Spotlight Gadget: EZ Plug Wall Adapter
This looks like a useful adapter. I know that since replacing my worn out wall sockets, that removing cords has been much too difficult.
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December 2006
Spotlight Gadget: MonsterPod
Small tripod that uses a viscoelastic Morphing Polymer base to allow it to stick to almost anything for up to 10 minutes.
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Insignia NS-DV2G and NS-DA1G Digital Media Players
People reading this site are no doubt well aware of my love for all things iPod. I’ve been a fan for years now, and have eight of them (various models) strewn around my house in drawers and gear bags. Although I’ve tested many other brands of digital audio players, I always come back to the iPod as my favorite. Today I’m going to tell you about the Insignia NS-DV2G and NS-DA1G players from Best Buy. These are great alternatives… dare I say that they might even be a better choice than the iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle!
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Who Wants an iPod Shuffle?
A brand new 2nd generation Apple iPod Shuffle appeared in my mailbox yesterday (a gift from a business contact). Since I already have one of my own, I thought I’d play Santa and offer it up to one of you wonderful readers. Yeah, I’m nice like that ;o) So how do you get this nifty
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Advanced Brain Trainer – Palm OS Game
I’m a sucker for IQ tests and ‘brain building’ programs, which considering that I am a major idiot (at least according to my very intelligent kids) is probably a waste of time. Recently, I fell in love with the Nintendo DS game ‘BrainAge‘. This is a real tragedy since I don’t have a Nintendo. (Hmmm, this may be a sample of why my kids call me an idiot!)
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Spotlight Gadget: Shuffle Travel Dock
Nifty little USB dock for Apple’s 2nd generation iPod shuffle.
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Tom Bihn Cafe Bag
Whoo hoo, it’s time for another gear bag review! Yay! Yes, there really is cause for excitement this time. Why? Because I think that I’ve finally found my around-town / out-for-lunch gear bag! I’ve been searching for the perfect small bag that I can stow inside my everyday bag (right now that is a custom Bagaboo messenger bag) and then take with me when I go to lunch. My criteria has been a bag to carry my wallet, phone, a pen, sunglasses and a few other things as necessary. My quest has brought me to the Tom Bihn Cafe Bag.
iPlayMusic
I don’t normally talk a lot about PC or Mac computer software, but I wanted to mention a fun title that just crossed my path. It is an instructional program from iPlayMusic.com that can help you learn to play guitar and sing songs for your kids. The Play Music Together title is available for the
Anydrive 3 Wireless Transmitter and Card Reader with LCD
A couple of years ago, Julie did a review on the Anydrive Car MP3 and FM Modulator from Merconnet. In case you don’t remember, or never read the review, the device allowed you to plug in your USB flash memory storage apparatus and wirelessly broadcast the output to a FM radio.
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Spotlight Gadget: iTWYF
Leather gloves with special points built into the fingertips to allow you to interact with your electronic devices.
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PicooZ RC Helicopter
Every year, there are a handful of toys that end up on the holiday gift wish lists of kids all over the country. I can remember 5 years ago when it was the Bit Char-G / Microsizer tiny remote controlled cars. Even my Dad stood in line at Radio Shack to get one (for himself!). This year one of the popular toys is again a remote controlled device. But this time it is not a car… it’s a tiny helicopter called the PicooZ.
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This and That
Do any of you have one of those cool Philips Ambilight TV sets? If so, check out these HD movie trailers from MSN that have been made especially for it. MSN HD Trailers — If you’re having problems figuring out gift ideas for family and friends, you might want to try this online tool from
Spotlight Gadget: SmartShopper
Tell this little gadget the names of items you need to buy and it will record them and then print out a categorized list via its built-in printer.
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I’m electronic
Check out this crazy t-shirt from the Software Hut. It’s called the T-Qualizer. This shirt doesn’t use LEDs. Instead it uses ultrathin electroluminescent technology and a sound activated sensor to display a live equalizer on your chest in response to music. The equalizer display is powered by 4 AAA batteries (not included) that are housed
Spotlight Gadget: USB Powerstick
Rechargable power source that renews devices and charges through a USB port and swappable tips.
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emWave Personal Stress Reliever
Would you believe me if I told you that a plastic device the size of a deck of cards could improve your life? The folks at HeartMath claim that this is possible with their emWave personal stress reliever unit. The emWave is a hardware version of their emWavePC software product that uses a form of biofeedback to help you learn to breath and think your stress away. I don’t know about all of you, but I’m all for finding a way to alleviate some of my day to day stress.
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Sega Toys idog mini
Remember my iFish review? I’m amazed that the video in that particular review continues to be one of the most viewed videos on this site. If you are a fan of novelty toys like the iFish, you should enjoy this review of Sega Toys latest offering: the idog mini. My friends at AudioCubes.com recently sent me the Blue version of this plastic dog.
Shuffle off to Buffalo
Accessories for the 2nd gen iPod shuffle are starting to trickle in. I actually received something today in the mail from Rhinoskin that I want to tell you all about. They are called iPod Shuffle Accents and come in packs of 4 for $19.95. Each Accent is a small neoprene lined 100% anodized aluminum shell.
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Shots and Glyphs
I had another “this is why I love my PDA” moments today… I had a doctor’s appointment to get a cortizone shot in my shoulder. Shots don’t usually bother me, but just the thoughts of having one in a joint was making me a bit nervous. Lucky for me, my hour wait to get into
Knee Defender
Here’s a handy gadget to have around if you’re constantly getting your knees smashed by the seat in front of you on an airline- the aptly named “Knee Defender” from Gadget Duck.