Filed under ‘Gadgets’
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.
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.
Tomy Flip Flap Mini – solar powered smiles
I just received one of these ultra cute Tomy Flip Flap Mini solar plants, it’s sitting on my desk, happily bobbing up and down just from the light of my small desk lamp. Everyone that sees it says that it’s silly, then after a minute or so they think it’s kinda cute, then they ask where they can get one. I LOVE my Flip Flap! This is the best solar toy I’ve got (and yes, I have quite a few).
Kaossilator touchpad synth
The Korg Kaossilator touchpad synth is a pocket size synthesizer that features a revolutionary touchpad design. Move your finger from left to right to change the pitch of the note, and up and down to change the sound. The Kaossilator can also be used as a drum machine and has dozens of built in beats and drum sounds. It features a sequencer function that allows you to build up tracks using the loop recording feature – you can layer tracks to create complex songs combining lead instruments, beats and sound effects together. Check out the video, it’s pretty cool.
Logitech cordless Skype phone
Play-Asia have just got a new shipment of Skype Certified Logitech Cordless Internet Handsets. The Logitech Cordless Internet Handset has a cordless range of up 50 meters, 120 hours standy, 10 hours talktime, and charges via a USB powered cradle. The LCD lists your available Skype contacts, Skype Voicemail notifications, caller ID, call waiting, and call history information. This phone looks really nice.
» On special at Play-Asia for $39.90
Sun visor DVD player
I’ve always wondered why somebody didn’t invent this a long time ago. Having a DVD player in your dash is kinda cool, but it’s not very convenient when you actually want to watch a DVD. These sun visor DVD players solve all that by sticking the screen right in front of your face. They include a DVD/CD player, TV tuner, radio, SD card reader, USB port, cables and antenna connections – playback is controlled by using either the built in LCD touch screen, or the included remote control.
