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I hope you are sitting, and not standing. For this is in fact the final episode of Gadgettes. Yes, it sucks. But the show will always live on in the archives. Before you start re-listening to every single past episode, enjoy our final sendoff where we (appropriately) cover nearly all of the segments from the show.
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EPISODE 188
Nerd Alert
Tribbles: For role playing
Gender Gap
$35,000 for a street-legal Tron motorcycle
Hello Kitty Watch
Hello Kitty Megabloks on the way
What a Concept
The wafflesicle maker has changed breakfast forever
Tool Time
Iron Man suitcase armor motorcycle suit now available
Pretty
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Good Vibrations
Solar Bullet Rechargeable Vibrator
Why Didn't I Think Of That?
Turn a Livestrong bracelet into an iPhone 4 bumper
Pink Watch
The stupidest women's products ever invented
Jason... in a onesey. The pictures that followed.
http://twitpic.com/21l82a/full
http://twitpic.com/21l8yz/full
http://twitpic.com/21l9na/full
http://i47.tinypic.com/jaaxzl.jpg
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6684/jasonr.jpg
Voicemail
Katie's infomercial
Sean Connery
E-MAIL
Dearest Gadgettes,
This may be A PROPOS (of) NOTHING, or maybe it's a NERD ALERT... but WHAT THE HELL? Now how will I ASK A GADGETTE? I need someone to tell me when it's TOOL TIME or POTTY TIME because I just don't know on my own when IT'S ABOUT TIME. Please don't UNFRIEND me for saying so but it seems like a GENDER GAP is happening here when it comes to the end of Gadgettes. It's not PRETTY. It's FUG. You can't even dress this news up with some BLING RX to make it work. How will I find my HOT ASIAN GADGET fixes and my HELLO KITTY WATCH alerts? THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT?! WHAT A CONCEPT. WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT?
KILL ME.
Yours always,
Holly in NYC (hollyhock)
P.S. Seriously though... This sucks. I understand why but I don't have to like it. :(
I can't believe that Gadgettes is coming to an end. It has been an essential part of every week for me and the only show that makes me laugh for an hour straight. You have been the most totally awesome show in the history of human-kind EVER (that is not an overstatement). Your pure awesomeness has been the most awesomely awesome of all awesome. I really wish the show wasn't ending. I really wish the show wasn't ending. But I understand.
But can't you just go till episode 200 or something? Or make the show bi-weekly?? Or just DON'T END!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Molly, Kelly, Lindsey, and Jason for all your awesomeness. Cushy Tushy for life!
Farewell Gadgettes!
Liam
New Brunswick, Canada
Just saw Molly's post on Facebook about Gadgettes demise and I want to scream. Not that Facebook sucks personal security donkeyballs but that Gadgettes will not be around anymore. Full disclosure - in 45 years of enjoying pop culture, IT geekiness, music, movies, etc. this is my first ever fan letter. I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed your show. You all deserve to be very proud of what you did each week.
Since this is my first fan letter ever I am not sure how to do it properly (AHHH JUSTIN BIEBER) but I will try. When I try and examine what it is I liked (arrgh I hate using the past tense when describing you guys) what it is I liked about your show so much, I can sum it up in one word - PUCKERED.
A little while ago you were talking about a toilet seat that was leather and I think Jason used the word puckered to describe how difficult it would be to clean leather. Molly began with a laugh that was the type where you have trouble catching your breath. The rest of you guys started laughing along and that was it. I think there was a point where there was about 60 seconds of silence due to you trying to control your laughter. I often listen to your podcast on my bus commute to my IT job along with the other mindless drones who have had the life sucked out of them. And here I am, holding my side laughing out loud in front of them. That is what made your show the best podcast around - your humour and fun was genuine and infectious.
I am very sad yet at the same time so very grateful that I got a chance to listen to your show.
David
Calgary, Alberta
Subject: What is Gadgettes?
