Monthly Archives: July 2006

Free Software July 27, 2006 posted by

Snaptune redux.

We’ve talked about the Snaptune audio recorder program before, but they’ve now gone and updated the software to allow you to record any Internet radio station to your hard disk. It’s pretty neat, and seems to work well, although we’re still in love with Station Ripper really.  Snaptune works with any audio source including web radio stations, USB radio tuners, or a simple line-in connection to your radio receiver. Pick a station from Snaptune’s extensive list of local or web radio stations;…

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Gadgets July 26, 2006 posted by

Field Boombox CD.

Word. That iPod craze? So over. The Spirit of St Louis Field Boombox CD craze? So happening! $299.99.  This Spirit of St. Louis MK II Field Radio Portable unit with chiseled chrome and black control panel looks like a 1940’s WW II battlefield commander’s radio. Featuring a polished oak chest it houses an AM/FM radio, programmable CD player, tape deck, twin speakers, headphone jack, chrome corner guards & latches; old style chrome handles. Superb replica aluminium toggle switches operate the functions…

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general July 26, 2006 posted by

MiniVox PA system.

The MiniVox Personal Address System is small, and yet one assumes, loud. Comes with a tiny mic and the 100W amp is designed to reach crowds of 100 people +, which makes it perfect for addressing your friends in the Star Trek Convention queue outside the hall, doesn’t it? $310.00.

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Gadgets July 26, 2006 posted by

The Rave Light.

The Rave Light. There are apparently those amongst us who enjoy sticking magnetic flashing LED lights on various appliances when out and about at night. Riiight….!  This innovative stainless steel key ring flashes bright colours intermittently making it the ultimate fashion accessory when out and about at night.

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Bookmark This! July 26, 2006 posted by

How to install and run Linux on a USB pen drive.

How to Install and Run Linux on a USB Flash Drive. Useful, useful.  By installing Live Linux on a Memory Stick, you can now bring your operating system, favorites, e-mail, applications, personal settings and files with you to run on any computer that can boot from a USB Flash device. It’s like having a mini personal computer in your pocket!

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Gadgets July 25, 2006 posted by

Make your photos 3D!

The EZ 3D Photo Print system. Take your digital photo, process it on your PC with the software, then print out on a standard photo printer and install it in one of the special 3D frames and voila. A 3D photo from a 2D image. Hmm…..really? $29.95.  Indeed, it can help you easily create 3D photos with your existed normal 2D photos. You don”t even need to know anything about 3D technology. To create a 3D photo is very easy as…

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hardware July 25, 2006 posted by

Biometric Microdrive.

The V117 Fingerprint CF Drive Enclosure. Stick your microdrive/CF card in here and it will be locked with your fingerprint. The PC software that comes with it let’s you carry around your email and other bits and pieces quite securely as long as no one chops off one of yer digits.  Without your fingerprint, no one can read any data that has been encrypted from V117. Even though others take the MD/CF out, they still cannot read the files that…

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hardware July 25, 2006 posted by

Silent night.

The SilentMaxx ST11–Pro acoustically lined PC case. When only a bit of shhhhh will do. Screwdriver free access, different colours, top mounted vent for extra fan-less cooling if needed. £85.00 but keep it quiet, eh?  This quiet PC case has a unique combination of features that make it a great place to start when building a quiet PC. Features include generous internal dimensions, pre-fitted acoustic materials, ease of use and accommodation for up to three hard drive enclosures.

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Fun & Games July 25, 2006 posted by

Photo Golf Balls.

Photo Golf Balls. Why? Well maybe some people get a kick out of birdying their boss out of the rough on a par 5 dog-leg? Er…did I just say all that? From around $13.00.  Zipline can put any photo on the ball in monotone (not full color), based on either a black & white or color photo. Head shots of your friends and enemies work great. After you select your ball brand and quantity, click on the company logo link…

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Free Software July 25, 2006 posted by

Free gizmo calls.

‘EXTRA, EXTRA, Read all abaht it…’ – free phone calls to national and 60 international landlines (not just PC to PC) with the free Gizmo Project VoIP software. All you need is for both parties on the call to be registered and regular users of the Gizmo service. That’s it, no cash required. It’s either a suicide play or a desperate and genius reaction to the growing dominance of Skype services and peripheral products.   The Gizmo Project All Calls Free plan allows you to…

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Gadgets July 24, 2006 posted by

Verballs Talking Skype Phone.

Verballs Talking Skype Phones. Yep, these…ahem…interesting little fellas are animated handsfree USB Skype phones which flash and wave their hands when a call comes in and lip sync with your caller’s words through the speaker. Yep, this is going to go down *very* well in cubicles across the world. Echo free speech, mic and headphone sockets, USB powered. £29.95 when they arrive in September.  Verballs are the talking internet telephones that bring Skype to life for young adults. Each of…

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Gadgets July 24, 2006 posted by

CCTV for dummies.

The Dummy CCTV Cam. Look, if you really must festoon your bijou country cottage with ranks of fake security devices, you might as well make sure they look the part. And this one certainly seems to fit the bill. Why not also invest in a blue cap and dummy TV monitor too, so you can sit there in the kitchen looking all, ‘can I help you madam?’, while eating Double Bacon Whoppers with extra Anchovies? $24.99.  Want to add security to the outside of your…

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Gadgets July 24, 2006 posted by

Traffic jam emoticons.

The Drivemocion Illuminating Car Message Sign. Battery operated with front remote control, just perfect for making friends in that sweltering commute jam. Wonder how well it works in full daylight? From £11.00.  Helps you improve communication with other drivers & express yourself. Fix display module to rear windscreen & use remote control in the front of the car. Battery operated – No Wires – Single and Multiple message options.

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Mobile Tech July 24, 2006 posted by

Qwerty for cell phones.

The folks at Eatoni (sounds like a pizza place, don’t it?) have come up with  the EQ3 QWERTY key pad for mobile phones. At the moment only available for free for the Nokia 668x range of phones if you buy their EQ3 Mail software for $13.50. Does this kind of product make sense? Bearing in mind that T9 predictive text is very very fast in most circumstances? Mmm…  There is no need to buy a smart phone with a full…

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