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X-Cool is a new gaming look for the calculator
This game is actually called PewPewPewPewPewPewPewPewPew
Fujitsu announces Stylistic Q550 slate computer
Velocomp announces iBike Dash Cycling Computer
Rude Gameware brings Fierce Laser Mouse V2 to the US at last
Gadget Thumbnails for 24-Feb-2011
Inflatable Roof Rack
Blinking Eyes add some spook to your living room
Urbanears Bagis offers big bite for its size
VIA VID series digital touchscreen displays
V-MODA unveils Crossfade Customs to bring fashion and technology together

X-Cool is a new gaming look for the calculator

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 05:03 PM PST

Do you remember the day when a calculator was a separate tool from your cellular phone? Man, I can still remember the days when pocket calculators were expensive. They were really big back in the late seventies when the tech got small and cheap, but I highly doubt there is a big market for them now.

This particular calculator is known as the X-Cool, and it is a very obvious attempt to make math look cool by turning this calculator into a mod of a video game controller. The fact that the calculator has X in its title is a definite indicator of the X-box 360 controller that it is similar to, but it has the color of a PS3 one.

I like how the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division signs are on the left, where a movement joystick would be. Then all the other keys are where the firing would be. I have no idea what the “bumpers” do, but I like where the CE and equals keys are placed. As for the numbers, that’s probably where they belong.

So, whether you are a math nerd or a gaming nerd, this would be the calculator for you. You should be able to get it for about $13.99.

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This game is actually called PewPewPewPewPewPewPewPewPew

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 04:40 PM PST

I usually don’t report on video games here on Coolest Gadgets, unless there is something that sets them apart from the norm like Kung Fu Live.

I believe that I have found the perfect example of “something different” with PewPewPewPewPewPewPewPewPew. This is the actual name of the game, and you can see in the video after the jump of why it is called that. You can also see that the title of the game didn’t fit.

This game with the long name is an Xbox Live Indie game that uses two ordinary Rock Band microphones or Xbox 360 headsets. One player makes the “pffft” sounds on a jetpack to make the guy in the game rise, and the other character makes the Pew-pew sounds for shooting obstacles in the path.

I’m guessing that the guy who does the jetpack noise will probably run out of breath first. Then again, the guy who is blasting might tire out when the levels get tougher, I would imagine. I wonder if there is a way for creating this game for solo play so two people don’t have to play every time.

The game was developed for Global Game Jam 2011, and I can imagine that it will be a hit for anyone with two microphones or headsets.

PewPewPewPewPewPewPewPewPew @ GGJ Postmortem (Portland, OR 2/3/2011) from Incredible Ape on Vimeo.

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Fujitsu announces Stylistic Q550 slate computer

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 05:30 AM PST

Forget about regional launches – Fujitsu has just announced its Stylistic Q550 slate PC around the world, where it offers executive class performance with high-security in mind to cater for the requirements of mobile enterprise computing. These slate PCs will arrive in a couple of months’ time (that is April just in case you happen to lose your bearings on a calendar).

To maintain Fujitsu's long heritage of creating tablet PCs for professional and executive users, the Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 slate PC comes with built-in security from the ground up, letting it comply with the most stringent ICT security requirements of governments and businesses. It will definitely cater for enterprise mobile computing demands, and won’t find any problem integrating itself seamlessly into existing ICT infrastructures.

After all, consumer-class smart phones and tablets tend to be rather lax in security compared to corporations which might result in security breaches, Fujitsu has decided to take an alternative approach with the introduction of a companion device specially designed for maximum interoperability with business environments. It will play nice with Microsoft Windows 7, so you need not fret about modern software compatibility.

Other usability features which might just stoke your boss’ interest might be its full work day battery runtime, a brilliant anti-glare 10.1-inch screen which works great equally indoors as well as outdoors, connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and optional mobile broadband 3G/UMTS to boot.

Data entry is also a snap on-the-go thanks to its multiple touch interface with precise and pressure-sensitive pen input. The Stylistic Q550 is smart enough to automatically recognize when users are working with a pen, letting them rest their hands on the screen when writing. With the inclusion of built-in handwriting recognition software, it will be able to convert input to text. Whenever the pen is stowed away, the slate PC will automatically re-adjust itself to a touch interface.

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Velocomp announces iBike Dash Cycling Computer

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 05:00 AM PST

Are you a true blue health buff? Then chances are you will have involved yourself in a variety of sports, where among them include swimming, cycling and running, classic triathlon motions which most people will find comfortable with. Well, Velocomp has decided to help you out in this department with their new iBike Dash Cycling Computer.

