Folks at PCWorld released an article featuring 10 gadgets (made in asia) you will not see in the United States. After checking though all of them, I don’t think I remember seeing them anywhere in Malaysia or Singapore too. But still, it’s good to get updated with these Japanese technology. Here’s two I’d really like to own.
Toshiba ApriPoko Robot
This 11 inch tall robot will help you switch to your favorite program, turn on/off the TV or basically any action you command it to do with the TV. But before it can do it, you kinda need to program it. ApriPoko Robot testing product in Toshiba research lab, it’s availability is yet to be announced.
Face Bank
Wave your coins at the light-sensored eyes and the mouth will open up, you can then ‘feed’ it with your coins. This saving gadget cost about $50, comes in 8 colors but only available in Japan.
Check out the full list here.
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Posted by hongkiat in Hardware & Gadget, Interesting , at 04.08.08 |
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Comments
Booto April 8th, 2008
The robot is so cool
Replykazik April 8th, 2008
Cool stuff :) it is a pitty that in EU also they are not available :(
lets hope for the best and leave the rest on the producers to supply their products everywhere in the world. Cheers :)
Replyhongkiat April 8th, 2008
You know what I’d really like to see? A startup middle-man- company that help others to purchase and do delivering, covering most countries. This is extremely helpful when we (users) want to buy product but stated “ships in US only”, or any region in particular.
ReplyYoshi April 11th, 2008
Looks like a character from pokemon~!
ReplyCarbono April 12th, 2008
I want a Toshiba ApriPoko Robot!!! Now! rsrsrs
ReplyFelex Tan April 15th, 2008
What a cool gadget!Where can buy it?
Replyzplits July 14th, 2008
Cool gadget. How much will it be? I like the toshiba robot. :) Nice invention. Truly japanese knows the way of the samurai. hehe
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