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Top Ten: Gadgets You Don't Need...

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But, oh how you want them. The tech world is full of things that are too expensive and offer no tangible "necessary" value, but they sell you with their clever packaging, unique features, or all around cool factor. We've started a top ten list of things we covet. Feel free to join in and add your own (it's ok, it feels good to get it off your chest.)

Nabaztag Really, how can you resist a bunny that talks to you?
Soda-Club Home Soda Maker Make your own soda or carbonated water at home, imagine the possibilities!
Virtual Keyboard A keyboard that disappears, how cool is that?
USB Turntable Play your vinyl through your laptop.
USB Beverage Cooler Keep your brew chilled while you surf.
Digital Video Eyewear Watch your movie without having to share.

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Kelly: I was thinking of getting one of those turntables to transfer my collection of bird calls vinyl records to computer. What is the alternative then? Or am I getting something wrong again?

posted by Francesca on 2007-04-17 12:34:23
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Those USB turntables are really great. We've got a ton of stuff on Vinyl that's just not available on CD or MP3 for that matter. I guess it's not something I really need, but it's not a useless product.

posted by Christal on 2007-04-17 12:43:52
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Francesca, I believe you can do that and it is why most people buy them. For me, it is a bit of a frivolous product, as I already have a turntable and have no desire to transfer Vinyl to MP3. But I still want it!

I'm not implying that any of this is useless, just a little frivolous.

posted by Kelly on 2007-04-17 12:50:28
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whats wrong with the soda maker? Most of my friends in Italy have one, because its more eco friendly to make your own "acqua frizzante" than it is to buy the plastic or (rare) glass bottles from the supermarket, even with recycling, not to mention much more convenient!

posted by sanna on 2007-04-17 16:13:57
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Nothing wrong with it, in fact at home acqua frizzante is exactly why I want it!

posted by Kelly on 2007-04-17 16:57:31
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sorry kelly- I did not mean to give you a hard time. I love home tech, I check it every day, even if I do not comment often

posted by Francesca on 2007-04-17 21:12:40
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oops, i guess i misinterpreted... sorry

*embarrassed*

posted by sanna on 2007-04-18 01:09:16
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