This is a lightweight wireless bicycle computer system which is capable of turning any iPhone or iPod touch into your own personal fitness trainer – without breaking the bank, of course. Priced at $199, the iBike Dash CC might just kick start an entirely new category of interactive cycling devices, capable of enhancing the cycling experience in a whole lot more intimate, intuitive and fun manner than ever before. Perhaps this might be the way to achieve your New Year’s resolution of keeping slim and trim, never mind that we’re already about to enter March.

Each purchase of the iBike Dash Cycling Computer will include a free iPhone/iPod touch Bike App that sports easy-to-read high-res color graphics & animation. It is a snap to install as well, where the compact device takes your biking from the leisure to fitness level, letting you achieve your fitness goals faster (hopefully).

It is capable of helping you achieve your fitness goals by measuring your speed, power, heart rate, wind speed, time, trip, elevation, and calories, and remember the free Bike App that we talked about earlier? That will come with a host of customizable tools which range from simple speedometers to work-out programs. The app itself will be displayed on the iPhone or iPod’s screen with easy to read high-resolution color graphics and animation.

Forget about the "No Pain, No Gain" myth, with the iBike Dash Cycling Computer’s HR Pacing Meter, it will let you know of your physical boundaries, making sure you don’t push yourself far more than what you intended. After all, isn’t intelligent biking all about sustaining your energy for you to have some left over to last the final few miles?

The iBike Dash CC will also inform you on when your cycling effort is optimal for burning fat, not to mention the amount of calories burnt during the entire ride, capable of accumulating daily, weekly and monthly information for your rides. It will cost you $199 for the basic version, while those who want the advanced version which comes with additional features such as cadence, HR, calorie measurement, battery and charger will have to dig deeper at $329.

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Rude Gameware brings Fierce Laser Mouse V2 to the US at last

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 04:30 AM PST

We talked about the Fierce Laser Mouse V2 from Rude Gameware late last month, and it seems that the release of this little bugger has taken a stumble since it was held up by US Customs, who were rather reluctant to let this peripheral arrive in the country just in case if shifts the playing field for online gamers. Of course, of “official” word was that “bad weather” had a major role in this delay, but we all know the truth, don’t we?

OK, so that was a little bit more dramatic than usual, but the real truth is, its time has finally come, and you as a gamer (casual or otherwise) will finally be able to make full use of it to blow away your online opponents. Sporting specifications such as the following bulleted list below, you can be sure that this will be one of the better $49.95 investments you’ve ever made to advance your gaming career.

5000 DPI Laser Engine
1000 Hz polling with 1 millisecond response time
Onboard memory to save your modifications
7 independently programmable buttons and macro support
Adjustable weights
Zero-acoustic ultra smooth Teflon feet
Always-On mode
On the fly sensitivity DPI adjustment (no driver needed)
LED DPI Indicator
Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity
7 foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
Included customization software

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Posted: 24 Feb 2011 09:01 PM PST

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Inflatable Roof Rack

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 04:00 AM PST

Do you happen to do a whole lot of traveling via car or 4WD? Well, if your ride is used to transport a whole lot of stuff, then you might be interested in picking up the Inflatable Roof Rack. This roof rack for your set of wheels is able to inflate within minutes, making it a snap to provide easy transportation of oversized loads. Of course, this looks a whole lot better than the unsightly permanent racks which require tools and time to install and remove, but we suppose there is always a risk of it being punctured – all in the name of convenience.

Each of these two heavy-duty rack supports come with inflatable PVC bladders, boasting double straps at all four ends to make sure it remains stable even when tucked into the top of the front and back windows. Sturdy ABS buckles will cinch the straps taut in the car’s interior. The rack inflates thanks to the included 12-volt electric pump, so you need not huff and puff your way through. At $149.95 a pop, it does seem like a pretty decent investment.

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Blinking Eyes add some spook to your living room

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 11:46 PM PST

Ever experienced moments where you felt as though a pair of eyes were checking you out, only to turn around and not see anything? Well, perhaps someone somewhere has placed the Blinking Eyes right behind your back.

The name of this unique £24.99 purchase is pretty much self-explanatory, as they will blink for an added effect. Coming in a comical form factor that is rather similar to that of what you see in the daily funnies (Garfield eyes, actually), they can be stuck onto your fridge, car, or computer screen.

