Sexy Gadgets, Cool Gadgets and Concept Gadgets

Here is a cool use for all those old cassette tapes which nobody uses anymore, the Cassette Tape Lamp.

As you can see from the photos, the Cassette Tape Lamp is made from recycled cassette tapes, and they are all tied together to make a funky lamp.

The Cassette Tape lamp measures 22 x 22 x 20 cm and is bound to look good in your geeky apartment, if you want one they are available for 35 Euros, about $50 from OOO My Design.

Although from the looks of the photo it would be quite easy to make your own if you had a bunch of old cassette tapes.

Here is an innovative design for a USB drive from designer Marlies Romberg, the Wax Seal USB drive.

The Wax Seal USB drive is made from a combination of porcelain and silicone, and it comes with a signet ring that you use to seal it with wax like a letter.

This is very cool and completely different than some of the USB drives we have seen so far, unfortunately it looks like it is just a design at the moment, and not an actual product.

The iKey Ak-39 Wearable Rugged Keyboard is designed to be used by the military, and it is worn on your wrist and designed to withstand all the elements.

It can be used in very harsh environments and stand up to electromagnetic interference, water dust etc, and it meets the MIL-461 military standards.

The AK-39’s small-footprint design features essential components for military and public safety applications, including an integrated Force Sensing ResistorTM (FSR) pointing device with left- and right-click functionality, and adjustable green LED back lighting that is also available in a night vision (NVIS) compatible configuration. Designed with gloved users in mind, the AK-39’s snap-on faceplate eliminates accidental key strokes and can be easily removed to clean the pad.

There is no word on pricing or availability as yet, or whether it will be available to us civilians as well as the military.

It’s a great life when you’re a concept phone designer as you can step out of the box and reality as we know it.
You can take the laws of physics and absolute limits of technological advancement and push them further.

This is the far-out Aura concept phone which the complete service of the cell phone is a 3.9-inch touch screen, the sliding d-pad bar that can be positioned anywhere along the screen.
Would you believe in the 6mm thick shell fits microSD expansion, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi, HSDPA and a magically revealed keyboard.

With technology moving faster each year we know we have lots more gadget goodness coming our way and this e-paper come flexible next generation display is some of that latest technology we look forward to owning (at the right price).

LG Philips LCD in South Korea have said they have developed “the world’s first A4-sized colour electronic-paper — a paper-thin and bendable viewing panel”.

The possibilities of this kind of display are endless and when this concept is launched it will change many everyday devices from the obvious TV’s to even pull out displays on your mobile phone that can be massive from such a small phone…things look good.

Many electronic brands are developing similar technologies but nowhere near this scale (40cm and just 0.3mm thick), desktop computers and laptop screens to many other gadgets will have never looked so good.

The bottom line is that this technology is in a very early stage and many questions still need answering like the sort of resolution it will be.

It’s very easy to say the word concept and then dream up a gadget that is impossible to make, but it’s much better when we see concept gadgets that can be made or at least developed within the next few years.

This is just what the concept PDA you see in the images on this page is all about, a concept laptop/PDA that we all would love and is very possible to make.

You would be able to use this portable device as a mobile phone when it’s folded up, also because of the flexible screen and rubber hinges the device will be waterproof and then more idea for outdoor applications (I have lost many mobile phones thanks to water, so this is most welcomed).

This concept PDA/laptop is the most advanced foldable laptop we have seen and because it can go from a tablet pc to palm size device and be used as a mobile phone, I get goose bumps just thinking about owning one of these.

Concept Foldable PDA/Laptop User Benefit:

• USB
• Stereo headphone socket
• Mobile phone
• Foldout QWERTY keypad
• Fold away large screen using so called e-paper
• Benefits of PDA and Tablet PC
• Envy of all your friends

Epine concept car derived from a project to create a hybrid eco-friendly vehicle that is able to provide a racing track experience to its occupants while at the same time offering a new way of being in touch with the nature. The minimalist design of this car gets inspiration from racing vehicles – Formula One cars and motorcycles – and comprises a whale skeleton as a token of natural element. The major technical feature of this car is the Epine system that allows a complete seating arrangement by adopting the drive-by-wire technology to run the steering system.

