Ricavision announces SideShow magnet

Ricavision is adding to its lineup of Microsoft SideShow capable products with a refrigerator magnets. Yes, a refrigerator magnet.

SideShow is a technology that lets you control some functions on a Windows Vista PC even if the monitor is turned off. Several manufacturers including Ricavision have announced television remote controls with SideShow capabilities for controlling controlling your Windows Media Center PC, playing music, and browsing your electronic program guide even when your television set is off.

Ricavision's new MK140 FM Magnet can be attached to a refrigerator and you can use it to play music or movies on your PC. Or you can use the "scribbler" functions to send handwritten notes on the 3.5-inch QVGA touchscreen using a stylus. Those notes can be kept on the device or sent to your PC.

Of course, you don't have to attach the magnet to your fridge. You could probably wall mount it in the living room as a media center controller. Or you could always put it on the beer fridge next to your video game chair.