying, selling and giving away used items online and refined it to make it better than eBay or Craigslist by making everything free.

Listia works on a system of credits (you receive 400 free) when you sign up, no cash is involved, only credits. The more stuff you give away, the more stuff you can get for free. The idea is to get rid of the stuff you no longer want, like old VHS tapes, cell phones, or toys; and as you give that stuff away on Listia, you get credits. Use those credits to get stuff you want, like a new iphone, video games, or clothes. The entire system is done on a auction basis, which allows people to give their stuff to those who really want it, and not just craigslist people who take everything you set on the curb.

This system effectively cuts out the “bid snipers” and others who bid on multiple items simultaneously as they have nothing to lose.  As soon as a bid is won the credits are deducted directly from the winners account so participants cannot simply cut and run on less attractive items as so often occurs on eBay and other online marketplaces.

If you are really looking to save some money on everyday items and maybe have some old items which are no longer useful to you but could be valuable to someone else, Listia is a website where you can find some unbelievable deals on the everyday things that everyone uses and needs in an infrastructure which protects you from cheats. The great thing about Listia, it will never cost you any more, it’s 100% free to use. If you have something to give away, then you can get something in return.

For more information, here is how Listia works.

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Star Wars Baby Sling… WTF?

29
Mar
posted by Mr.404               filed under Odd Stuff

Some people have way too much time on their hands and now that time is spent making Star Wars baby slings.

The baby isn’t even a Jedi… but a storm trooper.

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Try advertising on Nails

26
Feb
posted by Mr.404               filed under Odd Stuff

Need some new ways to advertise? Then look no further than at your own nails. If you tried something like this you would certainly get people to talk.

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The Monaco Super Yacht

18
Feb
posted by Mr.404               filed under Odd Stuff, Travel

Monaco is an amazing place, built with uber money and set on the coast line in the South of France. What could be better than that? How about a mega yacht built to replicate the look of ‘Streets of Monaco’?


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I love when Sushi and technology meet

20
Dec
posted by Mr.404               filed under Hardware, Odd Stuff, Pop Culture

I would like to get the full set for Christmas, I think they would make a great stocking stuffer.

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When updating your Facebook status just isn’t enough

9
Dec
posted by Mr.404               filed under Odd Stuff

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PC Magazine’s Top 4 Undiscovered Shopping Sites of 2010

1
Dec
posted by Mr.404               filed under Lists, Shopping, Technology

PC Magazine may have listed their Top 100 Websites of 2010, but it’s the new and yet undiscovered websites that have peaked my interest. It only seems right to take a closer look at the very best undiscovered shopping portals for the 2010 Holiday season. While this list does not include every Undiscovered Shopping website, we have narrowed it down the Top 4 of 2010.


Listia offers a new way to get all the things you want, but can’t afford. The idea is to give away the things you no longer want (old cell phone, VHS tapes, books… anything), and in return get new things, such as DVDs, video games, clothes or anything else you can find on Listia. Instead of just a basic exchange, however, you are given credits to use for their online auction system. Listia is completely free to use and by using an auction system, the people that really want something can actually get it, unlike Craigslist where first come first serve takes precedence. The more credits you get, the more free stuff you can bid on and win. You get credits by listing auctions to give away your old stuff. In other words, I got around 200o credits for auctioning off my old gameboy games and used those credits towards a new XBOX game.

Listia has reportedly held over 1,000,000 auctions and helped recycle hundreds of thousands of used items that might have otherwise been left for trash. This Christmas, consider cleaning out your closest, putting your things on Listia and get some new stuff you really want for free. Visit Listia today.

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The DealMap

Looking for deals in your area? TheDealMap is a handy little Google Maps mashup that lists local discounts on shopping, restaurants, food, hotels, and much more. You can subscribe by e-mail to receive regular deal updates or download the iPhone or Android apps for deals on the go. I highly recommend you take a look at this as it is very easy to use and seems to have a pulse on the best deals around town.


Ookong

If you really have your eye on that special item… but it happens to be too expensive, then try using Ookong to keep track of the price. It will track any item you want on Amazon, or other stores so that you can be notified when price drops. As it drops, you can get the discount you have been waiting for!


SeatGeek

Nervous you won’t get those great tickets you want for the big game or rockin’ concert? You should be. They sell out fast, and they can get ridiculously expensive at the same time. SeatGeek wants to help by using that amazing magic called “math” to forecast prices and availability and when you should buy to save the most moolah.



For a full list of the PC Magazine Top 100 Websites of 2010, view here.

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When Beer is Just too cold…

29
Nov
posted by Mr.404               filed under Odd Stuff

If you find yourself a little too lazy or worried about our cold hands, then you can use this useless invention to fetch your cold drink out of an ice cooler.


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Star Wars Art: The Death Star Watermelon!

24
Nov
posted by Mr.404               filed under Odd Stuff, Pop Culture

Some art just isn’t meant to be kept long term. For example, a watermelon made to look like the Death Star from Star Wars.


You have to admit… this is kind of cool. Plus, you could probably make a pretty cool explosion out of this.

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