Cool gadgets Archives

Super gadget Vuzix iWear

Vuzix iWear promises to be fantastic! This gadget allows you to watch whatever you like whenever you like giving you the best audiovisual experience.

Vuzix iWear

Vuzix iWear replicate the effect of watching a big screen from a safe viewing distance and it come with integrated (but removable) earphones.

Vuzix iWear models:

Vuzix Wrap 230

  • Vuzix Wrap 230
    Versatile viewer
    Perfect for hooking up to portable DVD players, gaming systems, iPods and iPhones, Wrap 230 contain a virtual (60Hz picture) display equivalent to a 46″ screen viewed from 10ft. Seeing is disbelieving. There’s also built-in focus for each eye; perfect for those of you that wear glasses. What’s more, these sleek babies feature on-screen video and audio controls. And don’t worry if you’re a Peter Jackson fan because a two AA batteries provides up to 6 hours of viewing juice, and two lithium batteries gives up to 16 hours.

Vuzix Wrap 280 Widescreen

  • Vuzix Wrap 280 Widescreen
    Widescreen wonders, regular shades!
    Despite looking like cool sports shades, Wrap 280s pack a serious technological punch. These discreet bad boys display both 2D and 3D video in 4:3 and 16:9 ratios via twin high-resolution 384 x 240 LCD widescreen displays. Slip them on and prepare to be gobsmacked as you gawp at a virtual display equivalent to a 51” screen viewed from 9ft. Compatible with almost any video-spewing device, including the iPhone, Wrap 280s will crank out up to 6 hours of video from a pair of AA alkaline batteries. What’s more, these smart cyber-shades feature on-screen video and audio controls.

Vuzix Wrap 920

  • Vuzix Wrap 920
    The big picture – without the big shades!
    If you’re looking for the ultimate big screen experience without looking like Geordi off Star Trek’s biggest fan, look no further than Wrap 920s. Fashioned to resemble regular sunglasses, these sleek shades are capable of replicating the effect of a huge 67″ screen viewed from approximately 9ft. Wow! Despite their lack of heft, these versatile specs are compatible with almost any video device, from iPods, iPhones and portable DVD players to camcorders and gaming systems. Believe us, once you’ve watched a movie in crystal clear high resolution 2D and 3D via twin widescreen displays, you’ll never want to take your 920s off – except perhaps to rub your eyes in total amazement.

iWear VR920

  • iWear VR920
    Virtual reality becomes, er, a reality
    Online gamers will love the VR920s as they have been designed to bring pixellated worlds to life like never before. As well as containing a virtual 62″ screen, these incredible plug and play specs allow you to enter virtual worlds and communicate with others as if you’re in the thick of the action. An integrated 3 Degree of Freedom (DOF) head-movement tracker and built-in microphone deliver the ultimate interactive online experience.

All the models are available on FireBox.com

Have fun with Ice Invaders

Ice Invaders were designed to have fun with.

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Now you can freeze those precious moments in time with this Ice Invaders ice cube mould – a close encounter of the frozen kind. Just pop into your beverage for a splash of nostalgia.

Ice Invaders features:

  • 100% pure silicone
  • oven-safe
  • dishwasher-safe
  • raygun-safe

Ice Invaders cost £5.99 and they are available at Totally-funky.co.uk.

Cool gadget the Fibre Optic Ice Lamp

The Fibre Optic Ice Lamp is a very cool gadget.

Fibre Optic Ice Lamp

This one has a Ice effect light up base. We sell loads of these for parties and social events as they can be moved anywhere and makes a stunning centerpiece.

As the lamp contains super bright LED’s you will never have to replace bulbs and are far, far safer than candles.

The Fibre Optic Ice Lamp will look fantastic in a glass vase with a feather boa or in your bedroom.

The Fibre Optic Ice Lamp cost €6.53 and you can find it at PrezziesPlus.co.uk.

Nokia N900 teaser

Nokia N900 has new promo video which is a teaser – it makes you want to view more.

You have the video below.

You can get more details about the new Nokia N900 from MaemoProject.com.

Nokia N900

Nokia N900 main features:

Processing power

At the heart of this mobile computer is its powerful 600 MHz processor and up to 1GB of application memory. The superscalar ARM processor delivers exceptional power and enables you to run all your applications quickly, smoothly, and simultaneously.

  • ARM Cortex – A8 superscalar microprocessor core running at 600 MHz
  • Up to 1 GB of application memory (256 MB RAM, 768 MB virtual memory)
  • Linux-based operating system
  • 3D graphics accelerator with OpenGL ES 2.0 support

Large internal storage

The built-in 32 GB storage is big enough to store up to 7,000 of your favourite songs or 40 hours of DVD-quality video. And with an external microSD card you can expand the storage to up to 48 GB.

Multitasking made easy

Tap the dashboard to follow everything at once. Keep track of missed calls or new emails, and switch instantly between open apps and ongoing conversations.

