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Gadgets and Gizmos

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Buying the latest gadgets and gizmos is one of those major highs for the techno savvy that has few parallels. In particular if they 109208234_1be4251313are high tech gadgets or computer gadgets. The mere announcement of the tablet display, sized at 7″, by Apple has all computer aficionados in a whirl. The screen of this new device is practically the size of the gizmo itself. All in all as far as high tech gadgets go, this one promises to be a delectable blend of design and ingenuity.

Those hooked on acquiring the latest gadgets and gizmos, and who feel that Nook, Kindle and the like are old hat, now can revel in the world’s first dual screen device – the enTourage eDGe. It combines a notepad, notebook, e-reader, and video/audio recorder and player in one Linux with Google Android OS device. What does it do? Much of what you might want to at any given time – web surf, read an e-book, get email, watch movies or listen to music from anywhere.

Essentially this is a student-friendly device aimed at freeing them from carrying books and notebooks. Since it is first and foremost an e-reader, the glare-free screen, zooming features, and the ability for a person to read in sunlight make it a particularly desirable gizmo. There is a journal page that can be opened and used by hand or with the help of a virtual keyboard – very useful for taking notes. This feature is enabled by e-ink technology, which further allows people to make notes on the book they are reading.

If latest computer gadgets are what you are hooked on, there are quite a few in the market just now. The Lenovo Multimedia Remote with 2.4GHz Wireless Keyboard comes in a compact style. Once connected, this multimedia remote can be used for using multimedia controls on the PC like with Windows Media Center. There is also the Bear Extender n3 which Rokland Technologies has recently rolled out. It is a long-range 802.11n high-powered wireless adapter for Macs that offers up to four times the range of standard Apple-branded Airport wireless cards. The Wi-Fi adapter combines 802.11n compatibility with a powerful 700mW Wi-Fi radio that enables the device to pick up 802.11g and 802.11b signals from long distances.

Amazing Technology Gadgets That Are Also Useful

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Many people are familiar with the best known Tech Gadgets such as the iPod and iPhone, but here are several technology inventions italk-voice-alarm-clockthat you may not have heard about yet.

Projector Phone

The Tri Brand Phone made by Chinavision is a Touchscreen cellular phone with a built in projector. It allows you to project videos, pictures, address and phone data and many other things onto a wall. The Tri Brand Phone is already selling like mad. One reason for the interest is the affordable pricing of only $365. The Tri Brand Phone also includes multimedia functions like a digital camera for picture taking and video recording, mp3 and mp4 player functions, an ebook reader, and a special battery for long usage.

The Autoxray EZ-Scan 6000

This automotive scanner can diagnose problems with your vehicle. The Autoxray comes in a small briefcase-like, portable kit. It collects values from your vehicle’s on-board computer telling you exactly the condition of your automobile at any given time. Even if you have no mechanical expertise, you will be able to use this device. You can print reports and learn more about your car than you ever thought possible. At $699, it’s not cheap, but it is quite amazing.

Bracelet Video Player

The bracelet media player made with e-paper is a concept produced by the Chocolate Agency Company. It has a very thin and flexible display that can be bent on both sides. The bracelet can be unrolled to work as a video player and can play movies as well as video clips. Amazingly, this incredible gadget requires no batteries. It charges itself using the kinetic energy produced by the person wearing it.

Cellboost

Cellboost is a battery with a special plug that fits into your cell phone for immediate power when your battery is low. It is a very small, portable device that can be a lifesaver. You can buy a Cellboost for $5.99 at Amazon.com and at local convenience stores, and then you’ll never be without power for your cell phone again.These are four good examples of the many tech gadgets that are available now. They all can be very useful depending on a person’s needs. There is no doubt that there will be many new and improved technology gadgets to come. As long as there is a demand for new technology, there will always be a supply.

Lexus LS-460: Loaded With High Technology Gadgets

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

This year would be the time when the automobile world and the rest of the market would come to know the 2007 Lexus LS-460. This vehicle would soon be rolling out of its manufacturing and assembly plants and would be later on shipped to the auto market of North America for sale. Now this new one would hold more technology features compared to all the other vehicles that are offered at present. This is according to the Telematics Research Group (TRG).One of the major features that the 2007 Lexus LS-460 has to offer is the factory-installed 30GB hard drive disk that could be used not only for music but for navigation as well. Although the 2007 Lexus LS-460 is not the only one to offer a hard disk with a great amount of space, it is important to note that the Mercedes Benz S-Class (the other vehicle that offers such a feature) is only able to use such a feature for navigation purposes.

Aside from the 30GB hard drive, the 2007 Lexus LS-460 also has cameras. These cameras are actually installed for the purposes of lane departure warning as well as park assist. This vehicle holds three cameras and these would lend out an eye during parking. These would also help out in warning the driver when the 2007 Lexus LS-460 veers out of the lane.

Other features that this high-technology packed vehicle has include a touch-screen and voice activated navigation system, a Bluetooth phone control, monitored telematics, live traffic reports, as well as a 19-inch speaker audio system that is able to read compressed audio formats like MP3.

According to Phil Magney, the president and principal analyst of TRG, claims, “The 2007 Lexus LS-460 includes more technology that any other passenger vehicle offered for sale in the US. Based on our criteria of 30 technology features in the areas of telematics, infotainment, and driver assist technologies, the 2007 Lexus LS-460 scores the highest of all vehicles.”

Hot New Technology Gadgets

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Let me tell you about some of the hottest New Technology Gadgets out there right now. First which seems promising is the Automatic Make up camera by Casio, the Smart Pen, and Computer Cool School by Fisher Price, The Swanky Theater, and the Glowing Gloves. I will tell you about the product, the great features, and if available when it comes out and how much.So first we have the automatic Make up Camera, the Exilim Zoom Z300, which is 10.1 Megapixels and the Z250 which is 9.1 megapixels made by Casio. It has a built in Photoshop, for the makeup savvy women. The makeup setting goes from 0 through 12, and you can add as little or as much make up as you need. You will be able to cover wrinkles, frown lines, even out your skin tone. It was released, Aug 29 at a price of $249.84.

Next we have, the Smart Pen. If you are like me and you write a lot and then forget what you wrote down and cannot find the paper, this is the pen for you! It writes with ink, and just like a regular pen. It records audio and links it to what your writing, and plays audio back when tapped on paper. You can also put the notes onto your laptop or desktop computer, you can even leave your laptop at home and if you have the special dot paper (about $5 for a whole notebook) you can easily transfer all your notes onto the paper from your pen. The pen costs $149 for 1GB and $199 for 2GB. One of the neatest hot new technology gadget, is the Computer Cool School, by fisher price. It’s a keyboard that you hook up to your own computer and it teaches reading, writing, science, art and music. It is password protected so your little one doesn’t print 500 copies of anything. It always keeps them from getting to the main hard drive on the computer as well as the internet. It came out in July and it costs $59.99.

Another hot new technology gadget is, The Swanky Theater. It’s like a drive in wherever you place it. You can get a nine, ten or twelve foot inflatable screen, and it’s so compact it folds down to duffel bag size! It is great for party throwers who want to be the talk of the town. At $ 1,499 it comes with the screen, projector, DVD player, sound mixer, and more. If you want just the screen its $399. But by far worth the price!The last of the hot new technology gadgets is, The glowing glove. Innovative technology has led to having a flashlight at your fingertip, literally. It’s a fiber optic glove made by Tilen Sepic of Slovenia. It can produce diffused and spot lighting. And if the power goes out it will most defiantly come in handy! Doesn’t state how much or when it will be out.