Minggu, 23 September 2012

Double Barrel Shooter

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This is the best marshmallow shooter I've come across. The design makes it really easy to use and it really sprays marshmallow. And, you can really pump them out fast. I have seen a couple of the other marshmallow shooters, but I like this one the most. My students think it is very cool looking too. I found that mixing a tiny bit of corn starch in with the marshmallows keeps them from sticking and if I put them in a Tupperware they last a long time.

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Senin, 17 September 2012

iClassic Phone Dock Station

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Make and receive calls the old school way with comfort and safety using the iClassicTM Phone Handset. As cell phones continue to get smaller, our hands remain the same size, making cell phones uncomfortable to hold to your ear. In your home or office, when you may want to have both hands free, you can rest the iClassicTM Phone Handset comfortably between your shoulder and your head like we used to do in the old days (with no fear of possible radiation)! Wouldn't it be great to bring those days back? The classic look is sure to get attention because it is so cool to look at. The iClassicTM Phone Docking Station & Handset is a wonderful addition to any home or office. Can You Imagine how cool it would be walking down the street with your cell phone in your pocket and using your iClassicTM Phone Handset to make and receive calls? The iClassicTM Phone Docking Station & Handset is a blast from the past - yesterday's classic look using today's technology.

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Sony Smartwatch

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I just received my MN2 today and so far I am loving it. The first thing that needs to be understood about this watch is that it is NOT a smartphone, it is an extension of a smart phone. I like being notified via a vibration on my wrist of an incoming call or text message. This allows me to keep my phone on truly silent the majority of the time. I like that I can check the weather via the weather widget and control my music from my wrist. When I go hiking I can now keep my phone in my back pack and change through songs via my watch rather then keeping my phone in my pocket just so I can change songs time to time.

The only con right now is that there is limited apps. But that is to be expected because it is just launching in the US. Hopefully in the time to come we will see apps for Pandora.

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Zipbuds JUICED Earphones - Tangle-free

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I love using zipbuds. They have great sound, comfortable ear buds, and of course NO MORE TANGLED cords! The zipper makes them fun to wear and easier to store. I highly recommend them.

The ultimate solution for tangle-free cords - without sacrificing sound quality! With our patented Zipper Integrated Cabling(TM), fashion meets function in Zipbuds' JUICED earbuds. Designed with the everyday listener in mind, we've incorporated military grade Aramid and Maeden tinsel technology into our cables to provide strength and performance, while our breakthrough "vertebrae" design ensures lightweight flexibility with a unique zipper look that fit perfectly with today's style. And the sound? Custom housings and eartips ensure a snug fit and a great sound every time! You'll hear every note - from powerful bass lines all the way up to those crystal clear highs. Available in four fashion-friendly colors!

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Rover App-Controlled Spy Tank with Night Vision

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Let the secret agent training begin... Drive Rover with your iPod touch (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPhone device, smartphone or iPad tablet. Built-In Mic transmits sound back to your device in real time. Manually adjustable camera streams live video and takes still photos. Undetectable infrared light night vision lets you see items in the dark Generates its own Wi-Fi connection for your device Wireless range goes up to 200 ft. unobstructed, explores up to 100 ft. around walls into other rooms Navigate using the on-screen driving arrow controls G-Drive Mode turns your device into a steering wheel in your hand Power Runs on 6 AA batteries (included) Free App from the iTunes App Store Mission possible. Whether following friends and family, navigating the office or investigating the activities of your dog, it's all possible with the audio/visual-enabled and photo-taking Rover. Its built-in microphone transmits sound back to your device in real time, so you can hear everything as it's being said. The manually adjustable camera streams live video and takes still photos, letting you see what's going on in other rooms. It even takes pictures as proof. Low-light setting? No problem! The undetectable infrared night vision lets you see items in the dark. Mission. Accomplished. App-controlled. The Rover Spy Tank is app-controlled via your iPod touch (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPhone device, or iPad tablet. It generates its own Wi-Fi wireless connection for your smart device (no frequency interference). The impressive wireless range lets it travel up to 200 ft. unobstructed, up to 100 ft. around walls into other rooms. Navigate it with the on-screen driving arrows or use the G-Drive Mode that uses your device's accelerometer like a steering wheel in your hands. To get started, download the free app from the iTunes App Store SM . Powered by 6 AA batteries (included). This remote control vehicle is designed and manufactured by Brookstone.

