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Car Seat Tray for Eating, Surfing While Driving

2009-03-24T19:02:00.000-07:00

The full name of this car-seat tray contains, like a fractal or a strand of DNA, the entirety of the product itself. Behold, the Portable Car Auto Seat Mount Tray Laptop Table Cup Holder.

The flip-down tray is very similar to those found on the back of airline seats and presumably, although it isn’t listed, contains the best function of the in-flight table: If somebody especially annoying is sitting behind you, a quick, jerky reclining of your own seat will send scalding liquid into the passenger’s lap. It’s a method I find ideal for keeping errant children in line.

The tray, while hideous, actually looks pretty useful, especially in its laptop bearing ability. Oddly, though, it also clamps onto the steering wheel, a spectacularly bad idea, although the blurb warns us against doing this while driving.

On the other hand, perhaps the target demographic – "a salesman or insurance adjuster who needs to give estimate via his laptop right on the spot" – might consider using this whilst driving at high speed on a deserted, winding country lane. With their eyes closed. Just a suggestion. $15.

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Red Hot Chili USB drive spices up your data

2009-02-19T00:18:00.000-08:00

USB flash drives come in unusual shapes these days. The latest we’ve got here is one that is shaped like a red hot chili. This Red Hot Chili USB drive has a 4GB storage capacity for your data.

It can be attached to the keys for ease of bringing it along anywhere you go. It’s a handy piece for storing your data and keeping them cooking hot. For only $13, you can get it from Sourcingmap.

Bamboo Speakers Aren't Just For Looks, Are Really Made of Bamboo

2009-02-13T00:07:00.000-08:00

Any set of speakers that only push 2W and cost $30 probably aren't the greatest, but you have to respect any piece of electronic gadgetry that's made of ACTUAL FREAKING BAMBOO.

According to Gadgets Alerts, the company chose bamboo because it provides a greater sound range than similarly spec'd speakers, but who knows for sure. Clearly, the reason for buying these is for geek bragging rights.

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The Novelty 4 Port USB Pink Revolving Hub

2009-02-10T18:29:00.000-08:00

Here’s another USB hub to add to the long list. This one would be better suited for the ladies that love all that is pink and want something they can easily toss into their purse. Of course, it might cause an issue if you have crumbs or anything that might get into the hub. However, it would blend in perfectly with any other female products you might have or pink gadgets.

It features 4 ports to keep all of your gadgets covered. It only states that it supports XP and Vista though, which might make this not such a great option for those that like to switch between their PC and Mac. That is, if their Mac isn’t running Windows, if it is then you’ll still be alright. The hubs revolve to make plugging in gadgets with oversized plugs a lot more convenient. You can purchase the Novelty Shaped 4 Port USB Pink Revolving Hub for $7.99 on Sourcing Map.

Valentine USBs - Heart Necklace Flash Drive Lets You Store Digital Love Letters

2009-02-03T19:00:00.000-08:00

The Heart-Shaped USB Drive is a great gift for your girlfriend, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up.

The heart USB drive can double as a necklace so your honey can take it with her everywhere.… [Source]

Green Laser Pointer with Star Projector

2009-02-02T19:14:00.000-08:00

This pen-shaped device acts as a normal green laser pointer for presentations etc., it is also a "disco laser" with its star cap applied. It can project millions of stars in your room with amazing effects. The stars are constantly moving and morphing. The Disco Laser Pointer uses 2 AAA batteries and it is available now from SourcingMap for $24.99.

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Unique Soda Cup Telephone

2009-01-05T18:44:00.000-08:00

What a unique design like a Soda cup painted in green with pattern which is an perfect decoration in your bedroom home, office desk or anywhere as you like. It will be a surprised and funny present to your friends. This Soda Cup phone can be yours for $12.99 and works just like an ordinary phone. LOL, just cheer ...

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Top 10 Valentine's Day Gadget Gifts for 2009

2008-12-26T00:17:00.001-08:00

Every February, just as you get over dropping a wad of cash on Christmas, retailers unite to convince you to buy even more shit for other people. This time around, for the ones you want to have sex with. And if you think the mere act of buying something on or before the 14th is enough to get you laid, these gifts would beg to differ.

Myth: Women hate gadget gifts. Truth: We know (from experience, believe it or not) that isn't true. While the old adage about never giving a woman a gift that plugs in is generally good advice, it's more rooted in men thoughtlessly giving presents they like than the often-erroneous assumption that gals and gadgets don't mix. All you need to do is pair some thought with your tech toy, and you just might reach her On switch.

But where to start? That's where we come in. Guys, we've got 10 Valentine's Gifts for your sweetheart — from tech fashion to MP3 players made for romance — to help you navigate your way through this delicate obstacle course. Yes, buying gadgets for women can be done successfully. Yes, come with me.

10. Newman MP3 Players: Two Hearts Beat as One

Aw, look at this pair of little music players from Chinese manufacturer Newman. The two MP3 players can work perfectly apart, but put them together for the complete experience of … two MP3 players being near each other. Kinda like your relationship, no? Notice the two face silhouettes kissing each other as the two halves are brought together. Details are scarce, but the player supports MP3 and WMA audio formats, and their touching design operates by, you guessed it, touch-sensitive controls. You might want to keep this idea in mind for next year's Valentine's Day, because it's not quite available stateside just yet.

9. Chocolate-Dipped Jalapenos

They say a woman's brain responds to chocolate very much the same way it does to sex, so clearly chocolate is the kind of gift you want to use to get her brain in the right place. But regular chocolate is for chumps. These chocolate jalapenos tell your girl "I think you need to pack on a few pounds, then spend a few hours on the shitter getting rid of it again." Romance may be dead but burning squirts are timeless.

