Handcrafted Adjustable Putting Green

Golfing widows, I know how much you love the man whom you married, and yet loathe this hobby of his called ‘golf’, so why not try something different in your approach this time around. How about being nice to your man instead, by forking out a handsome amount for the Handcrafted Adjustable Putting Green? I am singing to the tune of $699.95 here, but before you gasp and start to wonder what other stuff you can purchase with such money, how about describing to you just what the Handcrafted Adjustable Putting Green comes with?

As the name suggests, this handcrafted indoor putting green will enable golfers to adjust the break so that they can improve their short game without missing a beat. Proudly made in the U.S., expert craftsmen were enlisted to craft this out from furniture-quality solid hardwood. Its base is able to be angled with a twist of a knob so that golfers can practice left- or right-handed breaks, right in the comfort of their own home or office. Some assembly is required, no doubt about it, and too bad you cannot enlist the help of someone from Ikea to help you get the job done.

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Hammacher’s VHS To DVD Converter

Hammacher VHS To DVD Converter

Hammacher’s VHS To DVD Converter is perfect for those who have a large collection of VHS recordings. This gadget will preserve memories by converting old VHS recordings to DVDs. This converter features 1080p upscaling through an HDMI output, maximizing video resolution and audio on an HDMI-compatible television. Measuring 4-inch x 17-inch x 10.5-inch and weighing 9.5 lbs, the Hammacher VHS To DVD Converter retails for $289.95. [Hammacher]

Solar Power Generator

Renewable energy is the way to go these days, as we see the rise of hybrid vehicles that grace the roads around the world. Of course, you can always take the greener route that touts solar energy as the panacea of all the world’s energy ills, and here is a solution that you can always place at home in the form of the $2,000 Solar Power Generator. This generator will be powered by the sun, where it is said to provide emergency electricity for just about any home appliance.

It will be very different from other noisy gas or propane generators which deliver noxious fumes, as this particularly advanced model is decent enough to see action in a library, while delivering zero-emission back up power without having to rely on volatile fuels. Should it be fully charged, the 1250-watt battery can power a refrigerator for up to four days, a TV for 35 hours, or a laptop for up to 30 hours – something tells me that during a power brownout or blackout, you might want to skip the TV and keep your food fresh instead.

There is an integrated LCD panel that displays the wattage coming into and going out of the generator, while showing the remaining amount of juice left in the generator’s battery. There are eight solar panels which are hooked up to the generator simultaneously in order to accelerate recharging or provide an endless source of juice to a refrigerator or any appliance.

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The Best Electric Wine Opener

Do you love opening up a bottle of wine from time to time to go along with your meals? If you have answered in the affirmative, then you might be interested in picking up the $59.95 Best Electric Wine Opener, where it actually picked up a “The Best” rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute. The reason behind that? Well, this is because it offers a perfect worm insertion and delivers a rapid, effortless cork removal. In fact, a wine industry expert actually managed to open 56 bottles using The Best Electric Wine Opener, touting that it requires virtually “no effort at all.”

This is different from lesser models which were touted to be “incredibly awkward” or “required a lot of pressure.” According to the very same expert, The Best model’s screw insertion is said to be “flawless” on traditional as well as synthetic corks, while delivering exemplary cork removal performance as other openers do experience being stuck to the lip of the bottle. A 10-hour charge is able to open up 50 wine bottles, and each purchase comes with a foil cutter.

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Hammacher’s Travel Scale

Hammacher Travel Scale

Hammacher has started offering the Portable Travel Scale. Smaller than Apple’s iPad, the scale uses high precision strain gauge sensors to provide accurate weight readings to 0.1 lb. The Portable Travel Scale is equipped with the tempered glass platform that makes it more durable. The easy-to-read LCD display shows readings in pounds or kilograms. It draws its power from four AAA batteries. Hammacher’s Travel Scale is priced at $44.95. [Product Page]

Waterproof Bolt Down Safe

Have you ever watched James Cameron’s Titanic? At the beginning of the story, the dive expedition saw some members of the team check out a safe that was still stuck under tons of pressure per square inch, only to retrive it and find out a drawing of Rose by a particular Jack Dawson. Well, I suppose if the safe was the $199.95 Waterproof Bolt Down Safe, it would not have any water rush inside to spoil the contents of the safe. Touted to be 100% waterproof even when fully submerged, it will bolt to a floor so that you can make sure your sensitive belongings remain in your safekeeping according to the best of your ability.

