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This page last updated Sep 2004 (archived some out-of-date gadgets) Practical Q&A: How many gallons in a BARREL of oil? How many BARRELS of oil do US cars burn every day? How much does a new BILLION dollar tax cost you? What is a SIG ALERT? What is an AMBER ALERT?
We stopped updating this page in late 2004. Too hard to keep up, but read on for your own time-capsule view of the best Fine Pieces of Equipment...
We live in an increasingly wireless world. Just for kicks, we made a list of all the consumer wire-free gadgets/devices that you can buy. remote garage door opener cordless phone cell phone pager TV, VCR, DVD, etc. remote controls wireless door & window sensors (for security systems) wireless cam radio-control car, airplane, boat ceiling fan remote control wireless infrared motion detector remote home lighting control wireless doorbell WiFi intranet cordless mouse & keyboard intercom FRS/GMRS radio still or video camera remote PDA infrared port GPS navigation
SHEESH... We've come a long way since the 'Clapper'! Now check out these rapidly evolving (but not rapidly enough!) technologies that will change your world: Fuel Cell power source: These guys have started shipping compact fuel-cell power sources in Europe. Much higher energy density than battery power sources, and when it runs out of juice, just pop in another cartridge instantly for another 20-30 hours of power! Luxeon Star This fast-evolving technology is the next generation of lighting. You'll see it first in flashlights and automobile headlights! As of mid-2003, products with the new, blindingly bright FIVE-watt Luxeon Stars are showing up in products, such as Surefire Flashlights. Efficient, never burns out, not hot. Smartpaper Looks like a sheet of plastic, but is actually a display screen! May eventually be used to replace conventional books. |