Stun gun MP3 iTaser
Posted by oblomov on 09 January 2008 - 02:44 · 43 comments & 22358 views
Deborah Kerr in The King And I recommended whistling a happy tune when afraid. Now fearful Americans can sing along to their favourite tracks while shooting anyone who causes them consternation with a 50,000 volt electric charge. The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, expected to see more than 140,000 visitors this week, is no stranger to bizarre gadgets but the iTaser - as it has been dubbed - must rank as one of the oddest. It combines a Taser stun gun, used by 12,000 police and security forces worldwide including the Metropolitan police, with an MP3 player and earphones.

As to what tracks anyone toting such a device might download onto the 1GB player, which is integrated into the gun's holster, anything by Sparks or Frank Zappa must be fairly high on the list. Arizona-based Taser International sells the handheld stun guns under the rather hyperbolic banner of 'Changing the World and Protecting Lives'. It maintains that the iTaser "allows for both personal protection and personal music for people on the go".
"Personal protection can be both fashionable and functionable," according to Rick Smith, founder of the company, who also used CES to unveil a new Leopard-print Taser aimed at the more feminine arm of the stun gun-loving community.



Full article: Guardian Unlimited


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(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by +Fugi on 09 Jan 2008 - 02:49
Rofl......
Quote this comment #1.1 Posted by Tha Bloo Monkee on 09 Jan 2008 - 03:39
That's HILARIOUS! (but SOOO stupid!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by sin-ergy on 09 Jan 2008 - 02:52
don't tase me bro!
(3 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by Neobond on 09 Jan 2008 - 02:58
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Now fearful Americans can sing along to their favourite tracks while shooting anyone who causes them consternation with a 50,000 volt electric charge.

Oh dear is this what the world has come to?
Quote this comment #3.1 Posted by TRC on 09 Jan 2008 - 05:01
I know, that sounds like one of those old cheesy sci-fi movies.
Quote this comment #3.2 Posted by Relativity_17 on 09 Jan 2008 - 05:08
Americans are fearful.

Nailclippers on the airplane, spilled flour in the parking lot, and sex ed in schools.
Quote this comment #3.3 Posted by SirEvan on 10 Jan 2008 - 00:57
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Americans are fearful.

Nailclippers on the airplane, spilled flour in the parking lot, and sex ed in schools.



um excuse me? I have no problem with a nail clipper on an airplane, spilled flour in a parking lot, or sex ed in school....my government maybe...but me? please. I'm more fearful of how easy it is to get a drivers license and how many people on the road today absolutely FAIL at the task of driving.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by Helba on 09 Jan 2008 - 03:17
Second Frank Zappa reference I've seen in the news today.

...Funky.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by Astral on 09 Jan 2008 - 03:19
Super good idea. All the kids will want them by next Christmas.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by MGS4-SS on 09 Jan 2008 - 03:25
I'd love to see who will take this to an airplane.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #7 Posted by vetneufuse on 09 Jan 2008 - 03:42
what the heck....
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #8 Posted by Shadrack on 09 Jan 2008 - 03:52
I think the cheetah sheets sums everything up quite nicely.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #9 Posted by beardedwonder on 09 Jan 2008 - 03:59
Ride the lightning?

Last edited by beardedwonder on 09 Jan 2008 - 04:00
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #10 Posted by Tikitiki on 09 Jan 2008 - 04:07
Finally! It's a dream come true!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #11 Posted by ivanz on 09 Jan 2008 - 05:27
Great, lets get a gun that plays mp3s as well...

Last edited by ivanz on 09 Jan 2008 - 05:27
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #12 Posted by altermind on 09 Jan 2008 - 06:33
u must be kidding..... whats next.... a nuke with a boombox built into it ?!!!!!!!!
(3 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #13 Posted by Wiggz on 09 Jan 2008 - 08:17
only in america........I worry for the future of westernised countries ya know. How long before UK follows suit.

Seriously...whilst this is only a gadget, the worrying thing is that there will be a lot of people supporting full production of it.

World worries me currently.
Quote this comment #13.1 Posted by winmoose on 09 Jan 2008 - 11:29
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How long before UK follows suit.


Well, in th UK even most police aren't allowed tasers yet, so I wouldn't worry.
Quote this comment #13.2 Posted by solardog on 09 Jan 2008 - 17:44
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How long before UK follows suit.


Well, in th UK even most police aren't allowed tasers yet, so I wouldn't worry.


