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LunaTik Pen = Stylus and Ballpoint in One

Noemi Twigg — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:27:57 +0000

Paper+Pixels

There is something to be said about using a stylus on tablet devices. Even the Galaxy Note comes with its own stylus. I guess there are just some things which a stylus can do better than a mere fingertip can. Still, there is the inconvenience of having to keep track of where your stylus is. While there is a nook to store the tool in, there is always the possibility of losing it. That is just almost impossible with your finger, isn’t it?

But what if your stylus doubles as a ballpoint pen, increasing its value, and perhaps lessening the chances of you forgetting about it and losing it? That is what Scott Wilson has conceived and launched as a Kickstarter project. The fundraising is going pretty well, and the news is that the LunaTik pen will be out by spring of 2012.

The idea behind the LunaTik pen is simple: the tool has the rubber nib at the end, just like any other stylus. The big bonus is that a ballpoint can extend beyond the rubber nib, allowing the user to write notes on his favorite notebook. In the case of Wilson and his team, they switch between their Moleskins and iPad. With their invention, they only need one device to do their notetaking, scribbling, sketching, or whatever it is that they do.

Here’s an interesting image of the design elements of the LunaTik pen.

Lunatik Design

The LunaTik pen comes with a plastic or aluminum body with an ink cartrdige inside. From the looks of it, a lot of attention has been put on the design. Take a look at the sample pens below.

LunaTik

I really do not have any use for a stylus, but this would make for a cool gift. What about you? Would you be interested in getting your hands on this stylus-pen?

LunaTik Kickstarter Page

Latest Steampunk creation an iPhone and Android stand, weapon or both?

Jeff Cormier — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:16:49 +0000

Do regular iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, or any other smallish, portable device stands result in you uttering, “meh?”

Do you long for a stand that could, in a pinch, be utilized as a weapon, and which will not only get people talking about your device stand, but might also scare the living hell out of them?

If any of the above apply to you, we’ve got the perfect accessory.

The Steampunk Accessory Stand for iPod, iPhone, Android, or whatever… is one monster of a stand. According to the creator,

“This wicked little stand will support your iphone, your android, or even your old 1972 rotary phone!”

“This little monster stands 7.5″ tall and is 7″ at it’s widest span. The center spar has a lower notch than the rest- which will accommodate a charging cord when the phone is in an upright position.”

Head to the Etsy Shop for Voodoo Vintage Fabrication, out of Austin, Texas, and one will find not only the super portable device stand above, but also:

“Original and creative design and fabrication…ranging from a simple address sign to a custom motorcycle and everything in between!”

The impressive and certainly unique stand is not only large in size, but also in price. Setting one back $59 USD, your iPhone, Android or iPod will no doubt be the center of attention when placed in the heavy Steampunk Accessory Stand and your wallet will become lighter for having purchased one.

What do you think of the stand? Is it odd or awesome? Will you purchase one?

Geek Felt Gadget Cases At Coolbeans717

Noemi Twigg — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:56:22 +0000

Buying and owning gadgets these days involve a lot of things. Not only do you have to think about the gadget itself, but you also have to choose from a plethora of accessories. One of the most common accessories that gadget owners look for in earnest is the case, or housing, or whatever you want to call it. After all, one wants to be able to keep his mobile phone, mp3 player, or other gadget intact and scratch-free. More than that, a cool looking case will certainly inspire the envy of other gadget freaks out there.

I was doing my Etsy rounds earlier and I stumbled upon this shop called Coolbeans717. this shop focuses on cases made of felt. It features cases for various gadgets like the iPhone, iPod (various models), and the Zune. There are around 40 or so cases on offer in the shop, but here are the ones that I think might interest you.

Spam Meat Can Felt Case

As you can see, it looks just like that good old Spam – who doesn’t like Spam? At the back of the case, you can make use of the pocket for headphones and other small items that you like to bring around with you. This case can fit iPhones, the iPod Classic, and the iTouch. Phones of similar sizes will also fit. This goes for $25.

Pac Man Clyde Ghost Felt Case

Now THAT’s classic, isn’t it? This case also fits the same items mentioned above, and it comes in other “ghost variations.” It will set you back $20.

Great Christmas gift ideas, don’t you think?