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Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!

Gadgets August 20, 2007 posted by

Sky Challenger – break your own toy, why doncha?

The Sky Challenger R/C Micro Helicopter Set. Two miniature helicopters, each with on-board frickin’ laser beams which can ‘temporarily disable’ the other. Sounds like fun? Sure it does. Think you’ll still be laughing as you’re picking up the bits? Riiight. £59.95.  Imagine two individually controlled helicopters equipped with laser beams that have the ability to disable the other, well imagine no more because the Sky Challenger Micro Helicopters from Silverlit allow you to do just that. Introducing a fully three…


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Gadgets August 20, 2007 posted by

RabbitAir MinusA2 Purifier – mood light, air cleaner, artwork in one

The RabbitAir MinusA2 Air Purifier is a designer styled HEPA quality air purifier which comes with an integrated mood light function to help you relax while your air gets scrubbed cleaner than clean. Comes with a 6 stage filter system which should be enough for just about any clean air junkie. The $599.00 price tag may take a little of your breath away though.  The Minus A2 filtration is breakthrough technology incorporating a 6-stage purification and deodorization system. It traps airborne…


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Gadgets August 20, 2007 posted by

SynCh – synch and charge your lovelies

The SynCh is a simple but effective way of charging and synching multiple gadgets from your car, laptop or whatever. Make sure you buy the right mTip adapters though, won’t you?. $26.95.  The SynCh lets you charge/sync/connect one device, while charging another, at the same time. With its built-in retractable cable, the SynCh is perfect for plugging into the car, wall or a desktop PC. When not in use, simply zip up and store in a desk drawer or your car’s…


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Gadgets August 17, 2007 posted by

DLO TuneStik – remote control that iPod from over there, dude

The DLO TuneStik is a wireless FM transmitter and remote control combo for the iPod which the makers claim is ‘the most versatile iPod accessory in DLO history’. We’re not interested in going down there, so we’ll just remain on the high ground and talk about the included steering wheel cradle which gives you driver control and the pass-through dock which lets the whole thing play with other iPod accessories. $59.99 all in.  TuneStik combines a wireless FM transmitter with…


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Gadgets August 17, 2007 posted by

RCA Voice Recorder with MP3 and Camera – combo done weird

This RCA Voice Recorder MP3 Camera is a little confused. It’s confused because it’s not sure what it wants to be when it grows up. Should it take better pictures than the 0.3 mp camera will allow? Should it ask for some more memory than the measly 128 MB its MP3 player has been given? Or should it accept its true destiny and just settle for being a basic spec voice recorder with a tiny colour screen. That way no-one…


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Gadgets August 16, 2007 posted by

1000100101 Black Watch – impenetrable timepieces find new hero

1000100101 Black Watch. Menacing, impenetrable, inscrutable. And that’s just the wristband. The rest of this watch is just as confusing. Why is it called some strange number, why is it so hard to read, why should you be forced to pay $134.00 for a watch which will reward you with nothing but pain? Day after uneasy day. Anyhoo, your call, your cash.  Flat metal panel, cryptic flashing lights, carbon fibre style strap and display that looks like it’s gauging your…


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Gadgets August 15, 2007 posted by

USB Skype Speaker – hands free chat via the PC

USB Skype Speaker. There’s something strangely attractive about this minimalist flat white hands-free speaker and mic design. Like someone in marketing said, ‘to heck with it, let’s just make a big old speaker and throw out the frills and lace’. Yep, that must be it. $19.00.  USB Skype Speaker works like a speaker phone. When a call comes in, just simply tell the computer to answer the call, and then you can chat with your freinds through this hands-free device…Ultra-thin, portable…


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Gadgets August 15, 2007 posted by

Hawaii Chair – hula your bum to oblivion

The Hawaii Chair is the perfect couch potato’s workout machine. Why bother exercising dear geek colleagues, when we can let the chair hula our waistline down to a size zero or less? Ah yes, the promise of health and fitness with no effort is simply irresistible. Why I can even exercise while watching television thanks to the patented 2800 rpm ‘hula motor’. At last my salvation is thigh…$349.96.  The Hawaii chair does two things simultaneously to give you a slim and sexy…


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Gadgets August 14, 2007 posted by

Portable Car Shower – splish splash bucket bath

Portable Car Shower. Powered by 4 x D batteries or a car lighter socket. Bang one end of the hose into a bucket, hold tight to the other end, flick the on switch and bingo, water spray out of the nozzle. Don’t expect power shower performance and you won’t be disappointed. £9.99.  Shower unit that can be powered from your car or 4 x D-sized batteries • Ready to use at the flick of a switch • Only two hoses…


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Gadgets August 13, 2007 posted by

Germ Eliminating Wand – remember, Harry Potter hates bugs

The Germ Eliminating Wand. You think this is big? You should see the size of the germs, mate. Anyhoo, we’re talking UV light purification here, albeit in a jumbo package. Flash this around a room and you’ll guarantee death to a billion germs, leaving the others to continue with the party. Good luck. $99.95.  This device uses UV-C light to eliminate 99% of bacteria, viruses, mold, and dust mites in bathrooms, on kitchen surfaces, or in bedding, without producing ozone…


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Gadgets August 13, 2007 posted by

Oxywatch – monitor your health and live forever

There may come a time in your remarkable life when you need to monitor the state of your blood oxygen saturation levels. If so, may we gently suggest that Sir or Madam use an Oxywatch? Just plonk it on your finger, press a button and pulse rate and SPO2 levels will be displayed for your edification and entertainment. Enjoy long life and happiness. $139.95.  Just place the Oxycheck on your finger and press the “on” button and within seconds, the…


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Gadgets August 9, 2007 posted by

Celestron VistaPix IS70 Spotting Scope – watch the birdy

The Celestron VistaPix IS70 Spotting Scope comes with a 3.1 megapixel digital camera on-board, so now you can capture those super 14x 70mm close up scenes for your personal and very private archives. As the blurb says, ‘Get closer to nature’s treasures…’ 32 MB memory and an SD slot are also part of the spec, so there’s no excuse for not grabbing that perfect set of safari images from Boondockville. $499.95.  The VistaPix IS70 features a 70mm spotting scope with…


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Gadgets August 9, 2007 posted by

USB MP3 Player with FM Transmitter – combo device beams out love and sounds

1 GB USB MP3 Player with FM Transmitter. One day all tiny MP3 players will ship with integrated FM transmitters. Until then, you’ll have to either use two devices plugged together or sing very loudly to broadcast your tunes to your mates in the car. Which will probably be a short term solution anyway. £29.99.  Save over 700+ songs on to the MP3 • Allows you to transmit the audio on the MP3 player to your car via FM •…


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Gadgets August 9, 2007 posted by

Hello Kitty Static Remover – don’t be shocked, be safe. And cute…

Hello Kitty Static Remover. Don’t be shocked by the static on your door handles, just show them this Hello Kitty ornament and the static stuff will be so embarrassed for you that it will disperse immediately to cooler and more mature environments. $14.00.  Innovative desgin! Powerful static absorption. Greatly reduces your chance of getting shocked. Safe to open the door when Goblin disappeared. Tags: hello+kitty, static+remover


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