A Sampling of the Hottest Electronic Gadgets by Richard Green
Every season brings a new crop of electronic gadgets and widgets of all sorts. Some of the hottest New Electronic Gadgets this spring are not yet available in stores in the United States, but with the Internet, one can get a jump on learning about them and purchasing some of them. These gadgets cover a wide range of prices from very affordable to high end.
Ultimate Electronics for Geeks
Flash drives are almost indispensable and they are capable of holding more data all the time and the prices have dropped dramatically. Now, these little gadgets are becoming fashion accessories as well. They are now available in specific Pantone colors, Lego blocks, sports balls, and mimobots to name a few.
Another handy gadget for the portable computing set is a new hand-held slimline color scanner. With 400 dpi resolution and enough memory to store hundreds of pages of text, photos, and graphics, the DocuPen scanner is perfect for any office on the go.
And the techies at Apple are continuing to wow folks with electronic gadgets that are both stylish and functional. The i-Pod and its spin-offs are hot sellers because they are fun, compact, and hold a lot of music and other types of media files. The new MacBook Air has created a stir of excitement. It’s packed with power but is slim enough to fit in an envelope making it very portable.
Electronic Equipment: State-of-the-Art Cell Phones
Cell phones and PDAs continue to be hot gadgets with each company offering new and different bells and whistles or imitating others. The i-Phone looks hot and is spawning copycats everyday. The i-Phone is also being designed into a new model with a clear clamshell cover but we don’t know yet when it will be available to consumers.
For hands-free use of a cell phone, PDA, or media player there are a couple of cool new devices coming out. Jabra has an interesting looking bluetooth set. The BT3030 resembles a dog tag. It comes with bluetooth 2.0+EDR, HSP, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP support, and six buttons for sending / ending calls and controlling music playback, as well as volume control. And Tonino Lamborghini has designed a lightweight Bluetooth headset that comes with the legendary bull logo. The Lamborghini Bello weighs less than 9 grams and offers 6 hours of talk time or 160 hours of standby time.
The Blackbery Pearl is now available for AT&T users. This pocket-sized gadget is more than a phone. It comes with a 2 megapixel camera that is video capable, a headphone jack, Quadband GSM/EDGE connectivity, WiFi support, Push-to-talk, GPS navigation, memory card slot, and bluetooth.
American Hifi with Internet Radio
Another way to stay connected is with Sagem’s new WiFi enabled Internet radio and clock. In addition to thousands of Internet-based radio stations, this unit also features an FM radio, digital alarm clock with sleep and snooze functions and even a remote control.
Solar Clocks • ” Electronic Equipment
Green-minded gadget geeks will like the Quantys solar-powered clock. It comes with a built-in smoke detector and the company claims it will run for a year on its battery.
Another new gadget is perfect for cyclists. Battery-free Pedalites are powered through cycling energy and provide 360-degree lighting, ensuring that cyclists can be seen from the side as well as the front and back. Another bonus is that the lights stay on for up to five minuets after pedaling has stopped.
Computer Game Stations
And there is always something for the couch potato, too. Amidst the slew of games including the Wii, X-Box, Playstations, and a variety of hand-held games that are all hot sellers.
While You Use the Hottest Electronic Gadgets • ” Don’t Forget the Lawn
For the person who’s too engaged with their New Gadgets to go outside, there is also a remote control sprinkler. The Remote Rain Water Control allows you to water your lawn while you relax in your favorite deck chair with a key-fob remote.
For more information on these and many other Hot Electronic Gadgets, go online and do a little surfing. Sell or purchase electronic equipment at http://www.HighEndCrazy.com.
About the Author
Richard Green is a Civil Engineer who has been active in residential, commercial and industrial construction and development for over 30 years. Richard is currently developing an office park and townhouse project in Asheville NC. With his brother John, he is also co-owner of a new website designed for the discriminating buyer or seller of luxury merchandise. Visit http://www.highendcrazy.com or email ashmount@aol.com.
