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The Best New Gadgets For Your Dad

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:23:38 +0000

When I was growing up the most exciting toys I came across were conkers and marbles. However great these may have been they seem to have been shunted right out of the way with the wealth of gadget toys that are available these days. The range and variety of gadgets on offer is incredible. What’s even more incredible is the level of sophistication that goes into some of these toys.
The level of technology in some of the toys available on the market is phenomenal. Many of these mainstream toys are cheap enough for everyone to own one and they seem to offer greater levels of technology than that which got man to the moon in 1969. Here are a few of the genius ideas I have come across that in my opinion rival the Apollo 11 for ingenuity.
Flying alarm Clock
The flying alarm clock is an ingenious way of making you leap out of bed. When the alarm sounds the alarm clock rises from the platform upon which it is placed and flies around the room. Complete with a helicopter style rotor blade you have to get up and catch it to switch it off. What a brilliant idea! I could well have done with one of these when I was younger and even now. The most amazing thing is that they only sell for around 20 pounds. What a bargain – perfect for a birthday gift.
USB Rocket launcher
USB technology is very recent. You can now buy a number of items that can be run by sticking them into your USB port. One of the most enjoyable of these gadgets is a USB rocket launcher. Equipped with a number of foam darts that can be shot at office work colleagues it is great fun. The rocket launcher sits on your desk and shoots darts out when instructed to do so by the computer. The best thing about this is that it is possible to hijack someone else’s. So if your friend is on the same network as you then you can tap in to their system and aim their darts at them – genius! I used to have to make do with paper darts – not anymore.
Electric paper plane launcher
Speaking of paper planes it is now possible to purchase a paper plane launcher. The products makers claim that the machine can launch planes at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. Wow – I think. I have to admit that this one is a bit of a puzzler to me and I have to admit I have not forked out the money to buy one. It sounds like the mother of all paper cut inducing machines. But fun nevertheless. I bet you could really achieve some distance for your plane with one of these. In my day we had to make use of our own throwing skill.
Motorised strap on skates
Yes that’s right motorised skates do actually exist! You can buy a pair of them, and you’ll definitely want two (unless you only have one leg), for around 100 pounds. There has surely never been a product that is more likely to kill as many people as these will.
Nevertheless it is a great concept – despite being bloody scary. Called the iShoes critics have called them the fastest trip to casualty you will ever make. I for one will definitely be trying these out though. They work with batteries that apparently last for up to 7 miles in one charge. The wheels on these skates are much bigger than those that are fixed to traditional skates. In my day we had to settle for riding around in a shopping trolley with a wonky wheel.

Shaun Parker is an expert on gadgets and the latest technologies.

Basketball Now a Usb Gadget

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:17:54 +0000

Who loves basketball? Well, there are really tons of people who do not only follow the game but also play the game. And that is why basketball courts are very easily seen everywhere. It can be said that this is one of the most popular sports in the whole world. And if you are one of those basketball fanatics (or just a simple fan of the game), why do you not try to bring this game back with you at work? Sure you can have with you a mousepad that is made to look like a basketball. Or you can also have your computer’s desktop showing a favorite basketball moment. Or you can also choose to post posters or photos of your favorite basketball heroes. But that is not the only thing that you can do with your favorite game. All you would need to quench that thirst for basketball is to bring it to work with the USB basketball. No. This is a basketball that you can plug in to your USB port and it inflates and you can play with it in the office. Nothing of that sort. The USB basketball is actually a USB gadget that is offered at Gadget Epoint and it allows you to shoot some hoops while working on your cubicle or desk. If you go to arcades, you would most certainly think that the USB basketball is a miniature version of that basketball game you play there. And so just imagine all the fun you would have with this USB gadget which just needs to be plugged in to your computer. It even has a scoreboard that has an LED display which would make you feel like you are playing the real thing. And yeah, it also has a time limit so you would feel the pressure and that rush of adrenaline that comes with each real basketball game.

Paula James is a 25-year-old online marketing executive at Gadget Epoint. The love for gadgets runs through her veins having grown up with a father who is into gadgets himself.

How To Find The Best Gadgets

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:19:00 +0000

Ah gadgets, I love them, take something that can be done in a number of ways, find the most pointless way of doing it and there you have the making of a good gadget. Why for example would you want to open a bottle of wine with a bottle opener that will cost you 2pounds when you can also do it with one that costs 50 times as much, or maybe one that’s built into your sandal or belt buckle.
But gadgets aren’t just about helping you get your bottle of wine open. They come in all shapes and sizes and some would say that the term covers the entire consumer electronics field. I am a gadget lover, ie to love all things gadgety.
Here are some of my more favourite pointless gadgets at the moment.
Glow Tap
This little gizmo fits onto taps and has an internal switch that lights up a set of LEDs when you turn on your tap transforming the stream of water into a waterfall of light. Rather than just as aesthetic effect, there’s a temperature sensor within the unit that can tell whether the water is cold or hot, and changes the colour of the light accordingly. Complete with a set of universal adaptors for most size taps, the glow flow tap is available now for 14. 99 pounds.
Moixa USBCELL batteries
The USBCELL as an environmentally-friendly alternative to normal AA batteries. The top of one side flips up to reveal a USB connector, and the battery simply plugs into an open port. It takes five hours to charge one of the cells if it was fully discharged; each battery has a capacity of 1300mAH. The USBCELL cost around 12. 99 pounds for two AA batteries.
Ion iED05 USB drum kit
Aimed at both beginners and experienced drummers, the Ion iED05 drum kit is a digital set-up that connects to your PC via USB. All you have to do is simply connect the adjustable drum kit to your USB port and you will have access to over 200 drum sounds that will work with the velocity-sensitive drum pads and cymbals, which react accurately to every hit. The kit even includes video tutorial software and a drumming game to allow you to play along to music to improve your performance. The Ion iED05 costs 129. 99 pounds.
Pleo
Pleo is the Robotic Camarasaurus Dinosaur from the co-creator of the Furby. The one-week old infant Camarasaurus from the late Jurassic period created by UGOBE (You Go Be) is an autonomous Life Form that advances through life stages and develops a unique personality through user interaction. Like Sony’s Aibo, if you treat him well and he’ll become friendly and outgoing, treat him badly and he’ll become timid or angry. Initially cautious, Pleo will walk around slowly to absorb his surroundings but may cry when frightened or scared. He will stretch when waking up and he may even stomp his foot if he gets angry. Man’s best friend had better watch out.
Star Trek “Communicator”
Flip up the grill, and you’ll be greeted with the lights and sounds Star Trek fans have come to know and love. As an added bonus, this replica is complete with voice clips from the actual series pre-loaded. Oh, what japes you’ll have listening to Spock ask you if you want an armed party beamed down, and just think of the thrills as you call the Enterprise and hear: “Bridge here, Captain”!

