Just showing the kids I can put them on the internet before they have finished their round of toast.
The embarrased looking teenager in the middle is Mitch (my helper over Christmas who managed to keep me from going insane)
Ellie wants to say hello to all here mates.
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Sunday, January 21, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Where's Rosie?
We thought finding a new carpet for our house would be difficult, but then our little girl Rosie just vanished.
Where could she be? She is so good at hiding.
At least we found a nice carpet.
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Where could she be? She is so good at hiding.
At least we found a nice carpet.
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Thursday, January 18, 2007
Nearly there!
Its Thursday and I am three quarters through sorting out the backlog of orders. Thanks everyone for your patience, should be finished Friday.
Going away can be a real pain...
Do I look tired?
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Going away can be a real pain...
Do I look tired?
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Thursday, January 11, 2007
Robosapian's pet Panda
This little dude is a seriously demented Panda. It senses movement, touch, speech etc and tells weird hippy stories about being in space and flying up and down. He says he likes it when you play with him...
Just what every kid needs, a psycotically deluded pet to keep them quiet.
Great fun and a real laugh, can't wait to se the finished product!
Its those wacky folks at Wow Wee that are to blame, bless em, they're all quite potty you know!
They also brought us the singing Elvis head, who is nothing more than the chimpanzee head in disguise with a sound track.
They did have a remote control flying dragonfly that looks amazing.
I will add some movies of them in action when I return.
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Just what every kid needs, a psycotically deluded pet to keep them quiet.
Great fun and a real laugh, can't wait to se the finished product!
Its those wacky folks at Wow Wee that are to blame, bless em, they're all quite potty you know!
They also brought us the singing Elvis head, who is nothing more than the chimpanzee head in disguise with a sound track.
They did have a remote control flying dragonfly that looks amazing.
I will add some movies of them in action when I return.
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Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Plen the desktop hobby robot
Plen, the small but most intelligent robot, prefers your desktop as a den.
With the motion building software exclusively for plen, you can create your original motion and the possibilities are endless because some plen can already enjoy roller skating and riding the skateboard.
Controlled by Bluetooth by using your mobile phone or pc.
You can program your own movements or use the preprogrammed motions.
Cost? Around £2000, bargain!
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With the motion building software exclusively for plen, you can create your original motion and the possibilities are endless because some plen can already enjoy roller skating and riding the skateboard.
Controlled by Bluetooth by using your mobile phone or pc.
You can program your own movements or use the preprogrammed motions.
Cost? Around £2000, bargain!
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The coach to the sands
We are all on the way to see that latest technology, be prepared for some weird stuff.
Ps hi Jim
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Ps hi Jim
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Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Breakfast with Envy
You know the saying "you get what you pay for"?
Its true when it comes to the breakfast buffet at the new resturant "Envy" at the Rennassance.
I've just had the best omlette in years, along with bacon, sausage and the usual suspects that come with such a meal.
Jane is enjoying her second bowl of fruit. We got a doggy bag full of muffins, bagels, Danish and fruit so we are set for the day and should have enough left over to feed the poor.
Hey, you got to get your money's worth!.
So now we are ready for our second day at the ces.
Today we are going to visit Nokia to try the new N95 and we will be meeting up with our old friend "Asimo" at the Honda stand.
We may even checkout the animated, singing Elvis head. A lot like the Billy Bass singing fish, but really does look like the king of rock and roll and could be yours for only $350.
I'll post a photo when I find it.
No great surprises as yet, but I am looking. One thing I have noticed is that the quality of products has improved greatly. Even the tat is highly finished these days.
PVP's have got smaller and will allow the user to watch movies on a device as small as a box of matches. You got to have good eyes for those.
Digital photo frames are everywhere, some have Bluetooth, others have WiFi. Capable of sucking the images directly from your phone or PC respectivley.
Right, now for some french toast and another coffee and maybe one more muffin.
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Its true when it comes to the breakfast buffet at the new resturant "Envy" at the Rennassance.
