The Sony Betamax SL-7200The Sony BetaStack
Video Tape Recorder/Auto-changer
Dick’s Gadget Warehouse
BetaMaxThe Sony Betamax SL-7200 could record for an hour, with no timer functions. All the way from 30 years ago. Later Sony introduced a 24-hour one-event timer for $45 as an option. Then it released the X2 which could record for 2 hours.
BetaStackIt was an "auto-changer" [...]
Archive of entries posted on March 2006
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Episode 29
Home Guard Ready Kit Plus
Emergency Kit
Link: Home Guard
Ready Kit Plus from Home Guard has everything recommended by Homeland Security for a 72-hour emergency kit, and more. 3 days' supply of food and water (with long shelf life), flashlight, water-resistant radio, emergency whistle, emergency manual, etc, all coming in a bright orange backpack. Check out the [...]
Episode 28
Keyboards Galore!!!
i-Rocks X-Slim Electron Luminescence Keyboard
Keyboard
Link: i-Rocks
Ergonomic design, responsive keys, and LED-lit, with models for Mac and Windows.
Logisys Phone-Smart LED Keyboard
Keyboard
Link: LogisysComputer
The numeric keypad lights up when your cellphone rings.
The Warm Keyboard
Keyboard
Link: Warm Keyboard
Keep your fingers warm and agile while you type. The Warm Keyboard comes with an AC adapter to keep it heated.
Weekly WizzesAt [...]
Episode 27
CellStik
Cellphone Contacts Backup
Link: SparkTech
Press the "Out" arrow to back up your cellphone contacts to this USB thumb-drive, transfer it to your computer to edit them if necessary, transfer the contacts back into the cellphone by pressing the "In" arrow.
Discount CodeOrder from SparkTech and enter the discount code gizwiz5 to get a $5 discount. This is [...]
Episode 26
Remington Progression Wake-Up Clock
Peaceful Alarm Clock
Link: Hammacher Schlemmer
Wake up with a gradual increase in ambient light, stimulating aromas (including coffee) and sounds from nature. You can reverse the process and fall asleep in the same gentle environment. A gentle way to wake up with the Remington Progression Wake Up Clock.
Gadget DeliveryDick gets about 3 gadgets [...]
