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Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!

Gadgets January 6, 2006 posted by

Cell phone lenses.

Add-On Cell Phone Lenses. Now here’s the thing. After-market add-on lenses for PDAs, cell phones and the like are definitely a cool idea. No doubt. But why oh why, in the name of all that’s David Bailey have the guys decided to split the product packs up into two sets – one with macro and two other useless types, and the other pack with tele and two other useless versions? Everyone knows that tele and macro belong together, don’t they? Especially at $15.00 a…


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Gadgets January 6, 2006 posted by

The Strobe Belt.

The Stridelite Unisex Strobe Running Belt. Flashing lights with 300 hours per battery change, waterproof on/off switch and a weight of just 3 oz with batteries. Why? To hold your trousers up of course. Oh and stop you getting run over in the dark when you’re out pounding the streets marathon style. The Ferret may start wearing one whilst eating bulging chicken terriyaki burritos. Got to keep that waistline lit up, you see. $30.00.  The most streamlined product in the StrideLite…


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Gadgets January 5, 2006 posted by

The Nite Site.

The Nite Site. There are some things which scream out for motion sensing technology, and a gidget which helps you locate your pebble-lensed bifocals in the dark must be one of them. Just waggle a paw and all will become clear. $29.95.  No more fumbling in the dark! Just wave your hand in the general area, and the Nite Site tray automatically illuminates with a soft blue light, making it easy to find your glasses. Lightweight, eye-shaped tray fits on a bedside…


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Gadgets January 5, 2006 posted by

The Cap Light.

The Cap Light. Fret no more over the boring-ness of your cap, peeps, because you can now clip a bright – very bright – array of five sizzling LEDs to the peak bit. Yes instant charisma can be yours for a mere $16.00. As well as a law suit when you blind your neighbour’s Pekinese while emptying the trash.


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Gadgets January 4, 2006 posted by

Ski speedo.

The Ski Speedometer. Measure your ground speed via this wrist borne speedo-gizmo. Peer at the digits in despair as you careen artlessly into the nearest bush with a guttural yelp of triumph. $299.95.  This is the only personal, portable device available that measures your ground speed and distance while skiing, snowboarding, or sledding, providing a readout on a wrist unit so you can easily track total range and best speeds. The small, wireless, coded radio-frequency transmitter attaches to your boot,…


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Gadgets January 4, 2006 posted by

Rise and shine.

The Drill Sergeant Alarm Clock. I suspect that this could be the single most annoying alarm clock that you will ever, ever, own – or rather immediately smash into tiny tiny pieces. $19.98.  After a bugle plays “Reveille,” your personal drill sergeant clears the cobwebs from your brain with an inspiring round of orders you can’t fail to obey. LCD display provides you with time, alarm time, and date. Alarm with snooze button sounds with bugle, drill sergeant, or AM/FM radio (when you’re…


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Gadgets January 3, 2006 posted by

The Essboard.

The Essboard. Another day, another wannabe street stroller, skateboard-knockin’ phenomenumb. $200.00 says I can sprain my ankles quicker than you.  The Essboard is a totally new way of boarding, more advanced than skate boarding. The boarders move forward on the board by hitting each side of the lower boards. The Essboard has multiple functions: aerobic exercise and fun! Our products are already recognized for their unique and practical aspects.


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Gadgets January 3, 2006 posted by

IDE to USB Adapter.

The BYTECC BT-200 USB2.0 IDE-USB Adapter lets you attach an external hard disk to your computer without bothering about niceties like an enclosure. Just plug the adapter into a USB port, slot the drive onto the IDE socket end and bingo. What? Oh yeah, software drivers, install, blah blah. $25.99. Funky, albeit a tad primitive. More here.   The USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter implements a bridge between one USB port and one ATA or ATAPI based mass storage…


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Gadgets January 2, 2006 posted by

Compucar.

Compucar. The world’s first mass production desktop computer that looks like a car. Brmmm…brmmmm… 18 inches long by 7.5 by 7 inches. Up to 400 GB drive, slot loaded CD/DVD, up to 3.8GHz Intel P4 processor, 2 GB RAM. And…cough…real rubber tyres. From $1749.99 including wireless keyboard and road kill mouse. Peep, peep!  Each Compucar is manufactured with only the BEST computer components. Compucar uses the same name brand components you will find in computers manufactured by companies such as:…


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Gadgets January 2, 2006 posted by

The TV Visor.

The 7” TV Sun Visor. Dude, we were so worrying that the splish splash new year would mean an end to silly gadget-ness, and then along comes this deliciously implausible but oh-so-lovely widescreen, NTSC/PAL, remote controlled TV attachment with speaker. Lost in the fast lane? American Idol in the Blockbuster’s car park? Bring it on, ladies. £129.00.  High quality Sun Visor screen with 7″ wide screen TFT LCD Monitor, infra red remote control and built in TV tuner with diversity antennas!


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Gadgets January 2, 2006 posted by

Cellphone extender.

The Wireless Extender for Mobile Phones. Improves, enhances, embellishes and extends your mobile phone reception indoors. Did we mention boosting? Good. $299.99.  The Wireless Extender cell phone signal booster improves cell phone signal strength through signal amplification, improving coverage up to 2500 square feet…Place the antenna high up in your attic and run the included RG-6 coaxial cable to the room where you’ll keep the base. Once connected, you’ll enjoy reduced or eliminated static and fewer dropped calls.


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Gadgets December 23, 2005 posted by

Scotty Solar Charger.

The Scotty Solar Charger. For phones, PDAs an’ stuff. Yeah shine on, righteous dude. £37.99.  The Scotty collects and stores the sun’s energy in two rechargeable AA NiMH batteries so you can charge your phone (or a range of other appliances) whenever you need to. LED lights indicate when Scotty is charging. Scotty charges in 7 hours of sunlight. One hour of sunshine can provide 10 minutes talk time or 5 hours standby time.


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Gadgets December 23, 2005 posted by

The Micro Flyer.

The Wattage Micro Flyer. The world’s smallest mass-produced radio controlled aircraft. Only 8.2 inches long and weighing 1 ounce. Six minutes flight on a single charge. Funski! $44.95.  With a wing span of only 9 inches and a elliptically curved polyhedral and molded-in airfoil this tiny plane has incredible maneuverability. The two-channel radio transmitter controls the rudder movement, throttle, and also doubles as a battery charger.


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Gadgets December 23, 2005 posted by

The Zapp buggy.

The Zapp Buggy. Billed as the smallest folded pushchair in the world. 60 x 27 x 28 cm says maybe they’ve got a point. Around £150.00.  A full-sized pushchair that folds so small it can be carried on a bicycle or in a car’s passenger footwell has been launched…a folded Zapp is so compact, it even fits in the leg room of the passenger’s seat!


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