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Solar Powered Golf Cart!

Posted in Consumer, Cool, Design, Earth, Gadgets, Golf, Solar, Sports by max on the July 23rd, 2008 at 1:06 pm

Solar Powered Golf Cart!

I wonder why golf cart manufacturers never thought of a sustainable solar powered golf cart like this in the first place.  The great thing about these solar carts is that they will re-charge themselves most likely during the round of golf so you never really have to re-charge them via a wall-plug.


The Solar Powered Golf Cart.
This is the electric golf cart that has an array of 72 photovoltaic cells built into the roof that collect solar energy, providing up to 33% more range between recharges than non-solar electric golf carts. The carts 160-watt array produces up to three amps per hour for its 48-volt rechargeable battery system, providing a range of up to 49 milesapproximately 10 rounds of golfbefore requiring a full recharge (overnight via its 6′ long AC adapter; 15 hours via its solar array). The array also extends the life of the battery system by 60% more than other electric golf carts. Its 5 1/2-hp electric motor and 19-spline rear axle provides a maximum speed of 24 MPH and is powerful enough to enable the cart to climb a 28° incline when fully l oaded with two passengers and golf bags, supporting up to 755 lbs.

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Motion-Activated Sprinkler Protects Against Rodents!

Posted in Consumer, Cool, Entertainment, Gadgets by max on the June 20th, 2008 at 10:58 pm

Here’s a funky motion-activated sprinkler that “sprays” at rodents and whatnot to protect your plants, lawn, garden crap.

This is the motion-activated animal deterrent that protects your flower beds, garden, and ponds from deer, raccoons, herons, or domesticated animals without using harmful chemicals or requiring unsightly barriers. Using infrared detection technology that is effective day or night, the device activates an integrated sprinkler when a visitor enters its 105° field-of-view, spraying a forceful yet harmless stream of water over a 1,575′ sq. area.

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Turn Xmas on its head

Posted in Consumer, Cool, Entertainment, Funny, Gadgets by david on the August 30th, 2007 at 10:00 am

For people who have little room for an Xmas tree, this could be a life saver. Or rather a party saver, after you invite friends around for a little get together, what are they going to think when you haven’t got a tree?

upside down xmas tree

We this one from Hammacher fits to the ceiling, so where there is not much space, or maybe you just like to have a bit of a laugh then this is for you. The tree is four feet high and comes with 200 lights already attached.

It actually looks pretty cool upside down, I May even buy one for myself.

Priced at $139.95.

Source [Uber Gizmo]

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The Teddy Bear That Plays Pre-Natal Sounds

Posted in Audio, Consumer, Gadgets, mp3 by david on the June 12th, 2007 at 10:00 am

The sounds that a hear while in the womb are supposed to be comforting for the little guy or girl of course, which is why Hammacher have developed this great teddy bear which is supposed to calm down babies when they are feeling a little distressed.

teddy bear

The bear has a secret compartment in its back where the recording device is place, which can play other sounds too, like Lullaby, ocean, car ride, white noise, and heart beat, they left the best one off, the washing machine, babies love it, but not from the inside!

The bear itself is made from a soft and hypoallergenic material, which is great for all kids, and it is fully machine washable.

Size, 11 “ H x 11” W x 11” D and weighs one and half pounds.

Cost is $49.95.

Source [Oh Gizmo]

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R2D2 Robot from StarWars available now at Hammacher Schlemmer

Posted in Consumer, Cool, Robots by max on the October 5th, 2006 at 5:13 am

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Yes, now you can get your own!

* able to react to voice commands this is probably a blessing from go because its the only thing that will obey your orders all the times, unless it runs out of batteries. There are over 40 voice commands that the R2 can obey, examples like turn around or move forward two units show his dedication to pleasure you.

* capable of playing games because of the infra-red sensor imagine the fun of playing tag with a robot, can you?

* it can have a bad mood this is actually a good thing because it makes you remember that humans exist, but on the other hand if you simply talk to R2 and say behave yourself, the bad mood will disappear. * Replay parts (audio only) of the star wars movies the only thing missing is a built-in LCD & video player with all the movies and a touch-screen on the front to select which one to watch.

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