Buy It Now Gadgets

Since I first started showcasing gadgets here at GadgetGnome I think this one may be my favorite of all time, and maybe it will stay that way for as long as we keep showcasing gadgets here at gadgetgnome.

A robotic lawn mower! Unbelievable… and what a superb idea.  Maybe you can say I am lazy or just no fun, but I am just tired of mowing the lawn week in and week out.  I am just too busy to be mowing the lawn. Are you?  Don’t get me wrong, I like being outdoors and I like the smell of fresh grass.. But over the years mowing the lawn has just become a chore that I would rather not do (sort of like buying groceries.. by the way what’s worse, doing grocery shopping or mowing the lawn?!)

But have no fear! The robotic mower is here!  The Friendly Robotics RL1000 RoboMower and docking station is an electric lawn mower that mows for you all the time when you are busy doing other things.  No, it does not talk to you or tell you how nice you look this morning, but it mows your lawn while you are sipping margaritas on the back porch!

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I actually own one of these so I thought it worthwhile to mention here on GadgetGnome dot com.

This is the TEAC CD DVD Duplicator.  It is a simple gadget that does one thing and does it very well.  Can you guess? Well I think you already know.  It duplicates CD’s and DVD’s without the need for a computer or software or all kinds of special equipment.

It is extremely easy to use.  All you have to do is pop the CD or DVD you want to copy in the unit, and then pop a blank disc in the other drive bay and then like magic it will automatically start copying your disc.  There is no need to fuss around with a computer or other configuration settings.  It is a quick no hassle way to make copies or backups of your favorite media on CD’s and DVD’s.  I have had zero problems with my unit and the copies have been flawless.  Actually I got one for my Mother because it is much easier for her to make copies using this unit.  She prefers more low tech type devices so this was the perfect fit.

There is nothing like sitting on cold stadium bleacher stands at your kids football or soccer game especially when fall comes around and it is back to school season.

These Lava Buns solve that problem whether you area looking to stay either warm or cool.

Simply microwave the microcore element for less than 5 minutes and place it inside the Lava Bun seat cushion.  Then you can sit comfortably for hours no matter where you are… at home, at your kids next soccer or football game, or simply right in your car seat in the middle of the winter.

These seem like an outstanding alternative to heated car seats.  I think heated car seats should be a standard feature up here in the Northeast, but until that happens these Lava Buns would probably be just as good.

I put this PEEK pseudo PDA/email reader in the senior gadgets category although some might not think this is not the best category for this device.

I put it in that category because this device is ergonomic, clear, easy to read and does it’s primary function very well.  It’s primary function? Sending and receiving email. 

I suspect that there are a lot of senior citizens, students, and maybe even kids who do not want to bother with the hassle of regular PDA’s hundreds of features and seemingly endless options.

The fundamental power of email is clear.  Peek markets the device as potentially saving you $1000’s of dollars over other more fully featured PDA’s when you compare texting charges from mobile carriers.

Peek supports up to 5 email accounts including Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, Hotmail, AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, Roadrunner, BellSouth, SBCGlobal, Earthlink, Cox, Charter, Cablevision, NetZero, Mac, Optonline and many others.  My personal preference is Gmail.  I have been using Gmail for over 2 years now and I can tell you with zero doubt that it is by far ( in my opinion) the best web email client on the net today.

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RoboSapien is a modified robot gadget that originally was controlled by infrared remote but after the team at University at Freiburg modified it and gave it a head transplant (sort of like a robotic Frankenstein?) with a camera it became autonomous (self controlled).

The head was replaced with a Toshiba e755 pocket pc and a flycam-cf compactflash camera.

Then the team developed software to enable the robots to be able to play a games of soccer with each other.

You should check this video out and watch the soccer game yourself, it is actually kind of neat.  The robots seem like they have sprung to life just like Frankenstein.  Of course they are a bit slow in running down the field, but hey it is a start anyway!

You can actually get your own RoboSapien minus the head transplant. Just the standard remote controlled robot through the Amazon.com link below:

Sick and tired of waiting for commercials to end to get your local weather forecast?  Maybe you don’t like your local weatherman anymore?

Well here is an interesting alternative that puts you in total control of your local weather forecast.

This is a complete weather station from Oregon scientific and includes wireless sensors that operate on solar power.

It provides a 12 to 24 hour weather forecast and has long range sensors that operate up to 300 feet from the main unit.

You can monitor wind speed and direction, rainfall (with a self emptying rain gauge), indoor and outdoor temperature, indoor and outdoor humidity and barometric pressure with the touch screen LCD.

                                                      Most of the time I do not really pay too much attention to the weather, especially during the summer months.  But when winter comes along I tend to be more alert about it simply because here in the Northeastern United States we have bad winter storms and ice storms that can be very random.

This portable weather radio and freeze alarm seems to solve some of my anxieties and maybe yours too?

I suppose it is especially useful for those who spend a lot of extra time outdoors (work for Fedex or UPS ?) but on the other hand maybe your Mother or Father likes to keep tabs on the weather if they are on the go a lot or especially concerned about the weather.

Here are a few stats on this neat portable weather gadget.

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I don’t know about you but I absolutely cannot stand bugs whether they be mosquitoes, black flies or anything else that has wings on it and makes a buzzing noise.  Well ok, I think honey bees are cool but that is about it.

So I cannot stand bugs and maybe you can’t either. But I really cannot stand bugs when I am trying to relax in a hammock.

So here is the skeeter beeter hammock from grand trunk.

We are talking pretty simple design here but functional.  This hammock weights 20 ounces and supports up to 250 pounds.  It has a very fine mosquito netting and is mildew resistant, dries quickly and is easy to hang as well. It also comes with a 10 year warranty. Not bad.

Hammocks are really relaxing.  I am not sure if it is the anti gravity feel thing going on or just the element of being outdoors that makes them so comfortable. But this bug free hammock is perfect for that next outdoor vacation.