The 'Star Trek' Internet Communicator Keeps You Connected to Subspace
Robyn Currie — October 24, 2009 — Marketing
“Mr. LaForge, head to engineering and prepare to beam down.” If you know what I am talking about, you will be stoked for this product. The Star Trek Internet Communicator allows you to keep it geeky and actually has a useful purpose.
Designed after the original series, the Star Trek Internet Communicator “plugs into a Mac or a PC running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 using its built-in USB cable, allowing you to use it to make internet phone calls (requires broadband internet connection and your preferred voice-over-IP software),” according to Hammacher.com. No word on whether you will have any trouble dialing tribbles with this (I had to!).
Designed after the original series, the Star Trek Internet Communicator “plugs into a Mac or a PC running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 using its built-in USB cable, allowing you to use it to make internet phone calls (requires broadband internet connection and your preferred voice-over-IP software),” according to Hammacher.com. No word on whether you will have any trouble dialing tribbles with this (I had to!).
Trend Themes
1. Geeky Internet Phones - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing internet phones that embody popular geek culture, such as TV shows or movies.
2. Star Trek-inspired Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new technology products inspired by the Star Trek franchise, appealing to fans and enthusiasts.
3. Voice-over-ip Software - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing and enhancing voice-over-IP software to offer improved internet calling experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating geek culture into consumer electronics to attract niche markets.
2. Entertainment Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the range of merchandise available for popular entertainment franchises, appealing to passionate fans.
3. Telecommunications - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reinventing and improving internet calling technologies in the telecommunications industry.
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