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Electronic Helminthes Machine Repellent Mosquitoes Pest $5.99 Specifications:This Insect Repeller will have great effect in 50~80 square meters in the roomThis Insect Repeller can lustrate house mouse, black beetle, mosquito, flea, fly, cricket, ant, wood ant etc vermin. So we can call it electronic lustrate mouse machine, electronic helminthes machine etc. The ultrasonic that sent out from this machine is far away from hearing range of human being. They will not do harm to human being and pets. Also will not have affect on house machineThis Insect Repeller is safety and environment protected. Smell-less and flavorless. Teeny used energy. (Total power1W) and with advance photoelectron technologyDetails:Eliminates poisons, dangerous chemicals messy traps. Environmentally friendly, safe, non-toxic, cleansUnique plug design to this ultrasonic pest repellerThis Insect Repeller is completely safe and environmentally-friendlyHigh power Pest Repeller UltimateThe Outdoor Pest Repeller is cleaner and safer than its chemical counterparts. Say buzz off to the bugs this summer!How to Use:After plugging the power on the wall, you can see the blue indicator |
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Electronic Helminthes Machine Repellent Mosquitoes Pest $5.99 Specifications:This Insect Repeller will have great effect in 50~80 square meters in the roomThis Insect Repeller can lustrate house mouse, black beetle, mosquito, flea, fly, cricket, ant, wood ant etc vermin. So we can call it electronic lustrate mouse machine, electronic helminthes machine etc. The ultrasonic that sent out from this machine is far away from hearing range of human being. They will not do harm to human being and pets. Also will not have affect on house machineThis Insect Repeller is safety and environment protected. Smell-less and flavorless. Teeny used energy. (Total power1W) and with advance photoelectron technologyDetails:Eliminates poisons, dangerous chemicals messy traps. Environmentally friendly, safe, non-toxic, cleansUnique plug design to this ultrasonic pest repellerThis Insect Repeller is completely safe and environmentally-friendlyHigh power Pest Repeller UltimateThe Outdoor Pest Repeller is cleaner and safer than its chemical counterparts. Say buzz off to the bugs this summer!How to Use:After plugging the power on the wall, you can see the blue indicator |
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Electronics Projects For Dummies $24.99 These projects are fun to build and fun to useMake lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detectorWho says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations — a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics.Check out ten cool electronics projects, includingChapter 8 — Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio)Chapter 9 — Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement)Chapter 12 — Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself)Discover how toHandle electronic components safelyRead a circuit diagramTroubleshoot circuits with a multimeterBuild light-activated gadgetsSet up a motion detectorTransform electromagnetic waves into soundCompanion Web siteGo to www.dummies.com/ go/electronicsprojectsfdExplore new projects with other electronics hobbyistsFind additional information and project opportunities |
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Electronics Projects For Dummies $26.99 These projects are fun to build and fun to useMake lights dance to music, play with radio remote control, or build your own metal detectorWho says the Science Fair has to end? If you love building gadgets, this book belongs on your radar. Here are complete directions for building ten cool creations that involve light, sound, or vibrations — a weird microphone, remote control gizmos, talking toys, and more, with full parts and tools lists, safety guidelines, and wiring schematics.Check out ten cool electronics projects, includingChapter 8 — Surfing the Radio Waves (how to make your own radio)Chapter 9 — Scary Pumpkins (crazy Halloween decorations that have sound, light, and movement)Chapter 12 — Hitting Paydirt with an Electronic Metal Detector (a project that can pay for itself)Discover how toHandle electronic components safelyRead a circuit diagramTroubleshoot circuits with a multimeterBuild light-activated gadgetsSet up a motion detectorTransform electromagnetic waves into soundCompanion Web siteGo to www.dummies.com/ go/electronicsprojectsfdExplore new projects with other electronics hobbyistsFind additional information and project opportunities |
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Essential Retro: The Vintage Technology Guide $20.94 New – Join retrothing.com author James Grahame as he introduces you to some dazzling devices from years past. You’ll encounter hundreds of vintage and neo-retro cameras, audio components, televisions, computers, video games, vehicles, toys, electronic musical instruments and mechanical gadgets. This is a fantastic opportunity to revisit a bygone age of elegant mechanics and hand-drawn design. Many brilliant old machines are hidden away in attics and garages throughout the world – forgotten movie |
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Expansys FLPR Universal Remote $40.99 Product features: Expansys FLPR Universal Remote Features Take back your coffee table with the FLPR Universal Remote. FLPR stand for Fast Learning Programmable Remote; this is a remote control that you can programme to control all you electronic devices around your home. The FLPR works with your iPhone or iPod Touch, leaving you with only omne remote to control everything, freeing you from clutter. It comes preprogrammed with over 46,000 remote codes, and can leven learn remote codes from unsupported devices. The FLPR also allows you to create custom remote macros, giving you more control over your home entertainment. Features you’ll love: Universal remote to control all your home’s electronic devices and gadgets Pre-programmed with over 46,000 remote codes, the FLPR can learn new codes for your devices that aren’t supported from your existing remotes Supports a wide range of devices, including televisions, satellite boxes, DVD and CD players, lights, electric curtain rails, and more Simple to set-up and use, just connect the infared FLPR to your iPhone ot iPod Touch and download the free app Touch screen controls are organised by device and you can customise skins and icons for each fo your devices Manufacturer’s description: Preprogrammed with over 50,000 remote control codes – or teach it your own: FLPR lets you use your iPhone or iPod touch to take control of the electronic devices in your home. Flip through channels, power up the surround sound system, turn up the volume, dim the lights and close the blinds. FLPR eliminates that cluttered mess of remotes on the coffee table. A snap to set up and simple to use, FLPR is a must have product. Preprogrammed with over 50,000 remote control codes, the FLPR supports a large selection of home entertainment device such as televisions, cable & satellite boxes, DVD & CD players, receivers, lights, draperies, and more. And if your device isn’t supported, FLPR can learn remote codes from any existing remote control. |
