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Walkie Talkie Watches

 

I guess it is just the kid still inside of me, but I think a watch that is a communcations device is cool.   Now, these watches are not exactly extreme high tech, but they do offer 1.5 mile range, VOX, auto power off, and optional earphone use.  If you are not afraid of looking too nerdy you might find them handy, especially at public events or large outdoor areas.  Gizoo is carrying the watches, which will set you back about $65.  Something like this will just have to do until the Dick Tracy version comes out.

Aloha from the beach,
greg

 

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Think Electric Car is US Bound

The Think Electric Car from the Norwegian Automaker Think Global may soon be availalbe in the US.  For city commuters this might be a really convenient vehicle, going 110 miles on a single charge and able to hit 65 mph. 

The plans are to sell 30,000 vehicles anually at an approximate street price of $25,000.  While some of you may be holding out for one of those swoopy electric sports cars, this car may even prove to be practical.

Aloha from the beach,
greg

 

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One of the Coolest Laptop Bags Ever

Okay, this has to be one of the coolest laptop bags ever.  Imagine, owning a laptop bag that went into space and back.  The ISS Soyuz laptop bag features a piece of the landing parachute from the Soyuz TMA-3 mission  to the International Space Station in April 2004.  A nice bag that can fit up to 17" wide screen laptops, it even comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.  For more information click the picture or click here:  Flown In Space – ISS Soyuz Laptop bag

Maybe it is just me, but I always get excited about space memorabilia.  I would love the chance to make some of my own someday. 

Aloha from the Beach,
greg

Where Has Your Computer Been Today?

In today's online world what we do not know can hurt us.  This can also be true when others use our computer, since places visited and actions performed could impact the machine.  This is where a key logger is so cool, since it captures all keyboard input and stores it on a medium that is not directly tied to the hard drive itself.  Even if the computer were to crash, you still have the data.

The loggers have changed a lot since they were first introduced, but now we have a small unit that can store over 2 million characters, or roughly a year of computer use.  This includes typed emails, chats, web page URLs, all of it.  This device requires no driver to be installed, and a quick switch moves it from key logger to usb drive in order to easily retrieve needed information. You can find out more information by clicking here.

This is great for a lot of applications, but the device should be treated with respect in that it not fall into the wrong hands.  Imagine, a whole year of keyboard input for easy perusal.  Raw keystrokes, before the spell checker fixed it… Then again, maybe it isn't such a problem.

Aloha from the Beach,
greg