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If your father is tough to buy for what do you do? I usually try and get my father something that he never knew existed or something that will blow his mind. Well, we can do both with this cool gift idea from ThinkGeek.com. Little gadgets and things that are based on technology have made this world a much more fun and easy place to live in. That is why this is the perfect gift for dad this year on Father’s Day.
R/C Desktop Forklift
Is this not the coolest thing that your father never knew was created? This little guy can hold up your soda, tape dispenser or whatever you have on your desk that needs lifting. All you need to power this baby is 4AAA batteries and a 9 volt for the controller. Doesn’t look like much but there is even a video on Youtube.com showing how it works.
Don’t forget about your father this father’s day. Make his day with a nice gift that he will always remember. Don’t you think that he would remember this?
Valentines day is just around the corner! Great new product for you lovers out there with no gift as of yet.
Never fear. Incase has a slew of pink cases for a number of Apple’s products that will help protect your sweetheart’s gadgets and give you some bonus points for being a thoughtful romantic.
Here’s the full list of features from the Incase website for each product:
Protective Cover for iPod touch – $29.95
- Excellent iPod touch protection
- Form-fitting, injection molded material provides added grip
- Custom topographic pattern exterior
- Direct access to widescreen with touch controls
- Easy access to headphone jack, hold switch, and dock connector
- Allows charging while in case
Protective Cover for iPhone – $29.95
* Excellent iPhone protection
* Form-fitting, injection molded material provides added grip
* Custom topographic pattern exterior
* Direct access to widescreen with touch controls
* Easy access to headphone jack, hold switch, and dock connector
* Camera lens cutout and speaker and microphone openings
* Allows charging while in case
Protective Cover for iPod nano – $24.95
* Optimum iPod nano protection
* Clear scratch resistant face shield
* Form-fitting, injection molded material provides added grip
* Custom topographic pattern exterior
* Custom color ways to match iPod nano 3G
* Direct access to widescreen and click wheel
* Easy access to headphone jack, hold switch, and dock connector
* Allows charging while in case
13″ Neoprene Sleeve for Macbook – $34.95
With a durable neoprene exterior, cushioned interior, and perforated trim, the Neoprene Sleeve offers complete notebook protection. Whether utilized as a stand-alone case or placed inside a pack, the Neoprene Sleeve provides exceptional protection and simplicity.
* Complete notebook protection
* Form-fitting neoprene construction
* 3mm cushioned interior
* Perforated trim details
* Heavy-duty custom YKK zipper pulls with closed-seam construction
These protective products do come in a variety of other colors too, so if your Valentine loves green, get her that color instead!
Good lookin’ but with only 300K pixels (640×480 resolution). About the sponge’s intelligence level. Pretty old gadget, but I thought that you might like to see it
LeapFrog Enterprises have just dropped an announcement for a couple of new web-connected video game systems which are connected to the proprietary LeapFrog Learning Path. The Leapster2 Learning Game System is the latest addition to the Leapster family, further expanding gameplay online whilst enabling parents to check up on what their child is learning and sharing in their accomplishments. You will find that the online capabilities in the all-new Didj Custom Gaming System is able to hook up gameplay with schoolwork, enabling kids to pick and choose the game they like with spelling lists, math problems and more.
The Leapster2 system comes in a new form factor that is easy on the eye, featuring edutainment titles such as the exclusive educational game license for Star Wars: The Clone Wars as well as the summer 2008 Disney/Pixar blockbuster WALL E. The Leapster2 handheld will come with auto-levels that makes it able to adjust games to children’s particular skills and progress, providing just the right challenge. Since it features online connectivity as well, parents will be able to check up on their protege’s accomplishments to dish out the appropriate amount of encouragement. I wish parents will see my level 80 Warlock in World of Warcraft and be proud of it, but somehow they seem oblivious to such an “achievement” and instead criticize me for spending too much time in front of computer monitor.