Yeah, well when terrorists with slingshots take your country, don't come crying to us.
Quote this comment #13.3 Posted by RAID 0 on 09 Jan 2008 - 21:28
Quote - (solardog said @ #13.2)
Quote - (winmoose said @ #13.1)
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How long before UK follows suit.


Well, in th UK even most police aren't allowed tasers yet, so I wouldn't worry.


Yeah, well when terrorists with slingshots take your country, don't come crying to us.


Quote this comment Reply to this comment #14 Posted by kravex on 09 Jan 2008 - 08:50
Damm! I can't tase you my MP3 player has run my battery down!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #15 Posted by ~Greeno~ on 09 Jan 2008 - 09:22
This is so retarded it's not even funny!
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #16 Posted by kravex on 09 Jan 2008 - 10:26
Listen to MP3's? But I want to here them scream...
Quote this comment #16.1 Posted by Magallanes on 09 Jan 2008 - 14:30
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Listen to MP3's? But I want to here them scream...


indeed

:-3
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #17 Posted by Foub on 09 Jan 2008 - 10:47
They've got to be kidding? Are you sure that this "article" didn't come from The Onion? If its true than it is quite disturbing to say the least.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #18 Posted by Lasker on 09 Jan 2008 - 11:16
The most retarded product I ever see in my life
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #19 Posted by fr33k on 09 Jan 2008 - 12:45
I couldn't see this being any fun unless the shock pulses were to the beat of the music
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #20 Posted by Sawyer12 on 09 Jan 2008 - 12:50
Why must everything have the prefix i. It does my head in when people call it the iThis and iThat. I mean what does it actually stand for???
Quote this comment #20.1 Posted by The Walker on 10 Jan 2008 - 22:50
Idiot... :8
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #21 Posted by ]SK[ on 09 Jan 2008 - 13:32
Next we'll see MP3 Dildo's?
Quote this comment #21.1 Posted by Harbinger on 09 Jan 2008 - 15:00
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SK[ said,#21]Next we'll see MP3 Dildo's?


http://www.ohmibod.com/
Quote this comment #21.2 Posted by tiagosilva29 on 09 Jan 2008 - 16:02
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Quote - (SK said @ #21)
Next we'll see MP3 Dildo's?

http://www.ohmibod.com/

Quote this comment Reply to this comment #22 Posted by T.W. on 09 Jan 2008 - 13:58
What we need is a Taser dildo.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #23 Posted by 4tehlulz on 09 Jan 2008 - 14:12
This has bad idea written all over it.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #24 Posted by Croquant on 09 Jan 2008 - 14:17
They should just equip all cops with MP3 guns: "Stop or I will play Celine Dion at you."
That would work.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #25 Posted by McDave on 09 Jan 2008 - 14:39
Is that a gun in your pocket, or you just happy to see me. No its my iTaser.. duh?
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #26 Posted by ir0nw0lf on 09 Jan 2008 - 15:09
One more thing for the RIAA to go after now, lol!!!
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #27 Posted by solardog on 09 Jan 2008 - 17:51
Its not that we're fearful, we just really like guns. Its in our DNA, which if you get right down to it, is Europe's fault. Thats right, stop bitching at us Americans... we are just the result of Europe's messed up Imperialistic history....how come no one ever mentions that, huh? We like guns and guns with music is a friggin wet dream...so shoot us...HA! you cant! because we'll be dancing while we're shooting...plus most of you cant have guns in your countries anywho. MUWAHAHAHAHAH!! Blow your bloody whistles at us govnAH!

Last edited by solardog on 09 Jan 2008 - 17:52
Quote this comment #27.1 Posted by RAID 0 on 09 Jan 2008 - 21:31
Quote this comment #27.2 Posted by The Walker on 10 Jan 2008 - 22:54
"Blow your bloody whistles at us govnAH!"

Umm... which century are you from?..... that's like me congratulating you on being "a free country"... LOL!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #28 Posted by redhotchilipapa on 09 Jan 2008 - 23:50
I can't stop laughing... When are they going to start marketing the Tazor/Beverage Holder. Taze people from 10 feet while holding your favorite 32 oz beverage.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #29 Posted by carmatic on 10 Jan 2008 - 04:29
this is HARMLESS compared to http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/weapons...ayer-036012.php the AK-47 mp3 player...
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #30 Posted by urja on 05 Jun 2008 - 17:41
Aaaah....its to tough.. These stun Guns & tazers are really painful. But I think a proper use of them can provide good personal safety.

Last edited by urja on 27 Jun 2008 - 18:50
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