Around 4 weeks ago I read an article in a magazine about a little gadget called the Loc8tor Lite which can actually locate your lost possessions. I want one of those I thought to myself, this could be the answer to my forgetfulness and frustration. So I decided to order one and find out.

A few days later my package arrived, and I excitedly unpacked the contents, which contained the Loc8tor device, 2 tags which are around the size of a paper clip. There was also keyring bands in the box, which allow you to attach a tag to your keys..

After reading the simple instructions, all I had to do was attach the tags on to any of my possessions. For the test I attached one tag to my car keys and stuck the other tag onto my PDA/Phone. I then asked my partner to hide them anywhere in the house. To make life easier you are supplied with handy stickers to remind you which items, like keys, are assigned to which buttons on the Loc8tor.

So how does it work?
All you need to do is switch the Loc8tor on , press the corresponding button for the item, the Loc8tor indicates how close you are to the object with a combination of lights and a series of beeps. As you move closer to the item, the light meter goes from red to green and the remote beeps more rapidly.

The Loc8tor uses RFID technology which is quite basic but works very well and will guide you to within an inch of the object. I started in the kitchen and eventually found my keys and phone which were on the third floor, very impressive for such a small unit. The Loc8tor is supposed to be able to locate lost possessions that are within 400ft (122 meters) which is quite some distance.

One thing did cross my mind, and that is what if you lose the Loc8tor itself, well the manufacturer has thought of that, and supplied a holder which you can stick anywhere. Once you are finished with the unit, just make sure you put in the holder, simple.

Verdict:
I really enjoyed using this little gadget, it was fun, reliable and simple to use. So if you’re like me and have trouble finding your possessions then this could be the answer.

At under $85 from Amazon.com and around £45 from Amazon.co.uk it is not badly priced, especially if it saves your sanity.

Around 4 weeks ago I read an article in a magazine about a little gadget called the Loc8tor Lite which can actually locate your lost possessions. I want one of those I thought to myself, this could be the answer to my forgetfulness and frustration. So I decided to order one and find out.

A few days later my package arrived, and I excitedly unpacked the contents, which contained the Loc8tor device, 2 tags which are around the size of a paper clip. There was also keyring bands in the box, which allow you to attach a tag to your keys..

After reading the simple instructions, all I had to do was attach the tags on to any of my possessions. For the test I attached one tag to my car keys and stuck the other tag onto my PDA/Phone. I then asked my partner to hide them anywhere in the house. To make life easier you are supplied with handy stickers to remind you which items, like keys, are assigned to which buttons on the Loc8tor.

So how does it work?
All you need to do is switch the Loc8tor on , press the corresponding button for the item, the Loc8tor indicates how close you are to the object with a combination of lights and a series of beeps. As you move closer to the item, the light meter goes from red to green and the remote beeps more rapidly.

The Loc8tor uses RFID technology which is quite basic but works very well and will guide you to within an inch of the object. I started in the kitchen and eventually found my keys and phone which were on the third floor, very impressive for such a small unit. The Loc8tor is supposed to be able to locate lost possessions that are within 400ft (122 meters) which is quite some distance.

One thing did cross my mind, and that is what if you lose the Loc8tor itself, well the manufacturer has thought of that, and supplied a holder which you can stick anywhere. Once you are finished with the unit, just make sure you put in the holder, simple.

Verdict:
I really enjoyed using this little gadget, it was fun, reliable and simple to use. So if you’re like me and have trouble finding your possessions then this could be the answer.

At under $85 from Amazon.com and around £45 from Amazon.co.uk it is not badly priced, especially if it saves your sanity.

Sound Quality.
Once received, I tested the iM207 speaker on my Laptop, MP3 player and pocket pc/phone, and the clarity of the sound that came out of this speaker was very high considering its size. I listened to different types of music and was very impressed to say the least, the bass on the iM207 is nothing to write home about but was ok. If you are wanting deep sounding bass then this is not the speaker for you, but for its size is adequate for me.
The speaker does not have a volume button, and that might put some people off, but you don’t really need one as you just use the volume on the device its connected to.
The level of the volume really surprised me, and it filled the room with no problem at all, it seemed to chuck the sound around the room.
I found the speaker give the best sound when it was on a hard surface, like my kitchen table.

Size.
One of the best things about this speaker is its size, it measures 9cm (~3.5″) across and just over 3.5cm (~1.5″) tall, and can fit in the palm of your hand. This makes the iM207 very portable and easily fits into my Laptop bag or pocket.

Power
Just three AAA batteries provide the power and they have been in for nearly 3 weeks and still going strong. To turn the speaker on or off you need to grip the shiny silver top at the speaker and also the black base and rotate them in different directions. I have read a few comments of users having difficulty with this but mine was ok, possibly a little stiff.

Connecting.
The connecting cable is only about 20cm long which made it very easy to use. When finished with, it simply wraps around the speaker, in its own groove, popping into the provided recess. Which kept it neat and tidy.

Overall the more I used this speaker the handier it became, the iM207 speaker is very compact and solid and I took it nearly everywhere with me. Highly recommend as a travel speaker.

Oh and did I mention the price? You can buy them in the UK from Amazon for a mere £26.98.