They will synchronize with one another when turned on, blinking at apparently random intervals in an extremely human manner. Of course, there’s no telling how they would react if you poke them with your fingers ala The Three Stooges. Each purchase will come with a variety of cut-out accessories for added personality, not to mention suction cups and hooks that can be attached to just about any surface.

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Urbanears Bagis offers big bite for its size

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 11:39 PM PST

Urbanears has long been a quality name associated with headphones, and their latest foray into this department has resulted in the Bagis. Pretty weird name, don’t you think so? Well, as Chairman Mao of China once said, it doesn’t matter what color the cat is, as long as it catches mice. Same goes for the Bagis, call it what you will, but as long as it performs up to par, that should be more than good enough.

The Bagis is a compact version of the Urbanears experience, where it boasts earplug construction for direct sound and efficient noise reduction. Not only that, it feaures a rubber housing alongside a combined fabric and TPE cord that helps eliminate distortions caused by friction. This results in each earpiece snapping together so that you can tote it around your neck when not in use.

Retailing for $30 a pop, they will come in bright colors such as cerise, navy, orange, red, lavender, grass, white and black.

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VIA VID series digital touchscreen displays

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 11:34 PM PST

Mention VIA and chances are you will think of motherboards first, with LCD displays in a distance. Well, the company does more than just motherboards as you can tell from their new VID series of digital touchscreen displays that were specially designed for action in a wide range of modern interactive kiosks, POI and POS embedded systems, further extending VIA's position as a total system and embedded component provider.

It will come in ruggedized and open frame configurations to suit a slew of environments, where the VIA VID series will range anywhere from 7 inches all the way to 19 inches, delivering excellent compatibility with VIA embedded systems not to mention added longevity support, complete scalability and a robust feature set ideal for commercial and industrial deployment.

The VIA VID Series displays that come in a ruggedized configuration will feature IP65 water resistance compliancy as well as being capable of operating in temperatures of -10°C to 70°, which makes it ideal for harsh industrial environments. Not only that, VIA VID displays will feature a robust aluminum chassis, and come in a range of colors for those who find it hard to make up their minds.

Apart from that, these displays are capable of supporting SXGA mode display resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024 pixels, where the VIA VID series displays will come with the latest in bright LED backlight technology with a range of 7″ to 19″ TFT LCD panels. In addition, your eyes will definitely thank you for a screen brightness of up to 600cd/m2 and wide viewing angles of up to 178°.

The use of TFT LCD technology will further reduce your power consumption by up to 30% compared to conventional CCFL backlight LCD. There is also a 5-wire USB-based resistive touch interface that delivers excellent responsiveness for interactive display applications.

Connectivity wise, all VIA VID displays will support HDMI and 15 pin D-Sub VGA ports, accompanied by an additional mounting option for hard drive and Wi-Fi modules.

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V-MODA unveils Crossfade Customs to bring fashion and technology together

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 09:39 PM PST

If you’re in the market for a new pair of headphones that not only offer quality but style, then I might want to point you towards V-MODA’s Crossfade Customs, where this model is a spanking new revolutionary personalization option for its award-winning over-ear headphone, the Crossfade LP.

To commemorate its five year anniversary which involves the launch of fashion metal headphones in color (what, were they in black and white last time like TVs?), this service that was previously offered to celebrities only are now available to everyone on the street.

The V-MODA Customs Program was founded on the fundamental belief that just like you, your headphones should turn out to be as unique as your style and musical tastes. You can choose from half a dozen plate color options, a quartet of unique engraved designs with custom text, alongside a choice of four base frames. Some of the initial designs include a numbered jersey, crown, skull snake, and vinyl immortal angel logo.

The bunch of colors available for the metal Crossfade LP plates include Gold, Black, Gunmetal, Pink, Purple and Red. You need not fret about the comfort level of these custom headphones, since they will already arrive in a ready-to-wear mode, according to the buyer's specifications.

If you are one who leads an active lifestyle and loves to have relevant music accompany your every movement, then the Crossfade LP is just the pair of headphones for you. After all, it features a patented 50mm dual-diaphragm driver, BLISS noise isolation, memory foam ear-cushions, metal memory headband and signature “V-ANGLE” design. Individual pairs will comprise of an exoskeleton hard case, soft cleaning cloth, 24K gold plugs, as well as both an audio only and three-button remote Kevlar cables.

For those who are pretty tight on their budget and yet want to make the most of each dollar, then you will be pleased to know that the Crossfade Custom Program will be available for a limited time only, being included with every new Crossfade LP purchased straight off from V-MODA’s site at $199.99 a pop.

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