And you thought gadgets were only for the kitchen!
SWALL APRIL 3rd, 2003
Susan Skyzinski, Library Relations Consultant; LexisNexis Barbara Fullerton, Manager of Library Services; Locke Liddell & Sapp
Copyright@2003
What is a Gadget?
Small device Specialized Mechanical Electronic Practical use Novelty
Canesta Keyboard
• Thin air keying • Convenience of a full-sized keyboard • Smart phones, cell phones, PDAs, or other mobile or wireless devices • Wireless • Small, easy to use • Includes mouse • Tracks finger movement • Price: N/A
http://www.canesta.com/
Pentax Digibino
Digital camera combined with Binoculars!
Connect with TV
0.8 megapixel 16 MB RAM (storing 100 pictures) 7x magnification lense Manual focus
Price: $400
http://digigraphica.com/pentax/digibino.shtml
Olympus EYE TREK
• The first portable wide-screen cinema plug into DVD, Camcorder, PC or Gaming Device • It's a 62" big-screen the size of a pair of sunglasses • Crystal clear stereo sound
http://ww.olympus.com
• Ultracompact, easy to wear and weighs 85 g • Price: $249 - $1200
Orbitor Electronic Listening
Hear conversations from 300’
Record up to 12 seconds on the digital chip for playback
The viewfinder has a 10 X prism optical system to bring the observed subject right up close.
http://www.gadgetuniverse.com
Full size headphones is included Price: $69.99
The Sparrow
Onboard battery charger Vehicle registers, insures and parks as a motorcycle 1350 lbs. curb weight, 72-inch wheel base, 57 inches vehicle height 70 mph top speed, 20-40 mile range Price: $14,900
M-Systems DiskOnKey
Keychain USB storage device 8MB-128 MB No separate power supply or battery required Security support options Price: $39-$139 http://www.diskonkey.com
Voice Badge
• Like an ID badge • Less than 2 oz. • Text messaging • Voice activated • Works like a walkie-talkie • Price: N/A
http://www.vocera.com/products/products.shtm
TiVo Series 2 Digital Recorder
Record 80 hours of shows Instant replay Search for favorite shows, actors TiVo service required
Tapeless! Works with cable & satellite Able to pause live TV No auto commercial skip http://www.tivo.com/2.0.asp Price: $349.99 plus service
Coolpad
• Pad to go under computer • Keeps your lap from getting burned by your laptop • Price: $20
http://www.roadtools.com
Printer Friendly Cell Phones
NOKIA & H-P together Design application
Connect using Bluetooth
Soon to be used in cameras
Will be in all NOKIA’s 36 Series
Price: TBA
http://www.forum.nokia.com/main/1,35452,1_36,00.html
TRIVIA
WHEN WAS THE FIRST ELECTRONIC COMPUTER BUILT?
Dr. Fix and Clean
• Dr. Clean works in seconds, removing finger prints, dust, stains and minor scratches on all types of CD's
• Dr. Clean forms a protective layer to protect against future damage • Price: $39.95
http://www.skymall.com
Compaq TC1000
Windows XP Future of Etch-it-sketch
Digital ink 30-60 GB Long life battery Works like a laptop 3 pounds Wireless & flexible Price: $2200
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/tabletpc/
Multiflash Digital Media Reader/Writer
• Reads & Writes data from CompactFlash IBM Microdrives, MMC Sony Memory Sticks and more… • Great for transferring photo files
http://www.acomdata.com
• Price: as low as $40
Table Tote
Portable workstation for laptops & LCDs 2.6 lbs. & can support up to 18 lbs. Slide In-Out Mouse Tray Document Holder Folds for Easy Carry Adjust from 13 inches to 29 inches in height top can slide adjust to 21 inches wide Price: $49.95
http://www.pctabletote.com/product.htm
Clear Guard Screen Protector
•Razor-thin, durable, easily adheres to PDA screen •Shields screen from scratches
•Improves handwriting recognition
•Reduces glare. •Price: $9.00 http://www.newtonelectronics.com
Blackberry 6510
Digital cell phone Long-range digital walkietalkie feature Email features Built-in microphone & speaker
Wireless web
Full keyboard Large screen
Nextel Network
Price: $499 + service http://www.blackberry.net
Netgear Wireless Router
• Smart Wizard auto-installation • Works with PCs and MACs • 802.11b wireless freedom • Firewall, 128-bit encryption and parental controls • FREE privacy software • Exceptional customer service/support • Price: $ 69.00
http://www.netgear.com
Fossil Wrist PDA w/Palm
Infrared interface downloads the information from main handheld applications into your Wrist PDA Touchscreens
Infrared port 2MBs Customized watch faces, drop down menus Price: TBA
http://www.fossil.com/Tech/TechPDAPalmInfo.asp?Tier1=Tech
GoBook MAX
•700 MHz Pentium III processor •20 GB shock-mounted hard drive •Stylus-directed touchscreen •Die-cast magnesium case
•Nite-view keyboard
•Water-resistant up to 4 inches of rain/hour
http://www.gobookmax.com
•Lifetime warranty •Price: $4,495
Nokia 3650
Smartphone Plays music & digital video Still imaging MPEG, RealAudio, RealVideo 4 MB RAM Wireless messaging Loud speakers XTML browser Not available in US
http://www.nokia.com/nokia/0,15 22,,00.html?orig=/phones/3650/
TRIVIA
What year was the T.V invented?
