Gadget Reviews

I tried to take a picture, but it didnt work =S Then i placed it down and it accidently took a picture. Cant download either Spoze thats what you get for £10!!

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11/12/2007 13:22:58

Alba

Try loading the drivers from the disc itself rather than letting Windows find the drivers with the find new hardware wizard. Should be able to then look at the pictures. They are a bit fuzzy but what do you expect for £10.

oddjobbob

05/02/2008 10:50:37

Alba

I can`t even take a picture , let alone download them. What a waste of money!

km

31/03/2009 15:31:18

Alba

Bought this camera a while ago for my daughter and just got round to trying to download pictures onto my windows xp laptop. No joy and wish I had read the other reviews before buying - what rubbish!!

Sue Lloyd

09/01/2009 07:49:53

Alba

digital camera, built in 8mb of memory, I think not, maybe if you could actually use the thing. And I paid £15 for it. (what a dafty I was ehh)?

joan paterson, Dumbarton Scotland

26/04/2008 12:54:44

Alba

My daughter received Alba camera for xmas. Could not download pictures. Decided to use camera to take photos of myself beating the granny out of the bloke who designed it. Gave him a right good kicking but nobody will ever know who did it coz you can`t download the pictures. Ha Ha Ha.

David Bailey

09/04/2008 08:14:51

Alba

Won`t work on windows 98 and XP. Try loading the drivers from the disc itself rather than letting Windows find the drivers with the find new hardware wizard. Should be able to then look at the pictures. NOT! Then windows drivers. NOT! Then all simular drivers I found on the internet. NOT! The cam sucks.

dw

12/03/2008 14:57:16

Alba

Can`t download pictures to my pc.my little girl who had camera for Christmas is heartbroken that santa would give such rubbish.

terry barnett dad of 6

20/01/2008 17:40:49

Alba

Can`t seem to download the pictures to my pc not worth the money

dm

29/11/2007 09:15:04

Alba

Science Museum Coin Sorter

Should include a flash at least even if it was to cost more,really disappointingly retailer also refused to refund on it

AF

13/11/2007 16:55:09

Unbranded

Shoe Stretcher

Mine broke after the second use as well - I felt ripped off. It looks really robust but the metal rod is only glued inside and when it broke I found it to be irreparable

mel j

14/07/2007 08:47:31

Unbranded

Stay well clear the amounts in all the tubes don`t count up to the correct amount. Very poor after bagging loads of money and having to go to a bank to find every bag had the wrong amounts in them

Anon

05/02/2007 15:16:29

Unbranded

Science Museum Coin Sorter

Stay well clear the amounts in all the tubes don`t count up to the correct amount. Very poor after bagging loads of money and having to go to a bank to find every bag had the wrong amounts in them

Anon

02/02/2007 16:30:45

Unbranded

Shoe Stretcher

This is a cheap product and is very weak in use. It looks ok but doesn`t cut the mustard. I bought two and one came to pieces the second time I used it.

Fred

17/11/2006 17:37:12

Unbranded

Science Museum Voice Recognition Safe

THIS PRODUCT WAS PERFECT!!!!THE ABOVE/BELOW COMMENTS ARE OBSELETE!!!!I HAVE THIS,ITS EXXELENT,YES I HAD A FEW PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSWORDS,SO I MADE THE PASSWORD A SERIES OF KNOCKS ON THE SIDE.ITS EXELENT,AND IF YOU DO HAVE ANY PROBS WITH FORGETTING PASSWORDS,THEN TAKE THE BATTERIES OUT,GEESE!!!!COMMON SENSE PEOPLE,I MAY NOT BE THE BRIGHTEST,BUT AT LEAST I KNOW A-BIT ABOUT ELECTRICAL MEMORY!!GGGGGRRR.ANYWAY,I STRONGLY ADVISE THIS PRODUCT FOR AN X-MAS OR B-DAY PRESSIE OR JUST A GIFT,I HAD IT FOR A GIFT.ITS GREAT!!!!!