Personalise multiple desktops

Decide how you want your desktops to look. Add the calendar, map, and media player widgets, and choose your favourite application, contact, and website shortcuts.

High-quality digital camera

Capture vivid images and DVD-quality widescreen video with the integrated 5-megapixel camera. The Carl Zeiss optical lens brings added clarity, while the dual LED flash lets you take great pictures day or night.

  • 5-megapixel digital camera
  • Carl Zeiss optical lens
  • Dual LED flash
  • 800 × 480 resolution video recording

Fast wireless broadband

For the first time get high-speed broadband that’s as fast as an Internet connection at home. Enjoy rich interactive content across the web and view pages the way they should be seen with stunning full-screen browsing.

Integrated A-GPS

Find your position quickly and accurately with the built-in Assisted-GPS receiver. The Nokia N900 works seamlessly with Ovi Maps to give you the quickest available route as you make your way from A to B.

Pricing and availability info

Nokia N900 cost $649 and it is available for preorders at Nokia.com.

COOL-ER eBook Reader

Do you read books like a maniac? Then the COOL-ER eBook Reader is the gadget for you.

COOL-ER eBook Reader

Set to become the iPod of eReaders, this wafer thin gizmo will revolutionise the way you read and buy books.

Capable of storing between 500-800 novels, the 1GB COOL-ER (expandable via SD) uses E-ink technology to replicate the experience of reading a book. It has to be seen to be disbelieved; the glare-free 6” display looks just like paper. You’ll be tempted to lick your finger to turn the pages. It’s also unaffected by direct sunlight, so you can carry on reading wherever you may roam.

Simply download your books from any of the countless online sources floating around in cyberspace and drag them on to this USB friendly slice of genius. It’s easier than…erm, picking up a book. Better still, all COOL-ER owners receive a 25% lifetime discount at Coolerbooks.com, home to over 750,000 titles, 500,000 of which are completely free.

The COOL-ER’s internal battery charges in around three hours and lasts for 8000 page turns (the equivalent of reading War and Peace five times).The COOL-ER’s iPod-style scroll wheel acts as a menu selector and page turner. It also lets you select from six font sizes and toggle between landscape and portrait viewing.

This gadget also plays MP3s, so you can listen as you read.

COOL-ER eBook Reader features:

  • Size: 6″
  • Operating System: Linux
  • Storage: 1GB
  • Memory: 128MB
  • Processor: Samsung S3C2440 ARM 400MHz
  • Battery Life (single charge): 8000 page
  • Memory Expansion: SD Card (up to 4GB)
  • Supported Formats: PDF, EPUB, FB2, RTF, TXT, HTML, PRC, JPG, MP3
  • Page Orientation: Easy Switch Landscape/Portrait Options

Availability and pricing info

COOL-ER eBook Reader cost £189.95 and is available at FireBox.com.

The coolest photo frame I’ve seen 3-D Picture Frame

I like photo frames but I’m not crazy about them, until now I haven’t bought one, but I want the 3-D Picture Frame. This digital photo frame transfers your photos into the third-dimension.

3-D Picture Frame 

You take any standard photo in .jpeg format and, using the included PC software, define the areas that will pop-out. Print out the resulting image on your handy-dandy color inkjet and insert it into the frame under the special filter. And you will get the 3D image.

The technology used by 3-D Photo Frame is called lenticular and uses a series of micro vertical lenses overlaid on top of a photo to display a different image to each eye.

3-D Picture Frame Features:

  • Convert your existing 2-D photos into 3-D
  • No Glasses required for viewing
  • Lenticular 3-D technology uses a special filter under which your printed photo is placed
  • Use the included software to define 3-D areas of your photo
  • Adjust the visible depth of each Area
  • Supports text captions with depth control
  • Included frame dimensions are 4" x 6" inches
  • Photos can be displayed in either portrait or landscape mode

Availability and pricing info

The 3-D Picture Frame cost $24.99 and you can find it at ThinkGeek.com.

I-gotU review

What is i-gotU ?

I-gotU is a GPS Logger and Receiver 2-in-1 device including user-friendly Travel Blog Software. I-gotU records trip routes, Auto-adds photo GPS locations, creates an animated trip journal that brings back live trip memory by plotting the route and playing back the photos / YouTube videos with the exact location on 3D maps, making it more fun and easier to share trip or outdoor sport activities with friends through @trip travel-blog hosting site, Internet Explorer MHTML or Google KMZ file format or popular web album Picasa & Flickr.

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This gadget is compatible with all digital cameras & camera phones.

How I-gotU works

Using the I-gotu device is very simple: start the gadget and start moving. Once you connect the device to your computer and you will see the route you have taken and if you made pictures on your trip the images will be synchronized with I-gotU and you will see exatley where they were made.

