Monthly Archives: October 2006

Gadgets October 27, 2006 posted by

Red Hot Laser Show

The Red Hot Laser Show. Looking like a reject from the Rocky Horror Picture Show this gizmoid is apparently the latest in low cost, high performance laser light show technology. Turn it on and disco down, boogie night, reggae woman. Or something. $42.00 says it’s probably a little underwhelming in the funkadelic department, but what do we know?  Until recently, laser shows have been available for viewing only at high priced commercial venues. Now, with advanced technology and modern production…

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Gadgets October 27, 2006 posted by

WEAVE that magic music

The Marantz WEAVE is being sold as the world’s first ‘full transportable multiroom/ multisource environment’, whatever the heck that means. We think it indicates that you can plug the thing into the nearest wall socket and beam and receive audio around your home’s electricity system. Powerline audio, if you like. Clever, eh? Actually the Wired Entertainment Accessible via Electricity (geddit?) is more of a complete system, and prices range from £200 to £800 depending on configuration.  The ZC4001 transportable powerline communication client embodies worlds…

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Gadgets October 27, 2006 posted by

Desktop Digiframe Clock

The Desktop Digiframe Clock lets you run a slideshow of 63 of your favourite digital photos, but wait…it also provides a state of the art, nanotechnology powered, digital alarm clock and temperature gauge all in one. It really doesn’t come any better than this, does it? No really, we can’t think of anything even close… Priced at A$89.95 and don’t forget the 2 x AAA batteries.  This Digital Photo Frame & Clock comes with picture software so you can download your favourite digital photos…

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but is it art? October 27, 2006 posted by

Acoustic Guitar Toilet Seat

Jammin Johns Guitarlet Acoustic Guitar Toilet Seat. Couldn’t make this stuff up, could you? Only $99.00 with accessories. Rock on, baby.  Combining the comfort of a finely crafted bathroom accoutrement with the legendary looks of your favorite guitars…

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Gadgets October 27, 2006 posted by

Dual Zone Heated Cargo Pants

Dual Zone Heated Cargo Pants. Oh yes, a pair of trousers with not just one heated zone, but two – lower back and pockets. And get this…three temperature settings. Man, this bit of rag is better specified than my home. Priced at a hot under the collar $150.00 though.  Rechargeable, battery-operated, fleece-lined pants keep you warm and toasty—whether on the slopes, hiking trail or on the sidelines. Stay snug outside without making quick trips indoors to “warm up.” These cargo…

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Fun & Games October 27, 2006 posted by

Netdisaster

NetDisaster. Apply a lot of virtual damage to any website you choose. On a whim. To make yourself feel better. Could be your boss’ home page, a competitor who’s just beaten you to an order, or your ex’s new mySpace profile. Yes it’s pathetic, but what the heck.  Choose what catastrophe you’d like the target-site to suffer from. The disasters are sorted by category. One disaster is selected at random every time you view the home page, but you can select…

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Recommended October 27, 2006 posted by

Disable Microsoft WGA

How to disable Microsoft’s WGA check.  1. Download Orca (mirror) and install it.. 2. Open WindowsDefender.msi with Orca. 3. Go to the “CustomAction” table on the left. 4. Right-click on the “CHECK_WGA” action and select “Drop Row”. 5. Now got to “Dialog” table on the left. 6. Look for the dialog “CheckWGA”, change the Attribute from 2 to 0. 7. File > Save (DO NOT use Save As…) 8. Close Orca and run the installer.

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Bizarre October 26, 2006 posted by

Swarovski Bling Band Aid

The Swarovski Bling Band Aid. Don’t have any cuts and bruises? No worries, this sticking plaster probably won’t help you out anyway. Filed under – ‘are you bored, Jane’? $19.00 for a set of three.  Blinged out band aids with 4 Swarovski crystals available in four crisp colors and one sweet little pouch…Don’t worry, you don’t need to have bruises or cuts that you would cover up! Just throw one of these sweet little band aids on your shoulder and…

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Gadgets October 26, 2006 posted by

Casio GPR Runner Watch – GPS for speed freaks

The Casio GPR-100E Runner Watch packs a heap of high tech into the smallest GPS body you’ll find on Planet Earth. And what for? To help certain runny type people humiliate the rest of us. Yes, once again technology is used for subtle yet sinister aims. It’s scary I tell you, simply scary. $488.00.  The world’s smallest, lightest watch for runners with built-in GPS capabilities. This means you can monitor your speed and distance in real time as you run. A…

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hardware October 26, 2006 posted by

Epson PictureMate Flash 280 – print or burn?

The Epson PictureMate Flash 280 is a photo printer which comes with its own CD/RW DVD combo drive inside, just in case you can’t make up your mind what you want to do. Print or burn? Burn or print? This means that you can do rather clever things like move images from the integrated memory card reader to CD/RW or print from your image DVDs. Versatile little sucker all round, really, and no PC needed. $299.99. Official blurb here.  The Flash’s…

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Gadgets October 26, 2006 posted by

Street Mouse VoIP – toot toot, ring, ring

The Street Mouse VoIP is a bit of a confused chappie. Doesn’t know whether it’s an 800 dpi optical mouse, a Skype and VoIP speakerphone or a strangely shaped copyright free motor model with working tail and headlights. The world’s first PC meta-peripheral? £21.95.  The feature which catapults this terrific novelty mouse to the daddy of all is its fully integrated mic and speaker which makes it perfect for making those low-cost VOIP calls that all the cool kids are talking…

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Gadgets October 26, 2006 posted by

USB Drum Kit

The USB Drum Kit is just the thing for…long suffering parents. Throw out the painfully loud Pearl kit, stick a pair of headphones on the little tyke and get some peace at last. Just don’t blame us if you end up with a house full of mySpace groupies when he makes it big. £129.95 ($243.00).  Whether you’re a total novice or a seasoned skinbasher, the USB Drum Kit is an ideal practice kit as it can be played through headphones for…

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diy October 26, 2006 posted by

Build your own concealed room

Build your own cheapo DIY Concealed Room. Who needs a $5,000 budget and a team of workmen? With just a small dowel, some rigging pulleys and a couple of bookcases you can play Mr Bond in the privacy of your own crib. Ooh and look, there’s another set of plans here.  On this shelf the left-most book is an old Sherlock Holmes book that I picked up (quite apt for its new purpose I thought.) Tilt this book and… Voila!!! Nothing too…

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Free Software October 26, 2006 posted by

Paint.net – free photo manipulation

Paint.NET. Freeware photo and image editing program. You need the .net stuff to make it work though, which I think is a bit of a drag. Anyhoo, it’s free, so let’s not be churlish, eh?   Paint.NET is image and photo manipulation software designed to be used on computers that run Windows. It supports layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. It started development as an undergraduate college senior design project mentored by…

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