Gadget With a View

Five years ago, Patrick Baudisch found that it was getting harder to dial the minuscule buttons on ever-smaller cell phones; he couldn’t see what he was tapping on the keypad while he was holding the phone. What he really needed, he decided, was fingers he could see through.

So Baudisch, a scientist at Microsoft Research who was studying human-computer interaction, started working on something more practical: LucidTouch, a digital technologymeant to give handheld devices the illusion of transparency. An unusual joint venture formalized in 2006 between Microsoft and Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, LucidTouch is designed to allow the use of all 10 fingers, unlike the BlackBerry or Treo. 

Gaming Keyboard

Saitek launched the Cyborg Keyboard which is fully customisable, can backlight the gamingkeys in three different colors and brightness.

The red, green or amber backlights can be programmed to highlight the keys most often used in gaming - the WASD, cursor, ‘C‘ and Numpad keys.

It has a touch-sensitive control panel that allows the user to quickly convert the keyboard from normal mode to gaming mode by pressing the Cyborg button.

1GB Camcorder Pen

This quite discrete “secret agent pen” features a built-in 1GB flash memory and it is capable or recording almost 3 hours of video with audio.

Sitting in your shirt pocket, standing in the pen cup or lying on the desk no-one will ever notice as you secretly capture their every move. The built in flash stores the video until it is ready to be downloaded to a computer via USB, and with 1GB of memory you’ll get almost 3 hours of recording time.

Wonden Clamp USB Flash

There are a lot of USB flash drives designs in the market but this one it is kind of special: it is fashioned after a wooden clamp.

Like a normal clamp it attaches to clothes and so can be quite easy to carry around. It is also designed as a decoration for both men and women.

2GB Flash Drive Memory Spy Audio Digital Voice Sound Recorder

Now that’s certainly one of the longer names for any device in my history with Coolest Gadgets, why can’t we just call it a spy voice recorder? Oh yeah, perhaps that will not help it stand out from the rest of the crowd, that’s why. The next time you go to work and tote a USB flash drive, make sure it is this$19.99 model since it sports an advantage that your colleagues’ don’t – it has a built-in sound recorder. Yup, even if it is lying prone on a table, it is capable of capturing crystal clear audio across a 5-meter radius, storing all of the recordings onto its internal flash memory. All you need to do for that to happen is slide the switch and audio recording happens instantly and automatically. We find it rather strange that audio is recorded in WAV format instead of MP3, but good thing its 2GB of internal memory can hold up to 4.5 hours of non-stop recording. Since it doubles up as a USB flash drive as well, this one has something slightly different – an integrated 120mAH Li-battery that takes 1.5 hours to juice up. We would have liked to see something with more internal memory though to keep up with the Joneses.

CyberPower releases new gaming rigs for the masses

CyberPower knows that gamers tend to take their gaming rigs (super) seriously, and this is why the new bunch of releases intend to appeal to a wide range of gamers since it comes in a variety of prices. The manufacturer of custom gaming machines has come together with Newegg to construct a trio of pre-built desktop gaming rigs, and as mentioned earlier, will be able to cater for all price-conscious gamers or overclocking enthusiasts.

The systems that we will be looking at are the Gamer Ultra 2073 and Gamer Xtreme 1302/1304, where it will range from a value-based AMD Dual-Core system to a couple of high-performance gaming PCs which run on Intel’s recently introduced 2nd Generation Sandy Bridge architecture. The CyberPower systems will be priced from $439 to $1,249 will be available for a limited time only.

Michael Jackson on the hard disk from Samsung

Despite his death, Michael Jackson one of the brands that are yet selling very well, indeed, correctly following his disappearance on Business has certainly been a sharp increase.
Just lately Samsung announced the commence of a portable hard drive devoted to all fans of the king of pop, which holds within it the film “Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT.”

Dell launches its multitouch monitor called ST2220T

Dell has recently announced the launch of its multitouch monitor called Dell ST2220T that comes with interesting features and will offer great functionality. This latest device features 21.5 inches of multi touch screen that comes along with IPS technology and enables the user to have multiple tilt angles as per their convenience.

The display of the monitor delivers full HD resolution with pixel count of 1920 X 1080 for bright and vibrant contents. The exterior of the monitor is also very impressive and features glossy front bezel. Dell ST2220T can be considered as a green device as it adheres to the Energy Start 5 requirements so that the monitor consumes less power to save electricity.

