Sexy Gadgets, Cool Gadgets and Concept Gadgets

UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) is becoming one of the greatest technology trends since last year.There are already quite a number of UMPCs being developed based on Menlow platform( This platform developed by Intel is famous for its small form factor and low power dissipation). Viliv S5 Premium is taking advantage of this technology to push limits of mobile computing to the maximum.

The result is a full function ultra mobile companion with outstanding features. Atom-based device packs a 60GB hard drive, 512MB DDR2 memory, 4.8-inch Haptic Touchscreen (1024 x 600), WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS into a truly pocket size unit that weighs less than a pound. Running at 1.86GHz, the processing power is more than sufficient for typical Ultra Mobile applications.Battery life is very good and according to Viliv, unit’s manufacturer, it should provide a 6-hour video playback on a single charge. As for operating system, Viliv UMPC is compatible with OS such as Windows XP, Linux and even Windows Vista. Priced at just $599 it is something worth considering when it comes to ultimate mobile computing.

Pink gadgets are driving me crazy. I don’t know about you, but as far as I’m concerned, they’re something like the most ironic manifest aimed at women and establish the weirdest connection between pink and the fair sex.

And when I read an article about a wacky gadget, the “pinkiest” I’ve ever seen in my whole life, called the “Keyboard for Blondes”, it really made me scream at the top of my lungs. If you ask me, this is nothing but a joke made manifest in pink plastic. The name isn’t cynical slur on the fairer haired members of the community, at least this is what the guys who came up with this idea say.

I wouldn’t buy such a thing, not in a million years! The all-pink computer keyboard swaps out standard keys with funnier, dumber key names. Several of the keycaps have jokes silkscreened on top – the Enter key, for example, is “Yes! I want it!”, the Backspace is “Oops!”, while the Tab is an “Useless key”. Not to mention the Caps Lock which says “WARNING! Size XXL letters”.

Though this fully functional keyboard might seem a great gift in order to make fun of your blonde friends, regular computer users may find it a bit challenging. Not to mention the fact that the Keyboard for Blondes might help poor typists improve their skills, since the keys are a distracting pink and no longer have the standard labels.

But wait to hear this: the keyboard comes with proprietary software that adds functionality, fun and trendy new features to traditional keys. It talks, it takes text messaging to a totally new level and it allows you to access cool, constantly changing sites with a push of a button. The interactivity is made possible by downloadable proprietary software that was specifically created for this product.
Here’s a quote from the site: “something about it will remind you of the Reese Witherspoon’s character”. This is one relevant argument, isn’t it?

According to the manufacturer, European Trends, the keyboard has already been released in the UK to some success, and at $49.95, probably only a true blonde would purchase this pink computer keyboard which is compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux.

The HP LP2275w, priced at $349, is extremely good at more things than in one. The features that make it stand out are deep, rich color reproduction, presence of a flexible stand that brags of pivot capabilities, and excellent viewing angles. This display acts as an excellent business display. The HP LP2275w boasts of being a versatile 22-inch LCD that is extremely well capable of delivering very good grayscale and small-text performance. It also features a built-in USB hub. If you are a gamer, then it is very likely that you will be disappointed with the slow pixel response of this LCD.

Its S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) panel is surrounded by a super thin, 0.5 inches thick bezel. The screen offers a maximum native resolution of 1,680 by 1,050 pixels. The screen is protected by an anti-reflective matte coating that also helps in reducing glare. The screen boasts of a stand with a rectangular base accompanied by a tray to keep your keyboard. It also boasts of a telescoping arm that helps its tilting, swiveling, and height adjustability. The pivoting ability of the stand enables you to rotate the panel by as much as 90 degrees so that you can view your images in portrait mode.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the display houses a DVI, VGA, and DisplayPort inputs. It also houses three USB ports enabling you to connect peripherals like keyboards, mice, and USB drives to the display. The screen’s lower bezel houses a power switch and four clearly marked function buttons that enable you to use the on-screen display (OSD) system of the device. With the help of this OSD, you can do adjustments related to color temperature, clock, brightness, phase, and contrast levels. In the standby mode, the display consumes mere 3 watts of power. This display is Energy Star qualified and boasts of having an EPEAT Silver ranking.

