There’s an app for that! Well, actually there are a ton of navigation apps! A few months ago, I reviewed the Magellan RoadMate 3065 (http://gottahavegadget.com/?p=871) so I was anxious to put the RoadMate App to the test. To my surprise, the Magellan RoadMate app had all the functions of the stand alone GPS. If you are a data subscriber, you even get the Magellan Traffic Updates (in select areas). I never really liked using my iPhone for a GPS as the battery seemed to drain quickly, Magellan took care of that with the Magellan Premium Car Kit! Read the rest of this entry
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Posted March 30th, 2011 by mconrad
Posted March 26th, 2011 by mconrad
In an effort to “Thank” our men and woman who serve “Behind the Badge”, I am donating my column to the publication entitled, “Beyond the Badge”.
Beyond The Badge is the official publication of the New England Police Benevolent Association. This publication is distributed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine to our members, advertisers, legislators and to various public entities, as well as shopping centers and private businesses. We have a readership of over 125,000 and we will be expanding our current 24 page format and we will be expanding to the state of Rhode Island as well. Read the rest of this entry
Posted March 22nd, 2011 by mconrad
It started out with 16,000 contestants and was narrowed down to 6 this past weekend. I have written how unskilled I am with tools, so it was amazing to me to see real Tradesman working their craft. When it was all said and done, Daniel “Bam Bam” Shepherd a carpenter from Halifax England, stood alone as the Ultimate Tradesman! In this contest, the contestants had to remove two different sized pipe fittings using the Irwin Vise Grip Groovelock pliers, then use an Irwin Square and pencil to mark three lines on a 2x4x24 piece of wood, secure the wood, cut the wood, then drill two holes (all using Irwin tools of course) and placing the board into two pegs unveiled when the pipe fittings were removed. Read the rest of this entry
Posted March 13th, 2011 by mconrad
Video games seem like they have been around forever! Yes, I will be dating myself once again saying I remember playing “pong” and “battle tanks” on one of the original video game systems. Some old school games are making a comeback. In the days of A, B, X, Y, RT, LT, RB and LB one game that is making its way back to the playing field is Mega Man. It was actually pretty funny watching my son get frustrated over a two button game. Read the rest of this entry
Posted February 26th, 2011 by mconrad
A couple of cool golf gadgets for the upcoming season include the Callaway Lighter/Divot Tool/Ball Marker and AB Golf Designs’ Throwback head covers. How many times have you searched your bag for a light to spark up your favorite stogie while on the golf course, only to find out you don’t have any matches?
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Posted February 5th, 2011 by mconrad
Do you remember the Rubik’s Cube? Some 30 years later, mine still hasn’t been solved. To annoy me even more, Techno Source has introduced the Rubik’s Slide to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube. The Rubik’s Slide has over 10,000 puzzles to solve. Read the rest of this entry
Posted January 9th, 2011 by mconrad
I hate to shave! Typically I have to shave in the shower unless I want to look like I just went 15 rounds with Rocky Balboa! Well, I have finally found an electric razor that works for me! The Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D Electric Razor has replaced the blades in the shower. I have the option of a dry or wet shave. Cleaning this razor is a breeze as it comes with a Jet Clean system. Read the rest of this entry
Posted December 8th, 2010 by mconrad
I have been looking for a camera somewhere between the new compact digital cameras and the high end digital SLR cameras. Olympus has answered the call! The Olympus Pen E-PL1 gives you a compact digital camera with the ability to change lenses like a high end SLR. The Olympus Pen E-PL1 gives you 12.3 megapixels and the ability to shoot video in 720p high definition. Read the rest of this entry
Posted November 29th, 2010 by mconrad
The Orb MP-1 is something every music lover needs. Are you tired of lugging around speakers, or hooking your iPod up to your stereo? I know I am! I want to control all my music and not be limited to where my iTouch or Android is located. Simply hook up the Orb MP-1 to your stereo system, and you can control all the media from your computer with the Orb Controller for your iPod, iPhone or Android and free Orb Caster on your computer Windows or Mac. Read the rest of this entry
Posted November 16th, 2010 by mconrad
This could make it into the Gotta Have Gadget Hall of Fame! The RC Remote Cooler will be the topic of conversation at any party. It certainly isnt as nice as having your favorite Hooters Girl bring you a beverage, however when you are out on your deck, next to the pool, or in your living room its pretty sweet picking up the remote control and having this cooler deliver your beer. Read the rest of this entry
Posted November 2nd, 2010 by mconrad
Duck Hunter Review
By
Kailen Richards The MGG aka “The Mini-Gadget Guy”
My name is Kailen and I am seven years old. My Uncle Mikey has lots of cool stuff, he calls them gadgets. He is always getting new gadgets and he loves to show them to me and my whole family. It doesn’t matter to me what he calls them as long as I get to play with them.
