I was impressed by the Sony QRIO robots in Beck’s “Hell Yes” video, but the new Akazawa PLEN has just taken robotics to a whole new level. According to AC Gears, a site that will have some to sell, his name is PLEN, “which is derived from the English word “Plain”, [as] he is highly adored for sleekness and simplicity.”
PLEN is “a limited edition and only 50 units will be made by Akazawa Japan. Further production depends on demand, making PLEN not only one of the most versatile, but also the rarest on the market.” Watch the video and then I’ll tell you how much this little guy is going to cost…
Isn’t PLEN amazing? He walks, he dances, he even skates for goodness sake! And you can have one for only…
…$2499.00.
See, watch Beck’s “Hell Yes” video, and tell me if the QRIO doesn’t look positively archaic now…although I would still take one.
I started Gear Diary on September 30, 2006, and my goal was that this not be an easily labeled site. We all have gear that we use daily – some of it electronic and some of it organic. I think it is fascinating to explore the equipment that makes our lives easier, more entertaining, more productive, and more manageable. My hope is that Gear Diary visitors will find this site to be a comfortable and friendly place to discuss interesting topics – and not only those that are tech related, as well as a location to discover various types of gear – whatever that term may end up implying – that they never knew existed. My specialty is in-depth reviews written in a layman’s terms, because everyone can understand technology, sometimes it just takes a little translating. +Judie Stanford
Just wanted to let you know I received my usb hub and two mice I won from the february giveaways! Thanks you so much The retractable mini usb cable that goes with the mouse is awesome since pretty much 3/4th of my gadget plug in on that if not more, and the usb hub has already been thoroughly taken over by various usb plugs. There are no words for how amused I was when I realized the mouse has a laser pointer in it! I’m just curious–do you know what the little screen on top of the mouse is for? Is anything supposed to show up in it? As for the finger-mouse–I was saddened to be unable to point it at my screen (wiimote-style) but it is still quite amusing xD
http://www.graphical-illusion.com Elodie
…related to the robot now: awwwww that is so cute xD
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett
Yay! Glad you got everything Elodie! I think that is supposed to be a clock…you might check and see if there is a space for a battery somewhere, as I bet it died.
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