Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category

Gadget – Car seat cold air circulator

Gadget – Car seat cold air circulator

One feature we loved in the Audi A4 we drove a while back, has to be the air circulation feature which fires cold air into your back, through the seat pores, and keeps it sweat free.

You would love such a feature on your daily commuter, wouldn’t you? Unfortunately, not many of us have the cash to buy an Audi A4 to enjoy this feature. For us, there’s a new kid on the block which can make your Alto drive closer to the Audi! In terms of features, at least.

This Cooling Car Summer Seat orders its built-in fan to blow cold air and keep your rear-end cool always. Powered via your vehicle’s cigarette lighter outlet, this device is a plug-and-play type and costs $60 a pop.

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Entry posted on August 24th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget – Car shaped Alarm clock

Gadget – Car shaped Alarm clock

A clock shaped like the front of a car is the first thing a petrol head wants to see when he wakes up, if not a real car.

Based on a Hot Wheels car called the “Nitro Doorslammer,” the ‘Snore Slammer’ is sure to slam the brakes on your early morning dreams with its noise.

It has a LED display and integrated FM. You turn the wheels to control the volume and you either wake up to the radio or to “custom sounds.”

What’s next? A car shaped clock with a V6 engine that accelerates if you ignore its warning?

Hit the jump to know where you can buy this $26 hottie!

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Entry posted on August 19th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget – Suzuki Swift Alternity Bumblebee

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Takara has added one more toy to their Alternity toyline which consists of transforming cars. The first two models were the Nissan GT-R Convoy and the Nissan Fairlady (350Z) Megatron, which frankly would not suit our blog. The newest addition will – Introducing the Suzuki Swift Bumblebee

Over the years a tremendous amount of Transformer toys have come about, and the Bumblebee model is anything but new. You’ll have to observe the attention to detail Takara has given to this toy.

The Bumblebee Swift comes in two colours, the Champion Yellow Bumblebee colour and the Pearl Red Cliffjumper colour.

Our pal Dean explains the Transformers sequel in the shortest possible manner -

For those of you that have not seen Transformers, Bumblebee is originally an Autobot that disguises him self as a fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Bumblebee was the star-bot of the first movie where he had to voice his opinions with short radio, or song clips due to his voice failing.

In Transformers 2, Bumblebee took stand next to the new Chevrolet Volt named Jolt, as well as the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept named Sideswipe. Anyway, if you haven’t seen the movie we’d rather not spoil it for you – so check it out when you can.

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Entry posted on August 13th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets, Suzuki

Gadget – Dark Knight Motorcycle suit

Gadget – Dark Knight Motorcycle suit

If you’re not featuring as a superhero in a Hollywood movie, you won’t be wearing this. But c’mon, this is totally wacky and deserves a place on our front page.

Someone loved the Dark Knight movie so much that he went out, brought some materials home and stitched up his own merchandise!

A suit like this is worn by Christian Bale in the movie. But in the real world, only if you were affected by skin disease, would you wear such protective clothing.

Update – we just learned this is an official replica piece. But sorry, we’re not editing our original thoughts.

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Entry posted on August 11th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Dutch iPhone 3G catches fire inside a car

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The iPhone 3G might be the hottest thing in the mobile phone industry, but it is setting things on fire once it reaches its end user.

An unsuspecting dutch iPhone 3G owner made a big mistake by leaving his new iPhone inside his car. He laid it on the passenger seat and when he returned, he found his windshield tinted. His nightmare was confirmed as he opened the door to find his iPhone 3G charred, and taking a portion of the seat along with it into the atmosphere.

The phone was not connected to the charger. It was left alone in the seat. The amount of time he had left the phone inside the car is not known. Regardless of that, you don’t expect to come back to your car to see your phone in ashes.

Whether sunlight was instrumental in triggering the fire is not known. But as a safety and also security measure, remember to leave your iPhone away from direct sun light.

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Entry posted on August 4th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget – Foldable Solar powered Traffic Cone

The good thing about this gadget is it takes up little space, and for people who travel long distances particularly during the night, this is an essential gadget you need to have in your boot.

Introducing the Collapsible Solar-powered traffic cone. It costs $55 and it works with solar energy to lights the LED’s inside the cone. If you are stuck on the road when the light is poor, place this cone a few feet behind your car. The LEDs flash and provide you and your car with a safe territory.