Anon

09/11/2009 18:15:38

Unbranded

Wiggin Out

These wigs are great! I used them for dress up at our school..easy to wipe clean and very durable!!!

charley

22/04/2009 20:23:54

Unbranded

Heat Saving Radiator Shelves

I`ve always loved radiator shelves, I bought one from Cotswold company about 2 years ago but recently I was looking for buy another shelf I could paint to match my decor in my new home but Cotswold do not do them anymore but found www.saveonheat.co.uk who sell their shelves unfinished. Radiator Shelves work I noticed my tv room was definitely warmer after I fitted a radiator shelf. Sometimes I lift my curtains to sit on the radiator shelf and not cover my radiator, making the room extra warm sometimes I place a vase with beautiful lillys to brighten up my tv room. Thanks mum.

Love Warm Beautiful Homes

07/04/2009 08:26:19

Unbranded

Pole Aerobics Kit

I`m happy with my pole. Sturdy design and bargain price.

Anon

17/02/2009 08:54:54

Unbranded

Thinking Putty

I do not have thinking putty but I have played with it,its so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

a good buy

Thinking putty

21/12/2008 16:24:18

Alien

Zulu Book

Great after dinner book entertaining for adults and children good family fun

mandykins

10/07/2008 18:59:43

Unbranded

Pinart

This produt is fantastic! I have great fun and so does my sister.Try using anything you can find!!!

bonkergoid

05/02/2008 10:48:11

Leatherman

Wave - Pocket Survival Tool

best of the best highly reccomended

Survivor kid

04/02/2008 10:01:27

Puigpull

Espresso Corkscrew

I have a number of these for myself and the family. The length of the corkscrew that actually screws into the cork is a perfect length, it reaches the bottom of the cork without pushing through. The ratchet mechanism allows you to extract the cork using leverage and does not continuously spin the screw within the cork as some other types do. So this allows for the corkscrew to get a good grip on an old cork. The mechanism also pulls the cork out straight up without any twisting (Aslo good for old fragile corks. Overall its my favourite corkscrew for getting out fragile or difficult to pull corks.

GASP

14/01/2008 09:58:57

Unbranded

Science Museum Shower CD Fogless Mirror

This is an excellent buy if you want to play CDs in the bathroom or shower. The mirror works a treat as well. The selector button is a little small but not really a problem. Sound quality is good. I like the fact that the radio can be tuned in without the awful scanning involved with other radios. The weight of the item is quite a lot particularly with 4 C type batteries. It comes with a good range of fixing options including hooks and a stand. It is quite a large item so decided to put it in the bathroom instead of hanging it in the shower. Very pleased. If you can get it for the price you are onto a winner.

Kyrilo

30/12/2007 10:03:09

Leatherman

Surge

I have had various multi tools over the years and have also broke many of these but to me the most reliable and hard working example of all of these is the leatherman surge

David Leningham Balfour Beaty

18/08/2007 09:02:22

Constant

Fog Machine and 500ml of Fogjuice

PRETTY GOOD!!! THE OUTPUT IS AMAZING

Anon

14/05/2007 15:37:04

Unbranded

Fireband Elastic Band Gun

this is a cheap bargain that will put a smile on your face and shoots 0ver 50ft

Anon

02/01/2007 09:26:24

Unbranded

LavNav

Best thig since sliced bread, whished I had invented this

Lancsamb

01/12/2006 14:57:28

Unbranded

Grabber Arcade Machine

Its a good old fashioned crane Grabber yummy yummy loads of fun.

No more asking for more money as coins provided.

Simply fill it with your favourite sweets and drop in a coin or token and attempt to capture your prize before the music stops.

Contents

Candy grabber machine.

Instructions.

Coins.

Needs 3 x c batteries not supplied.

Size

8 inches wide, 6 1/2 inches deep and 12 inches high.

Great desktop gadget

mustget1.com

29/07/2006 21:40:49

Unbranded

Tsunami Blaster XX

Love this water gun!! Hard to find. Battery operated and shoots really far!!

Want another!!

wacoustasue

16/06/2006 09:48:44

Unbranded

Portable Bubble Machine and 500ml of Bubblejuice

I hate this car. I bought one last mounth It was not worth the money. The people at Mollor would not take it back inless it was wrecked so I got about 20 feet off the ground and turned it off. BOOM!!! They gave me my money back plus a lot more so that I would not sue them. I highly recomend this craft, have fun.

