Mister Tipster Message Desktop RSS Reader

We're not talking about online RSS reading services, nor are we referring to offline RSS subscription software. We're discussing a tangible device, made of plastic and metal, with electricity coursing through its circuits, something you can hold in your hand that helps you keep track of your RSS subscriptions. — Is this thing actually useful? — Good question. We think it's probably not very practical, but some might find it cool. However, as of now, there isn't a true dedicated RSS reader machine available, so let’s take a look at the Mister Tipster from Feedvision. Though it falls far short of our idealized concept of an RSS reader, it is somewhat acceptable. Once connected to your Windows XP computer and set up, it can display the titles of new articles from your subscribed feeds on its four-line text screen. You can also configure its three small lights to flash brightly when a pre-defined word or phrase is detected.

Of course, its display, which belongs to the age of dinosaurs, can’t compare with the OLED display of the Optimus mini 3. Nevertheless, Feedvision offers three color schemes for the screen: light gray with deep blue text, black with yellow text, and the classic Game Boy color scheme. Ah, we've covered everything else, but one last point must be mentioned: its price is nearly on par with the Optimus mini 3, at $135—this is the current price, though after October 31st, it will rise to $150.