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Electromagnets Now Powerful Enough to Repel Good Taste

By Rain Noe - November 18, 2011

in Tech

I'm not sure if it's the presentation or the Sharper-Image-style design, but the Levitron Revolution somehow manages to make desktop levitation pretty cheesy. The idea is neat enough: You stick an up-to-12-oz. object onto the disc, and it floats above the base. Then, I guess, you invite people into your office to show it to them while warning them not to touch it.

I wouldn't think you'd want a powerful electromagnet on your desk, so close to your laptop, but apparently people do—the $100 device is currently sold out.

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derek

13 years ago

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Actually, this would be awesome for showing off aviation prototypes at meetings, great wow factor. But, you're right, what's up with that Sharper Image cheese smothered over it?
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Austin

13 years ago

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Let me know when it can hold 173.5 pounds.

Please.
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Michael

13 years ago

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This is extremely cool!! Now if only they can make bigger versions of it, that would amazing!
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powers

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Great headline.
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Mike Farnham

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I would put my morning coffee on it.
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