I've just had the best omlette in years, along with bacon, sausage and the usual suspects that come with such a meal.
Jane is enjoying her second bowl of fruit. We got a doggy bag full of muffins, bagels, Danish and fruit so we are set for the day and should have enough left over to feed the poor.
Hey, you got to get your money's worth!.
So now we are ready for our second day at the ces.
Today we are going to visit Nokia to try the new N95 and we will be meeting up with our old friend "Asimo" at the Honda stand.
We may even checkout the animated, singing Elvis head. A lot like the Billy Bass singing fish, but really does look like the king of rock and roll and could be yours for only $350.
I'll post a photo when I find it.
No great surprises as yet, but I am looking. One thing I have noticed is that the quality of products has improved greatly. Even the tat is highly finished these days.
PVP's have got smaller and will allow the user to watch movies on a device as small as a box of matches. You got to have good eyes for those.
Digital photo frames are everywhere, some have Bluetooth, others have WiFi. Capable of sucking the images directly from your phone or PC respectivley.
Right, now for some french toast and another coffee and maybe one more muffin.
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Monday, January 08, 2007
Tavi Portable IPTV
Tavi allows you to watch movies, listen to music, read e-books and view digital photos - all on your own schedule. Just slip TAVI in to your pocket and you're equipped for a truly mobile experience; anytime, anywhere.
Features
3.5" tft lcd 320x240 pixels 16.7 million colours.
Video out display 48.p plus HDTV 720, 1080i
Divx, mpeg 1, 2, 4.
Audio mp3, ogh vorbis, ac3, aac
FM radio
And tons of other cool stuff. You can download and stream directly from the net or your pc.
I am getting one, more info soon.
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Features
3.5" tft lcd 320x240 pixels 16.7 million colours.
Video out display 48.p plus HDTV 720, 1080i
Divx, mpeg 1, 2, 4.
Audio mp3, ogh vorbis, ac3, aac
FM radio
And tons of other cool stuff. You can download and stream directly from the net or your pc.
I am getting one, more info soon.
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Cirque du Soleil "Love"
A Beatles fan I am, but really, who isn't?
The show LOVE at the Mirage was fantastic, well worth the weeks wages it cost me. You don't often get the chance to see a show so well devised, choreographed & performed. So sod the expence (groan).
The dancers, acrobats and gymnasts were awesome and more importantly the Beatles soundtrack sounded out of this world.
All the tunes have been remixed and digitised into full 7.1 surround sound through over 6100 speakers (3 in each seat!) plus the big ones around the purpose built theatre.
No "acts" as one would expect, but an amazing trip without chemical enhancement!
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it, only to recommend it to any Beatles fan visiting Vegas.
A word of warning though, it is not the end of the world if you don't get a front seat like we did. Anywhere else will do, and for less than half the price. Though we were right next to the action, we did miss quite a bit (like watching a 100" plasma with your nose on the screen!
I'd like to congratulate eveyone involved with the show, you should be very proud.
My little girls would have loved it, ill just have to get the DVD when its release.
Verdict 10/10
PEACE MAN
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The show LOVE at the Mirage was fantastic, well worth the weeks wages it cost me. You don't often get the chance to see a show so well devised, choreographed & performed. So sod the expence (groan).
The dancers, acrobats and gymnasts were awesome and more importantly the Beatles soundtrack sounded out of this world.
All the tunes have been remixed and digitised into full 7.1 surround sound through over 6100 speakers (3 in each seat!) plus the big ones around the purpose built theatre.
No "acts" as one would expect, but an amazing trip without chemical enhancement!
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it, only to recommend it to any Beatles fan visiting Vegas.
A word of warning though, it is not the end of the world if you don't get a front seat like we did. Anywhere else will do, and for less than half the price. Though we were right next to the action, we did miss quite a bit (like watching a 100" plasma with your nose on the screen!
I'd like to congratulate eveyone involved with the show, you should be very proud.
My little girls would have loved it, ill just have to get the DVD when its release.
