Dick's Gadget Warehouse & How To Submit Your Video & Get An Autographed MAD Magazine!

Our email this week is from a loyal fan and frequent contributor, Jeff Slomovitz. This video fits in perfectly with Chad's April theme: Old Tech Meets New Tech.  Here's Jeff's email:

Hi Sir,

It’s been a while, here a crappy corner video of a nostalgic device I recently converted to a modern smart device. Enjoy

Jeff Slomovitz

https://youtu.be/vKEeSECDnxA

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1777  

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We’d love to include your video in an upcoming Giz Wiz Show! Here's what we're looking for! Your home shot video – 2 to 3 minutes long, in any of the following categories:
I bought a piece of crap: Did you buy something you ended up hating? We won't get you a refund, but we might be able to give a platform to vent your disappointment. Remember, "family friendly" language applies.
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I invented this! Did you invent something? (Or did a friend or relative invent something.) We can't market it for you, but we can help get the word out. Show us what it is, and how it works. Even if it's a prototype, you can get our (and the audience) reactions. No professional ads please.
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My Gadget Warehouse: Okay, so you don't have a warehouse. It doesn't matter. Just tell us about your favorite old gadget(s). When and where you bought it, and why you're still hanging on to it.
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My Favorite Gadget (favorite old, or favorite new): Show us what it is, tell us what it does and why you love, or loved it! It can be a new gadget you just bought too.
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Post them on YouTube and send us the link! We'll do the rest. (Or possibly nothing, but that's unlikely.) Remember, videos should be just 2 to 3 minutes long! Low production value is fine, but we should be able to hear you and see you! If we select and show your video on The Giz Wiz you’ll earn a tiny amount of fame (hopefully). And if you live in the US, you'll also get an autographed 38+ year old Alfred E. Neuman picture and a MAD surprise (most likely the current issue of MAD.) But no matter where you live outside of US, I can autograph an Alfred E. Neuman photo to you, scan it & email you a high res copy if we show your video. Just print it out, frame it, or just hang it up and no one will know it's a copy. We've tested it out and fans say they look terrific! If you submitting warehouse videos for a second, third time, etc., you'll get the current issue of MAD as a thank you.

All show submissions go to mail@gizwiz.tv
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Letter of the week:

Hi dick and chad. Last week Chad showed the speak and spell. I had a Math and speak as a kid. It was also made by Texas Instruments

https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Instruments-Speak-Learning-System/dp/B001LF27MC/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=math+and+speak&qid=1587346095&sr=8-7

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Giz Wiz Show #1776 April 23, 2020 Independent Show #257

 Wow, episode 1776, a very spirited show!

This is show our 5th year of Independent Production! (First Giz Wiz show was February 20th, 2006.) Thanks to our wonderful Patreon supporters we're now going into year 15. If it wasn't for our supporters the Giz Wiz Show would be gone. If you'd like to support OMGchad & DickDe in our independent venture (we pay for everything ourselves, including travel) just click the Patreon link at the top of our show web page: http://www.gizwiz.tv/. 

Not a techie person?  Here's a simple way to turn up to 5 gadgets on and off with a small remote control.

BN-LINK Wireless Remote Control Kit. Kit includes 5 Outlets + 2 Remotes. It's an easy and fast way to go "Smart". Simply plug and play. No need for WIFI connection, smartphone, or smarthome device. Great for lamps, lights, audio sound systems, holiday decorations, and charging devices. NOTE: Be aware the company mentions these devices are rated for a maximum of 1250 watts. Most electric heaters I've owned are 750 watts on low, but 1500 watts on high , so I wouldn't use these for electric heaters unless you make sure they are on low! Each kit contains everything you'll need to set-up your home, room, or office, including: 2 Remote Control Transmitters, 5 Programmable Outlet Receivers, Ratings 125V, 60Mz, 10A, 1250W, 2 x 12V A23 Batteries & Instructions.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/v154VQj3Iro   

5 outlet Kit: https://amzn.to/34Vy7jI  5 outlets, two remote controls. Under $30.00

3 outlet kit: https://amzn.to/3awkHfl   3 outlets, one remote control. Under $20.00 - 

As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

Etekcity 5 outlet kit: Similiar, but larger remote outlets, and slightly larger remotes. Also their description says 1200 watts, compared to 1250 watts for the BN-Link System above.

