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Title: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Nick on May 11, 2007, 09:28:27 AM
I wonder if the pub needs a small retail outlet. These might be popular......

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/kitsch-daft/duck-fader/index.html (http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/kitsch-daft/duck-fader/index.html)

And for the bimbo at the bar

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gadgets-gizmos/gadgets-gizmos-newarrivals/dr-who-phone-charms/index.html (http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gadgets-gizmos/gadgets-gizmos-newarrivals/dr-who-phone-charms/index.html)
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 11, 2007, 01:30:40 PM
This is certainly a pointless gadget in the UK but it hasnt stopped me from REALLY wanting one, if just for the feeling of scaring the living daylights out of myself belting down a road at 100mph in/on a single wheel. 

(http://hxxp: www. diseno-art. com/images/mcLean-V8-Monowheel. jpg)

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Probably the most extreme monowheel constructed, it is powered by a Buick V8 car engine, and has been clocked at 53 mph, although 100 mph is theoretically possible.  53 mph may not sound that fast but monowheels are notoriously difficult to control, and stopping is another matter.

Most monowheels are used as recreational vehicles on private land, but amazingly this V8 powered monowheel is actually road legal in the US.
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Nick on May 11, 2007, 01:31:28 PM
It's a red X. Have you brought an infection with you?
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 11, 2007, 01:42:04 PM
ok obviously its not letting me swipe that image, so here is the link.

hxxp: www. diseno-art. com/encyclopedia/strange_vehicles/mclean_v8_monowheel. html
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Berek on May 11, 2007, 01:43:11 PM
you're not allowed to post links until you've spanked the barman eyes: eyes: eyes:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 11, 2007, 01:46:08 PM
bugger that for a lark Berek, just cut and paste the address old boy  eeek:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 11, 2007, 01:55:45 PM
you're not allowed to post links until you've spanked the barman eyes: eyes: eyes:
He told me it was the other way round! cussing:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2007, 01:57:46 PM
Ahem...  noooo:
[smite] [smite] [smite] [smite]
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 11, 2007, 01:57:54 PM
ok obviously its not letting me swipe that image, so here is the link.
www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/strange_vehicles/mclean_v8_monowheel. html (http://)

How did you get in anyway? ;)
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 11, 2007, 02:03:09 PM
I'm guessing Nick was missing my taking he mickey out of his calamities as he invited me in  lol:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2007, 02:04:47 PM
I'm guessing Nick was missing my taking he mickey out of his calamities as he invited me in  lol:
You're very welcome anyway!  barman:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Bar Wench on May 11, 2007, 02:11:49 PM
Well I am glad that Grumpmeister has found his way across!
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Nick on May 11, 2007, 02:20:25 PM
Across what?
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2007, 02:29:55 PM
Across what?
The doormat...  whistle:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Nick on May 11, 2007, 02:31:19 PM
I was just looking at that very intereesting feature which shows what everyone on line is doing. Yours was "Performing an Unknown Action" eeek:

Anything you want to tell me about in the Agony Corner?
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2007, 02:31:31 PM
Who sang: -

I was the fool
Who always believed that
I?d wear the shoes
And you?d be the doormat

Ten karma points for the first correct answer.  whistle:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2007, 02:32:15 PM
I was just looking at that very intereesting feature which shows what everyone on line is doing. Yours was "Performing an Unknown Action" eeek:

Anything you want to tell me about in the Agony Corner?
Me????  noooo:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Nick on May 11, 2007, 02:32:59 PM
Prefab Sprout?
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Bar Wench on May 11, 2007, 02:34:00 PM
Why across the moat of course. Have you not noticed it?

 eeek:












Unknown action means he is playing with his "satelite dish"  point:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2007, 02:34:45 PM
Prefab Sprout?
Yes!

But you have too many points already so you are disqualified?  noooo:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Nick on May 11, 2007, 02:48:11 PM
That's OK. I'd never heard of it, or them, so Mr Google helped me redface:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2007, 02:51:20 PM
That's OK. I'd never heard of it, or them, so Mr Google helped me redface:
Cheats never prosper ? consider yourself well and truly smote.  noooo:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Nick on May 11, 2007, 02:52:33 PM
 sad32: sad32: sad32:

 whip:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 17, 2007, 07:03:22 PM
Ok going back to my firsdt post on here and hte red cross, lets see what a few posts in here allows me to do now

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diseno-art.com%2Fimages%2FmcLean-V8-Monowheel.jpg&hash=9fedf35e2f4956d166ec5fabbcffc24f9bdf4784)