With the help of the HP’s Display Assistant software, you can perform a variety of image settings on the LP2275w through your keyboard and mouse. The performance of the display is extremely good and it displays both primary and secondary colors very well. The text displayed by the monitor is extremely sharp and the colors are vivid and bright. Overall, the HP LP2275w is an excellent display for users who need accurate grayscale and color reproduction.

I can not really complain about being under pressure and stressed while writing about the latest cool gadgets( It actually lowers my stress level  caused by other daily things in a life). If  you , on the other hand, feel overwhelmed by job in the office and desperately need stress relief  moment during the day then this USB gadget is here to help.

USB Stress Panic Button will relieve your stress with one press of big red button. At least that is idea unless you feel pressured to press it. Anyway, you got the point.

There are 3 different screen effects which are Excel worksheet, Simulate Bomb Explosion and Boss Punch out.
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There’s nothing like settling into bed with a good book — until you get reminded by a sleepy spouse that he/she can not sleep with lights on in the room. At that point you could either ignore her/him( not smart thing to do) or continue reading your favorite novel with flashlight under blanket–if you are 7 years old kid. New LightWedge Night Vision Reading Light will give you chance to read your book whenever you want and save marriage at the same time.

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The Epson WorkForce 40 color inkjet printer is aimed at small-office users. It is particularly good with respect to two main things. First, its purchase price is very low. Second, the Epson WorkForce 40 color inkjet printer achieves excellent printing. However, Epson charges way too much for its ink. The WorkForce 40 is vailable at a price of $130. As far as printing speeds are concerned, it offers excellent printing speeds. The printer boasts of generating around 19 pages per minute for text and around 6 pages per minute for color graphics. These values are far more than the average values offered by even the best printers in this segment. The printer however slows down if you use Epson’s own photo paper for printing purposes. You will find the print quality not up to the mark but is good enough for any kind of internal office use. The printed text is pretty clean but the photos are a bit grainy, but good enough to be put in office brochures and leaflets.

The WorkForce 40 is pretty sound and versatile on the connectivity front. It offers you USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi connectivity and support. As far as paper capacity is concerned, it is on the lower side. As the features, it carries a rear, vertical input tray that has the maximum paper holding capacity of 100 sheets of letter-size paper. The control panel on the printer houses five buttons, each of them provided with an LED and icon labels. The LEDs on these buttons flash at different speeds to apprise you about different states of the printer. The printer is shipped with a Quick Guide that tells you how to open the cartridge cover and replace them.

The WorkForce 40 offers extremely high ink costs. Its standard-size black cartridge lasts for around 230 pages at an average of 7.4 cents per page. The color cartridges (cyan, magenta, and yellow) last for 310 pages and give an average of 4 cents per page. If you want extreme print speeds from your printer and want to use it for your small-office printing needs, then Epson WorkForce 40 printer can prove to be a good choice for you.

With this device you can have vital information on your health status at the tip of your fingers. It looks and works in same way as little clips they put on you in the hospital that tells the doctors more about your health condition. Oxihealth Finger Oximeter reads your pulse rate as well as your arterial hemoglobin’s oxyhemoglobin( medical jargon for how much oxygen your blood is carrying to all your muscles, vital organs and the brain).
There are two sensors that measure the absorption of a red LED light and infrared. The absorption of these wavelengths is different between oxyhemoglobin and the deoxygenated form. Oximeter gives you this vital information in just seconds. Price for this smart gadget is only $15 although you can not really put price tag on your health and well being. Consider this as a small investment that could help your visit your doctor before you have serious problems.
*Do not use the this device as a replacement for regular doctor visits or as a replacement for advice from your doctor.

