And you thought gadgets were And you thought gadgets were only for the kitchen!only for the kitchen!
SWALLSWALLAPRIL 3rd, 2003APRIL 3rd, 2003
Susan Skyzinski, Library Relations Consultant; LexisNexis
Barbara Fullerton, Manager of Library Services;
Locke Liddell & Sapp
Copyright@2003
What is a Gadget?What is a Gadget?
Small deviceSpecializedMechanicalElectronicPractical useNovelty
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 DigibinoPentax DigibinoDigital 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
• Ultracompact, easy to wear and weighs 85 g
• Price: $249 - $1200http://ww.olympus.com
Orbitor Electronic ListeningOrbitor Electronic ListeningHear 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.
Full size headphones is included
Price: $69.99
http://www.gadgetuniverse.com
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 DiskOnKeyM-Systems DiskOnKeyKeychain 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 RecorderTiVo 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
Price: $349.99 plus service http://www.tivo.com/2.0.asp
Coolpad
• Pad to go under computer
• Keeps your lap from getting burned by your laptop
• Price: $20
http://www.roadtools.com
Printer Friendly Cell PhonesPrinter Friendly Cell PhonesNOKIA & 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
TRIVIATRIVIAWHEN 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: $39.95http://www.skymall.com
Compaq TC1000Compaq TC1000
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/tabletpc/
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
Multiflash Digital Media Reader/Writer
• Reads & Writes data from CompactFlash IBM Microdrives, MMC Sony Memory Sticks and more…
• Great for transferring photo files
• Price: as low as $40
http://www.acomdata.com
Table ToteTable 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: $49.95http://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 6510Blackberry 6510
http://www.blackberry.net
Digital cell phone
Long-range digital walkie-talkie feature
Email features
Built-in microphone & speaker
Wireless web
Full keyboard
Large screen
Nextel Network
Price: $499 + service
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/PalmFossil Wrist PDA w/PalmInfrared 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
http://www.gobookmax.com
•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
•Lifetime warranty
•Price: $4,495
Nokia 3650Nokia 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/0,1522,,00.html?orig=/phones/3650/
TRIVIATRIVIAWhat year was the T.V
invented?
•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
•Price: $299
Sharp MT-AV1
http://www.sharp.co.jp/pav/present.html
Vivitar Vivicam 10Vivitar Vivicam 10On-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
• 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
• Price: $399
SWANN Wireless PenCam
http:/www.swann.com
SEIKO InklinkInstantly 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
•Size of stack of 3 credit cards – 1.3 oz.
•64MB built-in RAM
•Maximum Resolution - 1280x960
•Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
•AutoBrite
•Point and Click
•No flash
•Price: $81
click on image for full view
CardCam
http://www.americas.creative.com
iseepetiseepetRealtime 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
http://www.futuredial.com
•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
•Price: $37.95
Wireless Stylistic 3500Wireless Stylistic 3500500MHz Intel® Celeron™ processor, 256MB SDRAM, and a 15GB hard drive
Brightness-enhanced TFT color LCD and a liquid-filled 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
http://www.pcphonehome.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 commands
•Compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP
•Price: $29.95/computer
GOTOMYPC.COMGOTOMYPC.COMAccess your pc anywhere
Setup account
Remote access via Internet
Secured connection
No additional software
24/7
Price: $19.95/month
https://www.gotomypc.com
http://www.fingerworks.com
iGesture Pad
•Advanced Mouse
•Gesture recognition
•USB interface
•Manual color-coded for Windows, MAC, Linux
•Price: $189
MagnificoMagnifico
No more squintingClips on any PDALightweight & compactPrice: $29.99
http://www.officeonthegogo.com/
Auravision EluminuX Illuminated Keyboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com
•Internal lighting
•Totally visible in dark or low-lit areas
•Compatibility – WIN 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP
•Price: $99.99
Lind Travel Outlet Adapter Lind Travel Outlet Adapter
International
Works in most common countries
Indicator lights when voltage is present
1 year warranty
Model #PROEM-00003
Price: $19.99
http://lindelectronics.com/cgi-bin/store/shop.cgi/!ORDERID!/other/PROEM-00003/dbx_gen_detail_product/
•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
Infoglobe Caller ID
http://www.infoglobe.com
Replay TV 5040Replay TV 5040Tapeless
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
TRIVIATRIVIAWhat 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
•Price: $299.99
http:/www.dlink.com
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
http://www.kensington.com
•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
Dual Screen 2-VUDual Screen 2-VUTwo 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
http://matsucomusa.com
•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
•RS232 Serial Com Port to PC
•Price: $ 179
GoVideo DVR5100GoVideo DVR5100DVD & VCRPlays videos, cds, MP3, CDRsWatch a DVD while recording a TV showDolby digital soundS-Video & composite video outputs for high-end connectionChild-lock Price: $269
http://www.sonicblue.com/shop/_templates/item_main.asp?model=124&cat=8
Timex Ironman GPS Watch
http://www.timex.com
•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
•Distance accuracy better than 95%
•Price: $179
Nomad Jukebox ZenNomad Jukebox Zen
20GB14 hours continuous playCompact MP3 playerQuick charge batteryCreate your own playlistsPrice: $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 MouseUltra Cordless Optical Mouse
25-ft radio rangePC or MacTransmits optical data at 80hz Rechargeable batteriesScroll wheelUSBPrice: $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
•Available early 2004
http://www.tmio.com
IO Personal Digital PenIO Personal Digital Pen
Bionic PenOptical sensorRecord everything you write and transfer to your computerRecords 40 pagesIt’s also a pen!Price: $199.95
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?countryid=19&languageid=1
http://sony.com
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
•Price: $199.99
Palm’s Tungsten TPalm’s Tungsten T
http://www.palm.com/products/handhelds/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
RFID – RFID – Radio Frequency ID TagsRadio 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
Evaluation kit: $800
http://www.ti-rfid.com
UpdatesUpdates
IPAQ now has a PDA that is secured by fingerprint readerOQO (inventors of the palm held computer) has dropped off the face of the earthIn a recent poll, people are becoming more frustrated with technology. The reason: updates, updates, updates
Gadget WebsitesGadget WebsitesPalm Pilot: http://www.palmpilot.comPalm Software: http://www.palm.com/support/downloads/Internet Daily: http://www.internet.comGadget 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 VendorsGadget VendorsPC 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
That’s All Folks!That’s All Folks!
And you thought gadgets were And you thought gadgets were only for the kitchen!only for the kitchen!
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