Gadget Guru - Part 2

Small parts for DIY or handyman work

Posted on April 22, 2011 by sheldon

SmallParts.com is dedicated to serving the needs of business customers and consumers. From lab researchers to robot builders to machinists and fabricators to small Business operators to product developers and engineering students, SmallParts.com has over 200,000 products to fit their specific needs

Products sold on SmallParts.com include many parts from different areas , lab and scientific supplies, metalworking tools, measurement and inspection tools, raw materials, fasteners, tubing, power transmission products, janitorial supplies, and occupational health and safety products.

Brands sold on SmallParts.com include 4g , 3M, Go-Jo, Hanna Instruments, Kimberly-Clark, Nimble and Kimble, Mitutoyo, Norton, PanaVise, Parker, Sandvik-Coromant, Starrett, WD-40, Wheaton and hundreds more.

Some of the Small parts products you can browse are

Saint Gobain 512AF Strip-N-Stick Silicone Gasket Tape, 1/4″ Thick x 1/2″ Wide x 15 Feet Long with Acrlyic Adhesive Backing (1 Roll)

Ashcroft 25 2-1/2″ Commercial Vacuum Gauge -30/0 In/Hg

Nylon 6/6 Hex Nut, M2-0.4 (Pack of 100)

Lyon DD68148S 3 Tier Automotive Tire Rack Starter, 48″ Width x 18″ Depth x 84″ Height, 1700 lbs Capacity, Dove Gray

Viton Quad-Ring, 75A Durometer, Black, 3/16″ ID, 7/16″ OD, 1/8″ Width (Pack of 1)

Mill-Rose Tube Brush With Stainless Steel Handle and Nylon Bristles .040″ Brush Diameter x 4″ Length

Steinel 33241 Gluefix 3002, GlueFix Glue Gun

Mitutoyo 511-521 LCD Bore Gage, 1.8-4″ Range, 0.00005″ Resolution, +/- 0.00012″ Accuracy

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Guitar software for learning and tuning

Posted on April 22, 2011 by sheldon

Guitar recording software can be used easily by a musician and programs go from basic to full functionality. You can tune your guitar on your computer or record it for later editing or to gauge your progress.

Sonoma Wire Works RiffWorks

- One thing that sticks out about Sonoma’s software is the ease of usability. A program that isn’t intuitive or has a very steep learning curve may be more of a hindrance than a help during your recording sessions.

Cakewalk Guitar Tracks Pro 4 -

Cakewalk makes some of the most impressive software suites for music enthusiasts, hands down. 64 MIDI audio tracks are augments by 32 high quality tracks which you can mix and match to your heart’s content.

If you’re serious about playing and want to judge your progress as accurately as possible, you will want to invest in a full featured program. If this is more of a starter hobby or you just want to have some fun listening and editing your music, a free (but less functional) program might be more up your alley.

Apple Garageband -

If you’re using a Mac, you may want to try some of the above programs by booting into Windows with either Boot Camp or Parallels. If this is not possible, then you may find Garageband useful.

Some other Useful Guitar softwares below

Guitar Pro 6 (See all Professional Design Software)

eMedia Rock Guitar Method (See all Home & Hobby Software

eMedia Rock Guitar V5 Method (See all Home & Hobby Software)

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Kindle is now only $189 at amazon

Posted on April 6, 2011 by sheldon

Kindle, Amazon’s bestselling product, is now only $189, down from $259. With this exciting new low price, summer reading just got a lot more fun!

KINDLE 3G WIRELESS

Kindle is the 3G wireless reading device that allows you to think of a book and start reading it in 60 seconds. Easy to read even in bright sunlight, the 10.2 ounce Kindle is light enough for one-handed reading. Even though it’s a 3G wireless device, Kindle has no monthly fees or annual contracts.

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6)

The Kindle Store now has over 600,000 books and the largest selection of the most popular books people want to read, including 109 of 112 recent New York Times Bestsellers and New Releases from $9.99. Since its release, Kindle has been the #1 bestselling product across the millions of items sold on Amazon.

