Dulux PaintPod Makes Painting a Room Less Messy

The DuLux PaintPod; no not another docking station for your iPod, in fact it has NOTHING to do with an iPod for a change. How great is that! Instead it is a nifty gadget that will becoming out in April that will forever change how you paint. No more spills or getting paint everywhere. This PaintPod will hold your paint and with a touch of a button your roller will fill with paint through a tube connected to the Pod that you can apply on the walls. The price will be £70.00 when it is released in April and if it truly lives up to what it says, that’s a lot of drop cloths you just saved money on.

Stop Motion Paper Mario

Our love of Mario will just never die…we came across this absolutely adorable video the of the real “Paper Mario.” There are no details on whom created this but they did use stop motion and it’s over all apparent that they had a lot of free time on their hands. Check it out… [Read more]

Olympus 850 SW DigiCam is Pretty But Rugged

Summertime is right around the corner and for those who love to take pictures at the beach, you are probably afraid of dropping it in the ocean never to be seen again or perhaps you’re afraid it will becoming totally waterlogged. But those worries are over with the Olympus 850 SW - it’s not only Waterproof, it’s also freezeproof, and shockproof. It also comes in variety of colors, which is something we always appreciate. It’s available in either pink, black, yellow, blue, and silver. Te 850 SW retails for $299.99 and is definitely the camera for those outdoorsy types. The camera features an 8 megapixel CCD, a 1.5″ LCD and 3X zoom, which is all very standard. So the relatively high price tag is due to the fact that you’re paying for its durability.

MySkin Design Your Own iPod Skin Contest

I’m not sure who out there doesn’t have some sort of iPod already. But for those who don’t and have some talent, why not enter the MySkin Design Contest. Design your own skin and you could win a iPod. The site itself has a built-in design tool for you to use to design skins with, so you don’t have to worry if your Photoshop skills aren’t all there yet. You can also see what entries other contestants have out together. Those who are in the top 3,000 will get the winning design for free on a skin of their own.

Retro Duo Twin System Lets You Play Both NES & SNES Games

For all those folks who still don’t have the Wii and want to play those retro NES and SNES games of yester year on your TV then this little gizmo might just be for you. The Retro Duo Twin System lets you play both 8-bit and 16-bit cartridges from NES & SNES systerms. So if you still have those oldies but goodies, clear your lungs and start blowing and then pop them in to this console. It’s even compatible with most Japanese games. 2 Controllers are included and it is available in two different colors - white/blue or black/red. You can grab one for just $49.99, and it’s a lot cheaper than buying a Wii and the graphics are still not half bad in comparison.

Flash Padlock USB Key Locks Up Your Data with a Pin

There are many USB keys out there that come with encryption software for keeping your prized files away from preying eyes, but if you want to be super paranoid you can argue that software encryption isn’t enough. Instead, we present the ultimate in USB key protection - the Flash Padlock, which features hardware encryption. The Flash Padlock resembles the lock I had on my old Ford Taurus when I used to key in my pin number in order to unlock the doors to my car. If you happen to be carrying around documents on a flash drive that are so top secret then I guess this Flash drive is for you. Available in 2GB and 4GB capacities, you can create 1 pin number or multiple ones and then register them on-line for easy retrieval if you forget it what the pin is. At Buy.com you can get the Flash Padlock for a an affordable $27.82.

Garfield MP3 Player is Cheap But Not Lazy

While we are still trying to forget that the movie ever existed, we still have a soft spot for one of our favorite felines. After all, who doesn’t appreciate a cat who loves to sleep, eat, watch tv and make sly comments? Question is, do you love Garfield enough to want a Garfield Mp3 player? For $7.99 though, it’s not a difficult choice to make. Surplus Computers has a 256mB capacity Garfield Mp3 Player that is expandable via a SD card slot and also features built-in mic recording and snazzy matching orange earbuds. Or for $13.99 they’ll even throw in the extra 1GB card.

