ModTheBox.com: December 2009
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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Road Mice - You supply the motor sounds.


While this might not go well with a ergonomically correct Kinesis Advantage Keyboard, it's perfect for any car enthusiast. This can provide hours of enjoyment at work while on boring conference calls. The mouse is wireless so you don't have to drag the cord while driving all over your desk.

Connected via USB, the headlights on the car light up. There is an on and off switch for the lights. (Morse code your co-workers). The left and right mouse buttons are on the roof of the car and the scroll wheel is on the hood. The mouse is an 800dpi optical so it's pretty decent. Priced around $45.

via SlipperyBrick

Buy: Road Mice Wireless Camaro Mouse (Black)
Road Mice Wireless Corvette Mouse (Red)
Road Mice Wireless Mustang Mouse (Silver Black Stripes )
Road Mice Wireless Camaro Mouse (Highway Patrol)
Road Mice Wireless Ford GT Series Yellow with Black Stripes

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Kinesis Advantage Keyboard - Cure for Carpal Tunnel?


This is one of those items where until you try it, it doesn't look like it can work well. For people who know how to type, this is supposed to reduce hand and wrist strain. It does have a cool factor going for it. I'm sure it will be making a cameo in movie sometime.

It's priced a little on the high side at $270 considering you can buy a standard keyboard for $10, but will it look this this one? And more important, will it reduce hand and wrist strain after typing all day??


via SlipperyBrick

Buy: Kinesis Advantage USB - Keyboard

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Gunnar Optiks computer glasses


Here is the perfect accessory for you when you are working at the computer (gaming). These glasses are supposed to reduce eye strain from looking at a computer screen all day (or night).

They are supposed to prevent DEF and protect against CVS. You know, Digital Eye Fatigue and Computer Vision Syndrome...

While I haven't used these, they get favorable reviews and people claim they do seem to reduce eye strain. There are many different styles to choose from and they are priced from around $60 to $90.


via CrunchGear

Buy: Gunnar Optiks Digital Performance Eyewear

Monday, December 7, 2009

Monteverde Carbon Fiber USB Pen


Need to carry data with you on a USB drive but don't want to look like the guys who carry half a dozen thumb drives around their necks? Here is the solution. A USB drive disguised as a pen. This isn't one of those cheap plastic pens. This is a refillable chrome and carbon fiber pen. When you are signing you name with this pen, they know you are making the jack!

Integrated into the pen is a 4-gigabyte USB drive. Priced around $100.

via the gadgeteer

Buy: Monteverde Invincia 4 GIG Flash Drive Carbon/Chrome Ballpoint Pen (MV40059)
Monteverde Invincia Carbon Fiber USB Ballpoint Pen, Black Tie (MV41155)

Friday, December 4, 2009

Fit-PC2i - When size matters.


This is smallest PC I've seen so far. This comes loaded with many features in it's tiny package. The processor is an Atom Z530 1.6Ghz processor. While you probably can't play Call of Duty with this, it will easily display 1080p video on your big screen all day.

For internal storage, you have the choice of adding an internal 2.5" SATA drive or you can use a SD card. Unlike many of the small pcs on the market today, you can order this with different parts and components to suit your needs. You're not limited to a hacked version of Linux. You can get it preloaded with Ubuntu Linux, Windows XP, or Windows 7.

The PC only uses 8W of power at full load, so running it won't dim your lights like your big gaming machine does (with the 500W power supply).

With the small size and the weight at only 13 ounces with a hard drive, you can mount this anywhere with some double stick tape or velcro.

Prices range from around $245 to $499 depending on the options.


via DVICE

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Patriot PVT36G1600ELK Extreme Performance Viper Series


You can never have too much memory in your computer, right? If you are looking for DDR3 memory, this is an affordable solution for a 3GB kit. Patriot's Extreme Performance operates at 1600Mhz at 9-9-9-24 timings. For those who are not memory experts, this means it's pretty damn fast memory. The sticks are covered with a blue 'Aluminum Copper Composite' heat shield to keep them cool, stable and looking sweet on your motherboard.

Priced at $165 for the 3gb kit.

via Benchmark Reviews

Buy: Patriot PVT36G1600ELK Extreme Performance Viper Series