A lot of travel speakers or portable docks are being launched in the market these days. The PYT from audio equipment specialists Voix is one of such products. This speaker system is not quite brilliant on the design front, but its square design permits you to rotate it by almost 90 degrees in order to watch video in widescreen mode on your compatible player. The Voix PYT has been specifically designed for the iPhone, the iPod touch, and Nano G3. This statement is verified by the fact that only these models fit properly in the front compartment of the PYC through the supplied adaptor. You can use it with other devices like the newest generation iPod Video/Classic or the Mini. But you will find that you need to do a lot of fiddling with the base connector to connect your device and the base connector might get damaged in this case if you use too much force on it. So, purchase Voix PYT only if you own any of the iPhone, the iPod touch, and Nano G3.

The square design features four speakers that offer a total power of 7.5 Watts. The device houses controls for volume and power on/off on it top. You are supplied with a kickstand with the device that allows the device to be propped on the table. You can power the Voix PYT with DC power or 4 × AA batteries. The company also provides you with a 3.5mm adaptor cable in order to connect the speakers with other players through its auxiliary-in jack at its back.

The Voix PYT, being travel speakers, could have done a lot better had they been more ruggedised or at least solidly built with durable materials. These speakers are protected by just a thin leather-effect slip-on case. In case you use mains power on this set, your device will also get charged in the process. The sound quality from this speaker set is pretty reasonable but the bass is relatively low. The sound does not distort too much at its maximum volume and is loud enough to fill a room. A little bonus for you comes in the form of the ability to rotate the player by 90 degrees to enjoy widescreen video. The Voix PYT is available at a price of £39.99.

Power consumption of the latest devices is a fraction of what older type of technology used to consume but still we are not winning battle when it comes to battery life. For a moment, with introduction of lithium-ion technology it seemed that quest for  ultimate power source is  over. Unfortunately, that was short lived assumption. Researchers will be able to push lithium-ion batteries to certain level but eventually some other type of batteries will have to be developed.

In mean time there are some companies who think GREEN. Why not harvest power of nature and deliver it to hungry gadgets? That is exactly what Kinesis Industries were doing for some time. With their latest product, K3 Wind and Solar Charger your iPod/ Mp3 player could get another faceplate color-Green. Read the rest of this entry »

The GP08-NU10 is a Super Multi Drive from LG. The name Super Multi Drive suggests that this device is capable of performing a variety of super multiple things. This is directly reflected from this external drive’s multiple format capabilities. In simpler words, it merely means that it can read and write all types of standard CDs and DVDs. Talking it greater detail, this drive can read and write both -R and +R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, and DVD-RAM discs. The best part is that this drive is also compatible with both Mac and PC systems. Now is this not the ideal multi drive for you?

The drive stands at a little over 2 cm in height. Its slim, stylish, and sophisticated design, topped with glossy white with black trim finish aims to surely catch your eye. On the front of the drive, you will just find an activity light and an eject button. The drive is shipped with a USB lead that you can use to connect it to your computer. The drive uses your machine’s power supply to run. In case your PC can not draw enough power, you can use a second DC jack and connect it to draw additional power. This jack is again part of the drive’s shipment. This portable writer has been designed for work with a laptop. Its short, 50 cm USB cable, will prove to be a problem for you in case you connect it to your desktop.

The GP08-NU10 works at up to 8-speed with DVDs and up to 24-speed with CDs. The drive offers a sustained data transfer rate of 3.5MBps with a CD-ROM and 11MBps with a DVD-ROM. The device is shipped with software comprising goodies from Cyberlink and Nero. The included programs are PowerDVD and PowerProducer that helps in video capture, editing, and production. You also get Nero 7 Essentials for disc burning and back-up duties. Extra utilities like InCD and SecurDisc are also the part of this drive’s package. The LG GP08-NU10 Super Multi Drive is available at a price of £48.99.

Visually challenged people require braille books in order to read. However, not many books are available in braille due to cost and inefficiency. Translating a 500 page book into braille nearly doubles the thickness. EAP is a technology that can dynamically change the surface pattern by way of an electromagnetic signal – simulating braille text. Not exactly a new idea but a nice executive nonetheless.
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While talking about mobile gaming, the first to come into our mind is the Nintendo DS Lite or the Sony PSP. But these are dedicated hardcore portable gaming modules, which many of you might not prefer. There’s hardly any module for the mobile game users who are not into hardcore gaming and prefer something simple to be used over short periods. LG has actually taken care of this section and introduced its new Versa Gamepad Module.

