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Pleo Gets More Funtastic With Update 1.0.2
We loved the Pleo when we reviewed it a little while back, and now the smallest dinosaur in town has just been updated for more fun times. The 1.0.2 update will allow Pleo to interact with its surroundings more convincingly, wake from rest if a noise is detected and support a new grouped singing function, which we can't help but think is our little Pleo growing up and giving out the old mating call—those dino hormones sure are going to be tough to control. [Pleoworld;Thanks, Elvis. P]Pleo Undergoes Intense Surgical Procedure
First our little dinosaur friend Pleo had to endure a brutal beatdown at the hands of his cruel masters, and now he is forced to undergo a grueling (and shockingly graphic) 23 minute dissection. Poor Pleo —just remember that this abuse hurts us more than it does you. [PleoDreams]
Playing With Pleo the Pet Camarasaurus (Verdict: Neat but Pricey)
Ugobe's Pleo is the latest "electronic pet" to hit the consumer market, and as such, has received plenty of attention from media and consumers. At $350, Pleo is more expensive than a Furby but cheaper than an AIBO. After spending the last few days toying around with Pleo, as well watching it interact with real flesh-n-blood pets, my verdict is that Pleo is a neat piece of tech, but a bit too expensive and limited for mainstream popularity.
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office tools
Dinosaur Skull or Staple Remover? You Decide
This family of crazy staple removers and other office implements are by New York designer Jac Zagoory, crafted of pewter and certain to elicit raised eyebrows and quizzical looks around the office. What the heck is that skull doing on your desk? The purpose of the lion, gorilla and gator you'll see in the gallery below are a little more obvious. All are between $45 and $65, but the shark bite stapler will cost you $90. [Jac Zagoory Designs, via Dark Roasted Blend]
yoshi's nightmare
Motorized Lego Monster Dino
The last time I played with Lego's my parents had to ask me what it was, since they couldn't even fathom a guess as to what I had created. If only I could have put together something as amazing as the motorized Lego Monster Dino. He walks, roars and definitely doesn't need an introduction. More »Japanese RC Dinosaur Cellphone Strap
Remote. Controlled. Dinosaur. Cellphone. Strap. More »
home entertainment
Dino Sofa
Does sitting on a sofa that looks like a dinosaur vertebrae and pretending it's a trophy from your hunting trip appeal to you? The Dino Sofa from Central Unit Design fulfills your most primitive decorative urges. More »CeBIT '06: Recycle'o'saurus
We don t have a damn clue what this company makes, but they did have a sweet dinosaur made entirely out of old computer parts. Coincidentally on the other side of the hall a completely different booth had an old-style wagon made out of old computer parts. If only the dinosaur could haul the wagon around, it would make for one badass rickshaw.
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