Or if you live in the US they cost just $24.88, click below to go to Amazon.com

25% of car accidents are caused due to talking on the mobile phone while at the wheel of the car. Several surveys have actually concluded that using a phone behind the wheel is more dangerous than drink-driving and more likely to cause a car accident. It can be seen, therefore, that the seemingly harmless act of talking on a phone really can put lives at risk. Numerous people die or end up in intensive care every year as the result of car accident caused by people using mobile phones.
Despite this, people still try and drive while using a mobile phone, however there is a safer and legal option.
Using a Bluetooth headset is a better alternative, because its hands free and you won’t be distracted while you drive.
But which headset should you choose as there a lot of different models out there?
One of the best Bluetooth headsets is the Jawbone, from a company called Aliph based in San Francisco, this headset has been around for a few months, and while it receives many excellent reviews, some people have been put off due to its cost. However this headset has come down in price and if you are looking to purchase a Bluetooth headset then you can’t go wrong with this model, because it is easy to use, elegant and virtually noise free.
If you have never heard of the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, then let me give you a rundown of this brilliant piece of gadgetry.
The first thing you will notice about the Jawbone is its design, most people love it, but its not to everybody’s taste.
What makes the Jawbone Bluetooth headset stand out from the crowd is the innovative ‘Noise Shield Technology’ which can eliminate all background noise from your call, and as your background changes it also adjusts the speaker output so you can hear your caller’s voice better, and it works really well. So if you are standing next to a running lawnmower, a sizzling sauté pan; walking down a noisy street or leave the music playing in the background while you drive down the motorway it won’t matter. Your voice will sound clear to the person you’re talking with, that person’s voice will be intelligible to you and background noise will be irrelevant to your conversation.
And if that’s not enough, the Jawbone also has a range of about 30 feet, however the distance does reduce through walls.
Features

• Noise Shield technology
• Voice activity sensor technology
• Directional microphone and signal processing algorithms to remove background noise
• Incoming audio enhancement
• Automatic volume enhancement with override
• Up to 6 hours talk time and 120 hours standby time
• Hidden, intuitive multifunction and volume buttons
• Call answer/end/reject, voice dial, last number, transfer, volume adjustment
• Weighs less than a half-ounce (14 grams)
• Colored LED indicator for pairing, charging and battery status
• Reset button
• It comes in, Black, Silver, or Red

The Jawbone headset can be worn on either ear, and you can customize your fit by
choosing an earloop and earbud from the several shapes and sizes provided, it takes a little bit of jiggling about to get in your ear, but once inserted, is very comfortable.
Unfortunately I have read that the Jawbone seems to have one flaw and that is the ear piece can break but is still usable. Don’t let that put you off, because if you buy from Amazon (which incidentally seems to be one of the the cheapest places to buy from) you can always return it for a replacement.
As I wrote earlier this headset has come down in price, and can be bought from either Amazon.com, or Amazon.co.uk.
So be safe this Christmas while driving, and wear a Bluetooth headset.

How does it work?
The technology behind this mouse is called Freespace motion sensing control which is based on a combination of sensors, DSP technology and RF wireless technologies to determine which way is up, disregarding how or where you point the mouse, and it can weed out unintentional hand shaking to maintain a steady cursor, basically it knows where you are without the need for a sensor on your computer, TV screen or wherever you happen to be using it.

Features: (taken from the Logitech website)

• Laser performance: On your desk, enjoy laser-precise tracking and instant response.
• Freespace motion sensing: In the air, use MX Air™ to browse and play your favorite media. The sensor transforms hand motions into natural, responsive cursor controls. Adjust volume by waving to the right or left; skip tracks with a flip of the wrist.
• Scroll panel: Experience hyper-fast scrolling at the touch of a finger—on your desk or in the air.
• Easy control of PC-based entertainment: Take command of your PC-based media with intuitive wave-and-click control—an easier and more natural way to enjoy your favorite media.
• Gesture controls: Control playback and volume with hand motions. Adjust volume by waving to the right or left; skip tracks with a flip of the wrist.
• Li-ion battery: Recharges faster, lasts longer.
• 2.4 GHz wireless: An operating range of 30 feet lets you navigate media from anywhere in the room.

The bottom line is that the Logitech MX air is not your typical boring 2D mouse and uses quite sophisticated technology, looks great fun, and I really like it, but, at a price of, wait for it, £79 from Amazon.co.uk or $126.99 from Amazon.com it is rather expensive. Shall I buy it or not that is the question. Maybe santa might bring me one.

With the Slingbox Pro you have the ability to watch and control up to three standard definition and one high definition video (via component connection) devices, the other 2 models you can only connect to one.

Overall, I think the Slingbox is a great idea, as you are able to watch all your favorite programs or movies anywhere you go. The only downside I can see is the cost, however saying that if you’ve no need for the HD or extra inputs, a Solo version is available much cheaper.

All Slingbox models can be purchased from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

Now the question is which channel do I watch.

If you find that three sockets are not enough you can purchase an IntelliPanel Trailing Power Saver Adapter with 8 seperate sockets for plug ins.

These adaptors can be bought from most electrical online stores, including Amazon.

As Amazon put it, ‘Save Power, Save the World! Be a hero!’

It requires no power adapter as it takes its power from your PC or Laptop. The passport hard drive comes in 80GB, 120GB, or 250GB, I bought the 160GB as that’s all I needed. The price for this little Hard drive is quite cheap on Amazon at the moment but you can buy it at most online computer websites, its always best to shop around.
So why not try this handy little drive? Let me know what you think of it.