So say you’ve got this fantastic trip to Japan planned, and you’re all packed – you’ve got your pocket translator and everything. But what about you apartment? Who’s going to make sure that all your goodies stay intact in your absence? You could leave a TV on for 2 weeks or maybe you could go out and buy some timers for all you appliances? Neither of those sounds like much fun for you or your wallet. So what do you do?
The FakeTV Burglar Deterrent Device (ThinkGeek, $39.99) is the solution to insuring your stuff stays your stuff while you’re out of town. This device simulates the light from a real TV, making it look like you’re home while you’re out of town, at work, etc. It also uses about fifty times less electricity than a real TV, so it saves your stuff without breaking the bank. The lights even change color to mimic the effect of a TV show going to commercials. You can choose from three different timer settings: on, dusk to dusk + 4 hours, dusk to dusk + 7 hours. And the pattern doesn’t repeat within the cycle, so the potential burglar will never be wise to this ingenious device.
How it works:
You plug this teeny 4.5″x4″x4″ contraption into the wall (120v AC adapter also included) where its lights can be seen from the street, perhaps behind some nice blinds or drapes. You select your desired settings, and then the multi-color LED lights simulate your 27″ HDTV to make it look like you’re at home watching your favorite shows. The best part? You get to go to Japan worry-free.
Sayonara.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-FakeTV makes your house look occupied by simulating the changing light from a TV screen
-FakeTV’s LEDs mimic regular TV scene changes, fades, swells, flicks, on-screen motion, and color changes to look just like they came from a real TV
-Computer controlled, super-bright multi-color LED light output equivalent to a typical 27″ HDTV LCD television
-FakeTV consumes fifty times less power than a real TV
-3 settings: ON, dusk to dusk + 4 hours, dusk to dusk +7 hours
-120V AC adapter included
-Dimensions: 4.5″ x 4″ x 4″
