Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500

 

I am a gamer and I enjoy games, especially ones that involves car racing, hot wheels and police pursuit (come on, you know what game I mean). I usually play games on my computer or my laptop and the arrow keys are my main control keys. But, pressing up and down or left and right doesn’t really satisfy my need for more excitement in the game. That’s where Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500 comes in.

As most people know, Ferrari is a well know sports car manufacturer. The Trustmaster Ferrari F1 wheel integral T500 is designed to replicate F1 car power. Imagine yourself racing (via PC or game console of course) with a built-in industrial-class engine (150 mNm torque, 3000 rpm, 65 W, Ø 52) delivering force feedback effects that could can literally give you the realistic feeling of racing an actual car. Its designs and gadgets mimic the real deal and this may be as close as you get for most of us who can’t really afford a real Ferrari.

The wheel is also equipped with an internal dual belt that gives you the feel of flexibility and that smooth ride. If that isn’t enough, the wheel is also equipped with H.E.A.R.T. I don’t mean that the wheel is emotional, no. H.E.A.R.T stands for HallEffect AccuRate Technology providing you with precision in your steering. No more pressing up for acceleration, or pressing left and right to steer. The pure adjustable metal pedal and the smooth wheel of the Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500 will satisfy your need for speed.

Available: Amazon

Price: $159.99

 

The Vertical Turntable

 

I’ve never heard of turntables taking up much space in a house, but here’s a unique turntable that’s designed to be fixed to your wall, playing your vinyl records vertically! The Vertical Turntable defies the laws of gravity, mounting to a wall and securing records with a special locking mechanism with the platter to ensure your records don’t crash onto the floor halfway through a song.

This Vertical Turntable can play your record with a 33 RPM platter speed, or 45 RPM with the adapter included with it, using a two-speed belt drive. It features two built-in 5-watt speakers with volume control and a ruby-tipped stylus to play any record up to 12” in size smoothly with no interruption.

The turntable will automatically stop once a record is finished, and there are literally no wires attached as it runs on 4 AA batteries, so fear not any ugly wires climbing up your wall. Alternatively, you can use an AC adapter to power it if you’re not into changing or charging batteries all the time.

The unique design of the turntable will definitely catch the eye and turn the heads of anyone who sees it, and it appears to be the only wall-mounted, vertical turntable available in the market. It is available at a price of $69.95, and is ideal for small, cramp apartments if you don’t have any space to spare. I don’t think scratching this particular turntable is a good idea though.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $69.94

The Heated Pet Car Seat

 

Similarly to having a baby, a pet would require much caring. During a car ride, they should not be roaming about the back seat, as it could be both dangerous for the pet and also distracting for the owner.  So the best choice to provide to your pets would be the Heated Pet Car Seat, even better during the winter season.

This heated pet car seat provides a cozy and warm quarter for your pet during the journey.  It is equipped with 12-volt heater which is situated inside of the seat cushion. The heater can produce up to 15º F and above to the ambient temperature. The heat would be just right for your pet, and not too hot for you.

Besides that the heated pet car seat is filled with 3 inch soft foam which is supportive to your pet. The interior is also covered with a smooth and plush fleece making it comfortable and easy to clean.  To keep pets safely in the heated pet car seat (while allowing some freedom to move), an adjustable leash is attached to the inside of the seat on this pet gadget. The leash is adjustable up to 19”.

To keep it in place on your car seat, just sting the safety belt through to the base of your pet’s heater car seat. The car seat could carry pets up to 35 lbs, and it is available in either Gray or Tan. The dimension of the heated pet car seat is 16” in height, 23” in width, and 18 ½” in depth.  The heating could be activated by the car’s DC outlet with the adapter that is included in the package.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $149.95

Mac Pro Belt Buckles

 

As most Mac fans can attest to, the first thing you probably do is to throw aside the mouse that is included every time you purchase a new Mac. Instead of leaving them lying around unused, why don’t you put them to good use, say as a belt buckle? It would make a perfect gift for your Mac geek friends or you can wear them yourself as a declaration of your love for all things Mac.

One designer in Texas has done just that by fashioning belt buckles from unused and broken Mac mice. The idea came about when he was throwing out a box of old computer mice and noticed they were of similar size to belt buckles. He then decided to fashion them as belt buckles and put them up for sale on an online shop he set up with his future wife to raise enough money in time to fund their upcoming wedding next year. Thus, the Mac Pro Belt Buckles were born.

The designer has several belt buckles fashioned from a variety of Mac Pro mice but if you are not a Mac fan, you can opt for a belt buckle fashioned from a Compaq mouse. Stocks are limited though, as the designer says he does not have many broken or unused mice lying around.

The mouse belt buckles measure 4.25 inches by 2.5 inches and fit belts measuring up to 1.75 inches and will set you back by about $22 each.

[Source: ETSY]

The Military Mosquito Countermeasure

 

No one would embrace bites from blood sucking mosquitoes, which is very frustrating and dangerous, as mosquitoes are disease-carrying vectors. This is why the use of a good and effective mosquito repellent is very important. The Military Mosquito Countermeasure perfect mosquito repellent you need. Seeing from the name, it is a mosquito repellent used by military personnel, so it must be of a certain standard.

In the field test conducted by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, it is proven that the Military Mosquito Countermeasure can successfully repel mosquitoes with a 99% effective rate.

The Military Mosquito Countermeasure relies on a synthetic version known as d-cis/trans allethrin, of a natural insecticide that can be found in chrysanthemums to make the mosquitoes around back off. A mat measuring 2 ½” x 1 1/2” saturated with mosquito repellent will be placed in a metal grill, where a butane heater will vaporize the repellent so that a 15’ x 15’ anti-insect zone will be created, keeping the mosquitoes and other insects away from your body.

With the Military Mosquito Countermeasure, you can enjoy yourself at outdoor picnics or camping trips without worrying about getting bitten by those greedy blood sucking mosquitoes. It works well indoors too. If you use them for outdoor activities such as gardening or camping, the included pouch with belt loops and a sturdy clip will come in handy, in which you can slip in the Military Mosquito Countermeasure. This way, you can use it conveniently at any moment.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $34.95 – On Sale for a Limited Time (was $34.95)

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