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The Powerball is supposed to aid relief with pains in the hand and arm resulting from carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and other arthritic type ailments. Shiny Shiny writes; 'So apparently what you do is, you insert this ripcord into the orb, pull it out, and turn your wrist to derive the benefit of the gyroscopic forces that are unleashed. At top speed, it goes at up to 20,000 rpm, during which over 40lbs of pressure are being exerted from your hand up to your shoulder.'

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Wrist Watch Review.com reports on the launch of the exceptional Movado Series 800 "timepiece". 'A Movado sport watch? With a wavy fact and big arrow hour hand? Perhaps someone is seeing their market share drop? I don’t like Movado much - so much depends on that single big dot that you almost lose the watch - but this sports model, apparently a quartz piece, has some chops. It comes on a rubber or steel band and costs about $1,000.'

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The Programmable Plug-N-Heat Thermal Auto Mug may not find favor among those persons who prefer a simple thermos to serve up a "cuppa" whenever the desire arises, without a second thought to built-in tech features. Younger teetotalers should however relish the addiional choice in high-tech hot/cold beverage containers. 'Keep your hot drinks hot and cool ones cool with this fully programmable thermal auto mug. Sleek, stainless steel mug with integrated heating element and insulated interior construction is powered by your car's lighter adapter, making it safe and convenient. The 16-ounce mug features four preset temperatures, an automatic shut-off function and an easy-to-read digital LCD display, right on the handle. The sure-grip handle, safety sip lid and non-skid bottom make it ideal for those on the go. Includes a 12-volt lighter adapter with a 60" cable.'

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Mike Slocombe writing over at Digital Lifestyles cautions that the Informatica Wi-Fi Detector Pen is " only available in limited quantities for a limited time only". 'Touted as a 'business essential' by gadgety folks Informatica, the thing looks simple enough to operate: simply push on the button on the barrel and a green, yellow or red LED will light up to tell you the strength of any Wi-Fi signal in range, with the makers claiming that the pen can detect signals within an area of 50 feet. All this could be yours for just $18.95, with the pen also coming with a white LED flashlight so you can, err, point your light at any hotspots you find.

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The Freeplay Lifeline Radio "is designed to withstand harsh conditions, be easy to use, and work without batteries or AC power. It receives AM, FM, and Shortwave, and it feels like the toughest radio ever made. The radio itself is powered by winding it up or by solar power and offers many hours of listening enjoyment when fully charged. It has precise tone and is made of extra thick, translucent blue plastic.

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The Micro R/C Helicopter available from Think Geek for $39.99 has been sold out. A note on the company's website informs potential buyers to check back in August when a fresh stock of the mini copters should be ready to fly. 'ThinkGeek's Micro R/C Helicopter is fully assembled and ready to fly in less than 5 minutes. Piloting this mini copter is a snap and it can survive virtually any type of crash unscathed. With full flight control in any direction you can make the helicopter take off from your desk then land on your hand. It can hover in place almost motionless like some futuristic robotic insect. We had 3-year old children fly this helicopter without damaging it. It is like some kind of R/C space time continuum paradox.

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C.Crane is offering the Delphi XM MYFI Satellite Radio for $199.95 over at their site, however, this price does not include subscription, installation and other related fees. 'The pocket-sized Delphi XM MyFi is the first truly portable satellite radio that goes with you anywhere – even if you live in an area where regular AM/FM radio sounds fuzzy. Take MyFi with you on a walk, or bring it along for that trip to work or when you’re out running errands. With the MyFi you don’t need anything but headphones to listen to your favorite XM Radio programs. It even has built-in memory that holds up to five hours of XM broadcasting. Also includes a built-in transmitter to send the XM audio to any nearby radio.'

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I have to admit I am not that enthused with the idea of inserting an electric toothbrush in my mouth but there is definitely folks out there who find them rather handy in the bathroom. I have therefore read with some amusement the report of Tim over at 4bitterguys.com of his experience with Oral B's Bluetoothbrush and USB adaptor. 'I'm only slightly disappointed that the toothbrush doesn't actually transmit any completely useless data about itself - maybe how many oscillations the head is making would've fit the bill - but I'm guessing that without a toothbrush profile implemented by the Bluetooth stack, it would've been slightly difficult hacking it up. My disappointment is of course offset by how cool a toothbrush with a USB plug sticking out of the bottom of it looks.'

