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Park Right Parking Aid

August 17, 2008 by  
Filed under Automotive Gadgets

Maxsa Park Right Garage Laser

This product designed by Maxsa Innovations is for those people who struggle or worry about parking their vehicle into a garage.The Maxsa Park Right Garage Laser  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 Maxsa Park Right Garage Laser 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.

Available: Amazon

Price: $17.95

Buy the Maxsa Park Right Garage Laser at Amazon

 

Mini Mini Cooper

June 5, 2008 by  
Filed under Automotive Gadgets

Mini Cooper



Just when you think BMW Mini Coopers cant 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.

Ringbo: The Rideable Robot

May 16, 2008 by  
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?

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.