• Gadgets

    The Grouse: The Inkjet Refill Racket

    By Posted on 3.4.2008 54 Comments

    4.11.2008 at 02:02pm - Comment by TLOS

    The Kodak EasyShare 5300 is one of the most affordable printers on the market right now with black ink just $9.99; 5-color ink only $14.99 making a 4x6 cost only 10¢ compared to most in home photos costing nearly 28¢. Also keep in mind when it comes to buying ink OR buying a new printer know that the new printer comes typically with 4.5ml[black] and 3.5ml [color] of ink. When buying ink you get typically 18ml[black] and 12ml[color] about 3-4 times more ink then when buying a new printer so don't fall for the gimmick of buying a new printer when running out of ink. [that is if you enjoy the features of your present printer] Lastly remember to look for expiration date on any new inks you buy because they do carry a 1 year shelf life usually. That could be the reason most people get angry when using their printer 3-4 times a year and having to buy new ink when they use it again. When using ink refill kits be sure to refill your ink when it is at about 20% full that way you don't have to worry about excess dry ink having an empty cartridge. And remember once again most inks have only a year shelf life.

  • Gadgets

    Glow Rug

    By Posted on 3.28.2008 6 Comments

    As someone who has broken the same pinky toe three times and fractured my fifth metatarsal once, I can immediately see the appeal of a rug that lights up when you step on it. (I will conveniently neglect to mention that all my breaks happened during the middle of the day.) Invented by two engineering students at London South Bank University, the rug uses electroluminescence to glow under the weight of a footfall.

    4.11.2008 at 12:55pm - Comment by TLOS

    I am just curious to how this would hold up if a dog soiled on the rug or certain liquids spilled on the rug. Also what different temperatures could do to the phosphor it being really cold/hot in your home. Typical battery usage and how often you would have to recharge. Lastly what type of weight limit the rug could handle and how long it stays illuminated after each step.



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