6 posts tagged “satellite”
Kingston DataTraveler Micro Reader
USB Thumb Drive and MicroSD Card Reader
Link: Kingston
The Kingston DataTraveler has evolved from a simple USB Thumb Drive (Episode 83), to an SD Card Reader (Episode 353), and now to a microSD Card Reader. The DataTraveler Micro Reader has capacities of 1GB, 2GB and 4GB built-in flash memory, and opens up to reveal a microSD card slot to read and write data to and from your microSD card, now a prevalent format in cellphones. It supports microSD-HC and Memory Stick Micro (M2) as well. The microSD card is not included.
Kingston also offers an almost confusing array of alternatives. The name of the model, DataTraveler, means the device includes built-in flash memory. But you can get just the USB microSD reader (without the built-in flash memory), with a microSD card (which is the album art for this episode's mp3), or without a card. There is also the Kingston Mobility Kit (Episode 383) which contains adapters for all the SD sub-formats. All in a thumb drive design.
Kingston also offers an almost confusing array of alternatives. The name of the model, DataTraveler, means the device includes built-in flash memory. But you can get just the USB microSD reader (without the built-in flash memory), with a microSD card (which is the album art for this episode's mp3), or without a card. There is also the Kingston Mobility Kit (Episode 383) which contains adapters for all the SD sub-formats. All in a thumb drive design.
Señor Wences ...
... aka Wenceslao Moreno, was a ventriloquist who performed on shows including the Ed Sullivan Show with his puppets Johnny (Wences's hand with a blond wig), and Pedro (a head in a box), who bore a striking resemblance to the very Giz Wiz himself. Wences died aged 103 in 1999. You can read his entry on Wikipedia. Here is a video on YouTube of a performance by Señor Wences. Pedro appears in the video at the 1:30 mark.
Video Toaster on the Amiga 2000
Leo's reference to Newtek's Video Toaster in the Snappy episode (Episode 565) did not invoke any nostalgia in Paul Watson. He still has the Video Toaster working on his original Amiga 2000, along with Final Cut Pro on his Intel Mac Pro!
For an archived video of the Video Toaster on an Amiga 2000, go back to the blog post for Episode 565.
Repurposing Lumpy
Dick suggests that Carvel's Lumpy the Whale (more commonly known as Fudgie) should be repurposed as Leo the Loopy. To revisit Dick and Leo's repartee on Lumpy the Whale, check out Episodes 347, 357 and 535.
President and Biz Dev Guy
Apart from getting a new uniform and a No.1 Badge, Dane Golden has been promoted to President and Biz Dev Guy of TWiT. Leo is also going to get a part-time editor to edit the shows to free up Dane so he can bring Leo his cup of broth and blanket, prune the trees and mow the lawn in the TWiT garden, and drive Dick to and from the San Francisco Airport on a stretch Volkswagen when Dick appears on TWiTLive.
To learn more about Leo's new crew at the TWiT Cottage, including Colleen and Frédérique, read his recent blog post TWiT Live Update.
Off to Nova Scotia
Dick is off to Nova Scotia today, on the Queen Mary 2, but will return to base on Tuesday to record more DGWs.
Listen to Episode 574
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
... aka Wenceslao Moreno, was a ventriloquist who performed on shows including the Ed Sullivan Show with his puppets Johnny (Wences's hand with a blond wig), and Pedro (a head in a box), who bore a striking resemblance to the very Giz Wiz himself. Wences died aged 103 in 1999. You can read his entry on Wikipedia. Here is a video on YouTube of a performance by Señor Wences. Pedro appears in the video at the 1:30 mark.
Video Toaster on the Amiga 2000
Leo's reference to Newtek's Video Toaster in the Snappy episode (Episode 565) did not invoke any nostalgia in Paul Watson. He still has the Video Toaster working on his original Amiga 2000, along with Final Cut Pro on his Intel Mac Pro!
For an archived video of the Video Toaster on an Amiga 2000, go back to the blog post for Episode 565.
Repurposing Lumpy
Dick suggests that Carvel's Lumpy the Whale (more commonly known as Fudgie) should be repurposed as Leo the Loopy. To revisit Dick and Leo's repartee on Lumpy the Whale, check out Episodes 347, 357 and 535.
President and Biz Dev Guy
Apart from getting a new uniform and a No.1 Badge, Dane Golden has been promoted to President and Biz Dev Guy of TWiT. Leo is also going to get a part-time editor to edit the shows to free up Dane so he can bring Leo his cup of broth and blanket, prune the trees and mow the lawn in the TWiT garden, and drive Dick to and from the San Francisco Airport on a stretch Volkswagen when Dick appears on TWiTLive.
To learn more about Leo's new crew at the TWiT Cottage, including Colleen and Frédérique, read his recent blog post TWiT Live Update.
Off to Nova Scotia
Dick is off to Nova Scotia today, on the Queen Mary 2, but will return to base on Tuesday to record more DGWs.
