Computing

Someone Is Paying $US3000 For This Tiny PC

What is this, the 1990s? No, not really. The computer in question is one of the first from Raspberry Pi. It’s a tiny PC on a single circuit board — and the proceeds from its sale will help encourage kids to code.


December 26, 2011
Geek Out

Want A Secret Jet Canopy? $620,238 On eBay

Back in the 80s, the United States Navy wanted a stealth aircraft to replace the A-6 Intruder. McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics came up with an ultra-secret flying wing design, an alien-looking aircraft called the A-12 Avenger II. It never flew.


December 10, 2011
Online

The Dumbest Apple Product Ever Sold On eBay

If you’ve ever wanted to be the kind of person who has every single product ever built by Apple, no matter how impractical or expensive, it’s your lucky day.


December 2, 2011
Gadgets

Lunchtime Deals: Huge Grays Online TV And PC Auction

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Grays Online doesn’t quite have the same massive userbase as eBay, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t bargains to be had. The auction site has just launched a $5 million PC and TV sale, with auctions starting at $9 and ending every day for the next couple of weeks. Lots of bargain potential here if you’re diligent! [Grays Online]


October 21, 2011
Gadgets

Dr Kevorkian’s Suicide Machine Is For Sale

Whether or not you agreed with his values, Dr Kevorkian’s assisted suicide device is a historical artifact of sorts. Which is why the New York Institute of Technology is auctioning off his patient helping/killing gear. Honey, you shouldn’t have!


October 17, 2011
Cars

Buy One Of The DeLorean Time Machines From Back To The Future

Profiles in History is auctioning off over a 100 Back to the Future props but the one that’s got me — and about the entire rest of the world — shaking in my boots is the DeLorean used in Back to the Future III. It’s one of only seven DeLoreans used throughout the entire series.


Geek Out

Fancy Owning Nicolas Cage’s Copy Of Action Comics #1?

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You’ll need a little bit more than pocket change to afford one of the rarest comics in existence, once owned by one of Hollywood’s strangest leading men.


September 13, 2011
Geek Out

The Nike Air Mag Is Selling For About $US6000 A Pair

The Nike Air Mag, a shoe I dreamt of wearing as a kid and can only dream of buying today, are being auctioned off for the search for a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. They’re selling for $US6142 a pair.


August 25, 2011
Geek Out

Go Gorge Yourself On Battlestar Galactica Props Right Now

Ever wanted to own an actual Cyclon? Of course you did, and this might be your best chance. The Official Battlestar Galactica Props and Costumes Auction has a ton of set-used pieces up for grabs.


August 5, 2011
News

Pentagon’s Lightning Gun Sold For Scraps On eBay

There was a time, not all that long ago, when the Pentagon sank tens of millions of dollars into remote-controlled lightning guns that it hoped would fry insurgent bombs before they killed any more troops. Now, disassembled parts from the one-time wonder weapons are being sold on eBay. At least one buyer snatched up the gear, hoping to use it in his latest art project for Burning Man.