Hi Molly,
I've been a cnet reader for over a decade but unfortunately never knew what this is about until you said it's cancelled. So I guess I won't be missing much. HOWEVER I'm still super mad about Mailbag. I say it again: HOW COULD YOU?? Noooooooooo!!!!! Why????????? Ok. I'm done acting like the Italian world cup team (i.e. acting overly dramatic).
Cheers,
Conti
Don't find yourself in an awkward situation where you've been bumped and you don't have any sort of protection on your device. Be a responsible citizen of the gadget-carrying world and experience today's important Gadgettes!
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EPISODE 187
iPhone 4: First Take
For Kelly’s new iPad: ZooGue Smart Case
The double-glass iphone 4 is a shatter magnet
iPhone 4accessories
Phoneballs case protects iPhone in hairy situations
First waterproof case for Kindle
iPad posters in SF hijacked by porn
Tool Time
Helix gives iPhone gamers a good ‘Grip’
BADASS!!! (thank you Andrew)
Navy Laser Blaster Shoots Down Robotic Planes
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
Solar window glass: no more ugly panels!
There’s an App for THAT?!
Boink (Thanks Mr. Rob)
E-MAIL
Hey Gadgettes!
I was just listening to episode 186 where you guys talked about the Underfull Tablecloth. It reminded me of these awesome tea bag holders that my friend showed me. They work with the same idea, and they solve the terrible problem I have of awkwardly hiding my tea bag in a napkin when no garbage is nearby. Plus, if you have these, you have an excuse to not get up from your desk when you’re enjoying your new (but inevitably flawed) coffee mug.
Love the show!
Gabe Rivera
Hey, Gadgettes crew,
A while back, ThinkGeek showed off an iPad arcade machine cabinet but
it was a joke. However, someone actually made a working iPad arcade
cabinet out of cardboard. Thought you’d like to see it.
Keep up the great work.
- iYaz
Dear Molly & Lindsay,
I have a solution to the smelly lid problem for your coffee mug – denture tablets. I put a couple of tablets in the cup and place the lid in a larger bowl, fill both with hot water and let them work their magic. No nasty aftertaste to your mug (or y
I use the Contigo mug and love and recommend to other people.
Have you considered going back to the Contigo mug? One solution to something in your pocketbook pressing on the button is to not but the coffee cup there and use instead a bag to haul your child’s stuff. I use the Ella Tote.
–Christine
With all that oil gushing out of the hole in the Earth, we have to ask ourselves this question. And if this happens, what then? Well, flying cars and pedal powered Porsches, obviously. Even Eli, our special guest, knows that!
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EPISODE 186
Rocket car blasts off on Coke and Mentos
Personal electric mini-plane could fly by 2013 (thanks Frontline!)
Audi ‘travolution’ syncs cars to traffic lights, saves fuel
Pedal-powered Porsche is world’s lightest, slowest
Firefox plug-in blacks out BP across the Web
BP Global PR
If It Was My Home
Nuking the oil spill: a crazy idea that’s building steam
What a Concept
Awesome cellphone design wins spot in a blockbuster movie
What the hell? (or maybe tool time)
Inflatable lap support for notebooks
Hello Kitty Watch
Hello Kitty Halogen headlight
Pretty
Underfull Tablecloth
E-MAIL
Dear Gadgettes (and Jason),
In reference to last week’s episode on containers for hot beverages, have any of you tried the “”Thermos 16-Ounce Stainless Steel Backpack Bottle?”" I know it’s not a mug but as a current owner of said product, I think it might fit the bill for what you are searching for.
It can be opened and closed with a single hand but also has a latch to prevent accidental opening.
Insulation is great as the contained liquid usually stays scalding hot for 8 hours or more.
Lastly, secure grip of the thermos is possible with the contoured neck (very important for not spilling aforementioned scalding liquid on oneself).
Love the show,
The UC Davis undergraduate listener.
Hey Gadgettes...
