Miscellaneous Gadgets
Handheld Document Scanner
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 by Jorge.P
Make it easer to scan in recipes, photos and other documents with this portable handheld scanner. Trying to fit the pages of a book into a traditional scanner is awkward at best, so using this handheld device to sweep pages gives much more flexibility in how you scan documents. The scans are recored onto [...]
Lighted Book Cover
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 by Jorge.P
This is a patented lighted book cover that illuminates your reading materials anywhere without requiring a separate light source or lamp. The light unit is built into the cover's spine and turns on automatically when it is pulled out and turns off when retracted. Bu using dual LEDs, the bright glow will [...]
Pepper Spray Pen
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 by Jorge.P
The effective personal self-defense Pepper Spray (capsicum spray) but disguised as a convenient to carry and easy to use ballpoint pen. This discreet personal security device is a fully working high-quality pen you can carry in a shirt pocket or purse. The Pen Defender contains a powerful 10% Pepper [...]
Insulated Travel Cup
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 by Jorge.P
Finding a good traveling cup for the carryall, or the car is often a trial-and-error experience due to many designs and sizes these come in. The good folks at Hammacher Schlemmer have taken up the challenge and declared The Best Cup fulfilling most practical needs and features. This one insulated travel [...]
The Ultrasonic Cleaner for Jewelry
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 by Jorge.P
This ultrasonic cleaner for jewelry earned a top rating from the product testers over at Hammacher Schlemmer as it was found to restore various types of personal jewelry to their original luster much better than any other model and was deemed the easiest to use. [q]Earrings, rings, and necklaces were [...]
Mosquito Repellent Clip
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 by Jorge.P
This personal mosquito repellent clip fixes unobtrusively to a belt warding off mosquitoes within a 15 feet radius wherever you go. Using no artificial chemicals, the device emits a subtle floral scent of geraniol, a plant-derived essential oil that naturally repels mosquitoes, ticks, and no see-ums. [...]
DNA Frame, Of You
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 by Jorge.P
Only in modern times could we own a picture frame that display our actual DNA profile. This DNA Portrait Kit allows such wondrous things. The kit comes with a cotton swap to send to a lab and the technicians will create a DNA photo based on your requested color-theme. In 6 to 8 weeks you'll receive your own [...]
Practice Golf Putt Returner
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 by Jorge.P
Used by PGA professionals on international courses, this is the automatic practice golf putt returner that will simply retrieve your putts. The device fits into any standard or practice-depth golf hole. The device activates via a miniature catapult the moment the ball lands in the hole with a return [...]
Tennis Gloves for Improved Stroke
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 by Jorge.P
Designed by an orthopedic hand surgeon, these comfortable sheepskin leather tennis gloves help to improve your stroke by ensuring a relaxed, secure grip throughout the game. Using a patented system of specially placed pads on the thumb, fingers, and palm brings more of your hand's surface into contact [...]
Packable Folding Walking Stick
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 by Jorge.P
An ideal folding walking stick or walking pole for the countryside and about town. Designed to be conveniently portable for any situation with its removable knob that hosts a built-in compass and a threaded section that will mount a camera, creating a convenient monopod for taking pictures and direction [...]
Infrared Indoor Security Camera
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 by Jorge.P
An ideal indoor camera for everyday security purposes. The Vitek Alpha VTC-IRLED24A Bullet Camera series come with infrared capability via 24 built-in IR LEDs that give an effective night-vision range of 50 feet allowing for clear images in total darkness. Displays the recorded image in color. The [...]
Electronic Child Locator
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 by Jason Kula
Turn your attention away for a millisecond and your kids are away from you at the Mall like a shot. Happens to most of us and is worrying given the vast open areas of these modern shopping palaces. The BrickHouse electronic Child Locator, endorsed by Duracell, help keep your family safe, anywhere, even [...]
Gel Ant Habitat
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 by Anita.J
Have you ever enjoyed watching little ants scurry about? This may sound really boring to some, but actually it can be very relaxing and a sure hobby for some. This awesome Antworks antfarm gives you the opportunity to watch these little critters in a new and innovative space age habitat. This gel ant habitat [...]
Galileo Floating Thermometer
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 by Jorge.P
Cool looking indoor thermometer ideal on a desk or for the bedroom. An interesting design featuring a disc object between two glass plates. Using magnetics, the temperature indicator (the blue disc) floats to the correct reading giving you an easy to read display of the current temperature. Indicates [...]
Swimming Goggles With Camera
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 by Jorge.P
A rather neat idea and cleverly implemented - a professional pair of swimming goggles with a waterproof digital camera built into the temple region. Great for snapping pictures of the underwater fauna or picturing your friends/family swimming with you. The eye pieces are made of tempered glass and [...]
Durable Duct Tape Wallet
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 by Anita.J
Have you ever met a person that believes duct tape is the answer to fixing any kind of repair? If this sounds like anyone you know, then you will have to buy him one of these durable wallets. He will truly be amazed to learn that you have been listening to him throughout the years and will also love the durability [...]
Star Trek Cologne
Mon, 03 Aug 2009 by Jorge.P
I don't usually highlight colognes on these pages, but just couldn't resist this cool gift idea for a Red Shirt Star Trek Cologne! Smell your best and tell your friends about this for a laugh. Note the picture shows the Cologne as red in color but is actually transparent. The Trekie logo on the bottle look [...]
Manual Home Coin Sorter
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 by Jorge.P
Collecting those odd coins for a future present or just for savings is something I do regularly but these must be presented to the bank correctly sorted. Most banks won't offer this as a service so having your own coin sorter for home use would be very useful. Simply pour in the change from the top aperture, [...]