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Gas leaf blowers. Are they really that noisy?
2009-08-26 16:34:00
My old leaf blower is pretty noisy There was a pretty nasty storm last night and my lawn looked like a mess it passed. That’s why this morning i decided I’d take out my leaf blower from the garage and give it a spin , making the back yard look a little more decent. Weird enough, this kind of annoyed one of my neighbors because i was doing too much noise with my tool. Well, i must say i have a pretty old gas powered leaf blower and it’s not that silent. But heck, i didn’t even notice the sound, i use a pair of protecting ear muffs and my friends tell me I’m a little bit deaf anyway :)) Still, after a short argue with my neighbor i continued my work promising I’ll try to get a new device till fall. Because i don’t want him to call the police for disturbing neighborhood’s silence or something. So, i went online to look for such devices and i couldn’t find that many. There were some on eBay but the sellers were not trust worthy enou...
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What kind of GPS devices can you find on the market?
2009-08-03 10:43:00
Do you want to know what kind of device you have to use in order to connect to the global localization satellites? I’ve made a detailed presentation about all types of GPS devices you can find on the market. Dedicated GPS devices When someone refers to the general term GPS (ex: I bought a GPS), he/she refers to a dedicated device to this function, which must have a receptor capable to communicate with the GPS satellites, through a built-in receptor. These are usually bigger equipments, that can be put rather in your car, on the windscreen or on board. Most of them have a car charger, and some of them even have a special antenna that can be fixed on the exterior, for a better reception of the satellites. A conclusive example for this group is Garmin nuvi 1360 or Mio C720b, both of them with a 4,3 inch screen. It seems pretty difficult to carry it in your pocket, doesn’t it? These equipments have been especially created for the terrestrial geographical location, and the big and ...
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Photo cameras - the basic guide
2009-07-31 10:42:00
For a few years, digital photo cameras don’t represent a caprice anymore, but a gadget anyone can afford. Considering price is one of the main characteristics customers guide themselves when buying a photo camera and the producer’s offer is really vast, especially in the reduced price category, that’s why it is really important to know what parameters to look for, to make the right decision. The parameters below are essential if you want to buy a mainstream or an entry level photo camera, these being the categories where producers hide important features and highlight the “popularâ€� ones, which aren’t necessarily the essential ones for the camera’s performance. Number of Megapixels Megapixels are the characteristic of the photo sensor that will determine the image’s final resolution. For example, a 1000×1000 px picture means 1 MPx. The number of megapixels is determined by multiplying the horizontal resolution by the vertical one. The number of megapixels is...
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Top digital photo printers - 3 good choices for every budget
2009-07-29 11:13:00
Today we’re going to have a small post on digital photo printers . You must admit that it is much more pleasant to watch a photo album “in flesh and bloodâ€�, than on your PC. A printed photo gives a sentimental value to it. You’ll always be touched while regarding it and reading what’s written on its back, and you’ll be projecting yourself into that moment, one that belongs to you. Digital photo printers - the easy way to get real photos If before entering digital era, you had an apology for not going to developing centers, now, with a photo printer, you can have your own photo album very easily. In the next lines I’m going to suggest you a couple of photo printers for all budgets. For more details about each particular printer, you will have to read the dedicated articles. Canon Selphy CP760- this is one of the best buy digital printer in the market, thanks to its price and decent features. In this post you can find out more about the Canon Selphy CP760. HP A52...
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Would you buy a cordless leaf blower?
2009-07-28 11:21:00
I know that’s not the usual subject we reach here on GadgetRoad , but i was curious if you would ever buy a cordless leaf blower (electric sweeper). After-all, these tools can be considered everyday house accessories, especially during the fall season. That bothers me because i wanted to buy such a device and i started searching the WEB for the best offers. I found a site with many products and price cuts on leaf blowers , but they had very few cordless versions. Also, they say that these cordless devices have quite a few inconvenient: limited operational time of just 30 minutes, limited power and high price. The last one might not be a problem, cause i found this Black & Decker NS118 on Amazon for just $70 . But the other two… Anyway, i still want to buy it, but I’m not sure how good will it be. I reckon it will do just fine sweeping the deck or the step-ways, but will fail at blowing leafs and debriefs from the lawn. A gas powered blower might be better for ...
