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  • #diy

    NES Controller Becomes Wireless Doorbell

    If we were to make a wireless doorbell from an NES controller, we'd actually take advantage of its eight different buttons and have each one make a different chime. Instead, the creator made all eight do the same thing. [TechEBlog]
  • #annoying

    Piano Doorbell Turns the FedEx Guy Into a Virtuoso

    Musical doorbells are annoying enough, but what if you gave your visitors the freedom to express themselves creatively? That's exactly what designer Li Jian had in mind when he came up with the Pianobell. Unless you are friends with a lot of talented musicians, I don't see much of an upside here. On the other hand, it could be amusing to torture your FedEx guy with a bizarre form of performance anxiety. Fortunately for him, the Pianobell is only a concept at this point. [Labexp via Freshome]
  • #gadgets

    Netstreams DoorLinX MP3 Doorbell is Your Bell

    The humble doorbell has just made the leap into the 21st century. DoorLinX by Netstreams can play an MP3 of your choice whenever someone presses your doorbell button, and that MP3 is easily placed on the slim wall-mounted slab via WiFi. More »
  • #gadgets

    Waleli's GSM Doorbell Links Your Door to Your Phone

    If you're tired of forgetting your keys—or your roommates forgetting their keys—get the GSM doorbell and you'll never have to worry again. It mounts onto your door, and when rung, calls a pre-programmed number. Punch in a key-code in your phone and the door unlocks automatically. Never get up from your chair again. More »
  • #gadgets

    Bottoms Up Doorbell

    Designer Peter van der Jagt from Greener Grass Design offers "Bottoms Up," a doorbell that toasts your guests' arrival with the charming ring of two fine crystal wine glasses. It uses a conventional electromagnet with a hammer on the end, clinking and clanging the glasses with the push of a button. More »
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    All-Seeing Recordable Reminder Doorbell Plays Back Greets

    Here's a device category that's been left largely untapped: the doorbell. The Recordable Reminder Doorbell uses a motion sensor to either sound a conventional chime or play back your own recorded greeting. Movement within six to 12 feet of this voluptuously-shaped device triggers your choice of chime or greets. Say hello or tell 'em to go away. Now if they could just make one where visitors can also leave you a message. Running on three AA batteries, it's $15 on the web. More »