by Michael on March 11, 2012
What makes the Best Flashlight Ever for real men? Some of us will probably envision that heavy duty flashlight with a half dozen D batteries which could be used as a serious weapon. Others probably think of a ultra-bright miniature LED flashlight. For guys who are really serious tinkerers though, what could be better than a flashlight which looks like you grabbed some junk out of the garage and created your own flashlight?
The Best Flashlight Ever is created out of a piece of wood which appears to have been hand whittled to size. The end is encased in a piece of steel pipe fittings or other steel scrap. Inside this insidious looking masterpiece is a small LED flashlight which produces a bright beam of light and can maintain a charge for up to 60 hours.
Do you know someone how is always using duct tape and wire to fix everything? The Best Flashlight Ever would make the perfect gift for them, even if that person is you. The flashlight is being created through a KickStarter project. You can get your own kit for a donation of only $49.
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by Michael on February 10, 2012
Extreme comfort and high-fidelity reproduction are the two major items most of us look for in headphones and is exactly what the Philips Fidelio L1 Headphones ($270) deliver. The starting point of the comfort is their weight. They are extremely lightweight for easy wearing. The band is encased in leather to make them even more comfortable.
The NeoDymium drivers are vented to improve sound quality and to allow your ears to breathe. The earcups are made from memory foam to make sure your ears are cradled in comfort while listening.
The Fidelio L1 headphones go over your ears to keep the sound quality high. The hardware is all formed from aluminum to reduce vibration and not create an annoying hum. The headphones are tuned for powerful bass and mid-range sound, but still score excellently in the higher sound ranges, too.
by Michael on January 21, 2012
Having a light with you for reading in the car, a bus stop, or other dark locations is always a hassle. They take up too much room and are not convenient. Valentina Trimani’s new concept for the LightLeaf will be a treasure to readers everywhere. The Lightleaf uses OLED thin light technology to make a light which can be stuffed between the pages of your book like a bookmarker and then light up the night when you are ready to read. The concept lighting device uses rechargeable batteries hidden inside.
The light intensity is adjustable to allow you to use it for personal reading, or to crank up the power when the electricity flickers off. Imagine the convenience of having this light for those early morning commutes, overnight flights, or even for reading in bed while someone else tries to sleep.
You can follow the progress of Valentina Trimani’s project on his blog.
by Michael on December 22, 2011
Do you ever let your iPhone run out of power? The nPower PEG ($160) can remedy the issue. PEG stands for Personal Energy Generator. The nPower PEG builds up power as you move. It stores that energy in a battery which can them be used for power up your iPhone or other hand held electrical devices. Why let all of that extra energy you are building up go to waste when you could be storing it in the PEG. The nPower comes with an iGo cable, USB cable, and assorted other tips for many devices. You can buy additional charging tips if yours is not included in the starter bundle. The charger is priced at $159.99, making it one of the highest priced chargers around, but one of the only ones which does not require getting plugged in to work. This would be a great addition for camping trips, backpackers, and people with active outdoor jobs.
by Michael on December 19, 2011
This is a device that every fisherman, camper, and backpacker should grab immediately. LuminAID has taken a small solar cell and LED lights and put them into and inflatable bag which can provide the same intensity and light as a lantern. What makes this light awesome is the small size it takes up with deflated. You can pack 50 of these lights into the same space as 9 solar powered mini-flashlights. Imagine what that means for space in your glove box, tackle box, or backpack. The lights recharge in 6 hours on a sunny day and then will provide you with up to 5 hours of light.
Another cool feature of the inflatable lights from LuminAID is the fact they will float. Imagine having a few of these along in your fishing boat or even to toss out into your swimming pool at night. This is a very innovative and clever idea which is a perfect match for many parts of our lives. Keep an eye on the LuminAID Labs website for information on when they will hit the market.
by admin on December 15, 2011
What happens when your memory card reader and a mini-camera come together – a Superheadz Clap Camera ofcourse! The Superheadz Clap Camera ($50) is a minuscule, pocket-sized camera that shoots two-megapixel photos or 720×480 movies, which it then sotres on a MicroSD card that you can slide into its end. Remove the other end and believe it or not, you’ll find a USB connector that allows for a quick and painless offload to your computer.
by admin on December 4, 2011
Organize your home office with the Power Pod ($99) by Coalesse. Scott Wilson transforms the mundane task of plugging in your adapters to a convenient and easy task. The Power Pod and storage tray are design-conscious pieces which take into account your big and bulky Apple power plugs amongst other nicknacks that may be lying around your desk which need proper organization.
by admin on November 29, 2011
Little Printer ($TBA) by Bergcloud is a little printer surprisingly enough, that sinks up with your smartphone subscriptions to deliver and print you timely information, puzzles and news updates from sources such as Foursquare, Google, Nike+, weather, the Guardian and many more. Now you have the power to be in charge of your own mini newspaper.
by admin on November 26, 2011
This is something we can easily relate to on a daily basis. How many times are you rushing to put away your iPod or mp3 player and end up wrapping your headphones in a bunch? Wrap’It solves our tangled mess of a problem. Wrap’It is an innovative new headphone organizer made out of TPE plastic that attaches itself directly to your smartphone, mp3 player, kindle, laptop, ipad or other smoothed surface. Without the use of any adhesives, you can be sure not to cause your device any damage, instead a suction cup firmly hold the Wrap’It in place.
Let’s help make this project a reality and pledge on Kickstarter.
by admin on November 23, 2011
Looking to turn your iPad, iPod, iPhone or iPod touch into an awesome recording device and don’t want to settle for poor sound quality? You should check out the Tascam iM2 Stereo Microphone ($80). Made specifically for your Apple devices, the portable, pocket-sized mic features two high-quality adjustable condenser microphones, an internal microphone pre-amp, an analog-to-digital converter, a stereo limiter to quiet unwanted loud sounds and a USB port to keep you juiced up while recording.