The optical touch technology of the monitor is capable of providing convenient and accurate touch experience and for this the user can use his finger, stylus or any other pointer. The connectivity in the monitor is offered through DVI-D, VGA, HDMI and 3 USB ports.

Azpen announces its dual-boot Windows 7 /Android Tablet

At the recent CES, Azpen has announced its latest dual boot Windows 7/Android Tablet. This latest device will prove to be a good choice for all the gadget freaks as it features impressive list of specifications.

These tablets will be available in 2 different models. The first model will feature 10.1 inches of capacitive touchscreen display and will offer aspect ratio of 16:9 for bright and clear content viewing. The second model by the company will boasts 9.7 inches of capacitive touchscreen display that will feature aspect ratio of 4:3.

Both these models by Azpen will be powered by Intel Atom N455 processor and will come preloaded with Windows 7/ Android 2.2 OS. Other common specifications which will come packed in these 2 tablets include RAM of up to 2GB, microSD card slot, up to 32GB of storage space, 2USB ports and others. The Azpen dual-boot Windows 7 /Android Tablet will be available in the market very soon.

Tokyoflash launches limited edition of Kisai Console watches

Wide range of interesting looking watches are available in the market but still if you are in search for something new and different then the latest limited edition of Kisai Console watched from Tokyoflash will be an apt choice.

This latest watch comes in USB rechargeable design where the cap of the USB is fitted inside the case. The user will have to simply connect the watch to their computer for around 3.5 hours to get a full charge that will last for 1 month.

Kisai Console is crafted from high quality of stainless steel and comes with 3 drilled zones which are fitted with a smoked and curved mineral crystal glass lens that allows the light to diffuse inside each segment so as to show the time.

Kisai Console will provide perfect fit to all types of wrist sizes as it is designed with a custom curve and comes with tapered wrist band. So if you wish to get something interesting for your wrist then go for Tokyoflash Kisai Console.

Cisco launches its latest Wireless Router called Linksys E4200

Cisco has recently come out with its latest dual band wireless-n-router called Linksys E4200 which is offers great performance with impressive list of features. This latest gadget is capable of supporting wide range of various multimedia products used at home including iPad, Internet TVs, smartphones, gaming consoles, VoIP devices and e-readers.

Cisco Linksys E4200 offers speed of up to 450 Mbps and its full 3X3 MIMO antenna array provides good strength of signal across the distance. One can also add external storage to their network while using this devices as it also comes with USB feature which also act as a centralised port for the file sharing with built in UPnP AV Media server.

Other features that comes packed in the attractive looking body of Cisco Linksys E4200 include Gigabit Ethernet( 10/100/1000 Mbps) ports for providing 10 times faster speed, WPA and WPA2, Stateful Packet Inspection ( SPI) Firewall for security and IPv6 support through software.

HP launches its latest tablet called Topaz

HP Topaz is the latest tablet announced by the company which is also known by the name of HP Palm Tablet and comes packed with all the expected list of specifications. HP Topaz Tablet is powered by dual core Qualcomm MSM8660 1.2GHz of processor and features 9.7 inches of touchscreen that delivers good resolution count.

Physically this tablet measures 190 X 240 X 13.7 mm in size and weighs around 700 grams which makes it easy to carry wherever you may go. For the graphics, the tablet comes loaded with Integrated Adreno 220 GPU and it supports 512 MB of DDR2 RAM. The storage options of the device include 16g/ 32g/ 64g eMMC.

In order to facilitate video chatting, HP Topaz comes with 1.3 MP camera. Connectivity to the device is offered through features of Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, WiFi and 3.5 mm audio jack. There are 2 integrated speakers with Beats Audio in this tablet that delivers good sound quality. Additional features of HP Topaz Tablet include accelerometer sensor, eCompass, light sensor, Gyro, Microphone, good battery back up and others.

Razer launches its portable speakers called Ferox

Wide range of speakers are available in the market but if you are search for the one which delivers powerful performance and yet have a portable size then the latest Ferox speakers from Razer will prove to be an apt choice.

These latest portable speakers can conveniently work with your PC or any other device that has 3.5mm headphone plug and proves to be a good choice for all the gaming and music freaks. One of the most impressive feature of these speakers is its 360 degree omnidirectional sound stage which means that unlike majority of the other speakers that emits sound only in 90-180 degree angle Razer Ferox delivers sound in all the directions.