Success!  drumroll:

Would definately get one of these if they are made street legal over here..
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 17, 2007, 07:12:21 PM
Would definately get one of these if they are made street legal over here..
What, a fat bloke in sunglasses?
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Berek on May 17, 2007, 08:43:30 PM
Who sang: -

I was the fool
Who always believed that
I?d wear the shoes
And you?d be the doormat

Ten karma points for the first correct answer.  whistle:


Prefab Sprout
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 18, 2007, 05:27:38 AM
Who sang: -

I was the fool
Who always believed that
I?d wear the shoes
And you?d be the doormat

Ten karma points for the first correct answer.  whistle:


Prefab Sprout
You?re a bit bloody late Berek.  ::)
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 18, 2007, 08:52:07 AM
Would definately get one of these if they are made street legal over here..
What, a fat bloke in sunglasses?

No you berk, the V8 100mph + monowheel he's sitting in/on
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 18, 2007, 09:39:30 AM
Would definately get one of these if they are made street legal over here..
What, a fat bloke in sunglasses?
No you berk, the V8 100mph + monowheel he's sitting in/on
Are fat blokes already 'street legal' then?
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 18, 2007, 09:49:23 AM
Well I havent seen any being stopped by the police for waddling down the throroughfare
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 18, 2007, 10:13:53 AM
Well I havent seen any being stopped by the police for waddling down the throroughfare
Neither have I.
You are probably safe to get one then.
Title: Pointless office lunchtime gadget
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 25, 2007, 11:06:53 AM
Ok I have to ask, just what was being passed round the office when this idea was started.  eeek:

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Tired of the lunchtime greasy McBurger with pickle routine? Looking to expand your culinary sophistication without leaving your cube? Look no further than the Fundue? - the World's first desktop USB fondue set. With features like an LCD display, blue LED glowing heater element and fireglow USB cables you'll be the MacDaddiest, most svelte lemming in the office come lunchtime.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.thinkgeek.com%2Fproducts%2Ffront%2Ffundue.jpg&hash=c436ba74487a388fb02db26d753a372923e5f3f8)

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Sure, you'll be sucking precious energy from your computer's power supply that your motherboard might need, but who cares when you are also sucking on a piece of crusty french bread drenched in a nutty Gruyere!

Due to current limitations in the USB specification for power consumption, your Fundue should only be used to melt cheeses and chocolates. However, when the new USB 3.0 specification hits the industry (which will allow USB devices to consume much more power), your Fundue will be ready for advanced fondue techniques such as oil dipping and desktop frying!

Features and Specs of your Fundue include:

  • 1 Fundue? pot with blue LED regulated heating element
  • 1 Fundue? base, with Oil-Guard? technology, LCD screen and control panel
    • 1 Blue FireGlow USB device Cable
    • 6 Fundue? Forks with included monitor attachments
      • Auto-power off mode for decreased loss of life risk
        • LCD screen displays current temperature.
        • Included CD Software allows you to use your Fundue? LCD screen to optionally scroll MP3 ID3 tags when you listen to music at your computer.
          • Recipe booklet
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2007, 11:46:54 AM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kf6nvr.net%2Fblog%2Farchives%2Fimages%2Fdvd_rewinder.jpg&hash=e5aa7cbe1ff19d59f52f34ee509de1544f531c25)
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 25, 2007, 11:55:13 AM
DVD Rewinder  lol:

(have some Karma)
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 25, 2007, 01:25:40 PM
Wasnt Wenchy after one of those last year  eyes:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 25, 2007, 01:32:22 PM
Wasnt Wenchy after one of those last year  eyes:

No she wanted one of these:

http://www.crazyaboutgadgets.com/detail.asp?ID=490 (http://www.crazyaboutgadgets.com/detail.asp?ID=490)
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Bar Wench on May 25, 2007, 01:50:18 PM
Wasnt Wenchy after one of those last year  eyes:

I actually made one for Mr Wench for Christmas. That joke ran and ran and ran and ran.  point:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2007, 01:52:54 PM
Wasnt Wenchy after one of those last year  eyes:

I actually made one for Mr Wench for Christmas. That joke ran and ran and ran and ran.  point:
I bet...  sleep017
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Bar Wench on May 25, 2007, 01:57:45 PM
Well I thought it was hilarious! Still do.  redface:
Title: Re: Pointless gadgets
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 29, 2007, 03:58:49 PM
I actually made one for Mr Wench for Christmas.

Gave up searching the shops for one then?  eyes: