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Kindle: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device

Written on May 31, 2008 by Kathy Dove in Electronics

Amazon’s Kindle is a portable reading device that allows you to download reading material and do it wirelessly. The Kindle screen is sharp and gives the reader an experience much like reading ink on paper. A computer is not needed for the Kindle to work. It works by using a 3G network and content is…

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Digital Coin Counting Money Jar

Written on May 17, 2008 by Kathy Dove in Goofy Gadgets

Traditionally, we use a piggy bank to store coins. Avon has a unique Money Jar that not only stores coins, but counts them with digital accuracy. The The Digital Coin County Money Jar has an LCD readout that gives a total of your deposits. It counts from pennies to silver dollars and everything in between….

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Money Tree

Written on May 16, 2008 by Kathy Dove in Goofy Gadgets

Feng Shui masters believe this plant has power to add wealth and good fortune to a person’s life. Legend claims that the discovery of this plant turned a poor Taiwanese farmer into a wealthy entrepreneur. Since the legend, this plant has been recognized in Asian cultures as the “money tree”. The plant, including a porcelain…

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Racing Grannies

Written on April 28, 2008 by Kathy Dove in Toys

The track doesn’t look unusual, but the racers do. This racing set comes with two “high-octane” grannies who race around a 10-piece track in their wheel chairs. The grannies are 3 1/4″ high and the track is 15½” x 25½, when assembled. Four AA batteries are required, but not included. You might be asking…what on…

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Minature Drum Set

Written on April 22, 2008 by Kathy Dove in Goofy Gadgets

Don’t have room for a drum set, but have the need to jam? Finger Drums Desktop Miniature Drum Set may be for you. This drum set is entertaining with many features including sounds, lights, record and playback. By finger touch, each drum lights up and generates a beat. You can record and play it back….

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AlcoHawk Digital Alcohol Detector

Written on March 31, 2008 by Kathy Dove in Electronics

Sometimes it’s difficult to gauge just how much alcohol is affecting us or the impairment it may have while driving. It’s crucial to know the effects of alcohol before putting the keys in the ignition. The AlcoHawk is a compact breath alcohol screener and can be carried in your pocket or on a key chain….

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Book Light

Written on March 17, 2008 by Kathy Dove in Goofy Gadgets

The Two-Page Illuminating Book Light looks a little goofy, but I can see where it could be very useful. It uses a 1/2 watt Nichia LED bulb to cast light on two open pages. The light is cool and won’t disturb anyone who is nearby. The base clips to paperback books, hard cover books and…

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