Among technophiles, there are those who prefer simplicity and functionality, and those who look for attention-grabbing conversation pieces. This conceptual media player from designer Can-Hong Huang looks to be directed squarely at the latter. The latest gadget to take inspiration from the flashlight , Huang's design combines a Maglite-like player with a Frisbee-shaped base featuring built-in speakers and two wireless earbuds that look suspiciously like hash pipes. In place of buttons and scroll wheels, there are knobs on the barrel of the player that are rotated like the zoom and focus controls on a camera lens.The cool factor kicks into high gear with the player's ability to project photos and video, not to mention the interface itself, onto a blank wall or projection screen. That'll get some oohs and ahs, for sure. Whether the sound quality can match the novel design remains to be seen, but hey, oohs and ahs are enough, right?
