The Dash Datalink GPS Device

April 10, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Dash Datalink GPS
This GPS device not only has a GPS receiver inside to help with navigation, but it also boasts cellular data links too. The cellular connectivity allows Yahoo Search to be used to find nearby points of interest and once found, you can set the device to navigate there. Also with the cellular link you can download live traffic data. The device will then plan several routes around bad traffic and roadworks giving you the option of which route to choose. ETAs on each route are also given allowing you to work with your local knowledge and plan what works best for you.

Via: Gizmodo

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

PaceBlade EasyBook P8N

April 8, 2007 by Leave a Comment

PaceBlade EasyBook P8N
The UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) is becoming more popular over the last year. As technology is shrinking in size, the creators of these devices are able to use that to make sleek looking devices that are small, very portable and yet fully loaded versions of XP or Vista can be used. The PaceBlade EasyBook P8N is one of these devices which packs in a 1Ghz processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, 120GB hard disk drive, a large 8.4 inch TFT screen, wifi and bluetooth technology. This particular UMPC will run Windows XP Professional.

The PaceBlade EasyBook is everything you need, but with out the bulk. The touchscreen makes input fairly easy with the on screen keyboard.

Via: TechEBlog

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets

Xbox 360 Controller Keyboard

April 8, 2007 by 4 Comments

QWERTY Xbox 360
A rumour is currently floating around about the Xbox controller getting a 47 key QWERTY keyboard attachment which attaches to the bottom of the controller. If it actually makes it to the shelves it will be used for email, and instant messaging capabilities. Rumours say that it should be available this summer, but no price is available yet.

When connected to the bottom of the controller the unit actually connects to the headphone jack which can pass the signals back and forth to the Xbox.

Via: Engadget

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets

Icy Dock – 4 Drive TB Storage

April 7, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Icy Dock
The Icy Dock is a 2TB storage device which has 4 removable Seagate SATA drives. Each drive has 500GB of storage capacity and runs at 7200RPM with 16MB of cache and is 3.5 inch. Each drive is also hot swappable so that the system does not have to be switched off when a faulty drive needs to be replaced. The casing of the system is made of Aluminium and has some aspects of plastic around it. We are assuming it is a RAID device, but could not find confirmation of this.

The Icy Dock currently costs $1000 and is worth the investment if you have a lot of data that needs accessing by multiple PCs in your home. If it does have RAID then this makes an ideal solution to store data because if 1 drive fails then all your data is still kept safe.

Via: TheTechGeek

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

Plasma Waterfall Fountain

April 7, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Plasma Water Display
This is one way of grabbing the attention of passers by. This idea mixes a waterfall with a plasma display to create a nice looking screen and display. We assume the screen is protected against the water. According to sources the plasma display can connect to any standard device like a DVD player and works just as any regular screen would. Sizes just over a year ago were 42 to 60 inch although since then we assume that larger size screens can now fit.

Via: TechRevision

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

Moodseer not really a Seer

April 7, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Moodseer
The Moodseer sounds like it should be able to predict the future, and sense your mood and play the appropriate music. However, it doesnt do it that way. It works by you categorizing your music and then you tell it what room you are in and what your mood is and then plays the appropriate music.

The device comes with 2 levels of storage, either a 200GB model or 1.5TB model. It costs $4100 for the main unit and then $1500 for each room. To be honest, it does not seem like the best option and it is not something I would personally go for.

Via: SlashGear

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

LG SV80

April 7, 2007 by Leave a Comment

LG SV80
LG has a stash of cool phones on offer and the SV80 is another LG which is about to hit the market. It has been described as being in the shape of a banana and they are not too far off with that shape. The SV80 is a little different to most of LGs offerings. It doesnt look quite as sleek as the rest. It is white and has orange markings down the side. There isnt much else to describe except its a slider and I do not believe it is a 3G phone due to the lack of a camera facing you.

If you want to see more pictures of this phone then you can check via the link below.

