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Phantom Keyless Home Entry

by Mark R - on July 18, 2011

Considering that there is an App for just about everything now, I am not surprised that there is mobile software to replace one’s keys.

Phantom Smart Home’s new Keyless Home Entry system recently announced a new lock system that allows the user to unlock their door with a smartphone application. It uses Bluetooth technology, and users have to set up the lock to recognize their mobile phones before they leave.

In case of lost phone, it only takes a simple re-pair. That is, you will have to pair it again with your new phone. It is a hassle, but at least you won’t have to replace your locks. You can also use a regular key if you’re still into that old-school, non-digital thinking.

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gScreen SpaceBook dual-screen laptop

by Mark R - on July 17, 2011

Just so you know that you are not dreaming, you are seeing a laptop with dual screens. I’m pretty certain that someone has probably invented this before, as who wouldn’t want a dual-screen laptop? After all, I usually have three windows going on my laptop at any given time.

The gScreen SpaceBook has two 17.3 inch screens. It also has a quad-core Intel Core i7-740M processor, 8GB of RAM, as well as a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M video card.

Does that sound good to you? It certainly does to me. Right now, I am in the process of learning how to create apps. I could sure use a dual-screen laptop for my work. Here is the downside: it weighs in at ten pounds.

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Cyber Snipa Sonar Portable Mini Speaker

by Edwin - on July 17, 2011



Looking for a spanking new portable speaker? Well, if you love taking the wireless route, you might want to check out the foxL v2 Bluetooth speaker that we looked at yesterday, but for those who want something which is a whole lot more affordable (the price will be discussed later on in the extended post), then you won’t go wrong with the Cyber Snipa Sonar Portable Mini Speaker.

As mom used to say – do not judge a book by its cover, and a No Fear T-shirt had this words emblazoned on it, “It is not the size of the dog in a fight that matters, but the size of the fight in the dog” – or something to that effect. Well, the same applies to this relatively tiny speaker, where it’s capability betrays its physical form factor.

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Circulation Improving Leg Wraps

by Edwin - on July 17, 2011

No, this device is not, I repeat, is not a shambo or a Subway wrap. Instead, it intends to bring relief to those who suffer from sore muscles as well as poor circulation in the lower part of your body. For instance, the Circulation Improving Leg Wraps are capable of inflating or deflating accordingly to help improve circulation, give those overworked, sore muscles a nice workout, while reducing the amount of swelling in your lower extremities.

Some might go as far as to say this is similar to hospital compression boots which stimulate circulation in sedentary patients. The leg wraps themselves will boast half a dozen airbags which wrap around the whole leg, inflating and deflating so that your blood vessels will get some assistance to expand and contract. The compression intervals will help stimulate circulation in the thighs, hamstrings, calves, and feet, which in turn facilitates blood flow back to the heart.

With a corded remote, you can opt from three levels of intensity and have the luxury of seven programs to choose from, where these will pinpoint different areas and at varying intervals. Bring some much needed relief home for $149.95, what say you?

Mario Memory jogs the gray matter

by Edwin - on July 16, 2011

For those who have had a taste of Mario Party before, you know just how much fun the game was in its many iterations across different consoles, be they portable or home-based models. Of course, the “more the merrier” adage applies here beautifully, as playing with a computer opponent just lacks that edge of competitiveness, especially when a computer remains numb to your cussing.

What about Mario Memory? Well, you can say that a video game has been brought to the real world. What was once known as a concentration game, the $15.99 Mario Memory takes the popular plumber’s franchise and makes it physical. It is hoped that you will have a better time bonding with your family via this game, not to forget helping you (and everyone else’s) memory improve.

It doesn’t matter if you have no friends, you can always opt to go up against yourself if you so desire, but where’s the fun in that? There are 54 chance cards featuring your favorite Mario characters & scenery, while 20 item cards will add a whole new fun game mechanic. How’s your memory after giving this game a go?

Soundmatters foxL v2 Bluetooth stereo speaker

by Edwin - on July 16, 2011



Remember back in the day when video games came with nothing but beeps and boops? The advent of advanced audio quality in video games certainly brought the immersion level to a totally different experience. Fast forward to today, and you will get decent audio and video playback on most devices, but the built-in speakers on your iPhone, iPod, iPad or other portable media player and tablet for that matter probably won’t be able to quite rock the house down.

What can you do? Why, hook it up to an external speaker, of course. Some might want to do it the wired way, but others prefer the wireless lifestyle, which is where the Soundmatters foxL v2 Bluetooth stereo speaker comes in handy. Read all about it in the extended post.

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Cadence 4-Bit Steel Watch

by Edwin - on July 15, 2011

You know how the ladies love their handbags and shoes to bits and can never get enough of them? Well, guys have their interest in some form of bling as well, and more often than not they come in the guise of watches. Yes sir, those expensive timepieces that you have always peered through the showcase glass when you were a kid, wondering to yourself just how the heck does one have to do in life in order to purchase one? After all, names such as Rolex and Patek do not come cheap, numbering in the tens of thousands for a high end model.

Well, how about a substitute that shows the world you are sophisticated and yet simple enough to not base your self-worth on a timepiece? This is where the Cadence 4-Bit Steel Watch comes in, as a new addition to their line of 4-Bit Watches, otherwise known as the 4-Bit Steel. Similar to the rest of its predecessors, this new model will rely on 4-bit binary code when its comes to telling the time.

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Asus G74SX gaming notebook launched

by Edwin - on July 15, 2011



Asus intends to up the ante when it comes to the world of gaming notebooks, this time round expanding the Republic of Gamers (ROG) collection with the G74SX model. Just what can you expect from the G74SX? How about incredible visual performance as a staple for starters, thanks to the use of a 2nd generation Intel Core i7 CPU and NVIDIA GTX 560M GPU with 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM? Not only that, the G74SX is said to support the latest Microsoft DirectX11 graphics, making sure your eyes will always experience popping visuals without dropping any frame rates in the process.

Not only that, the G74SX will work in tandem with NVIDIA 3D Vision and 3DTV Play technology, making sure the 3D revolution can be carried with you wherever you go – either that, or you can always hook it up to a 3D-capable HDTV just in case you need a larger viewing real estate.

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