You can plug in the snap-on versa game pad module with your LG Versa touch screen cell phone and take the full advantage of the device. Featured with 8 way directional pad and four gaming buttons of SNES style, so that it can be used pretty similar like the Nintendo DSi. The game pad can be slided back easily at the back of the body of your phone for the purpose of storage. The LG Versa Gamepad Module snaps at the back of the handset with no effort and can be stored when not in use. And when you want to use it, all you need to do is just remove the QWERTY module and slide the game pad out. So, whenever you feel like playing a game in between your busy schedule, simply slide out the game pad.

The upgradation will cost you around USD $29.99, which is just enough and in no way expensive. Although the game pad is not meant for hard core mobile gamers, but still you would get the full experience of a game pad. This is something that can actually give you a short time break as well as give the live experience of a hard core game pad. It is indeed a good news for the LG Versa touch screen phone owners that the LG Versa Gamepad Module is presently available in the market for purchase.

Truth be told if I saw this thing barreling thru a forest, I’d probably wet my pants but wait! The Harvester is Forests’ best friend. The Designers wanted to create a machine that could sustainably deal with the forest and its natural resources without damaging our very limited supply. It optimizes the entire process and analyzes the work flow so future improvements can be made to guarantee the proper usage and protection of our forest grounds. I adore the little wheel plates that spread its surface area while lifting a heavy tree. Read the rest of this entry »

The first thing you want to know in the morning, when you wake up, is the time, right? Ok, maybe you know it’s always 7:30, because your alarm clock is set for years to open your eyes at this early hour. Or at least it should be, when accidents don’t happen! But, besides the time, another thing you want to know before leaving for work might be the weather, because this gives you a clue about how to dress for the day.

The Oregon Scientific Alarm Clock with Weather Forecaster gives you all the information you need in a form factor that looks like a swanky instrument panel on your nightstand. Therefore, the device gives you not only atomic-linked time with a few milliseconds, but also the weather forecast for the day, showing you the current inside temperature.

Oregon Scientific BA200A Atomic Clock with Weather Forecaster features a sleek tabletop design and an always-on backlight function that will allow you to view the clear LCD display during lowlight conditions. The time automatically synchronizes with the US Atomic Clock and displays in large digits along with the month, date and weekday. The alarm includes a 5 minute snooze function.

You can know the weather in the next 12 to 24 hours with 5 different animated icons: Sunny, Partially Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy and Stormy. The barometric pressure reading offers a 12-hour historical bar chart display and pressure trend icons. As far as the indoor temperature, it can be displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

The BA200A includes 3 AAA batteries and a 4.5 volt power adapter and is backed by a one year manufacturer warranty. If you’re interested in such a device, you can go to Oregon Scientific website and grab if for $69.95. Or, why not, if the design isn’t to your liking, wander around the website for a huge variety of weather devices and alarm clocks, many of them more elaborate than this one.

Epson has had a reputation of focusing on printers and scanners for professional photographers and also for home users who are interested in printing photos. Epson has also tried to mix the needs of professional and home users in single printer models. But now, Epson has tried to incorporate office level needs in its printer’s domain with the launch of its Epson WorkForce 600 all-in-one printer. Priced at $199.99, this printer has been specifically launched keeping the office printing in mind. The printer is also aimed to be a home-office all-in-one. As far as key features are concerned, this printer offers both wired and wireless network support. It offers the options of printing and scanning over a network. It also has the ability of working as a standalone copier and a fax machine.

The printer scores low in terms of capacity as its paper capacity is limited to only 100 sheets. This makes it a printer of light-duty use. In case you want to print, copy, and fax, sheets totaling more than 20 each on an average, you will find refilling its paper tray very annoying. One of its office-centric features is a 30-page automatic document feeder. This feeder makes your scanning or faxing of multipage documents a cake walk. The printer is also very Photocentric in the fact that it can print directly from PictBridge cameras, USB keys, and memory cards. The 2.5-inch color LCD present on this printer enables you to preview your photos before you print them.

