Yeah, but I saved $50 on a Sony Bluray player (after rebate) and got The Notebook for free!
Archive for the ‘Electronics’ category
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November 23, 2009LaCie Sound2 Speakers
September 30, 2009
Ear Light – $6.99
April 9, 2007
Reading in bed with a night lamp is so 2006. The Ear Light is the all-new futuristic reading light that you wear on your ear, kinda like the Star Trek-ish Bluetooth headsets. The Ear Light contains a white LED light that runs off 2 coin-cell lithium batteries (included).
USBCELL Rechargable Battery – $9.30
March 16, 2007
These are your standard NiMH 1.2v 1300mah AA batteries, but rechargable via the USB port on your computer. Unfortunately, it takes about 5 hours for a 90% recharge. A bit pricey considering the $18.59 price tag for a pack of 2, but cool nonetheless.
Macworld Expo 2007
January 11, 2007
Aside from all the free promotional schwag, most of the cool stuff at this year’s Macworld Expo cost over $10, way waaay over. Below are some pictures. Enjoy!
iWoofer looks like an iPod with legs.
A really ugly iPod speaker system by JBL.
Wireless Bluetooth speakers by LaCie. Looks like sewer pipes from Super Mario Bros.
This tentacle contraption by LaCie comes with every connector you could possibly imagine.
Spill-proof skins for Apple keyboards.
Apple TV streams music and videos from your computer to your TV.
Etymotic Ety8 Bluetooth earbuds with iPod Adapter. If you can get past the ugliness, they actually sound pretty damn good.
A big ass Nikon lens!
LaCie 250 GB Brick hard drive. They are stackable like Legos.
iPhone, the most coveted gadget at Macworld. You can’t even touch this thing.
USB Nail Care System – $8.17
January 8, 2007
The USB Nail Care System, from the geniuses at Thanko, is a modern breakthrough for nail care technology. This is great for the nail-obsessed women (and some men, but not me) who sit in front of a computer all day. The package comes with 6 different attachments to help shape, polish, and smooth your nails. It even has a cuticle pusher to push back those damn pesky cuticles.
Cell Phones – “Free”
January 5, 2007Wirefly, owned by InPhonic Inc., is a mobile company that offers free and heavily-discounted cell phones to customers who sign up for wireless plans through their website. Right now, you have the choice of a free Motorola RAZR, LG Chocolate, Cingular BlackJack i607, or Sony W810i. Depending on the phone you want, you typically have to sign a 1-2 year contract with Cingular, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, or whatever vendor the phone is tied to. The phone is free after you fill out a few rebates.
It all sounds simple and dandy, but my gut feeling says that this is too good to be true, and Wirefly’s poor record at the Better Business Bureau seems to confirm this. In the past 36 months, they’ve had a total of 3422 complaints filed. People seem to have problems with Wirefly’s selling practices, service and delivery issues, refund practices, and product quality. Head over to Consumer Affairs and you’ll find a long list of user testimonials complaining about how crappy their service is. There’s also an article from the Washington Post about the Attorney General for the District of Columbia suing InPhonic on behalf of customers.
If you’re in the market for a new phone, I recommend looking elsewhere.
Disclosure: Ironically, this review was sponsored by Wirefly.
Cordster – $4.95
December 24, 2006
Cordster is a device that attaches to your iPod (or any other portable music device) to prevent your headphone cord from tangling. It measures 2.6″ x 1.4″, which is small enough to fit the iPod Nano. Comes in black, white, and silver.
Cordster, not to be mistakened for Napster, Friendster, and a bunch of other things ending with -ster
Fender Strobe-e Keychain Tuner – $9.99
December 18, 2006
Do you like drinking beer and tuning your guitar in the dark? Then this all in one guitar tuner, bottle opener, and flashlight keychain is perfect for you! Just shine the flashlight on the low E and tune until the string looks like it has stopped moving. The Strobe-e keychain is small enough to fit in your pocket and made of durable plastic and metal.
Discovery Parking Timer Keychain – $9.95
November 29, 2006
How many times have you been burned with a ticket for failing to add more coins to your parking meter when the time is up? If you’re like me, then probably never because you are an intelligent human being. But in case you aren’t, you might find this parking timer keychain handy. The keychain comes with a 24-hour countdown, early warning alarms at 10, 5, and 1-minute intervals, and a 10 second memo feature to record your parking location and time.
Available at the Discovery Channel store
iPod 5G/Video (30GB/60GB) Aluminum Metal Case: $8.99
August 19, 2006
This case is made from aircraft-grade, scratch-resistant anodized aluminum. It also comes with a removable belt clip so you can show the world how cool you are with an iPod on your belt.
Garfield 35mm camera: $9.99
August 17, 2006
You can pretty much slap a Garfield sticker on anything and I’d buy it. Anyway, this is probably the only disposable camera worth keeping.
DSLR camera lens caps: $4.81 – $7.29
August 16, 2006
Did you know you can make your own pinhole lens with these things? Just get a sharp needle and poke a hole directly in the center. Read more at camerahacker.com
MIDI plug keychain: $8.00
August 16, 2006
This would go great with your pocket protector. Your choice of a male or female connector.
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