Monday, December 11, 2006

Google SketchUp - An AutoCad Alternative?

Google SketchUp - Free CAD program
Which program is the 'big boss' in CAD world? Needless to say, it's AutoCAD from AutoDesk Inc. From landscaping to 3D modeling, AutoCAD did the best to suite most of the user needs but its price is high up to the hill. The Google SketchUp could be the AutoCad alternative in this 'freebies world'. Google SketchUp is a free CAD program for personal use and its easy to create or modifying your 3D model. It provide basic tools to built your 3D model like drag to modify a shape directly, coloring and texturing, real-time shadow casting and choose from thousands of samples for a quick 'construction'.
Google SketchUp - Free CAD program
Meanwhile, Google SketchUp Pro version is more suitable for professional user. Some of the advance feature in Pro version such as:
- Print and export raster images at higher-than-screen resolution.
- Access to the following 3D export formats: DWG, DXF, 3DS, OBJ, XSI, VRML and FBX.
- Export animations and walkthroughs as MOV (Mac) or AVI (Windows) files.
- Sandbox Tools (for organic modeling of terrain, etc) and the Film & Stage Tools (for pre-viz work).
- Access to free email tech support for two years after they buy SketchUp Pro.

The Google SketchUp Pro is ready for commercial use and it cost US$495.

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Turning Dark Vader to Duck Vader

Turning Dark Vader to Duck Vader
For those are ready to fight back for their galaxy 'empire' in Star Wars, I'm here to announce that the 'big boss' Dark Vader has been defeated! Peoples, let's celebrate!

If you're curious of what is the fate of Dark Vader, don't worry he'll never ever come back to our life again because we already turning him into a 'Duck'! Yes, he is become a 'Duck Vader' rubber toy duck. Quite amusing and when you throwing 'him' into the water, 'his' flashing LED seem like struggling and regret for what 'he' has been done to our Galaxy.

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USB Missile Launcher For Your PC

USB Missile Launcher For Your PC
Had enough for online war game? Let's go back to reality world, the world that nobody would obey your command or fight back to the 'big boss'. I'm just wanted to remind you that always train yourself become the best in war game because you're going to have your own missile launcher after end of this briefing.

Start from training session, the Warheads use with USB Missile Launcher is a non-destructive material that's best for beginner. This USB Missile Launcher is come with a Windows XP compatible missile launching program, just use your keyboard or mouse to rotate and targeting object up to 20 feet away from base. The missile launching sound effects could hurt your ear, so prepare yourself for a necessary protection.
USB Missile Launcher For Your PC
Lastly, welcomes to a real battlefield. Dip your missile with some red ink or chili sauce, aim your target and it'll warn your enemy never ever comes close to your border line again. Good luck, session dismissed!

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Saturday, December 09, 2006

Flowery Pylones Mini Refrigerator

Pylones Mini Refrigerator
Thinking of something to cheer up your girlfriend? Or scratching your head about the incoming Christmas's gift for your wife? I've found this little 'cute and fatty' Flowery Pylones Mini Refrigerator. Nice flowery of painting on its casing and it is totally portable that you can put it in the bedroom or plug into your car's DC plug. The Pylones Mini Refrigerator is 'switchable' between cold and warm, which mean it can be a drinks chiller or an 'oven wanabe' gadget. Of cause, you can't get your cup noodle ready with this 'oven wanabe'.
Pylones Mini Refrigerator
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Self Portrait Extendable Hand Held Tripod

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How to take photo with your love ones without others helps? The Extendable Hand Held Tripod can give a 'hand' while it's also protecting your high-tech digital camera from 'snap-n-go' thief. It is a handy tripod special for DIY fans, shooting your self portrait without exposing your hand that is holding the camera. The tricky part is you need to get the accurate angle or else keep on trying could shave your mood away. I like to use it with camcorders which it'll be my very own of 'travel program recording'!
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It was handy and easy to store!
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