Archive for March, 2010

Gadgets for the golfer

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Golf is one of those games that some people love while others don’t understand what all the fuss is about. However, one you try it for yourself you will see how addictive it can be. The following gadgets would provide the perfect gift for the golfing enthusiast.

Golf Bag Pen Holder

This exquisite penholder in the shape of a golf bag would look great on the office table as it comes in really handy and also reminds you of being out on the course. The pen holder is full of clubs that can be converted into pens, by simply removing the grips.

The Golf Target Umbrella is an innovative umbrella designed to help golfers practice and improve chipping and pitching accuracy, while still retaining all of the functionality of a high quality golf umbrella.

Golf Target Umbrella

The Golf Target Umbrella does just what you’d expect it to do. When placed on its side, you now have a 3-D targeting area to help you with your chipping and pitching practice. The canopy of the umbrella includes pockets to aim for.

This target umbrella has been made from durable materials and a nylon fabric that always maintains its original shape. The stabilising loops allow the umbrella to withstand any kind of impact during your golfing practice.

Inflatable costumes are always a good laugh

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

If you go to a fancy dress party it is always the most outrageously dressed and unique individuals that seem to get all the attention. With this selection of inflatables you will be able to notice this for yourself, by turning up to the party as an overblown referee, sumo wrestler or ballerina.

Inflatable Referee Suit

With the World Cup this summer there is no better way to become the focal point of the occasion than dressed as a larger than life man in black – the referee! He may not be the most popular character in football but will have all your friends in stitches at the party. If you want something different and topical, then look no further than the Inflatable Referee Suit.

The costume can be inflated through the built-in fan and just requires 4 x AA batteries.

Inflatable Sumo Suit

The Inflatable Sumo Suit really is a novel idea and if you turn up to the fancy dress party in this, you are very unlikely to be put in the shadow by anyone else. This inflatable costume really looks the part and it is really easy to inflate; simply insert 4 x AA batteries and the built-in fan will do the rest.

Inflatable Ballerina Suit

Another outstanding costume idea is this beauty. The Inflatable Ballerina Suit will have everyone at the party howling with laughter. Again, all that is required to inflate the costume is 4 x AA batteries.

USB gadget ideas for your desk at work

Monday, March 29th, 2010

When at the office, it is always nice to find ways to make your working day that little bit easier. These two USB gadget ideas will come in very handy at work, while their stylish designs are sure to impress your colleagues.

USB Vacuum

If, like many people these days, you find that you are too busy to get away from your desk at lunchtime, there is the possibility that your desk (and keyboard) is littered with crumbs. To combat this, an impressive little gadget is now available to pick up all those little bits – called the USB Vacuum.

This mini USB vacuum cleaner also comes with a keyboard brush; its flexible rubber nozzle will help to clean your keyboard effectively. The USB Vacuum gets its power from the USB port on your computer.

USB Retro Fan

The office can get really hot during the summer or whenever the sun is out, and not all businesses have air conditioning units installed. This is where the USB Retro Fan comes in to save the day and ensure you remain cool.

The retro-styled fan, with its funky design, will look great placed on your desktop and should provide some welcome relief on those hot days when it is extremely difficult to work in comfort.

Forget those boring old webcams and get the Retrocam

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

You may not be old enough to remember the glory years of the silver screen in an era of style and sophistication, but you can still appreciate those old movies with the Retrocam Retro Web Camera. This gadget from the Novelty Gift Company provides a fond retrospective on those days gone by and is a great-looking webcam in its own right.

The glamorous early days of cinema in the Thirties, Forties and Fifties can be celebrated with this retro-inspired take on the bland old webcam. The Retrocam can be used directly with your PC or laptop.

The Retrocam is designed so that it can rest comfortably on you TFT screen, but also included with the camera is an authentic and stylish tripod, making the webcam even more attractive. The Retrocam is sure to bring admiration from your house guests.

The webcam is clever in its design, as one hand it looks like it is created using old world technology, but behind its leather-style exterior lays a top quality glass lens. The Retrocam lets you take high-resolution still pictures, plus its cleverly hidden microphone allows for video-conferencing facilities, all captured in 24bit RGB true colour.

Recover those lost phone messages with this clever gadget

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

If you have ever been in the situation where you have deleted your text messages by mistake or want to find out if someone has deleted any messages on purpose, then the SIM Recovery Pro is the gadget for you.

SIM Recovery PRO SIM Card Data Recovery Spy System

This advanced SIM card reader and software program is simple to install and will effectively retrieve text messages deleted from SIM cards that would otherwise be lost forever, presenting this information in an easy to read format. But this is not all the SIM Recovery Pro can do.

As well as being able to retrieve SMS messages from a SIM card, this device can be used to perform other useful and interesting functions. The SIM Recovery tool can be used for backing up and editing data, showing all SIM card information (including deleted phonebook entries), making a print-out of information retrieved from the SIM and you can also set a list of fixed dial numbers, while viewing the last dialled number.

The device can read almost any SIM card in any country and on any network, retrieving and restoring all deleted data within minutes. So, if you want to get back the data you thought was gone forever, make use of this clever gadget.