Anon

18/02/2006 09:34:34

Unbranded

Frying Pan

Absolutely fantastic.

A couple of sprays of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from a `1-cal` spray and you get the most perfect, almost fat-free fried egg.

base

26/01/2006 09:38:44

Unbranded

Brilliant item, very powerful, masses of bubbles in only a short time! Excellent for kids parties, can be used outdoors as well. At £4.99, an absolute bargain.

Karen, Rayne, Essex

10/01/2006 11:11:37

Leatherman

Juice CS4 Multitool

received this as a christmas present 3 years ago and have found it to be an extremely useful tool. Never without it - would recommend for gift for any man.

M. E. B.

18/12/2005 16:14:57

Unbranded

This is the bast product I have ever invested in,

Alex Zane

29/11/2005 07:44:13

Unbranded

Micron hand held optical microscope

I bought a skycar a few weeks ago and I am impressed. Though I found it difficult to park in the drive and tight spaces especially when airbourne. However I bought my neighbours half of the drive to give me time to take off. I love this car and think you should buy one. Traffic jams will be a thing of the past. Soon everyone will be flying and how will you feel parked on the ground. LOW? EH!

Mr Moller

31/10/2005 07:42:51

Enhelion

This little microscope is absolutely perfect! As a biologist I was attracted by the camera attachement available and I have produced some very good photographs! Everything is so compact and portable. Easy to take in the field, easy to use. Price is a bit steep but I think it was worth it for such a unique item.

Lindsay

08/10/2003 11:58:58

M&S

Wind Up Torch Radio

This wind-up torch radio is superb - great for camping! As a regular customer of a Belgian camping shop, when I showed the owners and other customers this gadget, they all wanted to know where they could obtain one... If you can supply the product, let me know.

Michael Renouf, Tervuren, Belgium

28/06/2003 22:08:31

Go-Co

Chocolate energy bars

wow - wow - wow Great energy

John

03/12/2002 08:15:55

Traser

glowring

What a really Jazzy product, I've never seen anyhting like it. They just glow all the time.

I purchased a couple of the Ice blue ones and have used one for the dogs collar and one on my keys. Brilliant!

Dave Payne , Dorset

26/10/2002 14:12:20

Uni Lite

Work Lights

Fantastic! - everyone should have a pair, for clubbing, changing light bulbs, just great fun and excellant quality.

Simon Price

06/09/2002 13:37:20

Traser

Military Watch

superb watch ,does exactly what it says it does .

robsam

11/08/2002 12:29:15

Unbranded

Heat Saving Radiator Shelves

Hi, I`ve just bought a radiator shelf from www.saveonheat.co.uk. It`s unfinished fibreboard which is exactly what I needed and their prices are quite reasonable. Expect around 2 weeks delivery though.

Anon

25/03/2009 15:39:10

Unbranded

Saddle Rifle Rubber Band Gun

I had one of these ducks-i never actually took it into bath-left it on side or used in shower. It is the only radio that has actually worked in the bathroom, great sound but I dropped it & broke the neck! I`ll definitley get another one

Music lover

17/12/2008 10:44:16

Suck UK

Key Bottle Opener

My favourite feature of this product is that you can have a bottle opener on your keys and no one is any the wiser. It discreet, so you dont look like you have a drinking problem. It is also really robust, some keyring bottle openers can bend too easily; this one is made like a real key and will not do so. I have had mine for a year.

Amazon Reviewer

13/11/2008 01:01:01

Unbranded

TIX LED clock(Aluminium)

This clock is a superb gift that you can give to others. It is fabulous to look at. You should buy this clock because it has many wonderful features that everyone in the family will admire. You will never find anything quite like it!It took a long time to get the concept but it is still an exceptional clock/item/product/masterpiece/timepiece. I absolutely positively love this clock!

Edgar

02/05/2008 19:04:56

Unbranded

awful to small it should be made biger

should be biger

14/01/2008 10:00:18

Unbranded

Designer Ducks

awesomely funny - would definatly recommend for those of you with a light view on life - or are just plain crazy...and best of all, they can talk to you (OK so they squeak) but it just adds to the kitchness of these ducks!

