Gadgets

Questions and Answers

What websites can you look on to give you the instructions to gadgets etc.?

Q) I have a new palm personal organiser and i cannot find the instructions anywhere. Can you tell me the website that gives information on this and other gadgets. thank you.

A) try www.ehow.com or www.about.com

How do you start designing gadgets and embedded systems like that?

Q) I can do programming and know quite a bit about computers, but this kind of thing has always confused me. I mean things like MP3 players and mobile phones. Thanks, Sophie

A) By have an idea and then working all the hours god sends to make it into a working model

Recently i have got a new bedroom, i am 15 and want some gadgets or something cool to put in it. Got any ideas

Q) Recently i have got a new bedroom, i am 15 and want some gadgets or something cool to put in it. Got any ideas? e.g runaway alarm clock.

A) Lava Lamp HD Telly Playstation 3 Nintendo Wii Xbox 360 DVD/BluRay Player/Recorder Dartboard Pool Table PC/Apple Macintosh

How many kitchen gadgets do you have and never use?

Q) I have so many that my cupboards are full, but it is so hard to part with them - even Oxfam doesn't want them when they are looking pretty well used!

A) you must use them if they look that old

What useless gadgets do you have in your home?

Q) You know the ones! Seemed like a must have at the time. Used it once and now sits unloved gathering dust.

A) George Foreman's "Mean Lean....." - you know the one...!! lol

Little round gadgets holding what appear to be magnets around cables from mains transformers to freeview box?

Q) What do these do? Can I still cut the cables and fit an on/off switch?

A) These are ferrous RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) filters. Their function is to reduce the amount of interference generated by the power supply which is no doubt a "switching" type unit and they produce a huge amount of RFI. To demonstrate this, take a portable AM radio, turn it on near the low end of the band and place it near the power supply. Your radio will buzz like crazy. Splicing in a an ON-OFF switch will cause no problems or change the way the filters work.

Which wind-up gadgets could we use to save fossil fuels/ electricity and save the planet?

Q) I know about wind-up radios. Any other devices you know about or have used?

A) Wind up technology is developing. There are already radios and torches, as you are probably aware, there are also wind up phone chargers and laptop computers(olpc.) All wind up technology is an effective replacement to burning fossil fuels but it is sadly still in its infancy. Fortunately progress is spurred on by the increasing efficiency of international communications and clever marketing.

Do referral sites to get free gadgets work?

Q) I've always wondered if these sites actually work and if so then how? http://Wii.Giveaway.co.uk/index.php?referral=419271 offers iPods, Games consoles and mobile phones but has anyone actually received the gift they've earned? I mean how can 13 referals for a £400 Playstation 3 make any money? This review http://www.gimme4free.co.uk/Review-Giveaway-Network.php seems to prove it works but I want to hear from REAL people that have had any experience with this stuff.

A) There are some legit sites out there offering these free gifts, but in reality, you are going to have to spend money somewhere down the line and fulfill a seemingly unending list of demands to fulfill their requirements, you'd be better off just going on ebay or the likes and trying to grab a bargain !

Are there any desktop gadgets that will change my desktop background automatically after a set amount of time?

Q) I want it to change my background to different pictures in a folder on my pc. I have windows vista btw. Thanks.

A) webshots.. download it from webshots.com

Buying mobiles and other gadgets in Japan?

Q) Anyone got any advice as to the best place to buy lastest/ discounted gadgets in Toyko, such as mobile fones and games. Also how compatible are these products back home in UK.

A) Gary my mate! This is the deal. GOTO :- Cnet.com And scroll through the content! Its awesome!