Accutire MS-4350B Programmable Digital Tire Gauge

September 24, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Automotive Gadgets


As fuel prices continue to rise we as motorist need ways to try to reduce our fuel consumption, or more importantly reduce the amount of money we spend on it. One way to do this is by making sure you car tires are at the correct pressure. Over inflated and under inflated tires both reduce the fuel economy in parallel to leading considerable tire wear. For $12.99 can you afford not to buy the digital tire gauge? Remember its not just for car tires, the digital tire gauge pressure reading work from 5 up to 99 psi.

Product Features

- Programmable to allow recording of factory-recommended tire pressure for both front and rear tires
- Reads 5-99 PSI in 0.5 pound units
- Extra large, blue, backlit LCD screen for easy viewing
- Features ergonomic “easy grip” shape
- Comes with five-year manufacturer warranty

The Accutire MS-430B Digital Tire Gauge comes with a 5 year warranty.

Available: Amazon
Price: $12.99

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Zero Gravity Micro R/C Car

September 1, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Automotive Gadgets

Another day another remote controlled gadget, this time a radio controlled car called the Zero gravity Micro R/C Car. Nothing special about remote controlled cars you might think, except this car gadget can perform gravity defying moves along a wall.  I can remember when Racing R/C cars on a floor were all the rage, however those days are long gone. With this latest Remote Controlled gadget you can hold races on a horizontal or vertical wall, and even upside down.

Featuring an advanced Venturi suction system the Zero Gravity Micro Car is able to create large amounts of down-force through the use of special fans which results in sticking the car to the wall. Powered by a rechargeable battery, the Zero Gravity Micro R/C Car makes an ideal birthday present for kids.

Check out the video of the Zero Gravity Micro R/C Car in Action

Colors: Black, Red
Available: Firebox
Price: £29.95

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Albatron Rocker Tablet PC

August 22, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Automotive Gadgets

Albatron Rocker Tablet PC

Albatron have released this cool in-car tablet PC in Korean. Aimed at travelers who are always in the need for a windows (Windows CE) powered computer its packed with features such as:

7″ touch panel LCD display
ARM9 400MHz processor
128MB DDR RAM
128MB NAND flash memory storage
SD/MMC memory card slot
Wi-Fi connectivity
Audio and video playback supported
Built-in webcam
Speaker and internal microphone
USB connection
Supports Web-based email service among others

Weighing just 343g and having a battery life of up to 6 hours this little tablet PC has great potential. No dates for release into the US markets.

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Park Right Parking Aid

August 17, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Automotive Gadgets

Park Right Parking Aid

This product designed by Maxsa Innovations is for those people who struggle or worry about parking their vehicle into a garage. The Park Right gadget is positoned on the ceiling of the garage via a mounting bracket. When a vehicle enters the garage the unit switches on shining a laser onto the bonnet of the car. The driver then just lines the laser up to the same place on the bonnet of the car each time they park guaranteeing that the garage door will close without hitting the rear of the car and also avoiding bumping the front of the vehicle.

This parking sensor gadget is made in China and comes with a 90 day limited warranty. Included in the price is, Garage Laser Park and mounting bracket, AC Adapter (120V AC input, 9V DC output), Screws, and Double Stick Tape.

Just a quick word of caution, the product uses a laser so avoid direct eye exposure.

Priced at $22.34 and available from Amazon

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Mini Mini Cooper

June 5, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Automotive Gadgets

Mini Cooper
Just when you think BMW Mini Coopers can’t get any smaller check out these thumbnail sized vehicles brought to you by Thinkgeek. Powered by battery meaning they are not only energy efficient they are also kind to the environment. Manoevered by a small remote control, the car is able to go forward, reverse, left and right.
Check out the Youtube video of the Mini Cooper in action.

Product Features

• Mini Cooper Cars are only 2.25″ Long
• Full control with forward and reverse / right and left turns
• Choose from Red or Silver
• Remote looks like a tiny cell phone
• Batteries Included

Available to buy from ThinkGeek

Side note
The Red and Silver versions of the Thumb-Size R/C Mini Cooper operate on the same frequency. You cannot race them at the same time as one controller will drive both cars.

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Ringbo: The Rideable Robot

May 16, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Automotive Gadgets, Robot Gadgets

Ringbo: Rideable Robot

This rideable robotic gadgets will bring a smile to your child’s face, just check out the video below for proof.  Aimed at children aged 2-4, it is a transportation gadget controlled simply by two joysticks positioned on the head of the vehicle.  The power is provided by a rechargeable battery with up to one hour of driving entertainment before a 6-8 hour charge is required.

Located on the bumber of the Ringbo is Infra Red sensors which aim to prevent little junior from knocking everything over or running over things they should, i.e pets.

The only drawbacks is the 66 pound weight limit so parents that means no you cant have a go of it unless you want to break it, ok?

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Rear View Mirror: Multifunctional

Rear View Mirror: Multifunctional

What do you demand from a rear view mirror? The ability to see clearly what is behind you, correct? Well not any more, this latest gadget includes an mp3 player, video player, photo album, and GPS system.
The mirror includes an SD slot and built in speakers which allow mp3’s and videos in a QuickTime or Windows Media Player format to be played. The multifunction mirror also includes a hands free kit, 3.5 inch touch screen LCD, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 5 built in games, free subscription to OnStar and DirecTV, and of course the GPS.

Priced at only $145 this gadget will sell absolute shed loads so get in there fast while they are available.

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