Time’s most important inventions of 2007
Posted on 05. Nov, 2007 by Jonathan Cherry in Design
Surprise surprise – Time magazine declared the Apple iPhone [yawn] their invention of the year. Yes it looks nice and there are loads of reasons why it’s redefining the category, but enough already.
Far more exciting and with the potential to change the way we buy books and magazines in the years to come is the book ATM machine.
The Espresso Book Machine—meaning "fast," not coffee—can churn out a
300-page paperback on demand, complete with colour cover, in just 3 min.
It’s a publication vending machine, which prints as and when you need to read something for as little as $3. [Website: Ondemandbooks]
Something else to watch out for is this French vehicle, which will apparently be commercially available next year.
The Venturi Eclectic runs solely on wind and solar power. Solar cells
blanket the rooftop, and a wind turbine provides extra juice. When
that’s not enough, a backup electric outlet can recharge the three-seat
Eclectic in five hours. [Website: Venturi]
Sure it looks like it could easily be throw the other side of the road by a taxi on a mission or a slight South Easter, but the idea is a good one.
See More: Invention of the year: The iPhone – Time
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jen_chan, writer SureFireWealth.com
06. Nov, 2007
I see your point. However, I think Time also based their decision on the matter of accessibility and appeal. The iPhone is an essential communication tool for the modern person. It’s also quite handy and is has many useful functions. Personally, I’m amazed at the Espresso Book Machine invention but just where would people place those large machines. And although the Venturi is very environment-friendly, more people have yet to catch on to the whole solar / turbo charged concept.
I guess the whole iPhone hype just made it seem like the most obvious choice. Thanks for sharing some of the other innovative creations!