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		<title>USB Bug Jewelry Flash Drive</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-bug/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[backup]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bug]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flash+drive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[necklace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[storage]]></category>
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Yes, you guessed it &#8211; it&#8217;s yet another storage device that has been designed so that you can wear it like a piece of jewelry. Just like the ones we covered in the 13 Bling Bling USB Flash Drives post. This time it come in the shape of a bug with an 8GB storage capacity.


Features:

USB [...]]]></description>
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<p>Yes, you guessed it &#8211; it&#8217;s yet another storage device that has been designed so that you can wear it like a piece of jewelry. Just like the ones we covered in the <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/13-bling-bling-usb-flash-drives/">13 Bling Bling USB Flash Drives</a> post. This time it come in the shape of a bug with an 8GB storage capacity.</p>
<p><span id="more-3239"></span></p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>USB 2.0</li>
<li>Portable and easy operation</li>
<li>Stylish and useful</li>
<li>Plug and play</li>
<li>Support Windows XP/Vista, Linux 2.4, MAC OSX or lastest version</li>
<li>Dimension: 53 x 28 x 18mm (approx.)</li>
<li>Weight: 27g</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/usb-bug2.jpg" alt="USB Jewel Bug Necklace Flash Drive" title="USB Jewel Bug Necklace Flash Drive" width="520" height="310" class="border" /></p>
<p>The<a href="http://usb.brando.com.hk/usb-jewel-bug-necklace-flash-drive_p00919c041d15.html"> USB Jewel Bug Necklace Flash Drive</a> is yours for $33 from the USB Brando website.</p>
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		<title>Mosquito 3.0 Micro Indoor R/C Helicopter</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/mosquito-30-micro-indoor-rc-helicopter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 16:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bug]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[helicopter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mosquito]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[radio+controlled]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toys]]></category>

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Remember the radio-controlled 3-channel Micro Mosquito that we wrote about last year? It has now been released in version 3.0, featuring orange LED eyes and an extra pair of legs. 


Utilising patented twin rotor technology combined with a horizontal tail rotor and proportional radio control, this micro chopper is exceptionally stable and easy-to-fly in a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/mosquito-3.jpg" width="470" height="388" alt="Mosquito 3.0" title="Mosquito 3.0" /><br />
Remember the radio-controlled 3-channel <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/micro-mosquito-indoor-rc-helicopter/">Micro Mosquito</a> that we wrote about last year? It has now been released in version 3.0, featuring orange LED eyes and an extra pair of legs. </p>
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<blockquote><p>
Utilising patented twin rotor technology combined with a horizontal tail rotor and proportional radio control, this micro chopper is exceptionally stable and easy-to-fly in a remarkably small room. The controls are so precise you can let it take off from the palm of your hand, hover and descend, turn left, right, forwards and backwards under full three dimensional control, and land it wherever you choose.
</p></blockquote>
<p>Here&#8217;s a short video clip of the R/C Mosquito in action:</p>
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The mosquito 3.0 comes with a helicopter launch pad that also acts as a convenient portable charger with LED indicator and auto shut off facility, up to 7 minutes flying time can be achieved from a 20-30 minute charge. Incorporating a unique external drive system for sensational smooth flights, this miniature six legged flying insect is sure to have both gadget and flying enthusiasts ‘bitten by the bug’ for fantastic desk top fun.
</p></blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/mosquito-32.jpg" width="350" height="347" alt="Mosquito 3.0" title="Mosquito 3.0" /></p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Mosquito 3.0 flying insect with led eyes.</li>
<li>Weighs only 30g, including flight battery.</li>
<li>Rechargeable flight battery: High capacity integral 3.7v lithium polymer pack.</li>
<li>Convenient portable charger plugs directly into helicopter.</li>
<li>Incorporates led indicator and auto shut off facility.</li>
<li>Charging time: approximately 20-30 minutes for full charge.</li>
<li>Flight duration: 7 minutes or more, between charges.</li>
<li>Please note: Bladerunner enthusiasts may use their existing UK mains</li>
<li>Transformer with the micro mosquito base unit, if preferred.</li>
<li>Supplied already charged and completely assembled ready-to-fly in the smallest of spaces, with pre-installed 3 channel digital proportional radio control.</li>
<li>Take off, hover and descend, turn left, right, forwards and backwards indoors under full three dimensional control.</li>
<li>Special features: two orange led eyes allow flight in the dark.</li>
<li>Range: up to10m (30ft).</li>
<li>Frequency: 27mhz.</li>
<li>Instruction manual included: providing helpful tips for both the new helicopter pilot, or current Bladerunner enthusiast.</li>
<li>Batteries required: 1 x 9v 6f22 alkaline battery for transmitter.</li>
<li>And 6 x 1.5v alkaline c cells for charger.</li>
<li>Product dimensions:Dual main rotor diameter 160mm, Body length 160mm excluding rotors, Overall length 200mm.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p>You can get the <a href="http://www.crazyaboutgadgets.com/product/?Mosquito-3.0">Mosquito 3.0</a> R/C helicopter from the Crazy About Gadgets website for £49.99 (about $99 USD).</p>
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		<title>HeliBug &#8211; R/C Helicopter Bug</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/helibug-rc-helicopter-bug/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/helibug-rc-helicopter-bug/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bug]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toy]]></category>

