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  1. Embassy Pen (Ti) by VermifugeRT · · Score: 1 · on Ask Slashdot: The Search For the Ultimate Engineer's Pen

    My go to pen is the CountyComm Embassy Pen Loaded with a Fine Point black Ink Fisher Space Pen Refill. I have had mine nearly two years now and it's easily the best pen I have owned. I'm hardly an expert on the subject but it really fits my needs.

    The most common complaint is the cap does not seat to the back of the pen. This is an issue for some and to others a trivial problem. If you buy the propaganda, holding onto the cap will remind you to get your pen back when you lend it out.

  2. Re:CDO Key Habits by atamido · · Score: 2, Informative · on How Do You Handle Your Keys?

    You might also look at using a cable key ring.
    http://lifehacker.com/5302086/use-a-cable-key-ring-for-easy-key-management

    And a quick disconnect keychain
    http://www.google.com/search?q=Quick+Disconnect+Keychain

    And an S Biner clip
    http://www.countycomm.com/sbiner.htm

  3. Maxpedition products are the answer by gambolputty3 · · Score: 1 · on How Do You Handle Your Keys?

    My keys are stored and grouped on individual key rings. All four key rings are joined with two key rings made from aviation cable available from here: http://countycomm.com/ring.htm I wear a Maxpedition Keyper key retention loop on my belt that the key rings attach to. The Keyper is available here: http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/KEYPER-34p203.htm Other non-key objects that are part of my everyday carry include a Gerber flashlight, a fingernail clipper, and store loyalty cards. I don't think it's a good idea for one to only use one's pockets for storing any physical object that you need with you on a daily basis. This includes your keys, wallet, cell phone, change, etc. I highly recommend the use of a belt bag that can keep your wallet, cell phone, change, and other objects from getting lost. What I use for this is the Maxpedition M-1 Waistpack available here: http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/M-1-WAISTPACK-6p128.htm Avoid small non-locking carabiners like the plague! I nearly lost one of my key rings at a store once. I was lucky in that some unknown stranger turned in the key ring to the store. When I'm in casual clothing, I put my key rings on a large metal locking carabiner that I have attached directly to my belt. How you organize your keys is entirely up to you. Whatever you do, just make sure from now on in that nothing gets lost.

  4. Re:cheaper, better hand-cranked radios by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Emergency Gadgets Reviewed
    Also look at http://www.countycomm.com/gp4light.htm.

    It ain't hand powered but its small (fit in a shirt pocket), cheap, has 4 bands (two of them short wave!) and a built in LED light. Don't leave home without one!

    NB. This site has lots of other goodies as well.

  5. Hard-anodised aluminum by cerenyx · · Score: 1 · on Rumors of iPod mini, 100 Million Songs, Xserve G5 All True

    They should offer a hard-anodised aluminium chassis version of the iPod, for those of us out there that like our gadgets scratch-resistant and tough. In fact, go the whole way and make an iPod body out of a solid billet of aluminium, just like some of the more military-grade torchlights out there.

  6. Some more ideas by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative · on Christmas Gifts for Geeks

    A LED flashlight that will knock their Christmas stockings off. MAME fans will want an arcade joystick. Or if they prefer their classic gaming fun on the go, a portable SNES/NES/2600. Some others have mentioned Leatherman tools. From Thinkgeek, an LED binary clock. How about an Archos media player? Probably not geeky, but something weird like this a magic tree. Or lastly, and perhaps not least, a very affordable Shortwave radio for $10.