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Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!

Gadgets July 9, 2007 posted by

CarryCool – the soft fridge tote

The CarryCool looks like a soft sided fridge with handles. Or to put it another way, plug it into your car lighter socket and make sure your picnic goodies arrive chilled and delicious. Your wallet might get a bit hot and bothered however as it parts with $155.17.  There’s nothing worse than hitting the road on a hot summer’s day, beers in the cooling bag (or other suitable refreshments), sun beating down, only to find upon your arrival that the cooling…


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Gadgets July 9, 2007 posted by

Magnifico Plus PDA Screen Magnifier – old eyes, new technology

The Magnifico Plus PDA Screen Magnifier is not new by any means, but that doesn’t make it any less useful. OK, so maybe your eyes can read teeny tiny print on a 2.5” screen in daylight, but there are some who have trouble. Heck, I bet even Steve Jobs has trouble with those bifocals on his nose. Anyhoo, $49.99.  “The Best PDA/GPS screen magnifier Ever Made” is even better! The MAGNIFICO PLUS is truly a universal screen magnifier for PDAs, GPSs…


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Gadgets July 7, 2007 posted by

USB Robot Webcam – take me to your lens cleaner, human

The USB Robot Webcam comes with four LED lights, a light sensor to tell when it’s dark, 350K pixel camera and a 30fps frame rate. And for $24.00 it’s just about the dorkiest USB webcam you can possibly buy.  4 LED (2 White, 2 Red) with light sensor. # LED lights will auto ON while under darkness. # Sensor: VGA 350K Pixels # Video Format: 24 bit true color # Lens Focus: 5cm to infinity # Frame Rate: 30 Frames/sec…


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Gadgets July 6, 2007 posted by

USB Spydisk Memory Card Pen – flash memory combo pen great for notes in the field

The Thanko Spydisk USB Memory Card Reader Pen. Nice little combination memory card reader, flash memory and ordinary pen gives you the best of all worlds. Want to take notes, copy data and topple a South American government before lunchtime? No problem. $48.39. [Via GeekAlerts]  Thanko Spydisk USB-memory Card Reader-writer Ball Pen Flash Memory: 512MB SD Card Reader USB2.0 Power source: USB bus power Size: 144x15mm Windows: 98SE/ME/2000/XP Tags: usb, gadget, spydisk+flash+memory+pen


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Gadgets July 6, 2007 posted by

Runabout Electric Tricycle – fun, fast and green

These Runabout Electric Tricycles look like a lot of fun. Especially since they can be converted to electric snow-ski mobiles for the winter. They’re not cheap at a starting price of $4500.00, but they’re hand made, have got a range of 40 miles and judging by the video, look like a blast to ride. [via TransportTrends]  Each RunAbout Cycle frame is hand made, precision cut and TIG welded aircraft grade 4130 cromoly tubing. It takes a skilled worker more than…


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Gadgets July 6, 2007 posted by

EasyCap USB TV & Video Capture Adaptor – grab and show maestro

The EasyCap USB TV & Video Capture Adaptor is a tiny video capture device which records your video input to any of the major codec formats, as well as taking up less room than a packet of rat flavoured pork scratchings. It comes with Ulead editing software and supports both PAL and NTSC formats. Pretty cool stuff for such a small gidget. $34.99.  Want to have your favorite TV programs to share on YouTube? We have a good solution for…


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Gadgets July 6, 2007 posted by

Polished Bamboo Mouse – green peripherals for the new millennium

The Polished Bamboo Optical Mouse is sleek, shiny and ecologically very state of the art. Bamboo is about a gazillion times more biodegradeable than grey mottled plastic, and probably feels better under hand too. Suspect the inner workings are still plastic though, which is a shame. Whatever, you can get yours for a mere £18.99.  The electronic components are lead free and comply with CE and EU safety approvals. The unique bamboo colour offers a natural beauty and style ideal…


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Gadgets July 5, 2007 posted by

