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The multifunction cap, you’ll wear it to sleep!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/12/2010 - 04:38] - 2 - Cameras DAP - PMP

Our good folks at Thanko released this week a new multifunction cap. It has a video camera with remote control and micro SD support, an MP3 player and a Bluetooth headset embedded inside a black spy-like anonymous cap. Also it protects[...]

The multifunction cap, you’ll wear it to sleep!

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USB Ninja Warming Gloves… This year must have from Thanko

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [20/12/2010 - 02:30] - 0 - Accessories

Another day, another wonder coning straight out of Thanko’s imagination. The USB Ninja Warming Gloves are exactly what you would expect, a pair of “Ninja” like gloves that once connected to any USB capable devices will warm your hands [...]

USB Ninja Warming Gloves… This year must have from Thanko

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Thanko Helps Clean Up Cluttered Computer Desks

By Akihabara News Team - [15/12/2010 - 02:23] - 0 - Peripherals

People with cables, office stationery, papers, letters, memos, and discarded boxes of chocolate lying around their computers and cluttering up their desks can take solace in Thanko’s new LCD monitor hub station, a three-piece set[...]

Thanko Helps Clean Up Cluttered Computer Desks

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Thanko Heated Blanket for Cars

By Akihabara News Team - [15/12/2010 - 01:22] - 0 - Peripherals

Car drivers and Thanko regulars will be really cozy (and possibly roasted) this winter! This orange blanket is heated by a 12V cigar socket and warms up to 40°C (104°F) in less than a minute – way faster than the onboard AC can h[...]

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Thanko’s Heated Cat Slippers

By Akihabara News Team - [13/12/2010 - 03:51] - 0 - Kawaii

Thanko has introduced new slippers adorned with two cats with bells that are always looking up at you with those adorable eyes. Sure to catch people’s attention. These slippers also have USB-powered carbon fiber heater liner to k[...]

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Thanko Updates Spycam Watch with Metal Band Model

By Akihabara News Team - [13/12/2010 - 10:17] - 0 - Watches

Thanko’s waterproof, motion sensor-activated spycam watch was updated with a new model with a metal band. This IPX8-rated (waterproof beyond 1 meter) wristwatch has 4GB of memory, and has a motion sensing feature that automatical[...]

Thanko Updates Spycam Watch with Metal Band Model

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Gadmei Hugescreen PMP Now On Sale in Japan

By Akihabara News Team - [9/12/2010 - 12:16] - 0 - Audio Systems

Thanko, connoisseur of all things rare, odd, and interesting, have done it again with the release of a portable media player with a whopping eight-inch, 1280×768 screen. This 380-gram (13.4 oz) 213x135x16 mm (8.38×5.31×0[...]

Gadmei Hugescreen PMP Now On Sale in Japan

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The most technological fountain pen ever

By Akihabara News Team - [8/12/2010 - 12:41] - 0 - Voice Recorder

When it rains, it pours. The good guys at Thanko just won’t stop their holiday releasing spree. You know how there are tons of electronic voice recording pens around, well apparently none of them were fountain pen. Thankfully Tha[...]

The most technological fountain pen ever

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You will never get cold feet again

By Akihabara News Team - [8/12/2010 - 12:10] - 0 - Misc

Thanko has once again released an idiotic yet appealing product for the holidays. If you want to go from chilly to cosy, behold, the electric warming insoles ! Each of the soles weighs 15g, uses 3 AA batteries in a 100g power unit (bat[...]

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Anychair, an Office “Must Have”

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [6/12/2010 - 11:44] - 4 - Misc

We all remember Thanko “Lazy Geek’s Cushion” the ultimate “Geek” tool, and today Thanko has for us another “wonder” tailored this time for “lazy” executives or office worker with the AnyChair. In just 30 seconds, according to thanko, y[...]

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Thanko Announces New Keyboard Soundproof & Tempproof Cover

By Akihabara News Team - [22/11/2010 - 03:25] - 2 - Peripherals

Thanko announced today a radical new design in computer sound-proofing with its Silent PC Keyboard Cover, which simply covers over the keyboard and the hands using it in an effort to block sly and shifty sounds which may otherwise effe[...]