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The Garmin Quest 2 GPS Navigator comes pre-loaded with City Select North America NT, which features full coverage of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico—including nearly six million points of interest like gas stations, ATMs, hotels, restaurants, and attractions. ' A number of portable navigation systems, such as the Magellan RoadMate 800, claim they can be used in the car and on foot, but while they may be compact enough, their odd shapes don't make them ideal walking buddies. The Garmin Quest 2, however, is a different story. Its PDA-like form factor makes it a perfect travel companion, whether you're behind the wheel or hoofing it. Maps are now preloaded on the device, one of several nice upgrades over its predecessor. Of course, there are some trade-offs for its diminutive size. The display is rather small and isn't a touch screen. Voice-guided directions are only available when the unit is used with the included vehicle mount. And, it's a bit pricey at $750. Still, thanks to its portability and accurate directions, the Garmin Quest 2 is a solid choice if you're looking for a versatile GPS device.'

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Popular Mechanics previews the Adidas-Polar tech gadgets aimed at improving the jogging experience which will be available in the latter quarter of the year. 'Until now. Shoemaker Adidas and sports electronics pioneer Polar have created the first system that turns two of the most basic pieces of running gear—shoes and a shirt—into sensors. The shoes record your speed, distance and cadence, and a heart rate monitor gathers data from sensors embedded in the shirt, no wires required. A wristwatch-based computer sucks in the data, and displays real-time info such as distance traveled to help you pace yourself. Useful, if, say, you’re training for a marathon. But what’s the point for the average jogger? In a word, cadence.'

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Erik Sofge writing over at Popular Mechanics shares his satisfactory experience after use of the $40 Norelco Bodygroom electric razor. 'The Bodygroom electric razor is already the butt (puns are inevitable when talking about this device) of potty-mouth jokes from all manner of Web and print journalists. And yet, it's a good idea: a razor designed for all points south of the neck, including—cue the adolescent giggles—there. To a certain extent the Bodygroom is simply a shaver that doesn't cut very close, greatly reducing the chance of nicking sensitive areas or otherwise things that you seriously do not want to irritate.'

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New Launches.com previews the latest addition to the some of the coolest line of clothing around. 'We have USB powered Beverage coolers, gloves, slippers and what not here is a something really unique, USB powered powered air conditioned clothes. Everyone actually does have a natural air conditioner which is sweating and the air conditioned clothes are designed to give that mechanism a shot in the arm. The clothes have two 10 centimeter fans located at right and left sides at the back of clothing at waist level. These fans draw in a large amount of air which helps to vapourize thus dissipating sweat and bringing down the wearers body temprature. The clothing comes with a switch to adjust the fan speed. Just connect your shirt to the USB port and be cool.'

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When you need to cool off you can open a window, turn on a fan (which I detest), or, you can operate your own personal Desktop Air Conditioner which is available from Overstock for twenty bucks. To be honest I don't think you should expect very much from an air-conditioning device this size and price but you have got to praise the innovation at least and hope you get a reasonable "cooling period" from this gadget. 'Staying cool and comfortable has never been easier, thanks to this desktop air conditioner!Designed for ease of use, this little air conditioner utilizes frozen water to create a personal climate-control system anyone can use. Fill the supplied bottle with water, freeze it, place it back inside the chamber and turn the power switch on and enjoy. '

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CNET reviews the Jabra SP500 Bluetooth speakerphone and while there are some 'cons' in the assessment, the device duly performs the task for which it is intended. 'Like the Bluant Supertooth II, the Jabra SP500 qualifies as a wireless speakerphone, in that it isn't a true hands-free device unless paired to a phone that has built-in voice-command operation. Though it's relatively bulky, the unit is modern and stylish without a single straight line to be found. The SP500 offers a good amount of talk and standby time, which means that forgetting to turn it off shouldn't be a problem. Also in its favor: when the rechargeable batteries eventually wear out, you can replace them with off-the-shelf AA nickel-metal-hydride cells.'

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Is your raincoat waterproof? Strange question isnt it? Well the truth be told most of the ordinary throw-away rain covers are more of a nuisance anytime time the raindrops come pounding down. When they are not filtering the water to your clothing underneath they are ensuring you become soaked as a result of the rise in temperature due to the non-breatheable fabric from which they are constructed.TravelSmith seeks to addres these two concerns with the $170 Men's Packable Classic Raincoat. 'Made of suede-soft microfiber, and a high tech membrane that's totally waterproof yet breathable - like Gore-Tex® - but at a fraction of the cost. Sealed seams throughout ensure water-tightness. Best of all, each folds into a compact travel pouch that slips easily into any carry-on. All styles are as impervious to fashion trends as they are to rain and wind. Generous fit. Machine wash on gentle cycle.'

