If you use padlocks to secure your property, you might want to check out the abuse tests that Popular Mechanics conducted on several locks from different manufactures. They subjected locks from Master, Franklin, OnGuard and Medeco to Shock, Tensile, Salt-Fog, Gunshots and Bolt-cutter tests. Go read the full report to see which lock stood up […]
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I wanted my dog to actually write the review for the Shapoopie trial period we experienced, but he kept misspelling all the words and it was hard to read. Example paragraph he typed: uy 7KL&:& ypr9e9yha; 7hjksbjkaa Hag;] ]a;48*(&*38848kjkkjmnmn mnnkljkljhg3s So I let him draw some of the illustrations instead. In short, the Shapoopie ($24.95)
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This palm sized RF wireless keyboard from EFO reminds me of the Magic Pro Keyboard that Anita reviewed last month. In addition to the back lit QWERTY keyboard, this little guy also has a touch pad and a laser pointer. It would make a great presentation tool or home theater PC controller and is compatible
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The OttLite company is known for producing lamps and bulbs that provide natural lighting. Their POD Desk Lamp has a 13W OttLite HD bulb that will provide 10,000 hours of task lighting. It also has a charging stand for your phone, MP3 player, or other small device built in to the base. There’s even a wire management system
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With Twournal (currently in private beta) you can immortalize your profound twitterings into an actual paperback book that can include replies and attached Twitpic, Tweetphoto or Yfrog pictures in color or black and white. You have the ability to select which tweets you want to start and end at. You can add a dedication and
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In a world with audio electronics from MP3 players to laptops to iPods to cellphones, a common denominator among them are headphones. Without a good pair of headphones, listening to these devices would just be dull. Able Planet’s Extreme Green Plaid (XNC230G) is the green version of their foldable noise cancellation headphones. They also come
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This Cube Clock from Vat19 looks like a Rubik’s Cube, and it packs a lot of functionality in 27 cubic inches (3″ per side). You turn the top to select the following functions: clock, alarm, date/day of the week calendar, and temperature (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius). It’s powered by one AA battery (not included). The
The Capture case from H20 Audio protects the 5th generation iPod Nano from water, sweat and dirt when you surf, snorkel, swim and run. It’s a heavy duty polycarbonate case with play through buttons what allow you to use all the features of your media player, including the ability to use the video camera under
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The Flying Mouse from Brando, is a USB 2.4GHz Wireless controller with a built in accelerometer. It has buttons for multimedia functions like Play/Pause, Prev, Next, and volume. There is also a scroll wheel and left / right mouse buttons. The size and shape of this device looks like a TV remote control and I
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The Quattro Giga notebook from the MoMA Store has a red leather cover. The replaceable notebook inside has 144 blank pages. The gadgetry in this notebook is found in the black strap closure. There’s a removeable 4GB USB flash drive in the strap, and the cap stays attached to the leather notebook so you won’t
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I’ve recently been assimilated into the cult of Android. So much so that I’m ditching my iPhone 4 and AT&T in favor of the Droid X, which I have on order from Verizon and due to arrive soon. I chose the Droid X after using it for 2 weeks and then comparing it to the
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This little MP3 player from Target (online only) is based on Miffy, a little rabbit character created by the Dutch artist Dick Bruna. The Latte Miffy MP3 Player stands about 2.5″ tall, has 2GB of memory, and a battery with up to 12 hours playback time. You can play MP3 and WMA files that you
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Hey I found this on Lifehacker, Hipmunk gives you a gantt-chart view of flights at a glance. Thanks to Lifehacker SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The BlueAnt Q2 bluetooth headset is billed as “the best sounding headset ever built”. Well, that’s a tall order. Most bluetooth headsets I’ve tried range from merely acceptable, to rotten. How does the BlueAnt Q2 fare, and what extras are packed on board? SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Tocky is an updated version of Clocky – the mobile alarm clock. And by “mobile”, I mean that it will roll around the floor of your bedroom when the alarm goes off. The idea is that you’ll be required to drag your dead butt out of bed to chase it down to turn it off.
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Microsoft has announced their partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to create the Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 Special Edition pink mouse, just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. 10% of the selling price will be donated ($4 per mouse) to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest and
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This Two-Way Movie Frame and Stand holds your iPad in the landscape orientation for easy viewing. You can turn the stand and use it as a typing stand. A PET screen protector is also included with the frame. This frame stand is $24.99 from Buy.com. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Ok, not really, but close. The iPad and E-Reader Recliner from LapWorks is an adjustable desk stand with rubber cushions for your iPad’s or favorite eBook reader’s top and bottom edges. It adjusts quickly and easily to any viewing angle. It’s priced $34.95 and comes with a 6 month warranty. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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I reviewed the Orb Audio Mod2 Home Theater System 2 yrs ago and continue to be impressed by them. Now Orb is offering the same excellent sounding speakers in a small system for your computer or TV that does not require a large AV receiver. This new system includes 2 Orb Mod1 or Mod2 speakers and a tiny audiophile quality
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There’s nothing unusual about this USB flash drive other than its form. Remove the little silver robot’s head to access the 4GB USB flash drive. He keeps a hold on his head, so you don’t have to worry about misplacing the cap to your drive. There’s a clip on his back, so you can carry
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