Yearly Archives: 2009

Gadgets January 6, 2009 posted by
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Whispergen microCHP – generate your own power

If you live in cold climes and have a central heating system then you should have a look at the WhisperGen microCHP. The microCHP is a natural or LP gas powered micro co generation unit which generates heat and power in your home. Co generation units are designed to generate most of the power required by a suburban home and if more is required then extra power can be drawn from the grid. Co generation also overcomes the transmission losses…

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cool tech January 6, 2009 posted by
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Blaupunkt TravelPilot 700 – GPS satnav uses your real route as map backdrop

The Blaupunkt TravelPilot 700 GPS satellite navigation system uses a novel video feed system to overlay the navigation instructions onto a display of your actual route. So instead of seeing an animated map, you actually see the road in front of you with arrows, signs and voice instructions overlaid on top. It’s one of those ideas that seems kind of obvious now it’s here. Of course the big hassle is you can’t use it at night, but it comes with…

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Aube Solar Time Switch – sync your lights to your location

Program your city’s latitude and longitude into the Aube Solar Timer Switch and the thing will automatically turn your lights on and off according to sunset and sunrise. It doesn’t however adjust for daylight savings, so it ain’t that clever. Pah! $39.99.  You don’t have to spend hours adjusting the programmed on and off times on a light switch timer as the seasons change. Program your lights to turn on at sunset based specifically on your area with the Aube Solar Timer Switch, 40-500W, an attractive Decora-style timer switch…

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Free Software January 6, 2009 posted by
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Install-it – simple instant free CD installer utility

Install-It is a tiny freeware utility which does one thing. Burn this prog to the root folder of a CD, add some other program files and when you insert the CD into a PC it will automagically display a list of the programs ready to install.  It’s perfect for creating basic but easy to understand disks for friends and family who need to install programs, drivers or other bits and pieces when you’re not around. In other words, think of it as…

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Tvan – The coolest, toughest camper trailer

Australia has some pretty rugged country so naturally people have devised some pretty ingenious ways of getting around it in comfort and style, like this. The Tvan is a rugged, two berth trailer camper that fixes a lot of problems with existing campers. To start with it’s go-anywhere, seriously go-anywhere. You’d expect nothing less from a company that builds trailers used by the Australian Army, Navy and Airforce. It has a 1,600kg fully articulated coupling that can angle up or…

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USB PC to PC Transfer Cable – move your stuff from computer to computer easily and quickly

This USB PC to PC Transfer Cable promises to make the process of upgrading from an old computer to new much easier in every way. What’s unusual – and very useful – is the fact it’s compatible with Windows 98se, ME, XP and Vista, which is great if you’re moving from really ancient to modern hardware. $49.95.  Getting all the “stuff” from your old computer into the new one doesn’t have to be a challenge. This File Transfer For Dummies is so simple – no software to load or special cables…

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Yumi – the bilingual rag doll

Yumi is a bilingual rag doll that can speak 30 phrases in Japanese and English. We’re not sure if she’s designed to teach English to Japanese children or vice versa, but we’re sure that those parents with ‘achiever’ status inscribed on their foreheads – in whatever language – will be all over this beauty like a Shibumi rash. $39.99.  The Yumi doll is bilingual and will teach your child 25 to 30 different phrases by stating them in English and…

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Vista Codec Package – enhance your multimedia donkey of an operating system here

The Vista Codec Package is a standalone freeware add-on to Windows Vista which installs the codecs you need to run most popular media on the net and beyond. Sounds like a win.  With this package installed you will be able to use any media player, limited only by the players’ capabilities, to play all movies and video clips. Streaming video is supported in several formats in all popular web browsers. Users of VCP have the ability to choose what is installed and…

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Fun & Games January 3, 2009 posted by
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Emergency Yodel Button – just in case things get on top of you…

Look, you never know when you’re going to need an Emergency Yodel Button in your life. Especially in these uncertain, challenging times. Really this should be a mandatory part of the anti–recessionary tool kit for every homeowner and entrepreneur in the country. Really. $12.50.  Nothing lifts the spirits like a good yodel, but most of us don’t have the skill to yodel on cue. That’s where the Emergency Yodel Button comes in. Keep this 4″ x 3″ x 5/8″ plastic…

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Gadgets January 2, 2009 posted by
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Heart Rate Ring – stick it on your pinkie and relax

The Heart Rate Ring is designed to help you relax about your health by giving a nice visible readout of your resting heart rate. Don’t stick it on the finger you use for picking up those yummy McDuggets pieces though, will you? We don’t want dripping grease obscuring the display. $39.95.  Your heart rate is one of the four vital signs and this ring makes it incredibly easy to monitor. The infrared technology provides accurate and continuous feedback, whether you’re at work, at play, or…

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Flower Fire Extinguisher – put out those nasty kitchen flare ups with style

This Flower Fire Extinguisher is just delightful. Instead of grappling with a massive clunky red iron thing next time you have a kitchen emergency, just drop these specially formulated flowers into the pan flames and watch as the fire is smothered in moments. Of course they may not work as well if the curtains catch alight, so caveat fumor and all that. $59.00.  For those who cook with oil, it’s important to be extremely careful with the possibility of fire….

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Free Software January 2, 2009 posted by
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Trellian WebPage – fast and simple HTML WYSIWYG editor

Trellian WebPage is a free but fully featured HTML web page editor. It comes with all sorts of bells and whistles, including a meta tag editor, built in spellchecker and support for Photoshop plugins. Good value for the price, peeps.  Intuitive Interface # Imports pages compatible with today’s browsers # Absolute positioning of HTML elements # Color Highlighted HTML Editor # Meta Tag editor # Drag & drop interface # Imports all major image formats including PNG & JPEG #…

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Fun & Games January 1, 2009 posted by
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Danger Bomb Alarm Clock – choose the right wires or….

The Danger Bomb Alarm Clock forces you to defuse a bomb every morning in order to switch off the alarm sound. Oh you may think it sounds brutal, but just think of the practice it will give little Johnny, having to go all military James Bond every day before he pops off to school. Pretty soon he’ll be volunteering for all sorts of dangerous assignments in global hotspots, safe in the knowledge that it’s all just a matter of silencing that…

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Share-A-Call Dual Handset Phone – love means eavesdropping in perfect harmony

The Share-A-Call Dual Handset Phone is there to help you share all those beautiful moments together, like the first time your daughter called her parole officer, or the call you made together to order the His n’ Hers matching Barry Manilow slippers. Anyhoo, this has to be the perfect present for the lovely dovey couple in your family. $99.95.  Share-A-Call is the latest idea in communications clarity. It allows two people to hear and participate in a conversation at once,…

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