GadgetLiving

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.”

There’s a huge storm going on today, and I had to dig out the driveway twice, and walk to and from work a half hour each way, so my boots, scarf, hat, and gloves are absolutely soaked, unfortunately I don’t have this fabulous As Seen on TV Boot and Glove Dryer.

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Keep your winter boots and gloves dry and odor-free with this dryer. Just fill the top pan with baking soda to deodorize your winter gear and turn on fan to dry them out.

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.

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”

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.

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).”