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Do-it-yourself GPS system for your car

November 5th, 2006 by Marie in Electronic Gadgets, Vehicle Gadgets

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Some people think they’d have to spend thousands of bucks for built-in or standalone GPS system in their car. Why not? However, if you’re like me who would have to think twice before splurging on such expensive buys, wouldn’t it be more practical if you could just buy the cheapest GPS device and navigation software in the market, install the latter on the device, connect it on the PDA, and run the car “your” way?

It’s even way smarter, if you think about it, since a built-in GPS system may have a non-intuitive interface or inaccurate maps. A do-it-yourself GPS system lets you personalize everything on a bargain. Think: all you really need is an ordinary PDA, a Bluetooth-enabled GPS unit, and a navigation software of your choice. Then go and hit the road!
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Hannspree LCD TV aesthetically pleasing

November 4th, 2006 by Edwin in Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets

hannslounge.jpgHannspree does produce some pretty nifty LCD TVs, but so far the ones that they are famous for would be those plush-covered LCD TVs that are meant for a single person or two pairs of eyes at max. The company is now looking at the bigger picture with the Hannspree Lounge model that comes surrounded by a curved panel of faux wood, making it a totally different proposition when it comes to positioning and placing this LCD TV in the living room. This particular form factor will surely defer anyone from hanging up this 37″ High-Definition ready display on a wall, but instead placing it in the middle of the living room where everybody can watch their favorite movies and shows in picture perfect quality.

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RunAway AnyShoe Adapter for non-Nikes

November 3rd, 2006 by Edwin in Electronic Gadgets, Sport, iPod gadgets

runaway-adapter.jpgHow many of you own a pair of Nikes, and iPod, and a Nike+iPod Sports Kit? For those who do not have the extra dough to pick up one of those expensive running shoes from Nike that are compatible with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit, take comfort. As necessity is the mother of invention, so has Switcheasy taken up the task to allow iPod owners worldwide enjoy their morning runs with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit with just about any other pair of shoes with the RunAway AnyShoe Adapter.

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Dogs minus the maintenance

November 3rd, 2006 by Edwin in Electronic Gadgets, Pet Gadgets, Toys

street-muttz.jpgHow many of us like the idea of having our very own dog, and yet do not want to carry out maintenance tasks like bathing it, walking the mutt, playing catch (strange how a frisbee can have such a stranglehold on a dog’s attention), and cleaning up after it’s poop while doing the neighborhood rounds? All that is now possible with the Interactive Street Muttz that look extremely adorable with round,black eyes and an expression that is guaranteed to melt even the most stone cold heart.

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Fully working Pac-Man Halloween costume

November 2nd, 2006 by Edwin in Electronic Gadgets, Gaming Gadgets, Wacky Gadgets

pac-man-costume.jpgHalloween might have come and gone, but the unpronounceable Rluzinski’s costume can also be used at different social engagements such as a gaming convention or a LAN party. All you need is a great love for video games, a pinch of patience, and three tablespoons of resourcefulness. Rluzinski dressed up as a MAME arcade cabinet while kids worldwide strutted around in the latest Prada-inspired vampire costumes. This unique costume does not feature just any of those nonsensical games that you can pick off the counter - it carries the legendary Pac-Man who used to gobble up more quarters from kids than pellets and ghosts in the game itself.

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IonKids to track down little ones

November 1st, 2006 by Edwin in Childrens Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Spy Stuff

ion-kids.jpgBringing kids to the local mall can be a time of fun and bonding, and yet the experience could be rather stressful as well when you try to complete the list of groceries while keeping tabs on two of your tiny terrors who love playing hide and seek between the aisles. Short of getting a dog leash or risk the embarrassment of admonishing your little ones in a public area, the IonKids system will be able to help you keep tabs on your children. This unique tracking system comprises of a Base Unit which looks like a PDA device and a Wristag that locks onto a child’s arm securely.

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Alphacool LCD display extends desktop

October 31st, 2006 by Edwin in Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, PC Gadgets

alphacool.jpgPicture this scenario - you’re running too many applications on your desktop that your screen real estate is not large enough to display every single window that you want to see. Or imagine yourself as a prima donna blogger who has more RSS feeds to go through than you can shake a stick at, and yet you do not want to constantly switch between windows as the distraction will disrupt your train of thought. Getting a larger monitor won’t help either, hence the introduction of the Alphacool LCD display as a secondary monitor. For $240, you get a fully programmable 240 x 128 pixel display.

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Tell the time and predict the weather simultaneously

October 30th, 2006 by Edwin in Cool Clocks, Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets

weather-forecaster.jpgSomehow or other, people are drawn to activities that require some level of prediction such as betting (I personally predicted a 2-1 win over the Italians by the French at this summer’s World Cup but was sorely wrong) and weather reports. Nearly everyone relies on the weather reporter as they plan out the next day’s activities such as leaving the clothes out to dry before heading off to work or playing a round of golf. This is where home gadgets like the Oregon Scientific Weather Forecaster comes in handy, capable of giving you what the news report will minus the irritating advertisements.

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