Almost exactly one year ago in Episode 139, "The Summer Episode," you talked about the Diesel "Freak of Nature" watch, and how the three of you *hated* it. I believe some of the comments included:
? "Indescribably bad." (Molly)
? "As stupid as it sounds." (Kelly)
? "A novelty joke watch." (Jason)
Well, as much as I respect your opinions, I just couldn't bring myself to agree with you. I thought the watch was pretty sweet. I'm not really a "watch" guy, but there was something about it that I just really, really liked. I actually thought about buying it, but I procrastinated, and eventually I forgot about it.
Until about a month ago, that is. The subject of watches came up in a discussion with some friends, and I immediately thought about the Freak of Nature. This time I didn't wait. I ordered one that day! A few days later it arrived, and I've worn it every day since. I have never received so many comments and compliments (yes, COMPLIMENTS) on a watch before! Everyone has said how cool and unique they thought it was, and several people have asked where they can get one. (I suppose those that didn't say anything were horrified into silent rage, but I'd like to think they just haven't seen it yet. Although given how frakking huge the thing is that seems unlikely.)
Anyway, I just thought you'd find this interesting. Feel free to mock me. I know I have the coolest watch in the room, no matter what you say ;-) And despite the fact that we disagreed this time, I still love the show. Keep up the good work!
-Gary (from Houston) 
After years and years of failed coffee mugs, we decide to air out the dirt on the ones that suck... and possibly even cover a few things that could be considered "technology" too.
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EPISODE 185
All The Mugs We Have Tried
OXO “liquiseal” coffee mugs
Planetary Design Tumber Mug
Contigo AutoSeal
http://bit.ly/cgDqaS
Thermos Sipp
This one looks good: Bodum Anywhere Travel Mug
Elsewhere in coffee tech …
Brewing a better coffee cup online
iPhone app for clumsy foodies
The world’s most hilariously depressing coffee mug
NerdApproved specialty brew: oatmeal, coffee, bacon stout
Kill Me
Fake nipples
Gender Gap
Philips introduces an iron … for men.
Pink Watch
Logitech “Fantasy” collection of … mice.
What a Concept (what the hell edition)
It’s a baby stroller … and a scooter!
Tool Time
The iDress (thanks Ikcor!)
Ask a Gadgette
Hi!
My mother’s 40th birthday is upcoming soon and I want to give her something special this year. She’s not really a tech person and only uses her computer for web browsing, email and basic word processing. She has been complaining lately how slow it is (she has a 4-year-old laptop). She also reads a lot of books.
I’m considering getting her an iPad. Is this a good idea? Are there any other gadgets you could think of, that could replace the main functions of a laptop and are also easy to use? Please note that since I’m 14, my funds are limited to around US$600.
Keep up the great work,
Jakub from Australia
E-MAIL
Dear luckiest guy in the world, or Jason, as you are sometimes called…
How is it you have managed to land the best gig on the planet, and how
can i be more like you? Molly & Kelly are just so darn wonderful. Full
of wonder. And full of win. And you get paid too? Double score.
I salute you sir. You are a stud.
Humbly yours,
Dave in NY
In reflection of episode 183, I think you have stumbled onto the next social media application for a mobile phone. It's the combination of four square location based services and farting. Now you can navigate the office area free of air pollution with GPS coordinate and Google Map precision. Stop using that finger to pull and start steering clear using the touchscreen.
Kind regards,
Alan
Lindsey returns to unveil the winner of Operation Lindsey's Living! To celebrate, we cover tech that might find a good home in that swank new space. Somehow, by the close of the show, we end up right back in the gutter again. Please help us.
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EPISODE 184
And the winner of the Operation Lindsey’s Living Room contest is….
Scott Clay (Claymation)!!!! (see his submission email below)
Convertible Coffee Table Turns Into A Desk
Twilight ensures purified air with blooming and refreshed interiors
Siamun TV Stand aims to combine entertainment in your office setting
Will lindsey buy a Google TV?
What the hell?!
