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Trace Me Luggage Tracker
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Transportation,
Someone has finally had enough lost luggage rage to come up with a solution. Trace Me Luggage Tracker is a heavy-duty tag that you place on your bag. Each has a unique serial number as well as a 2D barcode, but no personal details. If your suitcase, laptop, or backpack gets lost, Immobilise will contact airport baggage authorities or law enforcement agencies to help you get it back. At a price of £19.95 ($35.00,) the double pack has to be a great investment, since there is no additional subscription charge and you can register free online.
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Voix MPX iPod Speaker System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Voix recently unveiled its unique MPX iPod docking/charging system. Each aluminum tower has a height of 3 1/2 ft. with a weight of 4.5 kg. It can deliver 150W maximum from its 4 vertically aligned cone speakers, also made of aluminum. The subwoofer is built into the base. Included in the package is a remote for controlling sound, volume, and iPod functions. Available for £$259.99 (~$450.00,) the MPX also works with MP3, DVD, and CD players, as well as game consoles, TVs and laptops.
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Datapal iPhone 3G External Battery
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
The Datapal External Battery can extend your phone or iPod touch or nano, 3rd generation, for additional play of up to 30 hours of music, 6 hrs. of video, or 3 hrs. of talk time. The device has an LED working status indicator and a built-in 1900mAH rechargeable Li-On battery that connects through Apple’s fast port. Recharge with included USB cord in about 3 hours. At a size of 70 x 62 x 12.5mm and a weight of 54.5g, the battery is available for $30.99.
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If it looks too good to be true…
Tina Young of Macomb Township, MI, had a thriving business on eBay. Using the name “dashdeals3,” she was selling $550.00 Dyson Vacuum Cleaners for $300.00. She was also selling other electronics at lower than the MSRP. The only problem was that Tina wasn’t a certified dealer and was stealing them from her local retailers. Police finally captured her and her husband who was working with her by studying security videos, but not before she had managed to sell 63 of the vacuums. Let this be a lesson the next time you think that eBay is offering the deal of the century.
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Revenge CD, To Get Back At The Neighbors
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video,
We are constantly finding ways to annoy our neighbors, the ones with the grade school kids who never seem to get older, just louder. We think the Revenge CD from Fred may do the trick. It features 20 different tracks, including House Party, Violin Practice, and Unhappy Dog. At a price of only $9.00, earplugs are tossed in for free so you can hit the volume even higher. This would also be a fine Halloween deterrent and a great excuse to keep the mini-Snickers.
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For clean freaks and those whose hands are gooey no matter how many times they wash up, the Automatic Bin is 100% hands-free operation. Its lid almost instantaneously opens when it senses trash. Made of stainless steel, it holds 50 liters (~13 gals.,) and runs on 4 D-sized batteries or included AC adapter. The bin also has manual over-ride capability and an ABS removable top for simple washing. Cleanliness is yours for £79.99 ($157.84.) We wonder if it will automatically open if it knows that we are just tossing wadded up paper towels towards it.
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Now that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, wouldn’t it be nice to have a meat thermometer that is easier to read? Taylor’s Instant Read Thermometer is 6-inches of digital information. With an on/off switch, it shows temperatures of 58-302°F, although we hope that the beast of your choice never gets that hot. Choose between one of the six colors. At a price of only $10.00, it comes with its own plastic pocket case for protection.
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Onkyo MHP-UW2 Acoustic Earbuds
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi, USB,
Onkyo has released a new set of MHP-UW2 wireless headphones. The acoustic earbuds operate on a 2.4GHz frequency. Plug the 46 x 90 x 17mm transmitter into your iPod and you are good to go. With lithium-ion batteries, expect about 8 hours of use before needing a recharge. The headphones come with a USB cable and AC adapter. Look for a November release for ¥20,000 (~$20.00.)
Read More | AV Watch
Woodchuck iPod/Laptop Speakers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video,
There are wooden speakers and environmentally correct ones, but what if you could combine the two? That’s exactly what Woodchuck’s Woodgrain iPod/Laptop Speakers do. Available in both light and dark models, the speakers are surrounded in heavy duty cardboard and arrive flat. DIY and can they make you look hot without damaging your budget. We found the semi-recyclable devices available for only $13.50 a pair. We figure if the outsides wear out, you can use them as a pattern to make new ones with that leftover shoebox you couldn’t quite throw away.
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What a great way to get rid of all those Post-its and scratch paper that we use when on the computer. The Mousepad Notebook has 50 sheets of notepaper. Available in two designs, the 9 x 7 3/4-inch pad from Bob’s Your Uncle will set you back $13.00. See Jane Work has others available, like the Galison Memo Pad for $8.50 and four designed by Thomas Paul for $9.00 each.
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