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Sony DPP-FP97 - top notch digital photo printer
2009-07-27 13:01:00
When you need a digital printer, there are many options available on the market. Some good, some better and some the best. And the Sony DPP-FP97 is one of the last ones, cause it simply has everything you may need. First of all, it’s pretty compact: 7.1 in x 5.4 in x 2.6 in and 2.6 lbs . It also looks very nice, with a stylish black finish and lots of buttons (as you can see in the images bellow). Sony DPP FP97 - top notch digital photo printer These buttons are not just there as a decoration, cause this Sony printer also has lots of functions and settings for image processing and printing, both automatic and manual. It has a 2.5″ LCD display on top so you can see the picture before printing it, but it also has a HDMI output so you can connect the printer to an LCD or Plasma if needed. You can print images from a card or stick or even by sending them directly via Bluetooth. Printing speed is OK considering you get photo lab quality photos: 45 seconds for the maximum qual...
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HP A526 - fast photo printer with a decent price
2009-07-25 11:44:00
If you’re looking for a digital photo printer faster and smarter than the Canon CP 760, then the HP A526 might be your choice. It’s true that this HP A526 photo printer is not at all as good looking or as compact (it measures 227×116x137,4 mm). Personally, I don’t like its design, but it has some extras, that deserve to be noticed. HP A526 - an ugly printer, but faast First of all, it has a thermal inkjet printing technology. This means a faster printing process. A 4×6 inch picture will be printed in 39 seconds on draft print mode and in 50 seconds on normal print mode. At first sight, there’s no difference between this and the 80 seconds of the Canon printer, but if you have for example, 50 pictures to print, you’ll spend 25 more minutes. Another advantage for ink jet printing, is that you can use more paper types, and HP has been taking care of that, producing all kinds of paper, and you’ll also find consumables everywhere. And these consumables wil...
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Canon SELPHY CP760 - ultra-compact and affordable photo printer
2009-07-24 00:00:00
Canon Selphy CP760 is one of the most accessible photo printers that can still be found in shops these days. At only 7.9 x 3.3 x 5.6 inches , it’s extremelly compact and light. It can print on photographic paper with a maximum dimensions of 4×8 inches. The 300×300 dpi resolution is the standard for compact photo printers, and printing is made by sublimation toner cartridge. Canon Cp760 - cheap can equal good quaility Don’t think that your picture will look like the ones printed on regular printers. No, this is a photo printer and the quality of the finished photo is very good. But i takes time: a 4×6 inch picture (post card’s dimensions) will be printed in almost 80 seconds. Yes, that’s quite slow, because the special photo paper goes four times through the printing process. The first three times are for the three basic colors, and the last time, the photo is finished by adding an extra protector film. When you pull the picture out of the printer, you c...
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What component consumes your laptop battery the most?
2009-07-22 10:57:00
Have you ever asked yourself which components consume the most your laptop’s battery? I suppose it wasn’t one of your primordial questions, but the answer to this question, is actually useful: knowing what consumes the battery, you can increase the autonomy by not using that much those components or by setting manually their operating speed (if it’s the processor, RAM etc). Well, hardware and software producers are preoccupied by this aspect, and that is why on Windows 7 developing team’s blog, has been published an article regarding the way the laptop’s battery is consumed and what components, software, drivers influences its autonomy. The responsible components for the battery’s autonomy are the following: LCD screen Chipset CPU Graphics card Hard disk Network card (wireless or with wire) This list is also influenced by component choosing , for example an on board graphics chipset consumes more than a normal chipset, but altogether the laptop has a bigger autonomy t...
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Touchless Infrared Automatic Trash Can
2009-07-20 14:10:00
If you think you’ve seen it all then you surely haven’t heard of the iTouchless Infrared Automatic Trash Can, a stainless steel 13 gallon trash can that opens automatically when you approach it. If you think about it, it makes sense: when you work in the kitchen you have your hands dirty and don’t want to touch lid to throw something inside the trash can. iTouchless automatic trash can The working principle is pretty simple: iTouchless uses an infrared sensor to detect movement up to 6 inches away and when it does the lid opens automatically. After no movement is detected (ie. your hand is away from the trash can), the lid closes by itself. This is how iTouchless trash can works If something goes wrong there are the traditional on/off switch and manual open/close lid buttons. Power to the iTouchless comes from 4 D sized batteries that will last up to a year. ©2009 Wacky gadgets' place - cool gadgets for 2009. All Rights Reserved..Photo cameras - the basic gui...