Two excellent Ferrari choices in RC cars

Friday, March 26th, 2010

If you want to try out some of the best gadgets to provide you with hours of fun and the thrill of racing, then look no further than these two RC cars. These Ferrari vehicles are the perfect introduction for those looking to see if this hobby really is for them. The radio controlled cars below are top hobby-grade models and they are available to buy online.

Silverlit RC 1:16 Digital Proportional Ferrari F430

If you have always wanted to experience the sheer thrill of what it is like to zoom around in a top Ferrari, then now you can take advantage of the next best thing; the superb Ferrari F430 RC car from Silverlit Electronics is a 1:16 scale licensed product from Ferrari Spa.

This detailed, Ready to Run (RTR) car features fully functional digital proportional radio controls, a 6V rechargeable battery pack, an AC Charger and transmitter batteries.

1:12 Scale Ferrari F430 Challenge RC Car

Another quality Ferrari model to consider is the F430 Challenge, again officially licensed from Ferrari. This radio controlled car is fully controllable in all directions (forwards, backwards, left and right), while it also boasts working brakes and headlights.

Contained in the box is the car itself, a transmitter (with PP3 battery included), car battery and charger.

Invite your friends round for a BBQ with this great cooking set

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

In continuing with this general theme of enjoying life outdoors, whether through a camping trip or just time spent in our garden, one of the best ways to celebrate the good weather with blue skies and the sun out is by having a barbecue. If you are looking for the complete BBQ cooking set then this one will certainly do the trick and provide you with all you need.

17 piece BBQ cooking set in carry case

You can take this cooking set with you on your weekend camping trip or use it in your garden. Why not invite some friends round, crack open a few beers (or a bottle of wine if you prefer) and get cooking all that delicious food?

Included with the BBQ set in a black carry case is: a basting brush, a large BBQ fork, a large BBQ knife, tongs, a spatula, skewers, a grill brush/scraper and steak knives.

So start to look forward to the summer with this excellent BBQ cooking set. With the Easter weekend coming up, and with the chance of fine weather, there is no better way to enjoy being outdoors than having a barbecue.

Handy Holders are ideal for your camping trip

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

In the last article we explained how we have started to rejoice at the joys of spring and the fact that the harsh winter is now over (hopefully). When planning those weekend camping trips to the countryside or to a music festival, taking along your Frostfire Moontent, there are also a number of other gadgets you can take to make the experience even more enjoyable. We will take a look at another one of these below.

Handy Holders - Picnic Wine Bottle Holder

If you are looking for the perfect outdoor gadget to ensure there are no more spills of wine glasses, bottles or cans, then this is the gadget for you. This chrome steel wire handy holder is a top solution for your camping trip and with its stylish design also looks good too.

All you need to do with these handy holders is just stick one in the ground and it will keep your drink out of harm’s way, making it extremely difficult for them to be knocked over and spill onto the rest of your camping gear.

So as the weather takes a turn for the better, take a look at the wide selection of gadgets available to make that trip even more comfortable and enjoyable.

A pop up tent great for camping

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Spring is now upon us so we can start to pack away our warm clothes, turn off our central heating systems and start to look ahead to clear, bright evenings and strolls in the park. Also, if you are a camping fanatic this is the time to start planning those weekend trips to the great outdoors. One of the best gadgets you could get to do this is the Frostfire Moontent, which is a pop up tent.

This tent is ideal for any camping trip; whether to a camp site in Wales or to a music festival such as Glastonbury, the flexible Frostfire Moontent will ensure you won’t have to worry about all those fiddly bits when putting it up. This comfortable two man tent is the latest innovation in camping and outdoor shelter as it can be put up in seconds, saving you all the trouble you usually have with a regular tent.

Once the Frostfire Moontent is pegged down, the pop up tent does just that and will spring into action. This lightweight tent is rugged and durable, while also protecting you from the sun as it is UV coated. The tent is suitable for two adults and a carry bag is included.

Dashboard gadgets for your car

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

If you are looking to get one of the very latest dashboard gadgets to keep in your car, then take a look at the following options with characters available from some of your favourite films and TV shows.

Star Wars Dashboard Darth Vader

This Dashboard Darth Vader is great for all those Star Wars fans out there that have already turned over to the dark side. Just place this officially-licensed Lucasfilm character on your dashboard and watch as he responds to the motion of your car.

You will hear classic phrases from the classic sci-fi movies like:

  • “Do not underestimate the power of the dark side!”
  • “I am your father!”
  • “I find your lack of faith disturbing.”

Star Wars Dashboard Yoda

If you would rather use the force and remain on the side of good, then this Dashboard Yoda is a great option to go for. This character will speak phrases from the Star Wars films such as:

  • “Reach out”
  • “Sense the force around you.”
  • “Hard to see the dark side is.”
  • “May the force be with you.”

Dashboard Homer

If The Simpsons is more your kind of thing then you will just love this easy-to-mount dashboard gadget. In keeping with the character, Homer shouts out insults while you are driving. Some of his comments include:

  • “Yeah yeah, quit your waving. I’ll move through the intersection when I’m good and ready. Officer.”
  • “Car turning into Krusty Burger. Powerless to resist!”
  • “What is it? National Stupid Drivers Day?”
  • “Red light turn green….now….now….okay….now…..it worked!”