Slacker Offers Halloween Radio

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Portable Audio / Video

The jocks at Slacker have created a new Halloween Radio Station with classics, film scores and effects that they feel will put you in the holiday mood. There are over 120 artists including, Black Sabbath, MIA, Neil Young, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie and, of course, Ozzie Osbourne. Download their free Slacker G2 Player or send to your PMP and enjoy their various genres with CD quality. Slacker is offering a free

7-day trial of their Premium Package which allows you to request tunes, save them, and get unlimited skips with no ads. If you like what you hear, subscription is only $7.50 a month. If you happen to pick up a Slacker G2 portable unit, you get 30 days to decide if you like it. If not, you can send it back to them for a full refund.

As a side note, we’ve played with Slacker, and we think it’s fantastic.

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MD iChime Doorbell

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Household, Misc. Tech, Music

No more dull “ding-dong” with the iChime. Microsystems Development has come up with a doorbell that comes with 50 pre-recorded songs, spooky sounds, animal noises, tv and movie themes, and traditional chimes. In addition, the “play anything” device has a built-in mic so that you can record your own tunes or sound effects. The unit sells for about $90.00 and the company claims that the iChime is simple to install. Auxiliary speakers are also an option.

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Super Mario Bros. Sound FX Keychain

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys, Video Games

Why wait for the next Mario game to come out when you can have a piece of the little guy now? The Super Mario Bros. Sound FX Keychain is preloaded with six sounds that include Big, Coin, 1Up, Jump, Start and “Ouch.“ Drive your workmates and/or buds nutsy as they try to figure out just what that familiar Nintendo noise is in your pocket. At a size of 2¾ x 2 x ½-inches, the key chain uses 3 AG-13 button cell batteries (included) and comes at the minimal price of $5.95.

(Thanks, Jen)

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Review: MSN Missile Launcher/Webcam

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Microsoft, Misc. Tech, Product Reviews, Toys, Videos, USB

There is no better way to spend a weekend than by playing with electronic toys. The MSN Missile Launcher/Webcam is no exception. Firebox was kind enough to allow us to get our hands on one. It comes with software that makes it really simple to load and takes only a few seconds. With a toy like this, it is easy to get addicted. We only wish we had two for all out virtual/real warfare. Read our full review and see a short video demo after the jump.

(Thanks, Jen and Kent)

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Star Trek Communicator, Almost the Real thing

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys

We knew someone who was such a Star Trek fan that he bought an original Communicator, at an exorbitant price we might add. While it looked kewl, it didn’t really do anything. This one does. The full size classic gadget features realistic sound and lighting effects with phrases such as “Spock here, Captain.“

It also has the “Hailing” function. Press a button, close the Communicator, and the Enterprise will call you back 5 seconds later. You can find them for $29.99 at ThinkGeek and then ask Scotty to beam you up.

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Music Simplified With Kaossilator

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Videos

One of your buds got a StompIO, but you are Mr./Ms. Keyboard. You might want to look into the Kaossilator Touchpad Music Synthesizer. With its innovative touchpad, you merely have to wiggle a finger to change pitch or move it up and down for a different sound. If you need a drummer, it has dozens of beats included or you can do it yourself. There are also sound effects to toss into the mix. All told it holds over 100 programs. The synthesizer runs on 4AA batteries (not included) for up to 5 hours and comes with a price of $199.99.

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USB Boxer Delivers Punches

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Software, Toys, USB

If you still have one USB port left to fill with a toy, you might want to add the Boxer. Play with him in three different modes, auto, manual, and keystroke. The most amusing aspect of this device is that you control his punches with enclosed software and your arrow keys. Each hit is marked on his counter and you can rotate him to vary his workout. Add the bell and some crowd noises, and you have the definitive answer to interactive boredom. The dude will set you back £29.99 (~$59.00,) but at least this time you get to work out some of your cubicle frustration with some results.

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ViewMaster Goes High Tech

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Portable Audio / Video, Toys

With all the old toys being replaced by electronics, we didn’t even realize that ViewMaster was still around after all these years. But here it is, revamped with remote control and it speaks. The Super Sounds Projector allows kids of all ages to put on a show, and includes character voices, music, and sound effects. Use the wireless infrared remote to auto-advance or you can do it manually. The projector will show images on a wall or 8 foot ceiling and has storage space for 3 sound reels (not included.) The ViewMaster is available for $29.95 and runs on a 2 button cell (included) and 4 AA batteries (not included.) Don’t tell anyone, but we are digging up our old reels that for some reason we could never throw away.

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Rubik’s Revolution Released

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys, Video Games

Erno has finally found something more creative to do with his time, or at least his parent company has. Techno Source’s Rubik’s Revolution was unveiled at the recent Toy Wishes Holiday Preview in New York. The cube plays 6 different electronic games with successive levels while displaying lights and sound effects. It is also has multiplayer capability. Available for $19.99, we foretell that it will create a whole new generation of Rubik’s addicts with celebs like Snoop Dogg promoting it.

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Freak Out Your Friends With Possessed Books

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Household, Misc. Tech

These ancient-looking tomes may look like they are merely gathering dust on your bookshelf, but once someone walks by them, the middle one slides out towards its victim and emits eerie sounds. Lifelike at a size of 8 x 8 x 6.5-inches, you can scare your buds with these Possessed Books for $24.95. We wanted to know why they decided to include two copies of Silas Marner, but since we remember it being required reading in school, we figure that no one will mess with either of them before the gadget is triggered.

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