Join Speck QwickDraw case
The days of the wild, wild west are over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be quick to draw on your urban weapon of choice these days – the iPhone 3G and its predecessor, the iPhone. Speck has created this niche with its QwickDraw holster-style case that features the super secure Speck “Qwick Latch” technology that keeps your phone locked in place so it wont fall out no matter what rigorous activity you’re involved in at the moment.
Featuring a sleek, unassuming design, QwickDraw’s soft, lined snug-fit cradle securely holds your phone without scratching or scuffing. The versatile rotating belt clip allows for a full range of horizontal or vertical positions on a waistband or belt and offers fast, easy access and removal of the phone via the Qwick Latch feature. The case comes in black and has a textured surface with stitching details. The QwickDraw fits both iPhone 3G and the original iPhone and is available now for $29.99.
Well, if you know someone who is always on the up and about, the QwickDraw case would definitely make for a suitable Christmas present.
Here’s Your Perfect Gift this Holiday: Paper Airplane Launcher
Some of you might be stumped as far as what to buy the fellow gadget lover this year, but I was fortunate enough to stumble upon something that is absolutely perfect: the Electric Paper Plane Launcher.
Some of you might remember making paper planes in order to pass the time in boring classes. Apparently, some designers at Middlesex University decided to take paper airplane design one step higher when they created this kit.
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Creative Vado HD
It seems like everyone is getting into the compact high definition video camera act. First it was the Kodak Zi6, then it was the Flip Video Mino HD. It appears that Creative has now stepped into the ring as they have recently unveiled the new Vado HD.
The Vado HD is meant to be an upgrade of Creative’s Vado, and it has a similar flexible USB arm. The screen is slightly larger, and the built-in memory has been doubled to that of 8GB. This is enough memory to shoot about 2 hours of footage in HD mode, which is shot with a 1280 x 720 CMOS sensor in H.264 AVI format at 30 fps. The user also has the option of shooting in VGA mode at 640 x 480 resolution for about 8 hours.
The Vado HD has something that the aforementioned Zi6 and Mino HD didn’t have: an HDMI connection, as well as some included HDMI cable. The Vado HD package also comes with a protective case, USB extension cord, and software for editing videos as well.
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Fitness Cube: One compact fat-burning machine
One of the biggest problems with home exercise equipment is that it takes up too much space. Not only that, these exercise machines usually don’t blend in aesthetically with most rooms. Unless you have a spare room that you can exercise in, you might as well join a gym.
That, or purchase The Fitness Cube, which is designed to “change your body, not your interior”. The Fitness Cube is a multi-purpose exercise machine that is compact (50 x 50 x 50 cm) and easily portable at about 15kg.
The Fitness cube is packed full of exercise bars that can be attached to cables within the Fitness Cube. The user has the option of adjusting the resistance on these cables, so he or she can accomplish about 30 different exercises at varying levels. The exercise mats are also compact and designed to fold and fit on the cubic frame.
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Gadgety Stocking Filler Gift Ideas
Looking for a few stocking fillers, gadgets to the rescue!
Astronaut Chicken Space Dinnerl – $6.95
This Astronaut Chicken Space Dinner is a complete dehydrated meal and a great way to get those future astronauts to eat their peas. The dinner includes freeze-dried Chicken and Rice, Peas and Instant Chocolate Pudding. It’s easy to prepare and fun for kids, college students, busy adults, everyone! And, yes, the astronauts still eat this sort of stuff on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station.
The Astronaut Chicken Space Dinnerl is available from Amazon for $6.95.
Each tube of Japanese Pill Towels contains 10 pills. Each pill is really a towel seed harvested in Japan. Just hold a pill under water and it blossoms into a multipurpose towel – perfect for cleaning your hands after each ninja or space mission. And if you want to be super clean, might we recommend also carrying some Dissolving Travel Toiletries (see related items below). Then you can make sure you are always as clean as your mind is. Ok, bad example.
The Japanese Pill Towels is available from Think Geek for $7.99.
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The Laser-Etched Wooden Bulb
I’m not really sure what the fascination is with making wooden gadgets, but here’s another one to add to the list. Now you can purchase a wooden bulb to go with your wooden keyboard and bamboo laptop. This odd little bulb no matter where it’s hung is bound to attract attention. Whether it’s good or bad attention is debatable, but it will likely spark conversation either way. It would also create a cool lighting effect on your walls since the wood has a waffle-like pattern.
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Win $100 voting for this week’s coolest gadget
After a one week break it’s time for another coolest gadget of the week, for a chance to win a $50 Amazon voucher simply vote and leave a comment and/or tell a friend via the email (
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Also, we still have 7 Dirt Devils to give away, instructions here. Good luck.
Neuros OS Media Recorder
Many of us have a mix of footage from DVDs, online, video cameras and embarrassingly, on VHS tapes. Well, this gadget will create a digital archive of all of your movies- legally! The Neuros OSD Media Recorder will encode video and audio for playback on devices such as laptops and iPods.Not only is it a back up in case your DVD set gets stolen, lost or scratched but you can now watch your movies on a range of different mediums.
The full post can be found on Gaj-It.
R2-D2 Teams With R2-D1 for Music
George Lucas must be rolling in the bucks he has earned from Star Wars officially licensed products. This time it is the Star Wars R2-D2 Speaker Set. You get both R2-D2 and R2-D1. Each has detailed decoration with movable arms and foot, and is about 6″ high. Plug into your iPod or MP3 player and flip the droid’s head up for speaker usage. The pair comes at a price of $39.99.
The full post can be found on Robot Snob.
Fridge Magnet Digital Photo Frame
“Why try and reinvent the wheel, when you could whack a magnet on the back of it and slap it on your fridge. Digital photo frames are not exactly new tech but the simple idea of whacking it on your fridge is. This
fridge magnet digital photo frame is a brilliant piece of thinking and would make an ideal prezzie for any photo (or fridge) fanatic.”
The full post can be found on Zath.
Mystical Fire
Conjuring a light show in an open fire is no longer the realm of just wizards. Mystical Fire powder contains the same chemicals found in fireworks, without the explosives. Throw 1-3 packets of powder on any indoor/outdoor fire, stand back and enjoy the dazzling light show.
The full post can be found on Coated.com.
Peanut butter machine
Make your own peanut butter at home. Just tip the peanuts in, chose from crunchy or smooth and you’ll have your own peanut butter in minutes. You can also try using other nuts like cashews or macadamia and it’ll even do you a nice humus with chick peas.
The full post can be found on Decide What to Buy.
Easy Bloom Plant Sensor
Ever wondered what plants will grow in your yard? Zone maps aren’t very site specific, and they keep changing due to global warming. The EasyBloom Plant Sensor solves all these problems. Just place this gadget in a growing location, whether inside or out, for 24 hours. It will collect data on light, temperature, humidity, and soil moisture. Then plug your Easy Bloom into the USB port on your computer, and it will recommend plants that are perfect for your specific microclimate. The Easy Bloom also can diagnose why certain plants are failing to thrive in your garden or home. The EasyBloom Plant Sensor makes growing plants easy!
The full post can be found on Really Natural.
Gas Powered Party Blender
C’mon in! You can be that guy when you show up at your next block party, cookout, or other event with this Party Blender. With a powerful 23cc 4-stroke gasoline engine and detachable 85 ounce pitcher, making frosty drinks for everyone is easy–just grab the handlebars, hit the throttle button, and let ’er rip. 36″ long legs telescope so you can position the Party Blender at the height you want.
The full post can be found on RGS.
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