The Blu-ray Phaser defends dorks from the HD DVD borg

If the intersection of 1st and 1st in the East Village is the nexus of the universe, then this Blu-ray Laser Phaser is easily the nerdom equivalent. Kipkay -- already Internet-famous for his phone line and remote control hacks -- crosses a toy Star Trek phaser with the PlayStation 3's laser assembly for a weapon of retina sizzling proportions. Check the video after the break for all the hot dremeling action.

[Via Blogmond]

[Richard @ Nov 8th 2007 5:46AM]

Wow. I wish I had the money, knowledge and time to do things like this.

Just the same, hats off for the sheer creativity here. Of course, if one was devious, they would put a 10 mW green laser in one of these and do some real damage.

[JLTate @ Nov 8th 2007 10:07AM]

Oh my god!! The high definition arms race has begun!! Time to start up-armoring your basements, everyone! ... well, with your parents' permission.

[blahh @ Nov 8th 2007 4:27PM]

are these blue diodes availiable in shops yet?

[Johnny E. @ Nov 22nd 2007 5:48PM]

Yes, you can purchase Playstation 3 blu-ray laser either at http://stores.ebay.com/wiibuy or at www.adictron.com if you don't like ebay and want the best price.

[Fank @ Nov 8th 2007 5:57AM]

Useless crap made to attract dust.

[matt @ Nov 8th 2007 6:18AM]

which is why he bought the laser FROM the PS3 rather than actually getting the PS3. it's much more useful this way :D

[Chuckles McGee @ Nov 8th 2007 8:02AM]

It's not useless crap- it's a PLAYSTAZER!!!

[Michael L. @ Nov 8th 2007 9:40AM]

Oh snap. Another troll has invaded Engadget. Get off my precious gadget blog!

[lettcco @ Nov 8th 2007 6:24AM]

for a geek he sure got a sexy announcer voice.

[Sander de Regt @ Nov 8th 2007 6:25AM]

Now if he could only make one in a lightsaber hilt (and limit the beam to about one meter), I'd be sold. Then again...Resistence IS futile anyway.

[Tachikomatic @ Nov 8th 2007 6:25PM]

In his case, resistance is not futile because he used a 150 ohm resistor.

[Fruition @ Nov 8th 2007 6:25AM]

DO WANT!!!

[Caffeine Addict @ Nov 8th 2007 6:38AM]

*cue the drum roll*
But will it blend?

Yes, I know, I should be ashamed of myself...

[Dennis @ Nov 8th 2007 6:45AM]

but does it make toast?

[Rususeruru @ Nov 8th 2007 11:20AM]

"I've made toast! DELICIOUS!"

[Bazza @ Nov 8th 2007 7:12AM]

arrrgh...my eyes!!!

[Elledan @ Nov 8th 2007 7:32AM]

"Don't look in laser with remaining eye."

Pretty cool, though :D

[willy the impeached @ Nov 8th 2007 8:06AM]

COOL! Sony should jump on this. Finally a real use for the PS3. This could double sales! Hey and if I can convince Grandma that it WILL make toast, well then you're easily tripling sales!

[Ari @ Nov 8th 2007 9:01AM]

did we watch the same seinfeld re-run last night. "Hold on Kramer, I'll find you" "famous ray's?"

[Eric @ Nov 8th 2007 4:21PM]

That's what I was thinking Fox 31 (Rochester) and Fox 29 (Buffalo) both played the "long distance relationship" episode yesterday.

[FrankTheCrank @ Nov 8th 2007 9:10AM]

It's stuff like this that makes me want to pull my jacket over my head and walk away slowly from pure embarrassment.

[Region Free HD @ Nov 8th 2007 9:23AM]

Don't phase me, bro!

[RAWR @ Nov 8th 2007 4:48PM]

lol

[lildude56 @ Nov 8th 2007 9:29AM]

I wonder if they can make something like that for the HD-dvd add-on of the Xbox 360. Well it is a similar blue laser diode isnt it? plus its cheaper to buy the add-on than the playstation 3 itself.

Finally a use for something useless (xbox 360 hddvd add-on).

hmm... see how things work, trolls?

[Jason @ Nov 8th 2007 10:09AM]

This is fun until you accidentally point it into a mirror and are instantly blinded for life.

[DkFFIV @ Nov 8th 2007 9:46AM]

How many uses before it is no longer effective against the Borg?

[Kamalot @ Nov 8th 2007 10:21AM]

What's funny is that the Star Trek series is only available on HD-DVD...

[MrKniceGuy @ Nov 8th 2007 11:40AM]

That's just what I was thinking! Oh, the irony.

[Jesse @ Nov 8th 2007 3:09PM]

Glad to see the PS3 being put to good use.

[bobartig @ Nov 8th 2007 12:49PM]

Good thing blu-ray and HDDVD use the same diode. Still a nice hack. Where can I get a blu-ray laser assembly for $45?

[Jim @ Nov 16th 2007 5:32PM]

Check eBay. There's tons.

[3rdsun @ Nov 8th 2007 1:38PM]

If I was an HD DVD supporter I'd start running cuz the war is officially on, but you'll never know Im one

[Golferal @ Nov 8th 2007 3:38PM]

"We are the BluRay Borg. You will be assimilated. Your distinctiveness will be added to our own. Resistance is futile."

[Phil M @ Nov 8th 2007 4:42PM]

I thought the announcer was gonna give the voice up to the real geek that made it...but then he kept talking

[Igor @ Nov 22nd 2007 5:51PM]

And if you don't like ebay, you can find the best price at http://www.adictron.com

[ascatal @ Jan 1st 2008 2:47AM]

*pulls out flip phone* Beam up scotty ..... okay i could not resist but pretty cool gadget lol