8. Small Valentine Gift Party Favor Red Paper Box with Heart Design

These Stunning Red Paper Gift Boxes suitable for Valentine's Day, Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Graduation, Wedding and more. Simplify your gift wrapping with a the Valentine's day themed gift box. Present will be more special when you wrap it in the classy box.

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7. Your Face on Adam and Eve Artwork

History is rife with historical lovers, from Antony and Cleopatra to Romeo and Juliet to Mr. Miyagi and Daniel Laruso. Being immortalized with your lover as one of those couples probably seems like fun to someone in the theatre crowd, but even they might be hard pressed to find all that much romance in having their faces grafted onto Adam and Eve, a couple who probably did not have all that much hot, nasty sex with the face of an Old-Testament God scowling down at them all day.

6. Valentine Lovely Boy Girl Kissing Doll Telephone

Are you looking for a Valentine gift to your sweetheart in the coming valentine's day?These two lovely doll will be an perfect attractive present.Music with kiss sound, flashing colorful light with action. [Source]

And the two telephone are good gifts too. Yes, The fantastic Red Lips Telephone is shaped in the classic style lips of Marilyn Monroe. Sexy and charming, special design give you special fun. [Source]

Hot Hamburger Phone! The Hamburger Phone - Just like the one used in Juno. Juno uses this kind of Corded Hamburger Telephones to call a women's health clinic in the film. Wonderful gift for friends and kids! Awesome movie. [Source]

5. Fiber-Optic Halter: Moral Fiber

Check out this halter top with fiber optic light running all through it. The $150 shirt's lighting can shine for 12 hours on a set of three AAA batteries, and it runs as cool as your lady is hot while she's wearing it. The low-voltage light strands are barely visible by day, but get her in a dimly-lit atmosphere and watch her light up the night. You can't fold these shirts, but after a smoky, sweaty night out on the town they are thankfully hand-washable. The tech is available in a variety of styles and colors, and there's even a muscle shirt for guys. [Source]

4. Stylish Couple Key Chain Ring Love Metal Keychain , Fashion Jewelry

I Love You Design Pair Couple Key Chain with Heart Pendant

With "I love you" design which carved on the heart. Heart pendant key chain are made of metal for durable to use. Not only can hold your keys and also a great decoration. With magnetic function when you put them together. [Source]

Fashion Jewelry LOVE COUPLE Phone String - I lover you

Romantic and novelty Heart Couple Keychain Metal Love Key Chain Ring for yourself, friends or your loved ones! This Couple Keychain can be separated or joined together as there is magnet in it, special design which makes it a perfect valentine gift, it is a great gift to receive or give! [Source]

Fashion Jewelry LOVE COUPLE Phone String - I lover you

Fashion Jewelry Men's Silver Chain "Love" 007

3. Boobies Mouse Pad and Mini Red Love Heart Optical Laptop USB PC Computer Mouse

What you tell her: It's for you baby, to protect your wrists because of all that computer work you do.

Why it's for you: I love seeing you fondle another woman's boobs, even if it's a fake, rubberized woman.

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2. Romantic Musical Red Rose Flower Best Gift for Your Lover

Need Something Special for your Sweetheart? Why give her an ordinary red rose when you can give her one that plays music! This musical rose made from Polyester and plastic, with a red heart flashlight, romantic and charming, this special rose will give you sweetheart great pleasantly surprised! [Source]

1. Jib Jab Striptease Video

Here's a Valentine's Day gift that won't cost you a thing, but you might want to back it up with some candy or at least a card: a special (but tame) Valentine's Day striptease video from Jib Jab. You remember these clowns, don't you, the ones who lampooned both Bush and Kerry with that viral video in the '04 campaign? This goof electro-magically keys your face on a guy stripping for his mate (whose face you also supply — be sure to include the right gal's pic), something that you might be able to do in person, but this might go over better because it's not even supposed to be sexy. Might be good for a chuckle or two, and ladies, you can be the star of your own striptease, too.

Finally, I wish everyone a happy valentine's day in 2009!

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Cute Cartoon Doctor Rabbit USB PC Webcam

2008-12-02T18:24:00.000-08:00

Wondering what to gift your best friend when he/she graduates from med school this year? Look no more, the perfect gift is right here. The all-new Doctor Rabbit web cam is just the right present. It is definitely useful and extremely adorable with its graduation cap and rolled up certificate.

Heck, you can even give it as a gift to any friend who is graduating this year. Its probably one of the most innovative and unique idea for a graduation gift and that is what sets it apart. Doctor Rabbit Web cam comes with a 1.3 Mega Pixel resolution, 1/4" CMOS color sensors, and a large window capture-size of 640 x 480. Priced at $17.99, it is available at sourcingmap.com. So go ahead and give your friends this unique gift that is sure to make them feel special.

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Wireless Lark Doorbell

2008-11-25T17:35:00.000-08:00

Instead of the usual "ding dong!" tune that we hear, why not inject a little bit of nature loving with the Wireless Lark Doorbell? This £7.33 fake lark comes with a 2W speaker and "greens" up your home, bringing a smile to the face of anyone who drops by. At least it is better than a slobbering St. Bernard who gets all excited at anyone who passes by. The sound of birds chirping is also rather relaxing, and won't startle you whenever someone is at the door.

Coughing Screaming Lung Ashtray,are you ready?

