Gadgets for People Who Don't Like Gadgets - a list by designdude

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Maybe it's something that makes your life easier or is fun to waste time on or just looks really cool--there's always a gadget out there for you, the person who never, ever saw yourself as a gadget person.

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I don't particularly like gadgets.

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Apple - Time Capsule

17 people recommended this item

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Even though I've never had a Mac crash on me, I use Time Capsule on a regular basis. As a writer I've lost plenty of precious hours recreating lost chapters and articles (the two times I lost something on a Mac were user errors--accidentally renaming an open file and accidentally deleting a folder MINUTES before my husband performed an OS upgrade).

Whenever my computer is plugged in, I have Time Capsule running. I know insanity can happen, but I feel a lot better with this insurance against my personal glitches! (via whosdiary)

Updated Mar 26, 2008

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Chumby

22 people recommended this item

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I first saw the chumby on Wired.com's review of gadgetry that's off the beaten path. With its amazing range of useful stuff, radio, alarm clock, media player, internet thingy and probably the coolest internet ready device ever.

First, some tech specs:
64 MB NAND FLASH ROM
320x240 3.5" TFT LCD with LED backlighting
Touchscreen input
Stereo 2W speakers with hardware mute
Headphone output with headphone presence detection
Microphone input with programmable AGC
Squeeze sensor
3-axis Accelerometer (+/-2g range @ 12 bits resolution)
Three USB 2.0 full-speed
802.11g connectivity

Put chumby by your bed and wake up to your music, either the radio or internet music like shoutcast. Get your RSS info ready, with all the information you need before you even get out of bed.

There's way too much stuff to talk about the Chumby, because it's got a loyal following of modders, hackers and programmers. Yes!! there are widgets and a lot of ways to personalize and modify your Chumby.

It's a strange name, but like TiVo, it's one of those things that you never knew you needed until you got one.

Updated Mar 24, 2008

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Squeezebox

27 people recommended this item

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The solution for getting mp3s into a better soundsystem than your car stereo.

Updated Mar 29, 2008

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500 XL

22 people recommended this item

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This would be a GREAT desk decoration, and it's useful too! I wonder what the sound quality is for these, but I bet they're still 100x better than the ones that came in the box! I'd love to carry these around when traveling so I can see people's reaction to these!

Updated Aug 8, 2008

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Wedisk Flash Drive

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2 people recommended this item

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Recommended for Wii maniacs, this Wedisk Flash Drive comes in 1/2/4/8GB models and looks just like a miniature Wiimote.

Updated Feb 20, 2008

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Raspberry CLOCKY Alarm Clock

5 people recommended this item

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Need a fun gift for a female teen ager or young adult? This CLOCKY Moving Alarm Clock @Delight.com gives you one chance to get up when the alarm goes off! if you continue snoozing, the clock jumps off your nightstand, lands on its big wheels and rolls around the room! Comes in raspberry.

Updated Mar 27, 2008

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Mr. Phantom mimobot by FriendsWithYou

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Cute always makes sense for valentines day.

Updated Feb 25, 2008

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Woofer

14 people recommended this item

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I love these speakers! I want to buy them for my place.

Updated Nov 18, 2008

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Bluelounge Sanctuary

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4 people recommended this item

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With the variety of gadgets you carry around with you these days, charging probably looks like a complicated mess, dragged across every electrical outlet in your space. A problem solver by design, the Sanctuary is a universal charging hub that works with over 1500 gadgets. (via Uncrate)

Updated Apr 1, 2008

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MUJI Cardboard Speakers

12 people recommended this item

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Lightweight, collapsible speakers that you can carry with you and fold away when they are not in use. Plug them into the headphone socket of your personal sterio to enjoy the sound out loud.

Updated Jul 28, 2008

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