Some would say that the automobile itself is nothing more than an overgrown contraption . And you know what ? They ’re correct . I myself own no less thantwenty - sevencars of numerous varieties : Ferraris , Porsches , Hondas , Jeeps , a mailtruck , and an M1 Abrams tank . I know what you ’re go to say : “ where do you findroomfor all of those ? ” Fortunately , at the compact size of it of just four inches long , they fit easily in a convenientcarrying slip .
But like every important technological machine , the car grow around to revolutionise gizmo of all kind . Today on Gadgetbox we look at three machine - related contraption , admit a fancy - shmancy wristwatch , an alone quick wassailer , and , finally , a path to transfer your personal transporters .
Jaeger LeCoultre wristwatch goes from 0 to 60 in 60 seconds
Wristwatches and gondola may not on the nose go together like hammerpants and unsound fiscal decisions , but they have a lot in common . They ’re bothshiny . And both ordinarily made partly of metal . Oh yeah , they both have geared wheel . And bucket seats .
Anyway , Aston Martin ’s apparently onboard with the whole spotter / railroad car matter . They’reoffering a limited edition Jaeger LeCoultre watchto owners of the new Aston Martin DBS ( James Bond ’s ride of choice in last year’sCasino Royale ) , including such MI6 - way feature as the power to unlock and start your car from controls on the watch , thus doing off with archaic key . The spotter is among the most complex ever made , with two hundred parts for the casing , two hundred portion for the mechanism , andsix millionparts in the leather shoulder strap alone . I know , I bonk — fancy .
Class does n’t get trashy , though . You ’ll have to dig out deep for the privilege of adorning your carpus with this piece of art : the pricetag is a usurious € 25,000 . Of naturally , if you ’ve already beat out out the € 240,000 for the Aston Martin , I doubt that you ’re really much of a penny - pincher .
Me , I can open up my Accord with my Timex and aslim jim — heck , I do n’t even really ask the Timex . I think I ’ll stick with that .
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I bet it makes awesome pizza bagels
What is it with automobile companies lending their brand name to things that haveabsolutely no relationto car ? I mean , there was the Ferrari / Motorola RAZRmaxx ; meanwhile , Porsche is design computer equipment like intemperate driving force . Now Bugatti , the Italian automaker whose name is synonymous with exclusivity , has recruit the home appliance field witha stain new wassailer .
I finger conflicted . On the one hand , a sports car manufacturing business making toasters seemssacrilegious . On the other jam - covered hired man , I get laid toast . If Bugatti can assist with my toasted bread fixing , then I ’m all for it . So what ’ve you got , B-complex vitamin ? How will you compete with Porsche ’s offering in the same battlefield ( that ’s proper , it ’s not even thefirsttoaster designed by a sports car company ) ?
The spectacles are somewhat good : six - f number infection electronic brown controls , extra wide slot that accommodate bagels , a burnished red sport automobile finish , plenty of cupholders , included serving tray , and — sweet Aunt Jemima — a mechanised toast - lifting system . Because springs , my friend , are so 20th 100 . But , I do n’t love ; it ’s miss something , aje ne sais quoithat would put it over the edge , something like — a crumpet thawing single-foot . I do believe we have a winner .
But , not unlike their eponymic sports car , do n’t have a bun in the oven the Bugatti Volo , as it ’s nickname , to not express mirth at the wretched state of your wallet . You ’ll spend £ 150 ( that ’s $ 300 for us Yanks ) for the privilege of toasting your bread with Italian precision and , let ’s admit it , you ’ll bang everysecond of it , even as the mingle tears of joyousness and sorrowfulness are streaming down your facial expression while you have your breakfast of toasteveryday for the rest of your living .
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Because what we really need is a SegwayforSegways
GM’sOpel Flextreme concept carmay not be a car accoutrement , but it ’s certainly bewilder an interesting choice in its own accessories . The motorcar , which is calculate at the European market place , is a hybrid model that have a 120kW peak electronic motor , a 52kW diesel motor / biodiesel locomotive engine , and a 16kWH lithium - ion battery . All of which is plenty impressive , but of course of study what really differentiates most car is n’t what ’s under the toughie , but rather theextras .
In this case , that would be the integrated loading compartment specially design for carry those minuscule two - wheel vehicle that are so popular in Europe . bike ? Pshaw , this is the future we ’re talk about , people . Would you desolate your dashing hybrid car to carry aroundbicycles . No , we ’re utter Segways , naturally . That ’s correct , it ’s a special trunk just for your Segways . Dean Kamen ’s prediction that cities would one solar day be plan around the vehicle is finally sort of partially maybe derive unfeigned . In hypothesis .
The Opel Flextreme , meanwhile , is pretty snazzy in its own rightfulness . The car can move around 444 miles on a charge and will be able to fully juice its assault and battery from the super European 220V flow in just three hour . The automobile is entirely powered by electric motors , too , as the Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel engine is just used to recharge the battery . And hey , if they ever ditch the Segways in favour of a wheel rack — and , well , I move to Europe — I’m all there .
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There you have it : despite having been around for more than a hundred year , the machine still continues to be a ripe earth for technological innovation . Or , at least , talking about it . Now I ’m off for a spin around the animation room in my 1970 Dodge Challenger . Until next week .