Last month, he asked me to help him out. He said I have a really cool thing that looks like a duck and can fly around the room or yard. So I said, Sweet!
He then showed me how to make it fly. All I had to do was put the duck on the tip of the charger and hold the lever for 10 or 11 seconds. Then I took the duck off the charger and flipped the switch to ON. The wings started flapping and I tossed the duck into the air and it flew around the room. My dog Holly chased the flying duck all over the house.
Then my Uncle Mikey said, Why do you think the charger is shaped like a gun?
So I said, I dont know, why is the charger shaped like a gun?
Then he told me the coolest thing of all, he said, So you can shoot the duck down out of the sky!
Then I said, AWESOME!!!! Read the rest of this entry
Posted October 31st, 2010 by mconrad
Ill admit it, when it comes to frozen drinks, I suck at making them. The blender never seems to chop the ice just right, or the beverage to ice ratio is off. But the folks at Margaritaville® have made me a better bartender with their ultimate Margaritaville® Cordless Frozen Concoction Maker®. I hesitated calling it a frozen concoction maker, however, there is no way I can call this a blender. Where do I start? Read the rest of this entry
Posted October 21st, 2010 by mconrad
There are a ton of GPS Navigation systems out there. The Magellan RoadMate 3065 Commuter is the one that stays in my car. The first thing I like about the RoadMate 3065 is it comes with lifetime traffic updates. You can actually program this unit for your morning and evening commute and calculate any traffic delays for you before you start. I set my traffic wakeup to start downloading information about 10 minutes before I actually leave. Another nice feature is the Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone. Read the rest of this entry
Posted October 10th, 2010 by mconrad
It is always a great idea to have a backup or spare portable drive. Its even a better idea if it includes Muvee Movie Making Software. When creating a home movie, you can use up a lot of hard drive space. The Seagate FreeAgent Go Ultra-Portable Drive is available in 320gb, 500gb, 750gb or 1 Terrabyte of storage to backup your vital files and create home movies, or photo slideshows. Read the rest of this entry
Posted September 28th, 2010 by mconrad
I have said it here before and I will say it again, EA SPORTS Rock!. It cant be easy coming up with new features to add year after year, however EA SPORTS does it time and time again. Madden NFL 11 now has GameFlow which is an offensive coordinator that can call the plays for you, and gives you tips right in your headset. This is perfect for two player games. No longer can your buddy narrow down you play to 1 of 3 choices when he peeks over at your plays. I’m not too keen on all the in-game advertising, but other than that, I love the new Madden NFL 11. Read the rest of this entry
Posted September 19th, 2010 by mconrad
Ive always wanted to drive a red, Porsche 911 Turbo! As of yet, I have not been sent one to test, however I can drive one thanks to Motormouse. The Motormouse is a 2.4 Ghz wireless mouse. So I guess you can say, I drive a Porsche everyday It has real rubber tires, and the trunk pops open to store the battery. Theres not a lot you can say about a mouse, however it is a conversation piece. Be selective of who you let drive your Motormouse. Choose your luxury vehicle on-line at www.motormouse.us.com!
