Gizmodo: plus minus zero

Plus Minus Zero LCD Television Disguised As a Retro CRT

Sean Fallon — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:30:00 EDT

Man, I do not miss CRT televisions. In fact, I recently sold a 150-pound monster that was collecting dust in storage. 150-pounds! Still, if you like retro style, the Plus Minus Zero is for you.

We've seen this product before, but it seems like it's finally available for import/sale now here.

Thankfully, the Plus Minus Zero features a compact 8-inch LCD screen tucked inside that retro CRT shell. It's a kooky throwback item that would be a stylish addition to a kitchen, workout room, office, etc. It also features a wireless receiver so you can stream content to it from anywhere in the house. On the other hand, the absurd $1223 price tag means that most intelligent folks will opt for a decent-sized flat panel. [Japan Trend Shop via RGS]

Is PlusMinusZero's Toaster the Wii of Toasters?

Wilson Rothman — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Is there such a thing as the Nintendo Wii design effect? If so, the PlusMinusZero Toaster may well be a perfect exemplar of Wii-ness. Consider the evidence...

• It's small, white and squarish.
• Where other toasters go for bigger and better sets of toasting options, this one underwent a technical downgrade in the name of simplicity: It has a slider, a knob and just one slot for bread.
• Just available online in Japan for 8,400 Yen ($68), it's bound to be in scarce supply for some time.
There's just one final qualifier to make it a true Wii-scendant, however, one that we can't judge from the picture. Will the PlusMinusZero Toaster appeal to non-toast-lovers? Guess we'll have to buy a loaf of bread and find out. [PlusMinusZero via MoCo Loco]

Plus Minus Zero Minimalist Clock Radio

Travis Hudson — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:30:45 EDT

From the same folks that brought you the aromatherapy donut, is this very minimalistic CD radio. From the outside it seems that this clock radio just has a CD slot and OLED display, and I can't figure out if this concept radio will have everything controlled by remote control or black magic because the website is just filled with artsy-fartsy talk. No, seriously, look:

Music − it soothes the soul and enriches our lives. It's something that's an inherent part of our lives. But the audio systems around us which we use to play beautiful, enjoyable music on have no soul − they're just machines.

And that is just the beginning. –Travis Hudson

Product Page [Via Red Ferret]

Funky Humidifier with AromaTherapy

tgrumet — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:20:28 EST

As humidifiers go, this one is simply stellar. Shiny, round and found in five different colors, this device by Plus Minus Zero will add a little class to your room—as well as a nice scent with its built-in "AromaTherapy" function. Along this beautifully-designed product, you'll get eight hours of computer-controlled, extremely hot, fine mist steam. Perfect for those dry, overheated apartments about which I, unfortunately, know so much.

Humidifier by Plus Minus Zero [compactimpact]