Sunday, April 11, 2010

Latest Posts on Coolest Gadgets

Latest Posts on Coolest Gadgets

Gadget Thumbnails for 09-Apr-2010

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 10:01 PM PDT

Buffalo DriveStation AV USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 06:41 PM PDT

Buffalo is back with a brand new DriveStation AV USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive that ought to cater to those who are looking for a new attached storage solution that offers a careful balance between performance and price. Well, this model features a horizontal design alongside an easy to read external capacity meter that makes it a snap to set up in home entertainment centers, playing nice with a bunch of Digital Media Adapters and TV sets. Apart from that, it also exhibits an extensive list of features and comes in an extremely small form factor, making the DriveStation AV the perfect storage and backup solution for your media center, gaming room and for those who work, at your office.

The Buffalo DriveStation AV USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive will rely on a standard USB 2.0 connection (since USB 3.0 connectivity isn’t exactly mainstream just yet), where it will offer immediate storage expansion for a wide array of devices such as HDTVs, cable and satellite boxes, media players and gaming systems including the Xbox 360, Wii and Sony PS3. An integrated blue LED meter that is located on the front of the unit makes it easy to have a quick glance, where you will be able to garner information concerning current capacity reading so that you have a better idea on just how much storage space there is left inside. To keep in line with many devices these days, the Buffalo DriveStation AV USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive is also eco-minded, where it will turn on and off with the device it is connected to to further help you conserve energy and lowering your monthly power bill.

Other features include Buffalo Tools, a feature-rich suite of tools that was specially designed to enhance computer performance and the day-to-day digital life of PC consumers. It will be able to utilize your PC’s high speed RAM for TurboPC to increase file transfer rates by up to 2x over standard external hard drive connections. Apart from that, TurboPC also throws in TurboCopy that offers additional system adjustments which will increase performance substantially. The DriveStation AV USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive comes with a limited one-year warranty, where you can choose from 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB models for $139.99, $179.99 and $249.99, respectively.

Press Release

Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
[ Buffalo DriveStation AV USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Tanita offers Sleep Scan mat

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 06:30 PM PDT

Tanita Corp. of Japan knows just how important sleep is to you, and they have just released a mat which makes it a snap to check on the state of sleep at home when May 2010 rolls around in Japan. Dubbed the Sleep Scan, it is also known by its model number as SL-501, where it will come with a sensor to help it take measured readings of your sleeping pattern and habits. The Sleep Scan can be popped under under bedclothes or just below your mattress, and Tanita expects it to see action in medical institutions which are able to treat sleep disorders, care facilities and hotels as well as homes. After conversion, the Tanita Sleep Mat retails for around $391, where Tanita hopes to shift around 10,000 of such units in its first year itself.

What does the embedded sensor in the mat do? Well, for starters, it is able to record your pulse rate, respiration rate as well as body motion of the user thanks to an SD memory card. All recorded data can then be read by a computer which has been installed with accompanying dedicated software, where you are able to check out a wide range of metrics including the state of sleep shown as a graph among others. Apart from that, you will also be able to know just how many actual sleeping hours you get, the optimal time to get to sleep, the number of times when you are awake as well as other information to create a “sleeping score”. Apart from that, the state of sleep can be graphed in chronological order simply through the passage of time by accumulating relevant data.

Purified water is the main ingredient for its sensor, where a capacitor microphone will detect the vibration transmitted by the water contained in the mat. Following that, the vibration will be separated into three elements (pulse rate, respiration rate and body motion) that is based on the differences in frequency and strength. What do you think about this – does it truly work, or is it just a piece of high tech gizmo that most ordinary folks won’t need?

TechOn!

Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy.
[ Tanita offers Sleep Scan mat copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Adjustable Rolling Pin

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 05:40 PM PDT

The folks at Joseph Joseph UK have taken the guesswork out of rolling out bases when it comes to pizza, lasagna or pies, thanks to the Adjustable Rolling Pin which features a trio of sets of removable discs that save space, doing away with the need for carrying three pins around. Apart from that, it also offers three raised surfaces for varying pastry thickness of 2mm, 6mm or 10mm. Even dough thickness is one of the secrets when it comes to a successful dish, so the Adjustable Rolling Pin that is made out of beech wood surface comes etched with measurements to make sure your cooking will be complemented. The wooden pin needs to be hand washed and air dried, while the discs and locking nut are dishwasher safe. Expect to surprise mom this Mother’s Day for $20.

Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
[ Adjustable Rolling Pin copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Posted by Mohammad khuram shahzad at Sunday, April 11, 2010 0 comments  

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)