Posts from Coolest Gadgets for 10/09/2012

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Oct 09, 2012 12:45 pm | Julie Lexibooks – Toddlers to Tweens, Just in Time for the Holidays Does anyone remember spending hours playing in a huge cardboard box? or enjoying the afternoon flying a kite or playing house? The world simply isnt like that anymore, my daughter sums up the entertainment value of her “toys” not by what she can do with them, but by what they can do for her. I know its a sign of the times… I’m still getting used to it. Let me introduce you to another player in the kiddie tablet market, Lexibook. Developed especially for kids, the Lexibook tablets are solidly built out of injection molded plastic and made to last in the hands of even the most enthusiastic user. These kid friendly multimedia powerhouses allow tons of  interactive activities, encouraging our kids to play and learn using their very own tablet. The interface is super intuitive and easily navigated by all ages, including a scrolling menu that makes it easy for kids to access a multitude of appropriate apps, games, music, videos, cartoons and books. Important to you: The Lexibook tablet School Zone apps contain rather extensive educational content and the Lexibook Power Academy app has a wealth of  interactive quizzes and tests on a wide variety of subjects, including English, Math, History, and Geography. Important to them: Over 5o do-it-yourself activities that include food recipes, scientific experiments, fashion design, games, and special apps for drawing and coloring. Lexibook tablets also offer a a gaming platform with access to thousands of downloadable games and 25 pre-installed games. The tablet has a built-in accelerometer and gravity sensor feature so let the games begin! Who can resist Lexibooks, with their touch screens, Micro SD card slots allowing for up to 32 gigabytes of additional memory all with a a gravity sensor, these Lexibook Tablets are pretty sophisticated little units with a happy-making price tag.  The Lexibook Junior Tablet (pictured) runs about 150 bucks and  could easily make someone very, very happy this holiday season. Please visit lexibook.us for more information. [ Lexibooks – Toddlers to Tweens, Just in Time for the Holidays copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 09, 2012 12:00 pm | Alison Flexible, Yet Strong I am a big fan of concepts and projects. Which is why I am happy to report on a device that blew away its Kickstarter goal (raised $212,265 on a goal of $9,800 including sale of 10,000 units). What a better indicator of a product with a big future. Just when you thought you could not bear another way to charge a smartphone let me introduce the Bobine line of products from Jon Fawcett and [Fuse]Chicken – perhaps the coolest company name in awhile. Fawcett's design company has created a number of products from vacuums to toys. But now they raised the capital to get into the production business. Une Bobine evolved out of the desire to get a better angle on your phone, whether charging or not. Constantly craning your neck to read off your phone as it rests on the desk while syncing is a huge pain.  Or how about trying to read a recipe from the phone while working in the kitchen? No fun. We deserve a better viewing angle while charging, syncing or neither! Une Bobine is a stand where you can perch then charge or sync your iPhone or Micro USB charged phone. What makes the Bobine line unique is the flexibility and strength of the 24" gooseneck metal casing.  Just like a desklamp, you can manipulate the stand into just about any angle or level you choose, all while staying connected if needed. Wrap it at the bottom to make a stand or plug it into your laptop and hoist it to your eye level. And for those far flung or hard to reach USB ports a simple USB extension can give more length off the bottom of the unit.  Une Bobine is now available for $30 on the [Fuse]Chicken website. And if 24" is too much then check out the 12" Petite Bobine – also for iPhone or Micro USB phones – at $28.  With so many functions and purposes it seems like we should all have Bobine's in our lives. And based on their initial project funding, perhaps we will soon! [ Flexible, Yet Strong copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 09, 2012 11:30 am | Alison Sleep in Comfort Raise your hand if you and your spouse/significant other truly enjoy the same temperature while in bed? That's what I thought. Not many hands. You may be soul mates, you may be able to complete each other's sentences but when it comes to sleep temperatures…nope! My guess is more couples differ in their snoozing temperature preferences than not. And even single folks have a challenge in keeping a comfortable temperature at night. Brookstone has the perfect device to mend this difference in any relationship or help the single sleeper maintain temperature. The Bed Fan with Wireless Remote, $99.99, circulates air between the sheets. It is perfect for those warm bodied sleepers or those with night sweats. Situate Bed Fan at the side or end of the bed. The adjustable neck enables use for mattresses of various sizes.  