Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Top 5 Strangest Pens

Top 5 Strangest Pens

Our editors have compiled a list of the “Top 5 Strangest (or Coolest) Pens” for your enjoyment. Which ones are your favorites?

5. Wi-Fi Pen

Made by Informatica, this Wi-Fi pen allows users to detect wireless hot spots within a 50-foot radius — priced at $19.

It also includes a state of the art “writing” feature, allowing you to jot down notes and ideas on pieces of paper, no keyboard or printer required

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4. USB MP3 Pen

This nifty device not only functions as a pen, but is also a USB flash drive and MP3 player. It boasts 512MB of memory, an FM tuner, built-in microphone, LED indicator, and a shockproof case. Available now for $48 through Brando.

See, you use the voice recorder to record your CFO and CTO in the bathroom talking about embezzling funds—you were hiding in a stall, using the FM radio to pass the time

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3. Pen Scanner



At $300, the RC800 is a pen-sized scanner with 8MB of internal memory — good for use on magazine articles, newspaper clippings, small photos, and more. There’s also a built-in microSD card slot for memory expansion. Files are easily transferred via USB.

2. Baller Cheating Pen

For those who’ve always wanted a multi-function pen, check out this “Baller Pen”. It features a retractable 6.5″ sheet which can be written on. On the UV coated front side, you’re able to use fine tip markers/sticks while the back side is erasable — perfect for writing on with pencils.

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1. Pen Calculator



Not the most practical pen calculator, but quite interesting none the less.

A more reasonable application of this technology would be for one to be able to simply write out the problem 65 x 32 = (etc.) and have the calculator voice then answer the question