ThinkGeek has a limited run of the coveted Ambient Office Dashboards, by Ambient Devices. The analog gauges ebb and flow (as needles do) with whatever data stream you wish to track, from stocks to weather, AIM buddy status and more. Different faceplates are available for different datasets and Ambient Devices has agreed to waive the premium content charges with this limited run (until they complete their full deployment), if you purchase yours from ThinkGeek. The devices receive their data updates over Ambient’s proprietary network so no existing infrastructure is needed, and you don’t need to plug it in to your network at all. While I’d prefer a model that could tap into my Wi-Fi network to waylay the premium charges (which exist for some datasets but not others), the $150.00 device has a classic design that will work anywhere in your house. Plus, it can run off AC or 2AAs, so you can put it anywhere!
Catalog Page [ThinkGeek]
Earlier Musings on the Dashboard’s Availability [Gizmodo]
https://gizmodo.com/ambient-dashboard-in-2005-26327
