Posts from Coolest Gadgets for 10/12/2012

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Oct 12, 2012 12:15 pm | Alison A Better Way to Suck Remember the first Dustbuster you saw? Whoa! Crazy! A small vacuum! Black & Decker made their gadget vacuum a household term. The portability and power made it a necessity for quick spills, cleaning the car and sucking up dirt just about anywhere. Yet there are some things the classic DustBuster could not 'bust'. So Black & Decker went to the drawing board and is taking the DustBuster to an entirely new level once again. Meet the Black & Decker BDH2000FL, a.k.a. "the Flex." The unit contains a 20-volt Lithium Ion battery for longer life. The 4 foot flexible hose means it gets into many nooks and crannies its predecessors could not. The Flex comes with special attachments too, including one specifically for pet hair. Between the strong suction and the special attachment, dogs and cats can shed all they want. Like old school DustBusters the Flex is bagless and the filter is washable. It weighs just 3.8lbs too, so you can easily carry it to the messes.  At $149.99 on Amazon.com you may be shocked. But for the functional design, innovative attachments and  Black & Decker quality, including a 3 year warranty, the Flex should be able to handle anything that comes its way and easily justify the investment. [ A Better Way to Suck copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 12, 2012 12:00 pm | Alison Gadget Gear for a Cause October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You see a number of fundraisers and campaigns in full swing. Incipio – makers of mobile device accessories – created their own method to raise funds and awareness thanks to our gadgets. Via "Case for a Cure" Incipio donates 20% of each pink accessory sold on their website to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. With such a worthwhile cause we thought it only appropriate to highlight a couple of the pink products. Not all of us have gone to backlit reading devices. I love my Kindle 2. But the lack of backlight means the bedside lamp gets a workout if I read at night. But Incipio's Xenon offers a silicone case that, unlike some I have used, does not feel sticky or tacky. It actually has a polished feel, like the Kindle itself. Built into the case are two xenon reading lights with 3 brightness settings. And if reading during the day simply lock them in on the back of the case. Another great part about the Xenon is the price, just $15.99. Another product worth considering for the cause is the Stowaway. I'm sure we have all done the "stash a card or room key in the phone case" trick. Smartly enough, Incipio actually put a credit card holder in the back of this iPhone case (4 or 4S). And the great part is it doubles as a stand when viewing in landscape mode.  With a hard exterior and silicone core you know your phone will be safe too. You can pick up a Stowaway for $34.99. Both items are available in other colors too. But showing your awareness and giving to a cause certainly justifies going pink. [ Gadget Gear for a Cause copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 12, 2012 09:00 am | Edwin Sony Vaio Tap 20 PC announced I clearly remember that back in the days when fat, chunky CRT TVs were the staple in any decent living room, the TV was divided into two categories – one that had a curved display, while the other was a pure flat display. Panasonic had the Tao, while Sony called theirs the Trinitron (where the name did date back further, of course). Well, one thing is for sure – Sony does come up with aesthetically pleasing devices from time to time, and they used to be well known for the build quality in their products. The thing is, no company remains at the top of their game without doing anything, and somewhere along the way, it did seem as though Sony must have gone off tangent, as their reliability ratings suffered, and more and more people moved on towards South Korean goods. Well, Sony's foray into the computing world is a hit or miss affair with select models, but at least the Vaio name remained, and their latest PC expression comes in the form of the Sony Vaio Tap 20 PC. The Sony Vaio Tap 20 PC is said to come with a bright, responsive 10-point multi-touch screen that boasts of engaging interactive applications, family computing options and being able to deliver new experiences in terms of mobile productivity. Steven Nickel , VP, Sony VAIO, said, “VAIO Tap 20 is creating a new category of PCs by combining desktop PC functionality, battery-powered mobility, and multi-angle viewing.This along with the innovative VAIO Duo 11 and the intuitive touch solutions incorporated across our existing PC portfolio, offers consumers flexibility to optimize their Windows 8 experience. Through the combination of compelling applications, Sony’s network services, and cross device connectivity, VAIO is leading the way in developing a new Touchworld experience. We expect when consumers think of touch PCs, they’ll think of VAIO.” The VAIO Tap 20 might be classified as is a family tabletop PC, but it will be a whole lot easier to use than before, where it has been specially designed to take advantage of the intuitive ease of Windows 8. Boasting a 20" screen, you can lay this mobile desktop PC flat on a coffee table for the entire family to play games (make sure no one has greasy fingers!), while the presence of a removable battery ensures you are able to move the VAIO Tap 20 from room to room without worrying about plugging and unplugging the power cable. Your ears will also be more than pleased, where the VAIO Tap 20 will incorporate stereo speakers that rely on Sony’s audio fidelity expertise, including Dolby Home Theatre v4 Audio Technology for one to experience full-impact surround sound.The VAIO Tap 20 is said to arrive at the end of this month in either black or white shades, where it will retail for $879.99 and above. Press Release [ Sony Vaio Tap 20 PC announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 12, 2012 08:27 am | Edwin Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini announced It is a known fact that there is undeniable tension between the two corporate giants in the world of technology at the moment – Samsung and Apple, with the former managing to claim up to $1 billion in damages from the South Korean