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Gadget girl Tee Twyford, editor of Flossie.com , reviews wet weather gadgets.
Weather Updates To Your Phone
WeatherNZ iPhone Application from Orsome
This is an iPhone app that pulls weather information from the
MetService - get urban weather forecasts, surf reports, snow
reports, tide times, and moon phases directly onto your iPhone. The
free World Mate Live business travel application also allows you to
access a basic five day weather forecast for your international
travel destination for users of Blackberry, iPhone and assorted
SmartPhones.
WeatherNZ - RRP $2.59,
from:
http://www.orsome.co.nz/WeatherNZ.html
World Mate - RRP: Free,
from:
http://www.worldmate.com
MetService 'Wake up to the Weather' SMS updates
Get the weather when you want it. Log in to the Met Service
website, select your hometown and the best time of day to get the
heads-up, and they'll send you a two day weather forecast direct to
your phone. You can also request 'on demand' reports direct from
your phone. A good option for those without a smartphone and
downloadable applications.
RRP: Confirmation replies cost 20c, each daily report costs
50c
Available from:
http://www.metservice.com/public/sms/sms-texting.html
Umbrellas with a difference
Ambient Umbrella - "The Intelligent Umbrella"
An umbrella with a built in wireless functionality to receive
weather updates from Accuweather.com and alert you (via glowing led
lights on the base of the umbrella) to rain or snow on its way. You
are however subjected to the same levels of inaccuracy with normal
weather forecasts - and as yet, the developers haven't extended the
wireless information network outside of the US.
RRP: $US129.95 shipping
Available from:
http://www.ambientdevices.com/products/umbrella.html
Nubrella - "The Ultimate Weather Protector"
Its unique 'aerodynamic oval', design eliminates two common issues
with umbrellas: 1. you can use the Nubrella hands free and 2. you
no longer have to battle with the wind blowing your brolly inside
out. You will however look like you have a personal breathing
capsule to protect you from swine flu or alien invasion.
RRP: Currently on backorder
Available from:
http://www.nubrella.com/order_uscan.php
Shoe Protectors
Shuella -
"Your Shoe Umbrella"
More often than not, a gorgeous pair of heels or boots were not
designed for walking in puddles, or running through a downpour.
That's why American Rebecca Miller invented the Shuella - a plastic
over-bootie, that does up with Velcro and keeps your shoes
(including high heels) safe from splashes. Available in bright
statement colours (buttercup yellow, pink, green) or the more
subtle black, the Shuella eliminates the need for a second pair of
more practical shoes, and folds up into your carry bag and slips
into your bag when you reach your destination.
RRP: $US49.95 free shipping
Available from:
http://www.shuella.com/shop.html
Flossie.com are giving away a pair of Shuellas to one lucky reader, head to the homepage of www.flossie.com to find out more...