Check out more kindle goodies and good deals at this Kindle Amazon page here

Keep checking back with & Gadget Guru For the best deals on the internet and AMAZON AUSTRALIA

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speaker stands for Bose 201 , 301 series speaker ( Bose FS-1 Bookshelf Speaker Floor Stands (pair) – Black and Silver)

Posted on December 24, 2010 by sheldon

Check out these speaker stand if you have a bose series speaker.

Speaker stands for Bose 201 , 301 series speaker

Sturdy stands turn your Bose® bookshelf speakers into floorstanding speakers, optimizing their performance and expanding your decorating options.

Technical Details

Conveniently turn 201 or 301 bookshelf speakers into floorstanding speakers
Pair of stands

More –>>> Bose FS-1 Bookshelf Speaker Floor Stands (pair) – Black and Silver

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from disruption to prize winners – thanks vodafone

Posted on December 16, 2010 by sheldon

I received a message today from Vodafone on my brand new Samsung galaxy smartphone

It read “Due to WA service disruption sat 11/12 , this sat is on us . enjoy free calls made in WA fromt his mobile to mobiles & Fixed lines in Aus 12 am – 11.59 pm 18/12”

Now i don’t know how thy worked out the times and date sto give us this free calls , but i am sure there would be many who would make the best use of it .

This certainly reminds me of transperth as well they certainly have a bit of goodwill with me , because often i end up travelling free , just because their always (playing up )smart card scanners wont work and they have to give a free ride. Unfortunately with transperth all that goodwill goes out the window because of their ill trained drivers who drive buses like they are race car drivers and sometimes completely missing the stops as well.

Reminds me of the saying “ all for the best” anyways

Thanks vodafone & transperth

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Special offer – save up to 80% at the Adobe Education Store

Posted on August 19, 2010 by sheldon

Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. The company’s award winning technologies and software have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content anytime, anywhere.

Adobe Education Store Top Products Include:

Adobe Creative Suite 5
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8
Adobe Acrobat 9
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2

Adobe In design

ACROBAT 9 STANDARD FULL

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Unlock your Hotel Door with Mobile phone says gadget guy

Posted on August 12, 2010 by sheldon

Guess what !! there are now more use’s other than making calls , reading emails and taking pics from your regular new flashy mobile phone. Now you can use your mobile phone also to unlock Hotel doors ( not only your hotel room door but probably your neighbors’ as well – but please don’t try it )

How this works ( Mobile phone and Room entry card)?

There was a segment in today tonight by a gadget guy who showed how hotel rooms in Australia are Unsecure due to thier old technology on the doors. Apparently you just have to stick the room entry card in the slot at the door and stick your mobile phone next to it to open the hotel doors ( many of the hotels will be rushing to get this fixed , now that this weakness has been shown on national TV)

Hack to open Hotel room doors with Mobile phone

As reported by many other news , this is not a new concept but just a flaw in old technology already implemented in many hotels. Someone’s ingenuity and curiousness has managed to find out this weakness in this old locking system used on hotel rooms and managed to use a simple hack to bypass it

In other news ( today Tonight – and related technology )

A firm called OpenWays is working on the concept, although it’s not in hotels yet.

The system works by sending “a digitally encrypted audio bleep to the door locking mechanism from any Smartphone,” the story says. Guests would be given a code when they check in that works with a downloadable app on their Smartphone, whether an iPhone, Blackerry or Android, the story says.

Another benefit: You no longer lose your room key, so it could help with security

Yet another Phone Hotel room tech startup

Nokia is working with VingCard to allow you to use your cellphone to open your hotel door.

The aim is to allow frequent guests to bypass the front desk for check-in altogether. The guest can register online and get an SMS sent to their phone from which they install a small application. Then they simply go to their hotel room and use their phone to unlock the door! No more lost cards! When the guest checks out, the RFID-enabled lock resets to a new code, making sure that the previous occupant can no longer gain access.

