Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Gadget of the Month

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1. Instant Pocket Printer
Eager to print the picture out instantly from your digital camera or handphone? Here is your solution from Polaroid, leader of instant picture camera, it is pocket sized, easy to use printer connects your digital camera or cell phone and print picture instantly(2" x 3" size). Source: http://www.coolestgizmo.com/video-gadgets/polaroid-pogo-instant-pocket-printer


2. Coffee Printer

The RITI Coffee Printer use your used coffee beans as ink which means it is eco friendly and cheaper price to print out. It is concept design but well designed and hopefully see in the market soon.


3. Rota-Rota USB Hub
You know what's not uncommon on Brando USB hubs? Weird things. You know what is uncommon on USB hubs in general? Thermometers. The Rota-Rota hub takes USB hubs where they've likely never, ever been before (and may very well never return to) by including a trio of rotating USB ports, a multicard reader and dials that read out the current room temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Source: www.engadget.com/2009/03/24/rota-rota-usb-hub-doubles-as-a-thermometer-for-reasons-unknown/

4. Teddy Bear 4-Port USB Hub with Alarm Clock

This would be a great hub to travel with, that is if you’re into teddy bears. With this, while you’re out and about you can be sure that you’ll have an alarm clock that you really trust as well as a hub. The clock itself is powered by a AAA battery, so it doesn’t actually have to be plugged into your computer to keep running. It has a grand total of four USB ports, one in each foot and then one in each arm. They come in three colors, pink, blue and white.
Source: www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090324/the-teddy-bear-4-port-usb-hub-with-alarm-clock


5. Smiley Face USB Flash Drive
Here’s another fun USB gadget, ideal for storing your data on, the Smiley Face USB drive.The Smiley Face USB Drive comes with 2Gb of storage and measures 48 x 42 x 9.5mm, and weighs just 14g, it comes in a choice of two colours, blue and yellow.
6. Waterproof Submarine USB Flash Drive

Here’s another fun USB gadget, this one is shaped like a subramine and is waterproof so you can take it in the bath with you, the Waterproof Submarine USB Flash Drive.
This fun USB drive comes in a choice of colours, including black, red, white and green, and with either 1GB or 2GB of storage.
Source: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=12209

7. Wooden USB Pen-Drive
If you’re in the market for a sleek and stylish USB drive, this one from Etsy would be a great choice. It features a wooden body that comes in a sleek black. The drive is available with 1 or 4GB of memory on the inside.

8. Jewel Necklace USB Flash Drive

Here is another USB gadget designed like a piece of jewelery, the Jewel Necklace USB Flash Drive.The Jewel Necklace USB Flash Drive comes with 2GB of storage, and is shaped like a jewel, it comes in a variety of colours including red, purple, green and black.
Source: www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=13035


9. Movie Camera Webcam

This webcam won’t make you any more famous than you already are, but it’s a fun design either way. Just set up a spotlight and you’ll have all the necessities to make your online filming debut. It can either be mounted on the tripod or can be clipped onto your monitor. Although it definitely looks a lot more cool sitting on its tripod. It connects by way of USB and measures 3” x 2” x 1” and then with the tripod 5.5”.


10. Fighter Webcam

If you’re a huge fan of Star Wars and love anything and everything to do with the movie franchise, chances are you’re currently pretty low on Galactic Republic credits but have a considerable stash of Star Wars memorabilia that range from movie posters to soundtracks, LEGO sets, toys, action figures and comics. How about adding in a TIE Fighter webcam into your collection?


11. Retro Digital Camera as Webcam
It’s obviously smaller than the original retro cameras, so it will be a lot more portable while still holding to that retro look. The camera has all of the usual perks, such as being rechargeable with a lithium ion battery and coming with image management software, as well as a USB cable. It can store over 200 pictures within the camera. If you’re in need of a webcam, this digital camera also can double as that.

This funky Headphonie stands just 3 inches tall, has a built in battery and will give you up to 4 hours of music playback from a 1 hour charge. If you want one of these funky jet black Headphonies, he is available for USD$30, an ideal accessory for your iPhone, iPod or MP3 player.


13. USB Teddy Bear MP3 Player

Here’s a fun MP3 player aimed at the younger gadget geeks, the USB Teddy Bear MP3 Player.
This teddy bear MP3 player comes with 2GB of storage, and has the volume and MP3 controls built into its feet, it comes with 2GB of storage and also has a built in voice recorder.