The WorkForce 600 measures 12 by 18.2 by 22.1 inches and is shipped with drivers and software for Windows 2000, XP x64, and Mac OS 10.3.9. The printer is extremely easy to set up. Just connect the power cord, load paper in the tray, install four ink cartridges (cyan, yellow, magenta, and black), and your are ready to go printing. The printer prints at lightening speeds with an average of 2 minutes for a 4-by-6 color print and 4 minutes for an 8-by-10 one. The printer displays graphics and text extremely well. It offers sharp, bright, and vivid colors in its output. Overall, the WorkForce 600 is an attractive package that is good for your home or small office.

If you want to connect to Sprint’s zippy EV-DO Rev A 3G network with your computer at a lightening speed, then the Sierra Wireless 598U modem is the modem for you. The Sierra Wireless 598U modem is the fastest way by which you can hop onto Sprint’s zippy EV-DO Rev A 3G network with your computer. This small and attractive modem gets you online at lightening speeds and comes free of cost with a service contract.

The Sierra Wireless 598U modem is a tiny, rectangular USB modem. It is extremely light in weight as it weighs a mere 0.8-ounce and measures a small 3.1 by 0.9 by 0.44 inches. The modem sports on it a blue power light and an orange LED. This orange LED on the top of the modem lights up when you get connected to Sprint’s zippy EV-DO Rev A 3G network. The modem houses a port that you can use to attach an external antenna to itself. It also sports a microSD memory card slot.

The modem features SmartView, Sprint’s connection software. This software automatically gets installed the moment you plug the modem to your Windows Vista, XP, and Mac PC. The modem’s interface offers you to manage your laptop’s Wi-Fi connection. The 598U makes use of Sprint’s EV-DO Rev A network. This network is available nationwide in the U.S. It must be noted that this network is not compatible with high-speed networks in Europe and Asia. The modem will make you spend around $50 to $60 per month for 5 GB data allotment. The modem houses an integrated GPS chip that enables you to use SmartView by which you can locate banks, hotels, and restaurants via Microsoft Live Maps. The Assisted GPS feature enables the modem to work even indoors through cell-tower triangulation.

The 598U offers average download speeds of 1.29 megabits per second (Mbps) and a peak value of 2.5 Mbps. The upload values are 518 Kbps and 779 Kbps for average and peak respectively. The Sierra Wireless 598U modem is the ideal way to connect to Sprint’s zippy EV-DO Rev A 3G network with your computer.

Focal, a French audio company has had a reputation for manufacturing high-end monitors for recording studios and luxury car-audio systems. Now it has come up with an exceptional and expensive PC speaker system, the Focal XS. If you are a hard core audiophile who wants to have your PC audio similar to that from a high end music system, be prepared to shell out $599 for the ultimate Focal XS PC speaker system. The system boasts of an extremely good balance and a pretty sharp design. But do not expect drop-dead gorgeous looks from this speaker system. The speaker system sports an equally excellent subwoofer that complements the music very well. The speaker system also boasts of a built-in iPod dock.

The speaker system consists of a couple of silver-and-black satellite speakers. Each of these speakers measures 12.6 by 3.6 by 5.9 inches and weighs 2.2 pounds. The speakers are aimed upwards through built-in stands in order to aim sound directly at your ears. Two drivers are hidden behind the grille of each enclosure. These two drivers are one 3-inch paper cone driver that accounts for mid-bass frequencies and one 0.75-inch mylar dome tweeter. The system ensures that proper attention and balance is given to frequency ranges by the use of a two-way driver system, a feature uncommon in low end PC speakers. The right speaker of the Focal XS boasts of an iPod dock in the base of its metallic stand. The speaker also carries a 3.5-mm aux input, a mini USB connector, and a Sync/Audio button. This sync button allows you to sync your iPod with iTunes directly from the speakers. Each speaker delivers around 30 watts of power.

