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• Speakal miSoccer speaker system
• Nokia E72 arrives in the US
• The Speak N’ Brew Coffee Maker
• Mobile Cinema DVD Projector
• Star Trek TWOK Phaser
• Stereo Neckphones keep your music nearby
• The Snowflake Digital Photo Ornament
• Coolest Gift Guide
• Gadget Thumbnails for 08-Dec-2009

Speakal miSoccer speaker system Posted: 09 Dec 2009 03:56 PM PST You know that a particular market is extremely lucrative when there are tons of competition out there, case in point speaker systems as well as docking stations for the iPod family, all jostling for a slice of the financial pie assuming their product makes it to the best selling list. Speakal has such similar dreams of their own as well, having recently rolled out their latest addition from its family of High Fidelity Audio Speakers and iPod Docking stations, known as the miSoccer speaker system. Talk about a speaker system that has a kick of its own – it will also make a great gift idea for those who are absolutely nuts about soccer as the World Cup Finals will be held in South Africa next summer. Despite looking as though it is some kid’s toy, the miSoccer doesn’t really compromise when it comes to performance, offering 23+ watts of high quality sound via a 15 watt subwoofer and two multi-way speakers. This ought to be enough to keep a small living room thumping with your favorite tunes, without running the risk of your neighbors complaining to the police to turn it down. You will also be pleasantly surprised to know that the miSoccer is compatible with all of the iPods as long as they have a dock connector. Other features include Humanized Touch Control, a remote control which can manage sound and its quality alongside controlling the docked iPod. The miSoccer speaker system from Speakal retails for $119.99 a pop, although we do wish that something could be done about the external design as it looks rather cheap and plasticky despite paying more than a Benjamin for it. At least the spherical design does offer the strategic placement of speakers to produce a true 360° sound distribution – how about that for saving grace? Press Release Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ Speakal miSoccer speaker system copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Nokia E72 arrives in the US Posted: 09 Dec 2009 03:47 PM PST How do you define a holiday? Let’s have a show of hands here – how many of you out there actually check out your emails even though you’re supposed to be on vacation either alone or with your family? Guess we’re all guilty of it some point or another, as the pressures of work do remain at the back of our heads most of the time wherever we are. Of course, instead of toting around your notebook or even a super light netbook while you’re on your travels, how about trying out something which is far more portable, while being able to dial 911 during an emergency? That is possible with a smartphone, and the latest model to arrive on US shores would be the Nokia E72. Craig Coffey, Vice President, Marketing, at Nokia, put it very succintly, “This year, time off doesn’t necessarily mean logging off for most of us over the holidays. The Nokia E72 is an ideal gift for those who want to stay connected year round. With industry-leading messaging functionality, separate home screen profiles for work and personal time, and powerful multimedia capabilities, this sleek smartphone takes the hassle out of connecting and responding to obligations that don’t stop for the holidays.” The Nokia E72 will take off where the hugely successful Nokia E71 left off, offering desktop-like chat experiences and email regardless of who you communicate with. Alongside a QWERTY keypad that is nimble and comfortable to type (I’m using one right now), it is also super slim unlike those Windows Mobile smartphones that tend to bulk up for some strange reason. You also get an optical navi key which in my opinion is more of a novelty than anything else as it has the potential of throwing your navigation off course whenever you flick it accidentally. Can’t argue with the integrated Ovi Maps with A-GPS navigation and a compass though as it helps you find your way around unfamiliar places. The Nokia E72 enables you to mobilize up to 10 personal email accounts thanks to Nokia MEssaging, while IM can be replied directly from the homescreen with compatibility with Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk and Ovi Chat to get you started right out of the box. Best to use this with an unlimited data plan – just sayin’, you know, unless you want to be saddled with a hefty phone bill at the end of the month. Press Release Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Nokia E72 arrives in the US copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

The Speak N’ Brew Coffee Maker Posted: 09 Dec 2009 03:25 PM PST Everyone has their way that they prefer to deal with electronics.  Some people adore pushing buttons, while others would love to just speak to the device and have it obey their every demand.  Actually, both options are appealing, just depending on what device you’re using.  Well if you’ve ever wanted a talking coffee pot that you can converse with you could always buy the Speak n’ Brew. The coffee maker understands your speech.  It’ll ask you when you want your coffee ready and you just state the time.  It’ll then repeat the time back to you in order to make sure that it understood you properly.  The body of it is stainless steel and it’ll make 10 cups.  It also has a pause and serve function as well as a manual one-touch brew start.  You can read information on your coffee on the LCD screen, then after 2 hours the coffee pot will automatically shut off.  