Category: Gadgets - Gizmos
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Japanese Precision Machine Demonstration

This Japanese precision machine demonstration serves no useful purpose that I can think of but it is certainly impressive. No telling how long it would take to set up each demonstration.

How about it all you engineering students out there? Do you think your class project can top the Japanese in their display of useless precision?

One problem often mentioned by folks worried about America remaining competitive in technology is that in the United States now we graduate only about 70,000 engineering students annually. Japan has more engineers as a proportion of its overall labor force than the United States.

In fact, relative to the size of its labor force, Japan has more engineers than any leading industrial nation except Sweden. This engineering concentration stems from the large number of engineering degrees earned at the undergraduate level in Japan.

However, things may not be as bad for the US as many analysis now fear. If a significant number of Japanese engineering students are spending their time making crazy machines of limited if any use the engineering gap is probably far less than many may think.

Then a lot of well trained engineers from especially India and China find their way to the US to join the engineering work force.  Over the years America has benefited greatly from overseas engineering know how and training.  Our entire rocket and space program was spearheaded by German rocket engineers and rocket scientists who immigrated to the US after World War Two.

The immigration of well trained technical and professional people to the US continues to provide many benefits for American society.

Whatever your views may be on this issue don’t forget to watch the video. It is a fun demonstration to see.

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Posted in Gadgets - Gizmos on Dec 1st, 2007, 2:22 am by travelwell     

Sharper Image Discount

Sharper Image has long enjoyed a reputation as a leading quality retailer of new, trendy, and just plain cool gadgets and gizmos.

When it comes to introducing sharp new products Sharper Image has no equal.

Now at Sharper Image outlet you can save up to 50% on some very neat merchandise. Take a look and browse the great deals. No doubt you will find something just right for that hard to please special someone on your shopping list or for yourself.

Sharper Image

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Posted in Gadgets - Gizmos on Feb 10th, 2007, 6:14 pm by travelwell     

Navman N40i Portable GPS Navigation

Never get hopelessly lost again. In fact never get lost at all.

If you can read you can become a world class navigator with the help of the Navman N40i GPS navigation device.

It is light, completely portable, and oh so useful if you are traveling cross country or out for a bit of a drive.

Navman N40i - Portable GPS Navigation - 3.5 Touchscreen and NavPix Navman N40i - Portable GPS Navigation - 3.5 Touchscreen and NavPix 

The Navman N40i brings together NavPix functionality with a digital camera and accurate, reliable navigation in a cost-effective package, offering: NavPix compatibility so you can download and then use NavPix to navigate Integrated 1.3 Mega Pixel NavPix camera Nearest Fuel and Park buttons to alert you to the nearest petrol station or car park Large 3.5 touchscreen Reliable, accurate GPS navigation Advanced Motorway Navigation Journey View function Enhanced battery life, up to 5 hours depending on use The N40i also builds on the enhanced software capabilities of the iCN 700 series to offer: Greatly improved, finger friendly interface Pre-installed safety camera data POI import capability, so you can add your own points of interest, such as safety cameras Drive-Away so it s ready to use out of the box Automatic re-routing with Back-on-Track Pre-installed regional map


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Posted in Gadgets - Gizmos on Feb 8th, 2007, 5:52 pm by travelwell     

Desktop Speaking Dictionary

This is a great way to enlarge your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and to write in a more interesting way.

If like most Americans after completing your college studies you are still at the fifth grade level with English the use of the desktop speaking dictionary can help to bring you up to speed.

If you are studying English as a second language this handy gadget will almost speak for you. Just make sure you always have a power supply and you are all set.

Desktop Speaking Dictionary Desktop Speaking Dictionary

This electronic desktop dictionary contains the precise denotations, synonyms, and antonyms provided by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the classic American academic resource since 1806.


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Posted in Gadgets - Gizmos on Feb 6th, 2007, 12:57 am by travelwell     

Portable Handheld DVD

Don’t even think of leaving your private luxury pad without taking your DVD player along.

Who knows where you may get stranded due to terrible weather, too much to drink, or a break down with your transportation system.

The light weight, small fit in your hand size, and superior performance makes this a perfect choice for those among you who must constantly be entertained, no matter the circumstances.

Most Portable Handheld DVD Player Most Portable Handheld DVD Player 

Our battery-operated portable DVD player delivers a sharp, clear picture in a unit the size of a paperback.


You can take this DVD player anywhere. Just be cautious when you travel by air and don’t look suspicious as you go through the security check. This DVD player has a definite high tech appearance and could be mistaken for some sort of weapons system armed and ready to strike at any moment.

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Posted in Gadgets - Gizmos on Feb 3rd, 2007, 11:03 am by travelwell     

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