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EPISODE 77

No links today... just a bunch of random clips.

So this flashback episode isn't necessarily a propos (of) nothing. Gifts are gifts, and these gifts might still be a good idea...?

Listen now: Download today's podcast

EPISODE 68

A phone strap that gives a charge

Desk that travels with you

Discovery alarm clock: Galileo would love this one

HP's A826 Home Photo Center Printer

Heated keyboard

Natural Wave requires radiator, hot beverage, various pastries

Make anything looked like brushed steel coated with Steel paint!

Personalized pop art

EPISODE 93

iPhone 2! (Rumor roundup)
http://blogs.wsj.com/biztech/2008/06/05/new-iphone-rumor-roundup/?mod=googlenews_wsj

Sanyo Xacti HD1000 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-HD1000-Definition-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B000V79G0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1212700827&sr=8-1

World’s most expensive bathtub
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/24/water-games-technologies-red-diamond-bath-tub-features-hdtvs-ce/

The Onion movie
http://www.uncrate.com/men/entertainment/dvd/the-onion-movie/

A remote control that needs no batteries
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/06/a_remote_contro_1.php

Wrex the Dawg is probably not an adequate replacement for a real dog
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/06/wrex_the_dawg_i.php

Pimp your bedroom with colorful under-bed lights
http://www.chipchick.com/2008/06/pimp_your_bedroom_with_colorful_under_bed_lights_.html

Apropos (of) nothing:
Balanzza luggage scale
http://www.popgadget.net/2008/06/balanzza_luggag.php

Why didn’t I think of that!?
Hot diggity dog! The toaster that’s perfect for late-night munchies
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/06/hot_dog_toaster.html

What the hell!? (Thanks, Steve!)
This is what happens when Gameboys and platforms collide
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/06/this_is_what_happens_when_gameboys_and_platforms_collide.html

PinkWatch:
Pink Leather ID Card Holder
http://www.savvy-chick.net/love/pink-leather-id-card-holder/

Voice mail:

Anonymous Musician:
The new Guy’s Guy

E-mail

wow - SomethingStore.com - random, surprise gifts for $10 each…

http://unclutterer.com/2008/06/05/somethingstore-randomly-sends-you-clutter/
http://www.somethingstore.com/

If you like random, surprise gifts and are okay with risking further clutter in your abode - this is the site for you! Actually, this would probably be a great idea as a random or gag gift between friends

Each ’something’ cost $10 (free shipping). This kind reminds me of the ‘bag-o-crap’ offerings from Woot.com. Honestly, this really could be a clever and fun money-making idea…

Best,
Shalin

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Sex and the City movie brainwashed the Buffalo girls

Hey Molly and Kelly, (and jason too!)

I work at a club in downtown Buffalo, NY, and last Friday night we were inundated by a large number of middle aged women, who barged in demanding dance music and martinis. I sat in the DJ booth scratching my head, wondering what could be the cause of this phenomenon when I realized that Sex and the City had just opened across the street. No doubt, these women came out of the theater and ran to the closest gay club in town, determined to break it down just like Kim Cattrall. If that wasn’t enough, 4 girls from Skyy vodka came in and passed around passion fruit martinis in collaboration with the movie release. Then the clock struck one, and all the women realized that they don’t live the illustrious life of the four NYC socialites and went home…

Love the Show!
Nate

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Ya’ll were really funny last week. here’s the pictures that popped into my head while listening.

Well, *the movie* made a ton of money last weekend and is now, apparently the new banner of feminism. I would like to declare myself not a fan. Thanks for making fun of it last week. Somehow I think now it’s anti-feminist to be a girl and not really like the show/movie.

Good luck to Kelly, look forward to your return.

Sheala, Georgia

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Hey Gadgettsters,

In episode 92 you talked about the donut BBQ and the idea of the “beer dinghy” came up. This, of course, begs the question…

Can I jack my dinghy?

kevin

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Here’s my celebrity douche story:

I am at the U.S. Open in 2005 and I’m standing in a huge walkway that is between Armstrong and GrandStand (I know someone in the audience knows what I’m talking about) And who do I see approaching me in the distance. It’s John McEnroe. So when he almost is near me I say “Hey, John” as he replies with… Nothing! Sniff sniff. I know he saw me and heard me but after I said hi he didn’t even look at me. He walked right past me, up the stairs and into the broadcast booth at which point my dad yells “Jackass!” Who would not even say hi to an innocent twelve year old boy. We were the only ones in the walkway so there is no excuse like he didn’t hear me at didn’t notice me, It was just pure Douche-ness.
Douche Factor on the Douche-o-meter: Douchetastic

Love the show.
Marco

P.S. Who is going to take Kelly’s place while she’s gone?

