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Kindle me a Book: Amazons e-Reader

2008-08-07 16:49:06 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
 
Amazons new reading device allows users to download books and read them on their device without the use of network cables . Claimed to be the future of reading, it holds an electronic-paper display which provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper The wireless connection allows customers to shop the Amazon...
 
Tags: books, download books, device weighs, device, download, data network, content database, monthly bill, kindle
 
 
 
 
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Violight iZap UV Toothbrush Sanitizer - keep your toothbrush clean

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2008-08-07 07:05:00 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
If youre a road warrior, then you really need to think about investing in one of these. The iZap is a travel toothbrush sanitizer that contains a germicidal UV bulb that eliminates up to 99.9% of germs. The bulb turns on as soon as the lid to the case is closed, sanitizes your toothbrush for about 6 minutes and then automatically shuts off Of...
 
Tags: toothbrush, izap, travel toothbrush sanitizer, road warrior, bulb, germs, note prices, replace, price
 
 
 
 
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Delta to offer WiFi on all US domestic flights

2008-08-06 07:24:00 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
 
Delta will join the airline club that will offer wireless access on its flights . So far, itll be on all US domestic flights, and you can expect to see it starting later this year, with the rest of the fleet getting the WiFi treatment by next summer. Fees will be $9.95 on flights of three hours or less; $12.95 on longer flights Continental also...
 
Tags: domestic flights, flights, offer wifi, delta, offer wireless access, airline club, continental, wifi treatment, surprisingly american
 
 
 
 
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The Matrix Cube Alarm Clock

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2008-08-05 05:21:18 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
ThinkGeek is helping us to keep our clock obsession going, with this matrix cube alarm clock. Each of the 3 cubes displays a pair of digits that is either the hour, minutes or seconds of the current time Whats cool is you can stack these blocks anyway you want. This clock even includes a snooze button. What more do you want Gimme Price: $34.99...
 
Tags: clock, current time, time, clock obsession, snooze button, cubes displays, note prices, price, hour
 
 
 
 
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Globe Aquarium with LED Lighting

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2008-08-04 07:01:00 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
I dont know about good for your pet fish, but this mini globe glass goldfish bowl sure looks cool. Holding 1/2 gallon of water, it comes with a 0.8W LED light that gives it sort of a laser-light show look. At $50 a pop, its not cheap, but when last could you place a price on good looks Gimme Price: $49.99 Please note prices are subject to change...
 
Tags: price, led light, note prices, pet fish, time, cheap, gallon, cool, gimme
 
 
 
 
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Phoenix Mars Lander confirms existence of water on Mars

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2008-08-03 16:00:00 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
 
While were not really a science blog, this news seemed big enough to post. The Phoenix Mars mission has confirmed that water exists on Mars by what they call touch and taste tests, electronically of course. Next up, Phoenix will extend its mission through the end of September to search for life on Mars. Theyve already found nutrients (such as...
 
Tags: phoenix, mars, phoenix mars mission, mission, water exists, taste tests, organic materials, call touch, science blog
 
 
 
 
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Star Wars movies getting 3-D treatment

2008-08-02 16:50:00 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
 
George Lucas and co. has confirmed that they plan to 3-Dize the 6 Star Wars movies . Nuff said. Apparently costs between $50k and $100k per minute to convert. Dang Fans are divided - some say spend the money on new projects. Others say bring it on. I say, hell yeah, Ill go see at least 4 of those movies again in 3-D. Actually, I may not have...
 
Tags: star wars movies, movies, 3-d, george lucas, apparently costs, cgi scenes, 100k, projects, money
 
 
 
 
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Amazon Gift Cards - the perfect gift solution

2008-08-02 07:09:00 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
 
Looking for a gift these days, but have no idea what to get? Then an Amazon gift card may be just what the doctor ordered. A gift card to the worlds largest online store is perfect. Your lucky recipient can order practically anything they want via the familiar Amazon storefront Got a wedding, graduation, birthday, baby shower or other event to...
 
Tags: gift, amazon gift card, gift card, familiar amazon storefront, lucky recipient, baby shower, online store, perfect, graduation
 
 
 
 
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Dell launches Studio Hybrid line of PCs and Laptops

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2008-08-01 07:01:00 by Chief Gadgeteer in Gizmos for Geeks
Dell is getting deeper into the personalized PC market with the launch of the Studio Hybrid . You can customize the exterior look with one of 6 different colored sleeves (including the pricey bamboo option). The Studio Hybrid starts at $499, and is meant to be a general purpose PC, and even includes an HDMI port. Of course, you can customize it...
 
Tags: studio hybrid, studio hybrid starts, pricey bamboo option, tv tuner, blu-ray disc, dell, hdmi port, market, include
 
 
 
 
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Shower on Emirates Airlines Dubai-London flight

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