Vehicle Gadgets
Satechi SCH-121 Cup Holder Mount
It can be safe to assume that we all have used a smartphone at one point or another in our lives, in addition to owning one. Thanks to Apple’s super effective marketing strategy, we were also persuaded to jump aboard the tablet bandwagon, which also cannibalized into the netbook market which was originally thought to be the next big thing since sliced bread. Well, since so many of us now also are in possession of a tablet device, be it running on Android or iOS, the third party accessories market has also exploded in a big way.
With so many players in the market, how does one tell what is good quality or not from the other? Satechi is a name that has been trusted by many for a long time now, and their latest release will target those who own smartphones and tablets – in the form of the Satechi SCH-121 Cup Holder Mount.
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It’s a Bike, It’s a Scooter – NO! It’s EzyRoller
Okay, so I admit that I’m a huge fan of electronics, obviously. My favorite things in this world are animated and have bells and whistles, but I have to say, that every now and then, I remember being a kid and I remember having fun that you used to have to work for. The kind of fun that made you tired at the end of the day, the kind of fun that made you excited about weekends.
Well I’d like to introduce you to some new fangled, old-school fun, welcome EzyRoller, a low to the ground ride on toy that combines the control of a bike and the fun of a scooter. Not a luge, not a bike and not a scooter, the EzyRoller moves like a snake all without chains or pedals simply by using easy right-left leg movements. Just like in the old days there are no batteries and the EzyRoller moves and turns silently, unless of course you count the screams and giggles. Continue reading » It’s a Bike, It’s a Scooter – NO! It’s EzyRoller
Genuine PT Boat for the big boys
Big boys’ toys – now this is a lucrative category for anyone to venture into if they want to make huge amounts of dough in the shortest time possible, although it is an extremely risky venture since not everyone who has endless coffers of money will make impulsive purchase decisions. After all, how many millionaires do you know carry a Vertu in their pockets, where they instead prefer to use a regular smartphone? Enter the Genuine PT Boat that might just tickle your fancy, although it costs a whopping $1,000,000 – loose change if you are an oil oligarch.
The PT-728, a 66 and a half year old restored Patrol Torpedo Boat that hails from World War II, and is fully seaworthy steel. The keel was laid on August 10, 1945, and she remains one of the dozen PT boats left in the world. “Armed” (all weapons have been deactivated for obvious reasons) with a single .50- and two twin .50-caliber Browning machine gun stations, it will also feature an aft 20mm Oerlikon cannon, a quartet of tubes which will hold a Mark VIII torpedo each, and a couple of depth charge launchers. She is able to move around at speeds of up to 42 knots.
Triton 3303/3 submarine commissioned
Being wealthy certainly opens up many doors when it comes to doing something. For example, if you are extremely rich, then going for a holiday offers an abundance of choices as your money can fly you anywhere, letting you stay in the best hotels and sup on the most delectable dishes without worrying about whether you are able to make next month’s mortgage. Well, having said that, the same principle also applies when it comes to your mode of transportation – you have stretch limos, sports cars, private jets, helicopters, yachts, and a new and emerging (pun not intended) category – submarines.
Most yachts these days also come with a submarine attached to them – and it is certainly growing in terms of popularity. It seems that an anonymous billionaire has decided to pick up one of these puppies as his personal underwater ride, choosing the Triton 3300/3 in the end. The name of the submarine does give the game away somewhat in terms of its performance ability, and also denotes that this is the third of its kind to enter production.
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GHOST keeps our waterways secure like a boss
Stealth technology is always fascinating to read about, and to be attacked by an “invisible” enemy is one of the greatest fears of any military. After all, this is the modern day water ninja – the GHOST marine platform that hails from New Hampshire’s Juliet Marine Systems (JMS). It does not have any special cloaking ability up to the par of the X-Men’s heavily modified SR-71 Blackbird, but what this particular watercraft does, and does well is this – it is invisible to enemy ships’ radar, effectively allowing it to trawl the country’s waterways while keeping threats away at bay.
Resembling the love child of a stealth jet fighter and an attack helicopter, this one was specially developed for possible use by the U.S. Navy. It is touted to be faster and more economical compared to current military vessels, and according to JMS, GHOST is the world’s first super-cavitating watercraft.
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Forget the Segway, ride a Trikke!
I suppose that the Segway industry really has yet to take off, but I like the idea of personal mobility. I suppose I would have to group the Trikke with Segway-style products, but the Trikke has three wheels and not two self-balancing ones.
I got a chance to ride a Trikke at CES 2012, and I found that it was about as difficult to learn as a self-balancing motorcycle. At first, I was a little hesitant to make any sharp turns, but I found that with a little practice, the Trikke is highly maneuverable.
The maximum speed on it is 17 mph, but you’ll probably cruise along at about 12 mph. It is completely electirc with zero emissions, and is good for 24 miles per charge. The battery just plugs into the wall, and it is easily swappable.
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Instant Flat Tire Sealer And Inflator
I have gone through my fair share of flat tires in the past 10 years since getting my license, and it is always a hassle to take out the replacement tire. Soiling my hands is not an issue, but to sweat in the tropical heat at the side of a dusty road while jacking up the car? That, I absolutely loathe. Still, an electronic jack would be useful, and just in case no motor workshops are open during that day, or I happen to be stranded in some backwater area, the $59.95 Instant Flat Tire Sealer And Inflator would definitely come in handy after some hard driving.
This device is capable of patching and inflating a flat tire in just 10 minutes, and you do not even need to lift the car or remove the tire. After all, it has a built-in compressor that pumps air and the included sealant through the flat tire’s air valve, making sure the tire is patched and inflated at the same time. Using a patented water-based nano-fiber sealant, it is capable of patching holes up to 1/4″ wide and a built-in pressure gauge will let you know whether the tire has been inflated to its optimal air pressure. Just bear in mind that this is not a permanent solution – it is recommended that you replace your patched tires, as they can be driven up to 125 miles.
SeaBird personal submarine
What are some of the big boy’s toys that only tycoons and magnates are able to afford? Super fast and exotic cars, taking the helicopter to the office because one does not want to go through the hassle of traffic jams, or even purchasing a private jet if that is one’s desire. But what happens when you prefer the seven seas instead of being stuck in a traffic gridlock or flying in the air? Yes, the clarion call of the sirens beckons, and you absolutely need to get your sea legs moving again.
A yacht can be ho-hum, but what about the confines of a submarine? Yes, we’re talking about the SeaBird personal submarine making an attempt to penetrate this particularly burgeoning market. It won’t be able to fire any nuclear missiles or warheads, being just a personal submarines, using electric motors that are powered by a rechargeable battery pack, so you need not worry about any nuclear fuel rods experiencing a meltdown. US-based AquaVenture’s attempt with the SeaBird is slightly different from conventional design, since it nixes the standard propulsion system but will be towed through the water by a surface vessel instead.
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