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Kelly,
I do not blame you for being afraid of excess lighter fluid. Once, I put an insane amount on to light a fire, and when my family and I made marshmallows, they turned green from all the chemicals. GROSS

Miles

EPISODE 92

A TV phone that Spongebob would appreciate
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9954140-1.html

Take to the seas, it’s barbecue time!
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9954596-1.html

Baja BBQ
http://www.core77.com/blog/events/baja_bbq_9953.asp

Always be ready for battle with a squirt-gun coffee table
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/always_be_ready.php

Dutch claim world’s first solar speedboat
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9951260-1.html

The Dough-nu-matic: Homer Simpson would be having a field day
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/05/the_doughnumati.html

Kill me:
Best Buy’s Geek Squad jumps on ‘Sex’ fever
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-9954973-36.html

SheZoom. It’s “for women.”
http://www.shezoom.com/

PRETTY!
Astrodea Celestial Watch puts the universe right at your wrist
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/astrodea_celest.php

Fiber-optic art
http://www.sharonmarston.com/

Tool Time
Freehand wrist storage puts your pocket on your wrist
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/freehand_wrist.php

VOICEMAIL:

Alberto - A new segment!

(Celebrity siting) E-MAIL(s):

Hey guys, you asked for people to write in with their celebrity sightings.
I just wanted to share with you briefly that I met the entire Dave Matthews
Band outside of the Minneapolis Target Center in November of 2005. I was
star struck and they were all extremely polite individuals. I got pictures
with them and had them sign my ticket; it was incredible. Anyways, thanks
for the podcast, peace.

fili0047

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Since Molly asked: my only random celebrity sighting was when I saw
Paul Walker (of “The Fast and the Furious,” etc.) in the small Central
American country of El Salvador in 2005. I was there visiting my
friend’s family, and one night we all went to an Argentinian
restaurant to celebrate his cousin’s 19th birthday. She got quite the
unexpected surprise when Mr. Walker strolled into the restaurant. Our
waitress went over to his table and returned with a very nice birthday
wish he had scribbled onto a napkin. He even paused for a picture
with her as he returned from the restroom. Needless to say, she spent
the rest of the evening on her cell phone calling each and every one
of her friends. (It turns out that El Salvador is somewhat of a mecca
for surfers which is why he was there in the first place.)

Roy

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Maybe 20-ish years ago I was in, of all places, the Little Rock, Ark., airport looking out the windows into the kind of ridiculous fog that limits your visibility to maybe 4′. It was at this point that I heard someone SCREAMING about how ridiculous it was that planes weren’t taking off and I actually heard the phrase “do you know who I am?”

It was Jerry Van Dyke. Not Dick - Jerry.

Was kinda surreal to see Luther from “Coach” yelling obscenities at hapless ticket agents.

In retrospect I wish I had had the “Douche Cards” on me at the time.

Snit

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Hey Gadgettes,
I was in O’Hare a couple of years ago on my way back home from Chicago. My flight was delayed, so I decided to get some eats in the food court. It was the last day of Lollapalooza. I was waiting in line at the Burger King when a blur of eyeliner and hairspray cut in front of me. Turns out it was Jared Leto’s band 30 Seconds to Mars, and they got in line with their roadie. I was tired and I’ve also done the whole partner-in-line cut, so I didn’t pick a fight. Well, every member of the band decided to order on a separate ticket. Jared was last, and he had a long (LONG) order. Then he couldn’t find the money, so he had to ask his bandmates for cash in the form of quarters. By this time, I was FREAKING OUT. There was one greasy actor keeping me from the greasy pit that I call love. It had been like fifteen minutes, and I was freaking hungry! As I finally walked away with my foodstuffs, I saw him bring back his order, complaining that they didn’t put enough ketchup on his burger and he ordered them to make his order over.
Grade-A Douche.

