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TARDIS USB Hub

USB Hub

The TARDIS USB hub made by Wesco is a scale model of the Doctor Who TARDIS measuring 12cm high and 6cm wide/deep.

As well as being a scale model of the TARDIS, the device is a 4 port USB2 hub. By connecting the TARDIS to your computers USB port using the included 1.4m USB cable, you are able to connect a further 4 devices to the hub and thus to your computer. These devices could include printers, scanners, digital cameras, mobile phone chargers or any other device than uses the USB system.

Upon connecting the TARDIS USB hub to your computer, the lantern illuminates in blue and stays illuminated until the device is disconnected. When an additional USB device is connected to the TARDIS USB Hub then the TARDIS materialization sound is heard and repeated 5 times, starting loud and gradually fading. During this time the blue lantern also flashes on and off. There is also a on/off button located on the back of the TARDIS USB hub to turn the sound effects off if required.

On the front of the TARDIS USB hub is a demo button, concealed behind the white police notice on the front door. Pressing the demo button will instigate the sound effects and flashing lantern.

The TARDIS USB hub can be powered by an external power adaptor but this is not supplied in the Australian version. Instead, power is source from the computer via the USB cable.

The TARDIS USB hub is of the faster USB2 variety and is compatible with both PC and MAC computers.

Retailing from $42 to $69, The TARDIS USB hub is a fun device with practical applications. All in all a great addition to the computer setup of every Doctor Who fan.

 

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12" Remote Control Dalek

Movie Dalek

 

The 12" remote control dalek from Product Enterprises is one of several remote controls dalek's available in this size.

This particular dalek is a scale model from the 1966 film "Invasion Earth - 2150 A.D."

Supplied in a box are the dalek itself, along with the RC handset and all required batteries.

The 12" remote control dalek comes in 4 colours being silver & blue, red & gold, black & gold, gold & blue. The RC handset, which is gray in colour, is in the shape of a dalek spaceship, as featured in the movie.

Operation of the remote control dalek is via the RC handset which has a range of approximately 10m. The silver dalek and the gold dalek operate on a frequency of 27MHz, while the red dalek and the black dalek operate at 40Mhz. Provided you choose two dalek's that operate on different frequencies, you will be able to use them both in the same room.

The remote control dalek is controlled by two buttons each with up and down movement. Each button controls one of the dalek's wheels so pressing both buttons up causes the dalek to move forward, both down and the dalek will reverse. Press one button or both buttons in opposite direction will cause the dalek to turn.

As the dalek moves the head automatically rotates from side to side and the iris scans up and down. The dalek arm and gun can also be moved and posed in various positions.

The remote control dalek includes actual speech from the movie. This speech phrases are instigated at random as the Dalek moves during which time the lights also illuminate and flash. The speech is loud, includes various phrases and is very authentic.

This is a great remote control dalek and will be enjoyed by both collectors and as a children's toy.

It can be found at a couple of stores in Australia and retails between $136 and $160.

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Dalek USB Webcam

Dalek Webcam

The Dalek USB webcam is made by Wesco and is a scale model of a Dr Who dalek. The device is 7cm deep and 9cm high with the removable monitor clip.

Upon connecting the dalek webcam to your computer, the dalek ears illuminate in white and the dalek iris illuminates in blue. These lights stay on while power continues to be detected.

The Dalek USB webcam comes with 1.4m cables which splits into a USB connector and a microphone lead.

The Dalek USB webcam has both a lens and a built in microphone. The lens is located behind a protective panel on the front of the dalek. Once opened, the lens is revealed and focus can be adjusted by rotating the wheel around the lens. The microphone is located above the lens directly between the gun and arm of the dalek.

The dalek USB webcam is supplied with a CD containing drivers and video software and is compatible with PC only.

The dalek USB webcam retails from $50 to $70.

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TARDIS USB Hub, Remote Control Dalek, Dalek Webcam

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