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It was bound to happen sooner or later but with digital communication being applied to most consumer gadgets the "good ole brollie" was long due for makeover. Enter the "Forecast Umbrella" with the capacity to deliver forecast information to the user. 'The Forecast umbrella provides information about the likelihood of rain so that users can make a simple, informed decision about whether to take their umbrella with them as they leave their home. Using existing WiFi technology to wirelessly pull information from the internet, Forecast's lighted umbrella handle glows more intensely with the increased chance of precipitation offering a clear and unobtrusive signal to the user.'

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With the courtroom battles of the recent past firmly out of the way, Research in Motion [RIM], makers of the much adored Blackberry handhelds, along with T-Mobile, has sought to solidify its hold on this segment of the market with the addition of Intel processors and other features to a new set of devices. 'Unlike the RIM BlackBerry 7290 it replaces, the RIM BlackBerry 8700g offers a sleeker and more compact package at 4.3 by 2.7 by 0.7 inches and 4.7 ounces. Sure, it doesn't have the cell phone form factor of the BlackBerry 7100 series, and if you're new to BlackBerrys, the device's squarish shape will take acclimation, but in return, you get a full QWERTY keyboard and a spacious 2.5-inch-diagonal QVGA display. '

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Jenna on Popgadget ignores the obvious prejudice for Canon Powershot digital cameras and posts an admirable view of the features of the Nikon Coolpix S5/ S6. 'I've been pretty loyal to the Canon Powershot digital cameras ever since I bought my first digital camera all those years ago. I've never been tempted by other cameras just because the Canon is so familiar to me and I hate reading manuals, but I'm loving the design of the new Nikon Coolpix S5 and S6 models. I tend to be a minimalist so I really like how streamlined the camera looks without the standard big lens on the face of the camera.'

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Gizmag reports on a new range of clothing by UK-Based Maplin Electronics designed to keep you warm minus the unfashionable look of the more bulky aternatives. 'UK-Based Maplin Electronics has launched an inventive new range of clothing which has its own in-built central heating system. Believed to be the first of its kind to launch in the UK, Maplin Electronics’ new range includes a body warmer (priced at UKP40) and gloves (UKP20). Both have been designed with new fabric technology that effectively sees heating wire cleverly woven seamlessly into the garments. The battery operated body warmer and water resistant gloves are designed to heat up to a cosy 40 degrees in just five minutes, banishing the cold quickly.'

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This CNET review of the Kodak EasyShare One camera reveals some criticism of the camera's capability in shooting photos. 'Although it took nine months from announcement to shipment, the Kodak EasyShare One arrived with its promised three-inch touch-screen LCD and Wi-Fi transfer capabilities. With them, the camera opens up genuinely original possibilities for travelers, business people, and government agencies that need instant photo sharing. But all is not perfect in Kodak's wireless utopia. While the EasyShare One is great for sharing photos, it's not so great at shooting them. The user interface, optimized for maximum simplicity, can be slow and annoying for anyone unwilling to settle for complete automation.'

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This gadget may not help you much in a match-up with Tiger Woods or Tim Montgomery but at a price of $17 you could do no harm to your game but greatly enhance your capacity to measure distances on the course. 'This Digital Golf Range Finder helps you improve your game by accurately measuring your distances on the course. This 7x Golf range finder uses precise optics and digital technology to measure distances. It provides a wide 462-foot field of view at 1,000 yards and features superior lens coating that protects against glare and scratches. It is perfect for training and improving your game. Get this Golf Range Finder today!'

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Trusted Reviews writer, Cliff Smith, takes a look at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 and concludes with a favorable comment on this relatively easy to operate digital camera.'The DSC-T5 is the latest in Sony’s line of ultra-slim snapshot cameras, and has a broadly similar specification to the other cameras in the T series, such as the T7, T33, T3 and others, since all of them have a 5MP sensor and 3x optical zoom lens. It is certainly an attractively designed camera, and at just 20.3mm thick and 139g including battery and card it is one of the skinniest and lightest cameras on the market. It can slip into a shirt pocket with barely a bulge, making it ideal for social occasions. Priced at around £210 online, or £279.99 in the High Street, it is competing with the likes of the Pentax Optio S5n, the Canon IXUS 55 and the Olympus FE-5500.' This camera is available from Amazon for $287

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That hair on your face have a tendency to "get out of hand' especially when you are on the road or away from your bathroom for any extended period of time. Not anymore. Pack the Wahl 9962-500 Beard Trimmer in your luggage and nip it out in the most private area available and in a matter of seconds you can have that beard and/or mustache looking well-groomed once again.

