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cool tech December 15, 2004

Spock here…

The Wrist Watch Communicator. Mmm, this looks like a serious bit of kit. Don’t you think so? Well, we do. I mean, check it out. 3km range? Woo! A$89.00 (US$67.00)  This Model Wrist Watch Communicator has 69 channels plus all the 38 CTCSS codes, capable of ranges 1-3k. Not to be confused with some rather toy-like products being sold on the market, this device is the Real Deal…No License Required Automatic scanning / manual Selection Channel, 38 CTCSS code (important…


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Fun & Games December 15, 2004

Roller Coaster kit.

The Roller Coaster Tycoon Construction Set. Priced at $139.99 complete with game copy of RCT for PC. Wow, fascinating. A computer game moves into the real world. What next, a Grand Theft Auto car-jack kit?  The RollerCoaster Construction Set contains over 300 parts yet is intuitive and easy to assemble, alter and disassemble. Though creatively challenging, the large blocks of required assembly time and resultant frustration, common to many other construction sets are noticeably absent!…Our “Child-Safe” Lift Mechanism (Patent Pending) has no…


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Fun & Games December 15, 2004

Micro machines.

Shrunken Hot Rods. There’s a school of thought that says that middle aged men should definitely stay away from fatty hamburgers and teeny cars. The Ferret keeps an open mind about such things of course. Prices start at $3595.00.  These masterful machines are the epitome of cool. Imagine cruising around on your very own classic 1941 Willy’s Coupe? Parade, barbeque, pit vehicle, just think of the possibilities of fun. Handcrafted in the good old USA with customizing available…6 HP electric…


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Gadgets December 15, 2004

Wireless dial up.

Absolutely no clue what make this is, but it’s a wireless Bluetooth modem for dial up Internet access. Spiffy! And a veritable bargain at just £59.90, eh?  Enjoy absolute mobility when surfing the net with this Wireless Modem Set. All you have to do is connect it to the phone socket and the wireless technology looks after the rest! You can also connect up to six additional Bluetooth devices, e.g. for data transfer to mobile phones and PDAs the Wireless Modem transfers data…


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cool tech December 15, 2004

Auto Alarm.

The Turbo Auto Alarm. From Joel’s Gizmodo bit-bag comes a rather cool bit of tech. Basically a bolt-in accelerometer for mobile phones which turns your handset into a rather effective car alarm. Car moves, phone jiggles, phone sends message to you. Cheap and cheerful at $79.00, eh? Especially since you can use an old unwanted handset. Recycle is good!


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huh..? December 15, 2004

Tanks a bunch!

Tactical Tanks. Only in Texas, eh?  Tactical Tanks bills itself as “an exciting alternative to the same old leadership classes and team building”…Competing teams, with members on each tank rotating between commanding, driving and navigating, are given objectives to meet and things to find on simulated mililtary missions…As it grows and word gets out, Tactical Tanks hopes to attract birthday and bachelor parties, even weddings — any number of adventurous folks interested in climbing in the belly of a 50-ton…


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Awesome December 15, 2004

Super Congratulations!

Hearty congratulations to Peter and the Engadget team for scooping the Best in Show..sorry…Best Tech Blog in the 2004 Weblog Awards. The Ferret was actually up for a Best Feral Fotoblog award, but we were pipped to the post by Poodle Press Daily. …and commiserations to Joel who was sneakered by a measly 6.3%  smidgin of a vote!


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