GadgetLiving

Get movie theater sound quality in your living room with the Sony Dream System. The system’s 5 satellite speakers and 100-Watt subwoofer mean you’ll music, TV, and movies like you never have before. You’ll be so loud you’re neighbors will hate you! Plus they’ll be completely jealous.

The system includes a 5-disk DVD/SACD/CD changer, a 6-speaker system, 5 satellite speakers, a subwoofer, an S-Master digital amplifier, Dolby Digital, dts and Dolby Pro-Logic Decoding, 500 Watts of total system power, and Digital Cinema Sound.

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“Also featuring CD-R/RW & Super Audio CD playback, a tuner with 20 FM + 10 AM station presets, a digital input for satellite TV, etc., color coded speaker connections, and 2 A/V inputs - 1 A/V output, this system is easy to set up and a dream to listen to. Utilize the pre-programmed A/V Remote Commander Remote Control as you fast forward into entertainment overload with the DAV-C450.”

Bug Buster safely remove bugs using a gentle vacuum system. This gadget is perfect if you live somewhere where you may encounter poisonous insects, or even if you just get that one stray wasp or hornet in your window. Just point and press and the Bug Buster will suck up those annoying pests without you having to touch them and possibly get stung.

The Bug Buster has a 15″ tube extension and a removable cap seal. Just vacuum up the bug and replace end cap seal then release or dispose of the little as necessary.

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“* Lightweight and durable design
* Convenient 9V battery operation
* Powerful vacuum motor
* Simple point and press operation
* Uses no chemicals or bait
* Easy, effective and longlasting”

It’s almost warm enough to go out on the patio again! But not quite, and certainly not into the evenings and night. Unless you have a an outdoor heater.

Check price and availability at BedBathStore.

This Portable Outdoor Heater heats a cirlce up to 10′ in diameter. And it made of weather resistant hardware so it doesn’t have to be lugged in and out every night. The heater is CSA certified and stands 14″ W-B x 20.5″ W-D x 39″ H.

I’ve wanted a deli slicer for so long, but I just don’t have room for any more gadgets in my kitchen. But this slicer folds-up…maybe there’s a bit more room in the cupboard over the fridge.

The Food Slicer has a 6-1/2-inch stainless-steel blade and a thickness control dial so you can slice from wafer thin to extra thick. The Slicer also has a switch that locks the food carriage limiting access to the blade when it’s not in use. All the slicing parts are removable for washing.

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“* 75-watt electric food slicer for deli-style slicing at home
* Housed in durable plastic; 6-1/2-inch stainless-steel blade; safety switch
* Thickness control dial easily adjusts from wafer-thin to extra-thick slices
* Easy-to-clean removable slicing parts and tray
* Tray folds up for convenient storage
* Dimensions: 4 x 12 x 10 inches”

What do you get when a GPS and a telescope have ababy? The Celestron Skyscout Planetarium. It uses GPS technology to locate and identify virtually any celestial object.

Just point and click and SkyScout will tell you what it is, and then give you audio and text descriptions of most of the objects up there in space. Its database includes more than 6,000 stars, planets and constellations.

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Built-in celestial calendar helps you find objects and events every day of the year.SkyScout™ combines GPS technology, which gives the time, date and location of the user; software that calculates the position of the objects for that moment; and 3 axis sensors measuring gravitational and magnetic fields to determine the true orientation of SkyScout™ to the Earth.

Zip Wrench adjusts to fit any size of nut or bolt with just the touch of a button, making one-haded use possible for projects where you may need your other hand for holding a flashlight, other tool, or whatever you’re working on.

The Zip Wrench has nylon jaw inserts so it won’t damage pipes or chrome, and the whole thing is made of nickel-plated zinc alloy so it resists rust and corrosion. All you need is 2 AAA batteries.

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“* Automatically adjusts to any size nut or bolt up to 1-1/4″ with the push of a button
* Work in tight areas with the convenience of one-touch adjustment
* One wrench replaces a set of up to 50 standard and metric wrenches
* Compare to Black and Decker Auto Wrench and Save!”

Finally a hammock for those of us without large sturdy trees in our yards. Finally a hammock for those of us without yards!

The Hammaka Chair has everything you need to spend the summer in luxury: a pillow, armrests, footrest, drink holder and even a carrying case. It can hang from its tripod or can be suspended from a ceiling joist.

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“Double-layered UV protected 600-denier polyester fabric. Aluminum tripod with hardwood spreader bars. Supports up to 300 lbs. Easy to move at just 17 lbs. 7 ½’ tall.”

iTouchless is a 13 gallon trash can that opens and closes without you having to touch it. This brushed stainless steel beauty has a built-in Smart-Chip that works like automatic faucets or soap dispensers. When your hands are about 6 inches away from the sensor the can opens, and 3 seconds after you moves away, it closes.

And hey, if automated trash cans aren’t your thing, there’s even buttons on the front to open and close the lid manually, and an on/off switch on the back.

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“This trashcan creates a germ free, odor free, automated environment. It keeps your hands clean while you are cooking or playing with your children. It also helps prevent contamination, which reduces the threat of certain illnesses and infections. Because the trashcan turns an ordinary chore into something fun, your kids will have fun throwing the trash away for you. In addition, the Touchless Trashcan outlasts most of the step-on and hand-touch cans. If you can’t touch it, you can’t break it! These cans have been opened 100,000 times in laboratory tests, and they’re still going strong. In fact, if you open your can 20 times a day, it can last over 10 years. This could actually be the last trashcan you ever buy, which will save you money, mess, and time.”

I’ve seen some attempts to make kettles more attractive, but they still just end up looking like utilitarian items that you want to hide away after use. But the Capresso cordless H2O Plus glass water kettle really is attractive enough to leave on the counter all the time.

The kettle has is made of heat-resistant German SCHOTT Glass, has a 1½ quart capacity, and a fast, quiet boil. The kettle shuts off automatically once water has boiled, and the heating element is hidden under the easy clean stainless steel dome.

Check price and availability at My Secret Pantry.

“* Illuminated power switch, automatically turns off upon boiling. Ounce and cup markings for easy filling.
* Cordless design with 360° swivel base for right and left-hand use. Kettle lifts easily for pouring and serving.
* Cool-touch handle and drip-free pouring design.
* When pouring all of the steaming hot water at once, open the lid first, to divert any steam away from your hand.”

The Torrent Rain Gauge is a self-emptying, electronic rain gauge. Unlike other electronic gauges, there are no cables, and no installation is required. All you have to to is place it on a level surface and wait for it to rain.

Rain falls into the top of the gauge which measures and records it as it exits through the bottom of the gauge.

Check price and availability at Outdoor Decor.

“If an elevated mounting position is desired, the Torrent has a groove molded in the bottom for placement atop a 1″ pipe (not included) allowing the rain gauge to be placed in a flower or vegetable garden. If you wish to mount the Torrent on a fence, a universal mounting bracket is available (sold separately). See item T RG 11021 for details. The Torrent Rain Gauge will record up to 99.999 inches of rain…”

Meet Bob! Bob will never fall down, go ahead, give him a push, it’s okay. Whe you give Bob a push you can watch him wobble and change color and function. You can view the time, day/date, temperature, timer, or alarm.

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Bob even has a touch-snooze feature. He’s powered by 3 AAA batteries.