First off, Happy Thanksgiving. We’ve scoured the Net and have a fair few offers and savings to mark the start of the shopping season, many are only open for the next couple of days so make the most of them. To start with we’ve found some pretty sweet deals on Apple merchandise:
 Save 11% off Apple’s Mac Pro prices. Only $2,235 after discount & mail-in savings. ends on 11/23 |
 Save up to 9% off Apple’s Mac mini starting at $544 after discount & mail-in savings. ends 11/23 |
Today’s gift guide is more for you (or your home) rather than your friends but hey, if you want to buy somebody a USB snowbot for Christmas who’s the geek!
This has got to be the coolest (albeit most useless) USB gadget around, the USB powered Snowbot.
The Snowbot looks and sounds like it has come off a set of BattleStar Galactica (thank you ScFi). Simply plug it into any free USB port and watch the Snowbot’s LED robotic eye scan from left to right.
For added fun you can adjust the speed of the eye scan, switch the spooky robotic sound on and off and even manually move its articulated arms (what more could you want from a robotic snowman).
This year the USB Snowman can be yours for $9.99.
Getting into a non-stop sneezing bout is no fun, but thankfully for positive folks, there is always reason to laugh with the Sneezing Tissue Box.
Good thing the tissues are handy cause this guy might startle the snot out of you if you’re not paying attention! Motion-activated tissue box cover will make one of six funny noises, such as the sound of a nose being blown, one loooong sneeze, or three short sneezes in succession. On/off switch located on top inner rim. Uses 2 AA batteries.
The Sneezing Tissue Box ought to fit most standard square-style tissue boxes with its 6.5″ x 6″ x 5″ measurements.
Just in time for the holidays! If you told “Santa” you want a new Xbox 360 for Christmas to replace your old one, there’s a new promotion that’ll toss in a free copy of Halo 3 as well. Wow, talk about a stocking stuffer.
Clearly, computer and laptop users are bored. They are bored, and they need something to play with. That is why Perpetual Kid has made the USB Basketball Dunk, a game taken from arcades and amusement parks and brought directly to the user, in miniaturized form.
The USB Basketball Dunk is a tiny little basketball hoop that attaches to the computer via USB cable. It has four little basketballs, and counts your shots with an LED scoreboard.
It looks like electronic paper is finally going to become reality thanks to the Amazon Kindle and I must admit it looks pretty cool.
Three years ago, we set out to design and build an entirely new class of device—a convenient, portable reading device with the ability to wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. The result is Amazon Kindle.
We designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot and is designed for ambidextrous use so both “lefties” and “righties” can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time.
We wanted Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so we made it wireless. No PC and no syncing needed. Using the same 3G network as advanced cell phones, we deliver your content using our own wireless delivery system, Amazon Whispernet. Unlike WiFi, you’ll never need to locate a hotspot. There are no confusing service plans, yearly contracts, or monthly wireless bills—we take care of the hassles so you can just read.
With Whispernet, you can be anywhere, think of a book, and get it in one minute. Similarly, your content automatically comes to you, wherever you are. Newspaper subscriptions are delivered wirelessly each morning. Most magazines arrive before they hit newsstands. Haven’t read the book for tomorrow night’s book club? Get it in a minute. Finished your book in the airport? Download the sequel while you board the plane. Whether you’re in the mood for something serious or hilarious, lighthearted or studious, Kindle delivers your spontaneous reading choices on demand.
The Kindle is due to ship November 29, 2007 and has a somewhat hefty price tag of $399.00, found via gadgets.fosfor.
I couldn’t help but notice the success of Guitar Hero, Karaoke games, and the general transition to simulated music. Because such a game becomes rewarding very quickly, many ‘play’ the simulated instruments instead of choosing to make real music. This pains me a lot, even more so because I’ve been playing the guitar for years.
This summer however I discovered a great little instrument, that becomes rewarding in the first day, and even in the first hour. While I was abroad in the summer holidays, I went to a music shop to buy some strings and picks for my guitar, which was home (much to heavy to carry around while traveling). That, day, I discovered the Ukulele.
Most desk lights aren’t worth taking a second glance, but the Posable LED Desk Light is different as it not only offers some useful features but comes in an interesting design as well.
This clever figurine has posable arms and legs and its hands are designed to hold a writing implement, photograph, business card, or note paper, while its LED head sequentially displays a series of seven colors. The magnetic feet can be affixed to a refrigerator or filing cabinet, or the feet can be fitted with the included suction cups for secure placement on a desktop, while the flexible appendages allow you to focus light in different directions. LED lasts up to 100,000 hours. Powered by USB cable (included) or three AA batteries (included).
The Posable LED Desk Light can be yours for $29.95.
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