Bananaphone!\
Unfriend
Chatroulette Clone ChatVille Launched For Facebook By Digsby Team
Bling RX
Goldstriker's gold iPad Supreme cashes in on the iPad craze
Mariah Carey's Blinged Out iPad Gets Face Time
What a concept
Condom meets tampon to extract stem cells
Pink watch
Barbie laptops deploy American cute off the coast of Korea
Voicemail
Howard the lawn bowler
Some guy named Chris…
E-MAIL
Lindsey & other Gadgettes, This was a fun little project. I wish that I had more time to work on it, but here is what I was able to do with a few hours of spare time. I’ve attached 3 Pictures with different layouts, one as a standard layout (Standard Plan View), one for cocktail parties (Cocktail Plan View), and one for movie watching (Movie Plan View). To simplify things I kept all existing furniture except the TV Cabinet and added a new TV Stand and TV. This is the stand I chose for you.
Standard Entry view
Standard Dining view
Standard Plan
Standard Movie view
Standard Cocktail view
The reason I like this one is that it’s elegant, had a spine that hides all the cables and you mount the TV on, and it swivels that mount so you can rotate the TV. I believe I would recommend a 42″ TV for the space layout, but you can make your own decision. As far as other components go I can work with you if you choose my design and want any advice, but I think you have plenty around you :) I didn’t show anything in the model now, but I can add stuff later if you want to see a more final product. Design-wise, I tried to make the most out of the space while allowing for maximum versatility. I hope that the different pictures illustrate this versatility with simply rotating or slightly moving some furniture. With the TV located where I have placed it you are able to keep the same amount of space for the TV area, while gaining extra space by the fireplace for more intimate tasks like reading and the kids have some open play area. This should also allow you to watch TV while in the Dining area if you choose (the swivel TV stand helps here), as well as put a lot more chairs in the Dining area for watching movies should you wish to. I believe going around the corner of the couch to walk through the space is more helpful for the space layout than it is hurtful as long as the door swings open freely. I would have liked to do some things with lighting and paint colors, but time restraints limited me to just working on the layout mostly. Of course I’m more than happy to work with you to tweak things to get it there.
Scott Clay (Claymation)
I stumbled upon Geeky Clean and thought you guys would enjoy it as much as I did. (I just ordered 3 soaps from there.)
http://www.geekyclean.com/
Keep on being freakin’ awesome.
Penelope
In a never-ending one-upsmanship battle, Yanko Designs outlines the deets on the iTit (no, not the it-it), annnnd it’s exactly what it sounds like.
No word yet on price or if it will come in various sizes/color tones based on the user’s preferences, but I believe it should come with a warning: “”Don’t scroll too hard, it’s sensitive.”"
(Too dirty? lol maybe... :P)
Anyway, have a great day!
Love,
Dr. Karl
Tom Merritt joins us to discuss the many ways that technology is conspiring to kill us all.
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EPISODE 183
Facebook privacy policy: Longer than the constitution
Zuckerberg IMs
The many missteps of Facebook
Things Facebook should say at their internal meeting
Cradle from Quirky: An iPad lap desk with a twist
Get a “Keyboard Upgrade” for your ipad
Desktop donut factory? Sweet!
Ridiculous ‘speech bubble’ helmets cut out noise, dignity
Fug
Novero bluetooth headsets
It’s About Time
Robot Watch’ would please Cylon fashionistas
TokyoFlash Broke Watch: telling time with shattered, animated stained glass
Bling rX
Gold-dispensing ATM
Unfriend
Avoid a sausage fest on Foursquare
E-MAIL
Hi Gadgettes,
Saw this while leaving through the latest Solutions catalog.
This item should have a “”sound neutralizer”" to go along with the odor controller. Otherwise, you’re just tackling half the problem.
I just watched the Gadgettes episode where you were talking about the water melon tester app. That actually works, if you knock on a water melon with you ear to it, the sound that you hear will be different if the water melon is not ripe. The sound that means its ripe is a hollow sound. — Eric
In honor of that mom in your life this Mother's Day, we beg of you: Don't get her THAT! Actually show her how awesome she is by getting her something she'll actually enjoy. But not THAT!
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EPISODE 182
iPad: yay or nay?
