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Graphic artist Javier Segovia wanted to give the NES a modern makeover, so he created the reNESED. Yes, it still accepts cartridges, but uses wireless controllers to keep things organized. Click here for one more picture.

Not that Nintendo would ever bother releasing such a thing, but hey, if they did, it could look a lot worse than this simply pretty great design

Nokia's People First concept essentially "takes three human universals of the way people think about communication - time, lists, and people - to inspire and examine new user interface ideas." Click here for one more picture.

But this is where hacking comes in: the idea is that the phone would have widgets support, a simple and accessible programming language and openly available software and hardware specs.

The idea of a tactile touchscreen may be appealing, but the technology hasn't quite made its way to cell phones. Designer Roman Tubl has other ideas. The "EGG" sports "standard data ports like Bluetooth, USB, and Wi-fi in addition to a 3.2 megapixel camera and a snazzy amount of memory - up to 4 GB." Click here for first picture in gallery.

Designer Roman Tubl wasn't concerned with integrating the latest and greatest in his EGG mobile phone concept. He just wanted something functional and easy to use with some eye candy for people who like their phones flashy - literally.

For simple one-handed operation, the 8.1-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot "Snap" features a pivoting, leather cover that slides down at the push of a button. No word yet on availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Inspired by a man's wallet, the surface is covered in leather. Like other ultra compact Cybershot cameras, you slide the cover to activate, only it pivots from a corner for easy one handed operation

With most computers these days, you'll find a monitor, PC tower, keyboard, and mouse, plus who knows what other accessories. The "Bloom" computer features "'side branches' [that] house the PC's sound system and assist in the display of both 2D and 3D images." No word yet on if this concept will go into production. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The branches allow the displays to range from 15 to 24 inches in size with a maximum viewing angle of 80 degrees. Users can effortlessly choose from a variety of display sizes and viewing angles by re-positioning the branches

The AlphaGrip HC manages to cram a "full keyboard, trackball and even a touchscreen" into a handheld design. No word yet on pricing and availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The AlphaGrip Handheld Computer (AlphaGrip HC) has full-size rocker keys on the back which, along with the thumb keys on the front, enable high speed, 10-finger touch-typing and gaming at rates of 250-350 key presses or 50-70 words per minute

Thanks to an LS7 engine, the 2420-pound Weber "Faster One" supercar rockets from 0-60mph in just 2.5-seconds, with a top speed of 260.98mph. Pricing is expected to start from $1,570,000. Click here for first picture in gallery.

All-wheel drive, dynamic power distribution and electronically controlled differentials help the driver apply the massive potential of the Weber F1. The exact 50:50 weight distribution and exceptionally low center of gravity also aid handling, according to Weber. Massive 12-piston calipers grab 380mm brake discs to stop the car from 100km/h in 30m (98ft)

No other dishwasher quite matches the design of the Mural, which "slides along the length of the rack, cleaning as it goes." Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Putting your dirty dishes into a dishwasher to clean them only to move them again to a cupboard for storage, is a pretty inefficient system when you think about it.

BMW has officially unveiled the M1 concept, which could quite possibly be an upcoming mid-engine sports car. Technical specifications have not yet been announced. Click here for first picture in gallery.

There appears to be no interior, and BMW doesn't even bother mentioning specific powertrain possibilities. The M1 Hommage is strictly a design exercise meant to celebrate an icon, but it also reminds us that Munich can do the supercar thing, too

We have seen the future of laptop displays, and they might be transparent -- unlike this video edited concept. Continue reading to see a "transparent screen which actually functions as the laptop's display panel."

It's a cool idea, and one we have seen before, but don't you think it is ultimately pointless? If the concept ever saw the light of day, the technology would be distracting and counter-productive in a home setting