In order to further enhance you musical experience these portable speakers features expanded resonance chamber that delivers better sound as well as bass.  A single charge can juice up these speakers for around 12 hours which will prove to be a good back up for your gaming or musical session.  Moreover a LED power indicator is also present in these speakers for keeping track of the battery backup.

Digital Microscope

I imagine thinking about what lays between the keys of your keyboard send shivers down your spine. I mean, just imagine, whole nations of bacteria working on devouring the dead skin cells that you left behind. Was that descriptive enough? Yeah, probably that image was the one the guys from ThinkGeek had in mind when they developed the USB Digital Microscope. So from now on you can observe the little world you have created inside your keyboard specifically and everywhere around you in general.

You just have to connect the USB Digital Microscope to any USB slot in your computer. After that install the software available for the device and all the things you target its lens toward will appear enlarged on the screen of the computer. While doing that the gadget is able to take photos or record movies of the targeted objects. The lens is able to enlarge the objects with up to 200x. You can also move the device so that you can get closer to things or enlarge those that are further away from you.

Those of you who have a hobby out of things like forensics, inspection or jewelry quality this is the perfect gadget. While you magnify, the targeted object is lit up with four LEDs. The photos that the microscope can take have a resolution of 1024 x 768. You can buy the device for only 180$.

PC Sahara TufTab with LCD touch screen

If you own a laptop you probably are familiar with the worries you have to put up with when traveling with your computer. If don’t have a desk job you and your computer is not safe strapped to your office desk then you are aware of the special precautions for your laptop when, for instance it is raining, you are traveling on a dusty road, living in a humid climate or are on a bumpy ride. Well, that means the guys from Tablet Kiosk were thinking of you when they designed the heavy-duty portable PC Sahara TufTab.

Equipped with an Intel Celeron 1.0GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM, the Sahara TufTab is not only all muscles but has brains too. It is able to connect through Bluetooth, it is highly secured by fingerprint scanning and its 12.1” LCD touch screen has a feature that’s lacking most laptops, you can see the writing even under bright sun-light.

It weighs no more then 1.7 kg. You can carry it around using a hand strap. It has Windows Microsoft XP preinstalled but also has an extra option of installing SUSE Linux. The prices begin with 2.099$.

Hybrid Motorcycles

At the beginning of this entry let us have a moment of nostalgia for our beloved Harleys or Ducatis. And now that the moment is over, say hello to the new generations of roaring motorcycles that are due to appear later this year. Devised by Machinheart, these new hybrid motorcycles are here to give you a glimpse of the future and maybe a breath of fresh air.

This hybrid bike goes up to 150 MPG from propane, diesel or gasoline. The biggest difference between them and the classic ride is the monocoque frame, stronger then the original one. Just like many of the hybrid motor rides designed today, this has a motor powered by the battery used for accelerating as the one powered by fuel charges the batteries.

Honda and Yamaha have stated that they will both release a hybrid that, unlike traditional bikes makes nearly no sound. I guess that would take the thrill out of the ride, no? But don’t be scared, they’ve figure out a solution: a noise generator that would imitate the deafening noise of a usual motorcycle. Now, isn’t that a bit freaky?

iPod Vibrator : OhMyBod

This is an appeal to all girls out there. Pleasure has met music in more ways then you can think of. The OhMyBod guys have designed the new iPod vibrator. The device vibrates in the rhythm of the song you listen to so you actually well feel the beat.

It is multi speed so that you don’t have to worry if you ran out of music. It is equipped with a universal headphone connector and a 3 feet long cord. It comes with a velvet pouch to keep it in when you’re not using it and you get an invitation to share your favorite tunes on Club Vibe on the iTunes iMix section.

SciFi Chair

After the development of gaming chairs that move according to the games action and computer beds designed so that you end up being a “computer potato” and never see anything else weather you’re awake or sleeping, now G-Tech Neber releases a chair that confirms the theory that sitting correctly on a chair is so overrated.

This new SciFi chair is at present on show in Korea. The design includes so much chrome, that it actually looks like one of those Matrix chairs – you don’t have to take the blue pill.

The company says that, giving so much support to the back, head, hands, wrists, back and feet, the chair is completely ergonomical. Also, having the curved back, the chair gives you the opportunity to seat in any position you want. Just look at the picture, it looks so cool!

