Sexy Gadgets, Cool Gadgets and Concept Gadgets

The $144 Nokia BH-804 is one of the smallest Bluetooth headsets measuring 1.65 inches (length) by 0.53 inch (width) by 0.23 inch (thickness) and weighing just 0.25 ounce. Though it is a touch expensive but its style is worth the price. The sound quality is quite good. This headset is comfortable and easy to wear. It fits the ear nicely. It comes with a charging dock, a neck strap, and different ear bud covers. It has a square multifunction button on the front and a volume rocker on the left side. Overall the headset is worth buying if you are looking for a stylish accessory.

The NEC MultiSync PA271W Monitor (Connectivity: DVIx2, DisplayPort, S-Video; Resolution: 2,560×1,440 pixels; Aspect ratio: 16:9; Included video cables: DVI, DisplayPort; Backlight: CCFL; Panel Type: IPS; Screen film: Matte; Pixel-response rate: 5ms) may be a shade expensive ( $1649) but has an incredible performance and a magnificently large onscreen display.  With VESA support and Gamma control the monitor provides a number of ergonomic options including Tilt, Pivot, Swivel, and Height Adjustment and picture options such as Brightness, Contrast, Black level, and Ambient Light Sensor. Location-based RGB controls, Color Temperature, Blue, Cyan and Magenta are the available color controls. All these help in proper customization.

In spite of costing $1,049 the Dell Ultra Sharp U2711 (Resolution: 2,590×1,440 pixels; Pixel-response rate: 6ms; Contrast ratio: 1,000:1; Brightness: 400cd/m2; Backlight type: CCFL; Panel type: H-IPS; Aspect Ratio: 16:9) is definitely worth buying provided its unique super high-resolution screen. Also, the monitor displays deep blacks while watching movies, vibrant color in games, has a large onscreen display, and  has very many connection options (DVIx2, VGA, HDMI, Display Port, Component, Composite) . The monitor is HDCP compliant with no static dithering issues. The buttons are appropriately responsive. The product is worth every penny.

Costing $250 Sony LF-B20 Location Free Base Station resembles a universal remote that streams video sources, including live TV, to any broadband-connected Windows PC, Mac, or PSP; controls most cable and satellite boxes and DVRs; and includes full connectivity for controlling two A/V sources. No host PC or monthly charges required. The built-in wireless networking can act as a full-service access point for home network. Extra cost for other software clients; complicated setup and installation; and software limitations are some issues but this product includes several interesting features including wireless connectivity, PSP compatibility, and remote control customization.

BIVL enables you to watch free web content such as you tube videos on your TV which is quite a unique feature. It also supports Amazon Video on Demand. Video streaming is quite smooth and reliable. With Sony’s XMB interface BIVL gels nicely. The slim module can be easily placed at the back of a TV. Both USB and HDMI connections are needed. Compatibility with few Sony TVs and mediocre interface and video quality are some issues but if you really want YouTube videos, and rent movies from Amazon on your Bravia HDTV with minimal effort the BIVL gets the job done.

Motorola’s Bluetooth headset Oasis has a very comfortable, light behind the ear design. The device has a simple design with dual-mics. The call button is very easy to use, and there is also a mute button when you want to cancel the audio. An interesting feature in Oasis is the voice prompts which tell when the device is connected and when not. It also informs about the ringing and battery level. With a Bluetooth range of 33ft, and talk time of 6hrs, the Oasis can be a true comfort headset for people on the go.

Archos 9 PC Tablet is a 9 inch PC featuring Windows 7. It has a 1.1 GHz Intel Atom Z510 as the CPU which does no good to the device’s processing speed and instead makes it sluggish. The positive points are the tablet’s extra-thin design with a large amount of storage space. It can be used to read e-books and play media, but the overall experience is marred by the slow speed. There’s no physical keyboard, rather an on-screen keyboard is provided. At $549, the device may be a little too expensive. Go for Archos 9 if you are really love to read everytime.

The Pandigital Novel is an e-book reader with a touch-enabled coloured screen. Its main feature is that you can access the Barnes and Noble e-book store via its Wi-Fi, and buy books directly on the device. The device comes with web browser and e-mail capabilities, and is affordable at 169$. The battery life is poor at 6 hours but the Pandigital can still be a good buy as it comes with Barnes and Noble’s LendMe feature  that lets users share e-books to friends and family for 14 days. Overall, the features at a low price look good but could’ve been better.

The Motorola Grasp is a basic multimedia phone with good messaging features.  It has a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a stereo Bluetooth. The unique feature is its lightweight body made of recyclable materials. E-mail and browser applications need to be downloaded and the 2.2 in screen is a little small.  Grasp’s key features are its multimedia and text messaging features along-with a 1000-entry phone book. Google SMS along-with the square QWERTY keypad makes messaging easier. The buttons could have been a little larger for comfort though.  At $39, the Grasp is an ideal phone for people who communicate a lot via messages.

The RIM Blackberry Bold 9700 boasts a sexier and sleeker design and has a sharp definition (almost HD) display. The touchpad is stellar and the phone comes with a superfast OS. Usage-wise, the phone calls are crystal clear and it has an ok flash camera as well. The best thing about this phone is the extended battery life of around 6 hours which is amazing for a smartphone. The browser is just average but the e-mailing and voice-mail features are superb. At $149, the Blackberry Bold is an excellent buy, especially with all the updated features.

