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Gadgets,Gadgets, Gadgets,Gadgets, Gadgets!Gadgets!
Barbara Fullerton, Manager, Librarian Relations, 10-K Wizard
Sabrina I. Pacifici, Editor & Publisher, LLRX.com & beSpacific.com
Aaron Schmidt, Thomas Ford Memorial Library & Editor of walkingpaper.org
Internet LibrarianOct. 23rd, 2006
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Aerocool Infinite Drive
http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00185
•25 in 1 card reader
•USB
•Microphone
•Headphone
•2.5” HDD
•Price: $61
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Speech-to-Speech Translation
“IBM MASTOR Speech-to-Speech Translation (S2S) research to enable real-time, interpersonal communication via natural spoken language for people who do not share a common language.” 35 Mastor-equipped ruggedized laptops have been shipped to Iraq as a trial run according to Engadget.com
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Cell Phone Jammers
• 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; CX- 200
$71• Available UK, Japanhttp://www.globalgadgetuk.com/Personal.htm
SH066P
CX-200
http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?u=http://www.rakuten.co.jp/osamanoidea/100060/289222/
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AimuletLAbamboo Audio Device
•Batteryless
•Light activated
•Handheld audio
•Uses bamboo
•Available Japan
•Price: N/A
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2006/10/aimuletla_bamboo_audio_device.html
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Glow in the Duck• Perfect for the bath,
pond or pool• Duck with water
activated color changing LED light
• On contact with water this rubber duck lights up from within & slowly morphs through a spectrum of colors
• Price: $12.95
http://www.theglowcompany.co.uk/acatalog/GLOW_GLOW_IN_THE_DUCK.html
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USB Data Link Transfer Cable
• Data is not dependent on OS• Unlimited bytes• Allows drag and drop files to two
PCs• Data transfer up to 25Mb/Sec• USB 2.0 compliant• Works with all versions of
Windows except Mac• Price: $19.99
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/8199/
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PrintDreams Handheld Printer
•Print full size
•Print on anything
•USB/BT
•Price: $200
•Late 2007
http://www.printdreams.com/
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Flowbee hair cutting machine• For those busy
librarians• With no time for the
saloon or barber shop, here is a do it yourself robo hair cutting machine
• really… ok, it may not be on your holiday list, but you never know when it could come in handy ;->
• Price: $59.95http://www.flowbee.com/
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Palm Treo 700p , 700W, 680 Smartphone
http://www.palm.com
• 2” x 2” (320x320 pixel) 65K color screen
• 312 mhz processor
• Memory: 128mb non-volitile RAM, 64mb-User, SD/MMC memory expansion
• EV-DO high speed data, Bluetooth
• Cell, speakerphone, 1.3 megapixel camera + video camera, voice recorder
• 680: no antenna and color!
• Palm OS 5.4.9 – Apps: PDA, ptunes, documents to go (Sprint TV)
• 700W: Windows
• Price: $399.99-$499.99 / Sprint - Verizon
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As James’ grandfather used to
say: "it's not the amount of weapons you have but how to
use them."
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LCD Scrolling Badge
•Japan only
•Price: 4580 Yen = $40
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An Omnidirectional Smart Wheelchair
• “The next breakthrough in technology for assisted living is an intelligent wheelchair equipped with a Stereo Omnidirectional Camera system
• 360-degree field of vision has no blind spot
• Relying on the camera images, the chair detects potential hazards that arise while in motion and decelerates or stops accordingly
• It was developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) with assistance from the National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities”
• Price: N/A• Future: currently in Japan
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Traveling LCD Projector
• 4 lbs or less weight - you will notice & feel every ounce as you carry this equipment. All others are almost 38% heavier
• Minimum of 2,000 lumens brightness, you will be able to present in almost all lighting situation without having to turn down any lights
• Native XGA resolution
This resolution matches the native resolution of most laptops built in the last 5 years and matching resolution will give you the best picture when projecting
• For a projector with the above specifications, you should expect to pay in the area of $2,000
http://www.communicateusingtechnology.com
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Microsoft’s Zune
•Video
•Wireless
•DRM
•30GB
•FM
•Price: $250
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/sep06/09-14ZuneUnveilingPR.mspx
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Super Fun Walk: Walk Stereo Speakers
http://tinyurl.com/y4e6ng
•Audio peripheral equipment•Lovely cartoon character design, perfectly decorate your PC and room •Premium clear stereo sound and supper bass •3.5mm stereo audio plug matches with all player devices•Decorate your desk top, you can put it anywhere in room for joy music•Price: $26.99
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iTTUSB Turntable with USB Record
• Convert LPs directly to CD or MP3• Belt Drive Turntable
Includes Audacity software for Mac/PC for recording• Cartridge with Stylus• 45 Adapter• PC running Windows 98,
2000, or XP• Mac running OS9 or greater• One available USB1.1 port• Price: $119
http://ion-audio.com/products/turntables/iTTUSB.htm
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TRIVIA
What year did Apple introduce the first iPod?
