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I originally purchased one of these when I moved across the country, because I wasn't sure I wanted to commit to a MAC and it was very affordable. I was so happy with it that I upgraded to an iMAC with a 24" monitor. I will never go back the MAC is a great machine and this one is a very powerful machine for most users and a great way to make the leap away from Windows.

Updated Jan 4, 2009

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Apple - Time Capsule

17 people recommended this item

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I purchased one of these once they came out with the larger disk sizes. It has a great wireless switch, a router, and a built in backup Time Capsule/TIme Machine for MACs. You can also use it as a shared Network Attached Storage device for both PCs and MACs. It was easy to setup and configure and works great for both MACs and PCs. The only down fall - is the built in firewall does not have any options, so if you need a more robust firewall skip this and just by a netgear. You can use this with another router. (via Apple Time Capsule)

Updated Jan 4, 2009

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Wine Bottle Plant Nanny Watering Stakes

2 people recommended this item

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I went out and ordered one of these and now I have drunken planters. Seriously this is a pretty cool idea, but I do have to say you need to be gentle when you jam them into the dirt. Mine cracked into pieces.

On the cracked part - I contacted the company and they are shipping me another one. Great customer service - I'll be more gentle with the second one. I received the second one and I'm very happy both the the product and with the company!

It is working great slowly watering the plant.

Updated Feb 3, 2009

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Wooden Memory Stick

51 people recommended this item

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Anyone who uses a computer at work (and of course anyone who considers themselves a technology/computer geek) absolutely needs a Memory Stick. What better way to marry nature to technology, while throwing a bit of environmental reuse tactics with this REAL Wooden memory stick. Guaranteed to pique others interest as well as remind you of what you're missing while your stuck in cubical land.

Updated Nov 22, 2006

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Phantom Keystroker V2

2 people recommended this item

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The Phantom Keystroker may look like a harmless usb thumb drive, but it's actually a devious contraption of unlimited office-based torture. Simply discreetly attach the Phantom Keystroker to any extra USB port on your victim's computer, no drivers needed.

The Keystroker emulates a keyboard and mouse and periodically makes random mouse movements, toggles caps-lock and types out odd garbage text and phrases. Switches on the side allow you to choose between keyboard garbage typing, caps lock-toggle, annoying mouse movements or all three. An adjustment dial sets the duration between "events". We recommend you don't set it too frequently so as to extend the agony. Your hapless co-worker pal will think his computer has been possessed or infected by a destructive virus. As he writhes in anger and furiously dials tech support you can rest easy with a job well done. (via Think Geek)

Updated Jan 22, 2009

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Green Laser Pointer II

3 people recommended this item

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No, it's not red - it's green

Okay, just about everyone has a red laser pointer. Heck, we even sell a fine one here at ThinkGeek. But, we're pretty sure you want to be a superior geek - and doing it with a green laser is the way to go.

This pointer is significantly brighter (about 50 times) than a red laser pointer and because of its unusual color it is much more noticeable. I mean come on, a 532 nm green laser wavelength is obviously superior to a laughable 650 nm red laser wavelength. And unlike a red laser, the green beam itself can be seen in mid-air in dark conditions, not just the laser beam dot. This allows the green laser pointer to be used for pointing to star constellations (skypointing) and also just generally look cool as hell. The green laser beam dot can be seen at much greater distances than with a red laser pointer.

Since green direct injection laser diodes aren't readily available, this pointer is based on the use of Diode Pumped Solid State Frequency Doubled (DPSSFD) laser technology. A high power IR laser diode at 808 nm pumps a tiny block of Nd:YVO4 generating light at 1,064 nm which feeds a KTP intracavity frequency doubler crystal to produce the green beam at 532 nm.

Features of this unit include:

* Very bright green laser at 532 nm wavelength
* Output power of <5mW (Class IIIa Laser Product)
* Range of approximately 9,000 ft (2600 m) in darkness
* 1.1 mm beam diameter at source
* Momentary push button switch
* Solid, heavy duty construction
* Constant wave output (as opposed to pulse output)
* Takes 2 "AAA" batteries (included)
* Can be used for skypointing, projection on low clouds, signaling, highlighting potential explosives
* Dimensions: 5.6" x .5" dia
* 90-day warranty
* Available in Black or Silver color (via Think Geek)

Updated Jan 22, 2009

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DIY Plant Twitter Kit

4 people recommended this item

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Internet-Enable your Houseplant

There’s a school of thought that says that plants, like higher animals, have thoughts and feelings. They have an inner voice, and can tell you their life-stories, if only you could speak "plant." It’s not a difficult language to learn, actually - there are only a few words to contend with, since all they seem to care about is how much water they’re getting. There are no masculine or feminine nouns. Plus, there are no verb tenses, because plants have no concept of linear time.

The original breakthrough was made just a few months ago when the chief scientist at CERN, attempting to converse with a patch of catnip translated through their Milliard Gargantubrain computer, was able to discern "I CAN HAZ TWITTER?" The scientist didn’t quite understand that gibberish, but his granddaughter did, and the Plant Twitter Kit was born.

Once the kit is assembled, connect it to the Internet through the built-in ethernet jack, jam the leads into the plant’s soil, and subscribe to the plant’s twitter feed. It will tell you when it needs watering, or scold you if you’ve overwatered it, and report its status in between. The DIY Plant Twitter Kit comes unassembled, so you’ll have to break out the soldering iron and get to work. Don’t worry, it’s not that difficult to put together, and the satisfaction you get from building your own translation circuit is huge.

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* Do-It-Yourself Kit includes everything you need to understand what your plant is saying
* Connects to Twitter over the Internet to report its watering status
* Some soldering skill is recommended but not required
* You’ll also need a soldering iron, solder, needle-nose pliers, small snips, masking tape and a flat-head screwdriver (via Think Geek)

Updated Jan 22, 2009

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USB 8GB Flash Drive Lighter

3 people recommended this item

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Electronics and fire have never been friends and you could even say they are essentially sworn enemies. But in the case of this USB flash drive they have decided to call a truce. Long standing differences have been put aside to create a product that is both practical and very unique.

This flash drive has an ample 8GB capacity and the lighter is refillable. The USB connector slides out of the bottom of the metal case, using a small slider lever located on the side of the lighter. The lighter has a polished chrome finish and an adjustable flame.

* Refillable lighter with built-in USB flash drive
* 8GB capacity
* USB connector slides out of the lighter
* Metal case
* Adjustable flame
* Includes USB cable
* Dimensions: 1.5" x 2.4" x .5" (3.8 x 6 x 1.3 cm) (via Think Geek)

Updated Jan 22, 2009