You can purchase the device for $79.99 from Primula Products. Source: OhGizmo Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ The Speak N’ Brew Coffee Maker copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Mobile Cinema DVD Projector Posted: 09 Dec 2009 03:20 PM PST Not many of us out there are fortunate enough to have enough money in order to have a cinema right smack in our sprawling mansion, although a decent home theater setup is quite common these days. How about moments when you need to keep yourself and your family entertained during an impromptu moment, but a portable DVD player just won’t quite cut the mustard due to the extremely small screen size? That’s where the Mobile Cinema DVD Projector comes in handy. This idiot-proof LED projector features an integrated DVD player and built-in stereo speakers. Simply plug it in, bung in a disc and gawp in wonder as it beams a quality image (up to 50") on the wall. Ideal for kids' bedrooms, family get-togethers and movie night parties, the robust MCDVDP uses clever LED technology, so power consumption is low and lamp life is long. And because it's portable you can move it between rooms with ease. You can even plug in a microphone for big screen karaoke sessions. Don’t expect to view super high resolutions with this £159.99 purchase from Firebox though, as it isn’t meant to take the primary place of your home entertainment slot but instead is an alternative. Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Mobile Cinema DVD Projector copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Star Trek TWOK Phaser Posted: 09 Dec 2009 03:15 PM PST Know of any Trekkies in your midst among your circle of family and friends? Just in case you are left scratching your head once again on the type of present to purchase this coming holiday season, let us help you with your gift selection – this time round with the help of ThinkGeek as they bring you the Star Trek TWOK Phaser. Featured in the movie The Wrath of Khan (TWOK, for short), the Star Trek TWOK Phaser has a removable Type I integrated into its design, you just never knew it from watching the movies. The two pieces latch together with magnets and the Type I is fully functional when removed. And boy is this phaser functional. It has four phaser settings (each with its own light and sound effects), an overload setting, and actually has a safety (it won’t fire until you properly select a phaser setting). Once you get a Star Trek TWOK Phaser, you’ll instantly feel ready to take on your genetically advanced arch enemy, Ceti eels, and the death of your best friend (all the while knowing he’ll return in the sequel). This is where your imagination can enter into overdrive mode, where you can also take advantage of a range of fun explosion sounds as well as docking effects for added realism. Bring out the inner child of the recipient with the $29.99 Star Trek TWOK Phaser. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Star Trek TWOK Phaser copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Stereo Neckphones keep your music nearby Posted: 09 Dec 2009 02:07 PM PST If you thought that Bluetooth headsets made people look ridiculous, you’ll just love this gadget.  Instead of listening to headphones like a normal person or just buying a portable speaker you could have these Stereo Neckphones.  They hang onto you like a set of headphones would, but make it so you can be aware of your environment like having portable speakers.  It’d be the best of both worlds if it didn’t make you look incredibly foolish. Not to mention the fact that you’ll be that annoying person that wanders around playing their music so that everyone is stuck listening to it.  This device works just like a set of headphones would.  It just requires you to plug in your MP3 player through the 3.5mm plug.  The cord itself is 36 inches long.  In order to keep the neckphones powered you’ll need two AA batteries, which will keep it going for 15-30 hours.  You can purchase this gadget for $129.95 through Hammacher Schlemmer. Source: Bookofjoe Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ Stereo Neckphones keep your music nearby copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

The Snowflake Digital Photo Ornament Posted: 09 Dec 2009 01:18 PM PST There are various tiny digital photo frames that make it possible to keep your most treasured photos with you.  They’re small enough to make it easy to have a travel friendly frame while you’re away from home.  Since they are so small and lightweight these days, you might as well have a festive frame to go on your Christmas tree. This Snowflake Digital Photo Ornament is cute enough it’d look great on your tree.  This little snowflake will store over 50 different pictures.  Giving you more than enough room to store all of your favorite holiday memories.  To store those photos on, it has 8MB of built-in memory.  You can see them on the small LCD screen that measures only 1.5" diagonally.  You can purchase the small ornament for $39.95 through Amazon. Source: GadgetGrid Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ The Snowflake Digital Photo Ornament copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Coolest Gift Guide Posted: 09 Dec 2009 07:51 AM PST Here is our selection of what we think are some of the coolest gifts to give this Christmas season, some passed winners of coolest gadget of the week and others are new cool entries. CableDrop Cable Clips – $9.99 Place the CableDrop Cable Clips behind or on your desktop, even onto a facing wall – anywhere you wish to have cables temporarily held yet easily removable or extended. CableDrop gently grasps your power and peripheral cords so they do not fall off your desk every time you unplug your laptop. CabledropÕs unique design makes cable management fun and can also be used as a general purpose clip in a multitude of creative ways. The CableDrop Cable Clips is available from Think Geek for $9.99. Motion Sensing Alarm Clock – $34.95 Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can leave you blindly groping for buttons, this clock radio’s alarm turns off with a