Just in case there is a flood, the perfect airtight seal will prevent all water seepage, while ensuring it remains buoyant when not bolted down just in case there is a flood. It is also insulated with resin and cement, so that it can handle a 1,700º F fire for up to an hour in tests performed by and independent laboratory. Other features of the safe include 0.94″ cu. of storage which will also boast of an adjustable-height shelf, an integrated key rack, and a pocket on the interior of the door which is perfect for passports, birth certificates, titles, or deeds.

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iPhone 360 Degree Panoramic Video Lens

When it comes to the iPhone’s camera, it has long reigned as the undisputed champion of cameras found in smartphones, although new challengers such as the Galaxy S3 as well as the slightly older HTC One series are worth their salt as well, especially with the latter being able to capture stills while you are recording a video simultaneously. Well, what are some of the ways where you are able to extend the functionality of an iPhone camera? Why, throwing in its fair share of accessories, that’s what! With the $79.95 iPhone 360 Degree Panoramic Video Lens, it pretty much says it all.

You will soon be able to shoot some great looking panoramic shots and video, thanks to a similar technology that is found in U.S. Army surveillance cameras. This particular lens relies on a curved mirror which is capable of gathering light from all directions, where it will reflect it back into the iPhone’s camera so that video recording in all directions can happen simultaneously without the need for processor intensive image stitching afterwards. Each purchase comes with a free app that will automatically calibrate the focus, adjust the exposure, and enable you to pan and tilt the viewing perspective up to 360º on the horizontal plane and up to 80º on the vertical plane. I expect to see more creative shots on your Facebook account after getting this!

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Human Bowling Ball

Now, they say that we ought not to judge another person until we are in that person’s shoes, which is why there is just something about not caring too much about physical objects. After all, they do not have any kind of emotion and are not sentient, never mind that our phones and tablets do have their fair share of memory chips to store your favorite images and videos. Bowling lovers who love venting their frustrations on a bowling ball might want to see how it feels like when the tables have turned, thanks to the $4,500 Human Bowling Ball.

This inflatable bowling game will challenge players to assume the “roll” of the ball when it comes to knocking down a set of pins. Too bad adults are unable to participate in this game, as it is meant only for those aged between 5 and 12. The transparent PVC ball can be inflated to its full 7′ diameter by an adult not using lung power (thankfully), but with the included blower. All you need to do is run forward inside the ball in order to generate the necessary momentum required to knock over six 5′-tall foam pins.

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Wake-To-Light iPhone Alarm Clock

Waking up every morning during the work week can be a chore for some, especially when you do not have the kind of job that you enjoy. Well, there are times when you wish could wake up on time though, and the right alarm clock would definitely go a long way in helping. Enter the $129.95 Wake-To-Light iPhone Alarm Clock, where it is said to be able to gently awaken those from their slumber with the right kind of music that is stored on your handset, using progressively brighter light as well.

At least this is a whole lot better than having a loud din waking you up in a rude manner. Those who are sleeping are able to rise to their favorite tunes from an iPhone or iPod which will increases in volume slowly at at either 30 or 10 minutes before the wake up time. This is also in addition to the lamp’s light which will brighten over the same interval. You can also choose music or light individually as well. Audio is provided via a quartet of forward-firing, 2-watt full-range speakers.

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Virus Eliminating Desk Lamp

There you are, hacking away at the keyboard late into the night at the desk. You start to scratch your nose, only to realize that a full blown sneeze is working its way at the end. Could this be due to the number of unseen viruses around your work area? If that is the case, then it is always better to be safe than sorry – and this is where the $299.95 Virus Eliminating Desk Lamp comes in handy. I am not quite sure whether this particular desk lamp works as advertised, but let us take a closer look at its hardware specifications below and arrive at our own conclusion.

The Virus Eliminating Desk Lamp is said to be an air-purifying desk lamp that is capable of eliminating up to 99.99% of viruses, allergens, and bacteria. An integrated fan and vents are located at the base of the lamp, where these will disseminate harmless hydrogen and oxygen ions which envelop positively charged viruses and bacteria such as influenza, staphylococcus aureus, and MRSA. Both hydrogen and oxygen ions will penetrate the pathogens’ membranes in order to destroy their DNA, rendering such microorganisms incapable of reproduction and survival. Not only that, allergens, tobacco smoke, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by some paint and furnishings are also neutralized along the way, all without the need for a filter. If you fall sick while sticking close to this lamp, it is about time you up your intake of vitamin C and perhaps, get more exercise.

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