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A gadget or gazza is a device that has a useful specific practical purpose and function. Gadgets tend to be more unusual or cleverly designed than normal technology. In some circles the distinction between a gadget and a gizmo is that a gizmo has moving parts, whereas a gadget need not have them. For example, a nifty digital watch would be a gadget, while an analog watch would be a gizmo.
In contrast, a device of clever design that has no practical purpose is called a novelty item.
The etymology of the word gadget is disputed. Some sources say it was "invented" when Gaget, Gauthier & Cie, the company behind the casting of the Statue of Liberty, made a small-scale version of the monument and named it after their firm. Other sources cite a derivation from sailors' terminology; the French gâchette which has been applied to various pieces of a firing mechanism; the French gagée, a small tool or accessory; the French engager, to engage one thing with another; or even a diminutive of the Scottish engineering jargon gadge, a form of measuring device. The spring-clip used to hold the base of a vessel during glass-making is also known as a gadget.
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BHIP Ltd - Offers various gadgets including knives, anenometers and heart rate monitors.
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BoysStuff.co.uk - The one stop shop for big boys' toys.
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Casino Shop - Sells products for creating a home casino such as roulette wheels, layouts, playing cards, dice and chips.
Complete Gadget Shop - Toys, gifts, gizmos, desk toys and gadgets.
Meta Description: [ Store main menu ]
Dr Gadget Ltd - Includes drinking, gambling and executive games and gadgets
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Drool Online - A selection of extreme sports goods, presents and futuristic products.
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EFX - Range of household, lifestyle and office gadgets.
Firebox.com - The place to get the latest gadgets boys' toys.
Meta Description: [ gadgets, games and unusual gift ideas, Christmas & Valentine's gifts and the latest cool new toys from Firebox.com ]
Gadget Guy - Procucts include stunt kites, bb guns, and room bugs.
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Gadget Pages - Offer a selection of gadgets, gifts and 'boys toys'. Catalogue and contact details.
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GadgetHub - Online gadgets, electronics and games such as table football and pool
Gadgets and Gizmos - Games, boys toys and bar supplies.
Gadgets UK Internet Ltd - Gadgets, games and gifts.
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Gadgets.co.uk - Sells gadgets, boys' toys, innovations, high tech and novelty items.
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Gadgitz - High tech gadgets including home automation, home security, video and remote control senders and covert spy equipment.
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Gizmo and Widget - Includes weird, retro, scientific, and classic gadgets and gizmos.
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Innovations - Online edition of the popular mail-order catalogue.
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iwantoneofthose.com - Gadgets and gizmos, big boys toys, novelty gifts, games and travel accessories.
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K2 Navigation - Supplies GPS satellite navigation equipment. Telephone ordering only.
Meta Description: [ K2 Navigation - selling GPS systems and digital mapping software ]
magicgadget.co.uk - Sells knives, air guns, electrical products, travel accessories and office gadgets
Mayhem - Sells boys toys including multi-tools, spy gadgets and joke products.
Otherland Toys Ltd. - Offer a range of remote control toys. Catalogue and contact details.
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Paramount Zone - Gadgets, big boys toys, men's gifts, portable mp3 players and executive gifts.
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Pinstripestuff - Sells gifts, gadgets and games.
Seemans - Innovative items for the home and garden.
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The Gadget Shop - Over sixty categories of gadgets for boys and girls
Meta Description: [ Amazing gifts and amazing prices! ]
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Tiggy Pig - Offers high tech toys, adventures and lifestyle gifts
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Urban Junkie - Selection of gadgets and lifestyle products
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