Startup Review: JustStolen, SHIPtool, Jygy, Descubrerural, GraphicLeftovers

Below are five of the newest startups according to Killer Startups for the period ending April 28, 2008. Check out previous Killer Startups posts.

JustStolen - Fight Crime, Register Your Property

Thievery is a global problem. You buy expensive electronics, jewelry, etc, and chances are they'll be stolen. JustStolen aims to help you get your stolen items back. The site, which was created by police officers, offers user an easy way to register goods in order to facilitate their recovery in case they become lost or stolen. Once police recover items, they can consult JustStolen to find the appropriate owners.

SHIPtool - Compare FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS

Moving cross-country, shipping goods for your small business, or even sending Christmas gifts can become quite a headache if you want to make sure you pick the fastest and most cost-efficient method. SHIPtool.com is a new site that will help you to quickly and easily find the best carrier for your needs. From the site's front page, enter basic information like the ship-from and ship-to cities and zip codes, and number/size/weight of your packages.

Jygy - Mobile Social Networking

Cross your favorite social networking page with a mobile phone and you get Jygy. On the one hand, Jygy offers you mobile access to all the major social networking sites, so you can constantly check in on your profile page and update information. On the other hand, Jygy provides services on its own home site. You can network via text message, poll your friends, start a mobile chatroom, or, if you are technologically inclined, create a "groove"- your own mobile service (like a "joke of the day" or television forum).

Descubrerural - Activity Travel Directory

If you are planning on traveling to Spain you must visit Descubrerural. Descubrerural is a site that is dedicated to helping tourists find great accommodations in their price range. When you visit the site you automatically see a search engine where you can choose filters such as location, type of accommodation, and price. You can also browse by tags such as: biodiversity, natural park, families, routes, etc…. When you find an accommodation or activity that interests you, you can click on it to find out more details, a map of the location and the locations rating out of five stars.

GraphicLeftovers - Cash in on Rejected Art

GraphicLeftovers is essentially an online scrap yard for pieces of rejected design. Designers, illustrators and others of their ilk, can use the site to sell off their unwanted or merely unused works to willing bidders for the best price. Buying necessitates that you purchase credits, the lowest denominator being 10 credits for $13, with 26 credits going for $33, at the moment.