Hot News Digest

The Gutter-Cleaning Robot!

2009-03-09T08:56:00.000-07:00

The iRobot Looj Gutter-Cleaning Robot spins at 500 RPM and tunnels through both natural and man-made gutter debris! A wireless remote allows for easy operation.

FROM THE MANUFACTURER: Reduce ladder work and over-reaching while cleaning your gutters. Gutters need to be cleaned regularly to avoid water damage, over spills and ice dams. Plus, dirty gutters create a breeding ground for carpenter ants, mosquitoes and other pests. Now you can avoid climbing and repositioning a ladder multiple times while juggling tools and over reaching from dangerous heights. iRobot Looj makes regular gutter cleaning faster and easier. The iRobot Looj cleans up to 80 feet of gutter in minutes, not hours,it's the easiest way to keep gutters free-flowing all year round! Gutter cleaning is a dirty, unpleasant job. You have to repeatedly climb and move ladders, and reach from dangerous heights. But no more! Now you can do it all by remote control with the amazing new Looj robot gutter cleaner from iRobot. At just 2 1/4-inches tall, Looj propels itself easily under gutter straps and over downspout holes. Its three-stage, high-velocity auger breaks up clogs, lifting out leaves, pine needles and other wet or dry debris while brushing gutters clean. Wireless remote control has a 75-foot range, moves the Looj forwards and backwards, and changes the rotational direction of the auger to ensure complete debris removal. Looj attaches to an included belt clip to free up your hands and make it easier for you to climb a ladder. Uses a high power, rechargeable battery pack (included). Remote uses two AAA batteries (not included).

[VIA: Amazon.com]

A truly must have for those with gutter problems!

Buy at amazon.com or see irobot.com for more info!

25 top 'It' Products of All Time!

2009-03-09T07:18:00.000-07:00

A testament to American marketing?

[VIA: Walletpop.com]

The FIRST SATA 6Gbps Hard Disk!

2009-03-09T06:59:00.000-07:00

Seagate and AMD will present a prototype Barracuda hard disk drive with a 6 Gbps chipset manufactured by AMD! The drive is expected by the end of the year!

Seagate demos 6Gbps hard-drive transfer speed

[VIA: cnet.com]

Big East Set for Super Showdowns!

2009-03-09T06:31:00.000-07:00

Pittsburgh and Connecticut have all but locked in for number 1 NCAA Tournament seed and Lousiville may soon join them. This means that the 2009 Big East tournament is set for epic showdowns!

For More: Big East Tournament to Feature 3 No. 1 Seeds?

Honda Leads Again!

2009-03-09T05:49:00.000-07:00

According to Consumer Reports' Annual Auto Issue, Japanese automaker Honda builds the best vehicles for the third year in a row. With a score of 78/100 Honda beat out both Subaru (75) and Toyota (74).

Of note, Toyota regained some prominence after last year's disappointing results, with 3 of its cars -- the Toyota Camry V6, the Toyota Tundra V8 4WD variant, and the all-wheel-drive Lexus GS -- scoring average reliability. By contrast, Chrysler's results were a great disappointment, with the automaker's reliability scores falling even lower than last year.

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For full reviews and rankings see "Who Makes the Best Cars?" at consumerreports.org. The print magazine, is available on newstands now.