Sharp MT-AV1
•TV and music •Video = MPEG-4 •Audio = MP3 or G.726 •123,000-pixel 3-inch transmission color LCD •55 minutes/video or 81 minutes/audio •Rechargeable battery= 1 hour/video or 3.5 hours/audio
http://www.sharp.co.jp/pav/present.html
•Price: $299
Vivitar Vivicam 10
On-the-spot camera 0.3 megapixels Autoflash Movie recorder Stores 64 images
USB connection Great resolution! Price $60.00
http://www.perfectcollectibles.com/vivitar2/ index.cfm?action=promo&pc=eunihomevivi10
SWANN Wireless PenCam
• 60m transmission
range to the receiver • View from TV, VCR,
or security monitor
• Pinhole camera lens • Quality color images • Built-in transmitter • One-year warranty
http:/www.swann.com
• Price: $399
SEIKO Inklink
Instantly capture your handwriting or drawings directly to your handheld, laptop, or desktop PC Works on ordinary paper up to legal size and easily clips onto 50 page tablets Price: $99.95 http://www.seiko.com
CardCam
•Size of stack of 3 credit cards – 1.3 oz. •64MB built-in RAM •Maximum Resolution 1280x960
click on image for full view
•Rechargeable lithiumion battery •AutoBrite •Point and Click
http://www.americas.creative.com
•No flash
•Price: $81
iseepet
Realtime communication with your pet Call your pet Feed your pet Watch your pet All thru the Internet or Mobile phone Price: $620. Available in Japan
http://www.iseepet.com/
Snapsync
•Save and share contact info between PC and cell phone •Side-by-side lists •Compatible with most cell phones •Downloadable upgrades
•WIN98, Me, 2000, or XP
•MSOutlook 98, 2000 or 2002
http://www.futuredial.com
•Price: $37.95
Wireless Stylistic 3500
500MHz Intel® Celeron™ processor, 256MB SDRAM, and a 15GB hard drive Brightness-enhanced TFT color LCD and a liquidfilled digitzer to work well outdoors as well as indoors 56K1 V.90 modem and a 10/100Mbs Ethernet module Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional Price: $3559
http://www.fujitsupc.com
•Sends a stealth e-mail message to an e-mail address •Worldwide tracking and recovery •Can't be removed by unauthorized parties •Cannot be removed via normal format or fdisk http://www.pcphonehome.com commands •Compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP •Price: $29.95/computer
GOTOMYPC.COM
Access your pc anywhere Setup account Remote access via Internet Secured connection No additional software 24/7
Price: $19.95/month
https://www.gotomypc.com
iGesture Pad
•Advanced Mouse •Gesture recognition •USB interface •Manual color-coded for Windows, MAC, Linux http://www.fingerworks.com •Price: $189
Magnifico
No more squinting Clips on any PDA Lightweight & compact Price: $29.99
http://www.officeonthegogo.com/
Auravision EluminuX Illuminated Keyboard
•Internal lighting
•Totally visible in dark or low-lit areas •Compatibility – WIN 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP •Price: $99.99
http://www.thinkgeek.com
Lind Travel Outlet Adapter
International Works in most common countries Indicator lights when voltage is present 1 year warranty Model #PROEM00003
Price: $19.99
http://lindelectronics.com/cgi-bin/store/shop.cgi/!ORDERID!/other/ PROEM-00003/dbx_gen_detail_product/
Infoglobe Caller ID
•Caller ID - up to 76 records •Message waiting indicator
•Real-time Clock
•Floating Messages (up to 36 characters) •Built-in year-round and holiday greetings •100-year calendar •Automatic Daylight Savings Time Adjustment •Price: $39.99
http://www.infoglobe.com
Replay TV 5040
Tapeless
Skip recorded commercials
Video streaming room-to-room
Internet video sharing
Up to 320 hours of recording time (depends on model) Price: $249 http://www.sonicblue.com/default2.asp
TRIVIA
What year was the typewriter first marketed?
i2eye Broadband Videophone
•Home videoconferencing connected to any telephone and TV
•30 frames/second
•Video – 352 x 288 pixels •Calls are recordable using VCR or DVD-R •No PC required •24/7 customer support http:/www.dlink.com •Price: $299.99
Accuweather.com
If you like watching the Weather Channel, this is for you! Alerts setup for PDAs or computers
Satellite maps
43,000 zip codes Weather summaries
Price: FREE
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/iwxpage/adc/mobile/index.htm
Flylight
•Plugs into USB port
•Uses less that 90 seconds/hour of battery charge
•LED lasts over 100,000 hours •5-year warranty •Price: $19.99
http://www.kensington.com
Dual Screen 2-VU
Two touch screens Screens 12” or 15”
View 2 different documents at the same time!
