(or “What I learned at SLA…”)
Barbara Fullerton,
Manager Librarian Relations, 10-K Wizard
60 Gadgets in 60 Minutes….
Brian Neale,
IT Manager, Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP
Holly Pinto,
Director of Library Services, Holland & Hart LLP
Thank you to…
LEXISNEXIS & Jenny Kanji SLA Legal Division 10-K Wizard
Sponsors
What’s Coming…
• • • • • • • • Improved Blackberry (The Curve) or DEATH! Move over Treo: Foleo (and guess who Palm hired!!) Smartphones with 2 keyboards (Helio) Google cell phone?? Text messaging, text messaging, text messaging Military gadgets Touch Sensitive Tables (Microsoft’s Surface) Storing information in a totally new format (stopping and restarting light)
Some themes…
• • • • Revolutionary Connected Wireless Warm
Canon PowerShot S5 IS
• • • • • • 8.0 megapixels Large LCD screen New face-detection technology 12x optical zoom with image stabilization for distance shots LCD pops out and rotates for viewing at any angle Records high-quality video at 30fps with stereo sound at the push of a single button Release Date: July Price: $499
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B000Q304
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24kt Gold iPod
• If it is time to replace your iPod, you might want to consider upgrading to this model • Comes with a black or white front • If you can afford one of these, then features don’t matter to you • Price: $600-800
http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/apple_ipod_in_pure_ 24_carat_gold_as_precious_as_your_music.php
Treo 755
• • • • • • • • • • • • • 1.74” x 1.74” color touch screen Midnight Blue & Burgundy Palm OS - 29,000 applications. Versamail 3.5.4 (Push email) Integrated Google maps – Instant Messaging app (free) Bejeweled game Web, Documents to Go (pdf, MS) Speakerphone, Keyboard 1.3 megapixel camera/video 2.3 mm Slimmer & Lighter Bluetooth, EVDO, 1xRTT 128mb RAM, Mini SD (4gb max) Price: Sprint $279.99 + $100 rebate
http;//www.palm.com
Golan i.Tech Virtual Keyboard
• It’s finally here! • Uses Bluetooth technology to connect wirelessly to the user's handheld device • Infrared technology to project a full-size QWERTY keyboard onto a nearby flat surface • Sensors recognize keystrokes • Gives a familiar sound of fingers tapping a keyboard • Price: $170
http://www.vkb-support.com/
Palm Foleo
• It’s a computer for your cellphone! • Allows you to work on applications on the computer which then transfers them to your smartphone • Why?!! • Price: $499—Available this summer
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/top/palm-foleo-a-laptopfor-your-smartphone-264550.php
Harmon Kardon GPS-500
• Navigation + Entertainment Seemless Navigation • 4 inch wide screen display • Mini SD card – 4gb max • 5 hour battery • Playsforsure: MP3 • Jumps up to 3 feet • Price: $399.99
http://www.harmankardon.com/gps500/default.aspx
Clocky the Alarm Clock
• Alarm clock that runs away and hides when you don't wake up! • Clocky gives you one chance to get up • If you snooze, Clocky will jump off of your nightstand and wheel around your room looking for a place to hide • Alarm in random beeps • Jumps up to 3 feet • Price: $49.99
http://www.nandahome.com/products.clocky.html
Art Army Van iPod Dock
• Art Army Van is a modified plastic Mystery Machine toy • Removable rear CD rack, passenger seat-mounted speaker • iPod jack in the captain's chair • Price: $200
http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/30/ruh-roh-shaggy-artarmy-van-weds-ipod-dock-mystery-machine/
USB Warming Mouse Pad
• • • • • • • • • • Uses all USB ports! Made of wool and cotton Keeps hands warm – 10 degree increase for every 5 mins – Maximum 42 degrees. Easy as 1-2-3 Step 1- Plug-in Step 2 – Insert mouse Step 3 – Insert hand Viola! Price: $22 for Blue fish design
http:// www.coolest-gadgets.com
Garmin Nuvi: GPS
• Wide screen display: 4” • The display itself will be a 480 x 272 resolution • Same software as the 200 and 250 which includes: – JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock w/ time zones, currency & measurement converter, calculator • An anti-theft feature • Coming in the near future! • Price: $420
