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Let friends and family know exactly where you are in the world with Spot GPS

November 19th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Tech Gadgets

Let friends and family know exactly where you are in the world and that everything’s going swimmingly. Designed as a serious piece of rescue kit this Spot GPS has (as well as serious emergency location broadcasting) some deeply fun features.

spot gps Let friends and family know exactly where you are in the world with Spot GPS

Before you set off on your adventures you set up email addresses and telephone numbers that you want to be contacted in an emergency, or if you just want to let your loved ones know where you are and that you’re ok.

At the click of the OK button the device will send an email (and a text if you have selected that option) to your chosen addresses. Not only will it contain your message, but also a link to Google Maps showing exactly where in the world you are.

And you can even set the gizmo up to automatically send a location message every 10 minute.

On the serious side it also uses GPS satellites to track your coordinates and at the click of the emergency button will transmit them to your designated Spot team or the nearest emergency services – so you can be rescued whether you get stuck up a mountain, down a river, adrift at sea, or out in the desert.

Spot GPS features:

  • A Spot GPS device that receives your GPS coordinates and transmits them, at your request, in the even of an emergency.
  • Integrated belt clip.
  • Requires a yearly subscription of 99.00Euro which includes unlimited usage of the emergency 9-1-1 function, 200 check in or Help messages to any phone worldwide and unlimited Help emails.
  • All additional messages will be charged at 10p per message sent.
  • The subscription can be upgraded (see www.findmespot.eu for details).
  • Waterproof to a depth of 1 metre for up to 30 minutes.
  • Will operate at temperatures between -40 degrees to 85 degrees and altitudes of -300 to 21,300 feet.
  • Can last up to a year with the power on, 14 days in tracking mode and 7 consecutive days in emergency 9-1-1 mode.

Pricing and availability

Spot GPS cost £119.00 and you can find it at IwantOneofThose.com.

Kodak EasyShare MD41 Compact Digital Camera

November 19th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Tech Gadgets

Kodak EasyShare MD41 Compact Digital Camera makes taking stunning pictures easy thanks to advanced but easy-to-use technology. It captures HD quality pictures so you can relive that special day every day tasks.

Kodak EasyShare MD41 Compact Digital Camera

It holds a 3x optical zoom lens with a range of 35-105mm so you can capture a variety of shots. The 12.2 megapixel resolution works alongside the CCD sensor take detailed, crystal clear photos and also means you won’t lose out on quality when printing out to poster size!
Some other features of the Kodak EasyShare MD41 include Face Detection Technology, which brings out the best in faces and blur reduction which ensures your pictures are always sharp and in focus.

Kodak EasyShare MD41 Compact Digital Camera features

  • 12 Million Pixels
  • 3 x Optical Zoom
  • 2.7 inches LCD Screen Size
  • Rechargeable Battery
  • SD Memory Type
  • Blur Reduction
  • Scene Detection
  • Motion picture recording
  • HD Quality Pictures
  • 8 Resolution Settings

Pricing and availability

Kodak EasyShare MD41 Compact Digital Camera cost £89.99 and it is available at Currys.co.uk.

O2 Samsung Tocco Lite

November 13th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Tech Gadgets

Samsung Tocco Lite is a quality cell phone and it will not cost you a fortune.

O2 Samsung Tocco Lite

Samsung Tocco Lite main features and specs:

  • Built-in 3.2 megapixel camera with 2 x digital zoom
  • MP3 Player and FM radio
  • Internal memory 50Mb, Expandable memory – compatible card MicroSD
  • 256k colour screen. and large touchscreen display
  • WAP compatible, Facebook and MySpace widgets
  • Bluetooth™
  • Record and palyback video
  • Micro SD card slot (memory card not included)
  • Dimensions: 104H x 53W x 11.9D mm
  • Wieght: 92g
  • Standby Time: up to 700 hours
  • Talk Time: up to 360 minutes
  • Features: Quad band, Vibration alert, Video capture and playback

 Pricing and availability

Samsung Tocco Lite cost £90.00 and it is available at FreeMans.com.

Tape Express transforms your tapes music into Mp3s

November 9th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Tech Gadgets

Using the included EZ Tape Converter software, you can plug the Tape Express into your computer (via USB cable), play the songs you love and have them converted instantly into MP3 files.

Tape Express

Those MP3 files can then be taken anywhere you’d take your other MP3s – into your iTunes library, your iPod or MP3 Player, burned onto CD and generally taken across all the usual digital platforms for your own personal use, and you can power it either by USB or our old friend the AA battery.

It’s a great piece of retro cool that manages to look modern, and functions with the future in mind – bringing back all those forgotten tunes and maybe prompting you to pick up that tennis racquet guitar again.

Tape Express features:

  • The Tape Express converts all your old cassettes to MP3 format.
  • MP3s can be imported to iTunes library, uploaded to MP3 players or burned onto CD.
  • EZ Tape Converter Software included.
  • Connection to computer via USB cable (included).
  • Can be used as standard portable cassette player.
  • Can be played through external hi-fi or speakers using headphone jack (3.5mm).
  • Compatible with Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista operating systems.

Pricing and availability

Tape Express cost £49.99 and it is available at IWantOneOfThose.com.

Ready for a big boy toy? Bosch 3.8kg SDS Plus Drill 24V

November 3rd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Tech Gadgets

Bosch 3.8kg SDS Plus Drill 24V is the ultimate tool for men: capable of drilling more than 120 holes in concrete (6 x 40mm) with one battery charge.

Bosch 3.8kg SDS Plus Drill 24V

Bosch 3.8kg SDS Plus Drill 24V Features

  • 270W
  • Capable of Drilling 120 Holes in Concrete with One Battery Charge
  • 2 x 2Ah Ni-Cd Batteries
  • 30min Charger
  • Single-Speed Variable & Reverse
  • Mechanical Safety Clutch
  • Lock-On Switch
  • Electric Brake
  • Replaceable Carbon Brushes
  • 3.8kg SDS Plus Drill

Availability and pricing info

The price for Bosch 3.8kg SDS Plus Drill 24V cost now £249.95 (it is on a special offer; the regular price is £349.99) and it is available at Screwfix.com.