5 outlet Kit: https://amzn.to/2yGMdJW

3 Outlet Kit: https://amzn.to/3byQz4i - 

As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1776

These Are Flags You Don't Wave.

Microphone Flags can be added to many handheld mics to make them looks more professional. I bought these two on Amazon: AnFun Portable Square Cube Shaped Interview Mic Microphone Flag. ABS Material, Black and White. Note: Microphone is not included. Suitable for Professional interview microphone. Square shaped design, large place to show logo, can be engraved or pasted by multicolor printing sticker. One Black and One White.

Two were under $9.00 as of 4/23/20, but price can change at any time.

https://amzn.to/3eInRjf - As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/KiH8ONJKHlc

I also bought this Triangular microphone flag: Material: ABS and Sponge. Triangular Cube Shaped Design,Larger Area than the square ones above to show logo, names, etc. Can be Engraved or Pasted by Multicolor Printing Sticker. Look Very Professional. It was under $10 on 4/23/20, but that price could change at any time.

Triangle flag: https://amzn.to/2VuPwwG As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1776  

A Chad Extra!

Chad finds some neat disco/stage lights! This mini stage lighting is designed for indoor use, brilliant colorful light beams, it will make your room magical and wonderful. Suitable for home party, disco, dance hall, KTV, bar, stage, hotel, night club, feast, playground, etc. Features of the: Professional 9/14 Channels DMX-512 LED stage light. Individual control of red, green, blue and white LEDs and mixing. Strobe effects, adjustable flash rate and beaming angle. LED display for easier operation. Low power consumption. 4 control mode: DMX512, master slave, sound active and automatic. Package List: 1 * Stage Light 1 * Bracket 2* Screws 1 * Adapter.

And Chad's take? Chad loves these. He bought 3 of them. Each one of was just $45. Even though one of them is acts a little wonky, Chad says at that price he doesn't expect to return it. Although you can use these alone, you'll see in the video Chad a DMX mixer and program so he do advanced programs with them.

https://www.tomtop.com/p-l0761us.html (If you check these out, make sure United States is selected.)

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1776

Chad's Crappy Corner & his fourth gadget for his April Theme.

Chad's 'Cheap Gadgets Theme For April' picked by our loyal Patreons is “Fresh Takes On Older Gadgets”. Chad's 4th gadget for April is two new gadgets that work with the World Famous Hot Wheels.

The first one is a way to use your GoPro video camera to video record what your Hot Wheels car sees as it zooms around your track. It's has the long name of: Hot Wheels 2019 HW Zoom in, Red, EXPERIMOTORS DIE-CAST Vehicle 103/250-4/10. It works with your GoPro. It's on line for under $6, but Chad found it at a close-out at Target for a buck! Recommended for ages 3+. Under $6 online. And of course you need to own a GoPro and have a Hot Wheels set-up with tracks.

https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Wheels-EXPERIMOTORS-DIE-CAST-Vehicle/dp/B07TYVMV59/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Hot+Wheels+Go+Pro&qid=1587682353&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-2  

Chad's 2^nd Hot Wheels Gadget is the Hot Wheels Race Portal. You need to buy a special Hot Wheels ID Cars to use this new gadget. Here's info from the company. You scan your cars and race them in the free Hot Wheels id digital App. Connect to track to measure car performance including speed, laps, lap times and more. Play mini-games that launch vehicles from the physical track into digital challenges. Build your car collection with every Hot Wheels id car you scan into your digital garage. Earn digital rewards with physical and digital track play to unlock additional content and vehicle performance. In the Box is the Hot Wheels id Race Portal, Portal dock, two track connectors, USB charging cable, smart device stand, and two exclusive Hot Wheels id cars: Twin Mill and GT Hunter. About $31 as of 4/24/20

https://www.target.com/p/hot-wheels-id-race-portal/-/A-76466007  

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1776