60 Gadgets in 60 Minutes
Or How many gadgets can I take before my mind blows up?
Barbara Fullerton, Manager of Librarian Relations, 10-K Wizard
Wi-Fi Detector Shirt
Shows signal strength for 802.11b or 802.11g Animated decal is removable Batteries are hidden Available only in black for that strong signal Price: $29.99
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/generic/991e/ 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
Cable Cat
Untangle your cable Give a gift to your cat loving friends Cute Price: $7
http://www.popgadget.net/2007/06/a_cable_cat_for_1.php
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Death of a Cell Phone
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Revisit: Blackjack
Mobile OS 1.3 pixel camera Phone: clarity Calendar: needs work Easy to use Download music, videos Price: $199 Coming: BlackJack II
http://www.samsungblackjack.com/
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BlackJack II
VideoShare Enhanced RSS reader Built-in GPS International Quad-Band 2 megapixel camera Runs Mobile OS 6 Price: N/A Available next year?
http://www.samsungmobileusa.com/blackjackII/ 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
Instant Messaging
Choose your weapon (application) Large number of online and offline instant messengers, as well the various protocols supported by each Not much difference between each except in interface and supported protocols Price: No charge
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http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/instant_ messaging_round-up.php MLW 2007
iCharge for iPod
Inexpensive, small, efficient & simple way No need to carry a heavy gadget Use with most models Key ring convenience Requires 1 9 volt battery Anytime, anywhere recharging on the go Price: $15
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http://www.thinkdifferentstore.com
March of the Treos
http://www.palm.com/us/products/index.html 12/06/2007
680, 700p, 700w, 700wx, 750 & 755p Depends on service 680: Palm OS 700 & 750: Windows Mobile OS 6 755p: slimmer, lighter, and easier, & has 1.3 megapixels‟ camera (Sprint) Price: $299-$499 +plan
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TRIVIA
When looking at Treo models, do you know what the p and w mean?
Palm OS and Windows Mobile OS
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Clocky the Alarm Clock
http://www.nandahome.com/products.clocky.html 12/06/2007
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 & looks for a place to hide Alarm in random beeps Jumps up to 3 feet Price: $49.99
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Art Army Van iPod Dock
Art Army Van is a modified plastic Mystery Machine toy Removable rear CD rack, passenger seatmounted 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/ 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
USB Warming Mouse Pad
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com
Uses all USB ports Made of wool and cotton Keeps hands warm – 10 degree increase for every 5 mins – Maximum 42 degrees Step 1- Plug-in Step 2 – Insert mouse Step 3 – Insert hand Price: $22
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Apple iPhone
http://www.apple.com/iphone/ 12/06/2007
Future of smartphones is here! 3.5” multi-touch screen with proximity & light sensor Virtual keyboard w/spellcheck 2 megapixel camera Mac OS X (closed), Video Ipod, Browser, Widgets, Email Stereo Bluetooth 2.0 / WiFi / Quad-band GSM with EDGE Price: $399 4 gb/$499 8gb
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Helio: the Ocean
http://www.helio.com/#homepage 12/06/2007
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 For those liking to blog, twitter, etc. Price: $295/$50 for holiday
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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
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http://www.hasbro.com/toothtunes/
Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Headset
http://www.jawbone.com/
12/06/2007
Voted one of the best tech tools in 2007 Noise-canceling technology Matches outline of face Hands-free conversations Light-weight & stable Noise shield enabled Colors: black, gray or red Price: $99.99
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Golan i.Tech Virtual Keyboard
http://www.vkb-support.com/ 12/06/2007
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
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DID YOU KNOW…
That charging your cell phone in your car, drains the life of the cell phone’s battery?
USB Missile Launcher
Need to let out some frustrations? Annoyed at people? Holds 3 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
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http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/usb-missilelauncher/index.html
Penguin Tea Timer
Built-in timer: 1-20 minutes Sling the tea bag over the beak Penguin lowers the bag into the water and lifts it out when the time‟s up Price: $14.99
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http://www.harrietcarter.com/index.cfm/fuseactio n/product.detail/productID/4950aef6-f061-425284f1-d997a66aa342
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TRIVIA
The Soundabout was the original name used to market this device that was first introduced in 1979….
