Yesterday, I was talking about the return of vinyl. If there was any doubt, here's a gadget that proves it: the iPod USB Turntable from Hammacher Schlemmer. The turntable will rip MP3 directly to...
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While I remember listening to my parent's album's when I was a kid, I never actually owned my own vinyl. It's a shame, really, because some of those albums-and yes, to this day, I still...
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Here in the mainland US, we call it Rock, Paper, scissors. In Hawaii, it's called Jan Ken Po. In Japan, it's called janken. I've also heard it called roshambo. Either way, it's the...
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Even though the Spy Gear Tri-Link Alarm System could be classified as a toy, I can't help but think of many practical applications. For example, if you have something in your office that you...
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Xtreme Mac, who is slowly becoming famous for ipod products has a new product out for all those who want an iPod dock. However, the MicroPack is more than just an iPod dock, but it can act as a...
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If you're into audio or music production but like to travel light the ability to carry your mixing studio in your trouser pocket might come in very useful. The Avid MBox2 makes that possible....
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If you make a lot of videos, listen to a lot of tunes, watch a lot of high resolution pornography or have just upgraded a mac to OS 10.5 you might well be in the market for this terabyte hard......
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If you like your computers to be tougher that the shiny but prone to scratching metal finish of a MacBookPro you want to check out this ultra-portable. It's bulletproof. Yes, if you live in the...
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Are power tools gadgets? Of course they are: they are electric. They are "tools" that serve a useful purpose. Sure they're not as cool as my cell phone, but there are times when you need...
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I recently wrote a piece on whether or not you should get a WiFi-enabled mobile phone. It seems to have gotten a fair amount of play, and it certainly can't hurt to get more. :) My basic thesis is...
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I had exchanged email with the PR firm representing Better Energy Systems, makers of the Solio Solar-Powered Chargers. They had offered to send me a Solio Classic with tips for review. Last week, I...
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Filed in archive Games
by Mark Rollins on October 26, 2007
It is amazing that the battleship game has sold so well considering it's simple trading coordinates. So why not convert it into Star Wars mode, and make it electronic to boot. The Star Wars...
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Filed in archive Displays
by Mark Rollins on October 26, 2007
I just can't help liking the 22-inch Flatiron M223WD from LG. I'm not quite sure if it is a computer monitor or LCD television, but it looks like it could act as both. After all, it has an...
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laser tag seems to require a lot of equipment and a large, poorly-lit room. At least that's how all the laser tag arenas I've been to appear to operate. With Tiny Tag, all you need is these...
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If you're like most technology geeks, you've got enough gadgets at home to power a small business. You've also likely got a lot of power bricks that are painful to deal with due to their...
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Filed in archive Games
by Mark Rollins on October 25, 2007
For those of us who seek more active entertainment, I would like to recommend Hyper Dash from Wild Planet Entertainment. Hyper Dash uses an electronic plunger (for lack of a better word) that plays...
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I'm not really certain of the audience for the Spy Video Car, but it is either R/C enthusiasts or peeping toms. I suppose the Spy Video Car is for all who have ever dreamed of putting a video...
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We live in a world where left-handed people everywhere are shunned. We right-handers need to imagine what it would be like if numeric keyboards and the mouse were on the left side. Fortunately, the...
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