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POWER 8 WORKSHOP

POWER 8 WORKSHOP

The Power 8 workshop is the latest in portable tools.  It is eight tools all in one. The bag inside the box includes all the cordless tools you’ll need; everything from your circular saw, jigsaw, drill, work light etc. all running on a battery system. The box itself turns into a workshop making tasks like cutting and drilling much safer. Watch how it turns into a scroll saw, drill press, table light, and even a table saw!

BIOFUEL STARTER KIT

Home Biodiesel Making Kit – starter kit to turn your waste into biodiesel – complete with filtration kit

This biofuel starter kit turns the inside of your home, bedroom, shed, basement or even backyard into your own refinery that makes biofuel for anything running on diesel like your car, tractor or generator. Awesome! It comes with a scale, acid tester, buckets, gloves, and valves, everything you need! Watch the DVD and collect oil from around your home. Then put it in your car and all your friends will be impressed! Your own refinery at home.

SOYNTEC WIFINDER

SOYNTEC Wifinder – wifi detector built into computer bag

But the Spanish company SOYNTEC has created an innovative way to solve that setback. It has invented the Wifinder series of laptop bags with a built-in WIFI detector. You press the middle button. Four bars on the display begin flashing, which tells you it’s searching for a wireless signal. If after a few seconds no bars remain, it means there isn't a signal or it's too weak to work. If one solid bar shows up it means it's possible to connect but it's not a reliable connection. Two solid bars means a good wireless signal was found. Three bars means even better and if all four appear — you've hit the jackpot.

SCHLAGE LINK SYSTEM

Schlage LiNK System – remotely lock your house / log entries and exits.

Check this out. It's the Schlage LiNK system and it gives you the ability to lock your doors from anywhere in the world, with Internet access. Just login online using the user interface on your computer or web-enabled phone. Send a command to the Schlage Bridge and it sends the order wirelessly to the lock. Super easy. You can also assign personalized four-digit codes for each member of your household. So when someone arrives home you can have the system send you a text or email that lets you know they've arrived.

REZAP BATTERY ENGINEER

ReZap Battery Engineer – recharge dead batteries

The ReZap Battery Engineer recharges pretty much any battery — even if the manufacturer says it can't be done. It's the world's first universal multi-chemistry battery charger and it works with AAA, AA, 9 volt and several other types of batteries. Your old batteries can be recharged up to 10 times using ReZap. It also comes with a few battery converters that turn your AAs into C and D-sized batteries.

SPOT GPS

SPOT satellite GPS messenger – GPS device for emergencies – sends email automatically

That's why the SPOT satellite GPS messenger was created This little thing is a lifesaver. It uses reliable communication satellites to give you the ability to call for help and to let people know where you are.  Check it out! The SOS button (red with SOS on it) lets you notify the emergency rescue centre of your GPS location that you need help. If it isn't an emergency, but you still need some assistance, press the Help button (one with the hands reaching together) to notify your personal contacts that you need help. Push the OK button and it lets loved ones know where you are and that you're all right via a pre-programmed email or SMS message. You can also send custom messages by pressing the speech bubble button.

ORIGAUDIO FOLD N PLAY

OrigAudio Fold N Play - cardboard mini speakers

It's OrigAudio's Fold n' Play recycled speaker. But what makes the speakers even greener – and that much more portable – is that they don't need a power source. So no need for batteries. No AC adapters. And no USB plugs.

SOLIO SOLAR CHARGER

Solio Classic - Solar Charger/Battery

But hey, you remember you packed this gadget. It's the SOLIO Classic solar charger and it's compatible with 3,200 different devices, including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS units and digital cameras. And once you've fully charged the SOLIO Classic, it stores that power for up to a year.

ORIGAUDIO ROCK IT

OrigAudio Rock It - vibrator-type speaker that emits sound when attached to objects

No speaker? No problem. This is OrigAudio's Rock-It, the world's first portable vibration speaker. This little device gives you the ability to turn anything into a speaker, your standard 3.5 mm audio jack – and plug it into your MP3 player. It also works with cellphones, laptops or pretty much any device with an audio jack plug. Then unwind the Rock-It Pod. Pop the back on again. Flick the power switch on the side. Peel off the plastic that protects the sticky pad on the back of the pod from dust and dirt.

LIQUID IMAGE UNDERWATER GOGGLE CAMERA

Liquid Image Scuba Series Underwater Video Camera Goggles - all in one goggle/camera

The Scuba Series mask is easy to use — just pull out the rubber lock on the shutter, push the shutter button to the left and hold for a few seconds to power it up. The mode light then shines. Red means you’re in photo mode and blue is video. To switch back and forth, push the shutter button to the left again. When you're ready to roll — push the shutter button to the right.

CAT EYES COMMUTER

Cat Eye Commuter

Redefining elegance and power. The latest 2.4GHz digital data transmission virtually eliminates interference and cross-talk, while the large screen simultaneously displays speed, cadence, heart rate and time information.

The revolutionary patent pending sensor unit combines the speed and cadence sensors into one sleek, reliable piece that easily adjusts to most bikes. The FlexTight™ bracket fits almost all stems and handlebars without tools.

V3: The most elegant, powerful and reliable training partner you can ride with. Ride farther. Ride faster. Ride smarter. Ride V3.

