April GadgetChick Archives
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If you know someone who can’t stop talking about “them good old days” (likely while sitting watching a satellite movie on his/her 60″ widescreen from the deluxe hot tub with Internet access and scarfing down a bottle of beer […]
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Published: 04-29-2006 | Link To This Entry
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I guess I can see its usefulness if your dog’s been injured, or is too old (or you have a cat, in which case I’d say, good luck and make sure you’ve got ointment ready for all those scratches you’ll end up with), but otherwise doesn’t a pet stroller kind of defeat the whole […]
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Published: 04-26-2006 | Link To This Entry
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It’s been a cold, dry winter, and I haven’t been brave enough to take a good look at my long-suffering feet. And sandal season is coming! But never fear, not when there are devices like this portable wet/dry heel smoother. If nothing else, it should get your feet in okay shape for you to take […]
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Published: 04-26-2006 | Link To This Entry
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I personally think this sad little Carlos night light is simply too much for a dog lover to want to have around all the time, but your mileage may vary. Seems perfect for a vet’s office, though.
“Honestly, a dog’s life is hard enough without having to suffer the humiliation of wearing one of these. Designer […]
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Published: 04-24-2006 | Link To This Entry
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The Solar Autovent. Get one of these, and methinks Fido will absolutely adore you this summer. To top it all off, it’s solar-powered.
“With your windows securely closed, the sleek turbo-designed fan draws out stale, stuffy and stultifying hot air and replaces it with fresh, cooler air from outside. Runs on natural solar power so there’s […]
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Published: 04-21-2006 | Link To This Entry
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Since I have absolutely no inclination to rush around outside this summer catching fireflies, but I wouldn’t mind capturing memories of childhood somehow, the Fireflies Jar will probably fit the bill on all fronts. Sweet.
“Turn back the clock with our faux Fireflies Jar. Fireflies meant summer vacation, staying up late with the neighborhood kids, and […]
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Published: 04-20-2006 | Link To This Entry
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I admit it. I seem to have a thing for clocks. So naturally, I’ve got to share this Color-Changing Mood Clock. Soft, fuzzy lighting, a different color for each hour - what could be better? (Well, maybe a mood-ring-like mood clock. Remember mood rings? You know, where when you touch it, the color changes to […]
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Published: 04-19-2006 | Link To This Entry
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The Tangle Light Wave Lamp is the answer to one of my deepest desires - it’s interactive! Not just in the everyday “respond to sound” sound and voice activation way - no, this light actually lets you play with it. You can twist and turn each of the 20 sections to your heart’s content. Ahhhh. […]
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Published: 04-19-2006 | Link To This Entry
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I don’t even really like baseball all that much (too many memories of playing in a league one summer when I was 13 and not-being-very-good-at-it), but this 10-inch baseball LCD TV is very cute. It would be even cuter if it was a teeny tiny portable the size of an actual baseball …
“This Baseball Champions […]
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Published: 04-17-2006 | Link To This Entry
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A Wi-Fi bunny! How did we ever get by without one of these dahlink things? I dunno. It’s kind of pricy, though, so I think I’m going to have to get by without one for a bit longer.
“Basically Nabaztag is a desktop companion that utilises WiFi technology to fetch information from the Internet and convey […]
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Published: 04-16-2006 | Link To This Entry
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If you’ve been longing for a sleek state-of-the-art performing/feeling speedboat but just don’t have the bucks to blow on one (because there are little things like rent and food to take care of first), the Gas-Powered Remote Controlled Speedboat just might be what you’re looking for. (If you have $1,499.95 to drop right now, that […]
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Published: 04-15-2006 | Link To This Entry
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When I get to granny age, I plan on being in racing condition - so anyone up for a good competitive run in the far future, let me know, because I’m in! But in the meantime, the Racing Grannies are a good idea if you want to get some of your competitive juices flowing now […]
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Published: 04-13-2006 | Link To This Entry
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The Nintendo Famicon Controller Keychain will bring back memories - if not yours, when you swing this thing around you’ll probably hear “Hey! Isn’t that …” Press the A button and impress them even more:
“Super Mario Bros. makes a “1Up” sound, original Mario Bros. makes a hammer noise, Legend of Zelda plays an Ocarina […]
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Published: 04-12-2006 | Link To This Entry
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While technically this doesn’t qualify as a gadget, Dave’s Gourmet Hot Sauce & Garden Spray just might be the first edible pepper spray.
Which makes it kind of gadgety in our books.
“After years of customers telling us that they use hot sauce to keep animals out of their garden and off their dinner table, we had […]
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Published: 04-09-2006 | Link To This Entry
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The Pepper wireless pad from Pepper Computer is the first portable device that has all the activities consumers want most including: Web browsing, checking e-mail, IM with friends, listen to music, watch videos, share photos and create personal journals and much more.
Available at Amazon
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Published: 04-08-2006 | Link To This Entry
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These Bluepearls Bluetooth headsets are very small Bluetooth headsets that slip into your ear, looking a bit like a piece of jewelry. Wearable Bluetooth! Comes in seven different colors.
“BluePearlsâ„¢ BP7G represents seven beautiful, fashionable and cost effective hands-free headsets that weigh only 7.9 grams. Size matters. Comfort and talk-time are equally important to women. […]
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Published: 04-07-2006 | Link To This Entry
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These Kiss MP3 players look like they should be hanging off a little girl’s necklace, like a locket. But they’re real, honest-to-goodness MP3 players, available in 128MB and 1GB models.
There are 23 Swarovski crystals on these babies, though … So they’re not diamonds, but who’s to know? Available in silver, white and red - […]
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Published: 04-06-2006 | Link To This Entry
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Well, why not? The USB Mini Desktop Aquarium definitely is much easier than real live fish. No feeding, no cleaning out the tank every now and then (not that you have to, but it’s good if you want to keep those fish live).
“The USB Mini Desktop Aquarium is the home to two life-like tropical fish. […]
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Published: 04-05-2006 | Link To This Entry
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These portable M&M plush FM radios are definitely on the cute side.
They’ll be available at Radio Shack, and come with matching stereo headphones and a belt clip. All you need to power them are two AAA batteries.
Via NewLaunches.
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Published: 04-04-2006 | Link To This Entry
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Ever notice when you mention you want to get a pool that most people will quickly shout how expensive they are to maintain, not to mention time consuming also? Or is that just my friends and family?!
A wall-climbing automatic pool cleaning robot would be the perfect solution. I want one and I don’t even […]
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Published: 04-02-2006 | Link To This Entry
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