Crapmodo

The Xbox 360 Storage Locker Is Charmingly Horrible

1:20PM January 16, 2010 | Sean Fallon

Nice try PCgadgets, but I know a plain old storage locker when I see one. I’m sure that branding it for the Xbox 360 is the difference between a $US40 price tag and $US15 price tag. More »


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Regretsy: The Creepy Side To Making And Selling Your Own Crafts

2:30PM October 9, 2009 | Wilson Rothman

As much as I admire people who believe enough in their artistic output to foist it on others for money, I knew Etsy had a dark side. Well, someone with the no-nonsense pseudonym Helen Killer just showed it to me: More »


Gaming

‘Casetation’ Mod Is Defeated By Me Putting PS2 In Bag, Attaching It to Bigger TV

1:00AM April 13, 2009 | Jack Loftus

Recently, I defeated my arch nemesis, the $US250 briefcase-bound Casetation 2. It took a $US99 PS2 (super power: price cuts), duffel bag, and connecting to any TV, because they’re everywhere. $US151 left over. Flawless Victory.

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Gadgets

Cheeseburger Vacuum Sucks Up Desktop Dirt, Crumbs, Your Dignity

5:00AM March 2, 2009 | Jack Loftus

A cheeseburger-shaped mini-vacuum for your dirty desktop? Sure, why the hell not?

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Nobody Needs This Keyring Speaker

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11:00AM January 29, 2009 | Nick Broughall

Can anyone – anyone – please explain to me the appeal of having a cheap mono speaker attached to your keyring? Aside from the fact that this actually promotes kids to ignore gadget etiquette, considering the speaker is a tiny 2.5cm cube that incorporates a 3.5mm headphone jack and a rechargeable battery (and a USB port to charge it), the sound quality is sure to be something akin to a wailing banshee, and not just when you’re listening to 2DayFM. Not only that, but who wants a one-inch cube bulging from their pants pocket? For the $30 price tag, you could be well on your way to a decent set of portable stereo speakers.

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Hello Kitty Keyboard Has Me Reaching for a Hammer

4:00AM January 26, 2009 | Jack Loftus


Maxell M&M’s Earbuds Will Probably End Up In Your Kid’s Stomach

8:00AM January 12, 2009 | Jack Loftus

iPod accessory maker Maxell is going to release music player earbuds that look like many kids’ favourite candy-coated chocolate candy. What could possibly go wrong?!

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Gadgets

Emergency Yodel Button Creates Avalanche of Ridicule

9:00AM January 5, 2009 | Jack Loftus

With the press of a button, your life will surely change for the negative.

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Gaming

Mee Games Console – For When You’re Too Cheap For A Wii Or Xbox 360

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12:30PM December 23, 2008 | Nick Broughall

Damn! If only we had discovered the Rock Mee video game console more than two days before Christmas, you guys could have given the gift of crappy gaming to your loved ones and your eternal enemies.

Tipster Nick received his as a bonus gift from a work supplier and sent in some pics, which you can check out below. More »


BagTV May Be the Worst Product I’ve Ever Seen

2:30AM December 23, 2008 | Adam Frucci

Someone please tell me one person who would buy this: a hand bag with a 7-inch TV and DVD player built in to it.

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