Brief Blogs for Week Ending 2013-03-07
Written by Vlad on March 7, 2013 – 9:00 am -- Cracked: 5 Despicable Things People Do For Good Online Reviews – http://t.co/Trf7SYZ16p ->
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Brief Blogs for Week Ending 2013-02-28
Written by Vlad on February 28, 2013 – 9:00 am -- The Conversation: Cheaper hardware, software and digital downloads? Here’s how – http://t.co/gmOEYXJqMr ->
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Brief Blogs for Week Ending 2013-02-14
Written by Vlad on February 14, 2013 – 9:00 am -- APN settings for mobile networks around the world, to set up your smartphone to access the Internet when traveling: http://t.co/xk3DwiYr ->
- Australian government forces Adobe, Apple & Microsoft to explain their price gouging at public hearing: http://t.co/IZMuo58h ->
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Brief Blogs for Week Ending 2012-09-13
Written by Vlad on September 13, 2012 – 9:00 am -- Lifehacker: "Top 10 Tricks for Turning Your Junk Into Money" – tips on selling old, unwanted stuff – http://t.co/YZsYtLG1 ->
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Brief Blogs for Week Ending 2012-08-09
Written by Vlad on August 9, 2012 – 9:00 am -- Comprehensive article on Lifehacker has lots of advice on how to protect your gadgets from theft: http://t.co/HGJ6UeRI ->
- Excellent tip: To find great deals on Gumtree/eBay/Craigslist, include the search keyword "moving" – http://t.co/AJiBx0qx ->
- Lifehacker: How to make the most of your meagre desk space – http://t.co/ZpWhgDp0 ->
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Brief Blogs for Week Ending 2012-07-26
Written by Vlad on July 26, 2012 – 9:00 am -- From Lifehacker: how to make your smartphone the most important tool in your toolbox – http://t.co/LEcqyReW ->
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Brief Blogs for Week Ending 2012-07-05
Written by Vlad on July 5, 2012 – 9:00 am -- Own an Amazon Kindle? This site has a changing list of 100 eBooks available for free at any time: http://t.co/V8pIZBEl ->
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Brief Blogs for Week Ending 2012-01-12
Written by Vlad on January 12, 2012 – 9:00 am -- From Lifehacker: "Top 10 Space-Saving Household Projects" – helpful if you have a cramped home with lots of gadgets! – http://t.co/KMsfPC6L ->
- From Lifehacker: Top 10 Gadgets You Should Have in Your Go Bag – http://t.co/UEwY46cm ->
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SCA Illuminated Digital Air Pressure Gauge
Written by Vlad on July 11, 2011 – 7:27 pm -
The SCA Digital Air Pressure Gauge lets you quickly and accurately measure the air pressure in your car and bicycle tyres.
The pressure gauge is fully electronic and displays the measured air pressure on a four digit LCD display. Unlike other models, both the LCD display and measurement tip are illuminated by LEDs, to help you easily find the valve stem on your tyre and read the LCD display at night time, or in a dimly lit garage where it’s dark.
It supports all common units of air pressure including Pounds per Square Inch (PSI), Kilopascals (kPa), Bars and Kilogram Force per Square Centimetre (Kg/cm2). According to online specifications, the digital air pressure gauge is accurate to 0.5 PSI (3.45 kPa / 0.034 bars / 0.035 kgcm-2).
It weighs 61g (2.15oz) and measures 10.8cm × 4.85cm × 2.3cm (4.25in x 1.91in x 0.91in), so it is compact enough to stash in your car glovebox or cycling backpack.
I purchased it from Supercheap Auto for $19.99. Identical digital air pressure gauges are available on eBay for $10 or less, marked with the brand names “Jinmao” and “Airsoon”. The only difference I can see is that most of the ones on eBay are yellow instead of blue.
Why I purchased the SCA Digital Air Pressure Gauge
Tags: air pressure, bicycle, car, gauge
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Confidence Stow-A-Bike Foldable Exercise Bike
Written by Vlad on July 10, 2011 – 2:21 pm -
This is an exercise bike with a folding frame, designed to be easy to set up and put away when you’re not using it. If you are short of space in your bedroom or living room, this is a godsend.
It has a magnetic resistance system with 8 resistance settings and a 4-function cycle computer that tracks your riding time, speed, distance, and calories burnt. The cycle computer is powered by a single AA battery, so no mains power is required.
It weighs 17kg (approx 37.5lbs), so it is easy for a single person to carry with two hands.
When unfolded, it takes up 88cm x 45.5cm (2.9ft x 1.5ft) of floor space, with a maximum height of 126.5cm (4.15ft)
When folded, it reduces to 52.5cm x 45.5cm (1.7ft x 1.5ft) of floor space, with a maximum height of 147cm (4.82ft)
It also features non-skid foot pedals with straps, and a height-adjustable padded seat.
I bought it on special for $100 from oo.com.au, during their end-of-financial year sale. It is also available on eBay.
Why I Bought The Confidence Folding Exercise Bike
Tags: bike, exercise, portable
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