Gizmo-Central http://www.gizmo-central.com Bringing you cool and crazy gizmos! Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:29:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Economy cardboard iPhone case http://www.gizmo-central.com/silly-gizmos/economy-cardboard-iphone-case/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/silly-gizmos/economy-cardboard-iphone-case/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:01:05 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1286 Cardboard iPhone carrying case
Has the economy hit you a bit hard recently so that you need to protect your iPhone while still maintaining your budget? This iPhone carrying case gives you the protection you desire at a wallet-friendly price!

With the average iPhone hitting your wallet for about $300, it's on most people's minds to place it in a protective case to help prevent damage. However, when you're looking at those chintzy plastic cases at the local store and see the shocking $25+ price tags, you're probably gonna feel ripped off (I know I did - "$25 for a tiny thin piece of plastic???")

Thanks to Case-Mate's iPhone Recession Case, you can protect your precious iPhone without breaking the bank. You can even get a customized version featuring Sharpie artwork! The case is made of durable, eco-friendly cardboard that can be recycled when you get the cash to upgrade to a more expensive case.

Get the Case-Mate iPhone Recession Case for 99 cents or get a "Bailout Bundle" of 10 cases for only $7.99!

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]]> http://www.gizmo-central.com/silly-gizmos/economy-cardboard-iphone-case/feed/ 0 Charge and sync a gigantic pile of iPhones and iPods at once http://www.gizmo-central.com/computer-gizmos/accessory/charge-and-sync-a-gigantic-pile-of-iphones-and-ipods-at-once/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/computer-gizmos/accessory/charge-and-sync-a-gigantic-pile-of-iphones-and-ipods-at-once/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:09:46 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1270 Parasync iPhone and iPod sync/charge station handles up to 20 devices
If you're rich enough to own up to 20 iPods and/or iPhones, you can probably afford to hire a servant to charge and sync all of your devices, but in the off-chance you want to do it yourself, check-out this massive docking station!

So, over the years, you've built-up quite a pile of iPods and maybe a few iPhones. Perhaps you have several people in your household who've done the same? Surely there aren't enough hours in the day to sync and charge them all one at a time, so thankfully, this Parasync iPod docking station comes to the rescue!

The Parasync lets you charge and sync up to TWENTY iPods and iPhones at once. Simply plug them all in, then connect the USB cable to your computer, and voila! All of the devices show-up in iTunes where your normal device setting take-over and do the heavy-lifting.

Of course, I jest about a household needing this (although I'm sure there's one out there somewhere) but it's perfect for places like museums who use iPods to deliver audio tours and stuff like that.

There's no price - you must ask for a quote which pretty much means it's way more than the average person will want to spend. Check-out the demo video:

For more information, check-out the Parasync yourself. [Thanks]

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]]> http://www.gizmo-central.com/computer-gizmos/accessory/charge-and-sync-a-gigantic-pile-of-iphones-and-ipods-at-once/feed/ 0 Review of X-mini II and X-mini MAX II http://www.gizmo-central.com/audio-gizmos/review-of-x-mini-ii-and-x-mini-max-ii/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/audio-gizmos/review-of-x-mini-ii-and-x-mini-max-ii/#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:06:41 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1197 X-mini logo
I was recently sent a couple of the new series II X-mini portable speaker systems to review here on the site. The X-mini series claims to deliver "Sound beyond size" and even comes with a faux warning label stating "Warning - Unbelievably Loud". So, do these tiny, inexpensive speakers live-up to those bold claims? Read-on to find-out...

After having both of the X-mini models in my home to play around with over the Holiday vacation, I'll give you my thoughts and review of these diminutive speakers. Just so you know, I have mainly used them with my iPhone 3G but these speakers will work with any audio device featuring a normal headphone jack.

Quick Conclusion:

The X-mini speakers do indeed play very loudly for their size and the sound quality surprised me. The tiny speakers certainly don't "boom" by any means, but the sound is clear and reasonably full for the size. Only at the highest volume levels did I experience any distortion. For music on-the-go, the X-mini speakers will get the job done when you don't want to use headphones.

Now, for the full details. Note that I'm covering both the X-mini II and the X-mini MAX II in this review.

The X-mini MAX II box

Packaging:

Both models of the X-mini come in a similarly styled box that is not much larger than a normal CD case in width and length. The boxes are easy to open and thankfully, there is none of that annoying packaging that is sealed shut and cuts your hands trying to open. Unpacking either model of the X-mini from the box is a 30 second process and doesn't produce a huge pile of waste.

