Video Surveillance Clock

 

How many times have you thought to yourself, “if only I could have caught that on camera”. And perhaps you’ve even thought about hiding one of those video cams in the house somewhere in an attempt to catch a baby sitter, a house worker, one of your wayward children, or even a misbehaving spouse you might be suspicious of? Admit it, we all have a little spy in all of us, right?

Well, if you want to perform a little inconspicuous video snooping and catch someone in in the act that you might suspect, then have a look at the Video Surveillance Clock from Hammacher Schlemmer.

The Video Surveillance Clock is a smartly designed, attractive analog clock that has a motion-activated video surveillance camera and microphone built in. In fact, the video camera and microphone are so brilliantly concealed, it’s almost impossible to tell this analog clock is actually a video camera in disguise, no matter how  closely you examine the device.

Go ahead, have a look at the detail picture above, can you tell where the video camera is located? OK, I’ll give you a clue, it’s the small little black dot above the numeral 12. That’s it, pretty well concealed, don’t you think? No one will suspect your attractive clock is actually a video camera taking a picture of them. A very clever undercover spy gadget!

The clock’s camera image sensor is able to capture video at a resolution of 720px by 480px with a viewing angle of 62º at a distance of nine feet away from the object. And the embedded microphone is sensitive enough to pick up sound clearly from 16 feet away.

The Video Surveillance Clock can also take still photographs at a resolution of 1280px by 960px. Videos and images are stored on a 4GB microSD card included with the clock. The storage is sufficient to capture up to six hours of AVI video or hold up to 52,000 JPEG images. The surveillance clock can also support a higher capacity 8 GB microSD card if you need even more storage capacity.

Once you’ve captured videos or images, you can easily download the content to a computer with the included USB 2.0 cable. The lithium batter is also recharged with by attaching the clock to your computer through the USB 2.0 cable. A single 3 hour battery charge provides up to 1 1/2 hours of video recording time.

But remember, this is a motion-controlled camera, so 1 1/2 hours of recording time is actually a lot of start-stop video surveillance time. And the same full charge provides up to 18 months of stand-by-time if no video recording is actually activated. So you don’t have to constantly check on your video surveillance clock to see if the battery charge is still OK.

The Video Surveillance Clock is compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac. Dimensions are 2 3/4 inches in diameter with a depth of 3/4 inches, and the clock weighs 3 ounces. The video surveillance clock is definitely the perfect device for inconspicuously monitoring a room or office.

 

ASUS EB1021-B028E Nettop PC

 

With so much focus on mobile and portable computing, don’t overlook the computing horsepower, ultra-compact footprint and ever lower prices of the desktop computers available today. The ASUS EB1021-B028E Nettop PC is a new offering from ASUS in the growing nettop category that packs some of the most powerful features in an attractive and sleek ultra-compact PC design.

The ASUS EB1021-B028E Nettop PC provides plenty of performance to drive full HD entertainment. This  ultra-compact PC design is equipped with a VESA mounting capability so you can easily attach on the back of a suitable monitor. Not only a smart space-saving footprint, this nettop PC is also super energy efficient. Equipped with an efficient 1.65 GHz AMD Dual-Core E-450 processor, the Super Hybrid Engine technology designed by ASUS boosts system performance while lowering power consumption by as much as 70%.

Don’t let the small, compact footprint fool you into thinking this might be a wimpy, low-powered machine. Not the case! This ASUS nettop computer can easily handle the peak demands of high-performance tasks including DirectX 11 applications, fast wireless communications, and full HD entertainment. And the EB1021 nettop is equipped with 2GB of fast DDR3 memory for superb multimedia performance.

ASUS EB1021-B028E Nettop PC Features

• AMD Dual-Core E-450 1.65GHz Processor. A powerful processor and energy efficient too.
• 2GB of DDR3 Memory. High speed RAM for great multimedia performance.
• 320GB SATA hard drive provides lots of storage space for all of your digital needs.
• AMD Integrated Radeon HD 6320 GPU easily supports 1080p, full HD media applications.
• 802.11 b/g/n WiFi network with wireless antenna for simple connection to your  home Wi-Fi network.
• Super Hybrid Engine technology consumes 70% less energy.
• Ultra-compact PC design saves space and looks great.
• Attractive sleek black case is compatible with any environment.
• Bundled with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

We especially love the low price of the ASUS EB1021-B02E Nettop PC. All of this great computing performance in a super-compact form factor for only $329.99 at TigerDirect (and comes with free shipping)!

Available: TigerDirect

Price: $329.99

Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight

 

If you’re a fan of high-end flashlights, then you’ll want to find out more about the Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight. Maglite upped the game years ago in the industrial strength torch market and created a whole new consumer interest in high-end flashlights. Not to mention the commercial application for policemen, security guards, firemen, etc.

But the downside of these traditional high-powered flashlights has been the heavy D cell batteries and the need to dispose of all those batteries when they run down. And if you use your flashlight all the time, you’ll go through a ton of batteries.

The better and brighter technology today is the LED flashlight. These are extremely efficient, more compact devices that can throw an impressively bright beam of light. Combine the LED lamp with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and you have a near perfect flashlight. And more eco-friendly too!

The Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight uses a Cree XP-G (R5) LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours. So you won’t be looking for a replacement for quite a while. It can use either two 3 volt CR123A Lithium batteries or a single 18650 rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. We recommend you go with the rechargeable.

