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i-gotU GPS logger
The i-gotU range of GPS loggers are super tiny, water resistant, have a large capacity battery, and can hold a huge amount of data – which means they’re ideal for logging just about anything that moves. So far we’ve tested our i-gotU on RC planes, mountain bikes, cars, dogs and horses. It’s a LOT of fun. We put one on our Jack Russell terrier, and was amazed at the distance he covers in a day (most of it in big meandering circles!). You can even view the data in Google Earth, or use it to geo tag your photos.
Turnigy micro movie camera
This is the movie camera that RC geeks have been waiting for. The Turnigy TR52DV records up to 80 minutes of 640×480 video at 30fps (great for YouTube), and uses a 200 maH lipo battery that charges via the included USB cable. Turnigy also throw in a protective silicon cover, a mounting plate, velcro pads, and a FREE 2GB SanDisk Micro SD Card.
It’s small enough to attach to your RC plane, RC car, RC glider, kite, car, helium balloons, motorbike, mountain bike, helmet, hang glider, baby, dog, cat, etc….
*Now includes a faster SanDisk SD card for smoother video recording*
$24.95 at HobbyKing.
$4.90 LED clock + themometer, free shipping
Although it doesn’t do anything particularly spectacular, this is a very very inexpensive alarm clock with big, easy to read numbers, and is perfect for a bedside table or on your desk. It has a clock, alarm, digital thermometer (in C or F), and day and date. It’s currently $4.90 from DX, with free worldwide shipping.
Best flashlight in the world
Oh… and when I say “best”, I’m talking about value for money.
I’ve just received a C30 adjustable beam 3xAAA CREE flashlight from DealExtreme. I’m planning on using it on my bike, and *insert politically correct groan here* on my air rifle (target shooting only!). The beauty of this CREE flashlight is that it can be zoomed out, for a huge flood effect – perfect for cycling or walking, or focused to a very tight, very bright, spotlight – useful for hunting, or night time plinking. I’ve bought a few fantastic CREE flashlights from DX, but this one is the best by far.
The real winner is the price… $9.90 USD.
And that includes free shipping anywhere in the world.
Dingoo a320 retro handheld – better than the GP2X?
The superb new Dingoo a320 retro handheld plays NES, SNES, GBA, Sega Genesis, and Neo Geo roms – all for $99. The a320 features 4GB of built in storage, a mini SD slot for expansion, it plays movie files, audio files, and has a built in FM radio and voice recorder. It even supports video out, so you play it on your TV.
It’s available here.
Product Features
- No emulator software to load. Just copy over the roms and start playing.
- 4GB of internal storage, expandable via mini SD
- Beautiful 2.8 inch QVGA (320×240) LCD Screen
- Output to TV via included composite video cables
- Full media player functions including videos, music, FM radio, e-books and voice recorder
- Built-in Stereo Speakers
- Internal li-battery gives 6-8 hours of runtime on a single charge
Product Specs
- Display: 2.8 inch QVGA LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon) LCD Screen
- Color: Black or white
- Internal memory: Internal 4GB
- External memory: Mini SD card (SDHC)
- All buttons user definable for gameplay
- NES (Nintendo Entertainment System – 8bit)
- SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System – 16bit)
- Sega Genesis (Sega Mega-Drive – 16-bit)
- GBA (Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- Neo-Geo (SNK Neo-Geo)
- CPS1 and CPS2 (CAPCOM, arcade game systems, 1st and 2nd edition)
- Compatible Video Formats: FLV, WMV, ASF, RM, AVI, MPEG, MP4, RMVB, SWF
- Compatible Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC
- Earphone jack
- Mini-USB port
- Mini-SD slot (SDHC)
- AV OUT (output to TV – NTSC or PAL, 16:9 or 4:3)
- FM Radio with recording function
- Voice Recorder (MP3, WAV)
- Image viewer (JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG)
- Ebook reader (with text to speech function)
- Built-in li-battery gives 6-8 hours of runtime on a single charge
- Dimensions: 125mm x 56mm x 14mm (L x W x H)
More information at ThinkGeek.
Best battery charger in the world
The Maha Powerex MH-C9000 is the single best batter charger I have ever used. It charges each cell individually, and includes several preset programs that range from an intelligent quick charge, to a massive 40 hour ‘rescue from the dead’ cycle. My MH-C9000 arrived two days ago, and has already breathed new life into four previously DEAD Energizer NiMH AA batteries that I would have otherwise thrown away. The MH-C9000 is not exactly cheap, but if you’re a battery nerd (especially if you’re into radio control or photography, etc..), then it will probably start saving you money in dead batteries nearly immediately.
Turn off TVs for under $3 – free worldwide shipping!
It may not be an authentic TV-B-Gone, but for $2.34 (and that includes free worldwide shipping!), the Mini Multifunctional Remote Controller is excellent value for money. That’s right… the price includes free worldwide shipping.
Sinclair ZX Spectrum+, buy one while you can
I’ve just bought a lovely old Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ (for a good price). I’ve always wanted one, and I figured that I should get one before the prices start getting out of control. It’s made in the UK, it’s kinda silly, yet mysterious. It’s the Tom Baker of vintage home computers.
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M168 Hello Kitty cell phone
This is one of the cutest phones we’ve seen in a while. It’s also surprisingly good value.
GelaSkins iPod skins
These are some of the best looking iPod skins I’ve ever seen. GelaSkins are super thin (under 2mm) photo quality skins made from “premium grade 3M vinyl and adhesive technology” – and are available for most of the iPod and Mac laptop range. Very very sexy!