2008-11-18T17:53:00.000-08:00

If you have smoker friends who keep coming over and filling your house with smoke, but you don’t want to flat out tell them to stop doing it, you can go for the subtle route… Sort of.

The Coughing Screaming Lung Ashtray isn’t exactly subtle, but it’s better than calling them inconsiderate friends to their face. As long as you don’t mind something this ugly to decorate your living room, it might be effective. When someone places a cigarette in the ashtray, it starts coughing and screaming as if someone had just lit up a lung from the inside.

The good thing? It’s cheap. Once you get rid of their bad habit you can just throw it away. [Source]

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Top 10 Popular Telephone Sets for female Geeks, Can Men Dare to Use?

2008-11-13T00:46:00.001-08:00

"Hello?"
"Hi."
"Who is this?"
"Mum, it's your daughter."
"Oh...I thought this was going to be a joke or something." ...

1. COCA COLA Coke 16oz To-go Cup Telephone w/Ice Cube&Lid [Source]

2. Pinkish Super High-Heel Stiletto Shoe Shape Telephone Corded Phone

This pinkish high heel telephone is made with unique and special design. Soft small black keypad is comfortable to touch. It has Tone/ pause switchable, Redial the last number,Pause and quick flash major functions. It is a perfect gift for you. [Source]

3. Glossy Sexy Rainbown Lips Home Phone Telephone -Red

Unique desktop cord phone,novelty coquettish sexy rainbow lip shape design,its very charming and beautiful!Put it in your house for great decoration,it's also ideal present for lover! Perfect For Valentine Gift! [Source]

4. Fascinating Unique Red French Fries Phones(KXT-115)

Have you get tired of the traditional telephone? Such novelty Phones give you unique feeling! With fascinating French Fries shape, you can Put it in your house as great decoration! Imagine when you hear the novelty telephone ring, holding the Lovely Frog TelePhone, naturely get a brighter mood from it! Please enjoy the happiness from the Red French Fries phone! [Source]

5. Desktop Corded Hamburger Phone Telephone as in JUNO - Yellow

Hot Hamburger Phone! The Hamburger Phone - Just like the one used in Juno. Juno uses this kind of Corded Hamburger Telephones to call a women's health clinic in the film. Wonderful gift for friends and kids! Awesome movie.

The Hamburger Phone - Just like the one used in Juno

PURCHASE WHILE STOCK LASTS. WE ARE HANDLING HUGE DEMAND FROM ENTHUSIASTIC MOVIE FANS.

If you've seen Juno, then you know what this is all about.

And if you haven't seen the movie, what are you waiting on? — it's terrific.

While we can't promise this Hamburger Phone (Cheeseburger Phone) will make you as sharp-tongued and clever as Juno, it will definitely make your cubicle as quirky as her bedroom. [Source]

6. Jordache Jeans Phone

Features LED in use indicator, last number recall, mute button, extra long cord, hearing aid compatible. [Source]

7. Novelty Ms. Piggy Corded Telephone (KXT-112) - YELLOW & White [Source]

8. Weird: Sandwich Phone

We would file this in the “weird” category. This phone is made with fake bred and a regular phone, it doesn’t look very ergonomic and we’re not sure whether or not the surface has residual butter or mayo on it. You can submit ideas to custom phones.

9. Innovative Kelly Apple RJ11 Wired Home Office Table Telephone

New design of this Kelly apple Telephone, you can put it on the wall or the desk both in your home and in the office. It is suitable for family use and ornament, comfortable solid plastic keypad for easy operation! [Source]

10. Beer Phone Essentially Ensures Drunk Dialing

The beer phone isn't the most full-featured phone available, what with its lack of a screen making everything from texting to emailing to web surfing impossible, but it is shaped like a beer bottle. And that's more than you can say for your precious Blackberry or iPhone. Also, it's only $12 because it's actually just a landline phone. So if you've still got a landline for some reason and also like to have normal household objects remind you of your dependence on alcohol, you really can't go wrong. [Source]

Get Top 15 Christmas Gadget Gifts of 2008

2008-11-09T16:37:00.000-08:00

Gifts. Gifts. Gadget Gifts.

Is that what the holidays are all about? Who are you fooling? Of course it is.

Lets face it. There are Gadget gifts and there are good Gadget gifts. You know what I mean. Many times you will open a Gadget gift and say the word "wow". Wow can mean a lot of things. Wow what the hell were you thinking? Or wow I can't believe I really got this :) !!!

What do people really want this holiday under the useless layers of wrapping paper and the obigatory card? Here's the top 15 Gadget gifts that a lot of people really want to get.

1. X'mas Christmas Santa Claus Gadgets
1). X'mas Christmas Santa Claus Corded Phone

Christmas is a special time when practically the whole world looks forward to having a gala time with friends and family. To beautify your home for a Christmas party is a great way to show your love for your loved ones. This Santa Claus corded phone is your ideal Christmas decoration. [Source]

2). Novelty Santa Claus Christmas Stocking 2GB USB Memory Stick

If there was any doubt in your mind at all that the Christmas season has started, that doubt should be vanquished by the novelty Christmas memory stick. Yes, the Christmas stocking USB disk has become the geek gift of choice. With 2GB of storage, it's a cost-effective promotional product. [Source]

3). Mini USB Xmas Christmas Santa Claus + Deer Music Rotate Toy

We are familiar with the story about Christmas Santa Claus with Deer. From this mini USB Xmas Christmas Santa Claus and Deer Music Rotate Toy, you can get music melodies and flashlight enjoyment. This is USB Xmas Toy in novel design and ideal Christmas Gift as well as decoration.The special Music Rotate Toy wish you merry christmas! [Source]

