Nearly all geeks think about creating some cool hardware project which should be controlled over the internet from time to time. Unfortunately, a continuously running computer consumes very much power and is therefore very expensive. This item can solve this problem:

Infratec PM 221 MIP is a multiple socket outlet that has an ethernet interface and an integrated web server which makes it possible to control two pairs of slave outlets using the WWW or a WAP capable mobile phone. You can also create different users with different rights to control the outlets.

Additionally, there is a master outlet which can detect if the device plugged in is switched on or off. It can then switch on or off the slave devices according to its status. If there is a power breakdown the multiple socket outlet remembers the status of the outlets and switches them on again when the power returns.

Each outlet can handle up to 5 Ampere and the webserver consumes less than 1.5 Watt. The whole outlet has the following dimensions: 60cm x 5,5cm x 6cm. Please notice: If you don’t use the european schuko style plugs you’ll need an adapter.

The Multiple Socket Power Outlet with a Webserver is available for about $200.

- You can order the Infratec PM 221 MIP here…

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This remote controlled plush Teddy Bear can fart whenever you wish him to… He may look very cute and cuddly, but he also has a bad habit: he farts when you press the key on the remote. (Naughty little teddy!). The plush bear sits 12″ H and uses 2 AA batteries (not included). Remote control comes with 3 cell batteries.

This fun little plush toy is available for $12.85…

- If you are interested in buying a Remote Controlled Farting Teddy…

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This is a beautifully detailed galleon complete with full rigging, skull and crossbone bedecked sails, gunnels bristling with canons, and even a “firing” canon in the prow, is if not quite The Black Pearl, at least the coolest and most original RC boat to hit the pond this century. The paintwork is wonderfully detailed and it all looks very rough and rustic, which belies it’s rather zippy turn of speed.

The Remote Controlled Pirate Ship is powered by twin props, there’s a button on the remote that makes the canon rise, emit a sort of banging noise and glow red – it doesn’t actually fire anything as that would probably choke fish and alarm any ducks in the area. At 41cm long it’s a mighty ship, with rigging, sails, gunnels, the whole malarkey – a wonderfully regressive step forward (if that’s at all possible) in RC fun.

The price of the Remote Controlled Pirate Ship is about $72.

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This is the backpack that allows you to control all features of your iPod without having to take the music player out of the inside pocket where it is safely stowed, and it also has a padded laptop compartment and organizers for your other personal electronics. Your iPod simply plugs into a jack located inside, and a universal jack located on the left back strap accommodates your headphones, allowing complete control of your music player through the five-button control panel on the left strap. The panel controls volume, pause, menu selection, and stop functions. The backpack has six additional pockets, including a padded pocket to hold a laptop, and organizer pockets for PDA, keys, pens, cellphone, and other accessories. The durable 1680 ballistic nylon pack has self-mending zippers for long life and durability.

The price of the iPod-Controlling Electronics Backpack is $79.95

- More information about the iPod-Controlling Electronics Backpack…

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