DYSON PET VACUUM

Dyson Pet Vacuum

Dyson DC31 Animal is a handheld vacuum with a motorized brush bar, designed for homes with pets. Ideal for quick pick-ups and spot cleaning. It also has dual power mode that gives longer run-time for large jobs or extra suction for stubborn dirt. Powered by the new Dyson digital motor - three times faster, the most power efficient.

DYSON AIR MULTIPLIER

Dyson Air Multiplier - fan

Up to 5.28 gallons of air per second is drawn in through the base by an energy-efficient motor, which uses a combination of technologies used in turbochargers and jet engines to generate powerful airflow.  This airflow is accelerated through it and passes over an airfoil shape ramp that channels its direction. Air from behind the fan is drawn into the airflow through a process known as inducement. Air around the machine is also drawn into the airflow through a process known as entrainment — amplifying it 15 times.

ROVIO WiFi ROAMING BOT

Rovio Mobile Webcam - rolls around & shoots video

Rovio can be controlled over the Internet using your computer, cell phone or even game console. You'll be able to see, hear and communicate with Rover from Rome, New Delhi, Toronto or even the cafe down your street. So check it out. You place Rovio down on the ground and say 'see you later' to Rover. You then go online and access the online control interface, which you've downloaded from the Rovio website. You can control Rovio's movements. Hear Rover barking and you can give your commands to sit and stop barking. You can adjust the neck-mounted camera into three positions to get a better view. And Rovio moves around on three wheels that made up of ten mini-wheels.

POWERMAT WIRELESS CHARGER

Powermat Wireless Charging System - charges any rechareable device

It's the Powermat, a new way to charge your portable devices without a bunch of wires. All you need is one plug to charge three devices. First, take your iPod or iPhone, pop it into the cradle and place it on the mat. Take your Nintendo DS, slide it into the sleeve and slap it on the mat. Then take the Universal Powercube Receiver, which has a variety of interchangeable tips — find the Samsung tip, plug it in and pop the Powercube on the mat.

POWERCUP POWER INVERTER

SPowerLine Powercup - plugs into your lighter - converts & produces AC & USB power

The 200-watt inverter fits into your vehicle's cup holder. You just plug the inverter into your standard 12-volt DC vehicle power socket and you can power up all your electronics. It has two AC plugs for your laptop and portable DVD player. There's also a USB port to power your MP3 player.

ADIDAS MiCOACH

Electronic Physical Conditioning Aid & Data Interface

What I've got here is the adidas miCoach Pacer, and it's an awesome training tool! I'm also wearing a heart rate monitor and have a sensor attached to my shoe that measures my pace and distance. Both devices send the info wirelessly to the miCoach Pacer that records my workout stats while I run.

SMART PEN

Livescribe Smartpen – personal voice and data recorder and more

So you power it up by pressing the on button. If you take a look at the tip of the pen, there's an infrared camera and it tracks everything you write on a special pad of Livescribe smartpen paper, which is covered in microdots. Check out the bottom of the page. That’s where you communicate with the pen.

BYCIGNAL

Bicygnals' Indicator - Bike Signals

The Indicators are extremely compact and snap together so you can take them with you when you lock up your bike. The lights at the front and rear begin blinking, letting oncoming traffic and the vehicles behind you know what direction you'd like to go.

CLICKFREE

Clickfree C2N Automatic Home Backup System

You take the device and plug it into your computer. After connecting the backup device the first time, it will automatically back up photos, videos, music and email, all wirelessly, so you won't have to worry about losing a thing. The Clickfree C2N comes in storage capacities of 250 GB to 1TB. Back up drive wirelessly/automatically for up to 3 computers.

E1 LED PROJECTOR

FAVI Entertainment's E1 LED PICO Projector - Pocket Projector

Believe it or not, it's a projector. the E1 LED PICO projector fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 113 grams, or about the weight of a small apple. It’s easy to use - you just hook it up to your computer and download your photos and video.

SWAP WATCH

sWaP Smart Watch & Phone – A Phone, A Watch & Video Camera!

Simply turn it on with the power key on the side of the watch's body.  It comes with its own Bluetooth earpiece for hands-free calling. You can also send and receive emails. It comes with a built in stylus, which you can use to write text messages. It's also MP3 compatible so you can play your tunes. 

UNIVERSAL REMOTE

NewKinetix's Remote Control - enables iphone to control remote devices

NewKinetix's Re Universal Remote Control has some mighty powers when you pair it up with an iPhone or iPod Touch. The Re contains an IR code database chip that supports nearly every popular electronic device.

CINEMIN SWIVEL

Cinemin Swivel - Pocket Projector

Turn on the Cinemin Swivel. Hook it up to your iPhone and then to your speakers. Place the projector on a flat surface and tilt it up until it's at the desired angle. Press play and kill the lights. The mini projector has a 90 degree hinge that makes it easy to project onto any surface without having to use a tripod. It's cool.

BLACKBERRY BOLD

Latest Blackbery Device - Shoots Video

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 has a camera, shoots video at up to 24 frames per second, and has a built in GPS system. From the Home Screen, just click on the Maps icon to open the GPS application. Click on the Menu key and select get directions, enter your destination and it’ll guide you to your desired destination.