We Find Unique New Gadgets At Another Showstoppers Virtual Press Event. 

At this Virtual Showstoppers Event I learned about Cricut Joy, the company’s smallest, newest machine. I saw it in action and it’s pretty neat for folks who love making their own cards, signs, labels, etc. Here’s what the company says about it. Turn your inspiration board intentions into action with a little help from your DIY best friend, Cricut Joy. Ridiculously easy to set up and use, this smart little cutting and writing machine helps you make more in less time, so you’ll find yourself personalizing, organizing, and customizing every single day. Cut vinyl decals for custom water bottles or wall decor. Quickly make kitchen or office labels. Bust out a birthday banner or a just-because card. It also works with Cricut Smart Materials for super-easy, super-long cuts without a cutting mat. Just load & go. With a plethora of projects that take just 15 minutes, Cricut Joy makes it fast and easy to make something unique for you – or anyone – at a moment’s notice. MSRP: $179.99.

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I Buy A Mystery Box of Tech! Hmmm…. Did I get lots of awesome tech gadgets to make me happy and my friends jealous? Or did I just get screwed? Watch the video and make up your own mind!

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/EubCNRCjH0E 

Here are the items I could find on Amazon & ebay & their prices as of 9/17/20

Ijoy Wireless Light Switch https://amzn.to/35JAIzI  12/$38.99 or about $3.25 each.

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Ebay listing says ‘fast charging’ – photo shows it charges at 5V 1A, which is very slow. It’s $8, free shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Caseable-Fast-Charging-Super-Thin-Wireless-Phone-Charger-PWC12-for-Android-/192869093298 

Free Rein 2 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3msRrNP. Under $20, but not good reviews. As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more, but you can do better than buying this.

GEMS Cord Wrap – https://www.ebay.com/itm/GEMS-Cord-Wraps-3-pack-Brand-New-/264234837055 3 pack, which is 6 of them: $2.84 plus free shipping

Scosche 3′ flat audo cable: https://amzn.to/3mthm7P $6.35 As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

3′ HDMI cable – $7 to $8 (No brand, not in a box.)

So, if you bought each of those items separately you’d pay more than $20. But looking at the photo and the $99.99 price crossed out, you’d expect a lot more. At least I did. Actually, there isn’t anything in that box of tech that I really want or can use. If it sounds too good to be true, you know the rest!

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From the company: The WOODS 041707 Electronics 7-Outlet Surge Protector saves energy and money! Energy Saving strips help eliminate wasted energy known as phantom power by automatically turning off peripheral devices when not in use. Reducing phantom power can save you as much as 15% on your energy bills. It features 2700-joules of surge protection, (4) ENERGY SAVING outlets to automatically turn off peripheral devices such as a DVD player or printer, (2) NON-CONTROLLED outlets for devices you always want powered on such as a satellite receiver or cordless phone and (1) MASTER outlet for the main controlling device such as a television or computer. The red surge protection LED indicator illuminates to show the unit is working properly and that your connected equipment is surge protected. Their are (7) grounded 4-pronged outlets and a 6-foot power cord. Comes with a 100,000-dollar connected equipment warranty that provides the peace of mind knowing your valuable electronics are covered. (Box says $150,000 Warranty Protection.)

And from the Giz Wiz: It indeed saves power because it lets nothing turn on! Actually, it did power the two devices plugged into ‘always on’ taps. But it didn’t power anything else. I guess I should have known better since it only got 3 out of 5 stars and was reviewed by only 3 people. It’s under $15.00 on Amazon, but at The PC Connect Store it was $48.99!

NOTE: The chatroom suggested it didn’t work properly because I had an LED gadget plugged into the ‘master outlet’ and it didn’t draw enough power for the device to work. That could be, but it’s not going to work for what I need it. I have other Woods Products that do work fine.

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Chad polled our loyal Patreons and for his September theme they picked: Mimic Gadgets OR: “Things that look like one thing, but do another.” Chad’s pick this week was very tricky to guess. It looks exactly a toy version of a Volkswagen Van. But what it is is a very sophisticated record player. It’s the Record Runner Portable Record Player V 2.0 Soundwagon. Updated V.2 Also billed as the “World’s Smallest Portable Record Player”. It has a built in speaker on the roof, and on the bottom, there’s the Ultra Fine Pitch Adjustment Knob. I read on line that the Stylus and Cartridge system is powered by Audio Technica and yes, it has a replaceable needle. It’s also said to be an Officially licensed VW (Volkswagen) Product. MSRP $79.99.

And Chad’s take? Well, the music it played sounded a little wonky, but then again it was music from Mindcraft. The player can only play 33.3 records. You’ll hear Chad explain how much technology this little player has to be able to follow the grooves on an LP and vary its speed as it gets closer to the end of the record. Amazingly, it even stops on its own at the end of the playing the LP! You’ll have to watch this episode to see Chad’s Road Runner Player in action.

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Hey Dick and Chad,

I love your show and have been watching it for probably 10 years or more? Since back in the Leo days.

Anyway, I just wanted to share the video link below.

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Thanks, Mark Mark S. Frost, PE, LEED AP

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