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=9160
Charging Station
• A sleek way to power up to four electronic devices at one time • Space-saving design easily recharges cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, and games via a surge-protected power strip concealed inside • Price: $149
http://www.frontgate.com/jump.jsp?sort=1&itemID=7747&itemType=PRODUCT&AS=1&keyword=charging%20station
Motorola MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Headphones
• Ultra light weight- less than 1 ounce. • Ideal workout partner! Wireless Bluetooth • Comfortable -Behind the ear w/ earbuds • True mobile music Integrates wireless mobile music with cell phone calls • Rechargeable • 6 hrs listening; 7 hrs talk • Price: $99.99
http://direct.motorola.com/ens/s9/Headset_Home.asp
The Future: Cellular-Book
• Rollable, foldable display, which extends to 5” • E-mail, RSS feeds and e-books • Load the device with music and podcasts • 4GB of storage • 10 days of battery life • Will be available in Italy
http://www.polymervision.com/News-Center/Press-Releases/TelecomItaliaandPolymerVisionannouncetheCE.html
Panasonic 103-inch Plasma TV--Panasonic TH-103PF9
• Panasonic TH-103PF9 • A Monster TV—for those of you who have extra space in your homes • Weight: 771 pounds, takes professional 3 hours to install • What ever happened to plug & play? • Price: $63,000
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/panasonics-103+inchplasma-reviewed-grandstanding-performance-253307.php
Apple iPhone
• 3 ½ inch multi-touch screen with proximity & light sensor • Virtual keyboard w/spellcheck • 2 megapixel camera • 4gb or 8gb • Mac OS X (closed), Video Ipod, Browser, Widgets, Email • Stereo Bluetooth 2.0 / WiFi / Quad-band GSM with EDGE • 3.5 inch headphone jack • 5 hrs Talk/Video, 12 hrs music Battery not removable • Price: AT&T $499/$599 – June 29 launch
http:// www.apple.com
Helio: the Ocean
• Has two keypads! • 2.4-inch display • 200 megabytes of internal memory for video, audio recordings, & media files • 2 megapixel camera • GPS and USB • Memory, memory, memory • Will give iPhone a run for its money • Just released! • Price: $295
http://www.helio.com/#homepage
LG Prada Phone
• Prada phone by LG features such multimedia functions as a camera, video player and MP3 music player • unique advanced touch interface that completely eliminates the conventional keypad— • For those who have everything • Price: $780—Not available in US yet
http://www.pradaphonebylg.com/
TRIVIA!!
According to yesterday’s USA Today, How many iPhones will Apple sell by 2011?
100 Million!
aXbo Sleep Phase Alarm Clock
• Monitors your sleep cycles • Non-evasive terry cloth wrist band monitors • Alarm clock goes off when you have reached a light sleep / wake up phase which is closest to your desired time • Variety of sounds • Monitors up to two people • Operates as normal alarm too. • Rechargeable batteries • Price: $250
http://www.axbo.com
Grillin’ & Chillin’: iGrill
• Tired of going out for lunch? • Fill your office with the smells of cooked meat! • Cooks a hamburger in almost 2 minutes! • Start your grill from any Internet connection • Works on your computer’s USB port • Price: $99.99
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/looflirpa/igrill.shtml
Enoround from the Enomatic Wine Systems
• Great way to bring people into the library! • 16 bottle round kiosk, 2 customers served at once • Automatically self cleans after every serving • Prevents oxidation of the wine • Precisely controls the volume of wine served, so you don’t overserve anyone • Price: Not available on websiteavailable in US
http://www.enomatic.it/index1.html
Eye-Fi
• • • • SD Card format 1 GB Memory (Storage) + WiFi all in one card! Automatically uploads your photos to the Internet or your PC… or Costco for printing Wireless – No cords! Need less memory for your camera Configure using your web broswer. Price: Not yet available
http://www.eye.fi
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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7
• Is your boss yelling at you? Are your clients frustrating you? Construction in your library or information center?
• Knock out the noise!