Then lie back and use the remote to control the airflow. Bed Fan sends air over the area, which may or may not include your bed buddy. Heck, you could even turn off the AC and save some money. Need to adjust the air in the middle of the night? The remote becomes backlit upon touch so you can find it on the nightstand. The days of kicking off the sheets (and pulling them back on and kicking them off again) will vanish. With Bed Fan spouses, or solo sleepers, can rest in their own temperature. [ Sleep in Comfort copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 09, 2012 10:20 am | Julie Lalaloopsy – Singing and Dancing Sensation?   The chill is in the air and you can just feel the holiday season approaching. I like to organize my holiday shopping so that most of it is done by Thanksgiving, this year I seem to be lagging a bit behind as it seems more than a little slow in the toy department. There are a few new items on the horizon and I’ll try to keep you informed. First up is the brand new Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Star Doll, if your little girl likes Lalaloopsy, she’s gonna love this talking, singing AND dancing doll. The newest addition to the Lalaloopsy collection, Harmony B. Sharp will entertain your little girl by telling jokes and singing and dancing to five classic kids songs with a Lalaloopsy twist and lets not forget about her madcap spinning hair and twisting headwear. When Lala is not performing on her included stage, she will speak and sing to your child while she is being held, and also in tow, is her lovable pet kitty. The Lalaloopsy collection is based around the legend of magical rag dolls that come to life as their last stitch is sewn, and offers miniature playsets, dolls and an interactive website with bios, games and webisodes. Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Star Doll is just silly enough to catch on, while I simply can’t imagine the appeal, my daughter already wants one. (go figure) The doll is articulated, takes 4 AA batteries and sings different songs depending on which of the six included hair pieces she’s wearing. Of course all this ridiculousness doesnt come cheap, but you can have one for around 60 bucks from amazon.com. I strongly encourage you to watch the video, and then tell me… who comes up with this stuff? [ Lalaloopsy – Singing and Dancing Sensation? copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 09, 2012 06:00 am | Edwin Ematic takes a stab at the childrens' tablet market Monkey see, monkey do – that is more or less what some folks think applies to kids. After all, haven't we seen enough children who want to follow their dads and moms as an example, with little girls wearing make-up, while little boys doing their best to hold back their tears each time they fall down and scrape their knees? Having said that, with the plethora of gadgets and gizmos that us adults carry with us these days, it goes without saying that there will be little ones out there who would be bugging their parents to also purchase a touchscreen smartphone and a tablet. This might look cute from the outside, but the family dynamics have been altered in this way. Ematic seizes the opportunity to bring balance to families by introducing their FunTab Pro tablet. The FunTab Pro tablet is not just any ordinary, run-of-the-mill tablet. Sure, it might come with a $149.99 price tag, but that does not mean it skimps on quality. You will find that it is made out of some rugged construction and design choices, while delivering a custom interface which offers nothing but fun, educational and parent-approved content for a safe online experience. Yes sir, with the number of weirdos stalking the Internet these days, you can never be too safe, can you? The Ematic FunTab Pro will run on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, and Roy Rayn, President of Ematic, has this to say, "Ematic teamed up with Zoodles Kids Mode to create a safe and educational online learning experience for children. Zoodles is the top app for kids, and leads your child through every step of the interface with large buttons and vocal cues." With a rubberized texture and ergonomic design, the rubber coating ensures one has a secure grip, while the original shape fits perfectly in small hands. Other hardware specifications of the FunTab Pro include a 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal memory, a microSD memory card slot for expansion purposes, a 7" 800×480 multi-touch screen, front and back cameras, built-in WiFi, HDMI output and a claimed 8 hours of continuous playtime. Press Release [ Ematic takes a stab at the childrens' tablet market copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 09, 2012 05:30 am | Edwin Jellyfish2 Color Lamp There are sequels to movies, and if those sequels do particularly well, you know for sure that a prequel is in the works, or why not turn it