Hacking the Staples "Easy Button"

Further proving that nothing in life is truly easy, or at least venting some pent-up frustrations at that certain office supply store, Al Cohen has turned the once cute "Easy Button" to the dark side. Although it showcases a pessimistic demeanor at first glance, the evil button is blackest at heart; by replacing the innards with a recording circuit and a 1/8-inch line-in jack, you can channel your angst into the device and unleash your rage with a simple smack. If hard times catch up to you while away from your mic, you can record directly into the button for instant gratification. Al was kind enough to provide step-by-step instructions of how to create your own in hopes of dispelling the myth that business is easy, and if you can't decide if it's worthwhile, take a peek at his in action.

[Via Hack A Day]

[Keith L. Dick @ Jul 19th 2006 3:04AM]

Ahahahahahahahahaha....

So???...

[mastershake916 @ Jul 19th 2006 3:09AM]

Leave more things HAD only.

[Nick Labich @ Jul 19th 2006 3:23AM]

Arg, I did this about a half a year ago with the easy button, but I used a build-a-bear workshop recording chip instead, though it worked just as well and you could record onto it with just the press of a button and talking into the built in microphone. Well, at least someone had the energy to post this easy button hack.

[JS Beckerist @ Jul 19th 2006 1:02PM]

What a stupid non-story...

[cycomachead @ Jul 19th 2006 1:11PM]

cool I'll build a "No and No" buttom for my parents to use on me ;)
or I'll just use it one= them -hehehe

[PDubNYC @ Jul 19th 2006 2:18PM]

I just want to say thank you for writing "take a peek at his in action." rather than something like "peep this" which got old a few years ago.

[J-m0n3y @ Jul 19th 2006 6:36PM]

LOL. I work at Staples. Thats funny... not really...but ok. It would be better if it said "She was easy"

[DrBuzz0 @ Jul 19th 2006 9:42PM]

I have an Easy button, which I recently got. For some reason though, whenever I push it, instead of saying "That Was Easy." It gives me Nic Lentini's mom's phone number. Weird, huh?

[sushi @ Jul 19th 2006 10:57PM]

funny, i work for staples as well, and i could care less

[valerie @ Oct 4th 2007 2:18PM]

Does anyone know a manufacturer who will make custom easy buttons as a client give-away? "Easy" on the front is okay, I wanted the recording changed. Looking for 100 to 200 buttons

[Ian @ Oct 24th 2007 7:31PM]

Did you ever find an answer to your post about a customized "Easy" button. I'd like to get one.

[valerie @ Oct 25th 2007 7:14AM]

No, I never found a supplier for custom easy buttons but if you do, please advise.

[Randy Biellier @ Jan 25th 2008 9:22PM]

Valerie, I really want to find someone who can mfgr the easy button to say something else. I'll provide you with monetary reward. Find me at 417-882-5506 if you unlock this mystery. Randy

[Raymond @ Feb 16th 2008 3:11AM]

Valerie, Ian, Randy... Any luck finding some one to manufacture these buttons?

[chaRlie @ Nov 12th 2007 10:08PM]

I can supply custom easy buttons, but they aren't cheap & require a minimum order of 1,000 pieces.

[NeedEasy @ Nov 16th 2007 1:23PM]

Please respond with contact information and a website as I am interested in custom logo easy buttons. Thank you.

[chaRlie @ Nov 24th 2007 8:18PM]

Hi NeedEasy, you can contact us at [e-mail] and check out our temporary site at www.CustomEasyButtons.com.