14. iPod Dice Speaker

The BSSP05I Dice speaker for the iPod. Available in a variety of colors the dice shaped active speaker draws power from the iPod delivers an output of 1W and features volume control. It works with all the iPods except the Shuffle.

15. Tengu
Tengu is a simple white, square device created to spice up a boring day job. Simply place it in front of your computer, and watch it mimic your lip movements. It even creates facial expressions based on the music and sounds in the background. It can fall sleep when there is silence, and wake up at the sound of any noise. You can even change its expression by blowing on its face.


16. Smart Rabit
The bunny is a multifunctional pet, which connects to a computer via Wi-Fi. This gadget will read your RSS feeds (just show it from where), will forecast the weather or play an MP3 song. Like an old cuckoo clock it will announce the time on top of every hour. Also, it will announce when an e-mail comes or a friend joins the GoogleTalk. When there's no one to wake you up in the morning the funky bunny will do it gladly, you just choose your favorite MP3 track and tell the time and this track will be the first thing you hear in the morning. The Nabaztag can also send you to bed, saying some sleepy good night wishes and go to bed itself. Sometimes the bunny will want to have time for itself – all you will notice will be the changing belly color and the moving ear. Source: http://www.gadget4girls.com/mp3_player_accessories

17. Mood Beam
Mood Beams are great for anyone who wants to chill out, and in addition to being cute, Mood Beams will put on their very own light show especially for you:
> Heartbeat makes them glow in a single colour, but their heart beats occasionally in a different colour
> Rainbow makes them phase gently through a rainbow of colours
> Strobe flashing like a rave strobe
> Colour Dance a set pattern of light changes
> Colour Hold a single colour glow
18. Key Chain of Memories
Its small (4.5 x 3.5 x 1cm) yet innovative design lets you display photos as still images or slides in its 1.35 inch high resolution OLED screen (128 x 96). 8MB of internal storage lets you store 100 pictures which you can easily change anytime through a Mac or PC. Moreover, its rechargeable Lithium battery can be easily charged via USB 2.0 for easy access. It has a battery life of 1.5 hours. The elegant and leather finish will go with almost everything and anything from bags to mobile phones.
19. Retro iPod Alarm Clock
Do you have trouble waking up in the morning without an alarm? If so, consider your problem solved because the Retro Ipod Alarm Clock will wake you up to your favorite tune. It is offered in three cool colors: gloss black, elegant soft white, and hot pink. It also serves as your Ipod docking station that will not only let you play your favorite songs, but will also have it recharged while playing. But wait, here’s the really good bit – this dual-function gadget comes with 360 degrees omni-directional speakers. This allows the sound reach every corner of the room. And if you want some more nap time, the Retro Ipod Alarm Clock will grant your request with its 9-minute snooze function. Source: www.geekiegadgets.com/2009/wake-up-to-your-favorite-tune-with-the-retro-ipod-alarm-clock
20. Laptop Pocket
If you’ve ever had issues pointing out your laptop, this little pocket will help out with that. It’d be hard to miss a laptop with a pocket placed on the lid of it. It would of course also help keep you organized as well, even if it is only a couple of extra pockets. However, it will most definitely make it easy to spot your laptop, so at least there’s that. It comes in pink, brown and green. To put it on your laptop, it just uses an adhesive that will stick easily to the lid.
21. Artistic MicroSD Card
See this cute MicroSd card from Elecom. I believe you will falling in love with this new Elecom collection. This microSD card is called the Loverish even though the other model has design in the opposite. Elecom offers Loverish in two variant, a hearth model with hearth logo and evil model with skull logo. Both has 2GB memory capacity with 6.5MB/sec for data transfer speed and measures about 15.0×11.0×1.0mm with 0.4gr of weigh. If you are now in love with someone, Elecom Loverish-hearth could be your best choice while if you are in a bad mood, you allow to pick Loverish with skull logo. Source: www.gayakuman.com/peripherals/elecom-loverish-hearth-and-skull-head-2gb-microsd-card
22. Reading Pillow
This pillow is designed for people to enhance their reading experience at night. LED touch lights are integrated and adjustable by angle and brightness. A blanket to lay upon can be rolled out as well. User tests prove concept to be useful, easy to understand, and comfortable. Convenience also built into design with roll-up blanket and simple "to-go" handle for sleepovers. Source: www.ngocrump.com/works_frog.html
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