GeekToys - Cool Gear For Techies
by Staff Reports
Roadmaster Scrolling Digital License Plate Frame Pimp your ride! Perfect for summer road trips, the Roadmaster Scrolling License Plate Frame lets you personalize your car with your own messages or ads that scroll on your license plate or in the back window of your car. Multiple messages can be combined or repeated and the speed and brightness of the LED can be adjusted with the included wireless remote. [ www.roadmasterusa.com $59 ]
Harman Kardon Drive + Play 2 The Drive + Play 2 can be used to select and play music from iPods and USB-enabled devices through the car’s audio system. It features a 3.5-inch full color screen hooked up to a small digital-audio hub. All controls are made via a sleek wireless knob. The Drive + Play 2 relies on an FM signal (either via a wireless transmitter or a car’s wired antenna) or a line-in connection to play audio via a car’s speakers. [ www.harmankardon.com $400 ]
Worx WG712 Electric Lawn Mower For eco-conscious consumers and techies, the Worx Electric Lawn Mower cuts out gas-guzzling lawn mowing that blows out as much pollution as a dozen cars. This rugged yet lightweight electric mower is perfect for small yards and homes with limited storage space. The Worx WH712 sports a 13 amp mower that provides ample cutting power for the 16” blade and the cutting deck easily adjusts from 3/4” to 2 3/4” with the one-hand mechanism. [ www.worxpowertools.com $219 ]
Wooden USB Memory Sticks This USB memory stick artistic concept by Dutch company OOOMS brings the beauty of natural wood to your everyday life. Each 1GB or 2GB USB 2.0 memory stick is a unique conversation piece. It is a striking juxtaposition to see these classic wooden creations stuck alonside the postmodern lines of our cutting-edge laptops. [ www.dynamism.com $89/1GB, $129/2GB ]
Alpine iDA-X001 As a true child of the digital age, the Alpine iDA-X001 in-car device doesn’t even come with a CD slot. The in-dash system is for those who want to take their iPods on the road. Its digital USB connection enables playback of compressed and lossless files and displays iPod album art via its full color screen. The Alpine iDA-X001 was designed with input from Apple, and so its iPod navigation menu system is intuitive and easy to understand. [ www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/ $450 ]