Anon

22/12/2006 11:06:06

Unbranded

Dont Break the Bottle

I bought one of these for my dad from Lazyboneuk.com. It cost about twenty pounds and he seemed to really like it. I had it figured out quite quickly but he still seems unable to master it. Quite funny watching him struggle with it.

Louise

27/11/2006 10:25:45

Unbranded

Phobile

The phobile is amazing. The good thing is that it reaches both ear and mouth at the same time, you can hold it between shoulder and head while writing just like in the old times! I use it with my blackberry primarily because I don`t like the earpiece/headset. Quality of hearing is great (better then the headset). Quality of the mouthpiece is not as good as the oldfashioned telephone. When you speak, there is no resonance, it sounds `dead`. Manufacturers hopefully will improve the Phobile where the speech quality is concerned.

Remon (Netherlands)

27/02/2006 11:59:14

Unbranded

Oidz Magnets

this is a really cool product and are addictive i would recommend them to kids of all ages (if dropped on a hard surface they may brake

martin

21/02/2006 12:38:21

Unbranded

Angel Fish Radio

This radio is really good quality and will not ever drain the sound from the shower.

The real stuff

14/11/2005 13:42:47

Moller

Quite an adequate product, some glitches though, the drinks holder doesn`t store king size cups, and the radio doesn`t tune into longwave. Apart from these minor niggles I am quite pleased with the M400. It offers smooth handling and acceleration is a lot quicker than my old Sierra. Remember you`ll need goggles for the high altitudes, and watch out for the seagulls around the coasts.

Price is a bit steep but I think it was worth it for such a unique item. Manco Armstrong

M Armstrong

31/10/2005 07:41:53

Unbranded

Quite an adequate product, some glitches though, the drinks holder doesn`t store king size cups, and the radio doesn`t tune into longwave. Apart from these minor niggles I am quite pleased with the M400. It offers smooth handling and acceleration is a lot quicker than my old Sierra. Remember you`ll need goggles for the high altitudes, and watch out for the seagulls around the coasts.

Price is a bit steep but I think it was worth it for such a unique item. Manco Armstrong

Manco Armstrong

31/10/2005 07:41:51

Traser

glowring

good for finding things in the dark, but won't light your way. Attach to a torch, your keys, etc etc.

foobie

02/11/2003 15:53:30

Unbranded

Levitron

Hours of fun!

If you're the kind of person who likes a challenge then this is for you, if not forget it!
It took me about an hour the first time and towards the end you could tell it was close... a few tweeks here, a few there and then HEY PRESTO it levitated for about 2 minutes!

The great thing is the next time you try to do it will be different as the ambient temperature affects the number of weights required.

A good challenge to pass away those long winter evenings.

Chris

04/01/2003 17:23:15

Unbranded

Ad-Wall

It's very trendy but difficult to find to buy.

Mine is purple transparent plastic and is really useful. I have stuck plastic photo corners on mine so I can change the photo I look at as I work easily. I would like a orange one like the photo on your website but firebox only sell purple at the moment.

It has brightened up my PC.

Joan Usher

20/08/2002 22:05:30

Freeplay

Ranger Wind up Radio

I`ve had this product for 3 years and the battery is now not holding it`s charge - so what do I expect - that it can be replaced - but no - how ungreen is that! Otherwise it has been fantastic just a shame about this major flaw.

Oops

02/09/2009 07:39:18

Moller

Makes travelling a lot faster. Great views from 2800 feet up. Very cool, and great fun to fly in. Very maneuverable in the air. The computer completely flys for you which means you dont have to do a thing. I can make daily commutes between Toronto and Ottawa now. Very convienient. A little louder than my car though.The only downside is that you need a vertiport to take off and land from, which I have not found yet. My neighbors dont appreciate the noise it makes at GROUND LEVEL either.

Winny Caltober

12/03/2008 11:57:23

Unbranded

SafeCan

Clever idea but should have some kind of foam lining as jewellry or coins rattle in the container and baked beans don`t rattle do they - dead give away! I used a spent loo roll piece of cardboard to line the can!

Ms Rowe

10/07/2007 08:09:34

Moller

i think the price was much to steep and most states and countrys to NOT permit its use on grounds of public safty issues which i found reasonable i halve to drive by one on a trailer 45 miles to the outter state just to fly it and it has bad leg room and sotrgae space very cramped

mike wayne

17/06/2006 12:16:43

Unbranded

A little noisy and not much room for rear passengers. Also I was a bit dissapointed with the small size of the drinks holders.

