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Nicostopper, the Gadget that Helps You Quit Smoking

December 8, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets, Holiday Gift Ideas at 10:00 am | (4) Comments »

 

  

There are all kinds of methods & aids out there to help you quit smoking, but I myself prefer to always go the way of a gadget.

This Nicostopper is designed to help you can that smoking, and fast!  This device locks down 10 cigarettes total and only deliver them back to your anxious hand at your preset time periods.  I reallty like this idea & it’s a great aid to quit smoking, but couldn’t you just run to the store before your preset times allow you to have a smoke? 

Cost, a whopping $300.  I’ll tell you what, you pay me $10 per hour to hold your cigarettes & we’ll call it even.

Via:  UberReview

All-Metal Tabletop War Machine Catapult for Office Fun

December 8, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets, Holiday Gift Ideas at 9:17 am | (1) Comment »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office work always needs a bit of spicing up, don’t you think?  That’s why I love this Tabletop War Machine from ThinkGeek.  Those guys, they come up with everything!

Say hello to your new best office pal, the Tabletop War Machine is made completely of metal, minus the mini rope, and is ready & aching to be positioned towards your office nemesis.  All you have to do is place your form of torture on the catapult & let the sucker fly!  Defend yourself from all matter of office warfare with this ingenious bit of fun.  Cost, $35.  And worth every damn penny!

Rhythm Sticks with Built-In Speakers

December 7, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets, Holiday Gift Ideas at 11:30 am | Comments »

Say goodbye to that cluttery drumset & hello to Rhythm Sticks, the sticks that make a drum sound when you hit them in the air.These crazy Rhythm Sticks have a built-in speaker that amplifies the drum sound so you can make all kinds of music (racket) wherever you go!  The sticks feature several switches that allow you to choose between classic drum beats, electronic drum beats & even a cymbal crash! 

For your nighttime virtual drumming, the Rhythm Sticks feature a shining light at one end so you can shine on all you crazy diamonds.  Cost, $25.

Via:  IWantOneOfThose

Let the Electronic Money Jar Count Your Change for You

December 7, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets, Holiday Gift Ideas at 10:00 am | Comments »

A step down from the Pig E Bank, but still a great holiday gift gadget, the Electronic Money Jar counts your loose change for you.

Throw out that old fashioned change tray & say hello to your new trusty Electronic Money Jar.  Just add the coins you collect throughout the week, raid the couch if you have to, and insert them into the jar.  Watch with awe as the Electronic Money Jar counts your change for you & displays the amount on the large LED display.  Cost, $13.

What do you think- Is this better than the Pig E Bank or a step down?

Via:  Chip Chick

PowerSquid = Power Surge Protection

December 6, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets at 11:30 am | Comments »

 

The PowerSquid is one of the most versatile devices available this holiday season, just you watch.  This power surge protection device features five adapter-ready outlets on quite flexible arms, I fear this squid has been doing yoga for some time.

The flexible arms are intended for those small & often awkward spaces that are difficult to get anything into.  The patented Power Blocker automatic shutdown technology is able to isolate the connected equipment in case of a power surge or power outage.  See full specs below:

• 540 Joules surge protection (maximum 6000 Volts)
• Response time of less than 1 nanosecond
• 5 grounded adapter ready outlets
• Power Blocker® automatic shutdown technology
• Protection and ground indicator lights
• Electrical rating: 125V/15A/1875W
• UL Listed
• 3ft power cord
• $100,000 limited connected equipment warranty

Cost for all this goodness, $25.  Cost of saving your equipment, priceless.

Via:  ThinkGeek

USB Stylus Writing Pen

December 5, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets at 12:00 pm | Comments »

I have to say, that sometimes I forget how pens actually work since I am rarely away from a keyboard.  But apparently some people out there still use these things called pens & for those I bring you the USB Stylus Writing Pen.  Hooray!

This fancy USB pen combines the functionality (or lack of) of a writing pen with a PDA stylus, as well as a128MB USB flash drive.  Wow, all that into one tiny, little pen.  How do they do it, folks?  Cost, $70.  Worth it?  You tell me.

Via:  BookofJoe

Toshiba V30 Gigabeat Does Pastel Pink & Blue

December 5, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets at 11:00 am | Comments »

There wasn’t a whole lotta buzz surrounding the Toshiba Gigabeat V30, but with the company rolling out some new pastel colors, who knows what will happen now.

The Toshiba V30 Gigabeat has now been released in the pastel colors Pink & Blue.  These new Gigabeats are expected to hit shelves December 15, and available for around $434. 

What do we think?  Well, with the bigger & badder V60 around, why change horses in midstream?

Via:  Engadget

Keyboard Keyshark for all the Sneaks Out There

December 5, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets, Holiday Gift Ideas at 9:18 am | (1) Comment »

This Keyboard Keyshark might just be the perfect gift for all your paranoid pals.  This handy dandy gadget, when plugged in to any keyboard socket, will keep track of every keystroke made, up to half a million strokes.  Wow.  So, what do you do with this James Bond-esque gadget?

Well, you could use it as a backup for important documents, but I’ll bet you have other, sneaker plans in store for this little guy.  Cost, $70.

Via:  Shiny Shiny

Darth Vader Mimobot USB Flash Drive for Star Wars Lovers

December 4, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets, Holiday Gift Ideas at 10:00 am | Comments »

Now, who doesn’t really love Star Wars?  Practically no one these days, so this next gadget will be perfect for anyone on that growing holiday list of yours.

The Darth Vader Mimobot USB Flash Drive takes a USB flash drive to the next dimension by adding a cool little licensing by Star Wars.  You can now be your own master as you use your Darth Vader flash drive daily & contemplate the good & evil of the world.  Vader is actually the first in a series of Star Wars-themed Mimobots, so there is more fun on the way!  Hooray!

The Darth Vader Mimibot is currently available for pre-order, coming in three capacities:  1GB, 2GB, & 4GB.  There is a limited quantity on these guys, so you better get out those pre-orders & start cracking! 

Via:  Gifts.com

LaCie Huby

December 4, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Gadgets, Holiday Gift Ideas at 9:27 am | (1) Comment »

 

You many never have to buy another gadget again.  This LaCie Huby, designed by Ora-Ita, is the perfect gift for any gadget enthusiast.

The LaCie Huby features eight flexible tentacles along with LEDs.  You get two FireWire, four USB ports, a USB fan as well as a USB light.  How awesome is that?  The LaCie Huby works with both Macs and PCs, so matter which way you swing, you’ll swing in style.

Via:  Uncrate