GadgetLiving

The Ionic Air Purifier actually sanitizes the air inside your house. It has three steel blades that trap allergens and release purified air back into your home. It gets rid of dust, smoke, and airbourne allergens.

What’s better is that it does all this without a loud motor. The only noise it makes is a little buzz reminding you to clean the unit.

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“Just plug it in, press the power button and you can start filling your house with clean air. To make your Ionic Pro Ionic Air Purifier last longer, simply remove the steel blade assembly and wipe it with a damp cloth.”

We’re all at least a little stressed now-a-days. If you have the desire to find out just how stressed out you are, just place your fingers on the Oracle’s sensor pads and let the Stress-o-Meter gauge your stress level.

But remember, it’s all in fun, so chill out, take a breath, and try not to let things get to you so much.

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“Simply place your fingers onto the sensor pads, then relax while The Oracle reads your vibe…and gauges your stress levels. Are you ‘’slightly strained'’ or ‘’catatonic?'’ Batteries included. Super-chilled or supercharged - which are you? Are you so laid back you are virtually horizontal? A cool customer who never gets hot under the collar? Or are you hurtling towards neurotic meltdown? The Oracle will reveal all.”

Even if you’re not a fan of the opera, these Opera Glasses are a wonderful accessory for a living or sitting room. But if you did want to actually watch the opera with them…

These glasses will help you focus onstage even from the highest balcony. The glasses are both small and functional, as well as being specially designed for viewing indoor performances. Some models even have a discreet light so that you can read your program without bothering the people sitting next to you.

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“In larger theater venues, viewers seated toward the back or in balconies can be a substanial distance from the stage. As much of enjoying the opera or a play involves following the story as it is performed, Petzval’s glasses bring the soprano up close, from any seat.”

If you need an electronic organizer to help you simplify your life but don’t need a bunch of extra features that you won’t use anyway then the Sharp Wizard Electronic Organizer may just be what you’re looking for.

It has an 8 MB memory that can store thousands of entries, and it has three phonebooks, so you can have separate lists for work, friends, and family. It displays everything on a large 80 by 111 dot backlit display. It even has a 24,000-word English/Spanish word translator. It has functions like calendar, memo, “to do”, birthday/anniversary function, world clock, calculator with conversions, expense manager, alarm, and games. You’ll finally be able to keep track of everything in your busy life…just don’t lose it.

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“The OZ-590A syncs with Microsoft Outlook via USB and is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Home and Professional, Windows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, and Windows 98SE. Software is included to enable the sync. At less than half an inch thick, this Wizard will easily fit in your pocket and go everywhere you do. A protective flip cover protects the display from scratches and damage. Battery life is approximately 120 hours when data is continuously displayed without backlight, and can last a year when turned off with the clock running.”

Just Plug in the Soldius 1 Solar Charger, put it in direct sunlight and it will generate enough power to fully recharge your device batteries in just 2 to 3 hours.

The solar charger is compatible with all types of iPods, and it comes with adapters for more than 250 models of mobile phones. You can even charge on the go, the charger folds in half and is light enough to fit in your pocket or purse.

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“* Works with: iPod (Mini, Shuffle, Nano) and other devices [compatibility chart]
* Output power: 6.58 Volts - 320 mA (max) in direct sunlight
* Dimensions: 5.4″ x 3.2″ x .43″ (closed)
* Weight: 4 oz.
* One year warranty
* Includes: Soldius charger, USB cable, adapter tips
* Available in White or Black”

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”

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!”

Never forget that great idea, grocery item, phone number, or appointment again. This brushed stainless steel pen writes like an ordinary pen, but also has an integrated microphone that records for up to 60 seconds.

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Once you’ve recorded your message, you can use the built-in speaker to listen to your message. Replacement ink cartridges available at most office supply stores. This pen does double duty, which means that you don’t have to carry around a and a digital recorder, this gadget does both.

The Turbo Charge gives your iPod extra hours of play time. Never again will you be stuck listen to a crying baby on the subway because your iPod went dead. The Turbo Charge is pocket sized so you can easily carry it any where you go.