4). Sparkling Christmas Santa Claus USB 4-port Hub

Just when you thought you'd seen every USB gadget, out comes the novelty Santa Claus USB hub! That's right, this USB gadget doesn't require a huge effort to put up or pack away - it's just a matter of finding a free USB port on your PC or notebook and then plugging it in. A great addition to the office and will definitely get people stopping by to talk about this neat Christmas USB Hub ! [Source]

2. Christmas X'mas Tree

1). NEW Christmas Tree Color Flash Light Lamp

Christmas tree Lamp emits different colors gradually,good choice for christmas home decorating,creating special atmosphiere for your family members . [Source]

2). USB Digital Companion LED Flashlight Christmas X'mas Tree [Source]

3). USB Flashlight Santa Claus X'mas Christmas for Notebook PC

If you want to give something timeless and special, give a man the gift of a nice watch. Timepieces are gifts that never get old. Christmas day is coming, are you ready now for celebrating this happy festival? This USB garden pot with Christmas tree for great decorating your private space, this elaborate and perfect artifical Christmas tree with colorful flashlight will make great atmosphere of Christmas Day absolutely Ideal item for Christmas Day! Merry Christmas!!!!! [Source]

4). Mini Key Ring LED Flashlight Spin Christmas X'mas Tree [Source]

3. Interesting Christmas present

1). iDesign SongView iPod Dock

See and control your music from across the room. The SongView Alarm Clock does so much more than dock, play and charge your iPod?. The big-digit, scrolling display rotates time, date, song, artist, playlist and album. The remote controls the SongView, iPod functions and menu navigation. With the stereo speakers delivering rich, clear audio you’ll be able to see, control and enjoy your music without leaving your favorite chair. The sleep mode will play you off to sleep, and the alarm will wake you to the music you choose. The audio line-out, line-in jacks and included 3.5mm cable let you connect to additional speakers, CD or MP3 player. Remote uses a button cell battery (included). [Source]

2). The USB Drumming Snowman

At the push of a button the the drumming Snowman will beat out a Christmas tune on his drums which then flash blue in time with the music. Available to buy online from USBnow for ￡8.99 (about $18). [Source]

3). Novelty Santa Claus USB PC Computer Laptop Video Webcam Web Camera

Exquisite appearance design Santa Claus USB PC Computer Laptop Video Webcam Web Camera for PC user! This USB PC Camera has a high resolution and fast transmission rate, and it is also nice-looking and easy to carry with you, PC Webcam just brings intimate and convenient life experience with your distant friends and families. [Source]

4). USB Christmas Cake Hub

What you see here is one of the worst USB hubs in the world. This time it’s a Christmas cake USB hub. The hub has 4 USB ports allowing you to connect 4 devices to separate ports. It also appears that the strawberries might be USB flash drives. It makes you wonder what’s next in the world if USB. [Source]

5). Giant 36-Inch Christmas Stocking

Hang your stocking by the chimney with care. This beautifully stitched stocking mounts nicely on the mantle or the wall. Featuring classic designs like a gingerbread man, Christmas ornament, snowflake, star and Christmas tree, this stocking truly captures the merriment of the season. Red background with green, blue and white on fleece material. Makes a great gift. Measures 36"L x 14"W. [Source]

6). Red Glowing Eye Boxing Santa Claus Ball Point Pen Christmas Gift

A fun writing utensil for making out your wish list, have you ever seen Santa Claus take part in a boxing game? This boxing ball point pen is the best choice for Christmas Day. It can be used not only as a ball point pen, but also a promotional gift. [Source]

7). Mini Red Love Heart Optical Laptop USB PC Computer Mouse

Your love heart in her/his hand! A Red Love Heart Computer Mouse for your lover!Uxpected Valentine's Day gift idea! Optical Mouse technology works on most surfaces, supports windows 98/ME/2000/XP. [Source]

Cute Furry Bunny USB Webcam Hides Your True Motivations

2008-11-05T17:42:00.000-08:00

This bunny USB webcam looks just like a normal stuffed bunny at first glance (if you ignore the USB cable coming out of his ass), which is perfect for whatever clandestine recording opportunities you're setting up in front of your computer. Of course, there are much easier ways of secretly documeting things than putting a stuffed bunny on your desk or monitor, many of which our own Sean Fallon is intimately familiar with. Sixteen bones and shipping gets you this 1.3-megapixel furry creature—which actually looks more like a dog than a rabbit.

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Color-Changing LED Shower Head

2008-11-05T17:05:00.001-08:00

Nothing’s worse than stepping into a freezing cold shower. Sure, you could have checked the water with your hand to make sure it was warm enough to enter, but who has the time for such things? Time is money!

That’s why this LED shower head is so great. It features color changing LEDs which are temperature sensitive. The light changes from green (when the water is cold) to blue, red, then flashing red as the water’s temperature rises. The LED Shower Head is even pretty eco-friendly. It doesn’t need batteries for power, as the water pressure pushing built-in turbines provide all of the energy it needs. Get your own for only $15.

Top 10 cool USB memory stick make your mouth water

2008-10-20T00:26:00.000-07:00

USB drives comes in thousands of designs and colors, but these 10 are extraordinary weird. Or what do you think? Go ahead, check them out. They are weird! Promise. Hehe.

