Hi Tech Gadgets Review

A buddy of mine suggested that I apply for a Windows 7 House Party, which would give me a free signed copy of Windows 7 Ultimate and a bunch of party stuff for my party people. I applied for it; thinking it would be a good way to get a free product. True, I live it the heart of Microsoft country and could easily get a friend to make a purchase for me at the Microsoft store. Honestly, I didn’t think that I’d be chosen so I never really gave much thought to holding a house party. After all, aren’t house parties for ladies doing cosmetics and Tupperware?

Well that’s what my friends seem to think, the mocking has been relentless. I could have done myself a favor by not asking people to bring and appetizer. But hey, I would rather get mocked a little bit than pay for all those freaking ingrates! The great thing is I get the fully baked version of the new Windows 7 Ultimate two weeks before anyone else does. So that’s going to be cool because for a little while I’m going to be the popular kid.

I’m particularly interested in a few specific things Windows 7 should be able to do. The recording TV shows should be awesome, I don’t watch much TV but it’ll be worth going out and buying the accessories just so I can mess with that for awhile. Searching and accessing documents on Windows OS has always been somewhat cumbersome, so the new search features they boast should be really refreshing. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to spend time searching for something I had just saved, and a few times even needing to completely recreate the document because the original went into the abyss.

Of little interest to me is Microsoft’s attempt to boost up its Live division through Live Mail, Live Photo Gallery and Live Family Safety. I hope I’m wrong, but the Live group seems to be floundering for an identity and this appears to be more of the same. But I’m all for being proven wrong and finding out that this is the greatest thing ever.

I plan on coming back the Hi Tech Gadgets blog prior to the full release and giving my opinions as an average user. I intend on loading it up and running it on the 8th, wish me luck!

As annoying as those Staple commercials are there have been a few cool gadgets to come out of those easy button commercials. Yes, you can actually buy an easy button from Staples that repeats, “that was easy” each time you press it. Some people have found those buttons therapeutic, but honestly they drive me insane with the constant same message over and over. It’s a great marketing campaign, that even managed to make a little money from an actual product. Not many ad campaigns can make that claim.

There have been a few offshoot products that are slowly gaining popularity and are actually fun, enjoyable and send out more than one message. My personal favorite is the Bullshit Button. Yea, it’s just like it sounds, each time you push it a different comment is made, calling out the BS. Next time somebody comes to your desk, say your boss and they start spouting off random crap you can just push the button and get some quick and witty comment back like, “that was bullshit”, “bullshit detected take precautions”!, “bullshit level defcon 5”, “oh come on now, that ain’t even bullshit, that’s horseshit”!, and “Warning, Warning, Bullshit alert”! It’s the perfect way to get your point across with humor.

This one isn’t my favorite, because I’m not unusually obsessed with farts. But, if you are or some you know is then this is a great gift to get or give. The Fart Alert Button is just that, an alert to nasty, noisy gaseous events that take place in all our lives. There are several of these manufactured, so the saying will vary, but a few you might here are, “ouch, that one burned”!, “aw, see a doctor, will ya”? “oops I think I’ve messed myself”, “man I thought I smelt something”, “Ooooo Silent but deadly”, and “Ooooo that’s going to leave a mark”.

Last is my favorite, the Insult Button. How many times have you wanted to deep six someone with an insult and it just wasn’t there? Only to be driving home from work when this great response comes to your mind? This little gadget will give you some clever little responses, such as “you’ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a damn”. , “did you eat paint chips when you were a kid”? “she’s got more chins than a Hong Kong telephone book”, “are you always an ass or is today just a special occasion”?, “you’re depriving a village somewhere of an idiot”, and “you’re about as useful as a windshield wiper on a goat’s ass”.

True, the only thing that remotely qualifies any of these toys as a hi tech gadget is the two AA batteries it call for. However, these are some really enjoyable ways to add a lower, inexpensive gadget to the life of someone you care about…You!

There’s nothing like grilling. The great thing about tailgate grilling is that it doesn’t matter what the weather is like, grilling is the center of attention. If you’re at a game sitting around your tailgate enjoying your favorite beverage you are most likely grilling something up too. With tailgate grills you have several options, you can grab your big old home grill and put it in the back of your truck and use it or you could go with one of those small hibachi units that let you grill just a few items at time. Obviously both work, however one is more cumbersome and the other just too small to really grill properly.

One of the most popular grills on the market is the Coleman Road Trip Grill, which gives you an authentic open flame grill that’s compact and easy to store. It’s a 20k BTU, with two powerful burners that gives you several burner tops. So if you are looking to cook burgers, steaks, pancakes, fry eggs or just boil water this grill has you covered. It’s great whether you are looking for something to take to the pregame tailgate party or out on the camp out where you’ll need to feed plenty of hungry people this grill is going to have you covered. This unit is completely portable and cleans easy for quick transportation.

There’s always the debate, propane or charcoal? The Hotspot Notebook Portable Grill not only gives you the portable charcoal grill, it’s true to its name and folds down like a notebook computer, about one inch thick and extremely portable. It provides you with 192 square inches of cooking space on a stainless steel grate, providing you with real charcoal flavored meats. Since this grill is made entirely from stainless steel you will be able to enjoy it for years.

Hotspot Notebook Portable Grill

For those individuals that want to step up their tailgate cooking to the next level consider picking up The Hawai’i Tailgate Cookbook. Hawaiian’s love their tailgating and Jo McGarry, who is a food writer and radio personality, put together some amazing grilling secrets from some of the islands top chefs. You get 70 amazing recipes that have been taste tested by tailgate experts.

There’s nothing like tailgate grilling, these are just a few options that will allow you to step up your grilling from the basics to something that will make you the envy of your tailgate community.