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We have seen some strange flying radio controlled toys before, like the Vampire Bat and the Bee, but this bug is probably the weirdest one so far.

The colorful 6-inch long insect flies around using two helicopter blades on its back. The controller doubles as a charger, allowing you to fly around for five minutes after [...]]]></description>
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<p>We have seen some strange flying radio controlled toys before, like the <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/rc-vampire-bat-with-glowing-eyes/">Vampire Bat</a> and the <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/worlds-first-radio-controlled-flying-bee/">Bee</a>, but this bug is probably the weirdest one so far.</p>
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<p>The colorful 6-inch long insect flies around using two helicopter blades on its back. The controller doubles as a charger, allowing you to fly around for five minutes after 30 minutes of charging time.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/helibug2.jpg" width="349" height="359" alt="HeliBug Controller" title="HeliBug Controller" /></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.geekstuff4u.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&#038;products_id=694">Mecha-Chu HeliBug</a> is availalbe from GeekStuff4U for about $52.</p>
<p><span class="via">(Via <a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/10/rc-flying-bug-freaks-me-out/">technabob</a>)</span></p>
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		<title>Insecta Micro R/C Helicopter</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/insecta-micro-rc-helicopter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bug]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[helicopter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[radio controlled]]></category>
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Yes, it&#8217;s another one of those cool palm-sized radio controlled flying toys &#8211; and once again with a design inspired by the world of insects, as with the R/C bee.


With its big glowing eyes, bug-ish legs, LED strobe light, colourful camouflaged body and membranous X-rotors, the rechargeable Insecta looks as if it&#8217;s just flown out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/insecta-rc.jpg" width="470" height="279" alt="Insecta Micro R/C Helicopter" title="Insecta Micro R/C Helicopter" /></p>
<p>Yes, it&#8217;s another one of those cool palm-sized radio controlled flying toys &#8211; and once again with a design inspired by the world of insects, as with the <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/worlds-first-radio-controlled-flying-bee/">R/C bee</a>.</p>
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<blockquote><p>
With its big glowing eyes, bug-ish legs, LED strobe light, colourful camouflaged body and membranous X-rotors, the rechargeable Insecta looks as if it&#8217;s just flown out of a sci-fi movie or the twisted mind of a comic book creator. Indeed you might feel like wearing your pants outside your tights every time you take to the skies. Or not.</p>
<p>Perfect for indoor flights, this titchy, ready-to-fly gizmo is controlled via a twin channel, wide-beam infra-red transmitter that also serves as a charger for its lightweight lithium battery.
</p></blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/insecta-rc2.jpg" width="470" height="150" alt="Insecta Micro R/C Helicopter" title="Insecta Micro R/C Helicopter" /></p>
<blockquote><p>
Constructed from robust polypropylene foam, Insecta is incredibly durable (handy for novices!) and it might even withstand a direct hit from a rolled-up newspaper. Not that you&#8217;ll need to worry about that because an ingenious auto-stability system makes evading attackers easy.
</p></blockquote>
<p>The <a href="http://www.firebox.com/product/2025">Insecta Micro Helicopter</a> is yours for £19.95 (about $39 USD).</p>
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		<title>Caterpillar Mini Vacuum Cleaner</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/caterpillar-mini-vacuum-cleaner/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/caterpillar-mini-vacuum-cleaner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bug]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caterpillar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacuum cleaner]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
This green little bug is designed to help you keep your desk clean from dust, breadcrumbs and other unwanted particles.

