Brendan Buchanan - Articles

Oregon Scientific Weather Stations - A Gift for All Seasons
Formed in 1989 in Portland Oregon, Oregon Scientific has sought to transform the way we forecast the weather from our homes. Todays Oregon Scientific home weather stations are electronic devices showing readings by a microprocessor. The readings will be displayed on the screen of the station or transmitted via radio waves to your computer. Everyone has an interest in the weather, just listen to people on the street; it's probably the most discussed general topic in the world. Wit... Read
By: Brendan Buchanan | 20/11/2009 | Weather

Pro Razor Scooter - Why it's The Choice of the Professionals
Invented by mechanical engineer Gino Tsai, president of JD Corporation in Taiwan, the foldable Razor scooter was five years in the developmental stage before being brought to production. Gino invented it because he couldn't get around his large bike factory very fast on his short legs. Gino joined forces with Californian Carlton Calvin who owned the toy company , Small Minds, to create Razor USA. Razor USA now not only distributes their ever expanding stable of scooter toys acro... Read
By: Brendan Buchanan | 17/11/2009 | Extreme Sports

QuickCam Webcam - Logitech is Keeping it's Eyes Open
In 1981 Logitech launched their revolutionary computer mouse enabling intuitional interaction with your PC. Since those early days, they have expanded their expertise in product design beyond the computer mouse, with a broad portfolio of interface devices and are probably now most well known for their Webcams. The latest range is the Logitech webcam QuickCam and there are three models of real note. The Logitech QuickCam webcam Pro 9000 works equally well on notebooks or desk top c... Read
By: Brendan Buchanan | 17/11/2009 | Video

Urban Legend - The Piaggio Scooter
It's not just a stylish, economical two-wheeled vehicle you get when you invest in a Piaggio scooter -there's the Italian flair and 60 years of history as well. Once aboard your trusty Piaggio scooter, you can nip around town, safe in the knowledge that it's come from a European industry leader in design and manufacture. Designed in the USA and Italy, the Piaggio company bring you the Piaggio Scooter. The first and most well known of the Piaggio Scooters, the Vespa changed how... Read
By: Brendan Buchanan | 14/11/2009 | Motorcycles

The Safest PWC Ever? - GTX SeaDoo iS 255
Probably the best known PWC or Jet Skis in the world, the GTX SeaDoo range, are made up in Canada by Bombadier. From the earliest models of 1994, huge leaps in design and technology have delivered us the up to date iS range. Designed and engineered to be the most stable and therefore safest Jet Ski ever is the GTX SeaDoo iS 255. Whereas all other PWC rely on friction to slow the vehicle once the throttle is released, is iS 255 boasts a worlds first actual brake system. The new GT... Read
By: Brendan Buchanan | 14/11/2009 | Extreme Sports

Ski Doo Snowmobile - If it's Good Enough for 007..
Remember the sensational action scene when 007 takes to the slopes in a MX-Z Rev Ski Doo snowmobile in 'Die Another Day'? A few copies of the flashy silver and red Ski Doo snowmobile were made for sale to the public and all the wannabe James Bonds out there. Ski Doo snowmobiles, regardless of the model, have powerful engines that enable the Ski Doo snowmobile to travel across differing snow levels. With strong skis fixed on the front axle enabling better steering capability of the ... Read
By: Brendan Buchanan | 13/11/2009 | Extreme Sports