Daily Digest Coolest Gadgets for 02/18/2013

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Feb 18, 2013 09:27 am | Edwin LG Optimus G Pro is official in South Korea If you want to be in the consumer electronics industry, it pays to remain on the cutting edge at all times. Having said that, you know for sure that LG is going to fight real hard to maintain its position at the top of the pack (or at least, fight for it) where the high end Android-powered smartphone market is concerned with the announcement of the LG Optimus G Pro that is already available in South Korea, and we also have reliable word that the LG Optimus G Pro will be making its way Stateside as well as in Canada in due time. This ought to throw a spanner in the works of the likes of Samsung with their upcoming Galaxy S4 plans for sure! Just what kind of high powered hardware can we find packed underneath the hood of the LG Optimus G Pro? For starters, we do know that it will continue from where the LG Optimus G left off, where it is set to be a 4G LTE-equipped handset that sports the largest display size for smartphones from LG to date. We are talking about a 5.5" Full HD IPS display on the Optimus G Pro that was specially developed in partnership with LG Display, where it is capable of delivering 1920 x 1080 pixels at a whopping 400ppi. Not only that, you will find that the 3,140mAh battery inside being able to offer your LG Optimus G Pro a whole lot of bang for your buck, letting you enjoy using the smartphone for hours on end without having to charge it up halfway through the day. Not only that, the 13-megapixel rear and 2.1-megapixel front cameras are not just there to record pretty videos, they can also be used to record High Definition videos simultaneously – something that is unheard of, although do expect to exhaust your storage space quickly in this manner. Other key hardware specifications include a quad-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB of internal memory, a microSD memory card slot and Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean in tow. Press Release [ LG Optimus G Pro is official in South Korea copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 18, 2013 08:00 am | Alison Still or Fizzy? Do you remember the first fridge you saw that had water & ice dispensers built in? Ooooh, aahhh. Yet we all probably had a grumpy Uncle who grumbled about how lazy people were getting because we couldn't go to the sink and get a glass of water. But face it. This fridge invention is now a staple and it pays off. Filtered, chilled water when you need it and ice on command. Very handy for sure. Samsung wants to revolutionize what comes out of the fridge door. In conjunction with SodaStream, Samsung just announced the upcoming launch of a refrigerator containing an automatic sparkling water dispenser. If you are a still water person like me you won't care. But for those that prefer fizzy water this is your fridge. Simply choose your level of carbonation (3 available) and the built-in, 60L SodaStream CO2 cylinder (easily replaceable) produces fizzy water. Space taken up by the SodaStream unit is minimal – basically the space taken up by sparkling water in bottles. Adding this feature to the already popular 4 door model gives them a leg up on the competition. Other features include a FlexZone drawer whose temperature can freeze or cool depending on need and Samsung's TwinCooling to keep food fresh for a longer time. This 30.5 cubic foot sparkling water dispensing fridge will be available in the US  this April at $3899.  So stop buying carbonated water and start saving your pennies. Press Release [ Still or Fizzy? copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 18, 2013 07:14 am | Alison Thump Through Your Day Remember your first boombox? Did you have the one with the removable speakers? Maybe yours was skinny enough to carry on your shoulder. So when you walked to your friend's house you could listen – and force others to listen – to your tunes the entire way. There were the dual cassette versions that were cool too. And oh boy, didn't we all love the ability to record off the radio!  Whatever your style, having your own portable cassette player (boombox just sounds so much better) was da bomb back in the day. Keep that boombox feel with a couple modern day meal must haves from Perpetual Kid. Start your morning right with the Boombox Mug, $11.49. Every time you tip your cup of joe the world will flashback to boombox days.  Leave it drying on its side to give a smile to all who pass by. Though I don't think you will want to take this one breakdancing. When you are ready for food show off your Boombox Lunchbox, $13.99. This tin contraption will contain your vittles and illustrate your love of ghetto blasters. You can even walk into lunch or school with it on your shoulder to really work it. So stay cool and retro, with these boombox reminders and you will be the hippest person at the office. [ Thump Through Your Day copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 18, 2013 05:00 am | Edwin Archos expands tablet horizons with Platinum series French portable media player, smartphone and tablet manufacturer Archos intends to expand their horizons where the tablet market is concerned, with three new additions to the Archos Platinum tablet range. You will find that Archos did not skimp on the hardware this time around with all three tablets, considering how they carry the Platinum name, they ought to live up to a certain level of reputation as well. The entire Platinum range from Archos will share a High-Definition IPS display with capacitive multi-touch screen to keep it abreast with