Don looked at some interesting gadgets for use in and around the home.
Remote control jammer ($9.95 from Gadget Central/Jaycar)
If someone in your family dominates the remote control, strike back. This device jams Hi-Fi, TV, and many infra red remote controls. If someone in your family dominates the remote control, strike back. This device jams Hi-Fi, TV, and many infra red remote controls.
Prismatic glasses ($25 from Gadget Central/Jaycar)
Watch TV while lying in bed without straining your neck. Watch TV while lying in bed without straining your neck.
Fly gun ($10 from Gadget Central/Jaycar)
Swat flies at the pull of a trigger. Swat flies at the pull of a trigger.
Shocking skill tester ($30 from Gadget Central/Jaycar)
If you fail the skill test you’ll find the punishment shocking! If you fail the skill test you’ll find the punishment shocking!
Personal trimmers ($20, from large department stores and shaving stores)
Use to trim away embarrassing nasal hairs.
Use to trim away embarrassing nasal hairs.
Spiral wrap ($17 for 5m)
Spiral wrap organises cables into a single neat bundle, and protects the wires from abrasion. Available in various sizes from electrical retailers.
Black & Decker Bulls Eye Laser Level & Stud Finder ($100 from hardware stores)
Detects studs in walls up to 19mm thick. Laser light automatically levels.
Globe grabber and handle ($12 from most hardware stores)
Change light globes without having to climb up on a ladder.
Decorative fogger ($59.95 from Gadget Central/Jaycar)
Creates fantastic magical fog effects.
Farting keyring ($9.95 from Gadget Central/Jaycar)
Every practical joker should have one.
Further information
Gadget Central
Outlets: Castle Hill, Chatswood, Burwood, Liverpool
Mail orders:
Phone: (02) 9741 8538
Fax: (02) 9741 8559
Email: [email protected]
Internet mail order: www.gadgetcentral.com.au
Jaycar Electronics
Outlets Australia wide
Mail Order 1800 022 888