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G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra – Playstation 2 $29.99 Electronic Arts’ G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is an accessible third person action-arcade shooter that allows you to recreate and relive the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action toy line. Choose from 16 playable characters (four of which are unlockable Cobra characters), each with a unique set of abilities and weapons. Then gear up with the latest in high-tech gadgets (like the film-inspired Accelerator Suit) and high-powered vehicles and take your forces across 20 levels to face the worst threats in Cobra Commander’s arsenal. Adding to the adrenaline rush will be an intense single-screen co-op mode allowing two players to easily unite as a team in a classic struggle between good and evil as they work together to defeat the powers of the Cobra organization.-All-new storyline that picks up where the film left off -Two-player co-op lets you choose an elite team and call in support from other G.I. JOE characters -Choose from 16 playable characters (four of which are unlockable Cobra characters), each with a unique set of abilities and weapons -Characters are classified into one of three units: Commandos who do well at close range, Heavys who possess extraordinary shooting skills but do it best from a distance and Combat Soldiers who are a balance between the two. -Gear up with the latest in high-tech gadgets like the film-inspired Accelerator Suit which makes you invincible and gives you short bursts of additional fire power -Drivable G.I. Joe and Cobra vehicles designed for two-player co-op -Three difficulty levels appealing to players of all ages and skill levels (Casual, Advanced and Hardcore) -20 levels each with 3-5 areas to explore, across four environments -75 File cards and various intelligence items hidden throughout the game, which can be used to unlock additional playable characters, special missions, 4 PSAs and other bonus content |
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G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra – Xbox 360 $13.98 Electronic Arts’ G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is an accessible third person action-arcade shooter that allows you to recreate and relive the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action toy line. Choose from 16 playable characters (four of which are unlockable Cobra characters), each with a unique set of abilities and weapons. Then gear up with the latest in high-tech gadgets (like the film-inspired Accelerator Suit) and high-powered vehicles and take your forces across 20 levels to face the worst threats in Cobra Commander’s arsenal. Adding to the adrenaline rush will be an intense single-screen co-op mode allowing two players to easily unite as a team in a classic struggle between good and evil as they work together to defeat the powers of the Cobra organization.-All-new storyline that picks up where the film left off -Two-player co-op lets you choose an elite team and call in support from other G.I. JOE characters -Choose from 16 playable characters (four of which are unlockable Cobra characters), each with a unique set of abilities and weapons -Characters are classified into one of three units: Commandos who do well at close range, Heavys who possess extraordinary shooting skills but do it best from a distance and Combat Soldiers who are a balance between the two. -Gear up with the latest in high-tech gadgets like the film-inspired Accelerator Suit which makes you invincible and gives you short bursts of additional fire power -Drivable G.I. Joe and Cobra vehicles designed for two-player co-op -Three difficulty levels appealing to players of all ages and skill levels (Casual, Advanced and Hardcore) -20 levels each with 3-5 areas to explore, across four environments -75 File cards and various intelligence items hidden throughout the game, which can be used to unlock additional playable characters, special missions, 4 PSAs and other bonus content |
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Green Gadgets For Dummies $24.99 Think green, save green, love Mother Earth, and have your gadgets tooNo doubt about it, we’re a society of gadget freaks. But if you love your gadgets and the planet and saving money, here’s where it all comes together. Discover new environmentally friendly gadgets, ways to use the ones you have more efficiently, and steps to safely recycle or dispose of out-of-date or broken gizmos. You’ll even find out how being green saves green!Start thinking green — learn the “four Rs” of green gadgetry, understand carbon footprints, and starve energy vampiresSave energy now — by using rechargeable batteries, monitoring power use, adjusting settings on TVs and video game consoles, and moreControl your computer — discover how to adjust power conservation settings for Macs and PCsKnow green from greenwash — find out how to choose electronic devices that are truly environmentally friendlyRecognize when it’s time to say goodbye — know what you can donate, how to erase your personal information, and how to find reputable recyclersVisit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/greengadgetsfd to find more online resources and information about green gadgets!Open the book and find:How many dollars you can save with energy-saving settingsSneaky ways your gadgets steal energyThe six sins of greenwashingSafe ways to dispose of dead batteriesHow (and why) to deauthorize iTunes before donating your PCSteps for wiping Windows or Mac hard drivesGreener gadgets for your home, car, and outdoor activitiesWhat EnergyStar ratings mean |
