Hands On: Stylophone Electronic Organ
April 9, 2009 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Hands On
When I look back to my childhood I have to say that there were some great things that I could play with, sadly the Stylophone Electronic Organ was not one of them. Don’t get me wrong when my brother first had is back in the late 70’s it did sound good, but like many things back in those times it was great for the 70’s. Read more
RailPod (aka Train Car): Railway lines turned into bi-directional traffic routes
We may not know what the future of transport will be, but we can enjoy the journey that takes us there. If you love technology and autos then you will enjoy the many concepts being released and the new designs in production Read more
Speech-controlled trash can, making it fun
Without being sexist, most guys always get the job of taking the trash out and at the same time most of us love gadgets. So how about combining our love for gadgets and this dirty job Read more
Cheap Laptops or Luxury
The laptop market has certainly increased in a big way over the last 12 months and the take-up of netbooks has also increased for their portability and very cheap price.
So the news that Dell is to stop focusing on cheap laptops and start focusing on luxury laptops and back PC production is a strange one Read more
Hands on: WarmMe Warm Mouse
January 8, 2009 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Hands On
We were sent this Warm Mouse which is made by WarmMe, the first thing that I noticed when I saw the device was how large it was. Then again I work on a laptop all day so I am used to a notebook size mouse. So let’s unpack the device and see what it is like. Read more
Logic Bolt Projector Phone: Supports Wii, Xbox 360, PowerPoint, Exel and Word
January 7, 2009 by Daniel
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
Projector technology has been getting smaller and smaller over the last couple of years and with these advancements we have expected tiny gadgets to have built-in projectors come 2009, CES will be showing at least one of these.
This is the world’s first mobile phone with built-in projector, it’s called the Logic Bolt Read more
Hands-on: Internal 3.5-inch Multi card reader
This is the SDHC ready internal 3.5-inch multi card reader from USB Fever, it’s designed for fast and easy data exchange and storage. The hardware is supported by Windows XP and Vista, also support for older systems is available (98 / SE / ME / 2000) Read more
Hands-on: RC APACHE Black Hawk Helicopter 780
This is the RC APACHE Black Hawk Helicopter 780 that landed on my desk over the holiday season and thanks to a little free time we had great fun having a play.
Budget Gadgets was the site that kindly sent us this remote controlled helicopter to review and while I am 31 years old and love almost any gadget, especially the RC kind, I thought a 5 year boy (my son) would also be needed for the “Fun Factor” test Read more
USB Fever: Charging Gadgets Made Easy
When it comes to charging our gadgets these days we should forget about mains plug chargers and start thinking USB, so many devices can be charged by a USB port today and even more people do not take advantage of this cool, yet simple technology Read more
Lotto Ball by Satzuma: Hand on review
November 9, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Hands On
When I was first saw the Lotto Ball I did not know what to think, but knowing how great Satzuma is with their USB gadgets, it was worth spending a little time with the product. The Lotto Ball will not only help you pick your lottery numbers, but you can also use it to play bingo with as well. Read more
T-Mobile G1, Wii Fit, iPod Touch, Macbook not best 2008 gadget
It’s not often we would mention the T-Mobile G1 phone, Nintendo Wii Fit, Apple iPod Touch and Macbook in one post but the reason we do is because none of these made it to the number one spot of Time Magazines gadget of 2008 Read more
Will you buy Wii 2 and Xbox the Third in 2010?
October 15, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Gaming, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
Today we are hearing a rumor from Pacific Crest Securities that we should expect the Wii 2 and Xbox the Third (aka Xbox 720, aka Xbox 3) in 2010.
While they also claim that we could see another generation of PSP’s and Nintendo DS, no comments were made about Sony’s PS4 Read more
SmartShopper: Popular Kitchen Gadget Just Got More Affordable
September 24, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Electronics
SmartShopper Electronics, LLC., makers of the innovative voice activated shopping assistant, announced today a new retail price for its SmartShopper units. Effective today, this indispensable kitchen gadget will be available for $99.99 Read more
Sony PSP 3000: All you need to know
Are you lacking some vital Sony PSP 3000 feature information? Well that need not be the case anymore thanks to a full list of specifications for Sony’s update to the Playstation Portable.
The PSP 3000 will be in the United States on October 14th and in Europe on the 15th. The 3000 model will come in these color variations: PSP-3000 MS (Mystic Silver), PSP-3000 PW (Pearl White), and PSP-3000 PB (Piano Black).
The main different in this latest model is the better integration of Skype for VOIP calls; you now have a microphone function that can be used in compatible games with a headset. You will require a Skype account for VOIP and a wireless Internet connection. View the massive list of features on GameXtract or other PSP news.
Soundcast ACR212 & ACT211 Audiocast Wireless Audio System
August 27, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Electronics, Home Audio

