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May 3, 2007 12:15 PM PDT

When you refuse to get 'The Clapper'

by Mike Yamamoto
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Here at Crave, we're unfailingly dedicated to conserving energy--especially our own. So to do our part in the fight against NBM (Needless Bodily Movement), we're always on the lookout for gadgets like the "Remote-Controlled Switch Socket."

This handy little thing facilitates our slothful ways with a remote that acts as a wireless toggle switch for whatever is plugged into its special socket on the wall within 100 feet, according to Uber-Review. Yes, "The Clapper" will do the same thing, but please--allow us some shred of what little dignity we have left.

Our only concern is losing it among the 15 or 20 other remotes in our house. Hey, now there's an idea: How about a remote to find your remote?

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Remote locator
by johnwtucson May 3, 2007 1:35 PM PDT
So I've done what you wanted. I've invented a GPS Remote Locator. All you gotta do is put RFID tags on all your remotes.
If I could figure out how to send you a picture of it, I would.

Thanks
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Need a Clapper-type fixture
by Andrewlevy May 18, 2007 6:03 AM PDT
Anybody know of a Clapper-like fixture that screws into a light socket rather than plugging into the wall? I have 2 lights on same circuit but want them to function independently.
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