• 85% noise cancellation • Rated 9 out of 10 by Wired • Price: $139.99
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4153680&JRSource=nsa&nsa=1
Slingbox PRO
• Watch and control up to three standard definition and one high definition video devices anywhere you go • Using an Internet connected computer or mobile device, you can watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable box, or satellite receiver around town or around the globe • Never be separated from your favorite TV shows, sports broadcasts, breaking news stories, digital video recordings, or video on demand • Price: $250—Available in US
http://us.slingmedia.com/page/home
Phone Labs Dock-N-Talk
• Universal cell phone docking station & charger • Supports 1,100 models • Home wired & cordless phones use your cell phone service / minutes • Caller ID / SMS messages supported • Switch seemlessly between cell and home phones • Bluetooth option – no cords • Price: $149.99, no other fees
http://www.phonelabs.com
USB Missile Launcher
• • • • • • • • • • Need to let out some frustrations? Annoyed at people? Holds three foam missiles Missile Command is on desktop Use mouse to control the launcher Rotates, tilts and fires USB activated with software: Windows 2000 & XP Simulates a radar tracking screen Requires 3 AA Batteries Price: $39.95
http://www.gadgets.co.uk/item/USBMISSILE/USBMissile-Rocket-Launcher.html
Walkman-Style Brain Scanner
• Lightweight, portable brain scanner that enables users to keep tabs on their mental activity during the course of their daily lives • Rechargeable battery-operated mind reader relies on Hitachi’s so-called “optical topography” technology, which interprets mental activity based on subtle changes in the brain’s blood flow • Real time brain activity data can be stored on a flash drive or sent to a computer for instant analysis • Drawbacks—makes you look like a dweeb • Not available yet
http://www.pinktentacle.com/2007/05/walkman-style-brain-scanner/
Sansa Connect
• Simple Wireless WiFi music player • Tied to Yahoo Unlimited & Launchcast for music downloads and streaming Internet radio • Supports MP3, WMA • Large 2.2” screen, easy to navigate • Browse your pictures from Flickr • 4gb memory w/ Mini SD • 3.5” high 1.8” wide .6” thick • No recording, FM, Sharing • Software upgrade capable • 6-12 hr battery life • Price: $249.99 + subscription
http://www.sandisk.com
General Dynamics' GoBook MR-1
• • • • • • • • • • • Do you ever drop your PC? Set it on fire? Leave it out in the cold? This laptop is for you! Rugged, reduces sunlight reflection Standard laptop with wi-fi Touchscreen Weighs 2 pounds Size of a jewelry box Just released on Monday Price: N/A
http://techreport.com/onearticle.x/12602
The Hamster Powered Paper Shredder
• The ultimate in green power • Imagine all the recycling you could promote • Helps exercise your little friend • Price: Not on the market yet
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2007/04/hamster_powered.html
Tornado File Transfer Cable
• • • Pocket sized, 4.8 ounces Retractable 4 ft USB cable USB 2.0 (600% faster than thumb drive) • Program autoloads onto each PC for drag and drop transfer • Great for moving to new PC or backing up (Laptop to Desktop)
Anyone backup anymore????
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Bundled with PC Eraser Windows 98SE-Vista Price: $59.99
http:// www.datadrivethru.com
Tooth Tunes
• Having troubles getting your children to brush their teeth? • Bristles touch your teeth and music begins! • Chip in handle plays for 2 minutes, enough time to clean those pearly whites! • Comes in blue, pink, green • Choose from High School Musical, Queen, Beach Boys, Hilary Duff, Smash Mouth, etc. • Price: $9.99
http://www.hasbro.com/toothtunes/
TV Remote Control Gun
• One way to vent your frustrations because there is nothing to watch • Has a realistic gunshot sound when you change the channel • No need for gun license • Might cut down on who is really in charge of the remote control • Price: $49
http://www.bimbambanana.com/index.php ?p=&side=visProd&prod_id=336
Freshly Baked USB Drives
• Price:
• 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB • Price to be determined
http://www.vavolo.com/freshlybakedusb.asp
Rubber Man Web Camera
• Rotatable head, body to adjust any angle • Adjustable lens for picture focusing • Snap Shot trigger button • Video Conferencing, works on MSN, Skype, ICQ etc. • Resolution: VGA 640 x 480 • Focus: 5cm ~ infinity • Support OS: Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE • Price: $19.00
http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0645
Nintendo Gameboy Platform Shoes
• For those Gameboy freaks on your list • Could be accessorized further • Able to make you taller and more noticeable • Price: Not available
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/they.re-real/nintendogameboy-platform-shoes-261882.php
RIM BlackBerry Curve (aka BlackBerry 8300)
• Smallest & Lightest with QWERTY keyboard and 2.5”diagonal screen • Trackball navigator • Spellchecker / 45 Ringtones / MP3 • 2 megapixel camera 5x digital zoom, flash, portrait mirror • Assign photos to contacts • Quad band GSM/GPRS • 64MB memory / Micro SD card slot • Bluetooth stereo wireless / 3.5” jack • 240 mins talk time • Price: AT&T $199.99
http:// www.wireless.att.com
Laptop Stand
• • • • • • • • • Light Compact Fits any laptop Slip-proof “Lazy Susan” 360 degrees 6 typing angles Great for improved ergonomics Easy screen viewing Price: $59.95
http://www.laptopdesk.net/
Hands Free Cell Phone Kit
• Bluetooth not your thing? • Simple, easy and convenient • Free your hands for other tasks—like driving • Price: $4
http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/22/cant-affordbluetooth-try-this-cell-phone-accessory/
PaperIQ Digital Pen For Blackberry
• Frees you from the keyboard • Enter digital note, emails, contact or tasks • Handwriting converted to text you can send from your Blackberry. • Digital copies saved as PDF on a secure website. • Requires special paper and subscription to recognition and storage service. • Bluetooth wireless • Blackberry 4.0.2 or higher • Price: $299.99
http ://www.paperiq.com
TRIVIA!!
