iKub Robot Placeholder For iPod

[Kent Pribbernow]

http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/newsDetail.asp?newsnum=407200085

Beware, Earthlings. Evil alien robots from the planet Kronos are coming to Earth to.....oh who cares. It's just another insanely stupid accessory for an insanely great device. Though I can't imagine why anyone would need a cupholder for their iPod.

Is it just me or do the Japanese have too much free time on their hands? 8O

[Kent Pribbernow]

http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/newsDetail.asp?newsnum=407200085

Beware, Earthlings. Evil alien robots from the planet Kronos are coming to Earth to.....oh who cares. It's just another insanely stupid accessory for an insanely great device. Though I can't imagine why anyone would need a cupholder for their iPod.

Is it just me or do the Japanese have too much free time on their hands? 8O

[klinux]

Oooh, I want one!!!

Seriously, more time on the Japanese's hand = more time to invent things for rest of the world!

I have an clear acrylic holder that I use to prop up my 2nd Gen 20GB iPod.

[Mojo Jojo]

I think perhaps it looks weird because it is somewhat out of context for us. One of the trends currently in Japan is 'Kubricks'. So this device is just merging two trends into one. I am sure there is also a 'Hello Kitty' iPod holder somewhere if you look hard enough (Yes they even make Hello Kitty applicance like hairdryers and toasters)

In case your curious what Kubricks are... take a look at the picture and turn the head yellow, now paint on a smiley face... if that didn't do it for you, think Legos.

[Chris Gohlke]

Personally, I welcome our new Evil alien robots from the planet Kronos overlords.

Oh wait, wrong site.