Otherwise, it can be tucked in somewhere in your car’s boot.

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Entry posted on July 16th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget – Park ‘N Place Garage Parking Aid

Gadget – Park ‘N Place Garage Parking Aid

There was nothing more scary than reversing in a crowded parking lot to the person who is beginning to get accustomed to four wheels. I wish this gadget was present at the time when I learned to drive.

The Park ‘N Place Garage Parking Aid comes in handy in those tight parking spaces. Place it a few inches ahead of the targeted area and reverse till the stop sign illuminates, which happens when you slightly nudge it.

For just $17, you could use it and later lend it to others who are learning to park and drive.

click through for images, demonstration video and links

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Entry posted on June 22nd, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget – Top Gear V8 pencil sharpener

Gadget – Top Gear V8 pencil sharpener

This is fun! I’m sure 3 out of 4 people reading this blog are addicted to Top Gear, the Stig and Jeremy Clarkson’s antics. For those who can’t wait for the next season, why not sharpen some pencil the top gear style and while time moves you closer to another opening episode?

Shaped like a V8 engine, you will have to empty out the shavings for it the cylinders roar again.

The Top Gear pencil sharpener will set you back by $20.

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Entry posted on June 18th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget – Head-Up Display for your car

Gadget – Head-Up Display for your car

In your budget car, have you ever wished that you could just keep your eyes glued to the road without having the temptation of looking down at the speedo?

Although our roads do not allow us to explore the more extremes on the speed front, we often feel that it would be better if we could just have an icon on the windscreen that would inform us of the speed at which we were traveling without having to take our eyes off the road.

Guess what? The wish has come true!

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Entry posted on June 16th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget- Meccaniche Veloci Quattro Valvole CCM Timepiece By Brembo

Gadget- Meccaniche Veloci Quattro Valvole CCM Timepiece By Brembo

The word Quattro should set your heart racing as inevitably the Audi Q7 or the A6 pops up in front of your eyes. Yes, the word Brembo is Italian, it can be related to any Ferrari and Timepiece is an English word.

What you see here is no normal gadget that you can purchase at your local supermarket. Let me explain

Meccaniche Veloci Quattro Valvole CCM Timepiece design

The four dial design is intentional. Each corresponds to the hollow portion of a 4 valve cylinder head and hence the name Quattro Valvole. The strap of your Meccaniche Veloci Quattro Valvole CCM Timepiece can either be made of alligator skin or rubber. The watch comes in four colors- black, red, silver, or yellow.

Meccaniche Veloci Quattro Valvole CCM Timepiece price tag justification

This timeless masterpiece from Brembo will set you back by $15,500, which is a small price to pay considering all of Brembo’s brake manufacturing processes come together to make this watch. Water jet cutting and forging, the methods used for manufacturing a F1 car’s disc brake was employed in creating this wrist watch.

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Entry posted on April 29th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget- Bluetooth kit that mounts on the steering wheel

Gadget- Bluetooth kit that mounts on the steering wheel

If you belong to the type of people who envies those driving a car with steering mounted controls, we have a potential remedy for you here.

The cute fellow you see above fixes on your steering wheel and allows you to attend your calls with both hands on the steering wheel. What’s better, he also has the intelligence to redial and speed dial!

The Bluetooth steering wheel package arrives along with a 12V power adapter and rechargeable battery.

And he’s all yours for a mere $99. Style and substance guaranteed!

Source- Sky mall

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Entry posted on April 24th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget- Solar power keychain

Gadget- Solar power keychain

The gadgets category is getting interesting by the day. Last time we got you tire pressure indicators which have utility values of calculators. Today we’re featuring solar-powered keychain which will be of interest to all of you reading this article.

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Entry posted on April 22nd, 2009 and filed under Gadgets

Gadget- $8 tire pressure indicator cap

Gadget- $8 tire pressure indicator cap

In a state of confusion, most of us neglect to check and drive for miles with less pressure in our car’s tires. When is it best to check and correct tire pressures? Once a week? Once a fortnight? Once everyday?

Here’s the cheapest way to know the answer.

For a nothing-sum of $8, you could get a tire pressure indicator cap which fits into the tire valve which displays the existing air pressure in the tire. If you notice the readings are lower than the manufacturer’s prescribed values, you head to the petrol station and fill them up. Easy.

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Entry posted on April 16th, 2009 and filed under Gadgets
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