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If you are infatuated with bicycles, this outstanding replica christened the DH freeride bike concept will surely amaze you with its one of a kind design. Looking like a dinosaur, this aggressively looking bike is created by designer Israel Antunez. This advanced bike combines lightness, strength and flexibility to be in character with dinosaur.

This nature inspired bike features a frame from A1 hydroformed aluminum. Additionally, this curvy bicycle comes equipped with a digital control system that is able to regulate its high tech hydraulic brakes and suspension. The DH freeride bike concept seems to be interactive having pressure and motion sensors mounted on this jaw dropping bike.
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Logitech revealed the G27 Racing Wheel that seems to be an updated version of the G25 Racing Wheel. The G27 Racing Wheel is made to operate with Sony’s PS2 and PS3 including PC. This gaming gadget features a stainless steel six-speed gearbox, a speed indicator LED lights keep you informed on what shift should be applied and a clutch allowing heel-and-toe down shifting.

The G27 Racing Wheel from Logitech is scheduled to hit the market in the US and Europe in September with a sticker price tag of 299, 99 USD. Additionally, this smart device comes with the hand-stitched leather wheel making it possible for racing aficionado to sense some road factors including weight shift, loss of traction and the road quality.

Thanks to the helical gears, so noiseless steering is guaranteed while keeping the driver out of vibration. The Logitech G27 Racing Wheel also includes clutch, brake and gas pedals for exact throttle, braking and shifting experience. This realistically looking Logitech wheel offers genuine racing experience that gaming fans will appreciate. Read the rest of this entry »

Feeling hungry for more storage space on your computer? Hitachi, reliable name when it comes to storage solutions, will satisfy your cravings with latest addition to its fourth-generation of hard drives. The new Deskstar 7K2000 is a world’s first – a 2TB, 7200 RPM hard drive. This hi tech device is a perfect blend of high performance and high capacity with low power consumption( think green!) and will be nice addition to high performance desktop systems.

2TB of storage space on a single hard drive is already impressive achievement by itself but Hitachi did not stop on pure numbers. Some of the technology incorporated in this drive will make sure that you get the best storage solution in every aspect:
Special five-platter design complete with relaxed bit density and proven perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology.
Extremely quiet operation, featuring a 32MB cache and a 3Gb/s SATA interface.
RoHS compliant and consumes very little energy while in operation.
Halogen-free, earning the coveted Hitachi EcoTrac classification.
Also, 7K2000 impressive features include industry-standard 512-byte sector formatting, a patented ramp load/unload design to increase shock protection, and Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC) to maintain a consistent fly-height during the read/write process for added data reliability.
Deskstar 7K2000 will be available worldwide sometime in the current

I want a car that’s sporty yet contemporary; elegant yet extravagant, chic yet rugged. I think I want the White Vapor; but then again maybe not. The front fender reminds me of my husband’s old shaver, but Oliver says he’s rounded it to prevent pedestrians from injuries. Point noted Mr. May. Following a “puristic sports car layout” expect no doors or roof and a twin cockpit. The choice of a right or left steering wheel setting is possible, making it suitable for US and European roads.

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As we were thinking, Zune HD is not going to get way that easily with stealing iPod Touch’s sales. Here is the most important news at the moment: first, next gen iPod Touch is going to have a camera. Second, guys from Apple are working on a replacement for Cover Flow. The new user interface will be called “Cocktail”.

Apple was always capable of introducing new and exiting features to its products is a well-known fact. However, Cocktail UI and camera is not enough to rise above Zune HD as many people on Web conclude. Even Apple fanboys admit that a camera on a PMP, even a top range one, is a bit odd. As for me, it looks like they were desperate to think of something else, if Touch needs something else at all.