Verdict 10/10
PEACE MAN
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Sunday, January 07, 2007
Starving on the Strip.
By the time we caught a bus to the hotel, it was 3pm local time (11pm uk) and though tired, we are hungry.
The only place I wanted to be right then was the Cheesecake Factory, stuffing my face with a BBQ bacon cheeseburger (are last visit) ive waited a year for another one!
So here we are crossing the strip over to the Bellagio. that's Paris in the background.
How do we look?
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The only place I wanted to be right then was the Cheesecake Factory, stuffing my face with a BBQ bacon cheeseburger (are last visit) ive waited a year for another one!
So here we are crossing the strip over to the Bellagio. that's Paris in the background.
How do we look?
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Saturday, January 06, 2007
Not bored, just boarding!
Time to go. Don't we look well rested and happy? Check back in 11 hours and see how we look on arrival!
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Breakfast at Benny's
It took us 2 hours to get to Gatwick from Bristol. We had checked in online last night, when we arrived we breezed through check in.
So we have time on our hands to eat.
Just had a fantastic "American" breakfast at Frankie & Benny's here at gatwick airport. The waitresses were full of smiles and most helpful. It was cheap too (in comparison to everywhere else round here.)
We'll be boarding soon, and as I have a very full belly, I might get some sleep (and ignore the inflight breakfast)
Got my copy of Stuff Mag to read on the plane (when I wake up after 10 minute sleep),
I get it to test myself. If I don't already know about 95% of the gadgets in there, I flaggelate myself!
Onward to Vegas.
Love you to the stars and back Molly & Rosie x x x x
(granddad will be reading this to them each night at bed time :o)
Thanks mum and dad!
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So we have time on our hands to eat.
Just had a fantastic "American" breakfast at Frankie & Benny's here at gatwick airport. The waitresses were full of smiles and most helpful. It was cheap too (in comparison to everywhere else round here.)
We'll be boarding soon, and as I have a very full belly, I might get some sleep (and ignore the inflight breakfast)
Got my copy of Stuff Mag to read on the plane (when I wake up after 10 minute sleep),
I get it to test myself. If I don't already know about 95% of the gadgets in there, I flaggelate myself!
Onward to Vegas.
Love you to the stars and back Molly & Rosie x x x x
(granddad will be reading this to them each night at bed time :o)
Thanks mum and dad!
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Friday, January 05, 2007
Time to go, I'm so excited!
This is it, the night before our flight. I'm off to bed and I will drop a line from the airport.
This time tomorrow I'll be in Vegas.
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This time tomorrow I'll be in Vegas.
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Friday, December 29, 2006
11 Days to CES and Counting...
I'm getting excited, it's that time again. When Geeks and Freeks unite.
To walk miles and miles looking for the newest gizmos and dopest gadgets.
You can tell by my blog, I am more a doer, than a writer about doing.
But I promise I will try harder this time.
I have my Blackberry Pearl by my side and I hope to bring you snippits on the show and what I find there, as it happens. Or, when I get round to it. If, I remember...
Let me see if I can get this to work, there should be a post to follow, from my phone.
To walk miles and miles looking for the newest gizmos and dopest gadgets.
You can tell by my blog, I am more a doer, than a writer about doing.
But I promise I will try harder this time.
I have my Blackberry Pearl by my side and I hope to bring you snippits on the show and what I find there, as it happens. Or, when I get round to it. If, I remember...
Let me see if I can get this to work, there should be a post to follow, from my phone.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Pure Digital Radio Plan WiFi
Had a nice chat the other day with a man from Pure. You know the folks who make crackin DAB radios, the Evoke, Elan, The Bug, Legatto etc..
He tells me that we can expect to see WiFi being added to the range in the 3Q of 2007.
What does this mean, i'll tell you:
Internet Radio Streamed around your home, that's what. Yes, it is being done now with the likes of A&E, Goodmans etc but not what Pure have in mind.
All the ReVu features of the Elan, also with input/output for streaming to and from another Radio. Do you get me?