The subwoofer provides a power of around 70W and measures 10.25 by 9.2 by 13.75 inches. Its rear panel boasts of a bass volume knob, cable connections, and the AC input. The audio performance of the speakers is superb. The subwoofer also works in a very subtle manner. The remote of the speakers offer features like iPod navigation and options for pausing, skipping forward and backward, playing, and adjusting the volume. The Sync/Audio button on the right speaker enables you to transfer music from iTunes directly to your iPod. If your PC is your main audio source, then you must definitely go for Focal XS for a rock solid desktop sound.

The Nilko “IMO” concept coffee maker by Alisson Wilson Str?her is an arm wrestling robot. Or, if that were a feature, it would be complete. As it stands, it’s compact (folds small,) folds out to many heights for tall or short containers, and holds enough water for lots of coffee. The water reservoir brews three average-sized packets of coffee. Simple, nice, orangy!

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Sharp’s Aquos LC-52D85U, priced at $2,099.99, is one of the cheapest LCD HDTVs in the market that feature detail enhancing 120-Hz display technology. It also scores well on the energy efficiency front. The LCD features a variety of video connections that definitely do justice to its huge 52-inch, 1080p screen. If you want an LCD that carries a light price tag and provides good picture performance, the LC-52D85U is the one for you. Please do not expect any kind of integrated multimedia capabilities in the LCD.

The LC-52D85U boasts of a highly reflective, dark-colored, and glossy frame. You will find that the LCD is kind of unique in its appearance. The TV houses on-display controls on its right hand side. These controls are extremely easy to access and operate. The LCD is shipped with a universal remote control that looks like the standard Sharp baton remote and features a backlit keypad.

The main port connections on the TV face outward on its rear. As far as video inputs go, they include five HDMI ports, a VGA port, two component video connections, and an RF input. The optical digital audio output on the device functions only with its broadcast tuner. The LCD also sports an RS-232C serial port. This port has been provided to enable you to connect the LCD to your programmable home-theater control system.

The LCD is excellent on the performance front. It displays video material without extra scaling, thereby giving an increased picture detail and clarity. The Movie picture preset is very accurate in output and manages white balance extremely well. The LCD offers an average contrast ratio of 1,085:1 at 0.09 cd/m2. The TV proves to be excellent in enhancing picture detail in standard-definition (480i) programming.

The LCD TV boasts of excellent energy efficiency. It offers an average operating cost of $4.08 per month at an average of 206 watts based on 5 hours of daily use. The Sharp Aquos LC-52D85U promises a big screen and delivers solid picture performance. This LCD TV is surely worth going for.

Genius has long had a reputation of innovating with mice and it already features an extensive bank of mouse models for the hardcore gamers. With the launch of NetScroll G500, Genius has made this reputation even stronger. This mouse is a ‘gaming grade’ laser mouse. It is the ultimate tool for the gaming freak. It has been proven that laser tracking is more efficient than optical tracking. A laser mouse features a DPI switch that is absent in all other types of mice. A laser mouse also features standard left and right buttons along with a scroll wheel. Genius has again been very innovative in designing the G500. It has added weight to the device very innovatively in order to improve its responsiveness and ease your comfort.

The mouse itself is hollow. It does not have any kind of removable weights in its bottom. The inside of the mouse features a spring-loaded support that has been designed to hold coins. The coin hole is wide and deep enough and can house six two-cent coins. The weight of the mouse, with optimum coins, comes out to be around 42g, a value light enough to please every gamer. The resolution switch on the mouse sways among 2000, 1600, and 800 DPI. It makes use of different colours in order to indicate the current setting. The mouse is shipped with a 1.8m USB cable to ease your flexibility. The mouse really provides loads of comfort level in a Windows environment. The scroll wheel and the buttons are very solid and responsive. The best part about the mouse still remains its extremely light weight.

This mouse is particularly useful for gamers when they play games that feature sniper-shots and close combat fighting. The mouse is shipped with Genius’ ioCentre software. The mouse gives you the options to adjust click speed and movement speed. The G500 is available at a price of £19.99. The G500 is extremely comfortable to use and is an excellent choice of a mouse for casual and hard core gaming freaks.