Windows XP or 2000 30 GB hard drive or higher; P4 processor On-screen keyboard or wireless keyboard Wireless network Price: $4075 http://dualscreen.com/
Matsucom onHand
•Can store up to 2 MB
•Full-function calendar
•Address Book & File Manager •Download maps
•Synchs with Outlook, Palm Desktop, ACT, & Lotus Organizer
•Supports WIN 95/98/ME, NT 4.0/2000 and XP http://matsucomusa.com •RS232 Serial Com Port to PC
•Price: $ 179
GoVideo DVR5100
DVD & VCR Plays videos, cds, MP3, CDRs Watch a DVD while recording a TV show Dolby digital sound S-Video & composite video outputs for highend connection Child-lock Price: $269 http://www.sonicblue.com/shop/_templates/ item_main.asp?model=124&cat=8
Timex Ironman GPS Watch
•GPS transceiver calulates speed & distance & transmits to watch
•GPS sensor straps to arm
•Countdown timer •2 time zones •Synchronized to GMT •Metrics or US distance http://www.timex.com •Distance accuracy better than 95% •Price: $179
Nomad Jukebox Zen
20GB 14 hours continuous play Compact MP3 player Quick charge battery Create your own playlists Price: $350
http://www.nomadworld.com/products/jukebox_zen/
KidSmart™ Vocal Smoke Detector
•Record customized messages for children or elderly •“Best of Innovations Award” – 2003 International Consumer Electronics Show •Price: NA http://www.kidsmartdetector,com
Ultra Cordless Optical Mouse
25-ft radio range PC or Mac Transmits optical data at 80hz Rechargeable batteries Scroll wheel USB Price: $75 http://www.bits.com/i-software/103809.html
Tonight’s Menu Intelligent Oven
•Refrigerated microwave oven •Food held at 40 degrees until cooking begins
•Accessed and controlled in real-time by cell phone or internet
http://www.tmio.com
•Available early 2004
IO Personal Digital Pen
Bionic Pen Optical sensor Record everything you write and transfer to your computer Records 40 pages It’s also a pen! Price: $199.95
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?countryid=19&languageid=1
Sony’s RoomLink
•Network Media Receiver
•TV programs, photos, video, and audio stored on VAIO PCs can be viewed on a TV screen
•Graphic menu on TV •Wired or wireless •Requires VAIO PC and GigaPocket http://sony.com
•Price: $199.99
Palm’s Tungsten T
Pocket PC Crisp 65,000+ Color Screen Slides open to reveal keyboard Voice Recorder / Headphone Jack Bluetooth enabled for wireless Internet Microsoft products Price: $399/not including service http://www.palm.com/products/ handhelds/tungsten-t/
RFID –
Radio Frequency ID Tags
Next Generation Barcodes “Smart Labels” Various shapes, sizes, read ranges. Update tags on-the-fly Instant automatic Check-in / Check-out Fixed or Mobile scanning Multiple Items scanned simultaneously
Reduction of Lost items
Scalable http://www.ti-rfid.com Evaluation kit: $800
Updates
IPAQ now has a PDA that is secured by fingerprint reader OQO (inventors of the palm held computer) has dropped off the face of the earth In a recent poll, people are becoming more frustrated with technology. The reason: updates, updates, updates
Gadget Websites
Palm Pilot: http://www.palmpilot.com Palm Software: http://www.palm.com/support/downloads/ Internet Daily: http://www.internet.com Gadget Alert: http://cgi.zdnet.com The Gadgeteer: http://www.the-gadgeteer.com Sharper Image: http://www.sharperimage.com TechnoGadgets: http://www.technogadgets.com Today’s Technologies: http://www.todaystechnologies.net/ Gadget Universe: http://www.gadgetuniverse.com/
Mobile Computing Online: http:/www.mobilecomputing.com
CNET Shopper: http://shopper.cnet.com (Compares prices of
items with other vendors and provides alerts when prices drop)
Gadget Vendors
PC Connection: http://www.pcconnection.com Microwarehouse: http://www.warehouse.com CDW: http://www.cdw.com Insight: http://www.insight.com Outpost: http://www.outpost.com
The Nerds: http://www.thenerds.net
Think Geek: http://www.thinkgeek.com
And you thought gadgets were only for the kitchen!
That’s All Folks!
Questions?