<![CDATA[Gizmodo: angel]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: angel]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/angel http://gizmodo.com/tag/angel <![CDATA[ Yes, This "Phone" Costs $100 ]]> Some people are willing to pay a premium for custom tech, a principle you really grasp when checking out the Angel Phone. Every angel is made to order, a Dreamsicles plush gutted, tortured and stuffed with a landline phone in shame. Parents, this monstrosity is what happens when schools have too much arts funding—a testament to P.E. if I've ever seen one. Here's a bonus shot, if your eyes haven't gotten their share of burning yet this morning:

angelphone-1.jpgEven if this thing were made in a trendy, ironic sort of way, it's still gone too far. [product via shinyshiny]

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Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:25:00 EST Mark Wilson http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=363491&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Gold-Plated Juicer Bleeds Fruit and Wallet Dry ]]> easyhealthangeljuicergold.jpgSometimes a product comes along and bites you on the ass in such a way that you don't know whether to laugh, cry, or take out a loan. This gold-plated kitchen bitch — a snip at 1500 quid (that's over $3,000, exchange-rate fans) is a live enzyme "nutrition extractor" that also works well at extracting money from your bank account and rationality from your person. It also turns the phrase "carat juice" from a spelling mistake into a sad yet viable proposition.

A word from a wise woman: only a tit would splash out $3K on something that ends up smeared in spinach juice. There is also a stainless steel version which will set you back 499 ($1,016) — so that's alright, then (yes, that is sarcasm you can detect in my tone, I'm afraid.) [Be Vital via Gadget Goblin and Red Ferret]

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Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:53:01 EDT AddyDugdale http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=312282&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Projekt V2 Harley Davidson Case Mod is a Real Running Engine (Kinda) ]]> Case mod may be a bit of an understatement here—this monstrosity is really a case fabrication project, done almost entirely from scratch. A huge fan of Harley Davidson motorcycles, a computer geek with a knack for shaping acrylic decided to build a 1:1 scale Harley Davidson V2 engine. A case this meticulously detailed would be commendable, but this engine actually runs! The pistons fire and pump the water through the system to cool everything off. Did we not mention it's water-cooled? Hit the jump for the must-see video and photo gallery.

From the initial concept drawing, it took designer maicoX nine grueling months to complete this bad boy. In the gallery, you can see some selected shots of the acrylic work he had to do in order to get everything working and it is really quite amazing. It features some ingenious little quirks, too, like a key ignition instead of a power button. There are real Harley Davidson motorcycle pieces built in, most notably the chromed out exhaust pipes. The blue-and-red LEDs are probably overkill, but it would be a crime to sequester a work of art like this in a dark room anyway.

Oh, there is a computer inside, too. It won't set any speed records, but it'll still get you where you need to go.

• Motherboard: Abit AW9D-MAX
• HDD: 2x Seagate Barracuda ES 750
• Memory: Corsair DOMINATOR 2 x 1Gig
• Video Card: 2 x XFX7900GT
• Power Supply: Be quiet! Dark Power Pro BQT P6 PRO-600W
• Processor : Intel® Core™2 Duo 2800 E

[Projekt V2 (German) via HardForum]

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Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:09:00 EDT kthompson http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=283037&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Angel Speaker Looks Like a Mint ]]> Do you like your portable speaker looking like a large, oddly shaped, Tic-Tac? Well lucky you, because Brando has just released such a device. The Angel speaker boasts nothing out of the ordinary, except making buyers simultaneously appear stupid and cheap. Available in orange or green, the Angel Speakers are powered via USB and come with a standard 3.5mm stereo plug connection. At $10 each, you could purchase enough to cover yourself, head to toe, creating a cunning, giant Tic-Tac disguise. Seriously though, this whole mint obsession isn't healthy. Seek help; excess consumption may have a laxative effect. [Product Page via Technabob]

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Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:40:00 EDT Haroon Malik http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=281096&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Angel Kitty Tail Cam for Intimate, Up-The-Skirt Moments ]]> What's long, white, wiry and fluffy and has a bit of hardware stuck on the end? A tail cam, of course. Available in Japan from Angel Kitty (they are the hot freekz who brought us the French Maid Keyboard) it will cost you $146, but I think that's a bit expensive, so, after the jump, I'll tell you how to make your own.