Here’s a cool feature. The light output of this LED flashlight is digitally regulated to maintain constant brightness. It doesn’t start to fade as the batteries discharge. And it’s designed with a safety reverse polarity protection just in case you accidentally install the batteries the wrong way (you can damage the LED if you get the polarity reversed).

The Fenix PD32 LED Flashlight has four separate continuous brightness modes from the lowest power 9 lumen setting up to the brightest turbo 315 lumen setting, and two flash modes. At the brightest 315 lumen setting, the Fenix LED flashlight will throw a super high-powered beam over 400 feet. Now that’s a high-powered torch light!

The amazing thing about the Fenix LED flashlight is that it doesn’t generate excessive heat at the high power. The LED lamp is very efficient. The flashlight is constructed with sturdy industrial strength aircraft grade aluminum and decorated with a beautiful black anodized finish. Only five inches in length and weighing in at a little over two ounces (without the batteries), this is a very powerful LED flashlight in a compact sturdy little package.

Fenix rates the PD32 LED Flashlight at roughly 2 hours of running time at the highest 315 lumen setting, 8 hours at 130 lumens, 16 hours at 70 lumens and up to 200 hours at the lowest power 9 lumens setting. The flashlight is also waterproof, IPX-8 rated underwater to 2 meters.

You’ll also like the price. The Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight comes in at a lower price than other high-end LED flashlights in this range. You can pick up this awesome LED flashlight at Amazon for less than $70. Way to go Fenix!

Available: Amazon

Price: $67.95

 

Marware Lightweight MicroShell Folio Kindle Fire Cover

 

The Kindle Fire from Amazon is really taking off and millions of users absolutely love their Kindle. I’ve got mine and I don’t go anywhere without it. If you want to protect your Kindle Fire then you’ll need a sturdy and lightweight Kindle Fire Cover. The Marware MicroShell Folio Kindle Fire Cover is a streamlined, lightweight cover that protects your Kindle Fire and also functions as a horizontal stand for hands-free reading and viewing.

One of the downsides of using a protective cover for your Kindle Fire is the weight. You definitely want a light-weight folio cover, otherwise you defeat the whole purpose of having a light weight device that’s convenient to carry around with you everywhere you go.

The Marware MicroShell Folio Kindle Fire Cover combines the best design features to provide ultra-light weight protection from scratches and mild impact. The MicroShell Folio is made with a sturdy polycarbonate shell on the back side fused to a rubberized front lid. The Marware Kindle Fire Cover comes with an elastic strap that’s heat-fused to the polycarbonate back shell and secures the MicroShell Folio cover in both an open or closed position.

For convenient hands-free viewing, the front lid folds back and inserts into a groove on the back of the polycarbonate shell to provide a viewing stand for your Kindle Fire. The weight of your Kindle Fire will stabilize the MicroShell cover when you have it open in the standing position.

The Marware Lightweight MicroShell Folio Kindle Fire Cover does exactly what you want it to do. The folio cover provides the protection you want for your Kindle Fire with the lightest weight case possible. It’s a simple design, nothing fancy, but it does exactly what you need. The Marware Lightweight Microshell Cover comes in four attractive colors (black, graphite, pink and white) and is one of the best selling Kindle Fire Covers at Amazon with lots of satisfied customers.

Available: Amazon

Price: $29.99

 

Angry Bird Speakers

 

Millions of people love to play Angry Birds. Well, now you can listen to the Angry Birds sing (or maybe that should be squawk) with these new Angry Bird Speakers. For all those Angry Birds fans out there, these Angry Birds Speakers are a cool way to listen to your favorite music. Just plug these speakers into your favorite device (iPhones, iPods, iPads, MP3 Players, notebook computers, etc.) and enjoy the music audio.

There are actually three different versions of the Angry Birds Speakers. They don’t all work with the same range of devices so be careful and make sure you choose the right one.

Angry Birds Speakers Come In Three Different Versions

• Red Bird: Compatible with anything you can plug a 3.5 mm jack into. That’s just about any music player, any phone, any tablet, and any gaming system. If you can plug headphones into it will work with the Red Bird speakers. The included stand will hold up most devices, but isn’t necessary for the function of Red Bird as a speaker.  ($64.99 at ThinkGeek)

• Black Bird: Compatible with iPod, iPad, and iPhone only (specific models below in specifications). You can dock your iPod, iPad and iPhone device on the included stand and the Black Bird will amplify and play your music. ($84.99 at ThinkGeek)

• Helmet Pig: Compatible with iPod and iPhone only (specific models below in specifications). You can dock your device on top of Pig’s helmet to play your favorite tunes. ($99.99 at ThinkGeek)

The Helmet Pig model is designed for the iPod and iPhone only and comes with a built-in iPod and iPhone dock.

Angry Bird Speakers Specifications

• 2:1 stereo speakers, each speaker rated at 30 watts
• Adjustable volume and bass tone controls
• Stand for your phone, mp3 player, or tablet included
• Choose from three different versions
• Red Bird: works with any device that supports headphones with a 3.5mm jack.
• Black Bird: Only works with iPod, iPad and iPhone.
• Helmet Pig: Only works with iPod and iPhone
• Compatibility
• iPhone, iPhone 3G/S, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S
• iPod mini, iPod Classic, iPod with video, iPod Nano (1st-5th), iPod Touch (1st-4th)
• iPad, iPad 2 (Red Bird and Black Bird only)
• The Angry Birds Speakers are officially licensed Angry Birds collectibles

Available: ThinkGeek

Price: $64.99 to $99.99 (price varies by model, see above)

 

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