Articles Archive for July 2008
Posted in Automobile on 1 July 2008

The Roll-A-Bout SW-500 (featured above) is the Roll-A-Bout Corporation’s flagship product designed and developed for people tormented with a lower leg wound. Now they can shun their crutches or even wheelchair and ride on this model. The SW-500 support up to 500 lbs and is touted as company’s first creation with steering functionality.
It is suggestible that the ‘hopping’ movement offered via Roll-A-Bout is beneficial than the ‘swinging’ motion of the crutches. But eyebrows are raised regarding the comfort left of this model.
I am assuming it to be better than wheelchair as it keeps the rest of the body in active state. The standard SW-500 model is retailed at $599, while an ATV or ‘off-road’ edition costs $739! And the fancy wire basket inserted on the face of the model demands an extra $15.
Via OhGizmo
Posted in Electronic Products, Technology on 1 July 2008

The Klimatec Base 1 AirWater Machine is a self-regulated water cooler capable of extorting water from the air. But its functionality doesn’t end here as it then takes a step ahead in purifying it and then offering it with energizing blobs of kindness. Within 24 hours, it can extract 20 liters of water and is solar powered feature enable to plug in a refrigerator with it for ultra-coldness. Now you must be wondering how it works. The Base 1 AirWater Machine captures all the moisture present in the atmosphere via its refrigeration procedure to compress the dampness from air.
Then air-driven blowers are inserted into the mechanism via an electro static filter. Cooled spirals positioned in the trail of air provide a temperature discrepancy among the air and the coil shell resulting in compression that is channeled into a holding tank integrated with a level switch capable of monitoring the water production cycle.
Water then flows through a vigorous carbon sieve to eliminate solids, oxygenates and to eradicate any whiff. Then it finally passes through a UV light chamber to purge any left-over bacterial content. And then unadulterated drinking hot and cold water is then provided via the dispenser.
Via RedFerret/ Gizmodo
Posted in Concept, Designer, Furniture, Home Appliances on 1 July 2008

Addressing a new definition to dining style of patio dinners and barbecue, here comes a potential dining table concept with built-in cooking system. The dual functionality of the aluminum and wood patio furniture include the functional kitchen cum barbecue followed by a dining there only. Grill n Table concept is a perfect fit for doomy summers when dining with a family in courtyard seems a blessing. The arrangement of table and cooking area can be expanded to accommodate eight people.
The project is the creation of the Dial_6 faction, an industrial design research group comprising of six students with aim to encourage the aluminum service sector in Quebec.
Well, if you are looking for an individual functionality of Grills, then do check here.
Via ZedoMax
Posted in Automobile, Car, Luxury Car on 1 July 2008

Germany-based Land Rover aficionados Thomas Bell and Holger Kalvelage have shared their interest in standard British roadsters and have taken an initiative to club both these attributes into one by unveiling Bell Aurens Longnose. Claiming to be the world’s first Land Rover 4×4 “Off-roadster” it resembles a vintage car. The scary ride features a choice of 8 or 12 cylinder 4.6-litre engines, leaf sprung double square steel ladder frame, customized steering from series Land Rover, off-road gear diminution. The V12 canister (aircraft engine) sports an aptitude of approx 1500 bhp (27 liter). The wiring will be restricted to the needed parts, like illumination and detonation. The typical gauges include mechanical speedometer, oil pressure, water temperature and fuel weigh.
The driver is entitled to receive a feedback directly from the engine sound with an option of detachable revmeter. Each vehicle will be customized as per the needs with a demanding price of $157,709. The price includes association with the Bell Aurens Owner’s Club, and each buyer is allowed to visit factory in Bavaria to run through the process of car under-processing. It would be available for sale in three shades viz. black, Sahara racing cream and British racing green.
Via AttuWorld
Posted in Designer, Entertainment, Music on 1 July 2008

Now you can consider the possibility of playing music without touching any random musical instrument. No, am not referring to Pacer Suit that convert your moves into music but the case in point is AirPiano. Standing in no competition to air guitar, it has its own unique features. Designed by designer Omer Yosha, its musical interface enables you monitor software instruments just by stirring hands in the air. It is a virtual medium of keys and faders, each dispensed with MIDI letters and all set to be activated. It’s a disgrace that no one can be taken gravely with these things.
Jump over to witness the virtual form of soothing music.
Via GearFuse



