Geeky gadgets that Star Trek fans will love
Geeky gadgets for Star Trek fans
Geeks and gadgets go hand in hand. Chances are, if you or someone you love loves Star Trek, they’ll also love one of these electronic treats.
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Top review: “My wife is a huge, HUGE William Shatner/Captain Kirk fan. I bought this for her, to surprise her, and she was over the moon! Not only does it come with some cool stuff on it, but it's also proved useful for her college courses. Her fellow students and professors get a laugh from it, and it often helps everyone relax on presentation days. And now, Captain Kirk is always with her and fits right in her pocket.
No, I'm not jealous!! Ok, wait, maybe a little bit. ;)” - Brian
You can also get one featuring Commander Data.
Product description: “Star Trek TOS Rock Mood Light - Controlled by Type-1 Phaser - Faithfully reproducing helmsman Sulu’s Alfa 177 planetary experience, where he used his phaser to heat a rock to survive the freezing conditions, fans can now fire the highly accurate replica first season Type-1 Phaser at the rock, making it glow for survival, or access a whole spectrum of relaxing atmospheric settings and provide an ambient glow in any one of thousands of colours. Survival mode makes the rock glow red, while Atmosphere mode cycles through a range of colors. Activated with Type-1 Phaser remote. Officially licensed Star Trek: The Original Series merchandis!”
The reviews are mixed on this one, so please be sure to review them before buying. But if you're looking for a fun Trek-themed gift and replica in one, this might just hit the spot.
Top review: “This is amazing. I bought it for my dad for Father's Day and he's obsessed. He's a hard core Trekkie and he keeps flipping out about how "it's just like on the show." Call clarity is extremely clear, no static and there's no background noise heard from the other person on the phone. And yes, it does chirp like it does on the show. The magnet is very strong so it doesn't move or fall off. He's still playing with it.” - Hannah Bond
This bluetooth speaker is officially licensed and features the voice of Leonard Nimoy speaking 9 built-in sound clips.
Product Features:
Try me button that rotates each of the 9 sound clips when the unit is off
Omni-Directional Microphone for phone calls
Auxilliary IN for direct connection via 3.5mm cable
Multi-Function interface for Play/Pause/Answer Call/Power/SFX
Powerful full range driver with precision tuned ported enclosure
Micro-USB & 3.5mm auxiliary cables included
USB Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with 6-hour life
Battery indicator display/voice battery low indicator Phaser & Tribble attachment
This item consists of a lighted base and a flat piece of acrylic etched with an illustration of the Constitution-class Enterprise. The base is powered by USB. To turn on and cycle through colors and display modes, just tap the touch-sensitive button on the top of the base. I personally have three of these (!) and I love every single one of them!
Top review: “Take this product for what it is intended to be ~ a pretty decent representation of The Enterprise AND it actually flies realistically. It's NOT a performance drone. . .not fast, not really maneuverable and the battery life before it just won't stay in the air is about 5 minutes. The sound effects come from the transmitter. There are about 10 different effects which sound pretty authentic, however you can't choose which effect you hear. . you just hit the button and they cycle through all 10 or so. Being a Star Trek fan, I really like this product! Like I said, since it's a slow flying drone, it actually looks very realistic when flying! The lights on it look really cool in the semi-darkness too. […] After a few flights, you should pretty much know what trim to input before flying and it'll be pretty close to neutrally stable. Have fun!” - Kenny
Top review: “This is, without a doubt, probably the coolest single thing I have ever bought. I feel like I finally have a piece of my childhood that I was missing. My older brother had a model of one in the early 70s but I couldn't play with it... so I used to make my own out of cardboard, black electrical tape, and gold paper backed photo-album boxes my dad (a photographer) had. Finally, I am ready to communicate as man was meant to do; with 3 blinking lights, 2 buttons and a swirling screen. Thank you The Wand Company!” - noel green
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