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Green Gadgets For Dummies $24.99 Think green, save green, love Mother Earth, and have your gadgets tooNo doubt about it, we’re a society of gadget freaks. But if you love your gadgets and the planet and saving money, here’s where it all comes together. Discover new environmentally friendly gadgets, ways to use the ones you have more efficiently, and steps to safely recycle or dispose of out-of-date or broken gizmos. You’ll even find out how being green saves green!Start thinking green — learn the “four Rs” of green gadgetry, understand carbon footprints, and starve energy vampiresSave energy now — by using rechargeable batteries, monitoring power use, adjusting settings on TVs and video game consoles, and moreControl your computer — discover how to adjust power conservation settings for Macs and PCsKnow green from greenwash — find out how to choose electronic devices that are truly environmentally friendlyRecognize when it’s time to say goodbye — know what you can donate, how to erase your personal information, and how to find reputable recyclersVisit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/greengadgetsfd to find more online resources and information about green gadgets!Open the book and find:How many dollars you can save with energy-saving settingsSneaky ways your gadgets steal energyThe six sins of greenwashingSafe ways to dispose of dead batteriesHow (and why) to deauthorize iTunes before donating your PCSteps for wiping Windows or Mac hard drivesGreener gadgets for your home, car, and outdoor activitiesWhat EnergyStar ratings mean |
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Handheld Video Game $46 A handheld video game is a video game designed for a handheld device. In the past, this primarily meant handheld game consoles such as Nintendogu’s Game Boy line. In more recent history, mobile games have become popular in calculators, personal digital assistants, mobile phones, MP3 players, and other similar portable gadgets.In the past decade, handheld video games currently have become a major sector of the video game market. In 2004 sales of portable software titles exceeded $1 billion in the United States for the first time, an 11% increase from the previous year.For dedicated handheld games that do not have interchangeable cartridges, disks, etc., or are not reprogrammable, see handheld electronic games. For games on mobile phones, see mobile games. |
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Home Networking Do-It-Yourself for Dummies $0.99 New – Step by step guide to connecting all your electronic devices into one networkA home network allows you to share Internet connections, photos, video, music, game consoles, printers, and other electronic gadgets. This do-it-yourself guide shows you step by step how to create a wired or wireless network in your home.In the “For Dummies” tradition of making technology less intimidating, “Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies” breaks down the process into easy steps with clear instructions |
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Ipad Means Business: How Apple’s Tablet Computer Is Changing the Work World $37.6 Apple’s popular iPad is more than an electronic plaything. The tablet computer is becoming a crucial business and productivity tool for individuals and organizations everywhere. With the power of a lower-end laptop and a smartphone’s ease of use, not to mention thousands of third-party apps, the iPad can do real work. This book shows how the iPad Means Business.This book documents how the iPad is finding its place anywhere people need to be productive.The iPad has become a boon for individual workers in a range of professions. Such people are ditching their bulky laptops and using their ultraportable tablets for productivity, online access and work-related communications.The iPad also is being embraced by companies of all sizes. These are finding innovative uses for the tablet in office suites, on factory floors and in the field. They are deploying the tablet by the dozens, hundreds — even thousands.The iPad is invading the classroom, too. Educational institutions are outfitting their students with tablets and figuring out how to use the gadgets in their coursework. At universities and at K-12 schools, an iPad push is under way.iPad Means Business tells the stories of tablet-wielding workers, companies, students and teachers around the world. As a business book, it offers inspiration for anyone, at any level in business or education, who wants to become truly productive on the iPad.As a how-to guide, “iPad Means Business” provides concrete advice on the best work-related apps, accessories and procedures, along with a road map to the best iPad resources. This is an essential starting point for workers wanting to get the most out of their iPads.As a bonus, “iPad Means Business” offers the thoughts of several iPad experts. Readers will get glean wisdom from blogger and productivity advisor Patrick Rhone; technology and new-media consultant Scott Bourne; and technology marketer and former Apple executive Mike Evangelist.This |
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James May’s Magnificent Machines $15.95 The 20th century was a time of extraordinary change as new technologies and inventions emerged at a bewildering rate. From the amazingly complex to the brilliantly simple, this entertaining and insightful guide investigates mankind”s greatest creations and successes, including space travel, television, mechanized war, medicine, video games, skyscrapers, electronic espionage, and much more. Along with the achievements, the hidden stories behind why some inventions–including the Zeppelin and the hovercraft–struggled to make their mark, and why others failed altogether, are also investigated. Packed with surprising statistics and intriguing facts, this is the ideal volume for anyone who wants to know the story behind history”s greatest gadgets and ideas. |
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James May’s Magnificent Machines: How Men in Sheds Have Changed Our Lives $15.95 The 20th century was a time of extraordinary change as new technologies and inventions emerged at a bewildering rate. From the amazingly complex to the brilliantly simple, this entertaining and insightful guide investigates mankind’s greatest creations and successes, including space travel, television, mechanized war, medicine, video games, skyscrapers, electronic espionage, and much more. Along with the achievements, the hidden stories behind why some inventions—including the Zeppelin and the hovercraft—struggled to make their mark, and why others failed altogether, are also investigated. Packed with surprising statistics and intriguing facts, this is the ideal volume for anyone who wants to know the story behind history’s greatest gadgets and ideas. |
