If you’re looking for a compact tool that takes up virtually no space yet can perform several basic functions (including the essential “open a bottle of beer”) check out Swiss Tech’s Utili-Key®.
Utili-Key weighs half an ounce and clips to your key ring:
Basic specs and features:
Self-locking to any key ring
Snaps at 90 degrees or fully [...]
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For those of you in the market for a new digital camera, be aware that Amazon is offering an attractive deal on select cameras. There’s a broad selection of cameras available through this promotion, at a wide range of prices. A new digital camera will be perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, and capturing [...]
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Bought a Flip Mino today and thought I’d share a few quick pictures; in the outer box:
The unit comes in an attractive, matte finish black box with simple graphics:
Flip open the hinged lid, and there’s the Flip Mino (click on any of these images for a close-up view) -
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CAMPMOR is featuring aggressive pricing on Jansport backpacks, daypacks, totes and laptop bags; some of the discounts are up to 70% off. Click on the image to visit the CAMPMOR site and see details of this offer…
The fine print: I have no connection to either of these companies.
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Contrary to the old saying, March came in like a lamb and is going out like a lion – here and in several other parts of the U.S. I hope you and your families are safe, wherever you live!
Here are a few interesting articles I’ve come across in the last few days; I hope something [...]
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This quick post is a follow up to my earlier First Take: Asus Eee PC 1000HA review published on January 21st of this year; if you’re not familiar with that earlier post and are in the netbook market, you might want to refer to my initial thoughts on this product.
A brief bit of background: when [...]
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This probably won’t last long, but I thought I’d post it in case you don’t check Woot each morning…
Click on the image to go to Woot.com
EDIT: 10AM Central - Sold out.
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Being mildly obssessed with traveling as light as possible and with my travel now restricted to the U.S. I’ve not considered a SteriPEN… but I wonder if any Practical Hacks readers have had experience with this product. For the uninitiated, here’s a quick video overview:
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…and it’s the best “gym” bottle I’ve found!
Here’s what CamelBak has to say about their new $9, 21 oz. bike bottle:
The “Podium” bottle from CamelBak redefines the bike bottle for athletes:
Made of medical-grade silicone, the self-sealing valve eliminates splatter on your frame and jersey
Revolutionary [...]
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The 3rd generation iPod Shuffle has some great features that the old units lack – not the least of which is its 4GB capacity worth 1,000 songs – plus the ability to create playlists and a “VoiceOver” feature that announces (when you wish) what song is playing and who the artist is. All for the [...]
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Just saw this new post over at Gina Trapani’s new blog Smarterware, and as it deals with netbooks including the Asus Eee PC1000HA that I’ve written about here (and own), I thought I’d link to Gina’s article:
The Netbook Models You Love (And Don’t) | Smarterware
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Still on the mend… in the meantime, enjoy this: 10 Weirdest Japanese Gadgets – discovered over at Digital Trends.
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