1. BBQ Drumstick USB 2.0 2GB Flash Memory Drive Disk
How delicious food it is? Really a BBQ drumstick? This is a USB 2GB Memory flash storage drive. Special and useful. Can clip it up to your keychain. [Source]

2. Sushi USB Memory Stick
If you already have bought the USB Sake, you definitely got to have a set of Sushi drives. They come in lots of different models and look really authentic. Don’t eat! Weird, eh? [Source]

3. Partly Pizza USB 8GB Flash Memory Storage U Stick Drive
Removable mass storage device with pizza casing. Easy to use. Built in 8GB memory capacity for easy backup and transport of files. This is a perfect option for anyone needing to carry around large amounts of digital files on them. [Source]

4. USB Sushi Dimsum
This is just another dimsum Sushi USB drive, but they look so authentic that they deserve a better position in this Top 10 list. They even looks sticky! Only 5 weird USB drives to go, hang on! [Source]

5. USB Fish Shrimp
Once again: why? Why on earth would you want to have a little fish shrimp sticking out of your USB port? If you want to make it REALLY weird, combine this one with the USB Spaghetti plate port and you have a truly wild combination. [Source]

6. Layer-Cake Shape USB 4GB Flash Memory Drive Storage
Layer-Cake Shape USB 4GB Indicator Memory Drive! There is a red light indicator when the Layer-Cake USB Drive works. USB 4GB Memory supports USB 2.0 specification for high speed data transfer rate. [Soure]

7. Sake bottle
Now it’s starting to get weird. A USB drive shaped like a Sake bottle? Does that sound like the next big thing? Hehe, I wonder how many of these actually was produced! It’s so weird that it’s cool. [Source]

8. Portable Strawberry USB 4GB Flash Memory U Disk Flash Driver
This 4GB USB flash memory U disk is designed with beautiful and realistic strawberry appearance. Just plug and play into a USB port to use. Special design for easy transportability. It brings great convenience to your life. [Source]

9. Biscuit USB 2.0 4GB Storage Flash Memory Stick Drive
Flash Memory Stick with pocket and layer biscuit shape design. Just plug into your USB port and your computer will immediately detect and configure the disk without restarting your computer Read, write, copy, store, delete files just the same way as you use for a floppy diskette or hard drive. [Source]

10. Hamburger USB 4GB Storage Flash Memory Disk
Hamburger Shape USB 4GB Memory Drive! There is a red light indicator when the Hamburger USB Drive works. USB 4GB Memory supports USB 2.0 specification for high speed data transfer rate. [Source]

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TOP 8 Hottest USB Gadgets for Laptop of 2008

2008-10-14T20:21:00.001-07:00

So you might be like most people, spending all day working in your room or cubicle with the same old stuff plugged into your USB ports. Well today we have put together a list of USB powered devices to help you step outside the box.

Shake things up with these 8 Hottest USB powered devices.

1. Sandal USB Flash Drive
Get ready for the latest item in the never ending stream of weird USB memory sticks - the colorful USB 2.0 compliant and 2GB large flash drive shaped like a sandal. [Source]

2. USB Golf Simulator
If you like to golf but don’t have to time to head out to the course, this simulator is for you. The launchpad plugs into your USB port and syncs up with the included copy of EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour. [Source]

3. Best USB Drive Yet: It 's Full of Beer!
CNK Promotions is hawking these "liquid-filled USB drives." How cool is that? [Source]

4. USB Powered Dart Launcher
This USB dart launcher can be aimed and launched with the included control software. Comes with three foam darts and has a range of 15 feet. [Source]

5. USB Powered Aquarium
Contains life-like animated fish that can be fed and played with via an interactive menu. Also has a blue LED nightlight and flowing water current. [Source]

6. White Embedded 1.3 Mega Pixels Camera Digital USB Microscope
It's a fully functional magnification tool that is plugged directly into a computer so that you can see magnified objects at up to 200X. While you are viewing the magnified objects you can take either 1.3 mega-pixel still shots, or 1.3 mega-pixel AVI movie clips for storage and later viewing. The microscope gets its power directly from the USB port, so you never have to worry about batteries. It saves pictures up to a maximum of 1280X1024, in JPG format, or in AVI format at 30fps under 600 LUX Brightness. It includes an adjustable stand and lens cap. [Source]

7. Mini USB Fridge
This is a Mini Portable Desktop USB Fridge Refrigerator Beverage Can Cool and Hot! With this mini fridge at your side, you can keep your beverage chilled or hot and stay at your computer longer. Easy installation, no driver required, plug and play. [Source]

8. 5 LED Light with Computer USB Fan for Notebook Laptop
2 in 1 design 5 LED Light with USB fan for PC/ Laptop/ Desktop. This is an unusual computer fan with 5 LED light for Notebook and Laptop. Special ON/OFF switches alike mouse click for fan and lamp. Gently adjust the flexible metal neck to position the flylight anyway you wish with the Desk Fan. [Source]

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Collection of TOP 20 Unusual and Strangest Clocks

2008-10-07T01:42:00.000-07:00

Our editors have compiled a list of the "Collection of Unusual and Strangest Clocks" for your enjoyment. Which ones are your favorites?

