Monthly Archives: July 2006

Gadgets July 5, 2006 posted by

Mad Maxxed?

The new Maxfield Max-Movie looks kinda interesting. Music, video and photo player, audio recorder, alarm clock and FM radio wrapped up in a teeny handheld bundle. Complete with a sports wristband and high res OLED screen too. But only 1GB of internal flash memory? Golly. €169.00.  MUSIC + VIDEO + PHOTO + FM RADIO + a brilliant colour display – this is the idea behind the MAX-MOVIE 1GB. The multicodec player combines a full payload of high tech in a tiny space….

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Gadgets July 5, 2006 posted by

Wall Socket Car Adapter.

The Wall Socket Car Adapter brings the wall to your automobile. Or to be more precise, people of a lesser grain, it brings the convenience of home power sockets to your cigar lighter. Plug it in and power anything you like in your ve-hi-cule, as long as it’s no more than 500 watts. Which is Good Enough for your TV, laptop and games console. ‘Nuff said? $34.99.  Simply plug the 3-Prong Wall Socket Car Adapter into your car’s cigarette lighter……

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Fun & Games July 5, 2006 posted by

Flying Manta, man.

The Flying Manta Ray Inflatable looks like lots of jolly wheeze fun. Actually scrub that, judging by the video it looks like lots of jolly dangerous. And the company should expect some patent problems from a claimant sometime soon. $499.95.  Unlike towable watercraft that stay on the surface of the water, this inflatable watercraft and its rider are able to rise above the surface and hover in the air at speeds as low as 23 miles per hour…The 11′ wingspan not only allows…

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Gadgets July 5, 2006 posted by

Recording photos.

The Camellia Recording Photo Frame Alarm Clock. Proof that you can never stick too many uncomplimentary products into one piece of plastic and chrome, children. $37.50.  This Recording Photo Frame Alarm Clock with sound recording function allows you to record short message or your favourite music or voice as alarm. Simple, neat design.

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Gadgets July 5, 2006 posted by

Magnifying lamp.

The Magnifying Desk Lamp says more about your age than any number of woolly shawls and mittens ever will. But you’ll have the last laugh, see, because you’ll be the only one on your block able to read their pension agreement. Hah! $14.99.  Maps, spreadsheets, product instructions – for all the tiny type in the world, this magnifying lamp comes in handy. By both illuminating and magnifying at the same time, it makes type easier to read and detailed craft…

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Mobile Tech July 5, 2006 posted by

Recycle that cell!

Envirofone.com. Dude, are you like us? Got a desk drawer full of old decrepit cell phone handsets? Then why not recycle them for cash or points? Points? Yep, points. For us in retail outlets. Nice idea and probably better than letting them rot, especially since a chunk of the proceeds goes to charity.  Each year, over 100 million mobile phones are thrown away in Europe. In most cases they are discarded, sent back to dealers, or left lying around in…

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Gadgets July 4, 2006 posted by

Pocket Gym.

The Pocket Gym. For those who absolutely cannot be more than a few feet away from some form of extreme cardio-vascular exertion, here’s the job for you – a twirly, shiny thingamejig that’s definitely going to make you more attractive to the opposite sex. £24.95.  The great thing about the HandyTrim is its convenience. Its size means you can carry it with you and use it virtually anywhere; for example, keep it in your desk drawer or briefcase and use it…

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Gadgets July 4, 2006 posted by

Pet Purifier.

The Inovix Piezo-Electronic Ionic Pet Air Purifier. Give your pet a healthier quality of life with their very own pet Ionic air purifier. No madam, Ionic, not iconic. Anyhoo, it’s even shaped like some…er…thing, to make them feel comfortable. All together now…aww…  # Reduces airborne allergens for pets including pet dander # Helps to eliminate bad odors, airborne viruses, germs, and bacteria # Greatly improves the quality of pets breathable air # Maintain a healthier lifestyle for your pet #…

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diy July 4, 2006 posted by

DIY Mosquito Trap.

The DIY Quick and Dirty Mosquito Trap. Water, sugar, yeast. Bingo! This has been a public service announcement.  After cooling down, put the sugar water in the bottle then add the yeast. No need to mix the yeast with the sugar water. When yeast ferments, it creates carbon dioxide.

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Gadgets July 4, 2006 posted by

Starfrit Peeler Deluxe.

The Starfrit Deluxe Rotato Express. Peels potatoes and other vegetables at the push of a button. Yeah right. But let’s not talk about the arranging of each piece of vegetable on the skewer, or the assembly or washing up afterwards. Wonder how many nano-seconds you save over conventional scraper and elbow grease? Anyway spend $22.50 to find out.  The Deluxe Rotato Express is the amazing peeling machine that peels away potato, vegetables and fruit skins in seconds in one fast,…

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hmm..interesting July 4, 2006 posted by

Stamp of authority.

Yourstamps.biz. Have to say, the thought of having a Ferret stamp does appeal. Just send in your digital image and get back some stamps. $1.90 per sheet of between 6 to 30 stamps depending on size. Yeah of course they’re not legal stamps for posting, they’re more for posing. Geddit?   May I stick them on letters ? On the back side, as a sealing stamp, it is legal anywhere we know of to stick yourstamp.com stamps on letters. On…

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Gadgets July 3, 2006 posted by

Altec Lansing dancing.

Altec Lansing iM9 Speakers. Portabule speaker system for your iPod and family. Comes in a natty carry case, shock resistant (won’t faint if you say boo) and features 24 hours battery life off a set of four C cells. Impressed yet? £134.99.  You can’t count on every room to have concert hall acoustics. That’s why the iM9 speaker system is such a good choice for the dorm room or in fact any room…Shockresistant, rubberized elements ensure durability. The best part…

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Gadgets July 3, 2006 posted by

3rd i.

The 3rd i Security Service. Snappy name for a 3G security service which uses wireless 3G connected cameras to let you keep a video watch on your home or other location via your handset when you’re out and about. Unfortunately the Iris cameras they’re relying on appear to be vapourware so far.  3rd-i cameras can detect when an intruder has entered your home using infrared and motion sensors. When an alarm is triggered on your camera the 3rd-i control centre…

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