Thanko Announces New Keyboard Soundproof & Tempproof Cover

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HDMI Over Ethernet by Thanko

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/11/2010 - 03:36] - 3 - Home Entertainment Networking

Thanko Japan released a new and interesting converter, the AV HDREL 2, its name, is a two-way solution allowing you to send Video and Audio from an HDMI source to an HDMI capable receiver via Ethernet. This solution once connected to y[...]

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Being cute and having great technology has never been this easy

By Akihabara News Team - [28/10/2010 - 02:58] - 0 - Headphones Kawaii

Accessorizing is key to being fashionable, but sometimes it tough to pick just the right pieces, especially when your tech-gear is getting in the way. If you are into looking cute and rocking your tunes at the same time, then the Thank[...]

Being cute and having great technology has never been this easy

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Get “High” with Thanko’s new “Bong” Gas Mask

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/10/2010 - 04:56] - 0 - Offbeat

We’ve been closed to Thanko since quite sometime now, but this is the first time we heard about this product, the Bong Gas Mask that will actually help you to get “High”. Surprised indeed since: 1. Never thought that this kind of stuff[...]

Get “High” with Thanko’s new “Bong” Gas Mask

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Thanko Japan add a Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad to its catalog

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [15/10/2010 - 01:17] - 0 - Accessories

I really do love my iPad and I am quite comfortable with its virtual keyboard, but if you happen to travel around a lot and use your iPad as a primary business tool, you should definitively even in one of these Case with integrated Blu[...]

Thanko Japan add a Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad to its catalog

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Thanko intros new Waterproof HD Spy Watch Camera, the VICAWMD4

By Akihabara News Team - [3/9/2010 - 07:14] - 0 - Accessories Watches

Thanko, the Japanese specialist of everything with a hidden camera announced a new Spy watch camera. A bit more stylish than the previous analog watch model, the VICAWMD4 let you shoot video in 640 x 480 @ 30fps. Like most of spy camer[...]

Thanko intros new Waterproof HD Spy Watch Camera, the VICAWMD4

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Thanko’s Silent Mouse goes Wireless!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [31/8/2010 - 01:19] - 1 - Peripherals

Thanko’s impressive and best seller ever, the Silent Mouse is now available in Japan or via Thanko’s partner website GeekStuff4U in a new Wireless Body! Compatible PC & Mac this 800/1200/1600 Dpi laser mouse comes with a tiny USB r[...]

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Thanko tires to overpass Exemode with their latest Full HD Camcorder.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [30/8/2010 - 04:40] - 0 - Camcorder

Well, I am not sure if we can qualify this as a good news, but Thanko as now an “Exemode” like camcorder to its catalog with the HDDV-506. Announced with a 5Mpix sensor (Photo), 1920x1080p H.264 video recording and with Auto-Focus (Yep[...]

Thanko tires to overpass Exemode with their latest Full HD Camcorder.

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Thanko unleash its 3rd generation of USB Necktie with cooling fan.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/8/2010 - 02:43] - 0 - Accessories

Behold Thanko’s longest best seller in Japan, the USB Necktie with Cooling fan. All started in 2007 with a crappy plastic tie, and today, 3 years later, after hours spent on research and design (Yeah, right, I am not fooling anyone on [...]

Thanko unleash its 3rd generation of USB Necktie with cooling fan.

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USB Stapler, Thanko’s latest wonder

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/8/2010 - 04:10] - 3 - Accessories

This may sounds stupid at first but when you start thinking about it, it just make sense! Thanko latest USB Toy, a electric stapler (powered by 3 AAA Batteries), that also offer a 4 port USB 2.0 Hub. Once again this little Toy is avail[...]

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Thanko update its Spy Button Camera with HD Video capability.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [2/8/2010 - 03:37] - 0 - Toy

Thanko’s ultimate spy gadget, the Spy Button, a small camera made in the shape of an average shirt button, is now capable to not only shoot picture at 3264 x 2448, but also video in 1280×960 at 30fps. All video will be stored on a[...]