May GadgetChick Archives
Is anyone else thinking of that old TV show, Get Smart, with the guy that used his shoe as a phone? Well you can’t dial out on these hidden compartment walking shoes but you can hide your keys and cash in the soles.
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Published: 05-30-2008 | Link To This Entry
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They say you should never tug on Superman’s cape but apparently you can now wear his watch. The Superman Limited Edition Chronograph watch is the perfect timepiece for die hard Superman fans.
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Published: 05-30-2008 | Link To This Entry
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The family that vacations together gets “traveler’s tummy” together. Oh wait, that’s not a good thing is it? Anyway—for those that do love to travel you can forever leave your mark on the world with the Personalized World Travel Map.
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Published: 05-29-2008 | Link To This Entry
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This Harry Potter Hogwarts Writing Quill is the perfect gift for the Harry Potter fan in your house. Not just for show, this quill actually writes and you can store ink in the base.
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Published: 05-29-2008 | Link To This Entry
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OK—so you’ll silly doing the wave in front of it but who cares? If you can’t be where the game is bring the game to you with the Sportscast Wireless Baseball Scoreboard.
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Published: 05-29-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Say…cheese! Actually, what you should be saying is “how handy!” The Camera Extender makes taking pictures of yourself or your group super easy thanks to this extended arm.
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Published: 05-28-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Someone knows how bad I am at gardening and made this just for me. OK—maybe not but I still think this is pure genius. The Sunlight Calculator takes all the guess work out of just how much sun certain areas of your garden or yard receive.
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Published: 05-27-2008 | Link To This Entry
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It’s kind of hard to gather around the campfire when there’s no—um—fire. But thanks to the Brunton Storm proof lighter there can be gale force winds blowing and you’ll still be able to get that wood burning.
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Published: 05-27-2008 | Link To This Entry
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OK—this is one of those gadgets that no one wants to admit to needing but let’s face it, many of us do. I’m including myself in that statement so don’t feel so bad. Anyway, the Ab Rocket is a gadget that aims to tone your abs with just 5 minutes of use a day.
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Published: 05-26-2008 | Link To This Entry
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OK—I love the sound of water fountains when I’m outside—unless of course I have to go to the washroom. TMI? Anyway, this is one of the cutest water fountains I’ve seen in a long time. I love the whole Mexican theme of it and I just think it’s interesting all around.
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Published: 05-26-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Nothing says summer like swimming in the pool and some awesome tunes. Now you can have both with this wireless floating pool speaker that transmits music from your iPod.
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Published: 05-23-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Do you think they make these in adult sizes? The Lean monster will have your kids gliding down hills and whooping it up all summer long. Kids simply lean in the direction they want to go and steer towards some awesome fun.
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Published: 05-23-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Now this is my kind of board game. Wineopoly is like monopoly but, no surprise here, with wine in mind. You get to collect grapes varietals and buy wine but watch out for those import taxes.
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Published: 05-22-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Some women covet diamonds. Others crave shoes. Me—I can be won over with anything that kills mosquitoes. Enter the Mosquito Magnet Defender—a mosquito trap that kills those little buggers dead.
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Published: 05-22-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Are you ready for your close-up? You’ll be telling everyone to “say cheese” with the Cyber-shot digital camera. It’s super sleek and has a ton of storage for all those fab pictures you’ll be taking.
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Published: 05-21-2008 | Link To This Entry
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This one’s for all you lady McGuyvers out there. The Leatherman Squirt is one handy little gadget and yes, it’s even pink!
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Published: 05-21-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Read any good books lately? No? That could be because it’s just too darn hard to tote a bunch of them around. But thankfully with a Sony reader digital book you can upload your favorite books in digital format and carry them with you where ever you go.
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Published: 05-20-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Just can’t get enough of talking about the weather? Or perhaps you’re just looking to keep up with the forecast (much more likely) then you’ll love the weather channel projection weather station.
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Published: 05-20-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Now here’s a camera that’s ready for anything you can dish out. The Olympus Stylus digital camera is one tough and rugged camera—built to take the abuse of capturing pictures on the go.
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Published: 05-19-2008 | Link To This Entry
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Mmmmmm…barbeque the old fashioned way. If you’re a traditionalist and love the taste of food cooked over charcoal I highly recommend the Weber charcoal grill.
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Published: 05-19-2008 | Link To This Entry
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