Sonic Screwdriver

This Sonic Screwdriver is a gadget for all those Doctor Who fans that weren’t satisfied with just th Tardis USB hub. Remember that saying, “if it’s made like a screwdriver and it looks like a screwdriver, it must be a screwdriver”? Oh, and you are so very wrong! It actually has a pen on one head and a beam of UV light at the other.

So now you you can write anything you want with UV ink and not worry about other people reading it. Just imagine handing your boss an amazingly favorable report and between the lines your real thoughts. Ha, ha, ha what a subtle revenge. And the revenge costs only 12.99$ and 3 AG 13 batteries. Small price to pay!

B20, IRiver’s mini DMB television

IRiver has just announced the release of the all-new mini DMB television, the B20. It is equipped with 4 GB of flash memory which you can expand through the miniSD memory card slot. It has a 2.4-inch LCD display with 320 x 240 pixels and a range of colors of 260k. It also has a FM tuner that can be used also as a voice recorder. It supports MPEG-4, OGG, MP3, WMA, WMV9 formats and you can also view JPEG images on it. The battery holds for 26 hours of MP3 playback, 5 hours of videos and 4 hours of DMB TV. The price is set at 267$ for the 4 GB version and 213$ for the 2GB one.

Pillete

Pillete, the new concept of Bluetooth headset is so tiny, it’s almost invisible to the untrained eye when you are wearing it. So you don’t have to worry anymore about looking like Robocop when walking down the street with it, but you have to consider the possibility of people starting to think you’ve lost your marbles and you’re talking to yourself.

The downside is the fact that people have different sized ears and the device might be too small and slip out or to big and not fit. People who often use earphones will tell you I’m right. But once they’ll figure out a way to make the Pillete adjustable, this design will be the future of all headsets.

Poket Cinema Projector, enjoy 50-inch movies in your room!!

If you enjoy big screen, you may be interested in this 'Pocket Cinema'. This latest technology piece of kit is a small device (5.5cm x 12.5cm) which can project pictures and movies from your gadgets on to the walls or screens. It has got a USB slot and a SD card slot which means it will support most devices like iPhones, iPods, digital cameras, PSPs, memory cards and mobile phones. It features a built-in stereo speakers, 1GB internal memory and it is capable of projecting a 50 inches image onto your wall.

Although it doesn't give you the plasma quality like most distant projectors, it's a great way to show off your geeky resourcefulness at parties and functions, movie nights while on the move and even business presentations.

The New Apple iPad

What Makes iPad Special

1. The battery lasts longer than expected

David Pogue writing for The New York Times had similar results: "Speaking of video: Apple asserts that the iPad runs 10 hours on a charge of its nonremovable battery — but we all know you can't trust the manufacturer. And sure enough, in my own test, the iPad played movies continuously from 7:30 a.m. to 7:53 p.m. — more than 12 hours. That's four times as long as a typical laptop or portable DVD player."


2. The built-in, sorta-stereo speaker works surprisingly well
"The built-in speaker surprised me--not with its excellent quality, but with its ability to get fairly loud and not sound horrifyingly awful," wrote PC Mag's Tim Gideon, though after trying Knife's "Silent Shout," he added, "The song's deep bass was too much for the built-in speaker, which distorted a bit at times, but through a good pair of headphones, I heard no horrible defects."


3. Wide viewing angle for movies and video
"The fingerprint-resistant screen has an exceptionally wide viewing sweet spot for a movie and is terrific for showing off most of a Web page," Ed Baig wrote in his review for USA Today. That means you could be flanked by your friends and they should be able to enjoy the same quality you do when watching a movie — though the iPad probably won't be taking over any living rooms.


4. The iPad doesn't run hot
"It's great in the lap," writes Tested's Will Smith. I love that the iPad doesn't get hot, even after hours of use. I love that I'm writing on the iPad right now, and I've been using it since 4PM nonstop, and I'm only down to 54% battery life."


5. Comic books look amazing
Everyone always touted the iPad's ability to represent magazines and newspapers faithfully, in color and in a more complex format than an e-reader can. There's one more class of printed periodical the iPad is perfect for: the comic book. Marvel has a free app for the device that'll let you buy comic classics, as well as newer titles.

Bonus: 6. The iPad makes an amazing calculator

As tweeted by Conan O'Brien: "Just got the new iPad. This amazing device has already revolutionized the way I use a calculator."

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