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Gadgets September 8, 2006 posted by

Stormtroopers in stilettos.

Shepperton Studios Stormtrooper Armour. In case the Shepperton Studios reference doesn’t do it for ya, this is a 1:1 replica kit of the actual original, complete with helmet made from the original 1976 – good grief was it that long ago? – moulds. So don’t get all Jar Jar Binks on us, just head on down and hand over the £1299.95 ($2435.71) they’re demanding, otherwise the Wookie gets it.  Making rival replica outfits seem about as convincing as Hayden Christensen’s acting,…


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Gadgets September 8, 2006 posted by

PSP Portable Home Theatre.

The GameExpert PSP Portable Theatre. Um…we’re not quite getting this one down. so let’s recap. It’s a portable home cinema system for the PSP how? Oh, because it’s got two speakers and a woofer in it? And an optional cool blue glow effect? Ahh sorry, now we get it. And it’s remarkable you say. Yowsers! £39.99.  The remarkable Portable Theatre transforms the PSP into a portable mini Home Cinema system, enabling the user to listen to music, movies and games with…


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Gadgets September 8, 2006 posted by

Time Cube.

The Pyramid Clock. $15.00.“Honey, get me a desk clock when you’re out, will ya?” “Sure thing.” “And make it one that I can’t possibly read from a distance or understand from up close.” “Will do.” “Oh and I don’t want one of those alarm functions on it either, please sweetheart.” “OK, OK, can I go now?”  A featured analog clock without clock hands. How does it work? Two unusal clock dials rotate counter-clockwise. The top of the clock is the SECOND…


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Gadgets September 7, 2006 posted by

Clip Stix MP3 player.

The Clip Stix Sports Clip MP3 Player. Jog proof (golly), rechargeable, USB, 4.5 hours playback, MP3/WMA, pre-loaded with Ministry of Sound tracks. £24.99. Oh and pink. Or black.


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Gadgets September 7, 2006 posted by

PC Power Light mod.

PC Power Light Mod. This must be the saddest end of the PC modding biz, really it must. Can’t get it together to tweak your case, keyboard or motherboard performance? Then why not mess with your power light so it blinks at you. Be still my beating heart. $9.99. Price includes a commemorative pocket pen protector case and a set of broken nerd glasses.  Give your PC a bit of bling with the easy to install Power LED Mod. This small module…


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Gadgets September 7, 2006 posted by

Memory card MP3 player and transmitter.

The CS FM07 Wireless Transmitter and Card Reader MP3 Player. Oh yes chillun, they’ve really crammed the tech into this gizmo, no question. Not only an MP3 player with inbuilt FM wireless transmitter for beaming audio to your car’s radiola, but also a memory card reader on which you can store an infinite quantity of your fave Barry Manilow tracks. Or use the USB port and plug in a flash drive or hard disk, why doncha? $59.99.  This innovative car MP3 player with…


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Gadgets September 7, 2006 posted by

Bluetooth Sunglasses.

So admit it. You’d secretly like to own a pair of Bluetooth Sunglasses that work nicely handsfree with your BT enabled mobile phone and play MP3 toons jest like them more expensive designa models eh? Eh? But you’re too pathetically cheap to fish out $250 clams for the privilege? Well dear possum fret no longer, because the Chinese are coming. Soon.  Sunglasses with Bluetooth+MP3 1.Compliant Bluetooth v1.2, class II. 2.Interoperate with different mobile phone, get call hands free. 3.Built-in 128M/256M/512M/1GB flash. 4.Supports MP3,…


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Gadgets September 6, 2006 posted by

Daylight Projection Clock.

The Daylight Projection Clock. Project the time, temperature and date on any surface day or night. Pretty intense eh? For one moment we thought it said data, but then our Star Trek filter kicked in and we realised our foolishness. Anyway it looks cool too, doesn’t it? Well we think so. $89.95.  Gone are the days of the sun wiping out your projection display – this daylight projection clock not only looks cool, it will project the time, temperature and date on…


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Gadgets September 6, 2006 posted by

Docupen Color.

The Docupen RC800 Color Pen Scanner. Cool upgrade of the original Docupen now offers colour and up to 400dpi resolution. $299.99. More here.  The RC800 is capable of storing 100’s of pages into memory and it takes just seconds to scan a page. Choose the mode you want to scan: black and white, standard color or high 24bit color and the resolution from 100 to 400 dpi. Now you can scan your letters, color documents, pictures and bring them into…


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Gadgets September 5, 2006 posted by

Sand Timer Cufflinks.

Maze Sand Timer Cufflinks. Goodness, is that the time? Must dash. £14.99.  Give him cufflinks year with a difference!! These silver plated cufflinks feature actual real working sand timers. Includes chrome presentation box.


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Gadgets September 5, 2006 posted by

Wacky Wakers.

Wacky Wakers. Er…wake up to the sound of your favourite animal lovingly recreated in all its glory on these retro digital alarm clocks. $13.99 (bedside hammer extra).   These battery-operated alarm clocks are great for kids and adults alike. When the alarm sounds, wake to the crow of a rooster, the moo of a cow, the neigh of a horse, the squeal of a pig, the bleating of sheep, and the list goes on. Metal case and hardware. Nostalgic shape…


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Gadgets September 5, 2006 posted by

Motion Sensing Photo Frame.

The Monet Motion Sensing LCD Photo Frame. Logical concept. Frame only comes on when it senses that there’s someone in the room to watch. Imagine if every gadget was like this? An iPod that only played when it sensed ears nearby. Or a mobile phone that only rang when it realised that it was in your pocket. Spooky. $225.00 including free memory card reader and Compact Flash card..  Ease to use (Plug and Play), no configuration required. High quality large 8″…


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Gadgets September 4, 2006 posted by

Biometric Safe.

The Firesafe Biometric Access Safe. Fingerprint or keypad lock access, fire-proof to 1,700 F degrees. Bolt down security at $499.95. Trouble is, I don’t know ten people with fingers.  …more precise than a traditional fingerprint ID system, biometric technology allows you to open this safe based on your unique biometric print. Up to 10 fingerprint access users can be added and the heavily insulated steel safe also has alternative key lock or keypad entry for unprecedented home or office security….


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Gadgets September 4, 2006 posted by

Phone Pocket.

The Phone Pocket. Uber useful for those unfortunates who keep losing their mobile phone down in the murky, crowded depths of a full handbag. Now all it needs is an automatic LED light attachment and it’d be golden. $12.95.  No more rummaging in the bottom of your purse or tote to find your cell phone. Keep track of it with these fun phone pockets!


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Gadgets September 4, 2006 posted by

Double Click Mouse.

From the ‘what took them so long?’ dept., the Buffalo Double Click Mouse. Yep, we’re talking a standard USB mouse with an integrated button which double clicks when pressed. We’re thinking, yeah OK, that works.$55.00.


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