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From all the reviews so far, the Cyber-shot DSC-N1 seems to deliver 'excellent picture quality' while offering little challenge in mounting the learning curve to successfully operate this 8-megapixel digital camera.'Equipped with 26MB of internal memory, the DSC-N1 saves VGA-size files of each picture you take and automatically organizes the images by date for quick access later. The thumbnails remain saved in the camera even when you transfer the original images or remove the Memory Stick. You can delete the thumbnails if you want to, though. With its 3-inch LCD and album functionality, the N1 doubles as a photo viewer. In addition to playing back images by date, you can create slide shows complete with fancy transitions and music'.

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Wouldn't it be nice to feel this Conway Stewart flat top design fountain pen between your fingers as you scribble away cognizant of the envious glare of your colleagues? Granted, the over $400 investment to own one these prized instruments may stretch your budget a little but it is worthwhile noting these pleasures await anytime the finances allow.

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If there is one thing we can be sure about it is the Surefire flashlights are not for those folks who couldn't care less of having a durable or super-deluxe flashlight around at all times. I really cant blame them since with a price tag hovering around $270, the Surefire U2 Ultra (U2-BK-WH is definitely one for the serious-minded. I am however sure most folks wouldn't mind receiving one of these lights as a gift.

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It seemed not so long ago the days of the "Instamatic camera" was the craze among young and novice camera buffs. Yes it is true, technology has made it easier for the non-professional to take and process adequate photos without resort to the old "instamatic ease-of-use device" but the Polaroid One600 Classic would still rank as a useful starter for the aspiring photographer in the home.

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Irrespective of whether you brush your teeth with one of these top-of-the-line Sonicare marques available at Amazon for $119 , or one the several throw-away disposable types, please remember the fundamentals of tooh-care remains the same. Always use a soft bristle and avoid applying undue pressure to the enamel as a result of heavy brushing.

Product Description: Sonicare Elite 7500 Power Toothbrush

"The new Sonicare Elite Series rechargable power toothbrush has new Superior Cleaning Technology that directs powerful cleaning action into hard-to-reach areas for 20% better plaque removal between teeth. Sonicare Elite improves gum health by reversing gingivitis and shrinking periodontal pockets. Whiter teeth and healthier gums in 28 days guaranteed!. Give your teeth and gums the treatment they deserve.

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There is still an array of budget-price time pieces available from the familiar Timex brand. The Bodylink® Trail Runner System is however geared toward the "fitness enthusiasts" providing "the unprecedented ability to track, store and analyze several key indicators of personal performance."

Description:

"Introducing the Navman II sensor... not only less bulky and more aerodynamic than its predecessor, but designed with a more sleek, streamlined shape that makes it more comfortable to wear on its armband or belt clip. The Bodylink System can store and analyze several key indicators of personal performance with its unique Data Recorder.The Data Recorder comes complete with "Timex Trainer" software which uploads to your PC, automatically maintaining your training log, generating graphs and calculating summaries. "

Source: Timex

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It was bound to happen sooner or later, [and not a day too soon at that]. The technological revolution has touched the clothing market and produced a very welcomed outcome. Encompassing the idea of "Technology Enabled Clothing." several companies have already surged ahead with products which "incorporate wearable technology".

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Spare a thought for the cordless phone. They are still around. Though they have kind of taken a backseat to their more trumpeted rivals in the cellular arena, the home-based versions have come bundled with some nifty technological innovations as well.

Description

"The Panasonic KX-TGA650B handset is a supplemental accessory for Panasonic's KX-TG6500B-series phone systems (required, sold separately). Operating on the same 5.8 GHz frequency and with the same digital spread spectrum signal technology as the base system, this handset supplies the clear, consistent connection you rely on every day, with features to spare."

Source: Digital Photo

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The specs on this Acer notebook are definitely worth the $799.00 investment over at Ubid.com. This computer satisfies the demands of the the student or small business owner on the move. Bearing in mind the the upcoming launch of Windows Vista, the pre-installed 512 MB memory should provide adequate capacity.

Description

"The Acer TravelMate TM4652LMI 1.73 GHz Pentium M 740 laptop combines performance with mobility. The Acer TravelMate TM4652LMI 1.73 GHz features: 512MB DDR2 533 SDRAM, 80 GB hard drive, 15” XGA display, Windows XP Professional operating system, Intel Pentium M Processor 740, DVD+/-RW dual drive, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, up to 5 hours of battery life, and optional ezDock docking station. Take the show on the road with the Acer TravelMate TM4652LMI 1.73 GHz Pentium M 740 laptop."

Source: Ubid

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