But overall a comfortable ride and good for beating the rushour, I`d certainly recommend it to a friend.

M Winner

31/10/2005 07:42:41

Moller

Quite an adequate product, some glitches though, the drinks holder doesn`t store king size cups, and the radio doesn`t tune into longwave. Apart from these minor niggles I am quite pleased with the M400. It offers smooth handling and acceleration is a lot quicker than my old Sierra. Remember you`ll need goggles for the high altitudes, and watch out for the seagulls around the coasts.

Price is a bit steep but I think it was worth it for such a unique item. Manco Armstrong

Anon

31/10/2005 07:41:55

Moller

Quite an adequate product, some glitches though, the drinks holder doesn`t store king size cups, and the radio doesn`t tune into longwave. Apart from these minor niggles I am quite pleased with the M400. It offers smooth handling and acceleration is a lot quicker than my old Sierra. Remember you`ll need goggles for the high altitudes, and watch out for the seagulls around the coasts.

Price is a bit steep but I think it was worth it for such a unique item. Manco Armstrong

M A

31/10/2005 07:41:54

Hippo

Foot Massager

Bit useless to be honest....just vibrates!

anon

14/10/2009 11:12:11

Mathmos

Solar Eclipse

Yeh mine did the same green light flickered for a few weeks then eventually it would turn off for a few seconds instead of going green. Bit lame, beautiful colours though.

Sera

20/01/2007 11:24:51

Leatherman

Surge

I have been using leatherman products for many years now and was seriously disapointed by the surge. I am a huge fan of the new supertool, but was forced to buy a surge as my supertool needed replacing and the store couldn`t supply anything but a surge. First off, the surge is bulky, very bulky, i thought the supertool was bulky until i got the surge. Second, the fancy little tool adaptors are unreliable, my adaptable screwdriver has fallen out twice, causing a long search. The blade adaptors are rediculous, they can open unintentionally, and where exactly are you supposed to keep the alternative blades? They fall out of the pouch occasionally when you pull out the tool. All i can say is, if you want a robust, usefull multitool, get a supertool. Hands down, you can`t beat it.

S. Lloyd

26/05/2006 08:06:35

Motorola

T6222

Ergonomics of the Unit are very good. Nice and easy to use. Clear and crisp reception over a good distance.

HOWEVER,6 months after taking delivery, I am still trying to sort out problems with 1 unit. Stand-by time on the Motorola rechargeable batteries is a shockingly mere 8.2 hours !!! Their website claims 39 hrs! Response from Motorola so far is disappointingly indifferent, let's wait and see what happens in the new year. Even if it is the best unit on the market, it's no good if the batteries won't even last for a working day!

ChrisB

03/01/2003 19:22:17

Freeplay

Ranger Wind up Radio

1 year after purchase the dial started to stick and I could not get the radio station I wanted. Do not expect a radio just under #40 to stop working after a year. Also disillusioned

Bad Product

07/02/2009 09:21:45

Freeplay

Ranger Wind up Radio

Peformance quite excellent -- BUT --- what do you do when the rechargeable battery expires? It apparently can NOT be replaced!! Criminal.

disillusioned

28/08/2008 20:16:40

Unbranded

Thought it was a great gift,bought this used it once in the bath and was great,after first flotation,guess what it didnt work.Worst of all went to change the batteries,opened the casing and the wet stained water went all over my good top.Definetly wouldnt recommend it.Great present if it would work more than once.what a waste of money,manufacturers must be having a great time taking our money.

julie s

27/08/2008 17:45:34

USB

Roll Up Piano

Complete rubbish. Do not buy this.

Anon

14/06/2008 08:13:32

Unbranded

This duck was bought as a present for my seven year old boy and guess what - the waterproof duck was not waterproof as water entered into the battery compartment on it`s first soak. Sounds like the manufacturer are making mugs and money out of consumers.

cheesed off

01/04/2008 18:46:02

Mathmos

Solar Eclipse

In mine the green light started to flicker in less than a year. And the product wasn`t cheep either.

RH

17/12/2006 12:30:19

Unbranded