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Star Trek Inflatable Captain's Chair

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You are the youngest Captain in Starfleet. Your Lieutenants gather around you, desperately vying for your approval and catering to your every whim. They go on Away Missions to distant worlds and return with strange new foods. (Rigelian cabbage? Yuck!) Then there was that Red Shirt that your Chief Momular Officer called "Uncle Joe." Gosh, wasn't he annoying with the relentless games of Got Your Nose? You couldn't be more pleased that he never returned (and that you got your nose back before he left). Galloping around the cosmos is a game for the young and you have your whole youth ahead of you. Take your seat in your Inflatable Captain's Chair, assemble your bridge crew, and start exploring. Invented at ThinkGeek, this chair is suitable for wee geeks aged 3 to small adult, or up to about 120 pounds. The arms are printed with all sorts of buttons and and lights to encourage imagination play, including setting Red or Yellow Alerts or jettisoning the pod. All that's missing is the most adorable Captain in the quadrant - your kid! Product Specifications For Ages 3 to Small Adult Inflatable Captain's chair lets your wee geek take charge Various buttons and lights printed on the arms for imagination play Captain can set Red Alert, Yellow Alert, or choose to Jettison Pod Officially licensed Star Trek collectible Maximum weight: 120 pounds Dimensions (inflated): approx. 27.75" high x 29.25" wide x 18" deep

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Monopoly Electronic Banking

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Hasbro continues to tweak with the Monopoly formula that has been a staple of American households for over 70 years. As in most cases, thoughts are mixed on this newest venture. Along with the standard Monopoly: Here and Now Edition board, comes an electronic banking device.

For those unfamiliar with the Monopoly: Here and Now Edition, it includes current buildings and locations. Not only that, but these properties come with drastically inflated prices. Gone are the days when you could buy a stretch of land for a few hundred dollars. This time you better be prepared to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars. Also expect to see new Chance and Community Chest cards which includes modern day consequences such as identity theft. Ultimately the prices are the same since all of the values are inflated to the same degree.

The electronic banking device eliminates the need for paper money as it keeps track of your balance for you. You use debit cards to spend and receive money which surely makes things easier for those that are mathematically impaired. Unfortunately this aspect also makes it difficult to plan too far ahead since the only time you can check your balance is if you insert your card in the banking device. One other issue I had trouble adjusting to is the fact that on the banking device the spend side is on the right. Since there is no paper money, cleaning up is much easier though.

Overall, it's not bad. The banking device does make it significantly more welcoming and easier for those that are discouraged by the constant math skills that would normally be utilized. Cheating is still a possibility so it doesn't help players that pay little attention to what is happening on the board. It brings many of the elements of the computer renditions of Monopoly, while keeping the classic feel of still using a board, rolling of the dice, and manual movement. This is great for groups and families that would prefer not to spend the many extra hours of calculating payments that typically comes with a typical game of Monopoly!

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Furby, Orange

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I am an owner of one of the original Furbys so I pulled it out (a couple of them actually) to give a good comparison.

A quick crash course in Furby: Furbys are interactive robotic pets with various modes of interaction to which they respond, Furbys are loud and have no off switch (You have been warned!!!) but will go to sleep if you leave them alone for a bit. To wake them simply tilt them. Furbys begin to speak in "furbish" which is their own simplistic language. As time goes on they learn English one word at a time replacing their own furbish vocabulary. These take 4 double-A batteries which are not included and have 9 methods of interaction: Shake Furby, tilt Furby, feed Furby (with your finger or a free I-pod app), pet Furby, tickle Furby, talk to Furby, pull Furbys tail, introduce two furbys to each other, and play music for Furby.

