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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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Eclipse Fairy
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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
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Haha! Bloody hell.. Oh my God, that is so cool.. It would be totally rad to have one at home..
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:19 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
I love that clock. I am hoping they will make it available to everybody soon. It's something I would love to have.
~Heather
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1390
Flaming Phoenix says:
Wow! I wonder if J.K. Rowling thought that her books would get this far. Inventions, what else?
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2026
Mari Potter Baudelaire says:
I love the Weasley's clock! I want one! Just joking.. But that is so cool! And I'd find that invisibility cloak very, very interesting and useful! Brilliant!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:27 PM EST
Student
Points: 290
Tronin says:
Now how are they going to do the clock? Some kind of microchip in the skin that the clock can read?
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:36 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 443
Terri6589 says:
This is an interesting concept but the Weasely clock was much cooler I must say.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 771
Weasley Witch says:
he he he! That's funny, cute though!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:48 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
I like the clock, but I find the cloak much more interesting. How can they do that? You know, I find that kind of funny. I was just joking with my friend the other day about how JKR "has won every award there is, except maybe a Contribution to Science Award"... Can you imagine what it would be like if there really were invisbility cloaks one day?
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:50 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
Dude, that's awesome. I wish I could have one of those clock things- not that my family is all that big or anything, but you know, it certainly looks cool:D
And of course Harry Potter is beneficial to everyone-- it's like the best thing in the world! The people who don't see that are missing out!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 3:58 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Hehe; I want a clock like that! I'm not sure how accurate it would be for telling time, though. The spoons seem rather large.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 4:10 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
GryffindorsBeauty says:
I WANT ONE!!! i love, oohhh my god i just cant wait!!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 4:23 PM EST
You Know Who
Points: 3006
Hurry Patter says:
Who said Microsoft invents new things. It looks like they "borrow" ideas from someone else. Microsoft bashers this is your day. :)
Why doesn't JKR sue Microsoft for copyright infringement. She should. :)
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 4:32 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
OMIGOSH! Those inventions sound awesome! The plamonic cover, hmmm I wonder what plamonic means...The clock looks wickedly cool too! Teehee!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 4:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 569
gozerdozer says:
Dude...that clock idea is great! How would it work tho? You would need some sort of GPS tracking device in it as well as tracking on the person as well.
As for the invisibility cloak...all I can say is WOW...what will we think of next?
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 4:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1636
bubblenut21 says:
That is so awesomly awesome! To bad they aren't putting up any of that stuff for sale. I alway's wanted an invisiblity cloak.....The clock looks awesome too!
*bubblenut21*
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 5:04 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
Wow! That is so cool!
I want a cloak and a clock!
That would be awesome. See how important Harry otter is for the world!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 5:05 PM EST
Student
Points: 249
Madame Nira says:
Have they invented a rememberall yet!! Love the cloak and the clock.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 5:16 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 445
Cherrybabi56 says:
The clock is really cool, and it must have taken a lot of time and work. I have already heard about the cloak though, seeing as I live in Pennsylvania. That's a really cool idea and I can't wait to see them pull it off!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 5:35 PM EST
Ravies Flying Instructor
Points: 3161
love2fly says:
That would be great if they could really get the clock to work I'd be able to keep tabs on my kids. Its missing one feature though great peril. Something my three boys are sure to get into.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 5:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1576
ALLI8 says:
wow, sounds cool. and i live not far from Penn State (University of Pennsylvania). kool, maybe i can go vist them and see it! :-)
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 6:14 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 22
CrystalFire says:
Whoa dude, that is so awsome! I want the clock and invisible cloak if they can sell them anytime soon. They are so creative thanks to HP. I wonder what they will make now?
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 6:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2133
orlandofan says:
We need that at my house we never know where people are. I just wish it worked like the wealeys doesn o well i guess there is no way to do that.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 6:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 424
potterheadluv says:
Awesome I will find this clock and I will have it. It shall be called my clicky. BUT YES I will love that fake non-magical muggle clock!!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 6:32 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
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juliebug04 says:
That is too cool! I would love to get one of those clocks--what a great conversational piece that would be to have around!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 8:07 PM EST
Auror
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RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
That is so cool. I would definatley get one, but I would rather the weasley family be on the clock than my own family to tell you the truth. It is so so so cool!!!!!!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 8:45 PM EST
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