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Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!

Gadgets August 17, 2005 posted by

Bike power.

The Motorbike Charging Outlet. Got a motorbike? Frustrated that you can’t use plug-in car accessories on it, or charge up your cell phone or iPod and stuff? Well now you can. This $19.99 kit lets you hook up anything you want, except perhaps a reasonably largish pizza oven. Fuse included!  This is the package is what makes it all happen! 1st you have the quick connect cable. It allows you to attach any of our products to ANY motorcycle. As…


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Gadgets August 16, 2005 posted by

Purrfectly risible.

The Purrfect Cat Mood Detector. The collar that tells you what mood your cat is in. Attach one of these clunky plastic doodads to any of my cat friends and I’ll tell you what mood they’ll be in without even looking. Oh yes I will! $14.95.  This stylish new collar charm uses proprietary technology to show you when your cat is in a good mood! It’s simple: Purrfect Mood Detector’s tiny microphone picks up your cat’s purr and illuminates its…


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Gadgets August 16, 2005 posted by

Skate n’park.

The E-Glide II Electric Skateboard. $320.00. Wow dude, rad. Max 20mph, 15 mile range, 40 inches long. But possibly not the creature to grind, ollie or 2 foot nose 360 shove-it on, eh? And repeat after us – puddles bad, puddles bad, puddles bad…  A VARIABLE SPEED, high torque, 400 watt electric motor is utilized for maximum efficiency and minimal battery drain. Mind blowing, wheel spinning acceleration, and stop right now electric braking are insured by this powerful motor…CABLE CONNECTED REMOTE…


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Gadgets August 16, 2005 posted by

Dial a tear.

The Philips SC 469 Dial Up Baby Monitor. Er…so this is a baby monitor that automatically dials your phone when baby cries. Really? So where are you? The movies? Or where’s baby? Out in the garage snoozing under the Mustang? We deserve to be told, don’t we?  Wireless baby monitor including dial-up function • Automatically dials your phone when baby cries • Lets you dial in to check in and talk with baby • Rechargeable digital parent unit • System check and…


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Gadgets August 16, 2005 posted by

Dummy dome camera.

The Dummy Dome Camera. Oh yes, always wanted a fake security camera to protect my valuables. Just outside the front door, I reckon. That’ll scare the little blighters all right. $27.77 with flashing light, $19.77 without.  In fact, this is an actual dome surveillance camera that has been modified into a “dummy” or fake security camera. This dome dummy camera is designed to imitate the small, high tech security cameras on the market today. This unit contains a flashing red…


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Gadgets August 15, 2005 posted by

Talk talk.

The Olympia OL6010 Wireless Conference Phone. No wires. Just echo free, omni-directional, 2.4GHz, rechargeable, conference calling chat. Lots of chat. $799.95.  This professional quality, full duplex, wireless conference phone gives you the flexibility you’ve been searching for. Move it from the conference room to a cubicle, then to the boardroom – wherever the action is – without moving phone lines and power cords! Includes rechargeable, wireless Conference Pod and Base Unit.


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Gadgets August 15, 2005 posted by

Radiation detection flashlight.

The Keychain EM Radiation Detector Flashlight. Hey kids, it’s OK. Now we can carry around our very own pocket friendly radiation detector and LED flashlight combo to make sure we’re not going to be zapped by any of that nasty ole EMF stuff. $19.95 for red, orange or green peace.   Your computer, TV, microwave, cell phone and other household appliances can expose you to excess electromagnetic radiation—a known health hazard. How do you know how much is too much? The…


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Gadgets August 15, 2005 posted by

Bulldog breed.

The Bulldog 2030 Talking Car Alarm System. $50.49 buys you ‘I’ve been tampered with’, ‘Please adjust my sensor now’, ‘You are too close to the vehicle, please move away’, and four other romantic phrases for that special first night out together. Oh, and a 127db siren, just in case.  One-wire Ten Minute Installation Four Button Extended Range Remote Transmitter Full-time Instant Panic Remote Car Finder


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Gadgets August 12, 2005 posted by

Load Pod.

LoadPod. No, nothing to do with vanilla essence, well done. An iPod loading service, which will, interestingly, also load your music back on to your computer if you have a crash and lose everything. From $99.00. Probably a very neat service for the technically challenged or terminally lazy, eh? Who said personal service was dead?  If you’ve lost the music on your computer due to a crash but you still have the music on your iPod, LoadPod gets you back…


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Gadgets August 11, 2005 posted by

Relax and listen.

The Natural Lights and Sounds Relaxation Crystal. $39.95. Sight, sound, smell and taste. What? Oh sorry you’re not supposed to lick the crystal, just look at it.  Create a soothing spa environment with a combination of sound, light and aromatherapy. This ingenious device delivers eight clear, realistic digital recordings of soothing nature sounds: ocean waves, running stream, rainforest, summer night, birds, waterfall, brook and California coast. Each comforting sound projects an entrancing light show.


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Gadgets August 11, 2005 posted by

Air play.

The AM/FM Microphone Radio. Cute radio set shaped like an old time microphone. ‘We interrupt this program…’ Around $19.00.  Microphone shaped AM/FM radio with rotary tuning and volume controls. AM/FM microphone shaped radio. “On the air” sign lights up when power is on. Features rotary tuning and volume controls and earphone socket. Operated by 4 AA size batteries (not included).


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Gadgets August 11, 2005 posted by

Close shave.

The Car Shaver. Surely if there are laws regulating the use of phones in cars, there should be same for shavers? Otherwise where would we be, apart from smooth and silky?


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Gadgets August 10, 2005 posted by

Comfy chair?

The Panasonic Real Pro Shiatsu Massage Chair. Looks comfy don’t it? And with a control panel like that, who wouldn’t be? Comfortable that is. Around $3499.00.  Real Pro Massage Chair actually reaches over your shoulders and applies pressure for amazing deep tissue relief. It even massages your thighs and seat for a seamless, relaxing massage. Custom design your massage or choose a pre-programmed routine. Memory function accommodates three users, storing up to five routines per individual.


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Gadgets August 10, 2005 posted by

Remote racers.

Ooh look. Fun Mini Cooper racers with remote control watch. $19.95. With anti theft alarm and auto tune-up. Brroooom…..!  Set the timer on the watch and steer the car in any direction you choose. Race against time, create an obstacle course, or simply aim in one direction and drive! Get two and you can race each other. The Mini Cooper Remote Control watch has digital time and date display. The Mini Cooper has Infra-Red Technology with functional head and tail lights,…


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Gadgets August 10, 2005 posted by

Sun Mate.

The Sun Mate. As in ‘yep, it’s the sun, mate!’ Basically it measures and warns about danger levels of UV radiation. There now, doesn’t that make you feel better about sitting indoors reading this drivel? Thought so.  Osun’s SunMate alerts the user of a possible over-exposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight. This handy device is easy to understand and does not need technical background…UV-A is linked to sunburn, accelerated skin aging, and damage to DNA. UV-B also causes sunburn and is…


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