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verbatim tuff clip usb flash drive: you’ll have a hard time losing this one

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Hey there my dear dear readers. Today I’m going to tell you about the TUFF CLIP USB drives from Verbatim. Unfortunately there’s not a lot to say about them. They seem to have a rugged casing, and they have built-in clips, so you can clip it to your belt loop, attach it to your keychain,…

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August 21st, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing design gadgets mobile tech

freeloader pro solar recharger juices up your gadgets

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Ever find yourself out in the middle of nowhere with not a single drop of power left in your digital gadgets? Then you might just have to grab the new Freeloader Pro, a compact device designed to charge up your portable electronics with the power of the sun.

The pocket-sized solar charger has a built…

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May 30th, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets mobile tech technology

pantel outdoor weatherproof hdtv: so expensive, you might not want to leave it outside

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Pimp your ride, your pool, your house, and even your dog’s house with Pantel’s outdoor weatherproof HDTVs. They’re rust-resistant, can withstand temperatures from -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and are equipped with anti-reflective glass screens, features that allow you to be a couch potato even when you’re out of the house.

Bald dudes, I don’t…

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May 12th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: home entertainment media players technology

vholdr contourhd: the helmet cam goes high-def

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If you spend an inordinate amount of time off-road biking, downhill skiing, skydiving or something equally adventurous, here’s a great way to capture those thrilling moments of your life.

The new VholdR ContourHD is a wearable HD camcorder that can shoot full 16:9 widescreen video to capture your daredevil moments in glorious high definition. The…

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May 5th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets technology video

technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

jetlev water powered jet pack laughs in the face of jet skis

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With up to 215 horsepower, the JetLev jetpack flings you up to 28 feet in the air at up to 40MPH by pumping water through its jets.

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February 15th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun quickpix technology

focal aquatune lets your ipod go for a swim

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How many times have you said to yourself – Self… Why is it that I can’t take my iPod in the swimming pool with me? Well this new waterproof sound system from Japan’s Focal is the answer to your inner prayers.

The new AquaTune Nano 4G provides a durable waterproof case for your Nano 4G,…

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February 10th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio media players mobile tech technology

tetris hits the streets (somewhere) in australia

Giant Tetris Sculpture Lights in Sydney Australia

I came across these magnificent falling Tetris block sculptures snooping around over on Flickr earlier today.

When I first stumbled onto these images over on Justin James’ Flickr gallery, all I could figure out was that they’re a) giant Tetris pieces and b) they were seen somewhere on the streets of Australia. Given a land mass of…

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December 9th, 2008 comments (7) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

tikitoonz tiki speakers say aloha

Getting ready to throw that last big pool party before the Summer comes to an end? There’s nothing better than a Luau themed party, complete with a variety of rum-and-fruit-juice-infused cocktails served in some Tiki Tumblers. What better way to complement your Luau but with some matching Tiki speakers (blasting some appropriate Elvis or Israel…

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August 11th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment just plain fun

smoon ombrella lamp looks like a flying saucer overhead

Smoon Ombrella LED Lamp by Beau et Bien

This funky modern lighting fixture might be named for its umbrella-like shape, but to me it looks like some sort of alien jellyfish is about land its spacecraft in your living room.

Created by French furniture designers Beau & Bien, the Smoon Ombrella lamp gets its sculptural potato chip-like shape from custom cut Plexiglas. Towering…

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August 10th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful

vholdr sports camera gets the 360-degree treatment

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What do you get when you combine a skateboard wheel, a length of PVC pipe, a driveway marker, a handful of screws, a bolt, washers and nuts, and some Gorilla Tape? Not much, until you throw an awesome new wearable camcorder in the mix. Then, you have one crazy POV video camera system.

That’s exactly…

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December 10th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: digital imaging gadgets just plain fun

timberland ht2 watch: everything but the kitchen sink

Timberland HT2 Digital Sports Watch

Timberland’s latest men’s sports watch packs in a plethora of handy features for outdoorsy types. The HT2 outdoor performance watch offers both analog and digital clock displays, capable of tracking time simultaneously in four different time zones.

Also along for the ride are an altimeter, thermometer and barometer for tracking weather conditions. There’s even analog…

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December 2nd, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets timepieces

avalanche airbag looks stupid, saves lives

LifeBag Avalanche Vest

You’re sure to make a fashion statement walking down the street wearing one of these. The Snowpulse Life Bag is a special backpack that’s designed to protect hikers in the event of an avalanche.

While it may look ridiculous, I suppose that it’s actually a really good idea if you happen to spend a lot…

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October 27th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful

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