Gadgets and Gizmos on the block...

Electric Bug Zapper

sreddi — Sat, 01 May 2010 21:23:27 +0000

This spring and summer, spend bug-free, worry-free outdoors with the
new cool handy Bug Zapper. Zap the nasty critters with electricity pulsed zapper.
It’s easy and less messy than the conventional tried ans tested ones, and of course the
toxic sprays. Runs on 2AA batteries.

Arm Sleeper’s Pillow

sreddi — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:13:11 +0000

For all those hands that go numb at sleep, there’s a solution.
Arm Sleeper’s Pillow with a groove in the middle will help you extend your arm. No
stiffness or grogginess, may get your money’s worth ($99).

The Wacky Sandals!

sreddi — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:56:46 +0000

This summer, throw away those flip flops, especially if you are not sure-footed. Coming soon: the new and fancy sandals with headlights perched right on the nose of your slipper. The point being? (more…)

New Invention That Solves Major Health Problem for Contact Lens Wearers is Now Available at Target

sreddi — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:43:33 +0000

ST. LOUIS, USA — A newly introduced Contact Lens Care Kit is now available at Target stores nationwide for $11.99. The Care Kit includes LensAlert®, the first ever (patented) contact lens and case reminder timer, 3 colorful contact lens cases, and easy to understand lens care tips. (more…)

Solar Powered Bottle Cap

sreddi — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:53:36 +0000

The lightest, brightest LED cap available. Converts water bottle into a solar powered lantern. Small and lightweight (just 2.6oz) cap fits on any “standard” water bottle (2″ wide mouth) converting your bottle into a solar-powered lantern. (more…)

KitchenAid(R) Dishwasher Handle Is No Small Detail

sreddi — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:38:01 +0000

CHICAGO, April 18, 2010 - From water and energy efficiency to cleaning performance and quietness, today’s dishwashers are light years beyond those made just a decade ago. But the latest innovation, or “re-innovation” from KitchenAid, proves that even seemingly small improvements can generate a big response from consumers.

Drawing inspiration from designs that helped establish the brand as a dishwasher leader and innovator, KitchenAid has introduced a new version of the recessed door handle found on models from past decades. The new handle will be featured on the brand’s top-of-the-line Superba® Series EQ dishwashers, which delivers the best combined wash and dry results* among leading competitors, along with extremely quiet operation.”We built so many innovations into this dishwasher that when it came to looking for new improvements we found ourselves revisiting a handle design that many consumers told us they remember fondly,” said Debbie O’Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. “Of course, we’ve updated the design to make it more contemporary,” she adds. (more…)

World’s Smallest Bluetooth Ever!

sreddi — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:25:24 +0000

Murata of Japan has started production of a LBMA Series tiniest Bluetooth chip ever. Dimensions: 3.5mm x 3.5mm x 1mm which makes it 30%.

Cool Routers from Linksys

sreddi — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:48:23 +0000

Linksys has a new line of very good looking routers in black with an aesthetically pleasing sleek design. The various models have a whole host of smart features as well as provide protection. Some of these features include :-

MIMO technology to create excellent signals for maximum rand and speed with fewer dead spots
MIMO smart antenna technology for extended range and fewer dead spots
Note that MIMO is not available on all four models. The four popular models are the Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router, the Linksys WRT110 RangePlus Wireless Router, the Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router and the Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router. Other features include:

Push button setup feature to make wireless configuration
Wireless encryption and a powerful SPI firewall
The price ranges from $48.99 to $114.99

Sandisk 8GB Digital MP3 Player

sreddi — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:10:54 +0000

Sandisk Sansa e280 compact MP3 player can hold 2000 songs. You can add more external memory with a MicroSD Transflash Card. The e280 plays MP3, WAV, WMA and ASF audio files and even MPEG-4, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WMV and AVI video files. Other great features include 1.8 inch bright screen, FM Stereo Tuner, Voice Recorder, Radio Recorder and Built-In Card Reader. The Rechargeable Lithium Battery lasts 20 hours when full charged.

The sound quality is just like an iPod. The 2280 is affordable, and cheaper than an iPod. It’s built solid, interface simple and upfront and has a bright 1.8 inch screen. The screen is not scratch proof, earphone is not exactly top quality.

Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router

sreddi — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:00:36 +0000

The N1 Vision is one of the coolest wireless routers ever seen. Unlike most other wireless routers which usually contain a few blinking lights for a display, the N1 Vision has a display to show a computer’s network broadband speed, bandwidth usage, and the status of connected devices.

The N1 Vision is 802.11n draft 2.0 compatible, with a 3 x 3 radio design that provides excellent speeds and complete wireless coverage. It has Easy Security Setup with support for WiFi Protected Setup and Multiple SSID. It comes with Plug-and-Play features and there is no need to download any software. It also has 4 Gigabit ports for expandability.

It is selling for approx. $179.99.