Hymn Book iPod Cover – yeah though I walk…

The Hymn Book iPod Cover is an interesting variation on a classic theme. And lets face it, what better place to house your music player than a cover which reminds you of Steve Jobs? £14.95.  This rather quirky looking number is called the Hymn Book and has been brought to us by the marvellous Suck UK. It allows you to demonstrate just how devoted you are to your iPod and your music by providing it with this ultra cool leather…


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Gadgets July 5, 2007 posted by

Teeny Bluetooth Dongle – fingernail sized wireless comes to town

This must surely be the smallest Bluetooth dongle in existence? Once the slide cover is in place you’d be hard pressed to find it in a small pile of mushy peas. Comes with the usual 10m range. £19.99.  • Ideal to take on your travels and use with a laptop • Bluetooth v1.2 • 10m range • 4.5mm thick • Slide cover to protect connectors and minimise the size Tags: bluetooth+dongle


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Gadgets July 4, 2007 posted by

Ipevo Solo.1 Skype Phone – the no-computer VoIP desk phone

The Ipevo Solo.1 is a Skype enabled desktop speakerphone that doesn’t require a computer. I think we can safely say that the Skype platform now rules consumer friendly VoIP hardware and services in a pretty significant way. This is a perfect product to introduce Internet calling to those more technophobic relatives, isn’t it? £107.99.  SOLO.1 bridges traditional telephone and VoIP by making Skype universally accessible to users that are less familiar with VoIP or PC, e.g. elderly or children. SOLO.1 makes Skype calls as easy as…


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Gadgets July 4, 2007 posted by

Hanakotoba – the plant communicator

The Hanakotoba Plant Communicator is one weird Japanese thingy. Plug the sensor into your plant’s soil or water, and when you touch the leaves or petals of the plant the little fella will chat to you – via a 200 word Japanese vocabulary. Runs off 3 AA batteries. $69.00.  By touching part of your plant, you activate the device which then talks to you (japanese of course), and when the Gnome speaks its pedestal lights up in a stylish way….


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Gadgets July 4, 2007 posted by

Freedom Mini Duo BT Keyboard – credit card keyboard for your portable bits

The Freedom Mini Duo Bluetooth Keyboard is apparently the size of a walnut…sorry…credit card and is compatible with just about every handheld device in the known universe, including Jim’s Tricorder and a bunch of Zargon Death Ray calculators as used by the Zortts of Pstrdicliamni. The 9 hours of use rating from the rechargeable battery sounds nice. £49.95. Manufacturer site here and review here.   SPP makes it compatible with BlackBerry devices, Smart Phones and most other advanced Bluetooth enabled Mobile Phones…


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Gadgets July 3, 2007 posted by

Family Cycle – for slow but steady outings

The Family Cycle is clearly designed for those who would rather slow down and smell those roses, and as such it gets our vote immediately. Because roses are there to be sniffed, families are there to squander time and life is about deeply quixotic forms of transport made to look cheerful and inviting. $2,699.95.  A removable rear-facing jump seat behind the rear axle accommodates two 80-lb. children or six grocery sacks, and adjustable seat belts ensure young riders sit securely,…


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Gadgets July 3, 2007 posted by

DaySafe 100 – the Fort Knox of backpacks?

The DaySafe 100 is billed as the ‘Fort Knox’ of day packs. Why? Because it features a high-tensile stainless steel inner mesh into which you can insert valuable items like laptops and secure the whole thing to an immovable object. Like your mother-in-law. Result? Snatchproof valuables. Clever idea indeed. $129.95. [Via Gizmag]  DaySafe 100 is the “Fort Knox” of day packs featuring laminated eXomesh Ultimate security technology within. The 16 L removable compartment of the DaySafe 100 consists of an inner high-tensile stainless…


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Gadgets July 3, 2007 posted by

Party Chain – versatile little keychain buddy

Party Chain is a combination universal television remote control, LED flashlight and…wait for it…bottle opener. So if it all works out right you can grab yourself a refreshing brew, watch some good telly and…ah…look for lost popcorn in the dark. Or something. $14.95.  This convenient little gadget won’t only take care of your keys. It also acts as a bottle opener, a flashlight, and even as an infrared remote control for various television brands. Controls on the Party Chain include…


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