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MARCH 3, 2005 at 5:03 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Microsoft via MuggleNet
It would seem that the folks over at Microsoft have been reading the Harry Potter books to get ideas. At the Microsoft Techfest, an annual science fair, a digital wall clock
with hands for each member of the family instead of numbers made its debut. The hands of the clock point to home, school, work and mobile.
The clock won't be for sale anytime soon and was designed to expose employees to projects in development.
On another note, researchers and engineers from the University of Pennsylvania have developed a "plamonic cover" which is similar to an invisibility cloak also from the Harry Potter series. This version of the cloak works by preventing objects from reflecting and scattering light.
The development, which works by preventing objects from reflecting and scattering light, could have widespread use in the military as it would be more effective than current stealth technology.
I guess reading and watching Philosopher's Stone and Chambers of Secrets helps everyone.
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Squib
Points: 192
harrypotterclown says:
That is kool, I wonder if the clock really works and I wonder how they got the cloak thing to actually work like that. That is really fascinating!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 1:57 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 475
Slimdoze3316 says:
Thats really cool. wonder how they do that
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 2:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1772
MelancholyMarie says:
Wow, that is totally cool! I notice the clock doesn't include "mortal peril", ha ha. I wonder how it works - GPS tracking system, maybe? And the invisibilty cloak is just awesome. It'll be great for the military, I just hope no criminals get ahold of one - eek!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 2:03 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
Declan Leau Potter says:
Cool! I always knew that we would do something liek this soon but I didnt think this soon. Harry Potter you are an inspiration!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 2:51 AM EST
Magical Experimentalist
Points: 6699
Preet says:
I say that is cool. Potter is inspiring everything. The clock looks soo cute and beautiful. I wish i could get it.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:23 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3278
merri maven says:
I think that the clock created for the movies was a lot better and had more imagination to it. But I guess if the clock is only to know about the whereabouts of office employees, I guess you can't have "in great peril/danger" on the clock...unless they're getting fired!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 4:46 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Wow, that's cool. So many things made out of the world of Harry Potter, it's just so great! Everyone wants a piece of HP. I think it's cool.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 5:31 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2137
True*R/Hr*Love says:
Wow, thats really really cool!!
I would love to have a clock like that!!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 6:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 849
Konkskäpp says:
Pretty cool!!!
I wish, that I have a clock like that!!!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 7:15 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
penguin animagus says:
That's really very random! Congratulations to Microsoft for inventing fun things though. Good to see people trying to bring magic into everyday Muggle life!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 7:31 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
DuMont says:
That will be a good clock once its out. i wonder how its going to work! Some type of chip in each family member to keep track of them?
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 8:10 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1079
Invisible Touch says:
The clock could really be of use!!! No more sorrows where your family is! Maybe someday it works, haha!
Harry Potter is not the first of whom the people make inventions, just think of Jules Verne or Star Trek...
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 8:12 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
The clock looks very cool.. i thin i would like one for myself when it comes out!! it was only a matter of time before it came out..
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 9:05 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2976
Apollyon Pringle says:
This is awesome! I'd love to get my hands on one of those clocks.... and the invisibility cloak.. ;)
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 9:17 AM EST
Witch
Points: 508
SiriusAboutHp says:
I can't believe they totally stole Jo's idea. I mean it'll be great to actually have a real Weasley clock, but they should give Jo some credit.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 9:34 AM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3024
Veronica Smethley says:
That clocks cool! I'd like one in my house!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 9:46 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Whoa neat clock! I wish I had one.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 9:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 734
SiriuslyWarped says:
I wonder if any of these people are going t ogive Rowling credit for at least their inspiration. She truly deserves it, especially with that Microsoft clock, it's so obviously HP!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 10:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 756
MeerzBeerz says:
Wow, i cant belive an idea from a book will be able to help to the secret service and the military! Thats is sooooo cool! I like that clock though, one day i hope they might be able to sell it to us general population, coz itll make a good christmas gift!!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 10:35 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
Hmm... I should be yelling "How cool" and stuff like that, but I'm not. I really don't think people should make things from the Harry Potter books. It's fictional, and it our world, and I really don't want it alive. Then the magic disappear, i think.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 11:03 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Thats is so bad @$$, i so want one of the clocks!!! I wish they would have a clock shop here that made those.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 12:30 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1180
Audra Laudarque says:
That is such a cool clock! I really want one!!!! WOW is all I can say!!!!!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 12:35 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 301
DiamondDust718 says:
That's really exciting! Very cool. But I hope that they give credit to jk for making it up in the books. I wonder if it really works. That would be too cool. What's next after a clock that tells you where the family is?
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 1:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1266
AsiaLovesHP says:
WOW thats amazing...The clock is incredible.I would love to get it!!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 1:12 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 439
mrs_r.weasley says:
That's really funny. First they come out with an invisibility cloak thing, and now this! I wonder when they'll come out with the Nimbus 2000?!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 1:34 PM EST
Eclipse Fairy
Points: 4434
luna13 says:
Wow thats really Cool and Funny! hehehe I want one of those clocks! hahaha They look really cool! I cant wait to see what they come up with next!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 2:00 PM EST
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