conglomerate in a court ruling earlier this year, where Samsung was deemed to have infringed upon Apple's patents. Incidentally, Samsung is one of the main suppliers of parts to some of Apple's best selling devices including the iPad, leading to that added touch of intrigue. Well, the game of one upmanship continues between the two of them, where we do hear whispers of Apple preparing to roll out a 7.85" version of the iPad, appropriately calling it the iPad mini. Perhaps out of this rivalry, Samsung wants to go one up on Apple with their Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini by announcing it in Germany yesterday. The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, as its name suggests, is a compact version of the South Korean conglomerate's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3. The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini will deliver a similar high performance, intuitive ease-of-use and nature-inspired design of its larger sized sibling, albeit with a slightly smaller display at 4", making it the ideal choice for those who want to use their smartphones with a single hand. As for the operating system of choice, you will find Android 4.1 Jelly Bean installed right out of the box, while delivering what Samsung claims as "stunning graphical capabilities, fast screen transitions, and an upgraded Google Now service featuring contextual search." Sporting an ultra-minimal curved frame, the Galaxy S3 Mini will deliver a rich natural feel, while its 4" Super AMOLED display lets you view images in a generous manner in brilliant color and clarity. It will also come with S Voice, Samsung's choice of an advanced natural language recognition software. No idea on pricing just yet, but one thing's for sure – if you always wanted the Samsung Galaxy S3 but didn't really like its size, then the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini might just be the smartphone for you. Press Release [ Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 12, 2012 07:05 am | Julie The Dog Biscuit Treat Maker – Bow-Wow! My kitchen closet is loaded with the sins of someone who is not a real chef. You are told by every cooking guru on the planet to never have single duty appliances. If your going to spend money and take up space with something, it should always do more than one thing. I have a little cookie baker, cake pop oven, cupcake maker and mini slider grill, and now I have my eyes on the next counter-top cooker that will also make a great gift, for mans best friend. The special dog lover in you will want to have Nostalgis’s Dog Biscuit Treat Maker Kit, a cutie little appliance that will let you whip up some drool-worthy doggie treats in only around 5 minutes, right on your own kitchen counter. Imagine Fido’s tail-wagging delight as he wraps his lips around a fresh baked biscuit, containing his favorite flavors, all made from scratch by his most favorite human. Nostalgia’s Dog Biscuit maker is available in red, and comes complete with six differently shaped dog biscuit treat cutters. The Treat Maker comes with both power and preheat lights and it includes a handy storage bin, recipe booklet and decorating kit, all for under 30 bucks at bedbathandbeyond.com.  No word yet on what baking liver and egg biscuits smell like… for that, you’re on your own.   [ The Dog Biscuit Treat Maker – Bow-Wow! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 12, 2012 06:29 am | Julie Sheex – High Tech, High Performance Sheets? Here’s something you don’t get to report on very often, a new, high tech sheet. Sure we all know about different thread counts in our cotton sheets and we may have even dabbled in Jersey sheets or cozy flannel ones, and the more daring among us may have even adorned our beds in silk… but what else is there? Check out Sheex, a new and unique luxury bed sheet, Sheex have taken advantage of newer sports fabric technologies and are offering us new levels of night-time comfort with these comfy sheets that can not only transfer body heat and offer wicking properties that transport moisture, they keep you both dry and cool throughout the night, allowing you a deeper more comfortable sleep. These super-soft sheets are designed to feel incredibly comfortable and luxurious, breathe up to 50% better than cotton and they’re all wrapped up in 4 way stretch material that is fade, wrinkle and shrink resistant as well as available in several room complimenting colors. Sheex make the full range of bed sheet sizes as well as offering nautical sheets, travel Sheex Saxs, travel pillows and baby Sheex. So once you fall in love with them, you’ll never have to be without them. Sheex pricing starts at around 159 bucks for a twin set and are avalable at Sheex.com. Nighty-night! [ Sheex – High Tech, High Performance Sheets? copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 12, 2012 05:00 am | Edwin Mega Stomp Panic Audio Reality Costume You know you are on to a winner here with the $39.99 Mega Stomp Panic Audio Reality Costume, especially when everyone else dresses up as a traditional witch, mummy, or even vampire for this coming Halloween. You can choose to be a robot, a zombie, or even an 8-bit hero – it does not really matter, as the Mega Stomp Panic Audio Reality Costume comes with clip-on motion-powered sound effects, where you are able to draw from its reservoir of 9 sound banks in all. One thing is for sure – the traditional costume which functions as a disguise based upon visual appearance will be no more, as you can now create a costume with but sound. All sounds from the Mega Stomp are synchronized to your steps and stomps, which is ideal for giving out the illusion that you yourself are the maestro in orchestrating them, as though you were generating them yourself. It is more than enough to geek out even the most hardcore Halloween celebrating geek, and also to scare more neighborhood kids than most compared to your peers with their (now plain in comparison to yours) costumes. [ Mega Stomp Panic Audio Reality Costume copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue A Better Way to Suck Gadget Gear for a Cause Sony Vaio Tap 20 PC announced Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini announced The Dog Biscuit Treat Maker – Bow-Wow! Sheex – High Tech, High Performance Sheets? 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