Jay

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OMG Jason’s wife exists! It’s not Molly!

I once rode in a hotel elevator with George Takei. I got in and, like
Molly didn’t make a big deal. I just smiled. He left before me and he
said ‘have a nice day.” His voice is soooo deep, it’s hard to believe
it comes from that tiny body! I was giddy.

Also, Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) did my friend’s incoming voice mail
message for him once; and he sounds like 3PO, but really tired.

Sheala

EPISODE 91

Frog Design Digital Escape, the virtual reality mask with smells
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/frog_design_dre.php

Fake TV: the continuing appearance of useless products
http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/ fake_tv_the_continuing_appearance_of_useless_products_9892.asp

Laptop backpacks for motherly computer owners
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9941374-1.html

Dynamizer humanoid robot mows your lawn, does your bidding
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/dynamizer_human.php

Digifire, clean-burning fireplaces for the 22nd century
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/digifire_cleanb.php

This week in Hello Kitty:
Hello Kitty named Japan tourism ambassador (thanks, everyone!)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24708771/

A propos (of) nothing
Ex-BoyfriendJewelry.com lets you unload unwanted memories
http://www.chipchick.com/2008/05/ ex-boyfriendjewelrycom_lets_you_unload_unwanted_memories.html

Why didn’t I think of that?: The douche card
http://www.uncrate.com/men/style/accessories/the-douche-card/

Pink Watch:
SimpleTech Signature Mini
http://reviews.cnet.com/hard-drives/ simpletech-signature-mini-320gb/4505-3186_7-32865104.html

What the hell?
FujiFilm’s Z200FD with “love timer” tells you when it’s over
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/ fujifilms-z200fd-with-love-timer-tells-you-when-its-over/

Voicemail:
Jason’s wife:
A BREAKTHROUGH with Jason’s mother-in-law!

E-mail

Flintstones Bigwheel!!!!

I just saw this in Make: magazine: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/11/ flinstones_toddler_wheels.html

Enjoy,
Shalin

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Hey Gadgettes.

Mark from Australia, who dislikes alarm noises here, I wanted to let you know that i have set up (i think) a Twitter account for Gadgettes with a twitterfeed running from your blog. Hope you like it. If you guys want access let me know and i’ll send you the passwords.

LTS,
Mark

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Dear Jason,

I am one of those listeners who enjoys falling asleep listening to Gadgettes, of course I listen to it again for the content when I’m awake, but there is no need for that evil alarm clock sound, especially at the end of the podcast when I’m nice and out. Playing it twice in the last episode was just gratuitous obnoxiousness on your part and then you made me go to bed angry.

Don’t do that again!
Julia

EPISODE 90

The KickTrack
http://medgadget.com/archives/2007/12/baby_kick_counter.html

Fusion man soars above Swiss Alps on Personal Jet Wing
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/05/14/ photos.rocketman/index.html

Japan plans face recognition cigarette vending machines
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/japan_plans_fac.php

Analyst: Amazon.com’s Kindle to generate $750 million by 2010
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9945112-1.html

Space shuttle bunk bed
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/blast_off_to_sl.php

Why teach your kids to walk when they can drive?
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/why_teach_your.php

Why didn’t I think of that?
If Only Peanut Butter Came In This Double-Ended Jar
http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/05/15/ if-only-peanut-butter-came-in-this-double-ended-jar/

Grilling Tool Light
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/grilling_tool_l.php

Hot Asian gadgets: No eay edition
Solar-powered bra? I say what now?
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/solarpowered_br.php

PinkWatch:
Creative Vado camcorder, portable YouTube studio for less than $100
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/creative_vado_c.php

It’s about time (thanks, Liz!)
http://www.geekologie.com/2008/05/ another_annoying_alarm_clock_t.php
“It might succeed in waking me up but I’d start the day frustrated & angry. Think Hulk…alarm clock go smashie smashie. Or I’d just give up, unplug the thing, and sleep through the first few hours of work. Fail.”

VOICE MAIL:
Anonymous (Tony, we know it’s you.) with headphone pricing recommendations

E-MAIL:

Aaargh Gadgettes! Alarm clock noise = sucks= hate it!!!!!

