A flash drive with a cool design which won’t cost you an arm and a leg? Increasingly rare. Yes, there’s some very cool drives out there, but some of the prices are out of this world compared to the measly amount of storage they offer.
These two guys, on the other hand, rock. Or should I say slash? The Ninja USB Drives feature two adorable-looking warriors… but don’t be mistaken, even the pink one is hiding one big sword behind her back. And, if you check out the picture to the right, you’ll see what happens when they meet: heads fly.
Each decapitated ninja can carry around 2 GB of your data, they make lovely keychains and only cost $15. As long as you don’t let them fight each other, you’ll be fine.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $15 on USBGeek.com.
Via Coolest Gadgets
When is geeky too geeky? Well, the Binary Love t-shirt almost qualifies, but then the design is so cute you can’t help but want one.
See those 1s and 0s making the pretty heart shape? It’s not a random string. Each 8 digit series, once converted into digital and then ASCII, is a letter. So 01101100 01101111 01110110 01100101 spells “l o v e”. Ain’t that sweet?
And because love is universal, this t-shirt comes in both men’s and women’s style; loose or form-fitting, the message stays the same.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $18.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
Can you screw up something as basic as microwaving popcorn?
The answer is, of course, yes. Charred popcorn or unpopped kernels, it takes a pro to strike the perfect balance. Why? Because the instructions are vague to say the least, and since you can’t see what’s happening counting the time between pops is not very effective.
So the Micro Corn Popper is good for us kitchen disasters. Nothing special, but you get to see the corn and it makes it easy to figure out when it’s done, plus it has a container on top for melting butter.
All fine and dandy… until you see the price. No thank you, I’ll just buy a bowl and sieve and make one myself for half the price.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.98 on TaylorGifts.com.
Via Gizmodo
If you’re stuck in the woods with a flashlight… you’ll want to have a pair of NoPoPo Aqua Powered Batteries. Because you can just pee and they’ll make some *ahem* juice.
Alright, actually they can use most liquids for power, but it’s more interesting to call them pee-based batteries. They’re charged by inserting the liquid in the battery chamber with a pipette and they generate 500 mAh, which is not much, but if you’re in a tight spot you’re not in the position to complain.
Unfortunately, they can only be charged 2 to 5 times, so the technology needs some work. But the potential is undeniable, and I’m not kidding now. Being able to generate electricity out of virtually nothing can be a lifesaver – literally.
How much under $29.99?
Somne: $15 on HimeyaShop.com.
Via TechDigest
I hate to admit it, but… I need a set of DaysAgo Digital Day Counters.
It should be so simple. Open a can, remember when you did it, throw it away when it goes bad.
I got sick twice last month because of bad food. I’m just stupid like that.
The digital counter attaches to pots and jars with a suction cup and can count up to 99 hours or 99 days. (Hint: if it says 99 days, find a Ziploc bag, put the item inside and drop it in the deepest garbage can you can find.)
The uses are endless: cat litter (though you can smell-test that), fish tank water, plant watering… the list goes on and on.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.95 for a set of 2 on Amazon.com.
Via ShinyShiny
Flying low-cost or economy is fine as long as it gets the job done. If you’re not swimming in money, you’d rather spend it at the destination rather than pay that extra for a business class seat. But at one point your back will start protesting… hey, were you expecting extra-comfortable seats on a cheap flight?
So, for the money you’re saving, you can make yourself comfortable for all the trips to come. The First Class Sleeper Pillow is more than the usual travel pillow: it supports your lower back, shoulders, neck and head. And if you’re familiar with back pain… I’m sure you’ll agree $30 is worth it for frequent travelers.
The pillow is easy to inflate with just a few breaths, it rolls up into a small package that weighs about a pound… what’s not to love about it?
How much under $29.99?
A little: $27.95 on Amazon.com.
Via OhGizmo!
If you’re away from home for a longer time, a worry might arise: what if your house gets broken into? There’s nothing much you can do to stop enterprising thieves, but there are ways to reduce the chance of coming back and finding everything gone.
Any burglar with half a brain will try to break in when the owners are gone… so don’t let them know you are. All you need is the House Sitter. This little box is full of magic: it can be set up to randomly turn on TVs, lamps and radios so that it seems that you’re at home all the time. Once you’re back, a simple flick of the switch turns the devices back to their normal state.
What happens if there’s a power outage? Well, nothing; the House Sitter will just turn itself back on when power resumes and continue keeping the place safe.
$26 is worth it when it comes to the security of thousands of dollars’ worth of things just sitting there waiting to be stolen, I say.
How much under $29.99?
A little: $26.24 on Amazon.com.
Via ubergizmo
We’ve seen the Earth destroyed by asteroids. Plagues. Zombies. Aliens. AI. Nuclear war. But by Dracula riding a dinosaur with zombies roaming the streets while aliens invade? That’s a first, and that’s what makes the THIS is How the World Ends t-shirt special.
And, if you’ve read enough apocalyptic novels, you might have noticed something the designer has too: the most quoted line is “This is the way the world ends/Not with a bang but a whimper.” from T.S. Eliot’s The Hollow Men.
From a lover of post-apocalyptic fiction to a great designer: Kudos!
How much under $29.99?
Some: $18 on Threadless.com.
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How often do you feel the need to wash your mouse? Except for the odd spilled coffee accident, it stays perfectly dry and if it’s really necessary you can wipe it with some alcohol.
So I was wondering why someone would want an USB Waterproof Mouse. And then… I zoomed in a photo. It looks cool. Very cool. A black mouse covered in silicone with no obvious buttons is awesome. And the buttons do exist, 5 of them no less, more than I had expected from a run-of-the-mill novelty mouse.
I still think making it waterproof is pretty silly and useless, but this time the side effects were better than the actual purpose of the thing.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $17 on USBGeek.com.
Via GeekAlerts
Finish the sentence: “I won’t be home, but I’ll leave the keys…”. Yes, everyone knows the standard places, it’s either under the doormat or under a flower pot. And “everyone” includes the robbers.
A bit of creativity won’t hurt. And, unless the robbers keep up with gadget blogs, the Sprinkler Key Hider is a fairly safe bet if you’re leaving the keys for someone to find.
Of course, it has a prerequisite: having a yard in which a sprinkler looks natural. If you’ve got that covered, this little box takes care of the rest: it’s watertight and large enough for one or more sets of keys. It even comes with a fake security firm decal, which can’t hurt. Would-be thieves might be deterred by the idea that they’ll trigger an alarm if they try to break in.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $6.63 on Amazon.com.
Via bookofjoe