Via: IntoMobile

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets

Baby Spoon Plane

April 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Baby Plane Spoon
I am sure that every one of you who reads this has played the game where your spoon or fork is used as a plane so that the baby can be fed. If you havent fed a child then ask your mother or father if they pretended your spoon was a plane when you were younger. The Baby Spoon Plane is a very simple idea. You get a regular spoon and fasten the plane on to it (as shown above). This really does add a new level of realism. No doubt if your plane noises are not fooling your kids then hopefully this one will 😉

Product Page Via: Coolest-Gadgets

Filed Under: Cool Gadgets

Altec Lansing T515 Bluetooth Speakers

April 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Altec Lansing T515
Bluetooth has become a very handy feature to have on mobile phones. It allows you to connect to other bluetooth devices such as other mobile phones, bluetooth headsets, PCs and other devices that are located with in 100 meters or so of you. It is fairly quick to use, has some nice transfer rates and cuts out the old wires that we do not like to see anymore.

The Altec Lansing T515 speakers above are also bluetooth and they allow you to connect any bluetooth device that supports the audio profile. This allows you to play music from your mobile, wirelessly to your speakers. This is a cool idea in my opinion and very handy to have around. If you feel the need to listen to some music then just connect the phone, and hit play. No more getting out of your seat to switch on the stereo.

The speakers measure 7.5 x 3 x 2.4 inches which makes them fairly small and portable enough. As well as being able to play music, it can also act as a hands free kit for your mobile phone.

Via: ChipChick

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets, Office Gadgets

Ezex Navzen GPS

April 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Ezex Navzen GPS
The Navzen N700 is a GPS navigation device that was shown over at CeBIT 2007. The screen is fairly large at 7 inches allowing for easier reading while driving. The screen is also touch screen which allows you to input your destination. Memory can be increased on the device through an SD memory card slot. As well as having the navigation software, the GPS device is also tucked inside. USB 2.0 allows for high speed connectivity between the device and computer so that files, maps, music etc… can be transferred quickly. Bluetooth connectivity is also included which we assume allows you to send files via your cell phone and possibly use the device as a hands free kit for your mobile phone while on the road.

The system runs Windows CE and has a 500MHz processor to help things run smoothly. Just looking at the huge screen and glowing buttons to the side makes this one stand out from the crowd. No pricing or availability dates are known yet, but we will keep you informed as we hear more information.

Via: UberGizmo

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Computer Gadgets, Cool Gadgets

The Ultimate Smallest MP3 Player

April 6, 2007 by 1 Comment

Ultimate Smallest MP3 Player
In the image above you will see a seriously small MP3 player which doesnt lack features either. It has a small screen, 2GB of memory, can play MP3, WMA, ASF and WAV and weighs next to nothing. It does make you wonder why they didnt just build it in to the ear phones rather then spend all that time making a device so small you would loose it. Along with those standard features the MP3 player also has a built in FM radio receiver so that you are not restricted to your own music selection.

The Ultimate Smallest MP3 Player (that is its full name) is powered by a 3.7V lithium battery which we assume has plenty of kick to power this device for hours. Connectivity is provided via a USB cable allowing you to switch the music around.

It costs $99.95. Part of me thinks it is over prices for the size of the thing, although the smaller the package the harder it was to build.

Via: RedFerret

Filed Under: Cell Phones, Cool Gadgets

USB Heated Gloves

April 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

USB Warming Gloves
If you ar like me, then your hands often get freezing while working on a computer this time of the year. Along comes USB Heating gloves. This is one of the more useful USB devices I have seen in a while and is an excellent idea. To get it to work, you put them on your hands and then plug them in to an available USB port. Around 5 minutes later your hands will start to feel the warmth and productivity at that point begins to increase as you can now type again. If you are far away from the base unit of your PC then then each glove has a 46 inch cable attached providing enough room to move your hands and not feel fastened to the desk.

Geardiary got their hands on a pair of these gloves and did a full review.

Via: GearDiary

Filed Under: Computer Gadgets, Cool Gadgets, Office Gadgets