8, Jan 2009
Power Your Gadgets With Wind or Sun… Or Both

I love solar, add wind power, and I love it just a bit more.  The Kinesis Industries K2 launched its 2-in-1 handheld charger at CES.  The K2 Gadget allows you to charge an internal battery via wind and/or solar energy. It has the largest battery capacity of its competitors, with…

7, Jan 2009
Prairie Organic Vodka

Certified organic and kosher, Prairie Vodka ($25-$45) is thoughtfully distilled from organic yellow corn and crafted in partnership with a co-op of over 900 Minnesota farmers. Besides getting a deliciously smooth drink, you also get the pleasure of knowing it’s probably the most eco-friendly item in your home. The distiller…

30, Dec 2008
Caffeine Test Strips

Ever wondered if your coffee is actually decaf or regular? Or, just don’t trust the barista?  Never wonder again… test your drinks to see if they are actually caffeinated or not with D+Caf Test Strips ($9.95 for 20).  My favorite part of this whole caffeine gadget is this quote, “studies…

29, Dec 2008
Hidden Exercise Equipment In Fancy Wooden Furniture

For the cost of some fancy treadmills, you can own a mini gym hidden into a decent looking wooden cabinet.  The full shebang is available for about $3,500 and includes a computer desk w/bookshelf, an armoire with treadmill, a multi-position weight bench, and chrome dumbbells.  More details and pictures after…

23, Dec 2008
Xenon Flash For The iPhone Camera – Snapture

Let me start off by saying that this gadget for the iPhone is still just a prototype.  The folks at Snapture Labs are looking for a manufacturing/distribution partner at this time. On to the details… This iPhone gadget adds a super bright xenon flash via a plastic sleeve.  The new…

17, Dec 2008
Deal Alert – Loaded Compaq Dual-Core Laptop For $379.99 (After Rebates)

** UPDATE Price just went up… deal is still OK… but not as great… sorry!** I know… I know… you have to fill out some rebates… but come on… $379.99 for pimpin laptop… not an under powered POS. Office Depot (which usually has crappy deals) has a good deal… a…

8, Dec 2008
Dental Air Force…Why?

The makers of the Dental Air Force have made a product… a product that I can’t imagine being here after a year or so.  Their product reminds me of the old waterpik teeth cleaner I had as a kid.  The Dental Air Force uses a combination of air, water, and…

21, Nov 2008
Cub Cadet Super Chipper – Shredder – Vacuum

I honestly have no use for this thing… but for some reason I am reaching for my credit card ($499).  I mean who hasn’t wanted to turn yard debris into useful compost bits?  Am I alone here?  And it doesn’t get any easier than this… you just push the Cub…

12, Nov 2008
Less Than 9 Pennies Per Gigabyte – 1TB Hard Drive For Only $89.99

This has to be the cheapest storage I have seen to date.  Less than $0.09 per gigabyte… gotta love it.  For only $89.99 you can have a full 1TB (terabyte) hard drive… not to mention a Western Digital WD10EACS new drive with a full 3-year warranty.  Get yours while they…

12, Nov 2008
UMID’s Mini Notebook – Super Tiny

The tiny laptop rage is out of control… the latest by UMID puts the EEE PC to shame when it comes to it’s size. This tiny netbook uses an Atom CPU, 1GB of memory, and a 32GB SSD drive.  Everything wireless seems to be jammed into this little package, WiBro,…