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Top Five Gadgets That Are A Bit Strange Or Amusing

Posted on April 26, 2012 by David Allen
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Well it is Friday once more, for some this is the best day of the week because it is when the weekend starts, of course if you are working over the weekend then you need something to make you smile! In this Top Five, we looking at gadgets and technology that are really mainstream, but should bring a smile to your face on Friday even if you are going to have to work over the weekend while others are heading down to the beach, bar or just decided to watch TV all over the weekend, life is just not fair!

The wooden cellphone

Who would even want a cell phone made from wood? Well it

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Top Five Gadgets Just For Fun! Well It Is Friday!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by David Allen
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We do spend a lot of time looking at serious stuff that we tend to use for work, but it does not always have to be all work because there are plenty of new and cool gadgets around that are fun, so as it is Friday we thought a little bit of fun is not going to hurt. In this Top Five we have chosen gadgets that go across the range, there is something for almost everyone here. However, this is a category that is simply too big and therefore we will come back to this again at some point.

Desk lamp in the style of Darth Vader

The force is strong with this lamp and it is not just th

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Top Five Gadgets That Can Help You Feel Safe And Secure

Posted on April 10, 2012 by David Allen
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Security is a high priority for a lot of people, but this does always mean online security, as it also means the security of valuables too. Therefore in this Top Five we are going to be looking at some interesting items that should help the user feel a bit better about the safety of whatever it valuable to them, be it jewellery, keys or of course technology.

Mini safe in TARDIS style

The thing about Doctor Who’s TARDIS is that it is much larger on the inside than it appears on the outside, so when this came along it we just had to take a look. Well surprise surprise, gue

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Top Five Gadgets That Are Said To Be Good For The Planet

Posted on February 26, 2012 by David Allen
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Technology is often blamed for waste and pollution and yet at the same time the use of technology in the right places can actually help the consumer save energy and other resources. Therefore, in this Top Five, we are going to be looking at tech and gadgets that can help the consumer reduce the amount of power and resources they use, but without having to cut back on the 21st century lifestyle.

Save water with the Water Pebble

This small device may not look like much, but it can actually save you from using too much water or to put it another way spending too much time in the

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Top Five Gadgets That Use Solar Power In Some Way

Posted on February 14, 2012 by David Allen
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It is amazing to think that solar power has been around since the 1980′s and yet it is only now when the manufacturing costs has fallen that we are seeing more products that are able to use the sun as a source of power. Now that costs are fairly reasonable and the technology itself has been developed into something worthwhile, we should be seeing more and more gadgets coming to the market. However, in this Top Five we will not be looking to the future because we have found some good ideas that are already available to the consumer, enjoy!

The Soladec phone and gadget charger

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Top Five Gadgets Designed To Hold Your iPad, Tablet or Smartphone

Posted on February 10, 2012 by David Allen
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Most people these days have a Smartphone, tablet or many cases both, but despite these gadgets being cool and very useful using them in the car, office or home is not so easy, as this would require the use of both hands. This is where stands come into their own and what this Top Five will be looking at. We have found some interesting ideas that offer the Smartphone and tablet owner a chance to use the device while still carrying out other duties such as being at work or cooking in the kitchen etc.

Cup holder mount by Satechi

With so many stands around for Smartphone’s and ta

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Top Five Geeky Gadget Style Valentines Day Gifts Or Cards

Posted on February 5, 2012 by David Allen
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So, if you are planning to by a gift or card online for that special person in your life, then now is the time to act, because with a week to go this could be your last chance to find something completely different and special. In this Top Five, we are looking at items that would not normally be found in card or gift stores. This is a chance to come up with something completely different and memorable for your love, but hurry this day only comes around once a year!

Valentine’s Day cards in code

These Valentine’s Day cards are simple and yet very effective for anyone that k

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Top Gadgets That Have Something To Do With Food And Drink

Posted on January 25, 2012 by David Allen
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Sometimes we get a chance to cover a few categories in one hit and this time is no exception because we have food, fun, tech and drink, but these gadgets all have one thing in common and that is they are still useful. Therefore, in this Top Five, we are looking at food and drink, but it turns out that these gadgets have so much more to offer than just a practical use, check them out and see for yourself.

The floating BBQ is cool

Who would have thought that a floating grill would be so cool, but this is the Floating Flamer and it really does turn the world of cooking upside dow

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Top Five Retro Designs Just For Gamers

Posted on January 17, 2012 by David Allen
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When we think of gaming, it is only natural that Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto and Sonic spring to mind, but electronic games have a long history starting back in the mid seventies and so on. therefore in this Top Five we are going to be looking at retro gaming gear, now these gadgets may not actually be what they first appear to be as the technology has moved on so far, yet what we will see is how gaming has developed over the decades into the billion dollar business that it is today.

The Atari 2600 iPhone dock

When it comes to old games consoles, the Atari 2600 is one of th

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Top Five Geeky Ideas That Have Been Inspired By Science Fiction

Posted on January 13, 2012 by David Allen
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Science Fiction has influenced technology in many ways and we can look at the technology and gadgets that we take for granted today and trace something similar in the science fiction stories, movies and TV shows of the past. However, the gadgets we use today may not always mimic the gadgets in the sci-fi show exactly and that can be a bit of let down. So in this Top Five we are going to be looking so cool stuff that has definitely been influenced by science fiction in some or another and not always in the way that you may expect.

Original Star Trek Door Chime

This door panel m

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