Learn to convert video files with Super Video Converter
2009-07-17 10:36:00
How many times did you need to convert a video file from one type to enother (DivX, Mpeg 4, MP4, flash, DVD, etc)? If it happened to you at least once, then you know how hard it is to find a good and easy software to help you. Not to mention codecs, that are a nightmare if you don’t have them already installed. But don’t panic, there is a very simple way to convert video files. There is a free software, named Super Video Convert er , which includes all necessary codecs and it’s produced by Eright Soft. I won’t get too much into the details, regarding the conversion process of a video file, and I’ll stick to how to use Super Video Converter. Obviously, the first step is installation. Unfortunately, it’s also the most difficult, the download link being really “hidden� in the download webpage. I won’t let you search too much, so I’ll leave the direct link to the latest Super Video Converter version. After installation, you’ll have to run the software, and the follow...
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Preview of the iPhone 3GS. Is it any good?
2009-07-15 10:59:00
I’ve recently found out what the new iPhone 3GS is capable of. First of all, it will appear the 32GB version, along with the 16GB one. The price will be 299 and 199$, associated with some monthly plans to fit. We don’t know yet how much it will cost without monthly plan and if they will be available this way. The 8GB version will still be available for a while for 99$ (but the 3G version, not the new one). We know that the 3GS was realeased on June 19th and it’s expected to be available in stores now already. iPhone 3GS - better on the inside, the same on the outside The 3GS comes with the following new features: S stands for “speed�. Because the new iPhone is theoretically faster, having twice as much more RAM (256 MB) and a stronger micrprocessor. Anyhow, the 3G iPhone was pretty fast, way above the competition as HTC Touch HD for example (running Windows Mobile), and the bigger speed can only be a good news. We’ll be waiting to compare it with its future big competit...
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Best tips to extend your laptop’s battery life
2009-07-13 10:32:00
If you’re the owner of a laptop, you’ve definitely got in the situation where you couldn’t find any mesh around and you needed a few more seconds to finish watching a movie or sending an e-mail. For you, what I have in mind writing this article is to point out a few simple and efficient methods that can lead to a significant growth of the autonomy of your laptop’s battery. I’ve divided the advices in two categories: simple measures and a little more complicated ones, that however, bring a significant extend of duration between two successive battery recharges. Simple measures to extend battery life: Use a pair of headphones instead of the laptop’s speakers, because these ones consume much more current Select an adequate energy conservation profile in Windows Decrease screen’s luminosity as much as possible Disable radio controllers that you don’t need. Ex: WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G Disable ports you don’t need. Ex: serial/parallel port, Firewire port, fingerprint reade...
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4 incredible value digital picture frames
2009-07-11 17:32:00
Are you a family guy or want to buy a nice gift for your friends moving to a new house? Maybe you should consider a digital picture frame, which you can fill with nice pictures took together on various occasions. I’m not going to go on and on about what a digital picture frame is but I thought I should mention how it works: you transfer/upload pictures to the digital frame and then you set up how you want to see them, one at a time till you choose the next or slide show mode, where pictures are displayed one after each other in ordered or random order. That’s the easy part, understanding how it works. The difficult task is to choose one from the various models around there. Here’s where I want to help and below there’s a list with 4 digital photo frames that sell very well. I’ve limited myself only to brand names, as they tend to give better customer satisfaction than cheaper, but less reliable no name models. 1 - Sony DPF-D80 8-Inch LCD Digital Photo F...
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Nintendo DS Lite portable console: a better Nintendo DS
2009-07-10 14:34:00
Portable games consoles are a big hit of the past years, as teenagers are attracted to the idea of not having dead times while traveling from point A to point B. You might think that those consoles are not very advanced, but you’ll be very wrong, as both Sony and Nintendo have already released several versions which improve one upon the other. One such portable games console is the Nintendo DS Lite , a 20% lighter version of the Nintendo DS. It features two screens, the lower one with embedded touchscreen technology. It has two slots, one for Nintendo DS games, one for Game Boy Advanced game packs. You can choose a model that suits your style, available colors being: Metallic Rose, Light Cobalt, Onyx Black, Crimson, Metallic Silver. If that’s not enough for you you can find a lot of Nintendo DS Lite accessories including carrying cases, protection cases, cables, adaptors and so on. Nintendo DS Lite in Onyx Black dress Now about the games, they’re not what you know f...