The key part of this technology is the near field communication (NFC) chip, which isn’t largely deployed in cell phones yet. These locks aren’t likely to become commonplace for awhile, but I think it’ll be an extremely popular addition to hotels.

Thanks Gadget Guy

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Rebel Canon EOS T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

Posted on July 29, 2010 by sheldon

Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital Canon EOS SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

Yes its got all the features . now i can just get on with the job! My dream camera come true. This is it!! I’ve had the Canon EOS Rebel T1i for about almost week now and after some extensive use, here are my thoughts.

Canon rebel Ti digital SLR

This is the same body as the XSi, and therefore a bit on the smaller side compared to other digital SLRs. I have small hands, so the T1i is comfortable for me. If you have big hands, I can see this being a very difficult camera to use over an extended period of time. If you haven’t handled a Canon XT, XTi or XSi, I would suggest you go to a store and hold the T1i yourself before purchasing it online. (I will upload a picture of the T1i in my hands to the user gallery for a size reference.)

I have tested my Canon Rebel t1i T1i for memory usage in video mode, here are the results using a Sandisk 8 Gig Extreme III:

T1i Video Memory Usage Rates for a 1 minute file.

1080 mode 282 MB
720 mode 194 MB
480 mode 131MB

Following is for 5 minute file
1080 = 1,383 MB
720 = 988 MB
480 = 638

Any 1 clip can be 4GB max, so the following is an approximate max clip length

1080 about 14 minutes
720 about 20 minutes
480 about 30 minutes

Ultimately, you shouldn’t let the HD recording limitations sway you one way or the other. This is an SLR camera — not a video camera. The HD video is a great feature, but if you’re looking for something primarily to take video, look elsewhere. There are much better, cheaper VIDEO cameras out there which can record true 1080p.

The camera is intuitive enough for those new to photography to pick and learn easily, yet configurable enough for advanced amateurs.

Not so bad points:

Video Problems with some sdhc cards (especially Kingston), You may miss some good shots unless you use sandisk extreme lll.

If you are getting this camera dont forget to Buy the Sandisk Extreme III card , it works the best with this camera – Sandisk Extreme III card

Browse or buy the Canon Rebel T1i Camera on amazon here

Buy the sandisk card from amazon here

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The new Silly Bandz Rock Bandz – 24 Pack

Posted on July 29, 2010 by sheldon

Do you want a Silly Bandz Rock Bandz – 24 Pack

Silly bandz rock bandz are awesome! Silly bandz rock bandz comes in themed sets. For example, you can get the alphabet, or the Princess pack where you get a crown, a wand, a castle and other princess themed Silly Bandz. They come in hundreds of themes so everyone will find some that suit them whether you like baseball, food, underwater or western themes, there is a Silly Bandz pack for you.

They are available in numerous colours and styles and youngsters of all ages, three to 103, completely love them. Each pack of RockBandz Silly Bandz include 24 pieces – 4 each and every of the Mic Stand, Rocker, Rock Handz, Guitar, Drums, and ROCK! Silly Bandz are die-molded with non-toxic silicone and you’re going to completely love how those foolish bands return to their authentic form after being worn as a bracelet, necklace or perhaps even a pony-tail holder.

Buy Silly bandz Rock Bandz Now Online

These are the real Silly Bandz
Die-molded
Return to their original shape
Made of silicone
24 Silly Bandz in assorted Rock Bandz shapes

This awesome pack of Silly Bandz includes the word “rock”, a microphone, the “rock on” hand symbol, an electric guitar, a jumping rocker, and full drum set.( check for details)

Silly Bandz are a big fad here where I live with my 6th grade daughter. They sell out in stores fast. This Rock Bandz set is particularly in demand.

When I bought it, the price was about the same as what you pay in a store with free shipping.