Listen to Episode 574
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
USB Tape Dispenser Hub
USB Hub/Wacky Gadget
Link: ThinkGeek
From ThinkGeek, the home of wacky gadgets, this Scotch Tape Dispenser is also a USB Hub with swinging ports. It comes with an LED light and the tape too!
Dick thinks they should make a DGW-branded Toothpick Bird USB Hub.
For a previous equally wacky USB hub, see Episode 161, the Self-Destruct Button USB Hub.
WTHII April '08
It's not a juicer. What a shocker! It's a Roller Drying Cup.
Dick's Radio Studio
As a child, Dick built his own radio studio which broadcast on to the front lawn, and played pranks among the hedges. That's the budding entertainer at work.
Seinfeld's Soup Nazi
No one at Mad dared go and buy soups at The Original Soup Man because his reputation preceded him.
Rowing with Audible
Leo gives more details about his podcasting plans with female rower Roz Savage who is going to try to be the first woman to row solo across the Pacific.
Video or Audio
Brian Taylor from Walnut, California is in a dilemma. He watched the streaming video of Dick and Leo recording the show. Now he has nothing to listen to for the next week. He suggests they do 2 sets of episodes, one on video, and one just with the audio.
Twitter Again
Leo wants to know if the SoupySales on Twitter, who is profane and very funny, is the Soupy Sales. Dick is now on Twitter as well. Follow him at thegizwiz on Twitter, or follow Alfred E Neuman on Twitter.
Listen to Episode 569
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
Dick thinks they should make a DGW-branded Toothpick Bird USB Hub.
For a previous equally wacky USB hub, see Episode 161, the Self-Destruct Button USB Hub.
It's not a juicer. What a shocker! It's a Roller Drying Cup.
As a child, Dick built his own radio studio which broadcast on to the front lawn, and played pranks among the hedges. That's the budding entertainer at work.
Seinfeld's Soup Nazi
No one at Mad dared go and buy soups at The Original Soup Man because his reputation preceded him.
Rowing with Audible
Leo gives more details about his podcasting plans with female rower Roz Savage who is going to try to be the first woman to row solo across the Pacific.
Video or Audio
Brian Taylor from Walnut, California is in a dilemma. He watched the streaming video of Dick and Leo recording the show. Now he has nothing to listen to for the next week. He suggests they do 2 sets of episodes, one on video, and one just with the audio.
Twitter Again
Leo wants to know if the SoupySales on Twitter, who is profane and very funny, is the Soupy Sales. Dick is now on Twitter as well. Follow him at thegizwiz on Twitter, or follow Alfred E Neuman on Twitter.
Listen to Episode 569
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
HYmini
Hand-held Windmill Generator/Portable Charger
Link: HYmini
The HYmini is not a fan, but a windmill which converts wind power into electrical engery and stores it in the internal rechargeable battery. The wind has to be at least 9 mph. When the wind is fast enough, a green LED lights up to indicate that electrical energy is being generated. You can also charge the battery using conventional AC power (adaptor included), or using the computer via USB.
You can also charge the battery via USB by buying a solar panel using solar energy, called the miniSOLAR. There is also a bicycle attachment to harness the wind power, and an arm-band for people who jog.
You can use the HYmini to charge your 5V portable devices. It also doubles up as a flashlight.
Sit Up!
Leo is back on his GopherSport Anti-Burst Fitness Ball (Episode 322), while Dick is slumped on his chair in a comfortably bad posture.
VCR Plus
Sharon from PoCo (Port Coquitlam) in BC, Canada loves the VCR Plus episode (Episode 560). She tells Dick that TV guides in Vancouver still print the VCR Plus codes. Her parents have been using the codes for 7 years. Jim Nelson also writes in to say that he still uses the codes.
Regis
Leo thinks Regis is great and does his work without anyone knowing it. For a photo of Regis in his office, go to Leo's Flickr.
It's A Gas
Dick and Leo mentioned the Mad recording "It's A Gas" yesterday, and again today. A listener James Baldwin has found the recording on YouTube and emailed Dick the link. Dick has embedded it on his home page, or listen to it here.
Listen to Episode 568
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
You can use the HYmini to charge your 5V portable devices. It also doubles up as a flashlight.
Sit Up!
Leo is back on his GopherSport Anti-Burst Fitness Ball (Episode 322), while Dick is slumped on his chair in a comfortably bad posture.
VCR Plus
Sharon from PoCo (Port Coquitlam) in BC, Canada loves the VCR Plus episode (Episode 560). She tells Dick that TV guides in Vancouver still print the VCR Plus codes. Her parents have been using the codes for 7 years. Jim Nelson also writes in to say that he still uses the codes.
Regis
Leo thinks Regis is great and does his work without anyone knowing it. For a photo of Regis in his office, go to Leo's Flickr.
It's A Gas
Dick and Leo mentioned the Mad recording "It's A Gas" yesterday, and again today. A listener James Baldwin has found the recording on YouTube and emailed Dick the link. Dick has embedded it on his home page, or listen to it here.