Posted September 16th, 2010 by mconrad
Watching a PGA tour player strike the ball is a beautiful thing. Watching me strike the ball would probably suck the life out of your game. The Tour Striker Pro is designed for single digit handicappers. I am just on the outside of that range, considered myself a good ball stricker, so I went for the tour Striker Pro. When the Tour Striker Pro showed up at the door, the look of this 7-iron was a little intimidating. Read the rest of this entry
Posted September 14th, 2010 by mconrad
You have the laptop, wireless router, now you need a wireless printer. I recommend the Kodak ESP7 All-in-One printer. First things first, I love the fact this is a wi-fi printer which means you dont have to have it next to the computer, you can have it at a remote location and print via your wireless connection. Read the rest of this entry
Posted August 31st, 2010 by mconrad
With all the products out there, sometimes the best thing to do is to go back to the basics. Tom Watson has a great 2-disc DVD set called, Lessons of a Lifetime. Disc One focuses on the basics. Tom starts with something he learned when he was 6 years old, how to grip a golf club. If you have the basic fundamentals, you can improve your game! Disc One includes lessons on grip, setup, aim and even the low handicappers might just learn something from this disc. You have probably all seen replays of one the greatest short players in the game. Tom focuses on the short game on Disc Two! Read the rest of this entry
Posted August 16th, 2010 by mconrad
The Eye-Fi is one of the best gadgets for your digital camera. Simply put, the Eye-Fi is a wireless SD memory card. Thats right, a wireless memory card. You can upload your pictures directly from your digital camera to your computer and even Facebook or any other social media sites. You can also geotag your photos which will automatically tag where the picture was taken. This was so easy to set-up; I was uploading pictures to my computer and social media sites within minutes. You can pick up to 35 wi-fi networks on a single card. Read the rest of this entry
Posted August 7th, 2010 by mconrad
Want the coolest looking and probably safest fan to beat the summer heat? The Dyson Air Multiplier Fan has no blades! You look at this and say to yourself, How the heck is this a fan? You probably recognize the Dyson name from their famous vacuum. Knowing Dyson revolutionized the bag less vacuum, there is no shock here that they have now revolutionized the fan! Read the rest of this entry
Posted July 21st, 2010 by mconrad
If you are traveling and need to take some beverages with you, Burton makes the perfect cooler! The Burton Lil Buddy Cooler Bag can hold a 12-pack of your favorite beverage and has built-in speakers to connect to your MP3 player. No need to pack a separate bottle opener, as Burton has incorporated the bottle opener into the zipper. Read the rest of this entry
Posted July 9th, 2010 by mconrad
One of the staples of summer fun is a barbecue! The first gadget for a great barbecue has to be your grill. The Master Forge Four-Burner Split-LTD Gas Grill is the grill that will give you everything you need for a great BBQ. Available at Lowes, this Master Forge Grill has opened an entirely new area of grilling for me. Like any guy, I proclaim my deck and grill to be man land. What makes this Master Forge grill unique is the 13,000 BTU Sear Burner. Searing food browns the surface over intense heat that will open up new flavors to you BBQ. Ill be the first to admit I had no idea what to do with the sear burner, but after the first steak on the grill, I was sold. Read the rest of this entry
Posted June 22nd, 2010 by mconrad
If you are a fan of John Daly, you have probably seen his clothing style. I have raised a lot of eyebrows at work, on the golf course, heck pretty much anywhere I go wearing my Loudmouth Golf clothing. For those who know me, I am loud no matter where I go. Now I have the pants and shirts to match my loud style. You gotta have game to pull off wearing your Loudmouth Golf gear. Read the rest of this entry
Posted June 6th, 2010 by mconrad
Every golfer is worried about an injury that could sideline them for the season. Believe me I have missed a golf season and it killed me not being able to go out and play 18 holes. You are well aware of the broken arm or leg that would put you on the other side of the ropes; however what you may not think of is a simple day to day activity that could cause injury too. That day to day activity is something almost everyone does, use a computer and mouse. Carpel tunnel syndrome or golfers elbow from constant movement could not only put you out for a season, but could put you out indefinitely. One of the most important features of your swing is the grip on the club. Contour Design manufactures a variety of ergonomic products to help with your day to day computer activities. Read the rest of this entry
