Dick's Gadget Warehouse & How to Submit Your Viewer Video.

Our viewer Gadget Warehouse video of the week: 

We don't know much about Beast Drew who submitted this week's Gadget Warehouse Viewer Video. It came with no cover email, just a link to his video. But from watching it I think we learned a few things. We suspect Beast Drew is very young and as you'll see in the video it's almost as if he sneaked into his grandparent's home, garage or basement to show off their 'old stuff'. Normally we wouldn't show a video that's this dark, but it was kind of unique to have someone roaming around a place we couldn't see, showing off things one at a time using only a flashlight. And some of the stuff Beast Drew showed us was very, very old. If you bought a computer many, many, many years ago, you would have to contend with all those 3.5” discs we get to see. You needed to load software individually for each component. There was a modem disc, a mouse disc, a keyboard disc, a video driver, disc, etc. We even see an old tower computer that probably needed those discs to be installed in order to run. Things sure are a lot easier these days!

Here's the link to Beast Drew's full video. We shortened it a bit for the show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu7M4pwwUuI&feature=youtu.be

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1559 

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We’re looking for more Viewer Videos! We’d love to include your video in an upcoming Giz Wiz Show, so 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.

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.

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.

My Favorite Gadget of All Time: 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. 

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 a tiny amount of fame (hopefully), an autographed MAD magazine and a 35-year-old Alfred E. Neuman picture. So that's one more (so-so) reason to send in your video! IMPORTANT: We'll just shower you with praise for your video if you live outside the US or Canada since we can't afford to send stuff outside of those two places. (Thanks for understanding.)

All show submissions go to mail@gizwiz.tv

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Letter of the week:

Dear Dick and Chad,

Let me start off by saying, I love the show. Great job since leaving TWIT.

Dick, a few weeks ago you demonstrated the Kangaroo PC.  I was so impressed that I had to buy one.  It works great.

However, since it's so portable, I didn't really want to lug a full sized keyboard and mouse along when I travel.

I found this outstanding accessory on Amazon. It's called the iPazzport mini keyboard and touchpad. It has a built-in backlight and a rechargeable battery.  It works great and sells for under 19 bucks with free shipping.

Thought you might like to try one out. Keep up the good work.

Dave Martel

Lynn, Massachusetts