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Should i buy a netbook or not?
2009-07-10 00:00:00
I’ve been wondering whether i should buy a netbook or not for quite a while now, as a replacement for my every day laptop that’s way too heavy to carry around (around 6 pounds). And i’m sure there’re many of you having the same problem as i have. That’s why i put together a couple of pros and cons of a normal everyday netbook. The pros: they’re small and light they have good autonomy (2-5 hours) they’re fairly inexpensive (300-500$) they’re not heavy at all: around 2-3 pounds max the latest ones have decent hardware and can even run Windows XP or Vista The cons: the hardware inside is still pretty slow being so small, most of the netbooks are uncomfortable to use for a longer period of time (small screen, small keyboard, etc) overall build quality and materials is low for the cheap-medium models The good part is that netbooks are getting better. There are already a couple of 12″ models on the market and more to come. Those pr...

GnG score keeper plus magnifier Golf accessories set
2009-07-09 14:11:00
We all know that golf is a game for calm men which want to enjoy playing outside, surrounded by grass, but also golf is a sport that helps make money, so it’s good to have accessories to help you better keep the score and adjust your swing by observing the situation on the ‘battlefield’. This is what the GnG Golf Accessories Set provides: an accurate score keeper and a magnifying monocular. GnG Golf score keeper The GnG Golf score keeper can keep track of a maximum of 4 players for a total of 18 holes plus it features a magnetic ball marker to  better distinguis which ball belongs to whom. The GnG Golf score keeper is designed for one hand operation. GnG golf magnifier monocular The GnG Golf magnifier offers a 5X magnification glass for close up views for a good viewing range of 50 to  200 yards. The inside viewfinder has a reticle with markings for  precision ranging. This is the perfect set for a passionate golfer ©2009 Wacky gadgets' place - cool gadget...
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Golf Ball Finder glasses - one of the best offer on the market
2009-07-09 13:56:00
If you like playing golf like I do, you know how stressful and pricey is to loose your special balls in the green all the time. There are of course solutions like GPS trackers but those solutions cost very much, much more than I’m willing to spend. Fear not, there’s an alternative, which is really cheap: the Golf Ball Finder glasses, a special pair of glasses whose only purpose is to find lost golf balls. The Golf ball finder glasses with accessories How the Golf Ball Finder glasses work is pretty simple: a special optical filter reduces grass and foliage, making the lost balls appear bright against the background. Also to protect your investment, the Golf Ball Finder glasses are delivered with a custom carrying case. I haven’t tested them yet to see how good they are, but actual customers say they’re pretty good, especially considering the low price tag (~25$). ©2009 Wacky gadgets' place - cool gadgets for 2009. All Rights Reserved..GnG score keeper ...
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Ninja Stealth Televizion Gadget: the remote you’ve been waiting for
2009-07-08 13:01:00
Do you like pranks or you like being in control of all television sets? There’s an answer to your prayers an it’s not even an expensive one: for a few bucks you can order the Ninja Remote Stealth Television Gadget which will allow you to control remotely about 500 brands of television sets. Ninja Stealth Television Remote You’ll never by annoyed by those people wanting to watch Oprah in a bar when you know the football game of your lifetime is on a different channel. All you have to do is take the Ninja Stealth Television Gadget out of your pocket and change the channel. The Ninja Stealth remote allows you also to change the volume, turn the television on and off or change the AV source. You don’t have to worry about controlling the wrong television set, as you’ll have to point the Ninja Stealth Remote towards the device you want to manage. Ninja Stealth Televizion Gadget makes for a great gift as it comes with included batteries. Buy the Ninja Remote S...