simple wave of your hand. A motion sensor on top of the unit detects your hand’s movement, and switches the 1 1/4″ H LED display from time to temperature to radio with each successive wave. The display can be set to remain dark until activated-eliminating distracting lights that can disturb your sleep-then shuts itself off 15 seconds later The Motion Sensing Alarm Clock is available from Hammacher for $34.95. Slanket Blanket – $45.50 The Slanket Blanket The super soft, cozy, oversized fleece blanket with sleeves! Welcome to the world of Slanket- your mission: find the nearest couch and get cozy with it! A sick day from work, movie night, lazy rainy sunday, or late night insomnia? Whatever! All we ask is that you get comfortable, smile and enjoy! Machine wash cold on gentle cylce Non pilling The Slanket Blanket is available from Amazon for $45.50. Powermat Home & Office – $99.99 The Powermat Home and Office mat is a slim, sleek charging mat for home or office. What’s a charging mat, you ask? Good question. Powermat’s Wireless Charging System offers a clean, simple way to keep all those personal electronic devices charged, without a mess of cables. With the Powermat system, you choose a mat and then choose the receivers to match the devices you want to charge. Each mat includes a Universal Powercube receiver that allows you to charge hundreds of devices. You can also purchase receivers custom designed to fit on your devices, so you never need to remove them to use your device. The Powermat Home & Office is available from Amazon for $99.99. Lilliput Mini USB Monitor – $99.99 Looking for that extra bit of screen real estate to get you through the busy workday? Problem is, an entire secondary monitor comes with its own needs like a separate power or an additional video card. The Lilliput Mini USB Monitor changes this equation completely. A single USB connection from your computer gets you an instant high-resolution secondary display. This handy display is perfect for your IM client, widgets, PC gaming tools, your email, a spreadsheet, your PhotoShop tools, or even video. The Lilliput Mini USB Monitor is available from Think Geek for $99.99. Voice Activated R2-D2 – $189.95 This motorized replica of the headstrong little “droid” from the iconic Star Wars films responds to voice commands, navigates rooms and hallways, and makes any home feel like it has been transported to a galaxy far, far away. R2 obeys more than 40 voice commands (”Turn around!” “Move forward two units!”) and he plays games like tag, using an infrared sensor to search for people in a room. His sensor helps him follow behind you, or it can be set to detect motion, turning R2 into a room sentry that sounds an alarm when a secured area is invaded. R2’s lights, swiveling dome top, and distinctive happy and sad sounds faithfully mimic the real thing, right down to his occasional “bad mood.” The Voice Activated R2-D2 is available from Hammacher for $189.95. Roomba Robot Vacuum – $129+ Cleans routinely, so you don’t have to. 500 Series robots offer the latest innovations from iRobot with unprecedented efficiency, coverage, and cleaning performance. The Roomba Robot Vacuum is available from Amazon for $129+. Kindle Wireless Reading Device – $259 At Amazon, we’ve always been obsessed with having every book ever printed, and we know that even the best book reader is useless without the books you want to read. We are fortunate that we have tens of millions of book customers at Amazon, and as a result, we know the books customers want to read and we prioritize getting those titles. Today, the Kindle Store has more than 360,000 books available, including 101 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Our vision for Kindle is to have every book ever printed, in any language, all available in under 60 seconds. The Kindle Wireless Reading Device is available from Amazon for $259. iPod Video Projector – $379.95 This is the pocket-sized device that projects a 60″ image from an iPod, iPhone, or any video source with composite outputs. About the size of a candy bar, the unit projects bright, clear images and pivots up to 90º to display content on a wall or ceiling. The projector’s LED uses Digital Light Processing Technology–the same as digital cinema projectors–to produce sharp 480×320 resolution with a 1000:1 contrast ratio and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The iPod Video Projector is available from Hammacher for $379.95. Optimus Maximus Keyboard – $1,599.99 Hold down SHIFT and all keys go uppercase. Run Photoshop and you can set it so each hotkey has an image representing its function. Set a key to monitor your CPU usage or display what iTunes track you are currently playing. You can make a key into a tiny clock with moving hands and play animated gif files or even quicktime movies. Of course all this futuristic technology is going to cost you a pretty penny… but we figure you’ll just expense the Optimus and tout its “incredible increased efficiency when using PowerPoint hotkeys” in your expense report summary. The Optimus Maximus Keyboard is available from Think Geek for $1,599.99. Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ Coolest Gift Guide copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Gadget Thumbnails for 08-Dec-2009 Posted: 08 Dec 2009 09:01 PM PST Google Goggles are the eyes of the future Liquid Galaxy takes Google Earth to the next level Castoven: Watch a YouTube Video while you microwave ZyXEL offers first fixed LTE CPE/SOHO router in the world Spycam Classic Lighter Camera Electric Windshield De-Icer CrunchPad now known as Joojoo Cubic Timer is multiple choice instead of fill in the blank Mobile Cinema DVD Projector Rechargeable RC Wall Climber Space Insects Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ Gadget Thumbnails for 08-Dec-2009 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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