Please kill it dead. Thank you.

Love. The. Show.

--Mark

If i could get this, i would. I mean seriously. It’s not even hello-kitty pink. it’s red. and i love it.

http://www.kittyhell.com/2008/05/06/hello-kitty-robomop/

OK, but seriously, how scared would you be if you were sitting on the couch and a red doo-dad thingie is scooting around your feet. Awesome.

EPISODE 89

The photograph-to-digital-picture converter
http://www.popgadget.net/2008/05/the_photograph.php

Track your missing purse via GPS
http://www.popgadget.net/2008/05/track_your_hand.php

What Molly thinks you should buy
http://themolly.com/blog/?p=73

What Molly got her mom for Mother’s Day:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-QuickCam-Deluxe-for-Notebooks/ dp/B000O9GGLY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5?ie=UTF8&s= electronics&qid=1210278711&sr=8-5

A headset for Mom that’s not even pink!
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9937849-1.html

10 gadgets you should NEVER buy your mom
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/10_gadgets_you.php

PinkWatch: Mother’s Day edition
'Blush' earbuds for Mother’s Day: For fashion-forward moms
http://www.popgadget.net/2008/05/blush_earbuds_f.php

The robot segment: Mother’s Day edition
A robot to cook you breakfast in bed!
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/robot_taught_vi.php

It’s about time:
Wake up to some early morning shooting with the laser target alarm clock
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/05/wake_up_to_some.html

PRETTY:
Perfect ice spheres for high-class cocktails
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/perfect_ice_sph.php

VOICEMAIL:
Brock: How to 'recycle' plastic bags

Bill from Portland: What to do for your 100th show.

E-MAIL:

As mommies yourselves and Jason, I was hoping this week’s episode would be dedicated to Mother’s Day. My mom is a total luddite, but I try to keep her somewhat in touch with technology. I was hoping you three might have some suggestions for me.

Thanks,
Dr. Karl

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Oh, wow. This amazes me. When I saw this I thought of Kelly talking bout how much she loves lists in Episode 75.

http://www.savvy-chick.net/love/keyboard-organizer/

Brock

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Hey Gadgettes

Just wanted to say thanks for doing the “Scaring the bejesus out of us” episode. I listen to podcasts at work to pass the time. So after all the creepy-crawly talk I’m now sitting in my cubicle trying very hard not to do the “OMG I think there’s a bug on me!!!!” dance. Thanks…thanks for that. Between this and the random giggles when the Gadgettes band randomly bursts out into song/chicken noises or at one of Molly’s famous rants, my coworkers must surely think I’m a little bit nuts.

Liz “I don’t have a cool tagline/nickname” from IL

P.S. This is a bit old so you may have seen this already. If you thought the Nubrella was bad you should see the UFO Cap.
http://www.geekologie.com/2008/04/ufocap_keeps_you_dry_abstinent.php

EPISODE 88

Robometer concept device promises to help you feel happy
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/01/ robometer-concept-device-promises-to-help-you-feel-happy/

BAE Systems working on spider-bots, other ways to scare you to death
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/01/ bae-systems-working-on-spider-bots-other-ways-to-scare-you-to-d/

Coffin sofa brings creepy furniture to new extremes
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/coffin_sofa_bri.php

Push-kun, the cute robot with the menacing silhouette
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/pushkun_the_cut.php

ABB FlexPicker robot’s legs move so fast it’s scary
http://gizmodo.com/371917/ abb-flexpicker-robots-legs-move-so-fast-its-scary

Bloomframe folding balcony
http://www.popgadget.net/2008/04/bloomframe_fold.php

Why didn’t I think of that!?
Transforming heels
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/transformers_ca.php

PRETTY
The most beautiful bathtub ever
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/is_this_the_mos.php

What the hell!?
$12,000 is too much to pay for a CD player shaped like a UFO
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/12000_is_too_mu.php

This week in Hello Kitty
Travis:
http://www.kittyhell.com/2007/11/08/hello-kitty-douche/

Shalin SkyMall segment
Street scene photo frame
http://www.skymall.com/shopping/search.htm

VOICE MAIL:
Quinn: why you need a jewel-encrusted XLR cable

E-MAIL:

AH HA!

