Franklin AnyBook Review
When I first received the AnyBook Reader, I must admit I was a bit skeptical about it, since I already owned a Leap Frog Tag reading system. To my surprise, the AnyBook reader by Franklin is so much better. It lets you use books from your existing library, so no need to buy any special […]
How to Disappear
Ever wanted to disappear? No literally, but remove yourself from the grid, big brother, and clean up your digital footprint. Frank M Ahearn and Eileen C. Horan have written the book How to Disappear: Erase Your Digital Footprint, Leave False Trails, and Vanish without a Trace. “Frank M. Ahearn and Eileen C. Horan are known […]
Yamaha Micro Component System MCR-140
For about $400 you can choose one of several colors of a very decent micro component stereo system, the Yamaha MCR-140. The MCR-140 has FM Radio, remote control, detachable speakers, a CD Player, USB input, 3.5mm inputs, and an iPod dock with wireless transmitter so you can control your iPod/iPhone music from anywhere in the […]
Design Your Own Straws
Bring out your inner kid with these DIY straws and make sipping from a straw fun again! Create an endless array of twists turns and 3 dimensional splits until your simple summer drink looks like a plumber re-piped a skyscraper. Includes different sizes of straws and multiple connectors that go in every possible direction. For […]
USB Desktop Aquarium For Real Fish
While I am not certain this is a great idea, It sure is neat. From the looks of the picture, you might be lucky to get 1 (maybe 2 goldfish) in this tank, or some smaller fish like tetra's. The USB Desktop Aquarium has a LCD calendar with date/time/day, temperature, alarm clock, countdown timer, a […]
Franklin Roadie Portable Speaker System Review
Here we are again, less than 90 days till Christmas and I am only halfway done with Christmas shopping… OK so that’s a crock, but I am always on the lookout for those cool, unusual and fresh gift ideas for my spoiled and jaded loved ones., Item du jour is the, Roadie Portable Speaker System by […]
Serious Rubber Band Gatling Gun
This isn’t some homemade pee-pee-caa-caa rubber band gun, it is a serious machine. This Rubber Band Gatling Gun costs $500, weighs a full 20lbs, is made of powder coated solid billet aluminum, and holds 100 rubber bands. We need to introduce the maker of this gun to the potato Gatling gun guy. Feeling cheap? You […]
Etsy Sea Cucumber PVC Speakers
Some crafty fellow has made some speakers out of PVC and is selling them through the Etsy site for $200. The speakers are named ikyaudio white sea cucumbers, each housing a 3-inch magnesium/aluminum allow full range speaker. They are pretty small, and no idea of how they actually sound, but the should be good for […]
Most Popular Flat Screen Mounts
There are plenty of flat screen mounts available today. The frustrating part is many of the flat screen mounts are way overpriced and aren't any better than the cheaper alternatives. This link has some of the cheapest, most popular, and best reviewed LCD/Plasma flat screen mounts around (everything from articulating, tilting, and thin mounts). Most […]
Eton Soulra Review
When I first saw the Eton Soulra I had to have one, it blends a few of my favorite things, solar power and my iPod/iPhone. Perfect for trips to the beach or pool. The body of the Eton Soulra is aluminum and rubber coated and feels quite sturdy. The product comes with a clear cover […]