Monthly Archives: June 2010

Gadgets June 3, 2010 posted by
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USB SSD Drive – SSD in an oversized USB key

I’ve often wondered why manufacturers don’t just stick more flash RAM into USB sticks to increase capacity, turns out the Buffalo does just that. This Buffalo USB SSD Drive comes in 4/8/16/32 and 64GB capacities and looks to be about twice as a long as a standard USB stick. It’s USB 2.0 but there’s no mention of read/write speeds. Prices range from US$46 up to US$337. Buffalo’s latest SHD-LVS-BK is a nice device stuck between an USB memory and an…

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USB SSD Drive – SSD in an oversized USB key
Awesome June 3, 2010 posted by
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Tucia – top class Photoshop editing skills on offer for a great price

Man, I really dig the Tucia image retouching service. Just thought I’d mention it. Again. [..and no I don’t have shares in the company or anything]   Why choose Tucia’s photo editing services? Top Efficiency: With over 7000 designers online, we guarantee a 24-hour turnaround for basic photo editing service. 100% Risk Free: We provide unlimited revisions for free until the new photos meet your expectations. Easy to Use: Upload photos (JPG, TIFF, PSD, NEF, CR2, DNG, PNG supported) and…

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Gadgets June 2, 2010 posted by
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H1 Handy Recorder – cute audio recorder suits your pocket and wallet

The new Zoom H1 Handy Recorder is a cute new digital recorder which puts all the usual Zoom recording smarts into a very pocket and wallet friendly package. The thing works for 10 hours on one AA battery, comes with an XY mic config, records WAV or MP3 onto microSD cards and can sit on top of a DSLR camera for extra polished audio recording. Reasonable price too, at just $99.00.  The H1 will easily shoe mount on top of a video…

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Most Efficient Epilator – torture thy name is legion

Dude, you may call this a Most Efficient Epilator, but from where we’re sitting a 72 tweezer, dual counter rotating head, two speed machine is nothing short of a device from De Sade. Oh yeah, and the red colour? Deliberate. To hide the post traumatic evidence. Purchase at your peril. $99.95.  The epilator lifts flattened or short hair (down to 0.4 mm) so the tweezers remove them at the root, preventing ingrown hairs and leaving skin smooth for up to six weeks….

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Bless Fur Stick – 1GB USB flash drive + fluffy…what?

The Bless Fur Stick stores 1 GB of data inside a fluffy black tail thing. You’re not going to ask why are you? Please don’t. Worryingly the thing is priced at a whopping £199.00, which indicates that it could be real fur. Nah, couldn’t be, could it? Could it?  Fur stick by bless. Save your files in style. 1 GB USB key inside a black mink tail. Tags: gadget, bless+fur+stick, peta

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Fun & Games June 2, 2010 posted by
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RC Plane Camera – Awesome and lightweight plane camera

There are heaps of tiny cameras for remote control planes, but if you’re looking for an out-of-the box and low-cost version then you might like this RC Plane Camera from Chinavasion. It weighs a measly 20g (2/3 of an ounce), the camera is mounted on a swivel and it comes with a lightweight bracket so you should be able to stick it anywhere on the plane. Inside there’s 2GB of storage and you choose to take mp4 VGA video @…

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RC Plane Camera – Awesome and lightweight plane camera
Eco Friendly June 2, 2010 posted by
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Recycled Keyboard Notebook – paper meet geek, geek meet paper…

This Recycled Keyboard Notebook demonstrates once again that you can always makes something even uglier through the application of nasty black plastic. But to be charitable, it is reuse, right? So we should be more forgiving. Anyhoo, this 88 page notepad is yours for a mere $16.99.  Recycling is key! We reduce. We recycle. But sometimes we forget the reuse part… which is why we love when someone else does it for us! Our Recycled Keyboard Notebook is eye catching…

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Kid Key Lock – freeware protects your computer from the toddler terrors

Worried that little Timmie is going to wreck your company report while you’re having dinner? Fear no more? Kid Key Lock is a small freeware utility designed to let you disable specific mouse and key access on demand. You can set a password to protect your settings, and there’s a fast ‘lock all keys’ setting if you’re truly paranoid. Not going to help with that dollop of ice-cream on the number keys though!  Kid-Key-Lock is ideal to be used in order…

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36Mbps Mobile Broadband at 430 km/h – very fast wireless coming to a SIM card near you soon

Journalists in Shanghai were recently given a graphic demonstration of the speed and robustness of the upcoming new LTE mobile broadband technology. The demo involved accessing the network at an average of 36Mbps while the train they were on was speeding along at 430 km/h (267 mph). Result, no drop outs. In fact the connection only glitched when another train passed, which is probably to be expected. Makes your pitiful 8 Mbps home broadband connection look a bit lame eh? This is…

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SunSil Integra PV – breakthrough solar panel tech promises to improve efficiency by 30% or more

Those clever Danes have come up with a new ‘breakthrough’ solar voltaic tech that they say will improve efficiency by 30% or more. The new SunSil Integra PV system uses intelligent solar micro cells instead of large dumb panels, which means that their product can cope with shadows, obstructions and dead cells significantly better than traditional solar panels. In the demo video they simulate the loss of power from a leaf falling on a panel, and where the conventional panel…

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Gadgets June 1, 2010 posted by
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Laptop Lilo – the blow up travel laptop cooler

Just be thankful you’re not this Laptop Lilo notebook cooler, holding a scorching hot computer away from someone’s legs on a cushion of air and super strong plastic. Otherwise you might question your reason for being, or ask why God made you a tiny plastic gizmo, rather than a big strong thing like a bouncy castle. $16.99.  Laptop Lilo is made from a heat resistant material non-slip PVC that can withstand temperatures up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit or 80 degrees Celsius. Holds laptops up to…

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Soundmaster Micro Stereo System – convert CD and cassette directly to digital

The Soundmaster Micro Stereo System will convert your boring olde cassette tapes and CDs to shiny new digital format directly onto USB Flash discs or SD cards, with no computer required. Just plug your memory card into the appropriate slot, pop in the Barry Manilow and press the record button. Simplicity. £89.95.  There’s no need to use a PC to convert your analogue music into MP3 files – this micro stereo system does it automatically, while you listen. Just press…

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S-View Anti Fingerprint Privacy Screen for iPad – keep your nose outta my business, y’hear?

This S-View Anti-Fingerprint & Privacy Screen for the iPad (aka the Smudge-Be-Gone) makes darn sure nobody can see what you’re doing, assuming they’re bothered. It will also ensure that your grubby little sweat prints don’t disfigure what is unquestionably the most unbelievably beautifully magical piece of technological incredible-ness ever ever created. Ever. Well at least since Grunt invented cave chalk. It says here.  The S-view anti-fingerprint screen protector improves the view of your iPad by reducing glare caused by ambient light and…

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Chariot Skates – the bigger than Ben-Hur rollerblades

Almost, but not quite released yet, these Chariot Skates are for the seriously well heeled rollerblader. They’re made of carbon fibre and are set to cost between $5000 and $10,000 a pair, complete with all the bells and whistles to let you travel over just about any rough terrain. So if you want to end up looking like a Richie-Rich Transformer on the weekend this is your chance…well soon….  Wheelskates’ revolutionary design features a pair of large wheels that have the skater’s feet…

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