1. Wooden Block Magic LED Desk Clock
Want a clock with a difference? The secret of the digital display is only revealed through the wood once connected to the mains. It is said that famed artist Michelangelo would look at a piece of stone or wood and see what he was going to sculpt hidden inside. Just like old Mikie, now you too can see into the heart of a chunk of tree. The Wooden LED clock is a marvel of simplistic design. Until you plug it in, it looks like a pretty carved piece of wood. Power it up, and the time glows from inside! Now that's cool. [Source]

2. Time Flies Clock
"Time Flies" are a random congregation of domestic pests who organize themselves in a way which makes them useful by demarcating the twelve numbers of the clock. [Source]

3. Space Age Elegance Time Sphere Clock White
Gideon Dagan's clock captures the essence of pure, minimalist design. A seemingly gravity-defying ball travels around the dial to mark the time, creating an eye-catching illusion. There are too many clock gadgets on the market already, but this one's pretty unique. There's no pointer, just a gravity-defying red ball that presumably is magnetic and follows a magnetic rotor underneath the dial. [Source]

4. Just a Moment Clock

By creating a sequence of analog hours, minutes and seconds, the ‘Just a Moment’ clock both allows us to focus on each chronometric subdivision and forces us to reconsider the familiar angular relationships and shapes of a concentric clock’s hands. Wall-mountable. [Source]

5. Dali Clock
Inspired by Salvador Dali’s surreal paintings, the Dali clock by Chillichilly is perfect compliment to those days when you want to watch time melt away. [Source]

6. Retro Flip Down Clock - Internal Gear Operated
Retro and incredibly slick looking gear operated metallic flip down clock for adding flair to any desktop or table. A true eye catcher, this retro designed timepiece will accurately tell the time all day long. Best gift choice for friends!!Retro and incredibly slick looking gear operated metallic flip down clock for adding flair to any desktop or table. A true eye catcher. Every 60 seconds and hour, the time will flip down automatically, powered by one D battery. This is the retro clock you have been waiting for. [Source]

7. Hard_disk Clock - That's amazing! [Source]

8. Silvery Table LCD Alarm Pendulum Clock with Calendar Chronograph
Silvery pendulum clock with alarm and chronograph functions. It will be a great choice wherever you want to put on even in your office, at home, study etc.[Source]

9. Wood Plinth Clock
A slice of natural acacia with a clear lacquer finish. [Source]

10. Rnd_time Infinite Wall Clock
The most unusual feature of this clock lies in its entirely random application to the wall, hence the name “rnd_time”, where “rnd” is used to indicate the random factor. Each cube is made in nylon plastic, one cube for each hour, another to house the clock hands and battery. [Source]

11. Digimech Clock
Numbers are printed on vertical sliders and only reveal themselves when shifted into perfect alignment with the ‘display box’. When not aligned they look like random, alien forms. [Source]

12. Cathode Ray Tube Clock
As the name implies, this interesting clock -- developed by David Forbes -- consists of a 3-inch cathode-ray oscilloscope that bends the CRT beam to form bright and crisp numbers. [Source]

13. Digital Clock T-Shirt
Powered by 4 x AAA batteries, this "Digital Clock T-Shirt" utilizes an electro-luminescent panel in front to display the time. The batteries -- hidden inside a compartment -- will last between 12 - 36 hours depending on the flashing mode selected. [Source]

14. Rat Race Clock
Amsuing yourself at work just got a bit easier with this "Rat Race Clock". Watch the mechanical rat run on the treadmill moving the "gears that advance the hour and minute hands". Powered by one 4D and two AA batteries, this clock can be had for just $24.99 from ComputerGear. [Source]

15. Honorable Mention - Drill Sergeant Alarm Clock
This alarm clock doesn't come with a built-in MP3 player nor computer but its the first one we've seen that wakes you with a morning bugle call followed by an "inspiring round of orders" from a drill sergeant. It also features an LCD display, AM/FM radio, and even a special button (runs through the whole drill routine) that motiviates you when pressed. [Source]

16. Math Clock for Math Geeks [Source]

17. ChronArte Canna Water Clock is a Series of Tubes, Looks Lovely
Here's some serious clockatude, reminding us of the Internets because it's literally a series of tubes, and it's not a big truck. The Canna Clock by ChronArte consists of a dozen glass tubes with 5.25 gallons of water, filling up as time passes and marked at 10-minute increments. For instance, the clock you see here is telling us it's 9:39.

At 12 o'clock noon and midnight, all the water drains down to the bottom, starting the process all over again. It's a river of time. It costs a river of money, too, $12,000 to be exact.
[Source]

18. Giovannoni Timesphere Alarm Clock
This clock falls into the category of "looks neat, lacks functionality" products. The base of the clock displays the time in an ungoadly ugly typeface that would be hard to read during the groggy morning hours. The floating orb on top—well it doesn't really float at all, it is just an effect to show that it is wireless—projects the time on any surface. While sitting on the base, the wireless orb is charged through induction and once it is completely charged feel free to place it wherever. The orb will project the time onto a wall or surface and easily be lost when kicked or played with by a cat. This alarm clock is available for $150. [Soure]

19. Skeleton Retro Flip Down Desk Clock
Modern and ideal design of this mechanical skeleton retro clock. High quality which is made of metal. With hour,minute and second flip. Easy to set the alarm time, just only to press on the alarm button, and then roll the alarm adjuster, let the alarm mark point to the correct alarm time as you wanted. [Source]

20. Unique Metal Desk Ratchet Silvery Clock
Special and novelty design of this desk clock. Shaped like a ratchet. Special way to read the hour and minute. Made of metal material for much more durable to use. [Source]

References: TOXEL.COM techeblog.com Thanks a lot.

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Collection of Cool Toaster Designs

2008-10-06T02:52:00.000-07:00

Modern toasters come in all shapes and sizes. This post showcases our favorite examples of cool toaster designs.

