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Posted by Sebastian on Oct 30, 2004
Going against the trend of high-resolution images, the Groovetube dynamically translates your TV channels into low-res aesthetics.
The Groovetube is simply a translucent plastic box that suction cups to the screen of your television. It has a grid of dividers inside it that diffuse the colors from your TV producing colorful abstractions.
Rober wrote:
I think Groovetube's site is down. If anyone knows where to get one let me know... filanges@hotmail.com.
Claudine wrote:
i am having trouble finding one as well. please advise! geographygirl@mac.com
laura wrote:
me too! 'd love to know where to get one.... axis0girl@gmail.com
david wrote:
I got one at some architecture and design store in Philiadelphia - can't remember the name though
Joyce wrote:
Hi! I have a small groovetube in the box, never been opened or used - paid and asking $35 - in San Francisco area - call me at 650-355-7462 if interested soon - moving so selling at garage sale this weekend - thanks Joyce
AJ wrote:
try www.jasoneppink.com/pixelator and follow the link to someone who will tell you how to make one.
Antoine wrote:
mois aussi j'en ai et je l'adore. Il est invendable et je vais meme en fabriquer moi meme.
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Antoine
m.g. wrote:
yeah I took the site down quite a few years ago... The whole thing was driving me a bit crazy. I was building them in my loft on a shoestring and they got really popular, really quick. I went into debt to buy materials, packaging, patent... Then I got screwed out of a bunch of money by this guy in NYC named Ray Koh ( ID mag did a story on the guy ).. So I stopped making them and put the whole thing on the back burner. ( Where it has set since ) I have great ideas for the next generation so who knows maybe if I win the lottery I can invest in some tooling and get them back on the market. But until then people save your toilet paper rolls and glue together enough of them to cover your screen add wax paper and it sorta works.. It won't be as bright or clean as a groovetube but its better than watching the crap that they feed you on TV. I do have about 6 or so smalls left in my storage unit. email if your tv is small 13" or 15" mat@greasythings.com
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