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Episode 1107

Gotcha! by Cable Wait Cable Management Link: Cable Wait Turn-The-Tables-Tuesday   A similar (but more fun) idea to Keep-A-Cable (Episode 796), Gotcha! (not to be confused with the Gotcha Gift Box in Episode 556) keeps your cables in place on your desk top, without having them slip down behind the desk or dresser.  When that [...]

Episode 1084

iGo’s Power Smart Tower Power Saver Link: iGo Green   iGo‘s Green Technology has produced the Power Smart Tower.  It’s a power strip/surge protector with 8 AC outlets, 4 always on and 4 “switched”.  For the switched outlets, if the Power Smart Tower senses that your connected device, e.g. a cellphone that is being charged, [...]

Episode 927

Motorola S805 Bluetooth DJ Stereo Headphones Bluetooth Stereo Headset Link: Motorola Turn-The-Tables-Tuesday   Dick’s coverage of the Jabra Halo last week in Episode 923 has given Leo the idea of doing a series of A2DP-compatible bluetooth stereo headphones.  A listener on Leo’s radio show had asked for a recommendation and Leo is exploring a number [...]

Episode 496

Zibra's OpenIt Blister Pack Cutter Link: Zibra   Another cutter to open those stubborn welded heavy duty plastic packages and blister packs, similar to what OpenX does (Episode 164).  This time it's OpenIt from Zibra.  OpenIt takes it one step further.  At the bottom of one of the handles is a spring-loaded retractable utility knife, [...]

Episode 164

OpenX Blister Pack Cutter Link: OpenX   The OpenX is a great cutter for opening those silly stubborn hard plastic packages or blister packs.  Several letters came in about this gadget, including Rick Parker, who wrote to Dick in response to the WTHII gadget in Episode 99, the iSlice.  It turns out that Dick had [...]