Steve Jobs’ big New York Times letdown
iPad Clone Wars: China Unveils Android-based iPad knockoff
Oh god, not another digital picture frame for Mother’s Day
ATAT stroller
There’s an app for THAT!?
Test how ripe a melon is with iWatermelon for iPhone
Hot Asian Gadgets
Shave Mobile, the hairy multitasker
Tool Time
At last, headphones comfortable enough to sleep in
Pink Watch
HP’s pink plaid Netbook, for the hipster near you?
(theoretical) PRETTY
Gigantic solar waterfall designed for 2016 Olympics
E-MAIL
Better Marriage Blanket Features Military-Grade Fart Protection
Fortunately for us, someone is not afraid to seek out and address the real problems facing this nation. It’s a fact that 97% of marriages end in divorce or spousal homicide due to in-bed flatulence. Thank God some one had the good sense to invent the Better Marriage Blanket and put an end to the madness. I believe you can find it at Bed Bath & Beyond in the ‘First World Problems’ aisle. Although maybe you wouldn’t need the fart blanket if you weren’t sitting around eating lasagna from your Desktop Microwave all day long. ‘An ounce of prevention’ as they say. If the blanket proves incapable of containing your spouse’s prolific posterior emissions then perhaps you can settle for cathartically shooting them with this concept Post-it assault rifle instead of actual bloodshed. Anyway, this is starting to sound like the worst Price is Right showcase ever so I’ll say ‘keep up the good work’.
LTS,
Andrew
aka Frontline
Someone has had too much time with their Bedazzler. So we have this.
Sheala GA
Gadgettes,
The reason so many products have both french and english text on the packaging is that there is a law in canada that any product sold has to have both english and french labeling. Some companies have separate packaging for both US and Canada but others use the same in both places. Especially when it comes to free samples. Probably because it is more cost effective.
My wife is from Canada and on one of our many trips up there. we stopped to refuel. As we were paying for our gas and others supplies (ie slim jims and sunflower seeds). I saw a soda in the cooler. It read what I though was raisin flavor. So I proceeded to make one of my many inappropriate joke about canada and my wife just looked at me and it grape soda stupid.
Daniel
Cincinnati 
Can you pass up an entire episode devoted to things that absolutely rule more than the world, me AND you combined? I didn't think so.
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EPISODE 181
Breaking News: Full of LOSS! iPhone finder found
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/04/iphone-finder/
The Knight XV is a Hummer on steroids
http://dvice.com/archives/2010/04/nothing-can-tou.php
21-foot robotic baby
http://io9.com/5526040/21+foot+tall-robot-baby-to-defend-peoples-republic/gallery/
Biomechanical Terminator mic stand makes even karaoke look cool
http://nerdapproved.com/misc-gadgets/biomechanical-terminator-mic-stand-makes-even-karaoke-look-cool/
Remote! Control! Demolition! Robot! (Thanks, Shalin)
http://www.toolsnob.com/archives/2010/04/husqvarna_dxr_310.php
Wind-powered knitting machine
http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/04/28/wind-powered-knitting-machine-produces-infinite-scarf/
A Propos (of) Nothing (Full of Win Edition)
Alchemy request
http://www.regretsy.com/2010/04/29/wtf-alchemy-request-16/
Tool Time (Full of Win Edition)
Man vs. flip-flop
http://www.geekologie.com/2010/04/drugs_are_bad_guy_vs_flipflop.php
What a Concept (Full of Win Edition)
Transparent Nissan Z: it should be real
http://dvice.com/archives/2010/04/dont-care-what.php
It’s Potty Time (Full of Win Edition)
In A Bathroom Far, Far Away: Ackbar Toilet
http://www.geekologie.com/2010/04/in_a_bathroom_far_far_away_ack.php
What the Hell?! (Full of Win Edition)
The Hug-e-gram (Thanks Chaudrey!)
http://hugegram.com/
Ask a Gadgette
Dear Gadgettes,
This isn’t tech, just venting. As if the “Ipad” wasn’t enough, today I got free samples from Ralph’s grocery store. The wording on the outside, “It’s time to break the cycle,” didn’t immediately clue me in to the contents. Turns out the box gave me goodies from Kotex. There were regular tampons and pads included, but the piece de resistance was the new panty liner christened, “Thin Minces”, cleverly borrowing from both the phrase “thin mints” and the monthly menses. Oy! Even in an emergency, I won’t use this product, just on principle.