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The Turbo Charge is powered by one AA battery, so when it runs out of juice, just replace the battery and be on your merry way. This convenient little gizmo is compatible with iPod nano, video and mini.

Garmin’s MAP60 CSx is a handheld locator that lets you load up your own digital maps. It has a reflective 256-color display that lets you find your way on the map in almost any type of lighting.

It has a battery life of up to 20 hours, and MicroSD card slots make it easy to find out-of-the-way places. All you do is put them on a MicroSD card and load it up. This gadget needs 2 AA batteries and comes with a belt clip and USB cable.

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“* Lightweight handheld GPS navigator with high-sensitivity GPS receiver and 64 MB microSD card
* Extremely accurate SiRF GPS chip tracks precise position even in heavy tree cover and deep canyons
* 2.6-inch, 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display; preloaded with Americas auto-route basemap
* Integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass; trip computer includes odometer and average speed/ times
* Rugged, water-resistant housing; measures 2.4 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty”

This USB Powered Rapid Recharger has both dual and single charging modes which means it has both regular and rapid recharging settings.

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The recharger accommodates both AA and AAA NiMH batteries, and 2AA and 2AA NiMH batteries are included with the charger. Two LED lights let you know when the batteries are fully charged, and the charger has an auto-off to prevent overcharging.

Many personal fans make a lot of noise and don’t produce much of a breeze. This personal fan uses Touch Sense Technology and produces a quiet and powerful breeze.

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The fan has a touch sensor turns fan on with a light touch, and the touch base automatically activates the fan for desktop use. It even comes with a lanyard for wearing or hanging.

Telemergency PRO connects to your telephone and automatically contacts 911 by pressing either a button on the unit, or a button on a pendant that can be worn around your neck.

The Telemergency Pro sends out a pre-recorded message to either 911 or one of five pre-saved phone numbers letting them know of your emergency. If no one answers at any of the numbers it will keep trying for 15 minutes.

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“The Telemergency Pro sends out the emergency alert message again if a phone has been put down without hanging up. For instance, if your message goes out, and is picked up by a child who doesn’t understand the message, more than likely, the child will put down the phone to find an adult. This feature “listens in,” and if it senses no response, will automatically send the same emergency message again. At that point, if no one has responded, it will disconnect and start dialing the other numbers. It can also operate on PBX type telephone systems that require dialing a 1, 8 or 9 before dialing the number.”

No more handheld rechargeable devices all over the house! This recharging station can store and power up to five devices from one convenient place via its four integrated AC ports and two patented USB ports with surge surpressors.

The station has a nonskid surface that secures your iPod, cell phone, or PDA firmly in place. All the cords and cables are hidden at the back of the station, keeping everything looking nice, neat, and untangled.

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“The system draws power from a standard wall outlet and has an integrated surge protector rated at 1,080 joules–the strongest available in a charging station–that thwarts lightning or power spikes up to 6,000 volts and 72,000 amps. Its nonskid surface secures your iPod®, PDA, or cell phone, and the charging adapters are routed through two conduits that conceal cords and prevent tangles. The 15-amp circuit breaker resets at the touch of a button, and the entire unit folds flat to the size of a hardcover book for convenient storage and travel.”

Daysago is a digital date counter that lets you know how many days ago you did something. Whether it’s when you last took your medicine, or when you made that casserole, Dayago can tell you.

Daysago comes with two magnetic and two suction cup units. The magnet units stick to most metal surfaces, and the suction cup units stick to most smooth surfaces. Both the magnetic and the suction units can be cleaned using a damp rag then dried. Stick Daysago to jars, Tupperware, or the fridge so that you’ve always know what you’ve done.

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“This simple device is reusable and versatile. You can set and reset it by pressing the button for five seconds and the screen will display the days elapsed. To view the hours, simply press and release the button. In addition, the unit is battery operated - needing a typical size G8 watch battery (included) that will usually last approximately 18 months.”