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Because it is the inhaling that is part of the habit (plus the need to hold something besides a turkey leg,) giving up cigarettes is really tough with only a patch or gum. If you have tried to stop smoking but can’t get over the habit, or hang in one of those places that will not allow you to smoke, Milano Electronic Cigarettes may be the answer. They have no tar or carcinogenic substances such as carbon monoxide, but they do have both nicotine and non cartridges. The E-Cigarette comes with a charger and battery, and 3 filters. Somebody obviously thinks it works, as the company is temporarily out, but you can pre-order for the next batch for £39.99 (~$78.00.)
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Dr. Who Cell Phone Flasher
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech,
Fans of “Dr. Who” can carry the show around with them with the Tardis and Dalek cell phone charms. Each of them flashes and spins when a call comes in, definitely a plus for those on subways or in a local saloon during happy hour on a Monday Football Night. While they will only work on GSM networks, check with your provider before you take the plunge for a mere $9.95.
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Wine Stopper USB Memory Stick
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Design, Software,
Wine connoisseurs/geeks, it’s time to say “Cheers!” Arwye Wan has designed a USB 2.0 flash drive shaped like a cork wine stopper. Handmade and at a size of 50 x 20mm, the stick holds 1GB memory and supports Windows, Linux and Mac. The storage device comes in a white gift box and will be available soon, so contact smediart for details and price. What a great idea for for a vineyard and/or retailers to get one with their logo on it and information about their product included in the design. Personally, our wine knowledge is pretty much limited to Ripple.
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Princeton Tech PPF-OVO Digital Photo Frame
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,
It’s about time somebody came up with a digital photo frame that doesn’t look like a box.The PPF-OVO is an egg-shaped liquid crystal frame from Princeton Tech that doubles as a clock. With a 1.5-inch display, it has a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels with a 2MB memory and a USB 2.0 interface. The 61 x 61 x 81mm OVO can run for about 5 hours on a 2 hour charge and is compatible with Windows Vista/XP. It comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery in your choice of several colors and carries a price of $38.00.
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Bleeding Edge TV 266: HP’s Connecting Your World keynote wrapup
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gizmatic, Announcements, PC / Laptop, Videocasts, Videos,
HP hosted the Connecting Your World event in Berlin Germany to launch a bevy of new products including 17 new laptops, new monitors, and cell phones.
Check out our interview with HP’s Elizabeth Gillian to get a quick overview of some of their featured products including the HP Elite, the Voodoo Envy 133, and the DreamColor monitor.
Stay tuned for more coverage of the HP Connecting Your World 2008 event.
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Exclusive Hands On with the Voodoo Envy 133, MacBook Air Killer
Posted by Chris Cardinal Categories: Features, PC / Laptop,
We’re live in Berlin, Germany at the HP Connecting Your World event. During yesterday’s keynote, Voodoo PC, HP’s enthusiast line, announced what’s essentially a competitor to the MacBook Air: The Voodoo Envy 133. The Envy 133 is just 0.7” thick throughout; the same thickness as the most thick points on the Air. (Just slightly under, actually.) It’s sheathed in a carbon fibre casing that allows them to bring down the weight to just 3.4 lbs. It features a 13.3” ultrabright backlit LED screen and a backlit keyboard, ambient light sensor and an enormous touchpad that’s multiple gesture-compatible.
Take a look at our first impressions and see what sets the Envy 133 apart, giving it what I believe is the upper hand against the MacBook Air.
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When an employee tried to order a special CD-DVD of REM’s “Accelerate” for the Fred Meyer’s retail chain, he(she) mistakenly entered “LP.” Sure enough, vinyl records showed up at many of the stores. While some sent them back, others kept the 20 records and sold out the next day. Because of the good results, the chain, owned by the Kroger Co., are now selling them at 60 of its stores in the Alaska, Oregon, California, and Washington. Abbey Road tops their best-seller list. We think that is a fine idea, since we miss the sound of music on vinyl, and hope they give that employee a raise.
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Xeros Washing Machine Needs Only 1 Cup Water
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science,
Imagine having a washing machine that only needs one cup of water for a full wash. That may not be so far away since researchers at Leeds University in the UK are already working on it. Xeros uses thousands of 1/2cm plastic chips to absorb and hence remove dirt. When the water heats up, about 20 kilos of chips are added to the water and detergent. The chips can be used up to 100 times, about 6 month’s worth. The team is hoping to bring the prototype out to the public by 2009. The scientists say that it could save billions of gallons of water a year, not to mention how it would cut down on your electric bill.
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How about a Radio Control Beverage/Snack Float to bring the chips, dips, and brew to your pool guests or jacuzzi buds? Load the gadget with up to five drinks and some nachos and pass it to your left. The 2-part motorized float system has been safety tested so you don’t have to worry about electrocuting your guests and uses one 9-volt and 6 D batteries, not included. Pick yours up for a cool $49.99, and don’t let anyone cannonball during the festivities.
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This is not your ordinary webcam. The ANEO ANWC0804 comes with three interactive games: Kungfu, Super Knight, and Funny Stair. The little guy is about 90 x 44 x 40mm and weighs 54g with a manual focus range of 5cm to infinity, a 24-bit RGB format, and a USB 1.1/2.0 interface. While the camera supports both Windows and Mac, the games will only work with MS. Brando claims that they are simplified for the kids, but we know that sometimes they are better at these things than adults. You can have your own ANEO for $33.00.
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