Which gadget manufacturer recently announced that a former top Apple iPod engineer is becoming their Executive Chairman?
Palm, Inc. - Jon Rubinstein
Digital Microscope
• High quality images and video and display them on your PC using a simple USB connection • Simple plug & play operation with software allows you to magnify objects and view them on your PC • Up to 200X • Take snapshots and time-lapse movies • Manipulate images with drawing and painting tools • Price: $179.00
http://www.popgadget.net/2007/04/usb_digital_mic.php
ElectroLaserPlasma
• What a way to keep your circulation policy enforced! • Laser-induced plasma channel (LIPC) that can conduct electricity • You break the stream and— ZAP—you are electrocuted and possibly still alive • Government use only
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/portal-denial-systemelectroplasmalaser-261936.php
Iliad
• • • • • • • • Not just an e-book Read / Write as on paper Take notes and annotate. Transfer to from PC – share Download e-books & digital subscriptions 8.1 inch screen / Grayscale Low power consumption 64mb RAM / WiFi / Ethernet Price: $699.99
http://www.irextechnologies.com/products/iliad
Google Voice Local Search
• Free 411 service that gives you local business results over the phone • Voice activated • Directory info from Yellowpages • Experimental stages • Price: no charge
1-877-GOOG-411 (1-877-466-4411) 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411)
http://labs.google.com/goog411/shortcuts.html
iRosary Headphones
• Bring religion to the younger believers • Easy to use and accessible, moveable parts • Fashion forward too • Price: Not available
http://www.yankodesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=2033
Jawbone
• Bluetooth Headset • Excellent sound quality – DARPA Noise Shield technology • Ergonomic and lightweight • Includes earloop and earbud • 6 hrs talk time • Silver, Black & Red • Price: $99.99
http:// www.jawbone.com
Smart Eyewear
• Diabetes control • Forget those needles-wear color shifting sensor contacts • Developing at U of Pittsburgh • Check blood-sugar levels by glancing in a mirror • Contacts change color • Sugar level is too low: red; geen signals an appropriate sugar level; blue indicates too much sugar • Coming: The Future
http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/feature_ent.html?id=03997d84cc0311d6f4e46ed9fe800100
Mad Dog Speakers
• Have your tunes protected by the Mad Dogs • Ferocious and menacing • Cheer up your favorite canine lover with a pair of these • Price: $20
http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/01/mad-dogspeakers-for-your-pc/
More Warm Items…
• Price: $19.99 each
http:// www.vavolo.com
Mind-Melting: Luke’s Binoculars
• Go Star Wars…named after Luke Skywalker • Range of 1,000 to 10,000 meters, compared to the current generation of 3,000 to 1,000 meters • 120-degree field of view and be able to spot moving vehicles as far as 10 kilometers away • Developed by Darpa • Soldier's brain can be monitored in real time, with an EEG picking up "neural signatures" that indicate target detection • Transmitting signals back through the binoculars, the soldier would be alerted to the threat, and focus his or her attention on the target • Available: near future
http://www.darpa.mil/
LG iPod Docking Washing Machine
• New, hot washing machine coming soon from LG • Comes with an MP3 player dock • You can rock out while you wash your clothes • Wonder if there will be an enhanced volume control or if the washing machine will charge your player while you wash • In development
http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/28/thelg-ipod-dock-also-washes-clothes/
D.A.V.E. Technology
• • • • • • • • • 10-20gb Wireless storage Size of cell phone Bluetooth or wireless connections Technology is open source Great for music and video storage 2500 songs or 21 hours of video Rechargeable battery – 10 hrs streaming, 14 days standby Aimed at cell phone manufacturers Price: to be determined
http:// www.seagate.com
Overwhelmed?
• • • • • • • Find the gadgets that fit your environment Research the product Fits into your budget Consider new products Know your learning curve If it is broken should you fix it or replace it Beware of First Generation technology
Looking for Gadgets
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