May 2007

Cobra LI 6500-2 WX VP 20-Mile GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radio

Communication is key in an emergency situation and we’ve seen time after time that cell phones are not always reliable in these situations. The Geeks recommend a long range radio like this 20-mile model. In addition, this radio includes 10 NOAA channels for full coverage of all government operated NOAA weather broadcasts. The Cobra Li6500-2WXVP [...]

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Steripen

After a disaster where flooding occurs, water is commonly contaminated with various bacteria and waterborne microbes which could really ruin your day with the best case scenario being a horribly upset stomach and the worst case scenario being death. To counteract these waterborne microbes, the SteriPen uses ultraviolet (UV) light disinfects water making it safe [...]

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American Red Cross by Eton AM/FM Shortwave Emergency Radio

In partnership with the American Red Cross, this always-ready AM/FM Shortwave Emergency Radio by Etón® ensures instant cell-phone power and light when you need it most. Keep informed with both local and international radio stations on the AM/FM and eight shortwave bands. No batteries needed! The radio can be powered four different ways: hand-powered generator, [...]

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5-In-1 Emergency Radio and Spotlight

Light and information are two items you really want when in an emergency situation, but sometimes power is out or you forgot that you sniped your batteries from the flashlight and radio. This 5-in-1 Emergency Radio and Spotlight allows you to harness the power of the sun with a solar cell collection panel or you [...]

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Disaster Preparation using Gadgets

Over the past two days the Geeks have featured a couple tools that can help you prepare for a disaster. First we featured the Dell Multifunction Laser Printer 1815dn followed by two USB drives: Corsair Ultra Rugged and a Imation Clip Flash Drive. You can use these tools together to prepare for disaster recovery by [...]

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Imation Clip Flash Drive

In addition to the Corsair USB drive, this Imation Clip Flash Drive provides a tough exterior for your important disaster recovery information stored on the drive. With a rubberized shell and a durable clip to quickly attach to a backpack or belt loop, the drive provides some water-proofing (not up to 200m like the Corsair, [...]

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Corsair 4GB Ultra Rugged USB 2.0 Flash Drive

Flash Survivor is an extremely durable, water resistant, drop-tested flash USB memory drive perfect for storing all those scanned documents you created using the Dell MFP Laser Printer 1815dn. By design it is perfect for transporting valuable data including priceless personal files, photos and applications without having to worry about damage or loss of data [...]

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Dell MFP Laser Printer 1815dn

To start off our disaster week gadgets, we chose a Dell Multifunction Laser Printer. Why would we chose a laser printer/fax/scanner/copier? The Geeks believe the first step in becoming prepared for a disaster is to make electronic copies of important documents. The Dell 1815dn allows you to scan documents and send straight to an email [...]

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Prepare for Disaster with Gadgets

With the Hurricane season officially starting June 1st, the Geeks want to help you prepare for disasters through gadgets. We’re not just going to focus on Hurricane’s but hopefully provide you with the information you need for your own “Disaster Recovery” plan. Check back the rest of the week to help prepare yourself…

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USB Squid

Ok, you caught us: we lied to you all. The USB Squid is not a real squid, as squids have 8 legs and 2 tentacles. Heck, it’s not even an octopus – they have 8 arms. The USB Squid has four arms, so it’s sort of more a quadropus. But it more than makes up [...]

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