I-gotU features

  • records time, location, altitude, heading and speed
  • track where you have been to, check-out training results
  • you will never forget where you took the pictures
  • you can easily locate yourself

I-gotU review

I-gotU is a very useful device for outdoor enthusiasts, sport and fitness fans, people who forget where they took pictures, travel bloggers and the ones who get lost often.

I have used the I-gotU to remember where I’ve made the pictures and I plan to use the device for my travel blog.

This gadget is very simple to use: just start it, go on your journey and download the data on your computer. You will get info about time, location, altitude, heading and speed and you can see exactly where an image was made.

Price and availability info

I-gotU  cost $79.90 and it is available at Amazon.com. For UK readers I have bad news on Amazon UK this product is currently unavailable.

My Images with I-gotU

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ASUS strikes again with a powerful netbook and an extended battery life! ASUS Eee PC 1101HA-MU1X-BK 11.6-Inch Black Netbook is now in stores.

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ASUS Eee PC 1101HA-MU1X-BK 11.6-Inch Black Netbook - 11 Hour Battery Life 

With a robust battery life of 11 hours, the 1101HA eliminates the need to worry about power while on the go. Built-in wireless technologies including Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth help you stay connected wherever you go.

The 92%-scaled ergonomic keyboard and Multi-Touch touchpad make it a breeze to type and navigate through content. A 160GB hard drive and 10GB of FREE online Eee Storage provide a wealth of storage and backup capacity.

Lastly, a 1.3MP Webcam and Digital Array Mic round out the list of the 1101HA’s impressive features. With its sleek curves and smooth lines, the Eee PC 1101HA offers superior style without sacrificing performance or mobility.

A durable sleeve case is included with the 1101HA, perfect for protecting your investment while on the go.

ASUS Eee PC 1101HA-MU1X-BK 11.6-Inch Black Netbook Key Features

  • Up to 11 Hours of Battery Life, Bluetooth, and Sleeve Case Included
  • Intel Menlow Z520 Processor 1.3Ghz
  • 1 Gb DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
  • 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM) and 10GB Free Eee Storage
  • Windows XP Home Operating System, 11.6-inch WXGA 1366 x 768 LED LCD Display

Having a notebook with 11 hours battery life is a dream for most of us. The ASUS Eee PC 1101HA-MU1X-BK 11.6-Inch has the power to satisfy every user.

This super netbook cost just $410.99. Also see ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1 Inch Netbook 10.5 Hour Battery Life.

I want a new watch and I thing I will get the Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Enabled Sport Watch.

Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Enabled Sport Watch

What is so special about it?

During a run, this slim, sleek watch accurately tracks distance, pace, calories, and displays it all on the easy-to-read screen. Tap or slide a finger around the innovative touch bezel to change information without fumbling for a button.

The optional foot pod can also be used to gather speed and distance information indoors. ANT+Sport wireless technology automatically transfers workout data to and from your computer when your device is within range.

No cables, no hookups, the data’s just there. Users can upload data to Garmin Connect, a web-based application that lets them analyze, share and store workouts. Zone training, heart rate zone training, supports 5 heart rate zones Compatible with GSC 10 speed/cadence bike sensor – monitor pedaling cadence and wheel speed.

Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Enabled Sport Watch features

  • time of day (12/24h),
  • dual time zone, (day/date),
  • daily alarm Training and
  • motivational features – Virtual Partner, courses, workouts, goals
  • GPS features – mark waypoints, back to start, save location
  • ANT+Sport wireless technology lets you automatically transfer information back and forth between the watch and the PC
  • Unit-to-unit – transfer workouts and locations to other Forerunner 405’s
  • Dimensions – 45.75mm x 70.5mm x 16.4mm Weight – 2.11 ounces (60 grams)

Price

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A cool gadget Camera and MP3 sunglasses

I have found a new cool hi tech gadget the Camera and MP3 sunglasses.

Camera and MP3 sunglasses

These sunglasses cleverly let you can take pictures of anything you see without having to carry around a separate camera. Perfect for taking pictures during activities where you need to use both hands, such as skiing, mountain biking or other extreme sports and ideal for indulging those James Bond spy camera fantasies!

They also allow the wearer to listen to music as they’ve got the additional bonus of featuring a built in mp3 player. Discreet headphones are attached that can be hooked out of the way when not in use.

A small remote control unit that can be attached to ski poles, bicycle handlebars or kept discreetly in a pocket is used to take snaps. And a USB 2.0 interface via a standard Mini USB cable is used for uploading music and downloading pictures as well as re-charging the internal battery.

Camera and MP3 sunglasses Features:

  • 1GB of storage
  • 1.3 megapixel camera
  • Built in earphones
  • Remote control
  • Li-ion rechargeable battery (3.7V, 240mAh)
  • USB 2.0 connection for transferring files and charging internal battery
  • Includes: remote w/ strap, USB cable, storage case, cleaning cloth, extra clear lenses

Pricing and availability

The Camera and MP3 sunglasses can be found on Redsave.com website. See price.