Handy Tool Guide

A review of the Belkin Power and Go travel adapter has been posted over at Pocket-Lint. 'Consisting of a main powerbrick, which is capable of powering any laptop up to 17 inches in size, the Power and Go comes with one end that can be hooked up to one of 12 supplied power adapters covering all the main manufacturers on the market. The other end can be connected to either a standard power socket or you can add a cigarette lighter adapter for use when on the move. There is a tidy cable wrap design to the powerbrick, which we found took up less space in our briefcase than a standard charger.'

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Press Release

SYCAMORE, IL, IDEAL has expanded its offering of durable, highly functional hand tools with the introduction today of its redesigned Triple Tap threading tool. Whether it's forming new screw threads, cleaning out obstructions, or retapping burred and stripped threads, the Triple Tap is ready to tackle any job the professional contractor or do-it-yourselfer throws at it.

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Computeractive have published a review of the Cubebyte lock which claims to be "the only lock designed to automatically adjust to the depth of the security slot" of your computer. 'The Cubebyte lock, like all locks, fits into the locking socket on the computer. This is a tiny hole in one side, only a few millimetres wide. It's also known as a Kensington lock/socket – most computers are fitted with them, but it's worth checking yours before investing in a lock, of course.'

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced the new W8-115Quick angle grinder, featuring "cool flow" technology with repositioned brushes for unrestricted airflow and a fan that pulls 35% more air through the tool to keep it running cooler during operation.

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Amazon.com has the Apollo Precision Tools DT1035 4.8 Volt Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver on offer for $19.00 plus shipping. 'This 4.8 Volt rechargeable cordless screwdriver has an automatic spindle lock which allows manual tightening of screws. The 23 position clutch prevents stripping of screws while the pivoting handle allows for access to tight places. The handle features Soft Touch Grip form comfort. Multi Position Pivoting Handle is great for accessibility into tight places. Each tool is tested against industry standards for hardness, torque, finish and usability. Includes Five 2" Screwdriver Bits slotted 1/8; 3/16; PH #1; PH #2; PHZ0.'

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A review of the Vencon UBA5 Ultimate Battery Analyzer & Charger has been posted over at CPFReviews.com. 'Vencon Ultimate Battery Analyzer UBA5 is professional grade, very versatile, PC controlled, dual channel, battery analyzer, charger and data logger with networking capability. With its extensive flexibility, UBA5 is a single unit that will cater all your battery analysis requirements. UBA5 enables you to virtually test any kind of batteries with any kind of battery chemistries. Be it small button cells, big batteries; Alkaline battery chemistry, NiMH rechargeable batteries (both standard and LSD), NiCd rechargeable batteries to Li-ion & Li-polymer batteries; anything as long as it falls under the acceptable power, voltage and current range of UBA5 can be tested using Ultimate Battery Analyzer UBA5.'

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MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces SwitchBlade™ selfeed bits, a new solution designed to ensure that contractors maintain a sharp blade and maximize productivity. A replaceable blade system allows the bit to cut like new again and eliminates the costly need to resharpen. Each bit comes standard with a second replacement blade, which assures up to twice the life of an existing self feed bit. Available in the sizes that plumbers, HVAC contractors and electricians use most frequently, SwitchBlade selfeed bits are used for drilling multiple holes in all types of wood for various types of pipe, vent and gas lines and bulk wire routing.

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Computeractive have published a review of the Solio 1000 Hybrid Charger. 'The 'Hybrid' in the name indicates that the device can be charged either by plugging it into the USB port of a computer (notebook or desktop) or, of course, by leaving it in the sun. Supplied in the box is a USB power cable and three adaptors so that the device can be connected to a portable music player, phone or other portable device. The adapters supplied in the box connect it to Nokia phones and devices that accept mini-USB power (which more and more phones and cameras do).'

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C.Crane has reduced the price of their Ratchet Pruner to $12.95 plus shipping. 'Equally adept at pruning 7/8-inch diameter green wood or the most delicate flower is what makes this pruner an all-around excellent garden tool. It also makes for a great weapon to combat those errant berry canes, poison oak or ivy branches or other intruders. The efficient ratchet design lets a person of moderate strength cut a 1/2-inch branch with ease. The lightweight, aluminum handles are coated with an ergonomic, non-slip grip and the anvil type blade is made of tough, high carbon steel. Emanuel, our resident survivalist, reported our Ratchet Pruner even came through with flying colors when he used it to gather small wood kindling to build a fire. Weight: 7.4 oz. Size: 8" L x 2.25" H.'

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The Register Hardware have publsihed a review of the TVonics MFR-300 digital TV set-top box which allows you to watch Free-to-View digital television and radio channels. 'The MFR-300 comes with its own remote control, an external infrared pick-up and the inevitable AC adaptor - in this case, it's discreet, barely bigger than a standard three-pin plug. Power and the signal from the IR receiver are fed into connectors on the back the MFR-300. So too is the aerial feed. There's an output port next to it, allowing the TVonics device to sit between antenna and telly. There's no Scart connector, but that's the whole point of this box: to bring digital TV to sets that were never intended to be connected to other devices except through the aerial socket.'

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