Pure Radio in Bedroom with MP3 player connected streaming sounds to Radio in Garden. Or whatever you want to plug in.
Like a Slim Devices set up, without the layout. Just add £30 per radio for the wifi.
Now that would almost make me want a DAB radio.
Or would I wait for a Worldspace Satellite radio or a Digital Radio Mondiale Shortwave Receiver. Hmmn?
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
More Dareway? YES Way!
OK, a quick update. The Dareway has been the bain of my life for the last few weeks. Everyone who was quick, got one, anyone who wasn't quick, didn't. The phone has not stopped, customers asking if they could have one or not.
One customer offered me an extra £100 if I could get one to him before the weekend. I just couldn't help him.
I have just had confirmation that I will be receiving a new shipment of Dareway next week. The stock is not inexaustable, but whoever pre-orders will get one by the end of the month.
Pre-Order now, if you must you can always cancel the order, but at least you will know that you are going to get one. There may be some available after the Dareway arrive, but judging by last time, there may not.
Get your Dareway at GlowGadgets.com
One customer offered me an extra £100 if I could get one to him before the weekend. I just couldn't help him.
I have just had confirmation that I will be receiving a new shipment of Dareway next week. The stock is not inexaustable, but whoever pre-orders will get one by the end of the month.
Pre-Order now, if you must you can always cancel the order, but at least you will know that you are going to get one. There may be some available after the Dareway arrive, but judging by last time, there may not.
Get your Dareway at GlowGadgets.com
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Driving me insane
Its no good, I have to get out of the office. The phone is ringing non stop, customers asking about the Dareway. Here are the answers everyone wants, make up your own question... (and I thought having a freephone number was a good thing!)
+ Yes, I have sold out of Dareway
+ It goes about 5mph
+ No you don’t need a license
+ yes its for kids
+ yes its 12V
+ yes it is Guaranteed
+ yes Streetgliders are adjustable
+ yes you can use Solo Electron
+ no you can’t use Amex
+ no you can’t do your shopping on them
+ yes I am Doc
+ no I don’t want to buy advertising
+ yes I dispatch same day
+ yes I can take your order
+ yes I want your money (and custom)
+ we don’t have a sales department
+ yes my monkey loves suet
+ no my barnacles aren't polished
+ yes I can gargle peanut butter
+ why, pink of course
+ inside out and upside down
+ slightly rounded with a hard shell
+ long yet satisfying
+ you should have gone to specsavers
+ you can do it, if you b&q it
+ more reasons to shop at...
+ what has a hazelnut in every bite?
+ I know you needed a wee, I can see that
+ get down off that table
+ have looked inside your ears?
+ does my mum look big in this
+ what is the point
+ what you looking at
+ stressed out? Have a barclays.
Ho hum...
There is only so much crap I can type on my phone with one finger before I get pains.
at least I have calmed down now. Cummon, bring it on :o)
Full time customer service people, I salute you. BTW, nearly all the answers are on the website. Go figure...
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
The Orb Base Station & The Orb Satellite
COMING SOON from the makers of Laserpod
Both the Orb Base Station and the Orb Satellite will operate in the same manner as the original Laserpod: Red Lasers, Blue LED's, Rotating Crystal etc...
The major difference is non of the extras such as diffuser, domes etc and the body is made of plastic, so no expensive Aluminium shell. Instead you get adaptable cosmic lighting and an affordable price.
The Orb Base Station is an entirely practical solution, basically a frog eye housing offering multi directional projection and the capability of wall or ceiling mounting.
The Orb Satellite takes a more iconic form and stands on three antenna. The angle of projection can again be manipulated by varying the heights of each antenna. Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of the worlds first artificial satellite, the former Soviet Union's Sputnik, and this model is set to become an international best seller.
The Laserpod Orb Base and Orb Satellite are expected to retail at £39.95 each and will be available in time for Christmas.
And as always, you will be able to order them directly from www.GlowGadgets.com & www.Lazerpod.com
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