11. 2.2006
Fancypants UMPCs by Crispin Jones for PBJ
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11. 2.2006Brookstone’s Giant Remote
The first thing I thought when I saw the picture above was: When gadgets are getting smaller and sleeker by the day, who would want a large bulky remote control? Well, according to the company, a large remote provides ease of use and no possibility of losing it. One way to look at it: Since plasmas and LCDs are getting larger by the day, there's no reason why their controllers should lag behind. As for technical specs, they're the usual for a universal remote with support for six devices including TV, VCR, DVD player, satellite, cable and auxiliary A/V device. The company claims that IR codes for most popular A/V devices are included. The large buttons glow in the dark so that you can continue to use the remote even when the lights are switched off. If you thought that being so big would mean more batteries, no worries there – all it requires are 2 AA batteries. One thing is for sure - families that have one of these are never going to have those panic attacks when their favorite TV show is about to come on and the remote control is nowhere to be seen. If this is important to you, the $35 that this will cost you will be money well spent. Available online at the Brookstone shop. Via Random Good Stuff. Posted by kanchana
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11. 2.2006Working for your treats
Here's a way to pace the eating of your Halloween candy (because we all have it whether we admit it or not). The mini-Candy Grabber is a home version of the arcade game found in amusement parks and supermarkets. However, instead of toys, this version is filled with candy. Place a fake coin into the machine, and you have 75 seconds to pick up a piece of candy and drop it into the shoot. The controls are, in fact, fairly complex, as it comes with three joysticks to maneuver the claw. Your edible prize will certainly taste better after working for it. The mini-Candy Grabber is one of those rare toys that has both kid and adult appeal. The Candy Grabber is available at I Want One Of Those for £17.95 (US$33.20.) Posted by Ray
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11. 2.2006Handy Bands: rubber undies
These rubber undies add a little spice and organization to that sad little cubicle or cluttered home office. There's no great new and amazing technology behind the Handy Bands, but it sure is cute to take such a common office staple and give it an unexpected twist. Novelty driven design-o-philes, I'm sure, will be all over the cheerful yet restrained palette and will especially like the way these rubber bands impart a sense of fun through sharp attention to detail. Handy Bands are the type of non-essential item that people generally don't buy for themselves, but I'm sure they would make an appreciated add-on or little surprise as a gift to a friend. I know I'd be totally tickled if somebody picked these up for me. And they sure beat using bland old beige colorless rubber bands. Posted by Katherine
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