Sony Cyber-shot DSCW120MDG/P 7.2 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot $180 - Amazon I love this camera! We just got the DSCW 120 for our summer holiday and I was hoping it would work well and replace our five year-old DSC V1. The two cameras have several things in common: a Zeiss lens and many manual over-ride features, but the new camera is far smaller … [Read more...] about Product review – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
Gadget Of The Day
Father’s Day Gifts 2008
If you haven't found a father's day gift yet for dad, here are few suggestions you can still get on-line that he might enjoy for father's day. Better yet, have the kids draw up a big poster and serve him breakfast in bed. Presents are over-rated, though Bill Cosby said part of being a dad is pretending that soap-on-a-rope is the best present ever. 1. "Bushnell Powerview 12x25 … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Gifts 2008
The Penguin Soda Maker – perfect gift for father’s day or any time
We've previously reviewed the Soda Club sparkling water maker. For literally $.20 a one liter bottle, versus $1.5 for Pelligrino, you can have sparkling water at home without carting bottles back and forth to the store. If there were any complaints about the Soda Club maker, it would only be that the plastic bottles weren't elegant enough to bring to the table. Now, Soda Club … [Read more...] about The Penguin Soda Maker – perfect gift for father’s day or any time
Finding a Wii to buy despite lines and at the regular retail price
IIf your mom told you never to pay retail, buying a Nintendo Wii even at the manufactured suggested retail price may seem like a violation of mom's warning. You just can't find one on-line or in stores without superhuman efforts (tipping the manager, waiting outside the store before opening hours on days when shipments are expected, or paying a $60+ premium on eBay or Amazon). … [Read more...] about Finding a Wii to buy despite lines and at the regular retail price
Another Nerf football, but made for little hands to throw farther
Nerf Vortex Mega Howler from (Hasbro) We like this new invention from the Nerf people. It reminds us of the lawn darts of our youth, without the fear of spearing the cat. The principle is somewhat similar: a light football that is attached to the rear-end of an arrow, making for an aerodynamic missle. The spin is that it's a football, so the arrow tip is blunted and the Nerf, … [Read more...] about Another Nerf football, but made for little hands to throw farther