What's In the Box:

The X-Mini II includes:

  • The single speaker X-mini II unit
  • Cloth carrying bag
  • Audio/charging cable w/velcro tie
  • User's guide

The X-mini MAX II includes:

  • The X-mini MAX II pair of speakers
  • Cloth carrying bag
  • Audio/charging cable w/velcro tie
  • Audio adapter cable for single speaker use
  • User's guide

Single speaker X-mini II connected to iPhone
Assembly / Setup / Design:

The single-speaker X-mini II is exceptionally easy to set-up. The speaker unit is self-contained and has the audio cable built-in and snapped into a convenient holding slot in the bottom. You simply un-snap the cord, plug it into your player, expand the bellows, turn it on, and you're set. The design is clean and simple. The fact that the X-mini II is self-contained really makes it easy to carry and quick to use.

The X-mini II controls are simple and consist of a volume knob and an on/off switch. There is a bright blue LED that indicates when the unit is powered-on. For charging, you connect the included USB cord and the LED glows red. The charging cord also has a headphone jack on it should you want a longer cord than the built-in three inch cord to connect with your audio source.

The dual-speaker X-mini MAX II is a bit more complex. While each speaker has a built-in battery, just like the regular X-mini II, there is not a self-contained cord. Instead, you have to use the (included) audio/USB cord to connect to both speaker's mini-USB connectors, which also double as the audio input, and then attach that to your audio player. The resulting setup does give you two speakers instead of one, but at the cost of having a cord chaining chaining everything together and getting in the way.

Single speaker X-mini MAX II connected to iPhone
Each of the MAX speakers has a blue LED when powered-on which changes to red when charging from the USB port. Each speaker has its own on/off switch, but curiously, there is no volume control on the MAX so you're limited to using your audio player to adjust the loudness.

One nifty feature of the MAX speakers is that they "stick" together when not being used thanks to some magnets built into the bottom of each unit. This makes them easy to separate and connect and there's no latches or hooks to break.

Both the X-mini II and the X-mini MAX II speakers have an interesting feature: you twist the top and bottom about 1/4 of an inch and the top and bottom pops apart to expose a plastic expanding bellow. This gives the tiny speakers a larger air volume to work with when listening, and when you're done, you simply press the halves back together and twist to lock.

The new series II in both X-mini lines has what they call a "buddy port". This is a 1/8" headphone jack that can be used to connect more X-minis together to get additional volume. For example, I took the MAX pair and connected the single Mini to it and made a three-speaker setup. It's an interesting setup and lets you hook many, many series II speakers together.

One potential concern if you're planning to keep the speakers in a bag is to ensure that pencils or other similarly shaped items don't poke the speaker cones. Both models of X-mini have the cones somewhat exposed and a pen could easily end-up making contact with the speaker cone. The included cloth carrying cases will help prevent this, but it would still be possible to cause damage to the speakers even inside the bag.

Build Quality:

Both models of X-mini are built of solid, matte black plastic. The plastic has an almost rubbery feel and the matte finish is far classier than the cheap looking shiny plastic you often find inexpensive devices these days. Holding the speakers in your hand gives you the impression that they are well-built. There is no creaking nor does the plastic flex when you press on it.

X-mini II with bellows open
When you expand the bellows in each speaker pod, the quality feel remains. I was expecting a flimsy feel when the speaker is "open" but the bellows appear to be made of a thicker plastic which keeps them sturdy.

The cables included with each set include a velcro tie which is a very nice touch. Too often, manufacturers don't include any type of cable management and you end-up with tangled wires from carrying in your purse, backpack, or whatever. With these velcro ties, you can neatly bundle the cords so they are organized and less likely to snag and break on other things in your bag.

The controls and ports are solid and don't flex when inserting the plugs.

Overall, the build quality of the X-mini and X-mini MAX II sets are "above average" in my opinion. For the week and a half I've owned them as of writing this, I have no complaints about the build quality and the speakers seem to be holding-up well to normal use.

Audio Quality:

The packaging for both sets of these speakers claims they are "unbelievably loud". I did find this to be true. I've had quite a bit of experience with building speakers in the past and thus I understand that a small-cone speaker cannot physically play loud bass or other low frequencies. Thus, I had no expectation that either X-mini model would "wow" me in that regard.

