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Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!

Gadgets January 18, 2006 posted by

USB Digital Pen.

The Gun Su USB Digital Pen. Absolutely no idea what this thing is actually called since our Korean language teacher was regrettably detained by an overturned truck full of Javanese Moosehead toads just before we got to this part of our language lesson.  However it does appear to be a digital pen which beams its contents from your handwriting to a USB equipped flash memory dongle for transfer to a computer of your choice. We know that it works using ‘systematic supersonic waves signal’…


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Gadgets January 18, 2006 posted by

Pulse of the matter.

The CheckMate Pulse Oximeter. Check your pulse in seconds. If there’s nothing there, don’t panic, just call 1–800–HEARSE. As fast as you can, OK? $199.99.  CheckMate answers the sports and aviation market’s demand for a lightweight, inexpensive monitor for measuring blood oxygen saturation and heart rate during physically active and high-altitude activities. It offers the user a greater ability to monitor these vital signs under motion and is less expensive than most available devices.


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Gadgets January 18, 2006 posted by

Smart Kiosk.

The PDC Smart Kiosk. Cashless payments for amusement parks, using a free-standing RFID reader/writer allied to wrist straps. Load lots of cash onto your wrist and make Mickey a very happy bunny. [ahem…Ed].  The free standing kiosk has a video touch screen and RFID reader/writer that allows patrons to load money using cash, credit or debit cards onto PDC Smart Band RFID Wristbands issued at admissions, and also print a receipt of each transaction.


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Gadgets January 18, 2006 posted by

USB Port Security Lock.

The USB Port Security Lock. OK hands up, we have absolutely no chuffin’ idea how this baby is supposed to work. Apparently you tie the cable around your grandmother or other immovable object, shove the lock into the nearest USB port (preferably on computer, not relative) and twist to lock. To lock how? Where? You’ll have to pay £12.95 to find out.  The USB Locker is like a bike lock for your computer! Tough, durable, but simple to use this…


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Gadgets January 17, 2006 posted by

iParty.

The Marmitek iParty. Clip it to your iPod and it will automatically invite loads of beautiful people to your next social gathering. Celebrities, politicians, cute animals, you name it. What? Oh OK, it’s a wireless iPod transmitter. Yes yes, that’s it. No it doesn’t make your music sound better or create peaceful waves of nostalgic bliss. It just beams your very loud techno/hiphop/punk mashups to the $20.00 Wal-Mart stereo system your aunt bought you for Xmas. I still think my version’s better….


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Gadgets January 17, 2006 posted by

The Mobile Black Box.

The V5000 Mobile Black Box. Drifting earthward like a winged bird of prey, the arch sultan swooped…[er…wrong blog – Ed]. Ah. Sorry. Um…ah yes. This little puppy promises to transmit your hi-fidelity audio from anything to a nearby FM radio. Wanna send audio from your desktop or laptop to your hi-fi? From your hi-fi to the neighbours? From your Hummer to a nearby patrol car? 150 hours battery life. 150 foot range. Digital tuning for extra stability. $89.00.


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Gadgets January 17, 2006 posted by

Red Rover.

The ADS Red Rover Audio Software Remote Control. Stop being a slave to your computer and kick back. Control yourself from a distance. Nope that doesn’t sound right. Er…control your audio software experience from a distance. Better. $149.99.  RedRover puts the recording controls you use most at your fingertips! You can do your tracking and control any number of tracks without even looking at the computer monitor. Now that you can control the software from ten feet away from your…


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Gadgets January 16, 2006 posted by

Musical Massage Chair.

The Musical Massage Chair. Yes peeps, it’s massage synchronised to different music styles. So get a bit of reggae while you’re kneaded, a little classical during the pressing, some techno and pummelling and sirens during the ambulance ride. Oh and it’s all triggered by an integrated CD/MP3 player. Rock on, baby!


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Gadgets January 16, 2006 posted by

Wind Chimes Alarm Clock.

The Wind Chimes Alarm Clock. We’re talking about a strange combination of peace and terror in the morning here, aren’t we? $29.95.   Lull yourself awake with these gentle chimes. This electronic clock allows you to choose between the chimes or a conventional alarm, and also allows you to fall asleep to the soothing sound. Comes with a snooze control and easy-to-read LCD display.


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Gadgets January 16, 2006 posted by

Van-tastic?

The Becker Jet Van. Mercedes rig, full home theatre, high speed internet, satellite phone, choice of leathers and electrics, complete mobile office system, armour plating on request. Yep, if you have to ask the price… [Via Born Rich]


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Gadgets January 16, 2006 posted by

The VideoSpa.

 The VideoSpa waterproof LCD bathroom television with integral anti-mist heater. Just £1499.99 buys you the perfect soap holder, eh? (cough…geddit?). Oh and check out the somewhat quirky Videotree from the same company. Hmm…why open multiple windows when you can open a bunch of screens instead?  


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Gadgets January 16, 2006 posted by

Wood burner.

The Woodflame Wood Burning BBQ. Clever clever. Forget about gas or nasty lumps of dirty charcoal, just forage for some tasty hardwood, chuck it in and let technology do the rest. Nice bit of maple cooked chicken…mmmm….! Requires 4 D batteries, A/C or car power. Around $229.00.  The principle of the Woodflame burner overfeeds oxygen (contained in the air) to the combustion of wood. Thus, the heat mixture, combustive (oxygen) and carburizing (wood) makes it possible to reach an almost…


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Gadgets January 13, 2006 posted by

Wi-Fi Phone East.

Mmm..hear that noise? It’s the sound of a billion Chinese factories cranking up manufacture of Wi-Fi telephone handsets for delivery Real Soon Now. Like the Pocket WiFi Phone Model-WF-319 featured here. Oh goody.  Wireless (802.11G) Handset for both VoIP & PSTN Dialing with following features: * Automatic Registration during power turning on, can be optional for custom configuration  * Protocol: SIP (RFC3261) * Codec: G.711/G.729A/B/G.723 * Ethernet Port (RJ-45):1RJ-45 LanPort for PC Connecting  * Key or Button: Phone Book, 8…


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Gadgets January 13, 2006 posted by

Oh so clever.

The OHSO Travel Toothbrush. Replaceable bristle heads, toothpaste stored in the handle, cap doubles as a rinsing cup. Simple genius, and such a pretty design doncha think? $19.95 buys you chrome. Lots of chrome.  Fill your OHSO: a. Remove the replaceable brush head by unscrewing [counter clockwise] b. Screw tight your favorite tube of toothpaste [clockwise] after having squeezed out any excess air in the tube. c. Turn the end cap [counter clockwise]. This will create a vacuum and pull…


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Gadgets January 13, 2006 posted by

Mood Lighting.

The Verdi Mood Lighting kit. You’re bored with white right? Need cheering up? Then this LED/Halogen Colour Mix home lighting system should make you feel better. Just install the kit in the rooms of your choice and try not to use it when you’re feeling a little fragile. Or make sure you’re near some carpet cleaner. £129.00.  Unique Halogen Lighting kit with Integral colour mix option. Easy connection to your dimmer switch- No extra or special wiring required. Halogen spotlights for…


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