• Gadgets

    Lighters Show Fuel Supply

    By PopSci Staff Posted on 4.1.2009 4 Comments

    Two cigarette lighters with clear plastic fuel reservoirs are new to the market. Each sells for about $5. At left is the Ritepoint Liter, made by the Ritepoint Co., St. Louis, Mo. It is available in four different colors. The fuel supply is transferred to the wick as needed by a finger-touch valve.

    7.10.2009 at 01:07am - Comment by lweldin

    Nothing new about see through lighters. They have had butane lighters with that feature for at least 35 years. That is when I quit smoking. I am assuming that the writer of this article is not a smoker or he would have been aware of see through lighters having been around already. My mother died of lung cancer caused by years of smoking and second hand smoke on top of her own. Not a good way to go. Slow painful death. I still love this magazine. Keep up the good work and filter out the mundane.

  • Gadgets

    Lighters Show Fuel Supply

    By PopSci Staff Posted on 4.1.2009 4 Comments

    Two cigarette lighters with clear plastic fuel reservoirs are new to the market. Each sells for about $5. At left is the Ritepoint Liter, made by the Ritepoint Co., St. Louis, Mo. It is available in four different colors. The fuel supply is transferred to the wick as needed by a finger-touch valve.

    7.10.2009 at 01:06am - Comment by lweldin

    Nothing new about see through lighters. They have had butane lighters with that feature for at least 35 years. That is when I quit smoking. I am assuming that the writer of this article is not a smoker or he would have been aware of see through lighters having been around already. My mother died of lung cancer caused by years of smoking and second hand smoke on top of her own. Not a good way to go. Slow painful death. I still love this magazine. Keep up the good work and filter out the mundane.

  • Draganfly Draganflyer X6 Video

    By Posted on 10.30.2008 Comments

    12.12.2008 at 06:32pm - Comment by lweldin

    What happened to the landing skids and camera in the last half of the video? How could it land without wiping out the lower props without having the legs and skids???? Great toy by the way. Must be battery powered it looks like. I want one, but will only pay about $1500 not 15K. I would pay more for one I could ride. ha.

  • Gadgets

    The iPhone Intervention

    By Posted on 11.17.2008 15 Comments

    I didn’t think I was the sort of guy who develops addictions. But a few hours ago, I realized that I’ve long had a monkey on my back, and it’s probably never getting off. I own a 3G iPhone, and I actually make calls with it—or rather I try to. I always start my conversations by telling the person “When the connection drops, I’ll call you back.” I just accepted the phone problems because I’m an Apple nut and love everything about the iPhone—well, except the phone part.

    11.21.2008 at 02:19am - Comment by lweldin

    I have had the iphone original for over a year. I went on a 9000 mile trip coast to coast and all around the country. Drove through 21 states. I only had a short distance in Northern CA where the system didn't work well. I live about 7 miles from the nearest cell tower and there are certain spots in my house where it doesn't work well. All I have to do is go where it does work. Same as I had to with my Motorola Razor. I really do love my iphone and it has been so handy to check stocks, weather, maps, addresses, emails, text messaging etc. etc. etc. Now with the uptdated sofware and the app store, there is no end to the updating and fun and enjoyment and tools available. I think credit should be given where credit is deserved. RIGHT ON APPLE, I ALMOST AM READY TO GIVE UP MY PC FOR ONE OF YOUR COOL LAP TOPS TOO.

  • DIY

    Popsci 5-Minute Project: How to Make a USB Cassette

    By Posted on 10.17.2008 2 Comments

    11.21.2008 at 02:01am - Comment by lweldin

    I agree with pcusack, the purpose, if there is one, is not mentioned or explained. Maybe that is it? There is no purpose for the gadget and we all should try to invent one. Yes! it is a game for folks who have nothing better to do. Invent a use for a casette case with a connection to usb, but nothing else. Hmmmmmmmmm?????????? I give up. Wasted too much time already. Gud luk wid dis.



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