Personal Devices on TFTS - Page 8

For all those who fear having their data stolen, Kensington have just released their new MicroSaver DS notebook lock. Designed as a physical deterrent against theft, the new lock is suited even for the thinnest notebooks on the market. It’s made from a 6-feet aircraft-grade steel cable with …

First developed by the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany and then put together on the market by Siemens, the new Radar Tacho RDS II is supposedly (they say) the most accurate running pedometer you can buy these days.

Let it not be said that, in the past, having had, or rather, succumbed to a few beers, I haven’t felt the urge to share my vocal talents with the masses thanks to a little tanked-up karaoke action. But, whilst my voice boasts the harmonic range of an operatic songbird …

The Holux M-1000C Bluetooth GPS logger is a single-button GPS device. It has only the solitary power button. The configuration is done via the Holux ezTour software which also lets you upload your pictures to Flickr. The device can be configured to work in four modes – car, bicycle, hiking, …

The Evolve wireless music speakers are ideal for those who wish to carry their music with them anywhere in the house. The speakers can play for 10 hours once the Li-Ion batteries are charged . The base on which the speakers are placed for charging has an integrated iPod dock. …

The Plastic Logic electronic reading device uses an electrophoretic display on plastic to provide a reader. Other readers in the market include Kindle by Amazon and the Sony PRS-505 reader. These latterly mentioned readers have a glass surface whereas the approximately 450 gram, 8.5 x 11in touchscreen reader from Plastic …

We’ve covered a few night vision devices here on TFTS but, having recently covered the EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles – which very much fall into the ‘toy’ category – we felt obliged to offer a heads up concerning the Night Owl iGen 20/20 NOIGM3X-IC Night Vision Monocular which …

Acoustic Research introduced two new internet radios at the CES in Las Vegas – the ARIR600i and ARIR200. Both AR internet radios offer Wi-Fi connectivity so there is no need to tether the radio to a computer. Both radios also feature programs made available via very interesting content partnerships that …

The Stanley 3-in-1 tripod LED flashlight is a useful accessory to have in the house; you never know when and where you may need a steady beam of light with both your hands free to work. It is also an ideal companion for camping trips and makes a useful addition …

The Zippo hand warmer is more than just another hand warmer in the market. It can produce ten times more heat than the other models and last 24 hours with a single filling of fuel – provided of course the fuel is premium Zippo lighter fuel. This makes the Zippo …

Admittedly, the Slegoon, conceived of and designed by Spike Reid, is not a new concept – its been around since 2003 apparently – but the moment we cast our eyes on it we knew that we should feature it here on TFTS not least because Slegooning, as Spike calls it, …