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Learning Company LLCARWORLJ Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? $4.99 Discover the World in a Thrilling Crime Stopping Chase! Product Information It all starts in Brazil. But who knows where it will end up. The infamous Carmen Sandiego is at it again. This time she s run off with a rare and valuable edition of the Travels of Marco Polo. Worth millions! And this is just one of many historic heists that ll have you hopping the globe. Expand your world geography skills. Ignite your critical thinking and decision-making talents. Match wits with the elusive Carmen Sandiego as you recover the stolen treasures of knowledge! Skills Learned World Geography Landmarks Diverse Cultures Key facts on 50 countries around the world Product Features Appearances by The Chief from PBS Electronic database with key-word search Spectacular video photos and music Over 200 animated talking characters Guided tours through rich environments Challenging world missions Multiple puzzles and mind teasers in countries around the world 15 amazing high-tech virtual gadgets Talking translator with phrases from 13 different countries Replayable adventure provides endless hours of fun Additional Features Explore the World Chase Carmen from country to country as you gather valuable geographic and cultural knowledge. Discover Intriguing New Places Immerse yourself in different cultures as you learn about countries around the world. Decipher Secret Codes Solve puzzles and unlock secret codes to complete each mission and retrieve the stolen items! Windows Requirements Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP Vista 166 MHz or faster 32 MB RAM 40 MB free hard disk space 640×480 monitor 16-bit color Windows-compatible sound card speakers 8X CD-ROM drive Printer and internet access recommended Macintosh Requirements Mac OS 8.6 9.2 OS X PowerPC 180 MHz or faster 32 MB RAM 40 MB free hard disk space 13 or larger monitor thousands of colors 8X CD-ROM drive Printer and internet access recommended |
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Make: Arduino Bots and Gadgets $15 New – Building robots and making cell phone applications is a snap with this book and the Arduino open source electronic prototyping platform. This book gets readers started with six fun projects they can build for under $100 each. |
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Make: Arduino Bots and Gadgets: Six Embedded Projects with Open Source Hardware and Software $11.99 Want to build your own robots, turn your ideas into prototypes, control devices with a computer, or make your own cell phone applications? It’s a snap with this book and the Arduino open source electronic prototyping platform. Get started with six fun projects and achieve impressive results quickly.Gain the know-how and experience to invent your own cool gadgets.With Arduino, building your own embedded gadgets is easy, even for beginners. Embedded systems are everywhere—inside cars, children’s toys, and mobile phones. This book will teach you the basics of embedded systems and help you build your first gadget in just a few days. Each learn-as-you-build project that follows will add to your knowledge and skills.Experiment with Arduino, the popular microcontroller board Build robots and electronic projects with easy-to-follow instructions Turn your ideas into working physical prototypes Use Android phones as remote controls in your projects Work with an uncomplicated programming language created for artists, designers, and hobbyists Get everyone involved, with projects that even beginners can build |
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Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 25 $14.99 The first magazine devoted entirely to do-it-yourself technology projects presents its 25th quarterly edition for people who like to tweak, disassemble, recreate, and invent cool new uses for technology.MAKE Volume 25 is all about the Arduino Revolution!Give your gadgets a brain! Previously out of reach for the do-it-yourselfer, the tiny computers called microcontrollers are now so cheap and easy to use that anyone can make their stuff smart. With a microcontroller, your gadget can sense the environment, talk to the internet or other hardware, and make things happen in the real world by controlling motors, lights, or any electronic device. The Arduino is an easy-to-use microcontroller board — it’s like an R&D lab on your kitchen table for prototyping any gadget. We show you how to make one, and how to use Arduinos and other microcontrollers to make an automatic yogurt maker, a vintage Skype telephone, a gumball machine that recognizes your secret knock, and more. Plus, make a Helicopter Rocket, gourmet Sous Vide food cooker, Reverse Geocache treasure box, and many more fun DIY projects.Mark Frauenfelder is a writer and illustrator living in Los Angeles, and the editor of MAKE. He is the cofounder of the popular Boing Boing weblog and was an editor at Wired from 1993-1998. |
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More Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius $24.95 This much anticipated follow-up to the wildly popular cult classic Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives basement experimenters 40 all-new projects to tinker with. Each project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, documentation, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. |
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More Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius $8.69 Used – This much anticipated follow-up to the wildly popular cult classic “Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius” gives basement experimenters 40 all-new projects to tinker with. Each project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, documentation, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. |
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More Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius $15.42 New – This much anticipated follow-up to the wildly popular cultclassic Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives basement experimenters 40 all-new projects to tinker with. Following the tried-and-true Evil Genius Series format, each project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, documentation, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. The convenient two-column format makes following step-by-step instructions a breeze. Readers will also |
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More Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius: 40 NEW Build-It-Yourself Projects $24.95 Robert Iannini,Paperback – REV, Edition: 1,Series: Evil Genius Series, English-language edition,Pub by McGraw-Hill Companies, The |