Listen to Episode 568
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
Tom Bihn's Western Flyer
Travel Bag For Laptop
Link: Tom Bihn
Turn-The-Tables-Tuesday
Leo was going to do the new Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse, but has decided to leave it for Dick to cover. Apart from pens and watches, Leo cannot get enough of laptop bags. Tom Bihn specialises in bags, which are all well made, sophisticated, componentised, customisable cases with optional add-ons and inserts.
Leo has the Western Flyer, but recommends the SuperEgo for Dick, who can take an Ego Strip with it. The SuperEgo can carry Dick's laptop with room to double up as an overnight bag. For the ultimate briefcase, try the Empire Builder.
Extras include the Horizontal Brain Cell (an insert for storing your laptop), the Absolute Shoulder Strap (which tucks away neatly inside the bag but turns your bag into a messenger-style bag), and the Freudian Slip (a briefcase organiser).
Dick has been using a Targus bag for his laptop (probably the Targus Flare Backpack in Episode 394), but is now sorely tempted to get a Tom Bihn bag.
Toasting Don Quixote
Karen Toast Conger, who lives aboard a catamaran and travels around the world with her family (Episode 512), has taken up Leo's invitation and sent him a photo of her boat, the Don Quixote. It's a Lagoon 380 catamaran. You can see Toast's boat on her website, and on Flickr too. She and her two young girls sing along to the Letters Jingle.
Listen to Episode 522
Go to TWiT
Read Dick's Write-Up
Leo has the Western Flyer, but recommends the SuperEgo for Dick, who can take an Ego Strip with it. The SuperEgo can carry Dick's laptop with room to double up as an overnight bag. For the ultimate briefcase, try the Empire Builder.
Toasting Don Quixote
Karen Toast Conger, who lives aboard a catamaran and travels around the world with her family (Episode 512), has taken up Leo's invitation and sent him a photo of her boat, the Don Quixote. It's a Lagoon 380 catamaran. You can see Toast's boat on her website, and on Flickr too. She and her two young girls sing along to the Letters Jingle.
Listen to Episode 522
Go to TWiT
Read Dick's Write-Up
La Crosse Weather Direct
Weather Station
Link: La Crosse Technology
This is one of the first devices of the next generation weather stations. Unveiled by La Crosse Technology at this year's CES, Weather Direct will be employed by La Crosse Technology in a number of their devices with prices ranging from $50 to $130. Once you purchase a Weather Direct device, you pay a one-off fee to register online to specify the locations for which you want weather forecasts. The device is connected to the internet via an ethernet port from which it fetches and aggregates weather and other information from various sources including satellite assisted weather forecast systems and RSS feeds.
Succotash
Hear what succotash is from Dick and Leo.
Penguin Tea Timer
George from Ajax Ontario, Canada finds the Motorola Rokr S9 Bluetooth Headset (Episode 417) difficult to wear together with his sunglasses, and when the bluetooth is turned on, it seems to drain the phone battery much faster. In the end, he has to return it. He suggests that Leo cover the Penguin Tea Timer on TTTT, which lifts up the tea bag from your mug when the tea is sufficiently brewed. Leo thinks it would be a good pal for the Toothpick Bird (Episode 282). Amazon, on the other hand, suggests as a companion for the Penguin Tea Timer, the Hillary Nutcracker (see also Episode 404).
Listen to Episode 501
Go to TWiT
Read Dick's Write-Up
Succotash
Hear what succotash is from Dick and Leo.
Penguin Tea Timer
Listen to Episode 501
Go to TWiT
Read Dick's Write-Up
Sportscaster
Portable XM Radio
Link: XM-Radio-Satellite
The Sportscaster is a portable XM radio. It's not limited to sports channels, but it's called the Sportscaster probably because it's small and sporty. It's about 4.5 inches wide, less than 2 inches high and 0.75 inches deep. Comes with a Car Kit (antenna, cigarette lighter adapter and remote control). There's also a Home Kit for it.
Netcast
Dick heard on 1010WINS about some guy registering the word "netcast". Leo explains.
Leo on XM
Leo is trying to get his radio show on to an XM channel.
Letters Jingle
Leo refers to the Letters Jingle writer George Wood as being from London. Wrong again!
Commercials
A listener Trey misses the commercials, and has written to Visa about supporting the show. Leo says he's turned down sponsorship offers from GM, IBM, Proctor and Gamble, but he'll accept commercials for potholes.
Mad Minute
A visit to the Turbulent Air Maintenance Shop.
Listen to Episode 168
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
Dick heard on 1010WINS about some guy registering the word "netcast". Leo explains.
Leo on XM
Leo is trying to get his radio show on to an XM channel.
Letters Jingle
Leo refers to the Letters Jingle writer George Wood as being from London. Wrong again!
Commercials
A listener Trey misses the commercials, and has written to Visa about supporting the show. Leo says he's turned down sponsorship offers from GM, IBM, Proctor and Gamble, but he'll accept commercials for potholes.
Mad Minute
A visit to the Turbulent Air Maintenance Shop.
Listen to Episode 168
Go to TWiT
The Giz Wiz Home Page