Sonic Screwdriver for Wanna be Doctor Whos

If you’re a fan of Doctor Who, you’re going to love this toy. If you’re not, then you’ll probably just end up scratching your head. Doctor Who’s most trusted tool is his Sonic Screwdriver and now you can have your own. This Sonic Screwdriver works as a hidden ultraviolet pen with a special UV light. In other words you can use it to scribble secret messages which can only be revealed using the sonic screwdriver. The instrument also features sound effects and includes a spare standard ink nib and a wipe on wipe off psychic note pad. The Sonic Screwdriver retails for £9.99. Now if only they could make it double as a universal lock picker like it does on the show, we’d be all over it.

Proof that Microsoft’s Beloved Office Assistant, Clippy is Alive and Well

Last year we sadly reported that Clippy, Microsoft’s favorite office assistant had passed on. But it turns out that we were lead to believe a falsehood. We spotted Clippy on a pretty recent episode of the Simpsons. And folks, this is getting more scandalous by the moment. It turns out that not only is Clippy alive and well, he also has children! Skip to 8:40 to see the Clipster in action. [Read more]

Retro Grand & Stiloso Headphones Connect To Your Cell Phone Too

Headphones have taken a back seat to earbuds for some time now. Only DJs have been pictured or seen wearing the earbuds big bulky brother. Nothing is more hip than white buds with white wire right? Especially if you add a few rhinestones here and there. Well UrbanOutfitters has 2 nice pairs of “Bulky” headphones that are loud and colorful and probably better than those buds that are making you deaf anyway. The Grande headphones comes in a neon pink and green color or black, along with a coiled cord for less bulk and they have the ability to use this with your cell phone for picking up and hanging up calls while listening to music on your cell phone. The Stiloso headphones are even more retro looking… but they still have the same features as the Grande in regards to Cell phone compatibility amongst other things. [Read more]

Retro iPod Boombox Brings the 80’s and 00’s Together

Just released, is Lasonic’s truly retro iPod Boombox which brings back memories of break dancing and head bands. You can place your iPod into the spring loaded door and adapters are included for the Nano, Mini, and older generations. You can control the iPod by buttons on the front panel and there is also USB Flash drive support, and a SD/MMC card slot for additional MP3 playback. The boombox also features 20 FM and 20 AM preset stations, EQ adjustment, inputs for microphones and even some Karaoke features. So for $220 I dare you to prop this thing on your shoulder and start bopping your head down the street. Available now at Frys and Urban Outfitters.

Pretty in Pink Jeweled Sakar MP3 Players

Probably more appropriate for the pre-teen set, Sakar has 2 blinged out MP3 players covered in totally fake jewels and available in the colors pink or purple. Both have a 512MB capacity which isn’t that much in this day and age. However both players are cute in a girly girl way. No pricing is available for these two, nor is there much information about their specs but the product page says that it will not play songs downloaded from iTunes, but we could’ve told you that ourselves.

TV Wonder HD 650 Combo for Mac Review

My Plasma is my best friend, when I get home it’s the first thing I greet. But these days I haven’t been feeling so well and I wanted to watch TV in bed. I really didn’t want to have to pay for another cable box or get another small TV. I figured I would just turn one of my computers into a TV watching machine. So low and behold we were sent the TV Wonder HD 650 Combo for Mac from AMD to review.

Features:
Included in the box was the TV Wonder Unit for Mac, a power supply, a USB 2.0 Cable, a Driver and Application CD, and a user manual. On one side of the TV Wonder is CATV/FM and DTV coaxial connectors. The other side consists of a USB and power inputs, and on the top of the unit is 3 (red, yellow, white) Composite inputs and s-video jack for outputting to a VCR or camcorder for transferring footage. [Read more]

iPhone Rip-Off Supports 2 Sim Cards At Once

Here we go again another iPhone rip-off. I guess imitation is the biggest sign of flattery. They even make notice of the fact that this “iPhone” they provide is not from the Apple Company but a style similar to the iPhone but from a Chinese Company. We are just very amused. It features a 16:9 screen, a 3.2 inch LCD, a Camera with 1.3MP, a 256MTF card is included as well as an expansion slot for more and a touchscreen…how dazzling! Another oddity is that this pseudo-iphone features the ability to use 2 sim cards without switching your phone on and off…hmmm, what exactly do the people who buy this phone plan on doing with that? This fantastic device retails for $199.67 and will also come with the “Double Dragon in Tang Dynasty” games preloaded. Now that sounds like loads of fun.

Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 is perfect for Powerpoint Jetsetters

Powerpoint presentations are basically the norm at business meetings. Usually to proceed to the next slide you have to click the mouse on your laptop or external mouse. Which means the mouse has to be pretty close to the laptop and typically placed a table top to work because most mice don’t work in the air. Microsoft surprisingly came out with a mouse that will solve that problem and others. The Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 is a small notebook mouse that does it all. It can be utilized as a notebook mouse, a slideshow presenter, a laser pointer, and a remote for media center pcs. The back of the mouse hides a whole set of presentation buttons for controlling slideshows. Talk about a mouse with a lot of cheese! Never be frustrated again by running back and forth between your laptop and a powerpoint presentation. [Read more]

Nokia Pink 3500 is Not Pink All Over

For those ladies looking for a feminine phone yet something that doesn’t scream girly, then the Nokia 3500 Pink edition might be for you. The keypad of the phone is outlined in pink and the back of the phone is pink as well. However it’s not a nauseating hot pink color all over, but just enough. Some of the 3500 features are, Bluetooth, an FM Radio, triband service, a Camera Phone, and a Music Player. Overall, it’s not a cutting edge phone, but it is well rounded feature wise. The Nokia 3500 retails for an affordable £59.95 or you can find one on ebay for under $199.

Egg Shaped Mp3 Player Arrives Two Days Late

There is only one reason we can think of why you would want an Egg Shaped MP3 player, and it was for this past sunday. Aside from its unique shape, its also got a relatively unusual feature - it comes with a wireless FM transmitter and a built-in speaker. Capacity wise its got 1GB of memory, which is just enough to scramble and add cheese too. As for controls or a display, there is none on the actual body, and in order to control tracks you have to use the matching remote control. The Egg shaped Mp3 Player retails for $46.87.

Walletex Slim USB MediCard is Set to Carry Around All Your Medical Records

I’m all about privacy. I don’t like to share personal info with anyone. I shred and have identity protection on all of my credit cards. But what if all your medical information was being carried around on a business card sized USB flash drive. The Wallet MediCard is an ultra slim USB flash card that will fit not only medical documentation in the card, you can even fill out personal health records on the outside of it as well. So if you lose this card not only are you losing valuable information about your medical records you’re bound to loose alot more. Is something like this the wave of the future? For obvious privacy concerns, the whole concept is making us nervous.

Memorex Karaoke System with iPod Dock

What seems to be the new fad in the iPod world is making portable DJ equipment for it. The Memorex CD+G Karaoke System w/Dock for iPod is the perfect piece of equipment for amateur DJs looking to add Karaoke to their repertoire. Its CD/CD+Graphics player displays lyrics directly on the system or on a TV via an A/V cable. It will also charges and power all iPod devices with docking abilities and the ipod can be played as well in the system. Available at Radio Shack for an affordable $69.99, this a great unit for those looking to be the life of the party.

5 Weeks of Giveaways from Firebox: Week 5

Firebox is one of our favorite online shops for good reason - they have a selection of wacky and unusual products that only geeks could appreciate. We have a whole box full of mystery Firebox products to give away. Each week we’ll be giving two Firebox gifts to one lucky winner. All you have to do is email us with the subject title “Firebox Giveaway: Week 5″. You can even apply each week, so that you’ll have better chances, and each week we’ll randomly draw a winner. [Read more]

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