Gizmodo: Switch

Jesus Switch Turns On, Off

jesusdiaz — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:49:09 EST

We like our switches switches switches here in Gizmodo, but this Jesuswitch is just wrong wrong wrong. WRONG. Blame my catholic upbringing, but I would stay in the room in the dark for fear of turning the light on. [Flickr via Digg]

Google Phone to Resemble a BlackBerry, Will Run on Multiple Carriers

Louis Ramirez — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:09:24 EST

The first time we saw the Google phone (codenamed Switch) we weren't sure what to make of it. Two months later the Internet is buzzing again with claims that the "GPhone" will be BlackBerry-like and available on multiple carriers, rather than just one. There's still no pricing or better images to show off, but one thing's for sure, it'll be interesting to see all these phones clash for our attention. – Louis Ramirez

More Google Phone Talk [News.com]

Portable Light Switch: Does What Your Girlfriend Does but with Less Complaints

www.gizmodo.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:00:25 EST

For all of us who have woken up at 5am on the sofa after a couple of beers and the late-night movie, this portable light switch could be the answer to our dreams. Using wireless technology, the $120 device can be programmed to control any of the lights in your sitting room if you're too pooped to get up. At that price I would expect it to carry me to bed and brush my teeth as well. – Ad Dugdale

Product Page [Uncommon Goods via Ubergizmo]

What's Mac Switcher Ellen Feiss Doing Now?

Jason Chen — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:20:36 EST

Our favorite Mac switcher Ellen Feiss has been busy the last few years. First, she does that awesome switch ad. Then she made a French movie over the summer. Now she's all colleged up and getting her education on.

In an interview with Macenstein, she shares with us some tidbits about that switch ad and what happened after. She got to do the ad because she was friends with the director's son. The paper being eaten was a true story, and she even got a free iPod out of the whole thing. All in all, she seems really together about everything. An interesting read if you're curious at all about her.

Her original Switch ad after the jump.

– Jason Chen

Where are they now? Interview with "Switcher Girl" Ellen Feiss [Macenstein via ]

Sears Apes Apple's Old Switch Ads To Sell Xbox 360s

Jason Chen — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:40:30 EDT

We're all for homages and sharing ideas, but this Sears ad looks a bit too much like the old Apple Switch ads in timing, editing, and style. It makes us ashamed that we bought our Xbox 360s at Sears early this year when demand was high and supply was low. We're still paying for it now, as Sears continues to spam us every other day with ads for refrigerators and lawnmowers. – Jason Chen

Sears Blatently Rips Off Apple Switcher Commercials to Sell Xbox 360 [Digg]

Ellen Feiss Stars In A Movie

Jason Chen — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:57:56 EDT

Ellen Feiss, star of the most famous and most watched Switch Ad, is back! She's starring in a french movie called "Bed and Breakfast" as one half of a set of newlyweds (I think, as my French is nonexistent).

We doubt she's going to throw in any Feiss-isms in the movie—beep beep beep—but she's still cute. We hear the Dell guy's going to be in a German U-Boat movie next year. – Jason Chen

Movie Page [Bed & Breakfast]

Belkin PureAV HDMI Switch

Travis Hudson — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 12:16:57 EDT

Belkin has released the PureAV HDMI Interfact 3-to-1 Video Switch. That describes it pretty well, it is a hub that allows up to three HDMI devices to be plugged in and connected to your single HDMI port. The PureAV box supports HD resolutions up to 1080p. It also includes a remote control and a 6-foot HDMI cable. This box should be available in the states later this summer for $200. Having an inadequate TV sure does cost a lot. – Travis Hudson

Belkin Switch increases HD input connectivity on your TV [Pocket-Lint]

UltraAV HDMI Switch

Jason Chen — Tue, 23 May 2006 18:55:31 EDT

Accell's HDMI switch allows you to plug in two HDMI devices at once—no more traipsing to the back of the set. Plug in your new Blu-Ray player, HDTV DVR or Xbox 360 (HDMI coming soon) and switch between the two with their bundled IR Remote Control. The switch doesn't require an external power source, and at $99, is much cheaper than the $250-$300 for similar devices.

Available in June.

Update: Reader George found a 5 port HDMI switch for $130.

UltraAV HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 2 to 1 Switch [TMCNet]

K-OS Switch

johnb — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:29:07 EDT

This looks a bit too black box for our taste, but let's give it a chance. It seems to be a mini-PC with RGB, S-Video, and Stereo Audio out as well as an Ethernet jack. It can supply IPTV, Video-on-Demand, and gaming as well as wireless keyboards smartcards. This paragraph:

Imagine a computer so small that it fits in your pocket and allows you access to over 37,000 software titles. Software includes games, office software, design software and multi-media software that can plug into your TV set or your computer monitor. The K-Otic guru's of K-OS Technology have created such a system called the K-OS Network and the pocket sized computer we call The Switch.

... makes us thing that this may be just a tiny, web-based miniPC with a bunch of open source software available for use online. We're going to do a little digging and figure this thing out for you all. $149.95 for the box and $69.95 for a year of service.

Product Page [K-OSSystems]

Belkin Flip, a Stylish KVM Switch

Travis Hudson — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:07:37 EST

Belkin has announced a new switch that allows users to share a monitor, keyboard, mouse, audio and one USB device between two computers easily. The Belkin Flip features a small remote that can switch between two computers seamlessly and easily. There are three models that will begin shipping next month. The base model features just PS/2 and VGA ports and retails for $49.99. There are two higher end models, one features PS/2, VGA, and audio that retails for $59.99 and another model that features PS/2, VGA, audio and USB, also for $59.99.

Press Release [Belkin]