Michele
E-MAIL
After listening to the web extra's on Monday I thought you would get a kick out of this if you have not seen it.
Twilight (what have you done to my wife) by Shallow day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVy8Dr_SxWg&feature=player_embedded
Enjoy
Angie Snyder in Logan UT
PS it was filmed in my home town (St. George, UTAH) 
OK, so we suck at bringing you a show every week. But we promise that when we do, they'll be as explosive and ridiculous as this one right here! We revisit the idea of multitasking, but this time, we focus on functional clothing. That and we insult you a whole lot. Thou wimpled plume-plucked pignut!
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EPISODE 180
Ping, a social networking garment
Hoodie buddy with built-in headphones (thanks Jacob!)
Sleeper hoodie (thanks Jacob!)
Beer opener dog collar (thanks Rodney)
How one soldier can carry a whole power plant on his back
A Propos (of) Nothing
The Shakespearean insult generator
Kill Me
Baby’s first cubicle: most depressing toy ever?
Tool Time (jealous edition)
World’s largest yacht shoots frickin’ laser beams
It’s About Time
Devon Tread 1 watch keeps your wrist busy at all times
Bling rX
Solid gold prive retro brick phone–huh?
Redesign Lindsey’s Living Room Contest Update
E-MAIL
Dear Molly,
Hope you are feeling better today. I’m sorry it took so long to get this done, but I’ve been editing student films non-stop for the last few weeks. I simply didn’t have an hour to spare to get it done. However, here is your “Never Ending Story” promo for Gadgettes…
You can download it here directly if you wish –
Take Care,
Rick
Hey J, K, L, M, & N,
I have something to add to your “Nerd Venn Diagram” from last week. *Ahem*:
While the Nerd Venn Diagram seemed quite accurate, it failed to include an important part of our sociality: areas of interest. Geeks, as we know, are incredibly fond of technological gadgets, some to the point of fanboyism. Nerds on the other hand are more interested in the advanced sciences such as quantum physics, calculus, and string theory, as well as electronic technology. Dweebs are also very interested in the sciences, but are a little more exuberant in their fascination. Dorks….well, dorks are stuck hopelessly in the middle; smart, over exuberant, technologically savvy, but not really majoring in any of it.
Therefore, I give a modified version of the Nerd Venn Diagram. Granted, these are merely my own personal musing, based on limited study and research; but I believe if such studies were to be conducted, the results would be very similar.
Keep up the extraordinary work,
JoshuaCaleb: Author, Geek
P.S. I included an mp3 of my reading of the email in my own personal “Geek” voice. (Sorry about the quality, my computer mic wasn’t working very well.)
Hey Gadgettes!
Cheezburger networks have a new blog: If Shoes Could Kill.
And look! Tech! … kindof.
Tsaot (Pronounced say-ought, not sow-tea Molly)
P.S. I’m willing to bet I’m not the first to send this in.
From the iPad's lack of it, to one prison's brilliant use of it, Multitasking is regrettably a part of every true nerds life. Admit it, you know its true. That is, of course, if you are a real nerd. And if you aren't sure, we have a Venn diagram for you too.
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EPISODE 179
BioLite Camp Stove Charges Gadgets, Defeats The Purpose of Camping
http://nerdapproved.com/peripherals/biolite-camp-stove-charges-gadgets-defeats-the-purpose-of-camping/
iPad as arcade machine (thanks Jeffrey!)
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/iCade.shtml
Sheriff wants inmates to pedal for TV rights
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20001942-54.html
Dumb idea of the week: sticking a cupholder to your pants
http://dvice.com/archives/2010/04/drinkclip-stick.php
Non-desk
http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/home-office/todds-nondesk-is-almost-not-there-113534
What a Concept!
