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Polimaster Wrist Gamma Indicator
Ubergizmo —
... Don't want to turn into the Incredible Hulk? Well, perhaps Bruce Banner should have picked up the Polimaster Wrist Gamma Indicator if he knew what's good for him. This ...
Polimaster Gamma Radiation Indicator Watch
OhGizmo! —
... this watch for frequent fliers, since you get significantly more radiation exposure at altitude. For what it’s worth, you get significantly less than you would from an x-ray at the doctor’s, so if you’re trying to develop powers of your own, I’d recommend breaking into the nearest hospital as opposed to taking lots of plane flights. It would be cheaper, too, and you’ll need the extra cash, since the Polimaster PM1208 will cost you $370.
[ Polimaster PM1208 ] VIA [ Uncrate ]
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Polimaster Wrist Gamma Indicator watch
Coolest Gadgets —
... be sure that the resident nerd will appreciate this gift since it not only boasts Swiss-made quartz clock movement (that’s secondary), it features the ability to monitor radiation levels of both the wearer and surrounding environment. Who knows, you could be living with an alien masquerading as your wife all this while without you realizing it. Would you fork out $370 for such a watch? I suppose if you’re living near a nuclear plant this would come in handy…
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Polimaster Gamma Radiation Indicator Watch Smells Vaguely of Snake Oil
The UberReview —
... pick one up. In reality, the only people that are likely to fly enough to absorb problem levels of gamma radiation are airline staff and pilots; who have no real way of escaping it as an occupational hazard unless they quit their jobs.
In the event of a nuclear apocalypse, there might be a use for a gamma ray detecting watch, but barring that, I don’t see much use. If you are wearing one of these then it probably goes well with your tin foil hat.
Price: $370 [Polimaster via Oh Gizmo!, Uncrate]
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