Gizmodo: dot-matrix

Nooka Zon Watch Dots The Time Away

Kit Eaton — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The Zon is the latest in Nooka's line of variously confusing and interesting (for a given value of beauty) timepieces: Its 35 x 45mm dot-matrix display either displays the minutes of the day dotting into nothingness like a digital egg-timer that's counting down until tomorrow, or a proper numeric time readout. It also has a list of cities and timezones for travelling, and it'll come in white or black, or a mirror-like display for extra confusion. Due next week for $650. [LikeCool]

DIY Scrolling LED Business Cards Miss Point of Business Cards, Still Cool

Kit Eaton — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:45:00 EDT

Over at Instructables is this DIY project that will let you make your own slender electronic business cards with built-in LED display. They're pretty cool, displaying a number of different scrolling data messages at the push of a button, and apparently cost just about $5 per card. The "slender" description means you'll have to be good at soldering surface-mount components, though. To me it's a cool project that will impress people, but kinda misses the point of business cards: easily disseminating your contact info. An LCD QR-code business card— now that's something I'd fancy. Head over to Instructables if you've got the LED maker-urge. [Instructables]

Dot Matrix Wallet Smears Fashion All Over Your Sweaty Pocket

Mark Wilson — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:40:00 EDT

We're not going to spend all day explaining why this dot matrix wallet is the best thing we've ever seen. If you don't know, then you are without joy in your life. And there's simply nothing we can do about it. However, as for its downsides, we're pretty sure there's not room for both your Visa and Diner's Club cards inside. So you'll have pare down a bit. Oh, and unlike other cult-y homemade-looking geek paraphernalia, this wallet is actually for sale for $17. [fredflare via UberReview]