Gadgets and Gizmos For the Men, Cool Toys For the Big Boys

My partner loved gadgets and gizmos. His idea of the worst present on Christmas day or for his birthday would be a jumper. Women do tend to buy practical gifts and yet I know plenty of men that just love gadgets and gizmos. They are still young at heart. Shows like " Click" and "The Gadget Show" have taken off because there is such a demand and interest in new gadgets.
Cool stuff and gadgets are to be enjoyed. Not all gadgets are terribly practical but who cares? Cool stuff is just that...cool and seriously fun.
If they could fill their rooms with stuff from the Gadget Show they would. So forget practical, think fun and let's talk cool stuff.
One of the best selling boys toys in December 08 has been the Silverlit Remote Control Helicopter. Yes we have one of these and they are impossibly FUN. They don't take long to control and to master something hovering above the fern on the coffee table is yes, cool. Another great gadget for music lovers are a pair of wireless headphones. Men really seem to think these cool and there are lots of brands to choose from. Sony always deliver quality and you can pick up a pair of these for under £35.00. The gifts I'm choosing for my husband this year is a Logitech Squeezebox boom.
You need broadband for this, it looks amazing, isn't cheap at just under £200 but it really is a gadget! It basically allows you to listen to music from your computer in any room in the house! It is wireless has access to Internet radio and allows you to listen to all your thousands of music tracks on your pc. Clever. Lastly another gadget which isn't expensive but is just funny is the Ray Gun Channel Changer. It costs under £10.00 and will make that habit men love of flicking channels on the tv so much more fun for them. You can always hide it after Christmas.

5 Fun Things You Can Do With Your Kindle While Riding The Subway

 If you commute to and from work (or school) via the subway and recently received a shiny new Kindle, you might be wondering what else you can do with the digital reader besides reading. Let's take a look at five fun things you can do with the Kindle while on the subway.

1. Play A Game - Although the Kindle isn't known for game playing, it is verstaile enough that you can play virtual games on it. Simple no frills and no color games are best, such as hangman or Sudoku.
First you must download the game on to your Kindle digital reader and then have at it. Play till your fingers bleed. To find a few games to download and play - visit the Kindle games page on Amazon. Some (if not most) will be 100% free. Just remember to pick the easy and quick no frills variety.
2. Lend A Book - As of December 2010 you can now lend out books to friends and family. Or anyone else with a Kindle enabled device such as Kindle for the PC, iPhone Kindle app, Android Kindle app, etc. As long as the book in question is "lendable" via the publisher you can let someone borrow it for up to 14 days free of charge. This is a super cool feature Amazon added in late last year and one that no doubt should get a lot of fair use.
3. Shop for a Cool Kindle 3 Cover - If you're carrying around your Amazon e-reader naked. Sans a cover or case, you run the risk of it shattering or worse completely breaking upon a fall or drop. Get yourself a nice protective case or cover to keep it shiny, new and operational. The Kindle comes with a limited web browser but it might get you on to Amazon and shopping. Try and see how it fares for you.
4. Dress Up Your Kindle - If you received a sweet decal skin for your birthday or Christmas, now is a great time to slap it on and see how it looks on your e-reader. The neat thing about decal skins is that once you tire of a design you just take it off and apply another. Not too mention they're inexpensive with good decal skins costing you no more than $20 from a reputable online shop like Decal Girl.
5. Show It Off - Let's be honest. Not everyone has a Kindle just yet and when they see one, they're impressed and or curious about the little gadget. Show off! Well show off by using it on the subway and letting others ask you about the best digital reader on the market. Let people know how much you love your e-reading companion.
Hope you enjoyed our article on five FUN things to do with your Amazon e-reader while on the subway.

This article was written by Greg an avid reader and big gadget lover. In 2010, he created a blog dedicated to digital reading called eBook Reader Geek. His recent article on Kate Spade Kindle Covers is one of the most popular on his site.
When he's not catching up on and discussing the latest ebook readers, he loves to play softball and tennis plus anything outdoors.

Are You A Brain-Eating Gadget Zombie?