The Toe Mouse (thanks EVERYBODY!)
http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/concept/toe-mouse-113483
Hello Kitty Watch
Hello Kitty… wine?! (thanks Craig!)
http://mwcimporterforhellokittywine.com/
Kill Me
Twettle The Tweeting Kettle
http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/look/twettle-the-tweeting-kettle-113576
Nerd Alert
Nerd Venn Diagram
http://laughingsquid.com/nerd-venn-diagram-geek-dork-or-dweeb/
Ask A Gadgette
Hello Everyone,
I love the podcast and have a gender gap issue that I could use your input on. So my girlfriend and I have been together for three years now. One of the things we like to do together is cook in the kitchen and try new recipes, so with the hot summer weather on it’s way I thought she might like an ice cream maker as an anniversary gift. (http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-ICE-20-Automatic-2-Quart-Ice-Cream/dp/B00000JGRT/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1269441896&sr=8-1) I ordered it and told my friend about it and she thinks my girlfriend will probably throw it at my head. If this is the case then I probably should have ordered her this one (http://www.amazon.com/Play-Freeze-Cream-Maker-Pint/dp/B0009IC8V2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1269441896&sr=8-6) so that when she is done beating me with it she can enjoy some ice cream. Do you agree with my friend that I should invest in protective head-wear or do you think that this is the sort of thing a woman interested in cooking (and who loves ice cream) would enjoy as an anniversary gift?
It’s great to have Jason back on the show.
Keep up the amazing work,
Anonymous
p.s. I know it’s not the most expensive ice cream maker out there, but I’ve been in grad school for the last 6 years and the woman that usually schedules me as a participant in clinical research at the hospital (how I usually get money to buy her presents) is out on maternity leave. Besides, she usually can’t think of anything to get me for special occasions anyway so a lot of the time the gift giving is sort of one sided.
p.p.s. I signed my name originally, but just in case any of her friends listen to the podcast I removed it, not that I know that you’ll read it on the show. I do however realize that my full name is in the email address and signed at the end of the email.
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Never Mind.
Hi,
Never mind, we broke up so I don’t need any input on the whole ice cream thing. It’s already ordered anyway, so I guess I’ll just use it myself.
Time for drinking,
Josh
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How can you have a show called “Nerdvana” and not show a single thing I (massive nerd) would buy?
You don’t understand what nerds are about, we do what is logical over everything else.
We engineer our world and that is why your items have nothing to do with nerds.
Do you think these items are showing up at NASA or JPL?
Let me tell you what real nerds use instead of the items you showed.
A real nerd’s watch is a $100 all metal timex – it tells time really well and looks the same for 10 years. He also know how to use all the settings.
A real nerd doesn’t need a coffee cup that grows a sleeve, he uses a thermos. A well designed device that keeps coffee warm for 12 hours, and Starbucks has no problem filling a thermos.
A real nerd doesn’t need stickerpockets. If we need pockets, we buy clothing with pockets, perhaps too many pockets. i.e. the Scott E-vest.
Do you think nerds want to clean a leather toilet?
Nerds only care about the colour of the cat5 cables to organize equipment, any colours will do.
Do you think we strap cell phones to our heads?
As for the Star Wars and Steve Jobs food items. These are the fetishes of Fanboys, they are unquestioning in their loyalty.
Perhaps the next Nerdvana show will highlight the KISS coffin.
For this episode I rate your SNR at 1:1 (nerd insult)
If you are going to read this on the show, please use the lispy nerd voice. I really enjoy it.
Best Regards,
Mike Leeson (nerd)
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I can't believe you bought the iPad after telling everyone for weeks not to buy the first generation. I thought for sure you'd at least wait for the 3G version. Please tell us all about it on Gadgettes this week and let us know the first sexist app you find on it geared toward little girls (maybe an underpowered pink telescope app?).
Anyway, when do we get to renovate Lindsey's living room? You hyped it up back in February but we haven't seen anything yet.
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Alan in NYC
Here is the diagram of Lindsey's living room!!!!
Lindsey's living room
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