September 2008

First impressions of the Nokia E71

Having been quite happy with the Nokia e61i in our organisation it was with a little trepidation that we approached its new sibling, the Nokia E71. We use these devices in our organization primarily for their email messaging abilities (using Mail for Exchange) though we are starting to see more interest in the application of [...]

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Self-Cleaning kitty litter box

This is a totally automated self-cleaning cat litter box. What it does is washes, sanitizes and dries the litter automatically, and leaves you with a germ-free, odor-free litter box. The Cat Genie is AC-powered. You really need to watch the video to see it in action. Before you start thinking it’s too expensive, just ask [...]

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Transcend 64GB JetFlash V20 USB Thumbdrive

Yes, that’s right – a 64GB USB 2.0 thumb drive. I’m not sure what else to say, except perhaps to wonder when the 128GB drive is coming! Ok, ok, so you get a few bonuses with this $190 flash drive – the JetFlash software pack that includes: PC-Lock – use as a hardware lock on [...]

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All Dell Laptops will be LED backlit by 2010

In another pro-environmental move by Dell, and they’ve already started, but all Dell laptop displays will switch to LED (light-emitting diodes) backlights by 2010. This will eliminate mercury in the displays, and will reduce energy usage in the laptops by as much as 40+%. In a double-benefit, LED displays also extend battery life; it could [...]

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R2 Fish Training School Kit

I had no idea that my goldfish were this smart. They actually have a memory of at least 3 months and can be trained. Yup, trained. Enter the R2 Fish Training School Kit. For just 40 bucks, you can be training that $5 fish of yours to get this… go through tubes, weave, fetch, play [...]

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Belkin Mini Surge Protector and USB Charger

This nice, compact device gives you multiple (3) surge-protected power outlets plus the ever needed USB power outlets (2). The Belkin mini surge protector is inexpensive and travels well. It rotates 360° with four lockable positions to fit any outlet. The surge protector is good to 918 Joules with a max spike current of 36,000A. [...]

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The Tantrum Throwing Alarm Clock

Woot! Another alarm clock to add to our collection. This one appeals to the kid in us all. When the ‘alarm’ goes off, this clock pounds its fists and opens its mouth to wake your sleeping *#$ up right away. It starts off timidly, but if you don’t get to the snooze button quickly enough, [...]

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Google G1 Phone announced

The Google G1 phone is now available for pre-order on the T-Mobile network for $179.99. You may be able to get your hands on one as early as Oct 22. So what can you expect in the HTC handset running Android, the Google-sponsored mobile OS? For starters, a touch screen, a slide-out screen that reveals [...]

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Rock Band 2

If you loved Rock Band, then you’ll love the follow-up, Rock Band 2. A whole slew of new songs awaits plus some cool new features, including: an online World Tour mode, set challenges, and the very compelling ability to compete against other real Rock Band bands who are hooked up to the Interwebs. Oh yes, [...]

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Tech/IT jobs relatively safe in the US economic downturn

Common sense says that leaving the job that you currently have in a severe economic downturn, such as the one we’re experiencing in the US, is a bad idea. Well it turns out that IT/tech jobs aren’t as badly hit as in other industries. If you’re like me, and are tired of your Office Space/Dilbert [...]

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