the tale of i-dog: the ipod accessory that ruled the world

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The recipe requires flour, sugar, and butter for cookies, baked at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. The Sega Toys i-Dog, released in 2005, features touch response, LED emotions, and different variants with unique designs.

Insights

  • The recipe outlines the ingredients and steps needed to bake cookies, including flour, sugar, and butter, emphasizing the importance of preheating the oven to 350°F and allowing the cookies to cool before serving.
  • The evolution of Sega Toys i-Dog, initially designed as an iPod accessory and virtual pet, showcases various features like LED expressions, touch responsiveness, and mimic mode, with different variants and collaborations over the years, highlighting the lasting appeal of its design despite potential issues like yellowing materials and battery corrosion.

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  • What is an i-Dog?

    A virtual pet and iPod accessory with LED expressions.

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Summary

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"Simple Cookie Recipe: Flour, Sugar, Butter"

  • The recipe requires 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of butter.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F before starting the baking process.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, and butter together until a dough forms.
  • Roll out the dough and cut it into shapes using cookie cutters.
  • Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until they are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool before serving.

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"Sega Toys i-Dog: iPod accessory and virtual pet"

  • Sega Toys i-Dog, first released in Japan on April 2nd, 2005
  • Designed as an iPod accessory and virtual pet
  • Features a 3.5mm jack to connect to iPod
  • Expresses emotions through 7 LEDs on its face
  • Responds to touch and interaction, with different LED patterns
  • Includes a 'mimic mode' where it repeats sounds in gibberish
  • Variants include White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Pink, collaborations with Atmos and Sapporo
  • Variants like "Happy Version" and "Lovely Version" with unique LED shapes
  • Hasbro releases i-Dog in the US, similar design but different software
  • Hasbro i-Dog features dog-centric sounds compared to Japanese version
  • Design of i-Dog has aged well, with modern appearance even after 15 years
  • Materials used in i-Dog prone to yellowing when exposed to UV light
  • Batteries left in i-Dog for long periods can corrode, causing malfunction
  • Solution to battery corrosion involves using baking soda and water to clean contacts
  • Various i-Dog models released by Hasbro, including i-Cat, i-Fish, and i-Cy
  • i-Cat introduces touch capability and different design features
  • i-Fish is unique but not waterproof, prone to tangling in its cable
  • i-Cy resembles a penguin with LEDs on its belly
  • Hasbro partners with Burger King for i-Dog promotions, offering various toys
  • i-Dog Soft Speaker, the largest i-Dog, features better sound quality
  • i-Turtle, a rare release, resembles a dolphin and has unique design quirks
  • Hasbro's final i-Dog product is a plush speaker without i-Dog functionality
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