The Kawasaki Synergy concept bike seems to be a race bike designed by transport design Coventry University designer Piers Prendergast who reveals its sustainable concept bike. This ecologically conscious race bike is a zero emission replica which is powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

This green bike is designed to change the vision of traditional environmentally friendly bikes. The cunning design includes its angular bodywork making it look like a sporty model and advanced hubless wheels to make it a real stunner while its driving range is almost 150 miles.

This is expected to be a like sport bike with performance of 125cc to 250cc thanks to its 5kW fuel cells. Its up to date wheels operate through a strongly positioned inner rim as well as spinning outer rim which rotates on internal bearings.

Mostly the rear wheel works as a huge bearing while the tire is fixed to the outer rim. As electromagnet rotates the outer rim, its center remains unchanged. The electromagnet is also capable of regaining some power via regenerative braking. Compressed hydrogen fuel cylinders are positioned in the fuel tank.

While I was reviewing Tiny-USB Keyboard while ago, I mentioned that until we have easier and faster way to transfer spoken words into computer, keyboards ,as we know them, are here to stay. Good news is that the latest input devices coming with very inovative features to help computer users do the job faster and in more efficient way. As for a bad news, more than seven in 10 Americans( by Kelton Research, June 2009) have felt discomfort from keyboard use. As a time people spend on computers increases so does the pain they feel in their hands and wrists as well. Microsoft Corp., sensing market needs, just unveiled the ergonomist-approved Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000, which utilizes a Comfort Curve layout that promotes much healthier wrist position.
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Submerging a motherboard with all of the adapters and fans inside the case into vegetable oil is indeed not new and not very popular. This has fewer upsides than problems it may cause while assembling and using the PC. Makes it of course more exiting, but prime advantage of all this – liquid cooling – has found interest between overclockers and gamers. So, a liquid cooling kit for a processor alone is an average thing these days. And now we got an announcement from BFG which sais they will do VGA cards with liquid cooling.

BFG’s plans on this embrace only NVIDIA’s GPUs. Two models of the top GeForce range are going to be fitted with BFG ThermoIntelligence Advanced Cooling Solutions on purpose, which surely is better performance. This works out well for BFG GeForce GTX 295 H2OC and BFG GeForce GTX 295 H2OC – both get 100 – 200 MHz faster clock speeds at core, shaders and memory.

Another important thing is that BFG ThermoIntelligence Advanced Cooling Solutions require no service during maintenance whatsoever: no assemblage, no coolant change – nothing. It even provides variable and adjustable performance. Three settings: quiet, auto and maximum are aimed to balance between cooling power and noise. I just hope noise in maximum position is tolerable because generally the idea is good and hopefully be applied to more graphic cards.

If you don’t own one of those illuminated keyboards, but still want to use it in there dark, here is a fun accessory that will light up your keyboard to show you where all the keys are, the Glow In The Dark Keyboard Stickers.

These fun Glow In The Dark Keyboard Stickers are made from a high quality fluorescent print, and ideal way to refresh an old keyboard.

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Feutrefon Feltphone is a concept foldable mobile handset fabricated with leather and felt. The white surface and inner black body of the phone is able to attract the attention of all range of users. When unfolded, the phone becomes flat, without any noticeable joint spot between the upper and lower part. The keypad is designed in an innovative way that gives the impression of touch buttons. The anatomy of the phone includes leather surface, velcro washer, display, electronic module keypad, SIM slot, battery and laser-cut felt. Finally this phone is available in three different colors, white, green and blue, to suit different types of user personality.

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MSI has updated their Wind U110 netbook, the new version is virtually identical to the previous model, the only main difference is that the new Wind U110 Eco is reported to have a 15 hour battery life.

The MSI Wind U110 Eco comes with a 10 inch backlit LCD screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600, processing comes in the form of an Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor.

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Here is a useful accessory for your iPhone or iPod Touch, the Dahon iPhone Bike Mount.

The Dahon iPhone Bike Mount can be mounted on your bikes handlebars, and it is waterproof and shockproof, so it will protect your iPhone whilst you are cycling.

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