Daily Giz Wiz 625: The Periscope
Episode 625 of the podcast
Subject: | Review of The Periscope |
Released: | Friday 1 August 2008 |
Length: | about 17 minutes |
Download file: | dgw0625.mp3 (7.6 MB) |
Listen to the episode
Detailed information
Link: Periscope Light
The Periscope Light from Dick's Gadget Warehouse was a leather bookcover. Built into the bookcover was a book light that extended out from the binder with an adjustable arm.The company is still going strong and modern versions, with LED lights, are widely available. There is a version for paperbacks, a version for hardcovers, and even one for portfolios, called the Lighted Portfolio.
A Letter Re-Read
Dick re-reads the letter from Michael Richardson (from Episode 620), about the WTHII game show that already existed, called the Liar's Club.
Strange Noises Abound
Leo's computer starts making strange noises, and Dick chips in with his WWF Microphone (Episode 390).
Giz Wiz Garbage
Check out Dick's new GizWizBiz gadgets, the Ice Cube, the Cliphanger and the LED folding pen, at GizWizGarbage.
(source: insidedgw.vox.com)