Gifts and Gizmos

This drive really is pretty tiny and will easily fit on a keychain for EDC (Every Day Carry) - Even though I like my PQI drive this might be a better option as it has a better cover to protect it from damage. That black cover is just that a cover - The full drive fits inside the usb plug so opening and closing it will not break any wires etc with use like some folding devices do after many uses (ie. Cell Phones) This drive is USB 2.0 and is Plug-and-Play Ready. It will hold 1 gb of data. The price seems to be around $35 from a few places on the net. So I can not wait to possibly pick up one of these to add to my collection. I love using portable tools and apps and I have found these drive a nice addtion to my GTD by always having at hand or keychain all my personal info that I don’t want to loose or have written down in plain ink. Even though I use alot of paper planners there are still somethings that need to be stored on a memory device to carry around. This way I can alway have my backup of all my Contacts, Passwords, etc… and still have plenty of room for the portable apps or items I carry to consulting jobs.

Addtional Resources: OCZ Website

Tags: OCZ, Roadster, Flash, Drive, Flash Drive, USB, Gadget, Portable, EDC, Every, Day, Carry, Digital

Buffalo Tech - Is Introducing a USB Digital TV Tuner. This would be a nice gadget to have while on the road when you don’t want to miss your favorite “CSI” or “House MD” “Fill in the Blank” series. This is really a pretty small device only 59mm x 18mm and only 12 grams. You can also hook this up to a bigger antenna to get even better reception.

This will allow you to record your favorite shows on your computer (If you have enough space free) and watch them when you get back to the hotel room or during your flight back home. I can not wait to get my hands on one of these as this will be a killer gadget to have. This makes your laptop a nice Media Center.

Some uses are record TV Shows, Commercials, Over The Air TV shows. You can use these in your presentations or just to relax to your favorite show you were going to miss because of a meeting.

Tags: Digital, TV, Tuner, USB, Gadget, Recorder, Road, Warrior, Media, Center

From Virgin Mobile - The Kyocera Switch Back: Only $129

The All in one cell phone with Full Keyboard for easy text messaging and IM support.

SwitchBack Features:

• VGA Camera 300K Pixels w/ Flash
• Dual Displays External 128×128 Internal 128×160 WS
• Full QWERTY keypad for Text Messaging
• Mobile Email
• Mobile AIM
• Picture Messaging
• Text Messaging
• Mobile Web Browsing
• Speakerphone
• 3 Hour Talk Time / 7 Day Standby
• Only 4 Ounces
• 2.5mm Headphone Jack

Tags: Virgin, Mobile, Switchback, Keyboard, Text, Messaging, Clamshell

Evergreen has just released two new mice that will help clean up the desktop. Well maybe just a little it will. - Their two new mice have a built in hub (2 Port) to help with the USB Clutter and a Self-Winding Cable Winder to help keep it tangle-free. This would be a nice mouse to throw into your laptop bag or consulting kit to keep with you at all times. I am not too happy about the bright colors that they make it in. I am happy with just a nice grey or black like the second one.

The second mouse is almost the same as the first except it has a built in microphone that you can use for Google Talk or Skype. Now you get to look like Scotty from the Star Trek Movies where he talks into the Mac Mouse. All with a nice price of $8.50 or $12 depending on model.

Tags: USB, Mice, Mouse, Microphone, Gadget

You may be wondering “The Digital Secretary” hmmm is he off his rocker?

Well - Some people my say yes - But that is not the case here.

What I am talking about is the new version of Dragon Naturally Speaking 9.0 Just released this week. Looks like my search for a secretary is now over as I can now easily write my emails and blogs easier using this software.

Want some more info: Check out the NYTimes Article “Like Having a Secretary in your PC“

Some Highlights:

98.9 Percent Accuracy right out of the box without any training.
…… - That is 11 Words out of 1000 Words
99.4 Percent Accuracy after Reading the Training Script.
…… - That is Only Six errors on the page.

The Program Gets Smarter as you use it and use it to correct the errors. So Over Time the Accuracy Improves.

The Basic Version is around $100 Dollars
Available in several different versions (Legal, Medical and Professional)

The $900 Professional Version allows complete control over your PC.

Upgrade from Version 8 - Very few Differences

Tried Dictation Software in the past? Version 9 is a stronger argument then ever that for anyone who can’t or doesn’t like to type dictation software is ready for prime time - the state of this art has attained Nearly “Star Trek” polish.

Tags: Dictation, Software, Secretary, Hands Free, Microphone, Computer, Control, Speak, Digital

Lillian Vernon - has on their site and in their latest catalog. The bike repair kit that looks like a water bottle. Pretty useful if you ask me as it has Bit Screwdriver handle and 6 diver bits (slotted and phillips) 6-15mm ball wrench, 3 hex key wrenches, 2 tire levers and a Tire Patch kit w glue. The top flips open to store the bits and as you can see from this photo the bottle splits open to hold the rest of the tools. This is designed to fit most water bottle holders found on bikes. But if you want to have both. This also includes a bracket to mount this on the bike. Nice to have when you are too far away to walk your bike back to the car or home.

Tags: Bike, biking, tools, tool, kit, Tool+Kit, Repair, EDC

911 WATCHDOG PHONE

To help independent senior citizens live more worry-free lifestyles, We introduce the world’s first wearable emergency phone. 911 Watchdog Phone enables you to call “911″ in an emergency situation, (accident, fall, illness, or danger) and speak directly to the emergency operator. You talk directly to the emergency operator, not to a call center - and receive faster service.

911 Watchdog Phone requires no monthly subscription or service fee. 911 Watchdog Phone works just like a cordless phone on any standard phone line with 911 service and tone dialing.

911 Watchdog Phone can be comfortably worn around the neck, clipped on a belt, or carried in a pocket at all times. To avoid accidental activation, the activation button is recessed and must be depressed for a minimum of 1/2 second to turn the phone on.

INCLUDES:
Pendant
Base Station
AC Adapter for base station
6 Foot Phone Cord for base station
AAA Alkaline Battery
Lanyard with Quick Detachment Clip
Belt Clip
Instruction Manual

Online Price(s): $299.95 & S/H

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