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The latest Neato Botvac robotic vacuum just became even more awesome

I have the Neato Botvac 80 on the main level of my house and a Neato Botvac Connected in my basement. I love Neato Botvacs because they keep my floors clean so I don’t have to. They would be perfect if they could clean their own dustbins and didn’t get stuck in odd places. I don’t think Neato will ever solve my self-cleaning wish, but they have just solved the other problem. Yay!

Neato Botvacs come with a roll of magnetic boundary markers that you can use to block access to different areas of your floor. I currently have two sections of markers under my coffee table which sits just high enough that the Botvac can get stuck underneath it if it tries to vacuum there. Even with the strips in place, I’ll sometimes come home to see that it’s wedged itself under the table.

Their latest Botvac is the D7 Connected and it will map your home as it vacuums and then using an app on your phone, you can mark No-Go areas that you don’t want the vacuum to go into.

The new floorPlanner feature looks infinitely better than the magnetic strips because you can draw areas for the Botvac to avoid without having to use those unsightly strips all over the place.

The new Neato Botvac D7 Connected will be available this fall for $799. You can find out more at www.neatorobotics.com and if you can’t wait till the D7 is available, you can still get one of their existing models from Amazon.

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Tagged: Vacuum

The latest Neato Botvac robotic vacuum just became even more awesome originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 9, 2017 at 12:18 pm.

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Have DISH, will travel

Don’t tell my better half, but I have a secret dream to sell everything we own, buy an RV, and travel around the country like nomads. It will probably never happen, but if it did, we would need a way to watch TV while we travel because we love watching all of our favorite shows. One option for on the go TV viewing is the newly redesigned DISH Playmaker from Winegard.

The Playmaker PL7000 is a DISH satellite antenna that has been designed for RVs, camping, motor homes, and more. It can be mounted on a roof or on a tripod for easy setup. It only needs one cable going from the Playmaker to the DISH receiver and then an HDMI cable connects the receiver to a TV.

The Wingard Playmaker is compatible with your current DISH subscription or Pay-As-You-Go programming that requires no contracts or commitment. DISH customers can add Pay-As-You-Go programming to their home account for only $7/month.

The Playmaker PL7000 is priced at $249 without a DISH receiver and $349 with a receiver. For more info about the Playmate, visit www.winegard.com/playmaker and you can check out Wingard’s other products on Amazon.

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Tagged: TV

Have DISH, will travel originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 9, 2017 at 11:22 am.

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I wish I liked wearing jewelry because these rings are insanely cool

Check out these rings from Secret Wood. They look like a window into another world but they are really just made of resin with different types of wood or silver bands.

Each ring is hand crafted, so no two rings are the same.

Small bits of moss, flowers, and real gold flakes are used to provide the illusion of landscapes.

Secret Wood rings are priced starting at $90 and go up to $280 depending on the style. You can check out the entire collection of rings at mysecretwood.com

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I wish I liked wearing jewelry because these rings are insanely cool originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 8, 2017 at 5:44 pm.

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Would you pay $12 for a toothbrush that has $5 replaceable heads?

Toothbrushes are one of those things we all use several times a day (I hope!) but don’t really give a lot of thought. If you’re like me, you buy a new one a few times a year from Walmart or Walgreens for a few bucks. But would you buy a toothbrush that costs $12 and uses $5 replaceable heads that you have to order online?

The Boie toothbrush comes in four colors and features a unique handle design and a replaceable bristle head that uses BPA and Phthalate-free rubber-like bristles that have been designed to last up to two times longer than the toothbrushes we find at our local big box store.

These toothbrushes also have silver embedded in the bristles and head that help kill bacteria.

What do you think? Are those extra features worth the extra price? For more info on the Boie toothbrush visit boieusa.com and Amazon to order one.

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Tagged: Health and fitness

Would you pay $12 for a toothbrush that has $5 replaceable heads? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 8, 2017 at 8:30 am.

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Don’t flip a coin to see who goes first, spin it

Are you a bad coin flipper? You know the type who flips to resolve an issue only to have the coin go rolling away never to be found again? The Tempus Spin Coin from J.L. Lawson & Co. provides a better way to find out who goes first in a game or who has to pay for the next round of beer.

These coins are not your average quarter. They are larger and thicker and feature a small ceramic ball in the center that allows you to easily spin the coin on a flat surface. The embossed hand on the top of the coin will determine the “winner”. Think of it as spin the bottle, only with a coin.

The Tempus Spin Coins from J.L. Lawson & Co. are minted in the USA from metals like bronze, silver, copper, and Mokume (yea, I have no idea what that is either). Prices range from $48 to $145 depending on the metal. For more info visit jllawsonco.com

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Don’t flip a coin to see who goes first, spin it originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 8, 2017 at 7:00 am.

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