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NEW 2 PORT AC HOME WALL OUTLET USB CHARGER ADAPTER PLUG $4.19 LED charging indicator shows charging status. Patented circuit board design to protect your valuable gadgets from short circuits. Specification: Input: AC 100 – 240 V; Output: DC 5 – 5.5 V/1000 mA. Fit all electronic appliances that use a USB charging cable. Color: Black.Material: Plastic with ABS material.Compare with: iPhone 1st Gen. 4GB/8GB/16GB;iPhone 3G 8GB/16GB;iPhone 3GS 16GB/32GB;iPhone 4 16GB/32GB;iPod 1st Gen. 5GB/10GB;iPod 2nd Gen. 20GB;iPod 3rd Gen. 10GB/15GB/20GB/30GB/40GB;iPod 4th Gen. 20GB/20GB (Color Display)/30GB (Photo)/40GB/40GB (Photo)/60GB (Photo)/60GB (Color Display)/U2 Special Edition;iPod classic 160GB/80GB/120GB;iPod Mini 4GB/6GB;iPod nano 1st Gen. 1GB/2GB/4GB;iPod nano 2nd Gen. 2GB/4GB/8GB;iPod nano 3rd Gen. 4GB/8GB;iPod nano 4th Gen. 8GB/16GB;iPod nano 5th Gen. 8GB/16 GB;iPod shuffle 1st Gen. 512Mb;iPod shuffle 2nd Gen. 1GB/2GB;iPod touch 1st Gen. 8GB/16GB/32GB;iPod touch 2nd gen;iPod touch 3rd gen;iPod Video 30GB/60GB/80GB/U2 Special Edition/Zune HD 16GB/32GB. Apple iPhone 4 – Verizon / Apple iPad 16GB / 32GB / 64GB / iPhone 4S. |
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New Universal European Standard Plug Socket Adapter Convertor (White) $2.65 White new universal European standard plug socket adapter convertor can convert plug into universal sockets and make you feel free to use electronic devices. Compact and user-friendly! |
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Phone Book: The Latest High-Tech Techniques and Equipment for Preventing Electronic Eavesdropping, Recording Phone Calls, Ending Harassing Calls, and Stopping Toll Fraud $109.49 New – In The Phone Book M.L. Shannon teaches you all about invasive technology and gadgets that allow any and every one to listen to your most private communications any time they want — and what you can do to defeat these electronic intruders. He also shows you how far the government has gone to compromise your privacy and what you should be doing to fight back. In fact, after reading this book, you will be able to make your conversations so secure no one will be able to eavesdrop on them ever |
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Practical Electronics for Inventors $39.95 THE BOOK THAT MAKES ELECTRONICS MAKE SENSEThis intuitive, applications-driven guide to electronics doesn’t overload you with technical detail. Instead, it tells you — and shows you — what basic and advanced electronics parts and components do, and how they work. Practical Electronics for Inventors offers over 750 hand-drawn images that provide clear, detailed instructions that can help turn theoretical ideas into realities.CRYSTAL CLEAR AND COMPREHENSIVECovering the entire field of electronics, from basics through analog and digital, AC and DC, integrated circuits (ICs), semiconductors, stepper motors and servos, ICD displays, and various input/output devices, this guide even includes a full chapter on the latest microcontrollers. If you want to succeed in turning your ideas into workable electronic gadgets and inventions, this is THE book.ENTHUSIASTIC READERS HELPED US MAKE THIS BOOK EVEN BETTERThis revised, improved, and completely updated second edition reflects suggestions offered by the loyal hobbyists, students, and inventors who made the first edition a bestseller.Reader-suggested improvements in this guide include:Thoroughly expanded and improved theory chapterNew sections covering test equipment, optoelectronics, microcontroller circuits, and moreAnswered problems throughout the bookPractical Electronics for Inventors takes you through reading schematics, building and testing prototypes, purchasing electronic components, and safe work practices. You’ll find all this in a guide that’s destined to get your creative — and inventive — juices flowing.New projects, sample problems, and much more!Starting with a light review of electronics history, physics, and math, the book provides an easy-to-understand overview of all major electronic elements, including:Basic passive componentsResistors, capacitors, inductors, transformersDiscrete passive |
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Practical Electronics for Inventors $40 THE BOOK THAT MAKES ELECTRONICS MAKE SENSEThis intuitive, applications-driven guide to electronics doesn’t overload you with technical detail. Instead, it tells you — and shows you — what basic and advanced electronics parts and components do, and how they work. Practical Electronics for Inventors offers over 750 hand-drawn images that provide clear, detailed instructions that can help turn theoretical ideas into realities.CRYSTAL CLEAR AND COMPREHENSIVECovering the entire field of electronics, from basics through analog and digital, AC and DC, integrated circuits (ICs), semiconductors, stepper motors and servos, ICD displays, and various input/output devices, this guide even includes a full chapter on the latest microcontrollers. If you want to succeed in turning your ideas into workable electronic gadgets and inventions, this is THE book.ENTHUSIASTIC READERS HELPED US MAKE THIS BOOK EVEN BETTERThis revised, improved, and completely updated second edition reflects suggestions offered by the loyal hobbyists, students, and inventors who made the first edition a bestseller.Reader-suggested improvements in this guide include:Thoroughly expanded and improved theory chapterNew sections covering test equipment, optoelectronics, microcontroller circuits, and moreAnswered problems throughout the bookPractical Electronics for Inventors takes you through reading schematics, building and testing prototypes, purchasing electronic components, and safe work practices. You’ll find all this in a guide that’s destined to get your creative — and inventive — juices flowing.New projects, sample problems, and much more!Starting with a light review of electronics history, physics, and math, the book provides an easy-to-understand overview of all major electronic elements, including:Basic passive componentsResistors, capacitors, inductors, transformersDiscrete passive |
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Practical Electronics for Inventors $39.95 THE BOOK THAT MAKES ELECTRONICS MAKE SENSEThis intuitive, applications-driven guide to electronics doesn’t overload you with technical detail. Instead, it tells you — and shows you — what basic and advanced electronics parts and components do, and how they work. Practical Electronics for Inventors offers over 750 hand-drawn images that provide clear, detailed instructions that can help turn theoretical ideas into realities.CRYSTAL CLEAR AND COMPREHENSIVECovering the entire field of electronics, from basics through analog and digital, AC and DC, integrated circuits (ICs), semiconductors, stepper motors and servos, ICD displays, and various input/output devices, this guide even includes a full chapter on the latest microcontrollers. If you want to succeed in turning your ideas into workable electronic gadgets and inventions, this is THE book.ENTHUSIASTIC READERS HELPED US MAKE THIS BOOK EVEN BETTERThis revised, improved, and completely updated second edition reflects suggestions offered by the loyal hobbyists, students, and inventors who made the first edition a bestseller.Reader-suggested improvements in this guide include:Thoroughly expanded and improved theory chapterNew sections covering test equipment, optoelectronics, microcontroller circuits, and moreAnswered problems throughout the bookPractical Electronics for Inventors takes you through reading schematics, building and testing prototypes, purchasing electronic components, and safe work practices. You’ll find all this in a guide that’s destined to get your creative — and inventive — juices flowing.New projects, sample problems, and much more!Starting with a light review of electronics history, physics, and math, the book provides an easy-to-understand overview of all major electronic elements, including:Basic passive componentsResistors, capacitors, inductors, transformersDiscrete passive |
