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Nerd Grind — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:09:18 +0000

This picture kind of reminds me of The Simpson’s. You know, when Homer is handling the nuclear rod through those freaky gloves/protective sheet? Yeah well, this smart shower curtain does just that, but instead of protecting you from nuclear radiation, it protects you from wet dog. I think it’s an excellent idea for those who care enough about their precious pets to give them a bath indoors. Personally my dog loves the garden hose.

you can find the curtain here and it costs $24.95.

ATI TV Wonder(s)

Nerd Grind — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:28:35 +0000

The $149 ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USb offers two TV tuners allowing users to watch and record off-the-air Digital TV/HDTV, unencrypted Digital TV (ClearQAM) cable programming, analog TV, and listen to FM broadcasts.

â€œNo other company offers this exceptional choice of connectivity and configuration in TV tuner PC products,â€ said Matt Skynner, vice president of marketing, Graphics Products Group, AMD. â€œOur graphics pedigree is built on long-standing leadership in TV and video on the PC. The ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB and ATI TV Wonder 600 PCI/PCI Express, offered through VisionTek, take the best of our companyâ€™s digital TV experience and enable amazing HDTV on PCs today.â€

For those who live in areas where the TV air signals are poor or non-existent, the ATI TV Wonderâ„¢ Digital Cable Tuner is the solution to enjoy premium digital cable shows , such as HBO and Showtime, on the PC.

Sony’s VAIO TP1 Full of Goodness but Looks Like Ottoman

Nerd Grind — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:23:11 +0000

That might not seem fair, but I swear: I was in a furniture store the other day and saw an ottoman that looked just like Sony’s new VAIO TP1 HTPC. Which might be on purpose, because this thing certainly won’t fit in any A/V rack that I know of. It’s also not the most well-equipped HTPC on the market, with neither an HD optical drive nor CableCARD capability. It does have a Core 2 Duo running at 1.83GHz, 2GB RAM, Intel 950 integrated graphics (yuck!), 300GB SATA HDD, standard dual-layer DVD, and a TV tuner. So, nothing to write home about, but maybe it’s made of soft leather and will let you take a load off. Pricing is $1,599.99 and up.

Gotta Wait Until Autumn for Sling’s SlingCatcher

Nerd Grind — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:04:06 +0000

If you’ve been waiting like the rest of us media hounds for Sling to release their SlingCatcher home media streamer, it’s like they say: misery loves company. Just kidding, although the word from Sling is that they tried for the summer, missed by a few months, and should have this baby out by the end of the year. So, just an update, don’t yah know.

Aurora Borealis

Nerd Grind — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:18:02 +0000

I always wanted to go to the Arctic Circle so I can see one thing, the Aurora Borealis. But, thanks to GensoOurora I don’t have to brave the bitter cold and ice. This neat device mimics the Northern Lights in the comfort of your home. At $60, there is no word yet on how realistic though, but it better be good.

A/C Bed & Clothing

Nerd Grind — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:21:56 +0000

Kuchofuku is making "Personal Air Conditioning" fashionable for body and home. The $399 5.3 pound bed has two fans to circulate cool air underneath you. After a cool and restful sleep you can arise to put on the air conditioned shirt.

The button-up has an integrated fan that is purportedly powered via USB, but is almost half the price of the bed at $159 each. No washing instructions either.
via Kilian-Nakamura

Shower Timer

Nerd Grind — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:33:37 +0000

I live with two women, and let me tell you they take the LONGEST showers in the history of mankind. Well, not really, but you get the picture. But here’s a device that my home definitely needs. It’s called the Shower Timer. This gizmo is a beauty, it can be programmed between 1 and 12 minutes and it gives a visual countdown in both minutes and seconds, ensuring you pick up time management skills while lathering your hair with shampoo.

And on top of that, just in case your shower is STILL running long, an audible alert will sound when the sands of time run out for added emphasis. Don’t be turned off by the $340 price tag though, as the Shower Timer will probably pay itself off within a year when water usage is budgeted properly. After all, it also takes power to heat up your shower, so the longer you remain in there, the higher your power bill would be.

Awesome.

Five Free Discs From Blu-ray Association With Player Purchase

Nerd Grind — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:15:14 +0000

The Blu-ray Association is having an online promotion, where people who buy any Blu-ray player starting July 1 through September 30 will receive five free discs.Â The titles are from the major studio supporters of the format, and the selections include 22 titles.Â Some of the titles included in the online promotion – Pearl Harbor, Corpse Bride, Underworld Evolution, Black Rain, Transporter 2, and Devil’s Rejects.Â The website to check for details is www.bluraysavings.com, but the site is not live yet.

The Office Talking Keychain

Nerd Grind — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:20:28 +0000

Will Stanley ever enjoy his day at The Office?Â Will Michael Scott ever give Toby a break?Â Probably not, but I’m sure Office fans would enjoy having one of these in their office to get through the day.

Six different phrases by Michael Scott and Dwight Shrute to entertain you and your office cohorts.Â The official Office Talking Keychain from NBC’s TV show is sure to be a hit.Â Priced under $10

T-Mobile’s GSM / WiFi @Home

Nerd Grind — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:17:13 +0000

T-Mobile has launched its hybrid GSM / WiFi with the "HotSpot @Home" . @Home relies on traditional cell airwaves out in the field but switches seamlessly to WiFi when it gets within range of a T-Mobile hotspot or any other wireless router you’ve configured to work with your phone. The cool part is that WiFi minutes aren’t deducted from your plan.

Present handsets are the Nokia 6086 and Samsung t409, each for $49.99 on contract and include a Linksys or D-Link router, both specially designed for @Home service. The service itself will run $9.99 per month on individual and $19.99 on family plans for up to five handsets. Review and more pix.

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