INSERT COIN! ...

... and witness a time warp through a true gamer's history!

The »computerspielmuseum« in Berlin exhibits anything and everything from the most classic arcade games to every single gaming console that was ever released! For well spent 8€s you may gather vast inspiration on iconic design or you can gamble all through a rainy afternoon!

Enjoy!

READY TO PLAY!

... well lately there weren't posted hardly any news to this blog as we all have had packed agendas! Sorry folks!

Still I took some time to finish one of my recent projects: My first custom-build speakers are now ready to play!

It lasted me quite a while to plan and precisely assemble this ultra-heavy pair of speakers (15 kg each). But last week I screwed the speakers in place, did all the wiring and insulation and finally slid the plywood-box into a satined stainless steel housing.

And even-though the overall look was obviously inspired by the work of Dieter Rams or Johnny Ive quite much I'm more than happy with a perfectly neat finish and of course with smooth and mellow tones filling up the room.

NIELS WAS »BOXING« ;o)

NIELS WAS SOLDERING FOR HOURS ;o)

NIELS' CURRENT PROJECT WILL MAKE MUSIC IN THE END ;-)

THEY'VE CHANGED

I've been using this great little USB device called Griffin PowerMate on my Mac for several years now.

It's a jog dial made of solid aluminium which allows you to operate your system as well as any application you like by turning and clicking – nice ;-)

Since I was looking for a new firmware the other day I learned that they've changed their look completely – so this post is not about this piece of hardware but about the company's new identity.

To me the new design is looking very neat and well executed but risk a peek yourself here ...

WHEN »MIGHTY« IS NOT »MAGIC« ENOUGH

... and if you are willing to spend 70 bucks for a new mouse – suddenly, everything clicks. And swipes. And scrolls.

Well alright – it's the new »Magic Mouse« which (after two ridiculously long weeks of waiting) I finally purchased at the Apple Store yesterday.

And what should I say other than that it works extremely neat and how nice it looks ;o)

8GB ON YOUR KEYRING

It's not only that I ran into this practical USB key (http://lacie.com) made from sturdy stainless steel the other day and that I'm happy with it ever since. No I also decided to introduce a new topic to our blog: »Gadgets«.

I think it could be rather interesting if anyone of you will spot a new »what-ever-thing« which is worth mentioning.

Keep me posted!