The new Amazon Kindle (3G/Wi-Fi, graphite) is an evolutionary device for reading e-books. It can store 3500 books, and has its own native PDF support. A built-in keyboard is at the bottom for making notes, and the device can play MP3 and AAC audio. It also has text-to-speech enabled menus, and can be used to read aloud books as well. The device is 3G and Wi-Fi enabled and provides upto 4 weeks of battery life with the wi-fi turned off. The small size and weight along with its compatibility with Amazon’s online store clearly makes it a winner over other e-book readers.

The first thing which you’ll notice about the Nokia N8 is its high-quality construction with the metal finish and glass display. The phone is moderately-sized unlike other smartphones in the smartphone category. The new Symbian 3 OS provided is packed with many new features for the explorer in you. The 12 megapixel camera is just awesome and produces excellent photographs and videos. A Qwerty keyboard is present in the landscape mode. The 3.5 inch AMOLED touch interface is good, and the phone’s available in both GSM and CDMA technology. Although, it’s a bit expensive at 549$, it still is attracting the attention of smartphone buyers across the world.

Here is an ultimate product for your kid. This is Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB). This gaming console comes with a smaller design. It is designed to operate in a more efficient way. Charging of the Sony is really very low. It uses in-built blue-ray and multimedia capabilities. All the games are in high definition, and what more it is Wi-Fi enabled. There is no need for external power supply for using internet in Wi-Fi campus. It has an internal web browser in it which enables it to play online attractive games. Just click to the right link and have Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB).

Here is a new face of entertainment that is the Sony BDP-S570. It is a blue ray disc player. It is a table top. There is built in audio decoders like Dolby True HD, DTS HD. For audio support there is MP3 player. It uses Ethernet and Wi-Fi and Sony BDP – S570 has surround sound which is 7.1 channels. 3D ready, you can also enjoy Netflix, You tube, Pandora, Baravia and all types of internet video. There are blue-ray 3D, Blue-ray, BD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD read write as well. Just click to the right link and have very easily Sony BDP-S570.

Although, the Sony VAIO P Series VPC-P111KX/P – Atom Z530 1.6 GHz, an ultra-mobile PC is expensively priced at a starting price of 699$, its small and lightweight body along with an eye-catching design have won many followers. The battery life is low and the extra-wide screen layout can look odd. A full keyboard and a full Windows 7 running capability are the plus points. The processor is form Intel, an Atom Z530 WITH 2GB memory. The hard-disk capacity starts at 64 GB. The sleek, trendy design IS still the major factors for its success in the market.

First glance at the Samsung SGH-T369 one will be surprised that its got a lot more features than what is expected, but nevertheless none of the features is particularly advanced. This phone is packed with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard with a lot of room even though compact. It also packs a 1.3 megapixel camera which can be used as a camcorder, a music player and a 16GB expandable memory. On the minor side it doesn’t have a dedicated audiojack for the headphones and the microSD card is located inconveniently behind the back cover. This piece from Samsung with a pre-paid connection from T-Mobile can become a runaway hit because of the fast-growing prepaid segment.

The Samsung Transform is a very good mid-range Android smartphone with a mid-sized touch screen, a full slide out QWERTY keyboard, it also possesses dual cameras. Transform is one of the first 3 Android smartphones to be launched with the new Sprint ID packs which seriously are not suited for every one. The only major flaw one could find in this mobile is that it’s battery life is too short. On the positive side it makes up with it’s easy to hold design and excellent call quality. So overall with mid-range features, the Samsung Transform is an excellent choice for an Android smartphone and the clear call clarity is an added bonus.

Priced at 549$, the Gateway SX2850-33 Compact Desktop PC (SFF) has the performance and right connectivity options expected from a PC in this range. With its Intel Core i3 CPU, it is one of the fastest budget PCs in the market. The wireless networking option along with the HDMI port makes it just about perfect for the living room. The system’s Wi-Fi card has won many fans. The 4GB 1,333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM coupled with a 64 MB Intel GMA X4500 HD integrated graphics chip makes it ideal for gaming. Overall, it’s a must-buy people in need of living room PC enthusiasts.

The Philips GoGear Vibe is Philips latest product in the MP3 player market. The GoGear Vibe has a 1.5 inch eye pleasing colour screen and lots of usefull features, but the navigation pad’s design makes it not so easy to go with. Like most of the other Philips MP3 players this one is thick but still can easily fit in your palm or slipped into your pocket. The GoGear Vibe has a mini-USB port, 3.5mm audio jack and a pinhole microphone for recording. The Philips GoGear Vibe isn’t the best Mp3 player in terms of budget but it’s great colour screen, good photo viewer and an awesome video playback makes it a definitely GoGetter.

This one’s the fourth generation of the Apple iPod Shuffle and its design is taken from the popular second generation shuffle with a few minor changes in the positioning of the socket elements. The only problem one could possibly find is that the buttons get pressed when the clip is used (might even get in and out of your washing machine without notice). It has got a great battery life of around 15 hours. And most important feature about this 2010 model 4^th generation Apple iPod shuffle is that it offers support to playlists, podcasts, audio books and Genius Mixes. It also offers VoiceOver feature that tells us about battery status, track information and menu navigation.