Japanese umbrella makers have created perhaps the new evolution in umbrella technology: they’ve made an umbrella into a personal stereo system. The umbrella will be outfitted with four speakers, and will be powered by motors on the umbrella’s tips. The umbrella is designed so that the only person who can hear the music is the person directly under it, sure to be good news for those fearing forced Tokio Hotel listening sessions on rainy days. If there’s enough interest in the product, the company plans to retail the umbrella for $100. [Gizmodo]
New umbrella allows you to stay dry and listen to music
Japanese umbrella makers have created perhaps the new evolution in umbrella technology: they’ve made an umbrella into a personal stereo system. The umbrella will be outfitted with four speakers, and will be powered by motors on the umbrella’s tips. The umbrella is designed so that the only person who can hear the music is the person directly under it, sure to be good news for those fearing forced Tokio Hotel listening sessions on rainy days. If there’s enough interest in the product, the company plans to retail the umbrella for $100. [Gizmodo]
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November 6, 2008 at 7:27 p.m.
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Does the world really need a musical umbrella? Do you get rid of the standard umbrella? Leave the iPod at home on rainy days? |
November 6, 2008 at 8:14 p.m.
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Stop fighting progress Burr. |
November 7, 2008 at 12:09 a.m.
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I will stand in the rain with my 5G iPod and like it! |
That umbrellas doesn't look to strong but I like the idea.