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Declare your Geekiness in style with this video watch
Remember those super cool calculator watches from the 1980s? Well, if you had one of those back then, you will definitely want one of these new video watches now! The one pictured here is available from ThinkGeek for about $79 US. Features include: A 128 x 128 pixel full color OLED screen (better picture and uses less energy than LCD) 2 GB flash memory Built-in microphone Audio and video playback ...
It’s Wafer-Thin: the New MacBook Air
Have you seen the new ultra-thin laptop from Apple? It looks amazing! Even when it’s all folded up, the MacBook Air (sounds kind of like a shoe by Nike) is just 0.76 inches wide. I was trying to visualize that, and I stacked up a couple of CD jewel cases on my desk and got out the ruler. Although my old-fashioned wooden ruler is not exactly a precision instrument, I would guess that the two ...
I Am SOOO Not “With It”
I was talking with another mom (name withheld to protect the un-cool) yesterday, and she said she had asked her favorite babysitter where Hollister is. She’d been noticing a lot of the young people wearing shirts from Hollister, and figured it must be a popular place to visit. The teenager (a very sweet 18 year old) told her that Hollister is not a vacation destination. It’s a clothing...
Never Knew I Needed a Laser Until I Saw This One
Wow! This Hercules laser looks amazing. Besides that, I’m sure it has some very useful, scientific, real-world applications. Among the capabilities listed on the Laserglow site, it is visible in direct sun, can light a fireworks fuse, pop a balloon, cut through electrical tape, and even burn through plastic. Well, what the heck have I been doing popping my balloons and cutting tape the old f...
