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Voice-Activated R2-D2
bookofjoe.com - 11/10/2008
Voice-Activated R2-D2
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Hey, it's like being in a movie! Wait a minute.... From the website: Voice-Activated R2-D2 This motorized replica of the headstrong little "droid" from the iconic "Star Wars" films responds to voice commands, navigates rooms and hallways, and makes any home feel like it has been ...
R2-D2 Aquarium with Built-In Periscope
geekalerts.com - 11/10/2008
R2-D2 Aquarium with Built-In Periscope
— geekalerts.com — No rest for the tin can astromech droid. It wasn’t that long ago since we saw R2-D2... as a fridge , and now this popular Star Wars character has to hold a 1 3/4-gallon aquarium tank in his central compartment. The domed head rotates with ... (more) R2-D2 Aquarium with Built-In Periscope
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hammacher.com - 11/9/2008
The R2-D2® Aquarium. at Hammacher Schlemmer
— hammacher.com — Modeled after the most well-known astromech droid in the galaxy, this R2-D2 holds a 1 3/4-gallon aquarium... tank in his central compartment, ideal for a small freshwater family of goldfish, gouramis, or tetras. The domed head rotates with any vocal ... (more) The R2-D2® Aquarium. at Hammacher Schlemmer
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hammacher.com - 11/15/2008
The Voice Activated Thermostat. at Hammacher Schlemmer
— hammacher.com — Using advanced voice recognition technology, this is the thermostat that can be programmed using only your voice... and clearly articulates the current indoor temperature. Endorsed by the National Federation of the Blind, the thermostat is ideal for the ... (more) The Voice Activated Thermostat. at Hammacher Schlemmer
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The Voice Activated R2-D2
Coolest Gadgets — ... startle them. R2 also  can follow you around and swivel his head around.  He can mimic happy and sad sounds and even has an occasional “bad mood” which can be remedied with an “R2 behave yourself.”  He can also replay sounds and dialog from Star Wars.  He’s also a dancer, he dances along with the cantina music.  If you’re worried about a troubling question just ask R2 and he can answer with a yes or no.  To pick one up it will cost you $169.95. Source: BookofJoe ...

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