Ancient Eclipse-Predicting Computer Rebuilt in Lego
I grew up playing with Legos, but never constructed anything like this! Andrew Carol built a replica of the The Antikythera Mechanism, the oldest known scientific computer, which was built in Greece probably around 100 BCE. No one in the current age knew about it until it was recovered from a shipwreck in 1901. Even
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Posted By True Gadgets On Thursday, December 16th 2010 In Desktops | Tags: Ancient, Computer, EclipsePredicting, LEGO, Rebuilt |
Ancient Eclipse-Predicting Computer Rebuilt in Lego
I grew up playing with Legos, but never constructed anything like this! Andrew Carol built a replica of the The Antikythera Mechanism, the oldest known scientific computer, which was built in Greece probably around 100 BCE. No one in the current age knew about it until it was recovered from a shipwreck in 1901. Even
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Posted By True Gadgets On Monday, December 6th 2010 In iPad | Tags: blackberry, Creationary, Docs, Google, iPad, LEGO, PlayBook, Rage, Target, this, Week |
This week, hosts Jacob Burch and Andrea Rene talk about the latest iPad news including the new Google Docs app, the delay of iOS 4.2, and new Altec speakers. Plus Andrea takes a first look at iD software's "RAGE" for the iPad and in Planet of the Apps they look at the top free apps for November. For more information, show notes, and schedule visit www.thisweekin.com. ... Read More
Posted By True Gadgets On Thursday, November 25th 2010 In Nintendo Wii | Tags: Indiana, Jones, LEGO |
Product DescriptionLego Indiana Jones WiiAmazon.comYour Favorite Hero in Lego FormLEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO ... Read More
Posted By True Gadgets On Monday, September 6th 2010 In Nintendo Wii | Tags: Adventures, Indiana, Jones, LEGO, Original |
Product DescriptionLego Indiana Jones WiiAmazon.comYour Favorite Hero in Lego FormLEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO ... Read More
Product DescriptionNow LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars brings you the biggest LEGO adventure yet! Experience the next chapter in the award-winning and critically acclaimed LEGO Star Wars videogame franchise. LucasArts and TT Games are pleased to announce LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars. Available Fall 2010 on the X360, PS3, Wii PSP, NDS and PC. LEGO Star Wars III will combine the best elements of all previous LEGO games while adding brand new gameplay ... Read More
Posted By True Gadgets On Thursday, June 3rd 2010 In Nintendo Wii | Tags: Adventure, Continues, Indiana, Jones, LEGO |
Product DescriptionLEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues combines the fun and creative construction of LEGO bricks with the wits, daring and non-stop action of one of cinema’s most beloved adventure heroes. With a unique, tongue-in-cheek take on all the Indiana Jones films – including for the first time ever Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull – LEGO Indiana Jones 2 follows Dr. Jones’ escapades from the jungles of South America to the Peruvian Ruins and beyond. ... Read More
Amazon.com The villains are on the loose Take control of the Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin, as you build, drive, swing, and fight your way through Gotham City capturing escaped villains and putting them back in Arkham Asylum where they belong. Battle against legendary villains including The Joker, The Penguin, Catwoman and more to keep the streets of Gotham clean. Then, for the first time, jump into the story from the other side and play ... Read More
Posted By True Gadgets On Thursday, March 18th 2010 In Watches and Clocks | Tags: Kids', LEGO, Star, Wars, Watch |
Product DescriptionFeatures include: 50m Water Resistant, Japanese Quartz Movement, Scratch resistant mineral crystal lens, and nickel- PVC Free. Intended for ages 6 and up. Included in Box: 22 tough-wearing Lego links in assorted colors, 2 Lego stud links, 2 interchangeable bezels, and a Star Wars Obi Wan Mini figure with Lightsaber.... More >>
Quality Japanese-Quartz movementMineral crystalCase diameter: 29 mmPlastic case; Black dialWater-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)
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Posted By True Gadgets On Friday, March 5th 2010 In Nintendo Wii | Tags: Complete, LEGO, Saga, Star, Wars |
Product DescriptionBuilding on the success of both LEGO Star Wars videogames LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga enables families to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever. From the Trade Federation's "negotiations" with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace to the space battle above Endor in Return of the Jedi The Complete Saga allows... More >>
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Amazon.com Review Take LEGO to the next level with MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with a microcomputer brick and intuitive programming software, this building kit enables you to construct robots that see, speak, feel, and move. Designed for ages 10 and up, the 2.0 robotics tool set features everything you need to create and program your first robot in approximately one hour. After that, you can create an endless lineup of robots that ... Read More







