The Concept Mechanics

Pico Project

Lead Mechanic — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:38:39 +0000

This little guy is a video camera and projector… It’s adorable. Cuddling with technology is an option, sleeping with it is just awkward.

Pretty sweet concept, more here… Reminds us of the thinking behind the flip camera.

Fantasy Civil Suit

Lead Mechanic — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:27:16 +0000

There are only a few roles left for Gary Busey and his teeth. This is really well casted but could have been edited down for better flow/impact.

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Creative Politics

Lead Mechanic — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:07:58 +0000

I don’t care what side of the fence you are on… It’s nice to see a political ad with some thinking behind it rather than trash talking.

Solar Roads

Lead Mechanic — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:29:54 +0000

So many great conceptual ideas with a chewy nougat center. You can vote for these guys to get a grant and make this a reality through GE ecomangination challenge.

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Office To-Go

Lead Mechanic — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:28:46 +0000

So this doesn’t look very inspiring, like a coal mine office, but it’s a cool idea… just needs some further investigation on the ergonomics side of the design. There are a lot of other areas on the main portion to punch holes and allow room for a printer and other office equipment. By Tim Vinke: kruikantoor

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Carbon Fiber Weaver

Lead Mechanic — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:02:14 +0000

Being the gear-head that I am, this is just a brilliantly synced piece of machinery. The fiber strands are already coated with resin then cures for a period of time.

Electric Bikes

Lead Mechanic — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:41:37 +0000

I truly believe electric bikes are the next big thing. With the weight of batteries and protection required for cars they don’t make as much sense, and we’re not talking about hybrids. Here are a few truly inspiring electric bikes that will make a difference.

BRAMMO
Probably the sexiest bike I have seen, they boast a 100mph+ and offer the Empulse in three different ranges… 60, 80 or 100 miles in distance. Price varies accordingly, $9,995-13,995.

MISSION MOTORS
This is just as nice a bike but the price tag is the real kicker… 68,995. Top speed is 150 and you get a 150 mile range. Doesn’t seam like the extra power of milage is worth the extra 55k.

ZERO
Zero probably has the largest assortment of bikes that range from pavement to dirt and even dual sports. Pretty impressive but they just don’t have the aesthetic of some of the others.

ROEHR
Another street style bike with three to choose from. They range in price from 16,965-34,495, My biggest beef with this bike is that if you are going to push the limits of functionality why not push the aesthetics. It looks like a piece of candy.

KTM
Did a little searching on KTM’s site and I haven’t found much on it. But if your in the mood for dirt versus pavement this could do the trick…

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Phone Book

Lead Mechanic — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:56:05 +0000

Really wish there was a pad in here to write on. It’s a cool looking case but doesn’t offer a lot of functionality. If you love it, pick one up here…

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Answer Twitter

Lead Mechanic — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:01:01 +0000

I don’t care if it’s set up (we have no clue)… The idea is funny and clever.

Antenn-Aid

Lead Mechanic — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:22:44 +0000

I love the Apple Iphone, too bad it’s everything to me but a good phone… Finding out that the reception is bad on the 4G made me laugh because it sucks on the rest of the models as well. People are such champions of the brand that they won’t admit to themselves it’s Apple, not AT&T. But I digress, here is a quick fix for your 4G antenna issue.