Gadgets and New Technologies

It took a while, but now DSL is starting to compete with cable modem service on speed, as Qwest announces that they’ll be offering 12 and 20 Mbps DSL service in 23 markets. When you call up, just ask for Qwest Titanium, or Qwest Quantum, as the services will be dubbed.

Sorry, but will I know you’re drooling over this, you’ll have to wait closer to the end of the year if not early 2009, and you’ll need to be prepared to shell out $65/mo for the 12Mbps and $100/mo for 20. Hmm… perhaps cable may still win this speed war.

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Sound Asleep Pillow You can have this for ?19.99 (Read the full post about ‘Sound Asleep Pillow’…)

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Gymbag - For Her Pop one of these little marvels in your kitbag and you’ll end up not only looking, but feeling like Madonna on steroids. Simply acquire the rather handy Gym Bag (Fem version) and you shall be fully tooled up for all manner of adventures in the gym. See price (Read the full post about ‘Gymbag - For Her’…)

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Jousting Knights You can have this for ?24.95 (Read the full post about ‘Jousting Knights’…)

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Bring home the latest DK-A1 Audio System from Sharp, world’s leading electronic manufacturers. Packed with numerous advanced features, Sharp DK-A1 Audio System is an addition to the i-Elegance line of docking systems manufactured by Sharp. From alarm clock to AM/FM digital tuner, Sharp DK-A1 Audio System lets you enjoy it all. DK-A1 Audio System from Sharp are highly compatible with iPod. This i-Elegance docking system plays and charges your iPod simultaneously. Moreover, Sharp DK-A1 Audio System also incorporates ipod features front firing full range speakers along with side firing subwoofers with blue illumination. With Sharp DK-A1 Audio System you get a small compact remote control for convenience. (Read the full post about ‘Sharp DK-A1 Audio System’…)

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The Philips M600 is specially made for music lovers. Measuring 105mm x 44mm x 15.3 mm, the GSM phone utilities the SRS WOW technology to enhance the sound quality and add a surround sound capability. The candy bar phone also allows users to use T9 text input in Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, French, Russian or Turkish. Other features include 2-inch 256k colors TFT (176 x 220 pixels), equalizer, 1.3MP camera, GPRS, MicroSD card slot, Bluetooth with A2DP, and a 3.5 mm Headset jack connector. This music phone sports Midi, MP3, WMA, AMR file formats. (Read the full post about ‘Philips M600 Phone For The Chinese Market’…)

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Apple 3G iPhone If analyst reports are to be believed, the 3G iPhone will be announced on June 9, the anticipated date of the Apple WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference). Apart from the much-awaited 3G version of the phone, analysts predict a slew of updates to the Mac and ipod line-ups.

It appears that Apple iPhone inventories are not keepking up with demand which is still strong - and the company could easily reach the 10 million mark. I’ll be honest for a bit here: I am not a huge fan of the iphone, and I believe 10 million is a pretty low number. Reason?

(Read the full post about ‘3G iPhone in June 2008: It’s almost here, folks!’…)

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The SensorPlug is the first motion sensing electrical outlet in the world, providing safety, security and convenience without breaking the bank. SensorPlug is like having an extra pair of hands when you need them! The SensorPlug Motion-Sensing Outlet is a passive infrared motion sensor that’s triggered when you walk past, instantly turning on a light or even an appliance, such as a fan or a radio. Since the SensorPlug inserts right into a wall outlet, you don’t need to wire it in! It provides Safety, Security and Convenience at an affordable price. SensorPlug comes complete with a spare fuse and screw for securing to the wall plate, if desired. (Read the full post about ‘SensorPlug for wireless power outlet’…)

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Remember the scene in INDEPENDENCE DAY when Jeff Goldblum places a satellite like dish on the roof of his dad’s car and triangulates the signal of his wife’s cellphone to determine where she was in the White House? His dad asks him how he can do that and he replies “all cable repair men know how to do this, pop.” Well, the Hi-Gain USB Wireless-300N Dish Adapter from Hawking Technologies won’t triangulate a signal in the White House, but it will boost weak WiFi signals in areas where a signal isn’t very strong to begin with. With a supports range of nearly 4,000 feet, this 802.11n capable antenna can extend a wireless network up to six times its range and claims a data throughput 12 times the average for transfer speeds in excess of 300Mbps. (Read the full post about ‘WiFi adapter makes you scream “I have got to get me one of these!”’…)

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Mother’s Day can get a little bit less stressful with the Find One Find All Key Finder (FOFA), where mom can hook up these small 2-way wireless devices to her keys, purse, hubby’s keys, cell phones, TV remotes and virtually any other device she wants to keep track of. Just push a single button and the mislaid item can be found, doing away with the need to raise a ruckus in front of the kids on who was the last person to make use of the remote. The FOFA-XD comes in two formats, where one is a key fob about the size of a small car remote while the other is a flat credit card size wallet version. A two-pack of FOFA-XD Key finder costs $24.95, and ships with batteries and the necessary instructions. (Read the full post about ‘Find One Find All Key Finder’…)

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