Now that fancy baby strollers are passe, it’s time to step up the quest to keep ahead of the next door neighbors. This little wagon is still a prototype but it’s difficult to imagine that in a recession there isn’t room for a tricked out $1,000 wagon in every new parent’s garage (throw in a [...]
Archive | December, 2008
Danger Bomb Clock Alarm – best left home when you travel
Hey sleepyhead, tired of alarms that aren’t loud or persistent enough to wake you from a deep slumber? Try this Danger Bomb Clock. You’ll be presented each and every morning with an explosion sound that is designed to get you up and out of bed (be sure to turn the volume down if you live [...]
Review: Tekkeon myPower ALL MP3700 Battery
Looking for a way to extend the run time on that Eee PC or Acer Aspire One that you got for Christmas? If so, then the Tekkeon MP3700 may be just the ticket for your power hungry ultra mobile device. Weighing in at 15.4 oz, the Tekkeon MP3700 is light enough that it won’t weigh [...]
Smoker’s Mittens – keep you comfortable while on extended smoke breaks
Here’s one for the smokers. You already suffer the indignity of being forced to smoke outdoors 100 yards away from the front office door. Why suffer through mind numbing winter cold as well. These smoker’s mittens are one size fits all and reversible for easy left or right hand smoking. As you might guess, they [...]
Tricking Out The MSI WindOSX – Part 2: Noreve Leather Case
I’ve now got MacOS X installed on an SSD drive in my MSI Wind. No moving parts means that it really is a device that can be thrown into a bag and taken anywhere. So what it needed was a good case to protect it from the bumps and bruises of daily life; boy did [...]
Crash Bandicoot for BlackBerry Storm – it’s a start
It looks like the BlackBerry Storm is about to get some cool games. Check out what appears to be Crash Bandicoot running on RIM’s latest big screen BlackBerry. Only problem seems to be lack of accelerometer support. You’ll notice in the video that the controls are moved by touching the screen and not tilting. Crash [...]
Tricking Out The MSI WindOSX – Adding an SSD
A little over a week ago I installed Mac OS Leopard on the MSI Wind I had picked up at Best Buy. I’m pleased to report that after a week of use, it is still going strong. I’m amazed at how well the Mac OS runs on the device; I am grateful to everyone who [...]
Keychain breathalyzer with flashlight –
This $5.99 keychain breathalyzer takes only 5 seconds to give you either a green (under .02%), yellow (.02% to .05%) or red (over .05%) light which indicates your relative condition to drive a car. Thoughtfully the manufacturer also built in a mini-flashlight with which you could find your car keys. When I first saw this [...]
Jabra JX10- Bluetooth Hub & Headset – $88
Do you dream about using a Bluetooth headset for both your cellular and office phone? If so, that’s weird. Setting aside that thought, this deal could make your day. When you walk into your office this Jabra JX-10 pairs right up with the included hub and functions as a wireless headset for your office landline. [...]
Gear Diary Holiday Music Favorites
Just in time for Santa’s big night, the Gear Diary team has gotten together and shared our favorite Holiday Music Favorites. Just so we don’t leave anyone out, this is for all winter holidays the team celebrates, which includes Hanukkah. The list is after the jump!
Rumor: BlackBerry 8900 (aka Javelin aka Curve) due stateside February-ish
T-Mobile fan site – Tmonews is speculating that the BlackBerry 8900 (refreshed Curve) is slated to debut at your neighborhood T-Mobile on or about February 18. There seems to be some confusion on the exact date. One thing seems certain, this refreshed BlackBerry Curve will have Wi-Fi and a better camera but won’t sport 3G [...]
USB Holiday Treats: A Roundup
With the holiday season in full swing and work productivity waning, one of the fun things to do is decorating your cubicle with festive items. After all, your coworkers are floating from desk to desk offering up candy, and generally killing time since appointments are hard to come by with Christmas break on everybody’s mind. [...]
USB Heated Slippers Review
Forget that tie or bottle of aftershave. What you should have gotten him are these USB-powered heated slippers from USBfever.com.