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Seen some of these, but still cool...

I like the Shirt, Pants, TV 51inch feel Glasses, and Jacket..  WTF is up with the last one...

 

 

 

Wi-Fi Detecting Shirt: The Wi-Fi detecting shirt can pick up 802.11b/802.11g networks and display the signal strength via your chest. Available for $30. [Think Geek via Link]

Wi-Fi Detecting Sneakers: Designer Stefan Dukaczewski's ASRD shoes are actually a modified a pair of Nike Dunks that serve as a foot-activated Wi-Fi detection system. A pressure sensor in the heel turns the system on, and any Wi-Fi signals detected within 150 feet will light up small LEDs located on the flap of the left shoe. [ASRD via Link]

Wi-Fi Watch: Rounding out the list of Wi-Fi detecting duds, this watch detects signals and displays the strength from 0 to 8 at the push of a button. Available for $35. [ThumbsUp UK via Link]

  

Vuzix AV310: If you don't mind headaches or looking like Geordi La Forge, Vuzix claims that their new AV310 goggles are the first video eyewear to offer a true 16:9 widescreen experience (the equivalent of a 52" screen viewed from a distance of 9 feet). Available for $250. [Vuzix via Link]

Gunnar Optiks Eye Strain Glasses: Hey! Backstreet's Back! These glasses from Gunnar Optiks claim to reduce computer-related eye strain by "improving eye focus, reducing glare and blocking artificial light." I'm usually skeptical about products like this, but these claims may actually have some merit. Available for $100-$200. [Gunnar Optiks]

Peripherals Pants: These concept pants by designer Erik de Nijs feature a built-in keyboard, mouse and knee high speakers—offering geeks the perfect opportunity to touch themselves while surfing the darkest corners of the web. That is what I call multitasking. [Yanko via Link]

Scottevest Scott Jordan Signature System: The SJ system from Scottevest is actually two jackets in one: The "Quantum" outer shell and the "Fleece 5.0" liner. Together, it offers an absurd 52 pockets to hold your gadgets and gear. The pockets are also transparent and touch sensitive so you see and control those devices through the fabric. The Quantum outer layer is also waterproof and windproof with sealed seams, removable hood, pit-zips, removable powder skirt. Available for $340 (components can be purchased separately). [Scottevest]

iLogic Sound Hat: The iLogic allows you to ditch the earbuds and listen to your music through speakers built into the hat itself. The cord plugs into standard MP3 players and can be tucked away into the lining when not in use. Available for around $28. [iWoot]

USB Heating Gloves: I know the weather is getting colder, but if you want the respect of your co-workers, it is imperative that you avoid wearing gloves that warm your hands using USB power. That goes for any other USB clothingPerpetual Kid] as well. Available for $25. [

Body-Laptop Wooly Jumper: I suppose it goes without saying, but if you don't want to look like a tool, this is exactly the kind of garment you want to avoid. Sure, it will keep your head warm and offer privacy while using your laptop in public places—but at what cost? Fortunately, the Body-Laptop jumper is only a concept at this point. [Link]

 

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How much do these things cost. The only thing that looks ridiculous is the body laptop wooly. Now that thing is just over the top.



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Body laptop wooly jumper? Jeez...... what a stupid concept
The Vuzix "video eyewear" looks really cool though.



And that's the only thing I need is *this*. I don't need this or this. Just this PS4... And this gaming PC. - The PS4 and the Gaming PC and that's all I need... And this Xbox 360. - The PS4, the Gaming PC, and the Xbox 360, and that's all I need... And these PS3's. - The PS4, and these PS3's, and the Gaming PC, and the Xbox 360... And this Nintendo DS. - The PS4, this Xbox 360, and the Gaming PC, and the PS3's, and that's all *I* need. And that's *all* I need too. I don't need one other thing, not one... I need this. - The Gaming PC and PS4, and Xbox 360, and thePS3's . Well what are you looking at? What do you think I'm some kind of a jerk or something! - And this. That's all I need.

Obligatory dick measuring Gaming Laptop Specs: Sager NP8270-GTX: 17.3" FULL HD (1920X1080) LED Matte LC, nVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M, Intel Core i7-4700MQ, 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3, 750GB SATA II 3GB/s 7,200 RPM Hard Drive

The only thing that I didn't find ridiculous was the watch. I wouldn't be caught alive in any of the other things. If I'm dead though, you all may bury me in the whole lot and laugh at my corpse.



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