Archive of posts tagged roku

Episode 975

Seagate Pocket Drive
Ultra-portable External HDD
Link: Seagate Press Release
Dick’s Gadget Warehouse
 
Dick’s version of the Seagate Pocket Drive is only 3 years old (the year the Daily Giz Wiz started).  It looked like a hockey puck with a retractable USB cable (reminiscent of the Tornado – Episodes 244 and 488).  By 2006 it offered 6 and 8 [...]

Episode 971

Seal Shield Silver Surf Wireless Keyboard and Laser Mouse
Dishwasher-safe Input Devices
Link: Seal Shield Keyboard Seal Shield Mouse
 
The previous Seal Shield model that Dick talked about in Episode 756 was a USB keyboard.  This time it’s wireless – the Silver Surf Wireless Keyboard and Laser Mouse, dishwasher-safe and anti-microbial.  Another keyboard to consider is the Seal [...]

Episode 968

Capresso CoffeeTEAM GS
Coffee Machine
Link: Capresso
 
Back in Episode 113, Dick talked about the Capresso CoffeeTEAM Therm.  This time, it’s the CoffeeTEAM GS.  It uses a conical burr grinder with a streamlined coffee-making process.  It’s Direct-Feed technology makes for a more compact design while keeping moisture away from the grinder.  It grinds the beans directly into the [...]

Episode 954

SimpleHuman Sensor Soap Pump
Hands-Free Soap Dispenser
Link: SimpleHuman
 
Simple Human makes products for the kitchen and bathroom, and the better organisation of your home.  The Sensor Soap Pump dispenses soap (amount adjustable) automatically on sensing motion.  It runs on four AA batteries, and has an LED light.  You can also put hand lotion or hand sanitizer in [...]

Episode 931

2.5mm Male to 3.5 Female Headphone Jack Adapter
Headphone Jack Adapter
Link: eBay or thecellshop.net
 
Today Dick’s gadget is cheaper than Leo’s Toothpick Bird (Episode 282).  Back in Episode 884, Dick talked about the LG enV3 and complained about its 2.5mm headphone jack which is not compatible with most earphones – not an uncommon problem with mobile phones.  [...]