Molly, you said the iPhone cannot record video, but BEHOLD THE MAGESTY!

http://gizmodo.com/384293/ first-iphone-video-recorder-software-with-audio

That’s two megapixal goodness!

--zaxslash

Hey,

Yesterday I was wandering around the internet and I remembered the awesomeness that is “Jack My Thingie.” So, I went to JackMyThingie.com and heard Molly say, “Jack My Thingie with an ‘ie’ in quotes [returns] no results [in google].” So I googled it, and I just wanted to let you know that only eight weeks after its creation, “Jack My Thingie” now returns 1,460 results in google!! LOL

Just thought you’d be glad to know,
--Jeff (first-time e-mailer, long-time listener (really long-time actually, like Gadget Girls long-time))

Artist and maybe genius? At least the umbrella is very cool. Some (most) of her other things are just weird. I like the folding music thing too.

http://jooyounpaek.com/politeumbrella.html

--Roger
Palm Beach County, Florida

Hey Molly, you said on this week’s show that you were fed up with your Zune and were considering an iPod touch to replace it. I am going to the university of Montana next year (go griz!) where they do not have AT&T service or iPhones. I considered jailbreaking one when my nano died (may it rest in peace) but didnt want to risk losing phone service every time a software update came out, so I got a touch. It is the greatest mp3 player I’ve ever used. Its got some kinks, but in general, its great. And I can keep my trusty Razr. Hope you find a replacement for your Zune!

By the way, one of my friends bought a first generation Zune and also hated it, and then it did him a favor and died after six months. I don't think you and he are the only ones.

Love the podcast,

--Tyler

EPISODE 87

New Dell PC made from ‘bamboo, bottles, and jugs’
http://www.hippyshopper.com/2008/04/new_dell_pc_mad.html

Asus' bamboo laptops
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9926662-1.html

Fujitsu shuns bamboo, goes with cedar
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9916945-1.html

Cowon does burl walnut
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9927855-1.html

No wind-up: The self-powered vibrator
http://www.hippyshopper.com/2008/04/no_windup_the_s.html

Terrapass
http://www.terrapass.com/

Pingg
http://www.pingg.com/

PinkWatch:
Elsa Pataky and the LG Black Addict Washing Machine: Because women love to do laundry in heels?
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/04/elisa_pataky_an.html

Hello Kitty watch
Hello Kitty cocaine (thanks, Cameron!)
http://www.kittyhell.com/2008/04/17/hello-kitty-cocaine/

Tool time
Tooliest pants we’ve ever seen
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/ keyboard-infused-pants-make-it-okay-to-grab-your-crotch/

What the hell?
B&O: Get your paws off our ‘TouchLess’ remote
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9927620-1.html

VOICE MAIL:
Casey:
The fear of sharks!

E-MAIL:

Hey Gadgettes,

I saw these and thought instantly of you!

http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/1284/ neutrik-crystal-xlr-connector-is-bedazzled

I am intrigued as to which market they are trying to sell these to?
Possibly the 13-year-old girl who owns her own recording studio?

Love the show,

Iain from the UK

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Hey its Brad from Buffalo, N.Y., and i have two things to say (AND PLEASE ANSWER BECAUSE THE HEADS OF ME AND MY FRIENDS ARE LITERALLY SPINNING OVER THE SECOND QUESTION)

The first i bet you will find on your own, but its another crazy MacBook Air completely covered in gold (which I’m guessing makes it heavier and thicker, which completely defeats the point of the overpriced laptop). But as a bonus, that didn’t come with the other glammed-up MacBook Airs, it also has a matching super drive in gold. Here's the link via Engadget.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/22/ gold-plated-macbook-air-breaks-steve-jobs-heart/

SECONDLY MOLLY, who do you choose, Apple or Microsoft? You admitted on the Crave blog you don’t like your Zune anymore and you say that you will go back to iPods. But you always have problems with the iPods, too. Also you don’t like Vista, but i don’t thing you are going to buy a bunch of Macs anytime soon cause it also seems like you don’t like those, either. What will you do?

Your only option seems like Linux on the Asus Eee PC and a iRiver player. As for the iPhone you said you will get, I think your screwed there.

Love the show. Can't get enough. PLEASE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.