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Electronic Gadgets, Medical Gadgets

New thermometer line ready to see action

by Edwin - on December 31, 2009

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American Scientific Resources, better known as ASR for short, has just announced that they will be rolling out a new range of affordable yet revolutionary, 5-in-1 non-contact thermometers that were specially designed to meet the needs of consumers and healthcare workers globally. Instead of the usual glass-and-mercury combination, these new non-contact thermometers are a snap to use, where it is able to provide instant temperature reading that is accurate as well, while making kids (and some adults) more comfortable since they no longer need to have something probing their orifice – whether it is from the top or at the bottom. Too bad for the little ones, as I clearly remember be paedatrician offering me lollipops after taking my temperature as a form of goodwill.

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Home Gadgets

Inflatable Serving Bar

by Edwin - on December 31, 2009

inflatable-serving-barChristmas is over, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be holding any more parties or large family gatherings in your home down the road! Why not make things easier with the Inflatable Serving Bar that introduces convenience to your guests, as it sits on top of a standard table with the ability to hold ice so that your salads and finger food will remain fresh hours after being exposed to the air. Storage is also a snap, since you can just deflate it and fold it somewhere even if you have limited space left at home. Made from PVC, you will need to purchase our own air pump unless you have the lungs of Hercules to inflate this through your mouth. Good thing it comes with its own repair kit, but we would still advise you to keep it out of reach of dogs, cats and mischevious kids. The Inflatable Serving Bar retails for $19.95.

Electronic Gadgets, Vehicle Gadgets

Talking Tire Gauge

by Edwin - on December 31, 2009

talking-tire-gaugeHaving the right tire pressure is essential if you want to have a safe drive wherever you go, so make sure you check the condition of your vehicle before making any long road trips. We’ve seen digital tire gauges and solar-powered ones before, but none of them speak out to you. This time round, the Talking Tire Gauge comes in the form of a key chain with LED light that shows the current tire pressure reading in low light conditions while speaking it as it is to double confirm those who “see without seeing”. The Talking Tire Gauge retails for $14.99 a pop.

Home Gadgets, Pet Gadgets

Spillarium does not spill out fish

by Edwin - on December 30, 2009

spillariumThe Spillarium is a hybrid home ornament that spills water but not your precious live fish within – making it more than a half-decent home decorative fixture that will definitely have guests over puzzle it out, thanks to the wonders of optical illusion.

Water cascades from the side of the bowl – creating the illusion of an aquarium that’s perilously losing water – into the koi goldfish base, and back into the aquarium. A filter at the spout prevents daredevil fish from plunging over the falls. An integrated pump continuously cycles water through a sponge and charcoal filtration system and helps maintain the proper water level inside the aquarium. LED lights in the base cast a warm, colorful glow throughout the bowl. The five-gallon aquarium accommodates up to five fish. Includes artificial fish and plants, a fish net, cleaning brush, and fish food. Plugs into AC.

If you want something vastly different from the usual aquarium, the Spillarium is worth considering at $129.95 a pop, although don’t expect to rear a whole school of ornamental fish due to the limited space.

Audio/Video Gadgets, Childrens Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets

Discovery Drumset

by Edwin - on December 30, 2009

discovery-srumsetYou don’t need to wait for birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas to give gifts to a loved one, and kids of all ages definitely love presents without any occassion! The Discovery Drumset might be your next purchase in line, as it will help hone your little one’s hand-eye co-ordination since one needs to follow the lights to play a song, but the more musically inclined will be able to create their own tunes with the ability to choose from eight drum rhythms. Powered by a quartet of AA batteries, it is currently on sale for $19.99.

Home Gadgets

Dymo Rhino 101 isn’t much, but it is convenient

by Mark R - on December 30, 2009

rhino_101It’s been a while since we reviewed the Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo, with its awesome ability to print labels without any ink. I would have to say that the Dymo Rhino 101 is probably its poor cousin.

Of course, there really isn’t anything technical with the Rhino 101, really. It doesn’t have a keyboard, or anything to type out individual letters. In fact, it really is just a glorified roll of white tape.

Because of this, my source really bad-mouthed this product, going so far to deem it unnecessary. I would agree that you could probably do the same thing with some white tape and a Sharpie, but the Rhino 101 gives you something that you need for that: a flat surface.

That’s right, if you just had white tape and a Sharpie marker, than you would have to tear the tape, stick the tape, and hope that whatever you stuck it on would be flat enough for you to write on it. The Rhino 101 provides that flat surface, so you can just write what you want in the space provided, tear off, and stick it to anything, even carpet.

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Gaming Gadgets, Toys

WiiWaa: Clearly the most fun you can have with the Wii and a stuffed toy

by Mark R - on December 30, 2009

If you look at the WiiWaa, you might just see a freaky looking stuffed toy with a Wiimote shoved down its throat. However, you should not judge it too harshly, because I personally believe that the WiiWaa is poised to start a new revolution in interactive gaming for the pre-tween crowd.

As you can see from the video, a whole world of possibilities is available to the one who force-feeds this little monster a motion-controller.

When the youngster wiggles the WiiWaa to make him walk, it actually makes the video game character walk in the game. If little junior wiggles the WiiWaa slowly, then it’s like its sneaking up on someone, perfect when approaching sleeping giants. Uh-oh, the giant is starting to wake up! Little junior better make the WiiWaa duck.

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