Sony Walkman portable personal stereo player
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Take TV: SanDisk
http://www.take.tv/ 12/06/2007 http://www.fanfare.com/
A storage device to take video files from your computer and watch them on your TV Like a USB flash drive you plug it into computer and transfer files onto it Download TV Shows and movies from SanDisk Once your files are on the device, place it on its TV docking station & use the remote control to start playing your videos Price: $100/4gb & $150/8 gb
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Casio CD/DVD Thermal Printer
No need for a permanent marker Uses LightScribe Connected to a computer Runs on 8 AA batteries or AC adapter Prints (200 dpi) via thermal transfer directly to blank discs Price: $60
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http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Disc-Title-PrinterCW-E60/dp/B000JKSRHE?ie=UTF8&s=officeproducts&qid=1196268859&sr=8-5
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AutumnWave OnAir GT
Transform your PC into HDTV and TiVo Pull down over-the-air HD signals for live viewing Antenna captures both analog Y digital signals Comes with remote & case Remote needs additional configuration Uses Windows Media Center software Price: $179
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http://www.autumnwave.com/ http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx MLW 2007
buymytronics
Get rid of old gadgets! New, Used, Broken Payment w/in 48 hours iPod, iPhone, Nintendo, Microsoft, Zune, Sony or PSP Game Console, iPod Classic, Touch, Video, Photo, Nano, Mini, Zune 2 and 1, Wii, DS Lite, Game Cube, Playstation 3, 2 and 1, X-Box, X-Box 360, PSP game consoles Coming soon: laptops, cell phones, cameras, etc.
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owned and operated by HANA LLC
http://www.buymytronics.com/
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Kindle from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FI73 MA/ref=pd_sl_aw_manual-1_kindle1_40650458_1 12/06/2007
Much talk about this! On the cover of Newsweek Wireless reading device Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing Buy a book & it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than 1 minute More than 90,000 books Top U.S. newspapers Weighs only 10.3 ounces Holds over 200 titles Long battery life & fully recharges in 2 hours Price: $399
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Palm Centro
2-inch touchscreen, w/ 320 x 320 resolution and fairly high pixel density Palm OS: voice, text, email, IM and Web, names and numbers, photos and video Price: $99 "instant discount, mail-in rebate, and qualifying two-year Sprint service agreement
http://www.palm.com/us/products/ smartphones/centro/# 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
Cell Phone Jammers
SH066P
CX-200
http://www.globalgadgetuk.com/Personal.htm http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?u=http://www.rakut en.co.jp/osamanoidea/100060/289222/ 12/06/2007
Jam phones surrounding you Illegal in U.S. Up to 50 feet Works on worldwide networks Expensive Illegal in U.S. Buy Indoor/Outdoor modules Price: SH066 $260; CX200 $71 Available UK, Japan
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PowerSquid Calamari Edition
Forget the power strip go for the power squid! Avoid “wall wart” plugs that cover outlets Great for sharing Easily isolate power cords Price: $70 (cheaper versions too)
http://www.powersquid.net
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MX Air
Wireless, cordless Uses laser Rechargeable Range: 30‟ When you pick it up, suite of media controls appear Fast recharge Use it like a remote Price: $150
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice _pointers/mice/devices/3443&cl=us,en 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
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
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http://www.bimbambanana.com/index.php ?p=&side=visProd&prod_id=336
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 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
BlackBerry Curve (aka BlackBerry 8300)
http://www.wireless.att.com 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
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
Canon: Rebel XT
Canon has eco-friendly products! Uses 35 percent less power than the 300D model Low-power circuit design 13 percent lighter 8MP D-SLR features a 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen, 14-frame burst mode Price: $480
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http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act= ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=11154 MLW 2007
TRIVIA
What two computer companies are merging?
