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Episode 797

31 March 2009, 5:08 pm

Clarifi
iPhone Case with Magnifying Lens
Link: Griffin Technology

One of the problems with the iPhone (Episode 352) camera is it doesn't focus very well at objects at short distances, especially text. Griffin Technology's Clarifi iPhone case, made of polycarbonate, solves this problem by having a magnifying lens over the camera lens to help you take a close-up [...]

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Episode 796

30 March 2009, 4:39 pm

Keep-A-Cable
Cable Management
Link: keepacable.com

Keep-A-Cable hails itself as "Finally a lo-tech solution to a hi-tech problem". If you need to plug in and unplug cables from your notebook or other gadgets, Keep-A-Cable keeps the cables in place and prevents them from disappearing behind or under the desk. A cable management solution. Available in singles, strips of 5, [...]

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Episode 795

27 March 2009, 4:31 pm

The Zircon Repeater
Tape Measure Voice Recorder
Link: Amazon
Dick's Gadget Warehouse

The Zircon Repeater was a retractable tape measure, available in 10 feet or 25 feet models, with a built-in microphone and voice recorder, for you to record the measurements you took. Dick has had it for 10 years but it's still available on the internet.
Zircon has other [...]

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Episode 794

26 March 2009, 4:13 pm

SensorPlug
Motion-Sensitive Light Switch
Link: SensorPlug

The SensorPlug works just like an AC adapter which you plug into an outlet, and to which you connect a lamp. It has an infrared motion sensor that is triggered by motion, which turns your light on. You can also connect another appliance instead of a lamp. There is a switch at [...]

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Episode 793

25 March 2009, 4:46 pm

The Pod
Tripod Alternative
Link: thepod.ca

Another alternative to the tripod, after the Gorillapod (Episode 151), for stabilising your camera or camcorder. From Canada, "The Pod" is like a bean bag, a waterproof nylon case with plastic pellets inside, and a tripod mount on the surface for attaching the camera or camcorder. The pliancy of the Pod allows [...]

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