2001
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Future: 6th or 7th Gen ipods?
http://www.ipodnews.biz/category/7th-gen
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The Kurzweil—National Federation of the Blind Reader
• “Hold the Reader’s camera over print—a restaurant menu, directions, or a memo from your boss—and snap a picture
• In seconds you can hear the contents of the printed document in clear synthetic speech
• Scan, read, and discard pages; store them for later reading; or transfer to a computer or Braille-aware PDA”
• Price: $3,495 http://www.knfbreader.com/
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Museo Silver Rag Paper• No glare!• Deep black & rich colors• Semi-gloss look of a
traditional air dried fiber print
• Allows inkjet printers to produce these prints
• Acid free• Exceptional print
performance for both B&W and color images
• Price: $52/25 sheets• Available at photo
dealershttp://www.crane.com/museo/
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Tandberg Video Conferencing
•Need to cover the reference desk at a branch?
http://www.tandberg.net/products/webconferencing.jsp
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HEADLINE: UK DOG SWALLOWS OWNER’S GADGET
Story: Dog eats UK owner’s electronic key fob, so must sit in driver’s seat so car can be started.
Way to go…so to speak ;->
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Mop Slippers
• When wearing these, floor spills disappear!
• Machine safe to wash
• One size fits all• Price: $9.95
http://wishingfish.com/mopslipp.html
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Uniross: Long lasting batteries
•Last 4x longer
•500 charges
•Price: $28 for 4-pack and charger
http://www.hybriousa.com
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RED RAZR V3m
• Popular Motorola phone• Sprint and Motorola have
pledged to make donations • Each handset sold to RED
(founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver) and The Global Fund, an organization committed to fighting the spread of AIDS in Africa.
• Price depends on contract
http://www.motorola.com
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CellStik
• Transfer cell phone contacts
• Entering & editing using your PC
• Available for all manufacturers and models
• Price: $39.99
http://www.sparktech.com/content/products.php?category=3
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10 Megapixel Camera Phone!
•Korea only (for now!)
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TV phone (S. Korea)
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USB Aroma/Fragrance Oil Burner
• Achieve a relaxed, aromatic and pleasing atmosphere
• Brings a breath of fragrance to your work surroundings.
• You supply the oils, and away you go
• Price: $19
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http://tinyurl.com/yht8ho
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TRIVIA
KilobytesMegabytesGigabytesAnd now….?
Terabytes!
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MIT Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies
• March 2002 by a $50 million contract from the U.S. Army
• Mission is to use nanotechnology for:– sleek, lightweight battlesuits– leap tall buildings with bionics– find wounds and seal them on
the spot – helmet will have radio & night
vision gear, GPS, target illuminator, tactical dropdown eyewear, and will convey data, video and audio feeds for “a 3D picture of the battlefield”
http://web.mit.edu/ISN
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USB HEATED GLOVES
• Cold in your office or cube? Do you work outside with your laptop in winter?
• Stay warm while you work in these nifty heated gloves.
• Includes a pair of USB G-Gloves and Two USB connecting cables
• Price: $22.95
http://tinyurl.com/prrog
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Trend: Flash Based Storage
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Sling Media Slingbox Pro
• Streams live TV &TiVo'd shows from your home to any Web-connected PC or Windows Mobile device
• Full control over your TV
• Watch live TV while you are away from home
• Need a Wi-Fi hot spot, a Slingbox, and a laptop or a Windows device
• Price: $200/no subscription fees http://www.slingmedia.com/us/
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Sanrio Actroid
•Price: $3500/5 days
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Designer IPod Jacket• Designed by
Ermenegildo Zegna• You can control
– iPod volume play/pause
Turn off the iPod Skip back and
forward between tracks without having to open the jacket or the inside pocket
• Price: $750
http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/13/ermenegildo-zegnas-ipod-ready-ijacket/
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Brando 32-1 Card Reader/Writer• Built-in USB 2.0 3-port HUB• USB 2.0 transfer rate up to
480 Mbps, backward USB 1.1 transfer rate up to 12Mbps
• 5 LED indicators & shining light
• Plug & Play and Hot Swapping support
• Data copying between cards without storage inter-mediate
• Pocket size & lightweight• Price: $28
http://shop.brando.com.hk/32in1cardreadercombo.php
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Electrolux Screen Fridge• Find out what’s in your
fridge by looking at the pictures!
• Connect to broadband and TV via wireless connection
• 15" touch screen and pop-up keyboard
• Screen Fridge personal organizer, & print out your easily up-datable e- shopping list
• The refrigerator is also accessible by remote access feature.
• Price: $9, 000http://www.appliancist.com/refrigerators/electrolux-screen-fridge.html
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Nokia Open Cell Phone
• Sci-fi fans: Japanese folding fan
• Uses an as-yet-nonexistent flexible LCD color touchscreen
• Scrollable screen• Designed by Hugo Danti• Won first place in the
Nokia 4G Design Competition
• Possiblity: Invention of E-Ink
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/design-concept-nokia-open-cellphone-181989.php
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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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Useful Manuals and Guides: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/Yahoo Tech: http://tech.yahoo.com/CNET (Compare prices): http://shopper.cnet.com/http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/Consumer Reports: http://www.customerreports.org (Subscription
required)
Engadget Blog: http://www.engadget.com/Gadgeteer Blog: http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/LLRX: http://www.llrx.com/cgi-bin/llrx.cgi?
function=browsecol2&id=19/
Wired: http://www.wired.com/technology.htmlSciFi Tech: http://blog.scifi.com/tech/
Helpful Websites
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Woot: http://www.woot.comA Girl’s Guide to Gadgets: http://
www.shinyshiny.tv/ Gadget’s Weblog: http://www.gizmodo.com/ Ubergizmo: http://www.ubergizmo.com/Coolest Gadgets:
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/New Launches: http://www.newlaunches.com/Oh Gizmo: http://www.ohgizmo.com/
Helpful Websites
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