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Great New Gadgets for Work and PlayBy: Robert BowdenSlice of time. Wallet kit. Top yachts. Right key. |
When you fish into your Coach purse for your wallet, why not shock onlookers with something you won't find in many other designer purses? The Ductbills wallet is something even a husband would love. It's a wallet made from duct tape, and you can make one yourself with the myDuctbills wallet kit. Two guys began creating and selling them at an Oregon fleamarket-and then success overtook them. They created a kit so anyone can make a duct tape wallet. Each has about 15 feet of duct tape, four pockets and a spacious bill compartment. The kit is $20; pre-made wallets begin at $25.www.dbclay.com
Showboating
Fearless Yachts stole the spotlight at this year's Miami Boat Show with models by Porsche Design Studio. The first to come to market is a 28-footer that can zip across the water at 80 mph, thanks to a 525-horsepower engine. The boat is said to be a favorite among the jet set-and at $300K, it will take a jet-
setter to afford one. Numerous options are available, including a Porsche-quality premium audio system. If you're willing to wait awhile longer, the Miami-based company will soon introduce larger models. www.fearlessyachts.com
A bit of time
Does time seem to be running out on you lately? Maybe stock market fluctuations have cut into your desire to spend a small fortune for a grandfather clock. What you need is a mere slice of the action. Introducing a slice of a grandfather clock. Handmade of wood with a Plexiglas face, each piece measures 14 inches wide by three inches tall. $80. www.spring3d.net
Lost and found
If you can't find the keys to your car, much less to your Fearless Yacht, you might want the FOFA Key Finder and Remote Control Locator. It might sound like something hawked on late-night TV, but it does fulfill a need for the forgetful. For just one easy payment of $24.95, you get two-count 'em, two-key fobs with batteries included. Use one on your remote control, another on your car keys; each can find the other. What are you waiting for? Oh, can't find a pen. We understand. www.findonefindall.com