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Guard Duck: most half-assed security system ever

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When it comes to home security, there are two schools of thought: you either go high tech to protect your home and spare no expense or you go seriously low-tech and hope it does the trick. If you fall into the latter mindset, meet your new security system: the motion sensing duck. Yeah, I said duck. It looks like you just have a "quirky" sense of outdoor decorating until someone gets too close, and then BAM! They get mildly annoyed by a loud quacking noise. Yes, that's your new security system. What do you expect for $11? It might be better used in your bedroom if you want to keep your thieving roommates away from your DVD collection than as a serious security device for your home, but it's your call.

Guard Duck, via Book of Joe

 
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ardna:
You know, they're selling this at Archie McPhee. Now what does that tell us?...More »


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By austinsaints at 3:55 PM ON 10/30/06

Very cool.

If you are looking for a low-cost, high-tech solution that is a little more secure than a robotic duck, check out http://ucontrol.com.

This system lets you control your existing home security system from a computer or cell phone. Also has redundant communicaiton channels to protect your home against phone line cuts.

By ardna at 10:08 PM ON 10/30/06

You know, they're selling this at Archie McPhee. Now what does that tell us?


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