
For the hearing and vision impaired, the world can be very limiting. Silent Call tries to provide a level of freedom for these people. The Silent Touch provides visual and vibration for certain events. Events such as doorbell, phone, smoke alarm, fire alarm, burglar alarm trigger the watch to activate within a 300 foot range.This watch works with the Sidekick II system from Silent Call. Silent Call has wake up alarms and mattress vibrators to alert the owner. The vibration changes with the type of alert. The Silent Touch watch sells for $150.00 and the charger for $117.65. A kit that includes the watch, charger, and bed vibrator costs $289.00.
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Solestrom is back at it again. To add to the UV detecting SmartSwim swimsuit, and the SmartSwim Solar Tote, here is a less nerdy version of their products.Instead of having a readout on your waist, the beads of this suit are photo-chromatic. Using this concept is less accurate but much more stylish. The degree of color reflects the UV level. For $98.99 you can own a practical smart suit. Solestrom keeps you safe and stylish.
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The Solestrom SmartSwim UV Meter Bikini is a great new swimsuit for ladies that includes a built in waterproof UV meter. The UV meter monitors the amount of sun rays you’re exposed to and lets you konw when you’ve had enough sun. This Bikini is a great implementation of a UV meter and shows how technology embedded into clothing can make our lives better. By monitoring your exposure to harmful UV rays this bikini is helping prevent damaging skin effects such as sunburn and ultimately skin cancer.
Solestrom SmartSwim UV Meter Bikini Specs:
Waterproof design
Professional UV meter with .01 steps
Bright Digital LCD easily Visible in Sunlight
Washable and safe for Chlorine
Unit will display intensity of 0 in shade or indoors
Quick and easy to use, touch the button on the belt to
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