We Are Living in the Future

While some Star Trek fans use replicas of items from the show for evil, others are coming up with ways to use them for good.  Take this original series communicator/VoIP/Skype phone coming out in April.  Yes, it’s a real phone (for a value of real that includes being used with Skype…) that you can actually make calls and talk to people with.  Apparently it will also come with sound bytes related to the show.  [Insert lame Beam Me Up, Scotty joke here.] It’s compatible with Windows (XP & Vista) and OS X and has a USB sound controller, speakerphone, and mic.  According to EverythingUSB you’ll even be able to answer the phone by flipping it open Captain Kirk style and attach it to any number of cloth surfaces thanks to velcro backing.  I cannot wait until this thing comes out. Hat Tip: Everything USB via OhGizmo!