Samsung Galaxy S is one of the best smart phone that the brand has launched in recent times. The gadget is jam packed futuristic features and has eye popping display, these features make the gadget a complete package. The handset is available in the market through various Samsung Galaxy S deals. These deals are launched by the network providers of UK like O2,Three,Orange,T-mobile,Virgin and many more. Through these deals you can get this amazing handset at pocket friendly rates.
The Galaxy S is a sophisticated gadget and the looks and the display adds to the beauty of the handset. The Galaxy S has a big 4.0 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen and with features like TouchWiz 3.0 UI, Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Touch-sensitive controls, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off and Swype text input it is very easy for the user to operate it. The gadget also has an integrated 5MP camera with with auto-focus, the camera is lagging in LED flash but still the user gets good quality pictures, with the VGA camera the user can make video calls.
The Android v2.1 (Eclair) Operating System is the working platform of the handset but the user can upgrade it to v2.2. The Galaxy S comes in two internal memory variants that are 8GB and 16GB, the user can get nay one that he thinks will suffice his requirements. The external memory slot supports a memory space of up to 32GB. Other than these amazing features the handset has many amazing JAVA applications like Digital compass,Document editor, Image/video editor and many more.
There are many amazing deals in the market but the Samsung Galaxy S contract are gaining good popularity. Through these deals an individual can get the handset for free and not only this the deals also include free gifts and incentives. Compare the deals and get the best one for you.

Derrick Jonson is an expert author of Telecommunication industry and contributes his valuable thoughts for telecoms industry readers. Get Latest Updates On Samsung Galaxy S Deals and Other Offers Samsung Galaxy Tab Deals in UK,

Tomy I-SOBOT Robot

i-Sobot can operate in 4 modes

* Remote Control Mode
Movements can be controlled directly using joy sticks and command buttons. He can also perform hundreds of amazing pre-programmed actions using short button codes.

* Special Action Mode
Command i-SOBOT to play air guitar, impersonate a movie character, or perform any of 18 pre-programmed special actions.

* Programming Mode
Program a sequence of up to 80 actions, then easily play the sequence back with the push of a button.

* Voice Command Mode
i-SOBOT recognizes 10 voice commands, reacting with dozens of appropriate but unpredictable actions.



Height : 6.5"
Width : 3.8"
Depth : 2.6"
Weight : 0.77 lbs
Power : (3) AAA NiMH Batteries (included)





Seventeen (17) custom-designed miniature servos allow i-SOBOT to move more naturally than some humanoid robots that cost twice as much! Other impressive features include a built-in gyroscopic sensor, voice recognition, pre-programmed motions, 200+ word/phrase speaking vocabulary, action triggering and action sequence programming via remote, and out-of-the-box functionality!

Nintendo Wii Video Games

Nintendo's Wii video game system (pronounced "we") brings people of all ages and video game experience together to play. This simple yet ground breaking idea is expressed not only though the system's evocative name, which is easily pronounced in a variety of languages, and suggests two players side by side, but also through its innovative list of features and extensive list of playable titles.

A Little Box With Plenty of Power
As with every console, much of the buzz surrounds the specs. The Wii boasts 512 MB of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports, and a slot for SD memory expansion. The system’s technological heart -- a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named "Broadway" and a graphics chipset from ATI code-named "Hollywood" -- deliver stunning performance. And instead of a tray, Wii uses a single, self-loading media bay that plays both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system, as well as Nintendo GameCube discs.

Revolutionary Control
No bigger than a small traditional remote control, the wireless Wii Remote is a truly multi functional device. The magic of the Wii Remote's design lies within; acellerometers inside the controller measure movement in all directions and at all speeds. In a tennis game, it serves as your racket as you swing away. In driving games it serves as a steering wheel, allowing you to swerve to avoid obstacles or pickup power-ups. In first-person shooters, it acts as a firearm that you can point directly at an on-screen enemy. The controller also has a force feedback "Rumble" feature and an expansion port for use with accessories, such as the Nunchuck, which adds an analog thumbstick and trigger buttons. The system allows for up to four controllers to be linked at a time and utilizes standard Bluetooth wireless technology. For those who prefer the feel of a traditional controller an adapter is available that fits over the Wii's remote.

What's in the Box:

* Nintendo Wii Game Console
* one (1) Wii Remote controller with Wii Remote Jacket
* one (1) Nunchuk controller
* Wii Sports
* sensor bar
* power cord
* standard composite cable
* stand