With the Soundcast ACR212 & ACT211 Audiocast Wireless Audio System, you are able to play all your favorite digital audio files out loud and you do not need to connect any wires to the device.
This is done through the use of the ACR-212 AudioCast wireless receiver. This works in conjunction with the ACT-211 AudioCast transmitter, which incorporates 2.4 GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology.
This system allows you to receive your PC or MP3 player’s audio signal from a distance. The setup of the system is very simple, all you have to do is plug in the AudioCast receiver and transmitter into a power socket then run a cable between the receiver and your stereos auxiliary or tape input.
It takes just seconds to set up and from then on you will just love your new audio setup. The Soundcast Audiocast Wireless Audio System is on a special of just $49.99 from Woot.
Cell Ranger Announces Port and Stix Cell Signal Boosters
August 22, 2008 by Daniel
Filed under Cell Phone Accessories, Cell Phones

Cell Ranger was designed to solve one of the most frustrating aspects of cellular service: fringe coverage area reception and dropped calls. PORT and STIX, the first two products of this line, act as a portable solution for users who experience signal problems using their cell phones or 3G data cards. See press release for more information Read more
New DiamondBack-X Truck Cover Reinforced with LINE-X

This is the new DiamondBack-X Truck Cover that’s reinforced with LINE-X, and the product has been made possible thanks to a partnership between DiamondBack Truck Covers and the industry leader in truck bed protection (LINE-X). Read the press release below for the full details Read more
ATEN CS1782 Dual Link DVI KVM Switch

This is the ATEN CS1782 Dual Link DVI KVM Switch will let you use one keyboard and mouse for two or more computers (depending on the model).
Tweak Town have given this little device a hands-on review over 5 pages and in their final thoughts they said, “The KVM is one of those devices that I’ve always known about, but never actually used. As far as brands go, ATEN is definitely up there in the world of awareness, so they seemed like the logical company to check out Read more
Dazzle DVD Recorder: cost-effective video capture solution
August 15, 2008 by Peter Chubb
Filed under Accessories, Electronics

The Dazzle DVD Recorder has to be one of the most cost-effective ways for video capture. This product from Dazzle combines both user-friendly interface by using Pinnacle Instant DVD Recorder software.
This system allows you to quickly record videos directly to DVD without the need for copying it to your hard drive first. This saves both time and space.
In just a few short clicks you are able to capture your home videos as well as TV recordings and transfer them directly to DVD. Both menus and chapter marks are also recorded.
Some of the features of the Dazzle DVD Recorder include, Transfer and share your videos on DVD with Dazzle DVD Recorder, Plug-in-play simplicity and a step-by step guide, copying your home movies from almost any video device to DVD, Capture from any video source with composite (RCA) or S-Video output, Burn videos direct from video source to DVD to preserve your memories and play them on a TV.
Woot are currently selling the Dazzle DVD Recorder for $19.99
Xbox 360 Water Cooling System: Lian Li PC-XB01 chassis

There are lots of solutions to the Xbox 360 RROD problem that many gamers have or will face, and the Xbox 360 Lian Li PC-XB01 chassis with an optional water cooling system is just one of them.
There is a 120mm exhaust fan at the rear of the XB01 to replace the original 2 x 70mm cooling fans, the 120mm fan can move the heat faster at a lower speed, with less noise Read more
