Your Daily August, 07th

Gizmology

When the going gets tough, the tough get gadgets

By Randy Haberek
Published: Dec 19, 2007

Security is always an issue, especially here at DAME central. Hell, it’s the primary focus of conversation around the water-cooler. Okay, not really, we’re more concerned about where we’re ordering lunch. But being caught off-guard is no laughing matter, so we’ve selected a few choice items which offer peace of mind in an unstable world.

IMMOBILIZER STUN GUN
This device looks like a cell phone, but packs quite a punch…to the tune of 900,000 volts, which makes it one of the strongest stun guns on the market today. It’s also quite compact and less than 4 inches tall, comes with a built-in 12 LED flashlight, a holster to prevent accidental triggering and a lifetime warranty. Priced at $84.95, loosen the purse strings and never feel vulnerable again. Besides, pepper spray is so 1997.
www.securitysafetyspy.com

DSAL-2 DOORSTOP
The brilliantly cheap alternative to an expensive home alarm system ($15.00). The DSAL-2 is triggered when a door is pushed against the doorstop, emitting a 125-decible howl. Additionally, options include adjustable sensitivity as well as an on/off switch, to ensure that you won’t get the bejesus scared out of yourself if it suddenly goes off.
www.stunster.com

phone SPRINT/NEXTEL GPS SERVICE
Parents, breathe a sigh of relief (and kids, be warned). You can now track the whereabouts of your children using the Family Locator service. At a paltry $9.99 a month, you can pinpoint the location of your kids as long as they are on your Sprint account and possess one of over 30 varieties of phones that support this monitoring system, such as the Motorolla iDEN, Boost Mobile and various Blackberry models.
www.sprint.com

rex REX PLUS SECURITY DOG
Sure, it may be pricey ($173.00), but look on the bright side…you won’t have to clean up after your virtual guard dog, or feed it for that matter. Sensitive, loveable, loyal Rex transmits signals through walls and windows, so, when a potential burglar approaches, his bark gets louder with each approaching step.
www.bimbambanana.com