Vroop's Liveboard: the retro Bluetooth baseball scoreboard

Vroop's Liveboard won't win any awards for "world's largest" or anything, but if you're looking for an easier (and more decorative) way to keep a close eye on baseball scores around the league, you'd be hard pressed to top this. Designed after a timeless stadium scoreboard, this device sports built-in wireless capabilities that enable it to sync up with the included software in order to keep track and display real-time scores in MLB. Users can select from a trio of modes depending on what scores they'd like to see, and you'll even find a wireless USB adapter thrown in for good measure. Of course, those not interested in America's pastime may find the $299 pricetag a bit baffling, but for those sick of waiting for a ticker to reveal the home team's current status, this fee is completely justified.

[Via Coolest-Gadgets]

[Simon P @ Jun 27th 2007 1:40PM]

well-designed genius. this is the kind of gadget i live for. now if i could just justify the price to the wife..........

[ejw @ Jun 27th 2007 1:41PM]

Bluetooth, not WiFi... according to the manufacturer.
Nice concept, though. Kinda pricey. I'm pretty sure for that price I can sell you a wireless 2nd lcd display for your Vista machine and display ANYTHING on it...

[Matt O @ Jun 27th 2007 1:42PM]

or you can go to 4info.net for free score update text message service. lol thats what i use and i hardly have to watch the games anymore

[Tony Bowman @ Jun 27th 2007 1:50PM]

would love to have this but it's about $250 more than i would pay for something like it. let's hope for a DIY/open source project on Instructables pops up!

[Kevin @ Jun 27th 2007 2:40PM]

I second that idea, this is waaaaay too expensive for what it is

[Pete @ Jun 27th 2007 2:25PM]

I'm getting one. A bit pricey, but my girlfriend can spend the entire night on PerezHilton.com.

[Blue @ Jun 27th 2007 2:28PM]

SO it's twice as much a cumby is going to be and does next to nothing? No thanks...

[Simon P @ Jun 27th 2007 2:47PM]

You're not just paying for functionality here. This thing is a work of art. I love that old-school look and would be willing to pay a bit of a premium for it. Never thought I'd be sick of brushed aluminium but i guess I am. If you can't/don't appreciate the beauty of this thing and are judging it on featues alone then you're right, this is too expensive and it ain't for you.

[TravistyOJ @ Jun 27th 2007 3:06PM]

Well, what if I dont care about the art aspect and just want the functionality? Any alternatives to this?

[Simon P @ Jun 27th 2007 3:14PM]

yahoo sports

[C-dub @ Jun 27th 2007 3:41PM]

Go Cards!

[Kyle @ Jun 27th 2007 4:28PM]

Wait a second...

Unless I have no clue about how baseball is played why is there only 2 strike, 2 out and 3 ball indicators. Should there not be one more of each?

Am I missing something?

[Pete @ Jun 27th 2007 4:32PM]

If there are three outs, the inning is over.
If there are four balls, the batter advances.
Three strikes, batter's out.

[RuinedSucks @ Jun 27th 2007 4:40PM]

Because when you get to three strikes, or four balls or three outs, the next batter is up, you take your base or the (half) inning is over. Displaying three strikes/four balls/three outs is like counting to nine and expecting a ten in the one's column.

[Joel @ Jun 27th 2007 4:31PM]

Do the Cubs always have to be losing?

[RuinedSucks @ Jun 27th 2007 4:35PM]

Not when they're playing the Rockies...

:(

[Dave @ Jun 28th 2007 12:52AM]

Or the White Sox. Hoorah!

[Andy @ Jun 27th 2007 5:26PM]

Now if someone made this with the looks and functionality of the "green monster" of fenway park, I would buy it instantly.

[Kent @ Jun 30th 2007 10:15PM]

Or the Wrigley field board.. now that would be sweet.. need bricks and Ivy though! ..hmm and a little guy running around inside.. anyone want to volunteer??
;-)

[Galley @ Jun 28th 2007 8:59AM]

Chumby FTW!

[Boynamedsue @ Jun 28th 2007 3:19PM]

know what else you can get for 299 dollars?

a television.

[Kent @ Jun 30th 2007 10:14PM]

I would LOVE to find a google gadget for my desktop that would work the same way...and stay on top of everything..
Anyone see one like that???
Without paying ESPN for it that is!!