X-mini MAX II box contents
However, I was surprised by the sound these little things actually do put-out. Don't get me wrong, you won't ever mistake these for your set of high-end home stereo speakers, but for speakers that are only a couple inches long and battery powered, the sound is impressive.

At first, when I was testing the single-speaker X-mini II, I didn't know about the expanding bellow. I was listening to music with the speaker "collapsed". Yeah, yeah, I should read the instructions, but you know how it goes. Anyway, once I expanded the speaker, the sound quality in the lower-end of the spectrum improved significantly.

Obviously, the higher-end treble frequencies are present in the X-minis as the tiny speakers very much resemble a tweeter. But, the mids and upper-end bass is relatively full as well thanks to the expanding bellows.

As I write this, I'm listening to the Avatar movie soundtrack which is largely orchestral. There are some drums playing and I can actually hear a bit of fullness in the sound of the drum. It's far less "tinny" sounding that I ever expected from a speaker of this size!

I also listened to some Aerosmith and Crystal Method to cover several styles of music. I figured that some orchestra (Avatar), rock (Aerosmith) and electronica (Crystal Method) should cover most of the range of sounds out there. On all types of music, the highs were very strong and the lower the frequency, the more it dropped-off. However, listening was fully acceptable and pleasing especially for a very small portable system that I can easily carry.

Note that I did also test the speakers with a mega bass album from Techmaster P.E.B., as I always do. I was not expecting the X-minis to be able to reproduce any of the low-end 20Hz bass simply to due physics, and I was right. There is no "boom" in the X-minis, so if you're looking for rumbling, powerful bass, you probably already know to look elsewhere.

The X-mini II and X-mini MAX II performed nearly identically with the exception that the MAX has two speakers so they can get louder and also provide stereo sound.

As for the "unbelievably loud" claim, yes both the X-mini II and X-mini MAX II speakers do get much louder than I expected. At maximum volume, there is some distortion and the small speaker size causes the treble to become rather shrill, but backing the volume down just a bit brought the speakers back into a listenable range that was still quite loud.

X-mini MAX II connected to iPhone
Conclusion:

As usual, here's the bullet list everyone is probably skimming for:

X-mini II:
Pros:

  • Very compact.
  • Self contained battery and audio input cable.
  • Volume control.
  • Surprisingly good sound for the size.

Cons:

  • Small speaker means less bass.
  • Mono sound.

X-mini MAX II:
Pros:

  • Very compact for dual speakers.
  • Can use just one speaker if desired (like X-mini II above).
  • Self-contained rechargeable battery.
  • Surprisingly good sound for the size.

Cons:

  • Small speaker means less bass.
  • Cable management for dual speakers is less convenient.

I must say that these tiny little speakers surprised me. I had not heard of the X-mini lineup before I was sent these evaluation units, so I had no idea what to expect. The sound exceeded my expectations for a 20mm speaker, thanks in large part to the unique expanding bellows design. The fact that they have batteries built-in means that you don't need to connect them to a USB power source except to charge.

Personally, I expect to use the X-mini II single speaker the most simply due to the convenience of the built-in cord and simplicity. The stereo MAX II set will probably appeal to more people looking for "hang out music" with their friends, however. Either set is well-built, and sounds surprisingly good - and yes they are unexpectedly loud too if that's your thing. The prices are pretty cheap, too.

If you need an occasional speaker for use with your iPod, iPhone, or other portable audio player, check-out the single speaker X-mini II or the dual speaker X-mini MAX II. I think you'll like what you find. They aren't easy to find in stores (yet) but as word spreads, I'll bet you see them in-use all over.

CLICK HERE to order the single speaker X-mini II

CLICK HERE to order the dual speaker X-mini MAX II

X-mini logo The X-mini MAX II box Single speaker X-mini II connected to iPhone Single speaker X-mini MAX II connected to iPhone X-mini II with bellows open X-mini MAX II box contents X-mini MAX II connected to iPhone X-mini II and X-mini MAX II X-mini II box front X-mini II box back X-mini MAX II box bottom X-mini MAX II box back X-mini II box contents compared to pen for size X-mini II box contents compared to iPhone for size X-mini II side view showing USB charging port X-mini II side view showing buddy/audio input port The X-mini II built-in cable pulled-out The X-mini II powered-on The X-mini II built-in cable management The X-mini MAX II side view showing USB charging/audio ports The X-mini MAX II side view showing Buddy audio ports The X-mini MAX II side view showing on/off switches The X-mini MAX II side view showing decorative front with LED Showing the X-mini MAX II with open bellows Showing the X-mini MAX II from the top Showing the X-mini MAX II from the front Showing the X-mini MAX II magnetic latch on the bottom

CLICK HERE to order the single speaker X-mini II

CLICK HERE to order the dual speaker X-mini MAX II

I hope you enjoyed this review. For full disclosure, as stated above, I did receive no-cost evaluation units to do this review, but the opinions are entirely mine and derived from my own use of the products. Some links are affiliate links.