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Puro Border: Dispatches, Snapshots & Graffiti from La Frontera $0.99 Used – The movie Traffic got it wrong! The Border — with its frantic commerce in drugs, human beings, electronic gadgets, money and other economic units — is a lens into the future of the “new world economy.” But it’s misunderstood, disparaged, cheated and even sentimentalized by the national media portraying it from its Big Brother perspective. Puro Border is a remedy to that bias, creating a collage rooted in the best writing from both sides of the border, plus photographs and grafitti (corr |
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Puro Border: Dispatches, Snapshots & Graffiti from La Frontera $9.5 New – The magazine “Traffic “got it wrong! The Border-with its frantic commerce in drugs, human beings, electronic gadgets, money and other economic units-is a lens into the future of the “new world economy.” But it’s misunderstood, disparaged, cheated and even sentimentalized by the national media portraying it from its Big Brother perspective. “Puro Border “is a remedy to that bias, creating a collage rooted in the best writing from both sides of the border, plus photographs and grafitti (corr |
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Real-World Interfacing with Your PC, 2e $70.72 New – If you’re an electronics hobbyist, it’s probably a good bet that among your electronic gadgets is a personal computer. It’s also a good bet that you’d like to use that PC for more than word processing and game playing. The thing that’s held you back is a basic understanding of how to get electronic signals in and out of your PC. Real-World Interfacing With Your PC, Second Edition provides you with all the information you need to use your PC’s parallel port as a gateway to real world elect |
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Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to Gadgets and Gizmos $4.6 Author Sandy Berger is the host of the AARP Webplace Computers and Technology website, and is the perfect host to guide you through the world of electronic devices. Sandy”s easy-reading style and bite-sized chunks of information are just a few of the reasons why she has been dubbed the Martha Stewart of e-learning. Sandy will introduce you to the latest electronic toys and devices, including digital cameras, computer devices such as voice-recognition and magnification software, cell phones and more. You”ll find out what you should purchase to improve a specific aspect of your life Sandy will explain how they all work so you can use it for your enjoyment. There is much to learn and keep up-to-date with when it comes to technology. Let Sandy help guide your way through her new Great Age Guide book series! |
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Save Your License: A Driver’s Survival Guide $3.23 New – Practical advice by an opponent of the fifty-five mph speed limit on avoiding radar traps, and speeding tickets, with a series of evasive maneuvers designed to outwit traffic cops, courts and electronic gadgets |
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Sew What! Bags: 18 Pattern-Free Projects You Can Customize to Fit Your Needs $6.91 New – As the plastic bag is increasingly banished from stores, the cloth bag is stepping up to save the day. Whether toting groceries, books, baby supplies, gardening tools, or a wallet and some electronic gadgets, eco-conscious crafters will find a bag design to fit their needs in “Sew What! Bags,” The focus is on simple, pattern-free sewing that requires no previous experience — just an inventive spirit, some fun fabric, and a basic sewing machine. Author Lexie Barnes is a nationally known b |
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Shifting Gears: A Poetic Novelette $12.31 New – This book deals with how one teen who was caught in a fast-paced, instant gratification age of electronic games and gadgets, dealt with having to compete in the slower paced life that was thrust upon her by circumstances she experienced. |
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Smart Mama, Smart Money: Raising Happy, Healthy Kids Without Breaking the Bank $9.27 New – Lifestyle guru and author of Bitches on a Budget Rosalyn Hoffman knows it’s more important to spend time with kids than spend money “on” them. In “Smart Mama, Smart Money,” she offers intelligent, witty advice to help modern moms budget. From healthy foods and must-have toys to age- appropriate clothing, electronic gadgets, school and party supplies, and fun-filled family vacations, moms learn how to make savvy financial decisions to provide children with a nurturing upbringing- without sa |
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Splinter Cell Chaos Theory – Windows $7.98 2007. Japan’s creation of an Information Self Defense Force is deemed a violation of international law and of their own Constitution and ignites rising tensions between Japan, China and North Korea. Facing North Korean and Chinese blockades of shipping across the Korea Strait, Japan requests US assistance in accordance with American obligations under Article 9 of the Japanese Post War Constitution. Mounting evidence gathered by the I-SDF indicates that the devastation of the Japanese economy on the now infamous ‘Black Gold Day’ may have been caused by intentional Information Warfare attacks. As nations begin to mobilize and the United States activates the USS Clarence E Walsh, the world’s premiere Electronic and Information Warfare Platform and dispatches her to the region, Third Echelon gets wind of a small and seemingly unrelated incident that may end up having global repercussions…–Single Player: Advanced physics modeling enables rag doll physics, particle effects, and seamlessly dynamic environments-Achieve primary and Optional secondary objectives, and negotiate missions with multiple pathways-Inflict devastation on America’s enemies with the most advanced prototype weapons and gadgets, including electronic jammers and the newly customizable SC-20K modular weapons platform-Take command of an incredibly fluid and expanded variety of stealth maneuvers including covert combat knife kills, crushing submission holds, and swift assault moves-Take on enemies with clever A.I. that enables them to flank your position, take cover, and remember past events-Multiplayer: Play the first ever cooperative stealth action game. Coordinate infiltration missions with a partner against the A.I. Innovative joint strategies-The Spies v. Mercenaries mode from Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow makes a return with new gadgets, cooperative moves, humiliation moves, and new multiplayer modes-Windows XP / XP Professional / XP Home |