Shaun Parker writes Audio reviews, GPS Reviews, Green Gadgets, Latest Gadgets, Game Reviews, Hardware Reviews, Phone Reviews, Printer Reviews, Computer Software, Sports News and Home Cinema Reviews so that you can keep up to date with the latest technology products.

More New and Exciting Portable Lifestyle Gadgets for Your Consideration

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:18:47 +0000

Everyday, more and more new and exciting technology gadgets are shaping our lifestyles. In recent times, the technology community has been excited about many new portable devices. They have every reason to be excited, as you shall soon see. These portable gadgets serve many different purposes. They provide entertainment, allow people to connect to the Internet to do work, and may even be used as fancy wall displays. The Media Port UP300x Multimedia Headset is one such example. This is a standalone headset that allows an individual to enjoy music playback hands free. And when the manufacturers say hands free, they really mean it. You do not even have to touch the headset to perform any operations. There is a built-in motion sensor that will allow you to adjust volume, select files, playback, pause, etc. just by moving your head. Attached to the headset is a lightweight display device that provides a high quality image. Even those wearing glasses will have no problems operating this device. The internal memory of the multimedia headset comes in 4GB and 8GB. The amount of memory is enough for an individual to store thousands of songs. All popular playback formats are supported. There is even talk of a content distribution service that will allow the individual to download content directly from the gadget. This gadget looks set to be a winner among music and movie lovers on the go. Another example of an innovative device is the ASUS Ufoto. Traditionally, graphic display technology has only been used on big scale monitors. However, ASUS has discovered a way to run a tiny LCD monitor via the USB port. Enthusiasts have mentioned that this technology can be used as a photo frame. And ASUS gave the consumers exactly what they wanted. The ASUS Ufoto’s primary objective is to display photos. You can store over 700 photos in its built-in 128MB memory. If that’s not enough, you can always attach an external storage device, such as an USB flash drive. The Ufoto gadget will allow you to run slide shows automatically. While the slide show runs, you can even synchronize the show with MP3 music. The Ufoto digital photo frame can be left standing on a table or hanged on a wall. There is a rechargeable lithium battery that lasts for 6-8 hours, so there is no need to keep it plugged into an AC power source all the time. And because it is very small and light, it can be brought along so that family and friends can view hundreds of photos all at one time. Imagine having to bring along physical photo albums of over 700 photos while traveling! The weight must be unbearable. Another function of the ASUS Ufoto is that it can be used as a secondary monitor. The gadget can be plugged into any available USB port, and it can be used to add additional work space for the user. As you can see, consumers are spoilt for choice when it comes to portable devices. They come in such fanciful designs that it’s almost impossible not to give them any attention. Perhaps the best strategy is to stop fighting the temptations and give in to your desires. Your life will never be the same again with these devices.

For more information on the Media Port UP300x and the ASUS UFOTO UF735, please visit the Gadget Advisor blog.

Usb Gadgets: Just Plug Them In!

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:22:51 +0000

Oh the wonders of technology.

There have been quite some people who have been amazed with technology. Though there are some who are not usually gadgeteers, they still do get amazed when they get to witness some of the coolest gadgets there is in the market. Well, you do know that the market is full of these — from the most useful to the craziest ones.

Let’s now take a look at the gadgets that you could use with your PC. See, there are gadgets also known as USB gadgets. USB, as we all know, is a port in your computer. This actually stands for universal serial bus. This port in your computer allows you to connect to gadgets and other devices so that they could play right in your computer. Sometimes, there are gadgets which need power. Now, the USB port actually has some power which could give life to these gadgets.

In Gadget Epoint’s collection of USB gadgets, you would find the USB turntable. Yes. There is such a thing. Now, this is a real good one to have around. See, if your dad has quite a collection of old records, there is no need for you to throw them all out. If you have the USB turntable with you, all you need is connect this gadget to your computer. When you have done so, you could put in any of the records you have around. The gadget would convert any songs recorded in that vinyl and they would become an MP3 which you could now save in your computer. Nifty, right? You would not have to say goodbye to the old songs that generations before you have enjoyed.

USB gadgets are some of the most interesting ones that you could probably see in the market. Check out what Gadget Epoint has to offer.

Paula James is a 25-year-old online marketing executive at Gadget Epoint. The love for gadgets runs through her veins having grown up with a father who is into gadgets himself.