This SATA HDD HDMI TV Player gives you a media PC in a box, just plug in a video-stocked SATA drive, it accepts 2.5″ or 3.5″ drives formatted with NTFS or FAT16/32. It outputs RCA AV, Component or 576p/1080i HDMI as well as 5.1 audio, so you’re bound to see and hear something you like. It will play MPEG1-4 including DivX/XviD, all the usual audio suspects and jpeg files. You can also play off SD/MMC or via USB and has…
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Survival Mask – the gift that keeps on kidding…
This Survival Mask is the kind of gift you give someone you either a) know very well or b) don’t want to know very well any more. Alternatively you can use it in extreme cases to tell a colleague or friend what you think of their physical, emotional or intellectual baggage. Wear running shoes! £8.99. Just pop the Survival Mask on in any circumstance where you feel the air has turned stale. The technology within the mask is somewhat limited…
Read MoreMini-Me Audio Box – add some audio magic to that poor dumb stuffed toy
This Mini-Me Audio Box gives store bought or home-made plush toys the power of speech and music. Just record your choice of message or tune into one of these and embed it into a fluffy teddy, and watch with delight as Grandma’s eyes light up. Sing a song, say hello, record a suitably funny sound effect. You’ve got 20 seconds, go break a leg. £6.61. Recording time: 20 seconds # Press the PLAY button to hear your message # Sew…
Read MoreROCCAT Apuri – If you can guess what this does
.. then you’re pretty good. The ROCCAT Apuri is a USB hub, despite looking like a rolling drone thingie from Phantom Menace. Designed for gamers, the arm thing at the top will keep your mouse cord from dragging, providing scrolling game action without messy complications and snags. It’s also a powered USB hub and you can power it using the AC adapter or a USB cable. Oh and it’s got a blue glow. Around £36.99 The Apuri combines stability and…
Read MoreSpy Wi-Fi Signal and Camera Lens Detector – You can’t be too careful
The Spy Wifi Signal and Camera Lens Detector will keep you safe-ish from prying eyes and whispering wifi. First do a sweep with the camera-lens detector which hoses the room with IR light while you spy through the red-tinted detector lens. When you’ve found the dictionary cam and shaver cam, switch on the wifi detector and track down those wireless bugs. Detects broadcasts up to 6.5GHz and needs 2 AAA batteries. US$60 from Chinavasion. This counter Spy device ensures security…
Read MoreiPod Video Enlarger and DVD Player
If you’ve got tired eyes from squinting at your iPod screen, help is here as Hammacher have updated their iPod Video Enlarger and DVD Player. It now accepts any video iPod, including iPod Touch, Nano and the iPhone, which tucks neatly into the player allowing you to drive it from the main screen. It’s got an active 9″ 480 x 234, 16:9 monitor that can run for 3 hours from the internal battery. As well as playing DVDs it can…
Read MoreNix X10A – Energy Saving Digital Photo Frame
Technology leaps ahead of consumer thinking on this one. NIX Digital has created a motion-sensing, energy saving picture frame. The NIX X10A Energy Saving Digital Photo Frame will switch itself on when you’re within 2.5 meters of it. Its cool features include 1GB internal memory, a high resolution 10-inch LCD screen, able to take downloads from any brand of camera, and “drag and drop” from your PC via USB cable. You can also use SD, SDHC, xD, Sony MS, USB…
Read Morepqi H560 Ultra Shock Proof Hard Drive
The pqi H560 Ultra Shock Proof Hard Drive should be the minimum requirement for people who drag their 2.5″ hard drives all over the place. This one can withstand military standard drop tests, contains a 2.5″ SATA HDD with USB2.0 interface, integrated USB connector and a one-touch backup button. Comes in 320, 500 and 640GB sizes and has a 3 year warranty. Priced around US$120 for the 500GB version. PQI H560 utilizes special rubber material and unique internal shock-absorption suspension…
Read MoreWind Up Universal Remote Control – One battery-free remote to rule them all
Never wrestle with a flat remote control again, jut give this Wind Up Universal Remote Control 30 turns and it’s fully charged for a week. It can drive up to 6 different types of devices and works with everything I suppose, that’s the universal bit. £19.99 Tired of running out of batteries at the worst possible time? Never worry about changing your remote control’s batteries again with the EZPower Universal Remote. 30 winds of the Jog Shuttle will store enough…
Read MoreTomTom Trade-in Program – Cash for clapped out GPS
Seems these clash for clunkers programs are everywhere. Here in Oz we’ve got one for old fridges. Anyhoo, TomTom figures it’s time for you to upgrade and they’re coming to your rescue with the TomTom Trade-in Program program. Use the estimator to figure out what you’re old one’s worth, buy a new GPS from TomTom and ship them your old one. US and Canada only by the looks of it. Can we have one for cameras next please? [Story via…
Read MoreSolar Headphone Radio – FM forever
This stylish little number is a Solar Headphone Radio. The FM radio and headphones are powered by the integrated solar panel in the top of the band. One hour in the sun gives you 1-3 hours of tunes and fully charged it will last for 20 hours. It comes with a AAA NiMH rechargeable battery and plenty of street cred, don’t you worry. Pick one up for the gardener in your life. £24.95 Dual headband for added comfort; adjusts to…
Read MoreKid Safety Labels We Want to See – Protect your kids from bland toys
I had a pretty adventurous childhood. Building things, racing, riding and crashing things, breaking at least 3 bones (I’m not sure about the toe) along the way. Now as the father of a toddler who is starting to realise that climbing is fun, that egg cartons can become trains and toilet rolls can become giraffes, these Kid Safety Labels look like a fabulous idea to me. Just don’t stick them on my Lego. [via Book of Joe]. … he and…
Read MoreThe Ergonizer Deluxe – Because every desk needs a gerbera vase
If your desk is lacking a little something, and that something is organisation, then get yourself one of these Ergonizer Deluxe organiser thingies. There’s a mini whiteboard, phone holder, Bluetooth hook, photo clip, webcam perch and even a little vase. Clips onto either side of the monitor and comes in 2 smaller sizes as well. US$59.99 for the Deluxe. Which Ergonizer® is right for you? 3 sizes: Deluxe, Slimline, Mini / Attaches to your monitor / Holds your cell phone/pda,…
Read MoreFerret posts this week
Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Spy Tools of the Cold War – Another martini Mr Bond? – LIFE has a great little pictorial… ClimbStation – the computer controlled motorised mini mountain – The ClimbStation is a computer… SIM Book – the address book that thinks it’s a SIM card – SIM Book. Oh look, it’s a… TV-Browser – neat free electronic program guide for your fave television…
Read MoreBanana Shaped Bluetooth Handset – Excuse me sir, your banana is ringing
Slow news day much? This Banana Shaped Bluetooth Handset will get you talking. With 6 hours of talk time and 160 hours of standby you’ll never miss a call again. Bluetooth 2.0 and comes with volume controls on the banana. Try saying that with a straight face. US$17.70 – Unique banana handset shaped – Bluetooth V2.0 Class2 – Automatic matches Bluetooth signal with power on (10-meter range max) – 100V~240V US plug AC charger included – Fully charge time: 2…
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