Gateway & Acer
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Brookstone Digital Photo Wallet
http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?pid=568501 12/06/2007
Photo viewer Fits into leather wallet for men & women Stores more than 50 photos Full color LCD Panel Easy USB photo transfer from your PC Rechargeable Price: $50
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CarMD
Handheld device Helps drivers get roadtrip ready Solves check engine light PC software ids solutions and repair costs For 1996-current vehicles Price: $89.99
http://www.carmd.com/Order/BuyNowCustom.aspx 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
Canon PowerShot Camera
SD1000, 7.1MP 3X Zoom 17 Shooting modes, including 8 Special Scene modes Redeye correction Focus is fast and sharp photo-quality 15 x 20inch prints Price: $199
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http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShotSD1000-Digital-Optical/dp/B000NK8EWI
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Epson Stylus Photo 1400
http://www.epson.com/cgibin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?oid=63066043 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
13”x19” enlargements Hi-Def ink for great photos Professional quality Automatically adjusts color and lighting Prints directly onto CD/DVDs/Photo paper Price: $299.99
DID YOU KNOW…
That it takes Google anywhere from a few months to a few years to update its images on Google Earth?
MP3 Clip by Coby
Take your digital music with you wherever you go Features USB 2.0 for ultrafast file transfers, and builtin, spring-loaded back that allows you to clip it wherever is most convenient 1 GB internal flash drive allows up to 300 songs Comes in different colors Includes a pair of stereo headphones, a USB adapter, and a headphone adapter Price: $29.99
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http://www.cobyusa.com/_en/prod_item.php?item= MPC582&pcat=portaudio&pscat=mp3&pscat2= MLW 2007
USB Clip Light
For PC or Laptop Cool light tube Flexible The fish is the clip Price: $10
http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0182 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
LAME
Rip better MP3s Voted best Encorder iLas software for Mac ExactAudio for PC Developed in 1998 and still being tweaked today Price: Free
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Lame_Encoder.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAME
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Bionic Rocketry
Rocket powered Successfully developed and tested Only 2 joints Curls and lifts 20-25 lbs. Engineers at Vanderbilt Helps the next generation of Super Soldiers Price: $30M Coming: 2009
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http://www.msnbc.m sn.com/id/20496850/
Knicks Cable Holder
http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestylegems/search/search/product/knicks-cable-holder-colors1/?tx_ttproducts_pi1%5BbackPID%5D=544&swords=cab le%2520holder 12/06/2007
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No more loose cables Small clip made from metal & plastic that easily attaches to the edge of desk On the end is a small opening that will accommodate any cable Available in red or orange Price: $11/comes in 2 sizes
Solio Hybrid 1000
Charger with a built-in solar panel Rated at a 1.5-to 5-watt output Use to charge your mobile phone, MP3 player, or GPS unit With 1 hour of sunlight, the Hybrid 1000 provides up to 15 minutes of talk time on a phone & and 40 minutes of an MP3 player Features a built-in clip to attach to a bag or backpack Price: $79.95
http://store.solio.com/s.nl/it.A/id.80/.f?s c=7&category=109
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Logitech VX Nano Cordless Mouse
Small USB receiver For laptops USB tucks into the bottom of the mouse Six months of battery on 2 AAAs Price: $69.99
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_ pointers/mice/devices/3271&cl=us,en 12/06/2007 MLW 2007
Ion® Dual Ripping Cassette Deck
http://www.brookstone.com/sl/product/5161-iondual-ripping-cassette-deck-usb-output.html 12/06/2007
Create MP3s from your old cassettes USB connection Compatible with both PC & Mac Included: Audacity software Highspeed dubbing Price: $149.95
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Sun Tattoo
„Wearable' cloth stencil – a robe, with a specific pattern Allows sun to hit certain areas Could be less painful than a regular tattoo (sunburn possible) Better to use it with sunless tanning cream Can change tattoos every 3 months or when fades Price: N/A
12/06/2007
http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp? individual_id=169301&portfolio_id=676057&name =Yu-Chiao+Wang&country=198&sort_by=1&c=1
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DID YOU KNOW…
The history of wireless receivers….
THANK YOU!
Special thanks to Aaron, Brian, Holly, Roger, Sabrina and Susan!