Useful gadgets
taranaki
10-15-2002, 07:57 AM
Here's a nifty little piece of equipment...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/963323Schweitzerhandy.jpg
It's fake,of course......
Anybody got any ideas for new gadgets/gizmos/thingumajigs that would make their world a better place?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/963323Schweitzerhandy.jpg
It's fake,of course......
Anybody got any ideas for new gadgets/gizmos/thingumajigs that would make their world a better place?
NSX-R-SSJ20K
10-15-2002, 08:47 AM
how about butt hair remover
or the electric shampoo applier
or maybe water resistant mobile phones up to a depth of 200m
or the electric shampoo applier
or maybe water resistant mobile phones up to a depth of 200m
Spec2 Girl
10-15-2002, 04:43 PM
I’d love a forcefield for my car so that I could park it anywhere without fear of having someone opening their doors into it or it being stolen. :D
YogsVR4
10-15-2002, 04:52 PM
Originally posted by Spec2 Girl
I’d love a forcefield for my car so that I could park it anywhere without fear of having someone opening their doors into it or it being stolen. :D
I'd pay good money for that.
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I’d love a forcefield for my car so that I could park it anywhere without fear of having someone opening their doors into it or it being stolen. :D
I'd pay good money for that.
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replicant_008
10-15-2002, 05:05 PM
From experience if you have a mobile phone on you when you have a drysuit on then the pressure and depth from most recreational dives doesn't really affect them.
Of course, you can't answer the things and at most depths the mobile signal is poked because it doesn't penetrate very deep into the water.
Oh and if you are wearing a semi-dry or a wetsuit, seawater results in a 'rooted' (kiwi technical term) phone. After exposure to seawater they pretty much are non-operational in a few days.
What I would like is a device that irons my cotton business shirts in 5 seconds without hassle and with all the creases in the right places.
Now that would be useful.
Of course, you can't answer the things and at most depths the mobile signal is poked because it doesn't penetrate very deep into the water.
Oh and if you are wearing a semi-dry or a wetsuit, seawater results in a 'rooted' (kiwi technical term) phone. After exposure to seawater they pretty much are non-operational in a few days.
What I would like is a device that irons my cotton business shirts in 5 seconds without hassle and with all the creases in the right places.
Now that would be useful.
SilverLotus340R
10-15-2002, 05:52 PM
maybe water resistant mobile phones up to a depth of 200m
i second that...ive lost 3.. my moms on a boat in the lake.. my sisters on the thousand islands bridge walkway... and mine..kayaking...next time remind me when im kayaking to make sure the phone is at home:rolleyes: :D
i second that...ive lost 3.. my moms on a boat in the lake.. my sisters on the thousand islands bridge walkway... and mine..kayaking...next time remind me when im kayaking to make sure the phone is at home:rolleyes: :D
ci5ic
10-15-2002, 07:09 PM
A universal remote control for your TV, stereo, whatever, but it has a cigarette lighter and bottle opener built in.
Keyless entry for my house. (this already exists, but I would really like to have it).
A self-cleaning litter box that actually does what it's supposed to.
Also, I think that Cheetoh dust should be marketed in a sprinkle can.
Keyless entry for my house. (this already exists, but I would really like to have it).
A self-cleaning litter box that actually does what it's supposed to.
Also, I think that Cheetoh dust should be marketed in a sprinkle can.
ci5ic
10-15-2002, 07:26 PM
Oh, and one other thing...
I'm a REALLY deep sleeper and not a "morning person", so I've always had trouble waking up in the morning... usually, I would just sleep through the alarm no matter how loud it was. However, if the phone rang, I wouldn't seem to have a problem waking up to answer it. My theory is that I got so used to the sound of the alarm clock that I was able to "tune it out", whereas the phone ringing was not so commonplace that it grabbed my attention...
Anywho, it'd be nice to have an alarm clock that would play random sounds for the alarm signal... stuff like gunshots, people screaming for help, police/fire sirens, car alarms going off, bomb blasts, you get the idea... :D
I'm a REALLY deep sleeper and not a "morning person", so I've always had trouble waking up in the morning... usually, I would just sleep through the alarm no matter how loud it was. However, if the phone rang, I wouldn't seem to have a problem waking up to answer it. My theory is that I got so used to the sound of the alarm clock that I was able to "tune it out", whereas the phone ringing was not so commonplace that it grabbed my attention...
Anywho, it'd be nice to have an alarm clock that would play random sounds for the alarm signal... stuff like gunshots, people screaming for help, police/fire sirens, car alarms going off, bomb blasts, you get the idea... :D
replicant_008
10-15-2002, 07:37 PM
When we are sailing we use purpose-made waterproof pouches for the cell phones - these are clear plastic pouches with a bright yellow float attached so they can be retrieved if they go overboard. We usually stow the phones in the pocket that holds the tails of the main halyards on the back of the cabin.
We have dropped one over the side while cruising and have retrieved the phone intact and dry.