]]> http://www.gizmo-central.com/audio-gizmos/review-of-x-mini-ii-and-x-mini-max-ii/feed/ 0 Radio control metal detecting car http://www.gizmo-central.com/radio-control-gizmos/radio-control-metal-detecting-car/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/radio-control-gizmos/radio-control-metal-detecting-car/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:37:59 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1190 Metal detecting radio controlled car
Discover untold riches and treasure without leaving your beach chair with this radio controlled car with built-in metal detector.

Have you ever seen those commercials which show people using hand-held metal detectors, claiming that it's good exercise? Well, while the walking around may be better exercise than simply sitting on the couch, it may be too much to ask for the laziest of treasure seekers out there.

Enter this radio controlled metal-detecting car.

This fun little off-road-esque car can be driven around while you lounge in a beach chair. As you control the car at up to 25 feet away, it will signal you when it detects metal objects buried up to 4 inches deep. It even includes four fake dubloons you can find in case you live somewhere that a pirate never set eyes on.

Grab the radio controlled metal detecting car for $50. Just remember that if it actually finds anything, you'll have to get your lazy butt out of the chair to dig the loot out of the ground.

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Using the power of the wind, these LED hood ornaments bring peel-and-stick bling to any hoopty or fly ride.

Are you one of those people who loves to accessorize your cars? Do you add home-built wooden whale-tails, hack coffee cans to give the appearance of a performance exhaust, and generally add anything that lights-up to your car?

If so, these wind-powered LED hood ornaments are just your thing!

Crafted from the finest in cheap plastics, these little beauties have a small blade that is turned by the wind as you drive down the road. All of that green energy is used to light-up multiple colored LEDs which cause the plastic to glow. There's no complicated installation required -- just peel the backing off of the built-on adhesive and stick it wherever you please on your car, bicycle, or whatever.

Just imagine the chicks you'll get with one of these on your hold rustbucket. They'll melt when they see how concerned you are with wind energy. Just don't tell them that you added this LED wind-powered hood ornament for only $5.

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]]> http://www.gizmo-central.com/automobile-gizmos/peel-and-stick-led-hood-ornaments/feed/ 1 GPS car mirror helps you avoid speedtraps and cameras http://www.gizmo-central.com/automobile-gizmos/gps-car-mirror-helps-you-avoid-speedtraps-and-cameras/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/automobile-gizmos/gps-car-mirror-helps-you-avoid-speedtraps-and-cameras/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:32:02 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1179 Automobile mirror that has built-in GPS to help locate red light cameras and speed traps
If you want to automatically keep track of red-light cameras and speed traps, and be informed whenever you're near one, this GPS based automobile mirror is exactly what you need.

If you're one of those people who drives a little bit too fast and is constantly worried about getting a speeding ticket, or you're an exceptionally unsafe driver to likes to run red lights (you shouldn't do that, BTW) then you're probably on the lookout for ways to avoid getting tickets.

If you grab this GPS based red-light and speedtrap detecting mirror, you'll have automatic protection as you careen unsafely everywhere you go. The mirror has a built-in database of speed traps and red light cameras which can be updated via their website. You can also add your own "points of interest". When the GPS in the mirror detects you getting near one of these points, it will announce to you using a voice and also the LEDs on the display.

The Cheetah GPSMirror is not entirely for people looking to break the law and drive unsafely though, as it also has a warning if you're exceeding the speed limit, which will be good for those looking to actually stay within the law.

Grab your Cheetah GPS Mirror Speed & Red Light Detector car mirror for around $280. It's not cheap, but it's cheaper than getting tickets from The Man. Of course, you should never be speeding or running red lights in the first place, so perhaps you can save yourself some money (and possibly your life) by simply driving in an acceptable manner.

