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Top 10 Must-Have Gadgets
Posted on: Thu, 12/06/2007 - 4:02pm
10. The Gadget Bag: For those that need your laptop, cell phone, PDA, music player, digital camera, and portable gaming the Gadget bag is perfect. This stylish bag has room for every little electronic you can conjure. Featuring 258 cubic inches of space inside, it has more than enough space for a geek's recommended daily allowance of electronic toys. ($39.99)
9. Infobar phone/Nike SB Dunks: For the fashion forward nerd with swag, this combination exudes style and flair. Nike teamed up with Japan's KDDi Communications for an exclusive line of customizable shoes which coordinate with the KDDi's Infobar 2 phone. The shoes will be available in four colors similar to the phone and can be even further customized to your liking by using the Nike ID feature. Starting in this month, Nike will accept orders, but there are only 222 available, so don't sleep. ($151)
8. Optimus Maximus: To be frank this is the best keyboard out. The Optimus Maximus creates a greater user interaction through dynamic displays for each key. Every button on the board features an independent screen that broadcasts its function. For example, when the user presses the "shift" key, the pictures per letter would change to uppercase versions. It creates simplicity and increases efficiency. ($462.27)
7. OQO 02: With its sleek jet black design this ultra mobile personal computer is perfect for the technology ninja on the go. The OQO 02 features a sharp LCD screen and integrated EV-DO 1.5GHz VIA processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 5-inch, 60GB hard drive, 800x480 pixel display (with active digitizer for pen-based input), 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, and a HDMI-out port. The OQO 02 is the perfect supplement to any gadgeteer. Just ask superproducer Just Blaze. ($1,949)
6. Motorpure H12 Bluetooth: The H12 weighs 10 grams and charges up easily using the magnetic dock. Not to mention Motorola claims H12 was voted the most comfortable design when compared to the top selling five Bluetooth headsets. ($85.97)
5. Gear4 BlackBox: Far from you everyday speaker, this sexy device ports AD2P Bluetooth to stream music from your preferred mobile device. You'll also never have to worry about compatibility as Gear4 assures problem-free linkage with your cell phone via its firmware upgrade feature-just connect it to your computer via USB to download the appropriate profile for your phone. The BlackBox speaker systems generates 24 watts and 4 watts from 2x2 speakers, a front-facing red LED panel and blue touch-panel controls up top. The BlackBox is a must for anyone that listens to music on their phone. ($79.99)
4. Toykoflash Shinshoku: The Shinshoku raises the bar on the average Christmas time piece. This industrial themed watch exudes a mischievous spirit with smidges of refinement and class. The strap is composed of a continuous stainless steel band that wraps around your wrist with a matrix of punched out holes. Beneath the surface are 29 super bright LEDs which illuminate to indicate the time. The watch's LEDs animate in a cascade effect when showing the time. ($135.61)
3. Amazon Kindle: As we evolve from paper to e-paper we will see certain staple items in our lives slowly phase into antiquity. Welcome the Amazon Kindle, the successor to the book. Ignoring the cool factor alone this electronic book reader has been making massive waves of late within the technical world. The Kindle features a 6-inch e-ink 800 x 600 display (no glare), 256MB internal storage, two-thumb keyboard cursor bar, scroll wheel, standard mini USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack, SD slot, and EV-DO! What do all of these aspects mean? Amazon supported free wireless Internet service, significantly cheaper books (around 9.99 for top sellers), a current library of 90,000 titles and all in a package that weighs in at less than 10 ounces. ($399)
2. Nintendo Wii: Next on the list is the Nintendo Wii, an equally exhilarating gaming apparatus. The distinguishing feature is its wireless controller, the Wii Remote. The controller can be used as a handheld pointing device and can detect acceleration in three dimensions presenting a unique and unrivaled gaming experience. It's grabbed the attention of everyone from Baby Boomers who have discovered Wii Sports to ‘80s babies that defeated King Koopa on the initial Nintendo. Along with the critically acclaimed Mario Galaxy, a Star Wars Light Saber game on the way and Web browsing capabilities along with messaging options this system is guaranteed to sell out this holiday season. ($249.99-$447.99)
1. iPhone: At the pinnacle of this list is the massively hyped gadget of 2007, the iPhone. While providing a razzmatazz user interface that created a bar of execution no other cell phone has seen, the basic functionality of the phone was disproportionate to the price. That is until now. With the significant $200 dollar price reduction (from the initial $599) the iPhone has remerged as a desirable phone again, by providing an impressive package. You can now purchase an 8GB device that rolls an iPod, Web browser, and multi-touch user interface all into one, not to mention the hundreds of applications that take advantage of this phone's unique interface. And with the flexibility for usage on just about any provider you can bet that this will be high on the wish list for any tech-conscious urbanite. ($399)
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Hey man your the coolest!
I want the Wii too to play with my fam with :)
The Optimus Maximus is more hype than anything else... Of course I wouldn't mind to have mini led screens for every key when it comes to gaming... video edition or even design. But in order to really enjoy it you have to spend the $1500 for the full keyboard. And that's a lot of money for a keyboard.
I won't be mad if I get it for christmas though. :)
I want a WII!!!
H12 and Wii are on my wish list!!!