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LG teases us with Chocolate 2
2009-07-08 12:37:00
We all know about the LG Chocolate , which was launched  a few years ago and which made some sensations with its futuristic design and controls. LG Chocolate was a success, being one of the best sold LG phones of all times.  This is why the new model will be called LG Chocolate 2. We don’t currently know much about the second generation Chocolate besides the fact that it will be launched sometime in August this year. The lack of specs is due to LG trying to make an aura around this new product, to make it more appealing to customers. I expect it to have mainstream specs accompanied with a few design details to make it stand in the crowd. From the few pictures released by LG you can see that the general form will be simple, just like the HTC Touch Diamond, with few buttons on the side and of course a touchscreen to bring it in the year 2009. LG Chocolate 2 teaser picture ©2009 Wacky gadgets' place - cool gadgets for 2009. All Rights Reserved..Wallet from the keyboardHow ...

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive
2008-05-30 21:56:00
You can never let your memories fade away with the range of Sandisk ’s flash memory products. The Sandisk Cruzer Micro USB pen drive comes with 2GB capacity and connects to any PC with USB port easing up sharing, storing and transferring important documents, music and video clips, pictures and much more. Physical Aspects SanDisk Cruzer 2GB flash drive ...
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Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS System
2008-05-29 23:35:00
If you are planning to get a new navigational device, here is one that could be the best choice. You can get a lot of advantages by buying Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS System  from a very popular GPS manufacturing company called ‘Garmin’. The device comes with Garmin eTrex Vista Deluxe GPS receiver which has the potential to ...

Eclipse Broadband Provider - Review
2008-05-28 23:29:00
Started as a Southwest ISP in 1995, Eclipse Broadband Provider has achieved monumental growth as a top class Cheap Internet service Provider in the UK. It got off to a flyer this year by claiming ‘Best Consumer Broadband Award’. Customers of Eclipse Broadband Provider attribute its success to its quality Broadband connection and top - ...
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Which one to go for ? VPS or Dedicated Server
2008-05-28 12:33:00
I believe most of the website owners are aware of the fact how important is it to make a right decision while choosing a web host. However, choosing a web host is not the only thing to be taken care of. Choosing a right hosting plan is equally important. If you?ve a new site which is ...
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Bluetooth Wireless Virtual Laser Keyboard
2008-05-28 00:19:00
Any new technology is easily adapted by the younger generation better than its older counterpart is. This is routinely seen in the electronics gadget field, for example, the cell phones or the latest in the field of computerized input devices like the new Bluetooth Wireless Virtual Laser Keyboard . As it is commonly seen wherever we go ...

Bluetooth Wireless Virtual Laser Keyboard
2008-05-28 00:01:00
Any new technology is easily adapted by the younger generation better than its older counterpart is. This is routinely seen in the electronics gadget field, for example, the cell phones or the latest in the field of computerized input devices like the new Bluetooth Wireless Virtual Laser Keyboard . As it is commonly seen wherever we go ...

An Easy Way to Generate Articles Instantly
2008-05-23 23:14:00
If you?re someone who is always in the need of articles then you can understand the amount of time and efforts it takes to come up with well-researched quality articles and if you?re someone who is not that good with English language then you know how hard it could be to write a quality article. ...
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The Growing Trend of Companies Using Video Conferencing over Business Trave
2008-05-22 23:47:00
With tight budgets and increasing concerns about safety and the environment, many companies are opting to use video conferencing over business travel. In fact, over the past several years the conferencing industry has experienced rapid growth as more and more businesses recognize the many advantages of conducting video meetings and collaborations. Whether companies are large ...
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Because your cat loves scratching?
2008-03-27 21:18:00
We’re always talking about all kind of gadgets and gizmos, but sometimes we’re just too selfish and forget that even a pet has its wishes. In this case, I present you the stylish and entertaining Itch Scratch Pad for your lovely cat. The pads are made from pure bamboo and are environmental friendly. Available on squarecathabitat.com, ...
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A keyboard or a PC ? Both.
2008-03-24 21:09:00
Are you runnin' out of space for your all-important desktop PC? How about buying this one? No, it's not (only) a keyboard with an integrated touchpad, it's a powerful computer hidden inside a keyboard look case. Designed by a somehow obscure company (Cybernet), the All-In-One PC (codenamed ZPC-GX31 - Intel G31 Express Chipset) brings you the desk space after you're screaming for all this time.
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