1. Take a wire clothes hanger. Unbend it (you may need to ask a burly friend to do this—how about that nice male nurse who brings you your special magic pills each evening?) until it is almost straight.

2. Wind some nice soft fabric or ribbon around the wire. You may find the ties on your special white jacket that fastens at the back useful here. Congratulations! The tail is now finished.

3. Attach a camera to the end of it. Perhaps the one in the corner of your special padded bedroom will do—yes, that's right, the one with the small red winking eye that is always telling you, in that secret, blinky language that only you and it understand, that WOMEN ARE THE CEREMONIAL TOBY JUGS THAT SATAN'S HOUSEKEEPER KEEPS ON THE FRENCH DRESSER IN HIS KITCHENETTE AND THEY MUST BE DESTROYED. ALL OF THEM.

4. Hurrah! Now you're ready to use it.

5. Using the other end of the wire, pick the special lock of your special bedroom door. That's right. Down the corridor you go, using it to check round the corners that none of your special burly friends are lying in wait for you.

6. Once out of the special compound, make for the train station. This may be difficult as your special slippers with the ball and chain round them will hamper your movements. Don't worry, slow and steady wins the race every time.

7. Keep your eyes out for a lay-dee/ceremonial toby jug of Satan or whatever you prefer to call them. Once you have located one, say nothing.

8. Hide behind her and, slowly, quietly, put the end of the tail with the camera attached up her skirt. Not too far up, mind you, or nothing will be in focus.

9. Howl like a banshee as you realise there is no way you're going to see the secret, hidden part of Satan's toby jugs, as you left your UMPC behind.

10. When they come for you, do not resist. It is futile—not to mention painful.

11. When the nice burly man has returned you to your room, and given you your special pills, you can start making the tail cam All. Over. Again. [Angel Kitty via Shiny Shiny]

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Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:22:07 EDT AddyDugdale http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=277590&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Angel Sword Guitar Plays Iron Maiden Songs, Slays Teen Pop Stars ]]> O Lord, bless this thy Angel Sword Guitar, that with it thou mayst blow Christina Aguilera and A-HA and Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias to tiny bits, in thy mercy. If you want it, follow these steps: first shalt thou get to eBay. Then shalt thou pay $4,500, no more, no less. $4,500 shall be the number thou shalt pay, and the number of the payment shall be $4,500. Once the number $4,500 be paid, then riffed thou thy Angel Sword Guitar towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.

Or thou jump for a high definition image and more details.

From their page:

It was custom made for the Alfee's guitar player Takamizawa. This is an awesome one of a kind guitar. The Alfee is one of the biggest rock acts in Japan and Takamizawa is well known for his Angel and other Gothic themed guitars. Notice the cool as hell wings on this baby!!!

Yes, we do notice them. But unfortunately, it won't work with Guitar Hero.

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ESP Sword Angel Guitar Custom Shop Takamizawa ALFEE [eBay - Thanks Oscar!]

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Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:30:06 EDT Addy Dugdale http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=270974&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Touch Typist: French Maid Keyboard ]]> A black lace PC keyboard teddy, straining against its fleshy cargo. Imagine that. This $140 Angel Kitty keyboard actually works, taking the concept of touch typing to a whole new level. It's a little maid's costume with an 85-key USB keyboard top, and it's made to order in sizes that will accommodate even the most voluminously endowed office mate. Submissive Japanese babe not included.

Angel Kitty USB keyboard for the naughty geeky lover [Newlaunches]

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Mon, 03 Jul 2006 08:23:29 EDT Charlie White http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=184872&view=rss&microfeed=true