January GadgetLiving Archives

Laser Straight

laser-straight.jpg Laser Straight will adhere to any surface, leaving your hands free to hang pictures or put up shelves in a perfectly straight line. It uses refractive lens technology to project a perfectly straight level 50 ft. line.

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No more struggling with levels and pencils, and trying to hold 3 or 4 things with only 2 hands. The Laser Straight lightweight, compact, and easy to carry and handle.

Fold-Away 39 Exercise Gym

Fold-Away-39-Exercise-Gym.jpg This 45lb fold-away gym gives you all the benefits of a complete weight set. Instead of heavy weights that take up room, this machine uses three sets of color-coded elastic bands that clip to the handles and leg straps and create seven levels of resistance equivalent to 5, 12, 17, 20, 25, 32, and 37 lbs.

When you’re finished your workout just fold up the gym and store it under your bed or in your closet. The trainer comes with five illustrated program cards with instructions for performing 39 exercises and 10 targeted workouts. There’s some assembly required, but just consider that your first workout.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The trainer’s 2″ tubular steel frame folds to 42″ L x 28″ W x 8″ D to slip under a bed or store in a closet. The 2″ foam padded seat adjusts to three positions and a footplate provides stability to help you maintain correct form. An integrated easel holds the cards for convenient reference and storage.”

DuPont™ Self Charging Smoke Alarm

Self-Charging-Smoke-Alarm.jpg There isn’t much point to having a smoke alarm if the battery in it is dead. It’s just something we shouldn’t, but do, forget about. The DuPont™ Self-Charging Smoke Alarm connects directly into a ceiling mounted light socket, then automatically recharges itself when the light is turned on.

To test the alarm, flip the light switch twice to test the alarm. The best part may be that if the alarm goes off because of cooking or steam from a shower, all you have to do is flip the light switch three times to silence the alarm, and it automatically resets.

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“* 85dB alarm
* UL listed
* Test mode
* Will operate for 30 days without charging in the event of a power loss
* Ionization-type smoke alarm
* Should be placed within 8.5 inches of the ceiling
* Chirps every minute when it needs recharging
* Dimensions: 3″H x 5″L x 3″W”

Spin Spa

Spin-Spa.jpg This As Seen On TV spinning bath brush has a microdermabrasion head that removes dead skin to reveal the younger, healthier skin underneath.

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The mesh head gently exfoliatates, the massage head soothes muscles, and the pumice stone removes calluses, and just add your favorite body wash and the soft bristled head for gently cleanses.

Bookshelf Aquarium

Bookshelf-Aquarium.jpg Even if you don’t have the biggest office at home or work, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the relaxing trickling sounds or stunning views of a fish tank. This space-saving aquarium is a mere 4″ deep, yet provides 180sq” of viewing area and room for up to six fish.

The 2.4-gallon aquarium has everything a full size aquarium does; an air pump, filtration system, and heater, giving the aquarium precise environment control.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The cabinet is made from shatterproof plastic and the integrated LEDs provide bright overhead light. The aquarium includes a submersible, three-dimensional seascape background and gravel. Plugs into AC. 13″ H x 17″ W x 4″ D. (20 lbs. when filled with water.)”

ScanPan Multipurpose Fondue Set

SCANPAN-FONDUE-Set.jpg It used to be that a fondue set was for one type of fondue, cheese, broth, etc. But the Scanpan Fondue set is designed to do everything! You can use it for chocolate, cheese, wine, oil, or broth fondues.

The set includes:6 Numbered Forks, Stainless Steel Base and Burner, Scanpan Classic Pot, Heat Resistant Glass Lid, Ceramic Bowl, Stainless Steel Collar Insert for holding the forks.

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“The heavy duty pressure cast aluminum body ensures perfect heat distribution, superior heat retention and is safe to use with metal utensils, and oven safe to 260C. Suitable for all cook tops EXCEPT Induction.”

Portable Jump Starter

Portable-Jump-Starter.jpg This Portable Jump Starter charges your battery right through your cigarette lighter socket. Not only is it reusable, it’s so small it can fit in your glove box or console.

All you have to do is plug the adapter into the cigarette lighter port, and the charger’s built in smart chip that lets you whether your battery will accept a charge. The jump starter can then charge your battery in about 10 minutes!

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“The best aspect of this jump starter is that it allows you to remain in your vehicle during the emergency situation. You do not have to get out to open the hood or trunk, search for jumper cables and most importantly you do not have to ask a stranger for help.”

Pottery Wheel

Pottery-Wheel.jpg This As Seen On TV Pottery Wheel is perfect for anyone whose always wanted to try their hand at pottery making. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, this 18 piece pottery set comes with everything you need to make beautiful art.

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The set comes with a potters wheel, foot control pedal, 2 bags of clay, 6 non-toxic paints, 2 brushes, 4 plastic shaping knives, paint palette, cutting string, and moistening sponge. You’ll need 4 D batteries to power the wheel.

Kill-A-Watt EZ

kill_a_watt_ez.jpg Gadgets can use up a lot of energy, and now you can find out what gadgets should and shouldn’t be pulgged in all the time, and cut energy costs at the same time.

Just plug Kill-A-Watt EZ into an outlet, then plug your gadget or appliance into the Kill-A-Watt EZ, and the LCD display will count consumption by the Kilowatt-hour. There’s even a built-in menu that lets you enter your utility company rate as listed on your monthly bill.

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“* Shows the operating costs of your household appliances
* Accurate within 98%
* Large LCD Display
* Calculates cost and forecasts by week, month and year
* Built-in battery backup
* Displays eight critical units of measure”

Women’s Digital Tactility Gloves

Womens-Digital-Tactility-Gloves.jpg No more taking off your gloves to use your cell phone!These gloves are both warm and form-fitting and let you use your cell phones, PDAs, or MP3 players in cold weather without having to take off your gloves first.

The gloves have specially designed gel pads in the tips of the index fingers and thumbs that transfer the tactile sensation of PDA keys and phone buttons directly to your fingers. This means you can accurately dial and type without difficulty.

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“Energy transfer capabilities in these fingertip fabrics will register on iPod® scrollwheels, for true versatility. The soft suede-like construction of the palm ensures a good grip on electronic devices, even when the gloves are wet. The nylon shell and polyester stretch fleece lining keep the hands warm while maintaining superior breathabi lity. Womens. Sizes S (6 1/2-7), M (7-7 1/2), or L (8-8 1/2).”

24-City World Map Clock

24-City-World-Map-Clock.jpg Just set the time for your home city, and this 24-City World Map Clock will automatically adjust the current times for the rest of the map to Greenwich Mean Time.

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The clock is framed and LEDs display the times in all the cities, while additional LEDs show the date at the bottom of the map. It measures 14 1/4″ H x 21 1/2″ L x 1 1/2″ D.

Flexible Shaft Ratcheting Screwdriver

flex-screwdriver.jpg The Flexible Shaft Ratcheting Screwdriver is a 23-in-1 flexible driver tool. It has a 6″ flexible and extendible shaft that can be locked in either the extended and flexible position or in the closed position.

There is a ratchet mechanism that works in forward, reverse, and locked positions, and the screwdriver comes with 15 bits that you are stored in the bit holder in the shaft. If all of this isn’t enough, It also has a retractable magnet built in to allow it to work as a magnetic pick-up tool.

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“This is the only screwdriver your toolbox needs. Now you can reach virtually any screw or bolt and complete the job quickly and efficiently.”