1. The Scan Toaster
A toaster that can burn pretty much anything onto your morning slice, including the news.

The Scan Toaster connects to a PC over USB and downloads everything from local weather conditions and the current time to the morning’s news headlines. [link]

2. Toaster Teapot
Tea and toast - perfect combination. [link]

3. Nahamer T450 Toaster
The Nahamer T450 is the first environmentally sustainable toaster. It is 20% faster and uses half the energy of a standard 900W toaster by having close-proximity low-temperature heating elements. If only one slice of bread it inserted then only one side of the toaster is turned on.

The window allows you to monitor the brownness of your toast and the Toast Drop system slides your toast straight onto a plate, ready to be eaten. [link]

4. Transparent Toaster Concept
This idea is based on a transparent heating glass technology. Although the glass does not currently get hot enough to toast bread, the vendor explained with some R&D this application may be possible. [link]

5. Trabo “Toast” Toaster
The shiny toaster from Trabo allows you to toast your bread in style.

It’s designed by Gae Aulenti and it comes with a chrome finish, details in red, and the word ‘Toast’ written with embossed letters on the sides. [link]

6. Skull Toaster
This toaster puts skulls on your toast every morning. [link]

7. Six Part Toaster
The Radical Six Part Toaster by Matt Gossington rotates and heats the toast in single compartments. [link]

8. Reggeli Toaster
Contemporary design to suit the modern lifestyle. Toaster has been designed from observing user needs. When not in use the board acts as a lid keeping the toaster clean. When in use, the board acts as one of the following: toast rack, cutting board, and butter board. [link]

9. Rollertoaster
This toaster not only toasts bread, but it also allows the user to watch the slice magically transform before their eyes—from cold and squishy to hot ‘n crispy! Rollertoaster’s compact footprint is exceptionally smaller than conventional toasters and its form is modern, clean-lined, and adaptable to any environment. [link]

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Very interesting, Fun Gadgets - USB Super Kid Flash Drive

2008-09-30T00:34:00.000-07:00

What could be more fun to store your data on than, the USB Super Kid Flash Drive?

This fun USB drive comes with 8GB of storage and comes in a choice of blue, yellow or green, pull his head off to reveal the USB connector and plug the head into your PC.

Here’s the specs.
USB 2.0
Portable and easy operation
Plug and play
Support Windows XP/Vista, MAC OS and Linux
Dimension: 148 x 140 x 28mm (approx.)
Weight: 66g

The USB Super Kid Flash Drive is available to buy online for $38 from Brando.
The article reprinted from: here.

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19 Really Cool Gadgets for Your Office or Cubicle

2008-09-18T17:55:00.000-07:00

The office can be a cold, hard, unfeeling, life-sucking place to spend your working days, but then again you don’t have to live in Dilbertsville. For all the stigma surrounding “the office,” you’re getting unique opportunities to interact with people and your environment in between filing TPS reports.

Here are 19 gadgets that will help to turn that day job prison into a techy heaven!

1. Newton’s USB Cradle

A new take on an old office classic, the USB Newton’s Cradle from Boynq gracefully suspends 4 USB cables aloft like the classic Newton’s cradle, affording you great functionality in a slick form factor.

2. The Stealth Switch - Tap It With Your Foot To Hide Your Games or MySpace Windows At Work

What fun would work be without a little procrastination? This foot pedal attaches to your Windows machine and sits on the floor while you play your games or browse around, carefully avoiding your work. If the boss walks into the room, simply stomp the pedal and it will hide your troublesome open windows! You can snag one now for $39.95.

3. Nappak - Portable Sleeping Cube

A well rested employee is a productive employee. Either that or they’re just lazy! Either way, this portable sleeping cube dubbed the Nappak is sure to provide some peaceful office Z’s for those who need it. Hey, it works for Google!

4. USB Coffee Warmer

Technological convergence can be a great thing. For those of you who require their caffeine fix, this little USB-powered hot plate is your newest best friend. While it won’t bring your cup o’ joe (or favorite tea) to a bubbling boil, it will keep it nice and warm around 104� F right next to your computer!

5. Carpet Skates

These were too funny not to include! Just slip these guys over your shoes and their sheer surfaces will reduce the friction enough to allow you to glide at blinding speed across your office carpet! Late for that 3 o’clock meeting on the other side of the floor? No problem any more! Note: Speed skating/ninja suit not included, though strange glances from your coworkers are something you’ll be sure to attract. (Of course, you’re productivity will probably skyrocket as well, so you’ll have the last laugh at your mid-year review!)

6. USB Beverage Chiller

USB ports are a great thing and should be put to use! Maybe the beverage warmer above isn’t your, ahem, cup of tea. In that case, why not cool down with this USB Beverage Chiller. It’s guaranteed to keep your favorite drink at a nice.

7. Optimus Popularis - A Keyboard With LCD Keys

After a long period if use, the standard office keyboard can become a pretty boring thing to look at. Well you can just get this guy and you will have the hottest keyboard in your office. Each key on this keyboard is actually and LCD screen and it allows you to customize each one to fit your preferences.

8. myKey0 Keyboard and Stash Box

Maybe cleanliness isn’t your primary concern when it comes to picking a keyboard. But perhaps the office is a bit cramped? No worries, the myKey0 Keyboard comes with an added tray underneath for easy storage of all your desktop essentials.

9. Babble Voice Privacy - Stops Eavesdroppers

An interesting concept for sure, the Babble Voice Privacy system is comprised of a base unit and two speakers which emit a prerecorded track and white noise, to cancel out your confidential conversations that the overeager ears of your coworkers wish to eavesdrop on.

10. USB Tape Dispenser Hub

You can never have too many USB ports, so why not stick them into what has become a staple (no pun intended) in nearly every office worldwide? The best part? Since your USB tape dispenser hub is tethered to your computer, it’s virtually guaranteed to never leave your desk!

