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Maid versus Security Cameras

Security CameraI am sure you have read all the horror stories in our local newspapers about maids when they are left alone in their employers’ homes. The most memorable story that I’ve read is a case where the maid boiled soup together with her underpants (believing that whoever drink it will be submissive to the maid). This was captured on the employer’s security camera attached in the kitchen and the employer discovered the act before any of his family members drank the “soup”.

Now that you see the benefit of having security cameras in your homes, do the necessary to protect you and your family from potential maid perils. Note that you will need more than just cameras wired around your home; you will need security cameras systems too (recording and web based features would be most useful).

By having a basic surveillance system in your home, your maid will be more wary of her environment and the things that they do. Safeguard yourself and your family from untoward episodes that has happened to many families in Malaysia.

If you want to know more about the technical details of surveillance cameras, the National Institute of Justice has a very good resource here.

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Computer Vacuum Cleaner

Computer Vacuum CleanerIf you are looking for a USB powered computer vacuum cleaner, look no further than the HD537 USB Mini Vacuum Cleaner. Using this gadget is simple enough; simply connect the vacuum cleaner to your laptop’s or computer’s USB port and switch it on. There are 2 switch levels - the first is to switch on the LED light (handy to light up the dark crevices on your keyboard and the innards of your computer) and the second level to activate the vacuum cleaner.

The HD537 vacuum cleaner comes with 2 cleaning attachments; the first being the bristle brush and the second being the flexible rubber that can be squeezed to a desired size (excellent to suck dirt and dust in between keyboard keys). There is even a “High Power” button to increase the suction power should you require it.

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KRZR and RIZR to Follow RAZR’s Success

Motorola KRZR and RIZRThe RAZR range of mobile phones has been such a success, selling more than 50 million units since it was launched in November 2004. It was so successful that Motorola has now added 2 new RAZR phones to the family. They are known as the KRZR (pronounced Crazer) and RIZR.

The MotoKRZR is designed as a flip phone which is slightly narrower than the RAZR, sports a 2 megapixel camera with video function and a built in music player. The Motorola KRZR has a screen dimension of 176 x 220 internally and 96 x 80 externally; with both screens at 65,000 colours. Connectivity-wise, Bluetooth and EDGE high speed data is available on the phone. The phone comes with a 20MB internal memory, extendable to 1GB of external memory.

The MotoRIZR on the other hand is a thin and narrow slider phone. The specifications for RIZR is very similar to the KRZR except for the slider design.

The KRZR is expected to be available in a couple of months time while the RIZR in the 4th quarter. A good time to save some money for those of you who desire these latest wonders and a nice gift for the loved ones for the upcoming festive seasons. Unfortunately, the prices are not available as yet.

Click here for more information on MOTOKRZR and MOTORIZR.

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