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Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD $39.99 Explore the conspiracy like never before with enhanced graphics that deliver a truly visceral action gaming experience. Included on one single disc exclusively for the Playstation 3 are Splinter Cell, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.SPLINTER CELLYou are Sam Fisher, part of an elite black-op US government agency on a mission to uncover enemy intelligence and protect the country at all costs. Failure of this mission will force the government to turn its back on you, and erase your identity from existence.SPLINTER CELL: PANDORA TOMORROWCrank up the action and intensity in this sequel to the original Splinter Cell stealth action hit. Sam Fisher returns with all-new moves, gadgets, and weapon modes.SPLINTER CELL: CHAOS THEORYEncounter a new level of conspiracy and security threat in the digital age. Warfare has turned electronic as Sam Fisher must stop at nothing to eliminate some of the world’s most perilous agents and prevent an apocalyptic onset of global information warfare. |
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Technology and Psychological Well-Being $38.39 New – In the modern world we are surrounded by technology. Gadgets such as cell phones, portable computers, and electronic diaries accompany us throughout the day. But is this a good thing? Are we being served by these technological wonders, or have we become enslaved by them? Does constant availability via technology make us more efficient or more stressed? Is our ability to connect with others all over the world, day or night, making us more sociable or turning us into recluses in a virtual wo |
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The Gadget Guru’s Guide to the Best $36.47 New – Drawing on his many years of experience as a consumer reporter, the “Today” show’s Gadget Guru delivers a comprehensive guide to all the best new tools, appliances, housewares, and electronic gadgets. |
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The New York Times Circuits $52.5 New – This collection of essays, culled from the “Circuits” section of the New York Times, illuminates the world of technology by profiling many gadgets and gismos that have impacted modern living, like remote controls, electronic fences, and ATMs. |
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The Third Element: A Brief History of Electronics $15.4 New – The Third Element gives a glimpse of the history of electronics from its beginnings in Biblical times up to the computer era, about 1980. Without burdening the reader with technical details, it gives an idea of some of the problems that the pioneers of this industry faced and how many of our marvelous electronic gadgets came into being. Electronics is just a further development of the electrical sciences; this book describes the contributions made by the earliest experimenters, leading up |
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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell 3D – Nintendo 3DS $29.99 Tom Clancy Splinter Cell 3D is a handheld Stealth-Action game coming exclusively to the Nintendo 3DS. One of the most highly anticipated handheld games of 2011, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell 3D reveals a whole new dimension to the iconic series protagonist, Sam Fisher, as well as the Splinter Cell series through the advanced stereoscopic 3D functionality of the 3DS. Features include: sharp 3DS graphics in all areas of the game, new button mapping utilizing the Slide and Touch pad, enhanced weapons and improved puzzle-solving abilities. Sam Fisher is sent behind enemy lines in the Korean Peninsula to prevent WWIII, by investigating the responsible party that sunk the USS Clarence E Walsh, the United States’ most advanced cruiser. Through his investigation, Sam learns that the key parties who are planning to use the Masse Kernels to launch WWIII are war comrade Douglas Shetland, Displace International, and Admiral Otomo, the Third Echelon Information Self Defense Force (I-SDF) contact. The cutting edge Hardware of the new Nintendo 3DS allows Splinter Cell fans to play in immersive 3D and ability to interact with the game like nothing before. -Features: -The Sam Fisher Saga Continues – Step back into the shoes of rogue agent Sam Fisher and go deep behind enemy lines and infiltrate a terrorist plot -Immersive 3D Action – Game play, cinematic, maps, HUD, menus, loading screens and more are projected in stereoscopic 3D -Optimized Controls – New button mapping with the Slide Pad and Touch Pad gives the player seamless control to equip weapons and gadgets for more effective mission executions -Enhanced Weapons – Protagonist Sam Fisher is equipped with enhanced weapons and better gadgets to infiltrate the enemy: new fusion goggles, OCP electronic disabling device, wall mine, more add-ons for the SC-20K rifle, smoke and gas grenades -Infiltration Evolved – Lock picking is enhanced by utilizing the new Slide Pad to mimic the realism of lock picking; hacking has also evolved from |
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Toys for Boys: Giftbox $33.88 New – Tectum’s bestselling book is being relaunched in a compact paperback edition packaged in a festive gift box which includes a very special Toys For Boys wristwatch. Customized fashion accessories, hi-tech electronic gadgets and extraordinary motor vehicles play a leading role in the 432 pages of this tribute to the very best of exclusive top-of-the-range men’s gifts. These unique luxury products are especially designed for the style-conscious status-seeking consumer (or aspirant) for whom |
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Women and the Machine: Representations from the Spinning Wheel to the Electronic Age $2.72 New – Examining the depiction of women’s relationships to technology in art, literature, and advertising, Wosk–who is a professor of both literature and art–presents a rich study of women at work on spinning wheels, typewriters, bicycles, assembly lines, kitchen appliances, and other gadgets and machines. Her inquiry leads her from the 18th century to the 20th. |