No hassle. No driving around to store after store waiting for a shipment. Smiles all around! Buy online!

There is no doubt that you will enjoy these toys and so will your children. Just think they can get away from the TV for awhile, and it will be your turn to watch your favorite show. Maybe get them a couple of packs to keep them occupied.

Get it here Now – Silly Bandz Rock Bandz – 24 Pack

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pre-order now Kindle DX Now at special price

Posted on July 2, 2010 by sheldon

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7″ Display

, Graphite, 3G Works Globally – Latest Generation

Amazon’s large-screen wireless reading device, The newest Kindle DX uses all new, improved electronic ink display, with 50% better contrast for the clearest text and sharpest images, and is available for pre-order now at the lower price of $379, down from $489.

When is the release ?

New Kindle DX begins shipping July 7, 2010 ( Pre-order available now).

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7

The Kindle DX’s new 9.7” e-ink display is perfect for reading books and personal documents. Kindle DX can store up to 3,500 books, connect wirelessly to the Kindle Store in the US and over 100 countries, and download books in under 60 seconds. Kindle DX can also last up to two weeks on a single charge.

PRODUCT DETAILS

All New, High Contrast E-Ink Screen: Our graphite Kindle DX uses our all new, improved electronic ink display, with 50% better contrast for the clearest text and sharpest images

Built-In PDF Reader: Carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. Now with Zoom capability to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics

Global Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. See details. Check wireless coverage map.
Beautiful Large Display: The 9.7″ diagonal E-ink screen is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs
Read in Sunlight with No Glare: Unlike backlit computer or LCD screens, Kindle DX’s display looks and reads like real paper, with no glare. Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room
Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
Books In Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
Free 3G Wireless: No monthly payments, no annual contracts. Download books anywhere, anytime
Long Battery Life: Read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks.
Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
Buy Books Once, Read Them Anywhere: Kindle books can be read on all your devices. Our Whispersync technology saves and synchronizes your Kindle library and last page read across your Kindle(s), PC, iPhone, Mac, iPad, Android phone, and BlackBerry device
Social Networks: Share your passion for reading with friends and family by posting meaningful passages to Twitter and Facebook directly from your Kindle

BUY NOW : Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7

Here are my first impressions of the Kindle DX which I received earlier today. I’ve been using the Kindle 2 for the past three months and have loved it. It has improved the way I read by making it easy to download and try books before purchasing them, and allowing me to carry a variety of reading material with me. I was disappointed with the way it handled PDF’s, which is important to me, so I sold the Kindle 2 and bought the DX.
- The DX works like the Kindle 2 in terms of keys, navigation, joystick etc., except all the navigation keys are on the right.
- Was concerned about lack of navigation on the left, but if you flip it 180 degrees, the display auto rotates and you can use your left hand. Very slick.
- The DX is heavier, but is still comfortable to hold and read.
- The overall size of the DX is not as big as I expected from the pictures on the web.
- The digital ink looks similar on both, but a little sharper on the DX.
- The DX works much better for PDF’s overall. The bigger screen really helps here.
- A complex powerpoint I converted to pdf looks just like it does on my pc except in b&w.

The differentiating feature of the Kindle is the built in wireless capability. Not only is it elegant and integrated, it is also included in the purchase price. If unlimited wireless were priced separately, a reasonable price would be around $10/month. So effectively my out of pocket cost using the DX for 2 years is roughly equivalent to what the wireless would cost me if it was priced separately.

Both the DX and Kindle 2 are good values. If you only read books, the Kindle 2 is probably better. If you already own a Kindle 2, and don’t read PDF’s, I recommend keeping your Kindle 2. If you read a lot of pdf’s or newspapers, or you like to read with large fonts, you’ll be happier with the DX. For my needs, I like the DX more.

BUY NOW : Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7 or Browse the latest Kindle models and Kindle accessory at Amazon Kindle Store

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Small parts for DIY or handyman work

Some of the Small parts products you can browse are

Guitar software for learning and tuning