WEIRD GADGETS: HIGH POWER LASERS

I was reading this short little blurb over at Gizmodo. Apparently, there is a company out there by the name of Wicked Lasers, that is selling class 3b lasers to people. So, for about $499.99 (I am guessing USDs), you can buy one of these babies to: “pop balloons”, “scare birds”, or “turn yourself into a Sith Lord or Jedi master come Halloween”. You can also get a cheaper version for $99.00 or a more expensive state of the art model for $1999.00.

Story Credit: Gizmodo
Product Info: Wicked Laser

For all those single geeks out there…

A innovative graduate of the University of Plymouth invented a new washing machine – WashDryIron. The aptly named all-in-one device does washing, drying and ironing. The device is expected to cost $1600 to $1800 CDN.

Story Credit: BBC News

Microsoft Vista Editions Finalized?

According to Neowin.net, Microsoft has finalized the number of editions of Vista (a.k.a Windows 2006/07) it will ship later this year. Instead of coming out in two distinct flavours like its predecessor – Windows XP, Microsoft Vista will come in a seven distinct flavours. These are rumored to be:

1. Microsoft Vista Business Edition
2. Microsoft Vista Business N (European Union) Edition
3. Microsoft Vista Home Basic Edition
4. Microsoft Vista Home Basic N (European Union) Edition
5. Microsoft Vista Home Premium Edition
6. Microsoft Vista Small Business Edition
7. Microsoft Vista Ultimate Edition

Unlike Windows XP, there will not be seperate Media Centre and Tablet PC standalone edition. For a nice writeup/summary of the different editions of Vista, you can click here.