Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!
The Remote Controlled Fireplace. Flame on! Or off. Or up. Or down. Range 20 feet. Not a lot more to say, really is there? Oh, $249.99. Installing a gas log set for your fireplace? Why not add a safety pilot system to control it? Made specifically for gas fireplaces with pilots that remain lit, the Safety Pilot Kit includes a remote control to manage the flame height adjustment; just choose low or high. Manual control is also possible. The gas…
The Minicom 8000 LVD Text Phone. Designed for the deaf or those with speech problems, these gizmos attach to a phone line and provide text based conversation instead of audio (although you can have acoustic if you want). £371.00.
The TravelPilot Lucca MP3. Interesting 3 in 1 device from German car audio giant, Blaupunkt. An MP3 player, GPS navigation and JPEG photo viewer combo which features an SD slot for expansion and 512 MB of internal memory. So let’s get this straight, you can check out your fave photies, while getting un-lost in the Black Forest to the sounds of Bohemian Rhapsody? Mmm…sounds yummy. £399.99. In addition to precise route guidance, the Lucca MP3 delivers music that keeps pace with the latest…
The J&M Chrome Handlebar Mounted Speakers. Billed as perfect for XM Satellite Radio or MP3 players, these are weatherproof clip on speakers with integrated 25W amplifiers in each. They don’t say whether it’s RMS or – spit – music power, but the thought of cruising around blaring Barry Manilow makes them interesting no? Or are you more of a Liberace person? $599.99. The speakers fasten under the brake and clutch pinch bolts on most cruisers including Harley-Davidson and Honda; some bikes (e.g….
The DLO AutoPod. You know don’t you, immediately you read the word Pod, that this is something to do with cheese. What? Oh sorry…something to do with Apple. Yep, it’s an iPod charger. Fruity, golden delicious and perhaps even useful for vehicular power regeneration. $19.99. The AutoPod is as smart as it is good looking. The DLO AutoPod Charger Status Light will let you know your iPod’s charging condition at a glance – viewable through the clear lens in the charger module….
The Cartier Fountain Pen Watch. It’s simple in some ways, and deliberately understated in others. Black lacquer, platinum finish, Cartier quartz movement, 18 K white gold nib. The price for such limited edition elegance, m’sieur? $1915.00. Will sir require a receipt?
The Digital Video Rocket. Impact resistant digital camera. Inside nose of rocket. Rocket launched, camera rolls, video at 9 frames per second ensues. Hilarity all round. $119.95. Budding astronauts can experience liftoff from the rocket’s point of view thanks to the impact-resistant digital camera in the nose cone of this 3′ model rocket that records video at 320 x 240 pixel resolution. The rocket is ready to fly after a brief set-up, and just 15 seconds after the ignition button…
The Passport G-Timer. You want to know just how fast your ‘85 Geo goes, don’t ya? How quick it can burn up the quarter mile, 0–60, the naked soul sapping G-forces? So stop mooching, and slap down $99.95 for one of these puppies. Just don’t expect to be surprised by the results, eh? Oh, it’s for bikes too. The G-Timer is a self-contained, fully automated accelleration/decelleration computer. It will show your 1/4-mile times, accelleration time, braking distance, and G-forces. It…
The PlayLimit. Has the little tyke gone out and plunked down 900.00 smackeroonies on an Xbox 360 without your permission? Get back at the little monster by installing one of these token slot fun limiters. That’s right, they pay to play, and you govern the currency. Muhahahahaha! $99.95. How can PlayLimit help? Simple. By giving kids tokens for a specific time period, parents set a definite limit on how much TV their kids can watch. What’s more, the tokens empower kids…
The Bible USB Key. Well it’s one way of delivering The Word to the geek heathen, isn’t it? Plug in and repent. Complete with search. Jer.15:6. $29.99. The Complete And Beautiful King James Translation of The Holy Bible on a Key Chain! • Sliding switch on the rear of the bible slides out to expose the usb interface plug. • Simply plugs into any Windows PC USB port (not Mac or Win 98 compatible). • All sixty six books of the Bible…
The PowerFlare. The super tough, all round visibility, LED lantern for safety, emergency and fun situations. Actually I inserted the fun bit…well it could be fun. It comes in fun colours, doesn’t it? Sheesh! Rechargeable or replaceable battery models. From $44.95. [Thanks Thomas] Each PowerFlare unit is about the size of a hockey puck yet is strong enough to withstand being run over by trucks at highway speeds…PowerFlare products provide a powerful, dynamic lighting platform for applications such as
The JamLab personal guitar system. Plug your guitar in, locate the nearest computer USB port, and riff your night away, big fella. Or girly. Or whatever. $79.00. JamLab turns your PC or Mac into a personal guitar system without the need for any other hardware except your favorite guitar. The compact JamLab interface connects easily to your computer via a simple USB connection, and features a 1/4” input for your guitar and 1/8” headphone/line output. The included GT Player Express…
Covert Cell Phone Chat. Stick the teeny earpiece in yer lug-hole, hook up the unit to your mobile phone and bingo, you’ve got a real secret squirrel FBI type covert chat system set up, just like real spooks. “I have the suspect under surveillance now, over.” £249.00. This is one of the best covert communications systems that we have ever put together! The neckloop can be worn under your clothing and the wireless induction earpiece is so small it is…
The Radio Controlled Wall Climbing Humvee. They’re calling it Zero Gravity, and guess what? It ain’t. Uses super power ground force suction to clamp itself to the wall instead, so maybe it doubles up as a vacuum cleaner? Nah? Oh well. $79.96. [Thanks Creaza]. Drive this remote-controlled HUMVEE to the base of any wall and this intrepid machine climbs right up! A conveyor-belt of wheels combines with an incredibly powerful fan that pulls air through front and rear vents to…
Dress-a-Vac. Doll covers for upright vacuum cleaners? The sound you can hear is Harry H. Hoover spinning, cyclone-like, in his grave. $14.99. Doll up your upright vacuum with whimsical covers. Handcrafted with plush heads and hands. Keep your vacuum handy and hidden, free up room in closets. Dress is made of polyester/cotton. Imported.