Cost – $69.99
This kit is the absolute thing that you’ll need to pull off the phone call pranks or unless you like to change your music. You only get the small board shown, but it offers speaker output with 1.5W at 4 ohms. You also get a line out that will make it easy to hook up to your phone or music equipment.
A 9V battery is all you need to power this handy voice-altering device, which makes it extremely portable.
Cost – $19.95
The Jedi, the crystal and the force.. Become one with it..
The kit contains instructions and parts which make it possible to create a 1,000 or so different designs . You can change the color (red, blue or green) of your saber with the flick of a switch and they can’t do that in the films.
The Lightsaber kit is available from Play for £49.99 and Amazon.com for $99.99.
Another improvement.The iPhone gets a new 16GB version, which more than doubles the previous model’s storage capabilities. From the Apple press release (edited for only the iPhone information):
The revolutionary iPhone now comes in a new 16GB model for $499, joining the 8GB model for $399. “For some users, there’s never enough memory,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPod and iPhone Product Marketing. “Now people can enjoy even more of their music, photos and videos on the most revolutionary mobile phone and best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world.”
Both iPhone and iPod touch feature Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM) user interface and pioneering software that allows users to find and enjoy all their music, videos, photos and more with just a touch of their finger. All iPhone and iPod touch models include the latest software enhancements announced last month including the ability to automatically find your location using the new Maps application*; create Web Clips for your favorite websites; customize your home screen and watch movies from the new iTunes(R) Movie Rentals. Both iPhone and iPod touch feature the world’s most advanced mobile web browser in the world with Safari(TM) and great mobile applications including Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes.
Pricing & Availability
The new 16GB iPhone is available immediately for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and AT&T retail and online stores. iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only. iPhone and iPod touch require a Mac(R) with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS(R) X 10.4.10 or later and iTunes 7.6; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later and iTunes 7.6.
The iPod Touch gets a new 32GB version to go along with the 8GB and 16GB models. From the Apple press release (edited for only the iPod Touch information):
Apple today added new models of the iPhone and iPod Touch which have double the memory, doubling the amount of music, photos and videos that customers can carry with them wherever they go. iPod touch now comes in a 32GB model for $499, joining the 16GB model for $399 and the 8GB model for $299.
Both iPhone and iPod touch feature Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface and pioneering software that allows users to find and enjoy all their music, videos, photos and more with just a touch of their finger. All iPhone and iPod touch models include the latest software enhancements announced last month including the ability to automatically find your location using the new Maps application; create Web Clips for your favorite websites; customize your home screen and watch movies from the new iTunes Movie Rentals. Both iPhone and iPod touch feature the world’s most advanced mobile web browser in the world with Safari and great mobile applications including Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes.
Pricing & Availability
The 32GB iPod touch is available worldwide immediately for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only. iPhone and iPod touch require a Mac(R) with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS(R) X 10.4.10 or later and iTunes 7.6; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later and iTunes 7.6.
Now what’s stopping you from getting one? No more of the low memory space excuse.
The Transformers Movie was one of last year’s biggest summer hits. This USB flash drive that comes in the form on an Autobot insignia while concealing a USB connection. It hooks up to your computer via USB 2.0,getting a maximum data transfer speed of 480Mbps.
Comes with 1GB storage space and is available only in bulk.
Fancy a MP3 player that keeps you connected no matter where you go? At least, in areas that have WiFi networks for you to stream songs, podcasts and videos. It also has a lot of skins so can try out a whole lot of designs. Why listen to the same old stuff when you can watch or listen to whats new and hip.
- Wireless MP3 player keeps you connected on the go
- 4GB hard drive; 2.5-inch color LCD; 15-plus hours of battery life
- Hot button for instant access to millions of songs, podcasts, and videos
- FM and Internet radio; 1,000 categorized podcasts; over-the-air updates
- Comes with free 30-day trial for Rhapsody To Go
Coming up at Amazon