First the original gen furbys had specific differences: stripe mane or poof with tail, pitch of voice, names, eye color, etc. The new gen Furbys come in different colors but there are no real differences between them... that is until playtime starts.

How you play with Furby will change it's complete personality including the tone of it's voice and it's LED eye shape. The personalities have a huge range from a "tough guy" Furby to a "Valley girl" type, and everything in between. The personality is triggered by how you treat them, for example you can overfeed Furby and I've found that when I do so he always changes into the tough guy mode soon after, if I pet my Furby a lot it changes to a sweet and cuddly personality, and so on. Changes are very obvious, it will wiggle, close it's eyes and emit a seizure-inducing series of flashing lights while exclaiming "Me change!". When it opens it's eyes it's a whole new Furby. It shifts personality very quickly at first but seems to shift less frequently as time goes on.

So how good is it? Well it's fun! It was fun then and is arguably better now.
Some of the improvements include the new LED eyes which are very expressive and highly visible, new animatronic animations that allow it to stretch scrunch or wobble (the original could tilt back and forth only), an expanded vocabulary of furbish terms (original furbish dictionaries will still work for most basic words as those have not changed), and new interactivity such as dancing to music, and working with the I-phone app.

The materials are also very soft and Furby is surprisingly sturdy unless you're really rough with her. I think she could stand up to most heavy play just remember that electronic toys DO NO LIKE WATER. Water = dead Furby.

I would recommend for most ages as it would be very useful as a "pet" for kids, or to help develop skills in young children for translating from other languages. Also makes a good desk toy for adults as long as you're okay with the level of noise. Makes a good gift for those who grew up with one of the originals, as it has that nice level of nostalgia about it. :) It's an A+ toy and not too pricey at retail (do some research on price before you buy)

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Tabeo 7 Inch Kids Tablet

 

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Created just for kids, the Tabeo Tablet combines cutting-edge technology, advanced details and a sleek design with parental controls and kid-friendly safety features. Featuring a 7" capacitive multi-touch screen, 50 popular kid-friendly apps and Wi-Fi connectivity, this tablet is ready to deliver hours of learning, Web browsing and fun. The tablet uses the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system and with more than 7,000 free apps available for download. A built-in speaker, microphone, G-sensor and front camera provide the familiar functionality of Mom and Dad's "grown-up" tablet. A soft, removable bumper case fits around the tablet to protect the device from accidental bumps and drops. A micro SD slot (SDHC compatible) accepts cards up to 32 GB, while the mini HDMI output allows viewing of content on a separate monitor or TV screen. The tablet offers parent-friendly features as well. The built-in browser offers a variety of parental controls, including an option to set different Internet safety controls for up to eight users or allow Internet access only on certain days or at certain times of the day, to help your child have a fun, safe online experience. 7" capacitive multi-touch TFT LCD screen offers 16 million colors Pre-loaded with 50 apps, including Angry Birds and Cut the Rug, with more than 7,000 additional apps available to download for free from the Tabeo App Store Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system Built-in speaker, microphone, G-sensor and front camera 4 GB of expandable flash memory SDHC-compatible micro SD slot accepts cards up to 32 GB Mini HDMI output Soft, removable bumper case protects the tablet from accidental drops and bumps Browser includes parental controls for online safety Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7 or higher, Mac OS or Linux in mass storage mode USB 2.0 interface What's Included Tabeo Tablet Bumper case USB cable USB power adapter Quick-start guide

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Jumat, 07 September 2012

Tasty Science Chemistry in the Kitchen Kit

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My 8 year old son got this for christmas and we had a lot of fun with it! It definitely requires some adult supervision especially for the baking and the rock candy. My son had the most fun making the fizzy drinks and learning how to make soda. Although the recipe for the soda doesn't taste that great it was a lot of fun to make and he did learn all about acids and bases. The other great part of this was that these recipes are easy to recreate even if you run out of the supplies that come with the kit. The big test tubes were also fun.