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]]> http://www.gizmo-central.com/automobile-gizmos/gps-car-mirror-helps-you-avoid-speedtraps-and-cameras/feed/ 0 Pyramid power plug solves wall wart problems http://www.gizmo-central.com/computer-gizmos/accessory/pyramid-power-plug-solves-wall-wart-problems/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/computer-gizmos/accessory/pyramid-power-plug-solves-wall-wart-problems/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:24:12 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1170 Powramid outlet strip works with AC adapters too large for normal strips
With the huge number of wall warts we all have for our various electronics gadgets, it's become difficult to find plugs for them all. Not any longer with the Powramid.

It seems that ever electronic gizmo you buy today comes with its own AC adapter, or "wall wart" due to the blocky shape that hangs from the power outlets. The problem with these large power adapters is that they block neighboring outlets so you can often only get a single adapted plugged into a normal outlet.

That's where the self-proclaimed "new shape of power" Powramid comes-in. Its special shape allows you to plug bulky, blocky AC adapters into its six outlets which are arranged in a circle and at an angle to allow extra room. There is an LED indicating surge protection and also a handy on/off switch at the peak of the pyramid-like shape.

So, if you have more wall-warts than you can fit into your outlets, check-out the Powramid for about $30 or so.

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]]> http://www.gizmo-central.com/computer-gizmos/accessory/pyramid-power-plug-solves-wall-wart-problems/feed/ 4 A sarcophagus of facial tissues http://www.gizmo-central.com/household-gizmos/bathroom/a-sarcophagus-of-facial-tissues/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/household-gizmos/bathroom/a-sarcophagus-of-facial-tissues/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:02:19 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1164 Egyptian styled King Tut tissue box holder
Blow your nose like an Egyptian king when you pull tissues from this King Tut burial mask tissue box.

So, you're at the grocery store looking at the myriad of different designs of tissue boxes. They range from pastels to various floral patterns... but none really catch your eye. They're all too boring.

Instead, put your tissue box inside this King Tut tissue dispenser. It's hand-painted and modeled after the famous burial mask of they Egyptian boy king. The box holds almost any standard sized box of tissues.

So, whenever you're on an archeology mission mining your nose for treasure, you will always be able to feel like you found treasure when you grab a tissue from this King Tut tissue holder for only $25!

]]> http://www.gizmo-central.com/household-gizmos/bathroom/a-sarcophagus-of-facial-tissues/feed/ 1 Charge your phone or iPod on the run http://www.gizmo-central.com/telephone-gizmos/charge-your-phone-or-ipod-on-the-run/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/telephone-gizmos/charge-your-phone-or-ipod-on-the-run/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:07:06 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1158 Portable charger for your phone runs off of normal sized AA batteries
Never be caught with a dead phone battery, whether you use a regular phone or smart phone/iPhone.

This handy little gizmo lets you charge your Nokia, Samsung, LG, Palm, iPhone, Blackberry, and pretty much any other phone while you're on the road. It uses a couple of regular Energizer lithium batteries, which can be bought at any mega-mart or grocery store, and dumps their energy into your phone.

With this pocket-sized charger, you don't have to worry about sitting near an outlet in the airport, hoping your phone will charge before the next flight. Or, you can charge your phone while driving in a rental car when you forgot your car charger (or if you don't even have one!)

There are two versions of the Energizer Energi To Go -- one that has a mini-USB connector and one that covers LG/Samsung/Nokia/Palm. Oh, and you iPhone and iPod users aren't left-out either as there is a version specifically for charging the iPhone and iPod. All are under $30.

]]> http://www.gizmo-central.com/telephone-gizmos/charge-your-phone-or-ipod-on-the-run/feed/ 3 Carry lots of beer everywhere you go http://www.gizmo-central.com/food-gizmos/carry-lots-of-beer-everywhere-you-go/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/food-gizmos/carry-lots-of-beer-everywhere-you-go/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:52:25 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1152 Camo beer holster holds an entire 6-pack around your waists
Whether you're going to 4th of July concerts or simply having a BBQ and never want to risk having a hydration outage, this beer holster will be right there with you, providing the 12 ounce nourishment you require.

OK, yeah, another beer post. What can I say? We're approaching the 4th of July and it's the season to be outdoors and if you're like most people, drinking beer!

This wonderful piece of redneck engineering allows you to carry an entire six pack with you, leaving both hands free for whatever else you're up to. The beer holster has an adjustable strap, which is important considering that you're sure to be losing your own six-pack. And, it comes in a killer camouflage pattern so you can sneak around forests while getting wasted, or just look cool at the local NASCAR event.

Grab a Redneck Beer Holster for only $13 and be prepared for the hot weather of July and August!

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