11. Portable Office Workstation

This modular station has got some really great functionality built in. What happens is that the unit starts out as a big, draggable block on rollers. Lock it in place and unfold it to reveal space for two fully loaded workstations with plenty of storage space. Instant modular workstations - perfect!

12. The Three Stage Cubicle Security System

This security system for your office or cubicle is equipped with a motion sensor. First it flashes and sounds a siren. Then it sends a signal to the second stage which is a louder alarm. The third stage is then triggered and it will fire two foam missiles at the intruder.

13. Office Multitool

You’ll suddenly find yourself in Milton’s predicament as everyone drools over your stapler… and scissors, measuring tape, paper-clip holder and calculator that are all wrapped up in one handy multitool. If they only sold it in red…

14. Bright Blinds

Not everyone gets the glorious office in the corner with the big windows. Natural selection (or nepotism, depending on how you look at it) in the workplace will often mean that the higher-ups get the best view. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to do without. These Bright Blinds mimic the look of a well lit window and give your office that bright, gentle, diffuse glow. Now if they made these with full spectrum lighting, then you’d really be mimicking outdoor light!

15. Aeron’s Ultimate Self-Adjusting Office Chair

If you’re going to spend hours on your kiester in front of a computer, you might as well be comfortable. Other office chairs require you to make adjustments every time you move. This chair adjusts for you. Each section of the chair is designed to adjust with your body to help you maintain good posture. Counterweights provide appropriate resistance to prevent back pain. Neat!

16. The Webble

Your chair already has wheels, so why keep your feet stationary? This skateboard-looking device dubbed the “Webble,” from Yanko Design is described as the world’s first active footrest. This wheelie cushion is covered in a tough membrane and rolled on four casters for omni-directional turning. It’s currently available for $139.95.

17. High Dexx USB Flash Drives

Executives: consider this as your next corporate gift. Designed to be ordered in bulk, this group of seemingly innocuous cubes contains three highlighters and one USB flash drive. Capacities of up to 2 GB are available, making it perfect for carting around documents and other important files.

18. Ubiko, the Corporate Robot

UBIX, a Japanese company, has built this guy, nicknamed Ubiko. While he is no astromech droid, Ubiko is designed to serve in corporate environments and perform specific tasks like welcoming clients and promoting products. The robot speaks and also responds to voice commands. How soon until everyone’s jobs are replaced by robots? Not too soon, I hope. It would be tough to do that anyway, seeing as a 2 hour rental costs nearly $1000.

19. USB Humidifier with Aromatherapy

This USB powered humidifier generates cool, moisturized air to help you breathe easier at work. It also has an aromatherapy option which means you’ll have the best smelling space at work.
Thanks for checking out our list of 19 Really Cool Gadgets for Your Office or Cubicle. We hope you enjoyed it! (on your own spare time, not the company’s, right?) Do you have any really cool gadgets in your office that you want to share? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: thehottestgadgets.com By Bob C.

The World's Special Cool Bottle Opener

2008-09-11T23:27:00.000-07:00

Nowadays, bottle openers come in all shapes and sizes. This post showcases our favorite examples of cool bottle openers.

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Sexy Lady Bottle Opener For Wine Champagne
The bottle opener is shaped like a beautiful lady, see, and you can guess where the cap of the bottle goes, and every time you open bottle by her, she will moan louder and louder, like she is coming.Just take more funny in your life. [link]

Funny Man Wall Mount Bottle Opener - Lawn Green
Novelty Boy Wall Mount Bottle Opener as a good gift ideal for your friends! This Wine Bottle Opener made of high quality and durable ABS and stainless steel materials, handy and light weight, can be put in pocket or hung from your bag for emergencies. It suitable for Camping, Parties, Impressing Friends, Reselling and etc. [link]

Beijing Chinese Peking Opera Painted Faces Red Mask Wine Bottle Opener
How great Chinese Beijing Peking Opera Painted Faces mask shaped of this wine bottle opener. Best choice for collection and also convenient for you to open the wine bottle. [link]

Ring Thing Bottle Opener
A ring that’s a bottle-opener. How brilliantly simple is that? [link]

Reef Sandals Bottle Opener
The only sandals with a built in bottle opener. [link]

1GB Memory Storage Stick Drive with Wine Bottle Opener Green
2 in 1 designed - 1GB Memory Storage Drive + Wine Bottle Opener. With keyring that for more convenient to carry. Just plug into your USB port and your computer will immediately detect and configure the disk without restarting your computer Read, write, copy, store, delete files just the same way as you use for a floppy diskette or hard drive. [link]

TrekStor USB Drive Bottle Opener
TrekStor has put a bottle opener on a USB memory drive. The USB stick CO, as it will be called, will start at 6.99 euros for the 1GB model and 49.99 euros for the 16GB version. Drinkers need not apply till October. [link]

Bike Chain Bottle Opener
These bottle openers are so cool you will wish twist-offs had never been invented. The flexible chain handle provides endless fiddling fun. [link]

Bottle Opener Ball Cap

Guinness bottle opener hat. [link]

Fork Bottle Opener
This stainless steel fork contraption is the perfect tool for your summer cookouts! [link]

Skeleton Key Bottle Opener
The Key Bottle Opener can’t open a secret chest filled with gold dubloons. But, it can open a beer, which we figure is just as good. The Skeleton Key Bottle Opener is made from tough nickel steel and is the perfect size and shape to hang from your keychain. [link]

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