1959 Cadillac Cyclone Concept

Unlike the Firebirds, the Cadillac Cyclone was powered by a conventional internal combustion engine, but being a tweaked version of the marque's V8 engine, it still offered stellar performance. From the nose cones to the tail lights the design was clearly inspired by the latest aeroplane design. The nose cones were equipped with radar, which served as a crash avoidance system. Right behind the cones the next 'oddity' can be found; the exhaust system, which exits in front of the front wheels. The lights were not conventional either, and could be completely hidden above the grill.

The interior was relatively standard, but it was covered by a one-piece plastic canopy. Currently this is replaced by a regular wind screen. To get in and out of the car, the Cadillac engineers developed the first ever sliding doors. Today these are very commonly used on minivans. Another interesting feature of the doors was a small panel in each one, which could be opened to pay for toll ways. The rear end is dominated by two large tail lights, which resembled jet exhausts. The design is rounded off by two relatively small wings, which were one of the few jet design cues that made it onto production cars.

HP iPhone Classic Calculators

HP announced a series of new iPhone apps, this time in the form of the classic calculator. It’s interesting in that over time, technology becomes obsolete and is replaced by the latest hi-tech gadgets. However, given enough time, the nostalgia factor kicks in and people remember the old devices they once had.

It’s because of this that you see how popular old rom games have become as people try and capture a bit of their youth. The Classic Calculator applications designed by HP are just another way to take a trip down memory lane. These digital calculators are available in 3 models, the HP 12c, HP 12c Platinum and the HP 15c.
All three calculators use the original ROM software found in the hardware models. The HP 12 and the HP 12c come with business focused functions and formulas while the HP 15c includes scientific algorithms and complex formula support.
Pricing for the calculator software has been set at $15, $20 and $30 for the HP 12c, HP 12c Platinum and the HP 15c respectively. Both the HP 12c and HP 15c will be available in the coming days while the HP 12c Platinum will be released in the August time frame.

Microwave oven with grill

The new AEG-Electrolux MCD3880EM fully built-in microwave oven and grill will provide all your cooking needs in one compact model and the new design drop-down door feature will match perfectly with other built-in appliances. Beautiful design. AEG Electrolux

Cuisinart soup maker

Cuisinart integrated rapid heating element lets you get started in seconds while its non-stick cooking plate helps stop food from sticking and makes cleaning easy. Just set your cooking time, select the medium temperature setting and gently fry any base ingredients, such as garlic and onions until soft on the non stick cooking plate. Now this Cuisinart soup maker is ready to go in earnest. Once cooked use the powerful blend function to get your soup to your preferred consistency and it is ready. Pour the hot soup from the glass jar into your bowls and eat. Cuisinart

Toshiba Escargot VC-Z100L Vacuum Cleaner

Vacuum cleaners are usually pretty boring, well it seems that Toshiba and Electrolux have teamed up to produce a stylish looking vacuum cleaner, the Toshiba Escargot VC-Z100L Vacuum Cleaner.
As the name suggests, the design of the Escargot VC-Z100L was inspired by a snail, and in at 2.1kg about 4.6lbs, it has a 50 watt high suction powered motor and is designed to be ultra portable.

I know vacuum cleaners aren’t the usual type of gadget that we feature on geeky gadgets, but this ones does look pretty cool, it looks like they will only be available in Japan for around $113.

Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

This Amcor Model PLM12000E Portable Air Conditioning unit doesn’t look like your standard portable air conditioning unit. It has a sleeker more plasma style look to it. But the look of the unit doesn’t take away from the performance of this unit. The PLM12000E has Amcor’s patented Auto Drain NanoMist Technology, this technology works by getting rid of excess fluid that build ups in the unit. By using an autodrain, you will never have to drain your air conditioner unit again.
This model comes with the AutoDrain NanoMist Technology but Amcor’s patented Evaporative Booster Technology, which gives the home a more efficient cooling, and it will save you money on the electric bills. The Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner also comes with 3 speeds, two of these are fan speeds and the third is a turbo speed. The unit was created with a cooling capacity of up to 400 square feet and it comes with a backlit LCD Control Panel.

Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat

This unit differs a bit than the Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner; this unit has a heat function plus some other wonderful features. The Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat has the Evaporative Booster Technology as the previous unit as well as a fully operational LCD remote control. You can set this unit from any place in the room. There is one single exhaust hose for easy installation.
This unit has a built in water tank with a drain outlet located at the bottom of the unit. An indication that the unit is full is that when the air conditioner is full of water, the compressor will stop working. But if you use the unit on a continuous basis then you should empty the unit on weekly basis to ensure proper operation. The PLM12000EH has a programmable timer and a heat function included. This unit uses a 3M filter that helps remove bacteria, pollutants, dust and other contaminants from the air.
The Amcor 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat or Model PLM12000EH has a dehumidifier that gets rid of moisture in the air, up to 80 pints a day. The unit has an easy to clean filter that should be cleaned every week or so, depending on how often you are running the unit. A dirty filter can affect the way your unit runs so be aware of the filter.
The unit has a 24-hour timer, perfect if you are at work all day and you want to program the unit to start up an hour before you come home. The PLM12000EH uses a standard 115 voltage. It is important to read the manuals before plugging in the unit; some portable units are not made to be plugged into an extension cord. This unit can cool up to 400 square feet.
If you are trying to save money this summer but foregoing those summer vacations, then why not invest in a portable air conditioner to help you and your family cool while you enjoy all the comforts of home. Amcor Portable Air Conditioners are high performance, high quality air conditioners. If you shop around you can find the best prices as well as possible deals.

Made-for-iPod Refrigerator From Gorenje

Here is world’s first “made for iPod” refrigerator from Gorenje. The company has introduced this fridge at IFA 2008. The fridge comes with an iPod dock that can recharge the player and play music on the fridge built-in speakers. Gorenje has made an agreement with Apple to use their technology in Gorenje refrigerators. What makes this fridge cool is that it can also control other household appliances that are connected via Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or release date at this time. But, I am sure it will be expensive