As for the alarm clock thing - my stereo has a timer on it and I can programme for it to start a tape or a CD or the tuner and adjust the volume to a certain level. It also has a sub-woofer attached - I have a fairly large stacker CD system and it could end up playing all sorts when it's set up on shuffle.
Therefore I got out of bed this morning to the wonderful sound of PJ Harvey and yesterday I was rudely awaken by RATM screaming 'WAKE UP!!!...'
We have dropped one over the side while cruising and have retrieved the phone intact and dry.
As for the alarm clock thing - my stereo has a timer on it and I can programme for it to start a tape or a CD or the tuner and adjust the volume to a certain level. It also has a sub-woofer attached - I have a fairly large stacker CD system and it could end up playing all sorts when it's set up on shuffle.
Therefore I got out of bed this morning to the wonderful sound of PJ Harvey and yesterday I was rudely awaken by RATM screaming 'WAKE UP!!!...'
ci5ic
10-15-2002, 07:40 PM
Originally posted by replicant_008
Therefore I got out of bed this morning to the wonderful sound of PJ Harvey and yesterday I was rudely awaken by RATM screaming 'WAKE UP!!!...'
Studies have shown that RATM will always wake me up. :D
Too bad they're not together anymore... :(
Therefore I got out of bed this morning to the wonderful sound of PJ Harvey and yesterday I was rudely awaken by RATM screaming 'WAKE UP!!!...'
Studies have shown that RATM will always wake me up. :D
Too bad they're not together anymore... :(
taranaki
10-15-2002, 07:59 PM
A hand held ATM scrambler would be good - walk up to machine,point and click,entire contents of cash machine is dispensed into your hand....
or a CTRL = ALT=DVRCE command would be good...:D
or a CTRL = ALT=DVRCE command would be good...:D
ci5ic
10-15-2002, 08:02 PM
Hmmm gives me an idea...
ctrl + alt + delete clothes.....:devil:
ctrl + alt + delete clothes.....:devil:
tazdev
10-16-2002, 06:02 AM
Originally posted by ci5ic
A universal remote control for your TV, stereo, whatever, but it has a cigarette lighter and bottle opener built in.
I've seen one very similay but without the cigarette lighter
A universal remote control for your TV, stereo, whatever, but it has a cigarette lighter and bottle opener built in.
I've seen one very similay but without the cigarette lighter
ci5ic
10-16-2002, 07:08 PM
Actually, I just sold my remote control. It was hella cool, cost about $500 when I bought it. I only paid $150 though, sold it today for $125...
www.pronto.philips.com
Was a great remote, but since it's all touch-screen, you can't feel the buttons, so anytime you wanna change the channel or whatever, you gotta stop and look at it, and if it's not on the right screen, you gotta screw with it some more, then change the channel (or whatever)...
www.pronto.philips.com
Was a great remote, but since it's all touch-screen, you can't feel the buttons, so anytime you wanna change the channel or whatever, you gotta stop and look at it, and if it's not on the right screen, you gotta screw with it some more, then change the channel (or whatever)...
Neutrino
10-16-2002, 11:47 PM
Man i just got to have it.
ci5ic
10-17-2002, 09:20 PM
Jay!
10-17-2002, 10:10 PM
I want an R2 unit. :sun:
replicant_008
10-17-2002, 10:42 PM
There's a similar Dyson unit I saw in the UK (maybe it was a prototype possibly) earlier this year.
And I've also seen prototype Flymo's that do the same thing although the idea of a robotically controlled rotary 1.5kw lawnmower running around in my garden would be a little worrying. I mean what would happen if it got out of hand and started wandering down the street slicing the crap out of everything... yikes
For those NOT from down under or the UK, a flymo is a lawnmower that uses a cushion of air (like a hovercraft) instead of wheels - and is part of the Electrolux Group.
Oh and I want a car that stays shiny without having to wash it. The Mondy's get close because it has been teflon coated so I just hose it down with my waterblaster, wipe it down with a soft sponge and heeps of water and then mist the residue off with the 'blaster. Drying is easy, just drive down the highway at about 108 kph with the cruise on and the CD playing...
And I've also seen prototype Flymo's that do the same thing although the idea of a robotically controlled rotary 1.5kw lawnmower running around in my garden would be a little worrying. I mean what would happen if it got out of hand and started wandering down the street slicing the crap out of everything... yikes
For those NOT from down under or the UK, a flymo is a lawnmower that uses a cushion of air (like a hovercraft) instead of wheels - and is part of the Electrolux Group.
Oh and I want a car that stays shiny without having to wash it. The Mondy's get close because it has been teflon coated so I just hose it down with my waterblaster, wipe it down with a soft sponge and heeps of water and then mist the residue off with the 'blaster. Drying is easy, just drive down the highway at about 108 kph with the cruise on and the CD playing...
Moppie
10-17-2002, 11:36 PM
Originally posted by jay@af
I want an R2 unit. :sun:
You'll have to fight me for it!!!!!!! :devil:
I want an R2 unit. :sun:
You'll have to fight me for it!!!!!!! :devil:
Ssom
10-18-2002, 04:02 AM
X-Ray goggles:finger:
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