into a trilogy? Well, you can say that the same somewhat applies to consumer electronics as well. There's the Samsung Galaxy S, followed by its successor the S2 and now, the Galaxy S3 being Samsung's flagship smartphone (phablets like the Galaxy Note 2 notwithstanding). What do you say to lamps for the home then? The $7.99 Jellyfish2 Color Lamp might be something worth looking into, where it comes in a slick and colorful form factor. With more than 16 million colors to choose from, you know for sure you have a truly unique experience each time it is turned on, and if you are one who loves change, then you can opt to have the Jellyfish2 Color Lamp cycle through all the colors instead of having a fixed color. It does not matter whether this lamp is glowing in Chili Pepper, Blue Iris, Mimosa, or Turquoise amongst the other millions of colors, it will definitely be able to do its job in exuding a certain kind of glow which is not only charming but strangely comforting as well. The electronic glowing jellyfish lamp will plug into any standard US 110v outlet, so make sure you have an adapter if you do not happen to live in the US and yet want one of these puppies. [ Jellyfish2 Color Lamp copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 09, 2012 05:00 am | Edwin Mighty BoomBall Speaker Are you one who truly believes that your neighbors listen to extremely good music, simply because you are the one playing it? Well, if that is the case and an affirmative answer came out from your mouth, then surely you might want to consider forking out £16.99 for the Mighty BoomBall Speaker. Good things, after all, come in small packages, and the Mighty BoomBall Speaker hopes to live up to its reputation. Since we are all pro-choice these days, it makes perfect sense to take your pick from a range of colors, from black to blue, green, orange, pink, and white. The Mighty BoomBall Speaker is different from the other kinds of speakers, since it does away with the need for a container, allowing you to hang it on a keyring or simply to place it in your pocket. After that, should you want to pump up the jams, all you need to do is stick it to any nearby object, and voila – it will be transformed into a speaker. [ Mighty BoomBall Speaker copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 09, 2012 04:30 am | Edwin Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Gamers are extremely particular about the kind of hardware that they use. You could say that there is even a sense of loyalty attached to it, although when it comes to sponsored pro-gamers, I do wonder whether they secretly feel that the company paying their monthly checks are the ones that they truly support deep down inside. Well, Logitech has long been known to come up with a fair range of gaming peripherals, and one of the their latest "wonders" would be the Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard that sports high-speed, low noise mechanical keys as well as an adjustable dual-zone backlighting in order to deliver lightning fast and whisper quiet gaming – letting you frag your opponents while the missus is soundly sleeping beside you. Best to make sure you have a silent mouse at your disposal, too. Specially designed to help you focus on the game itself instead of being bogged down by making sure the keyboard responds to your commands and fingers, the Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard has been tested with professional gamers, partners, publishers, and everyday gamers, with the final result being what you get for this $149.99 keyboard. Thanks to the keyboard's mechanical keys, they are able to deliver gaming-grade responsiveness, while boasting of an actuation force of 45 grams as well as a distance of 4mm. Not only that, they are specially optimized for rapid command entry. In addition, the non-clicking key switches come with a built-in dampening ring underneath each keycap in order to have a significant reduction in the distracting noise that comes out from your key presses without having to sacrifice on responsiveness. It is said to boast of a cycle life of at least a 50 million keystrokes, now how about that? The whole keyboard comes backlit in white LED light, and can be adjusted to one of four brightness levels, where it can then be turned completely off if you feel that you do not want to be that "flashy". In order to achieve better visibility of the WASD and arrow keys, their brightness levels can be adjusted independently of the rest of the keyboard, making it a truly tour de force of gaming. Product Page [ Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue Lexibooks – Toddlers to Tweens, Just in Time for the Holidays Flexible, Yet Strong Sleep in Comfort Lalaloopsy – Singing and Dancing Sensation? Ematic takes a stab at the childrens' tablet market Jellyfish2 Color Lamp Mighty BoomBall Speaker Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Recent Stories Test Your Bond Knowledge hop! the following suitcase

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