The caterpillar-shaped mini vacuum cleaner measures 6 x 7 x 10 cm, requires 2 x AA batteries and features built-in &#8220;powerful motors&#8221;.
The Bugs Mini Vacuum Cleaner ($10) is now available at The Design Town.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/bug-mini-vac.jpg" width="337" height="271" class="border" alt="Bugs Mini Vacuum Cleaner" title="Bugs Mini Vacuum Cleaner" /></p>
<p>This green little bug is designed to help you keep your desk clean from dust, breadcrumbs and other unwanted particles.</p>
<p><span id="more-789"></span></p>
<p>The caterpillar-shaped mini vacuum cleaner measures 6 x 7 x 10 cm, requires 2 x AA batteries and features built-in &#8220;powerful motors&#8221;.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.thedesigntown.com/past/past_detail.asp?idx=467">Bugs Mini Vacuum Cleaner</a> ($10) is now available at The Design Town.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/bug-mini-vac2.jpg" width="470" height="233" alt="Bugs Mini Vacuum Cleaner" title="Bugs Mini Vacuum Cleaner" /></p>
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		<title>USB Tetra-Hub</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-tetra-hub/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/usb-tetra-hub/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bug]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hub]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[usb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[usb hub]]></category>

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With all the strange webcams, computer mice and USB drives that are popping up everywhere, it can be hard to find a hub to go with it. But not anymore.


USB Tetra-Hub ($12) is weird enough to melt in with some of the other strange looking gadgets around. It comes with four rotatable &#8220;legs&#8221; that each [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/tetra-hub2.jpg" width="470" height="275" alt="USB Tetra-Hub" title="USB Tetra-Hub" /></p>
<p>With all the strange webcams, computer mice and USB drives that are popping up everywhere, it can be hard to find a hub to go with it. But not anymore.</p>
<p><span id="more-454"></span></p>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/tetra-hub.jpg" width="470" hei Bht="245" alt="USB Tetra-Hub" title="USB Tetra-Hub" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0690">USB Tetra-Hub</a> ($12) is weird enough to melt in with some of the other strange looking gadgets around. It comes with four rotatable &#8220;legs&#8221; that each has a USB 2.0 port. The bug-looking hub is available in blue and orange.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/tetra-hub3.jpg" width="350" height="265" alt="USB Tetra-Hub" title="USB Tetra-Hub" /></p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>Description:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>USB 2.0 High-Speed, supports up to 480 Mbps</li>
<li>4 x rotatable hi-speed USB2.0 ports</li>
<li>Plug-and-play, supports hot-swapping</li>
<li>Innovative design, no limits on size of USB devices</li>
<li>Support O/S: Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE</li>
<li>Dimensions: (L) 10 x (W) 10 x (D) 2 cm</li>
<li>Weight: 46g</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Hideout Bug Cave</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/hideout-bug-cave/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bug]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cave]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hideout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nido]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdoor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toys]]></category>

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The Nido Hideout Cave ($1,188) may not be the cheapest toy to give to your children, but it sure looks fun and cute with its yellow bug design.
Designed by Javier Mariscal for Magis, the Nido is a wonderful, friendly little cave that nestles young children. Inside there is green grass and strange writing on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/nido-cave.jpg" width="314" height="240" alt="Nido Hideout Cave" title="Nido Hideout Cave" /></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.spunkysprout.com/nido.html">Nido Hideout Cave</a> ($1,188) may not be the cheapest toy to give to your children, but it sure looks fun and cute with its yellow bug design.</p>
<blockquote><p>Designed by Javier Mariscal for Magis, the Nido is a wonderful, friendly little cave that nestles young children. Inside there is green grass and strange writing on the ceiling. manufactured of durable rotationally molded polyethylene, the Nido can be used indoors or outdoors. Dimensions: 41&#8243;L x 59&#8243;W x 32.5&#8243;H.</p></blockquote>
<p><span class="via">(Via <a href="http://www.uberreview.com/2007/07/nido-hideout-cave.htm">UberReview</a>)</span></p>
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