the latest developments among other manufacturers, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with an 8-core GPU that ought to make it more than capable of handling 1080p video decoding without batting an eyelid, 2GB RAM, full access to all 700,000 plus applications on the Google Play store, Archos Media Center applications to keep you and the family occupied, front and back cameras, mini-HDMI and a microSD memory card slot, with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as the operating system of choice. The Archos 80 Platinum will come in an 8" tablet form factor, boasting a 1024×768 resolution IPS screen, and should be out already for $199 a pop. As for the Archos 97 Platinum HD, this will be a larger tablet with a 9.7" display at a stunning 2048×1536 resolution, and will be comparable to the Retina display found in the iPad, although it clearly comes out the victor where pricing details are concerned. Out this month as well, the Platinum 97 HD will retail for $299. Last but not least would be the largest model of the lot, the Archos 116 Platinum, which is an 11.6" tablet that boasts of a Full HD, 1920 × 1080 resolution IPS display, which is quite unlike anything currently on the market. The Archos 116 Platinum will be the late bloomer here, arriving only this coming April for $349 a pop. Press Release [ Archos expands tablet horizons with Platinum series copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 18, 2013 04:30 am | Edwin Rally Fighter is first crowdsourced car We might be a wee bit slow on this, the Rally Fighter, but it is still a cool piece of news to cover nonetheless. Just what the heck is so special about the Rally Fighter that you see above? Apart from a rather interesting name to fall back upon, this could very well be the ride that makes history, considering how it is the first crowdsourced vehicle that is the dream of Local Motors. Local Motors comprises of a group of designers, engineers and fabricators, where all of them share ideas communally, and this is their first creation ever. The Rally Fighter was designed by art student Sangho Kim, and underneath the hood, she is all muscle to belie what's is on the surface. Powered by a massive 6.2 liter V8 engine that churns out a whopping 430 ponies, you will also be able to throw in standards add-ons such as leather interiors, satellite navigation and power windows. Of course, the asking price is rather steep, as we are looking at $74,900, and since she is crowdsourced, you will need to ensure that the relevant funds are in place before the Rally Fighter is put together by the folks over at the Local Motors Phoenix Micro-Factory. Source [ Rally Fighter is first crowdsourced car copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 18, 2013 04:00 am | Edwin CRKT Knife Sharpener Key Ring You know the Boy Scouts – they want to make sure that they remain prepared at all times, as you can never quite tell just what might happen at a particular point in our current time-space continuum that requires you to react correctly to the situation. Having said that, not all key rings are created equal, and Thinkgeek makes sure this particular point is driven across with the $16.99 CRKT Knife Sharpener Key Ring. Yes sir, who would have thought that something as humble and ordinary as a key ring could come in handy during knife-sharpening emergencies? This will not only hold the rest of your precious keys together, but will also double up as a multi-tool keychain. While it is full well capable of sharpening knives anywhere and everywhere you are, it will be unable to sharpen fabled metals like mithril and Wolverine would also be in a spot as it will not work on his adamantium-bonded claws. The other tools that make up part of it will Include a bottle cap opener, flat blade driver, and belt cutter. [ CRKT Knife Sharpener Key Ring copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 17, 2013 05:30 am | Edwin Bottle Opening Money Clip Show me the money! Whenever you go out drinking with your buddies, especially those whom you have not met for many, many years already, it is time to give the missus a call that you will be home extremely late – and definitely not sober, as you and your mates take turns to buy round after round of drinks for one another. Assuming you prefer to carry your money around in wads instead of tucking them into a wallet, a $69.95 Bottle Opening Money Clip does sound like a far better idea. You can say that the Bottle Opening Money Clip is "the money clip" to own, considering how it comes with an integrated bottle opener on one end. Thanks to a tight spring mechanism and sturdy hinge, it is full well capable of maintaining a firm grip on up to 20 bills at once, and is guaranteed not to slip or loosen, even when maneuvered around a bottle cap. Will also be able to fit around the accompanying black crocodile print wallet, which holds slots for half a dozen credit cards and a generous center compartment to help you hold receipts, photos, and business cards. [ Bottle Opening Money Clip copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 17, 2013 05:00 am | Edwin EU Watches help you tell the time in style I know that with the advent of smartphones and tablets, not many people bother to buy a watch anymore to tell the time. Most of the time, the devices that we use, as well as computers that we sit in front of, will have a clock program built-in so that you know whether it is time to punch out and head home, or to take a break for lunch. Having said that, the luxury watch market is not affected by this phenomenon, but ordinary watches? It will take far more than just a pretty face to capture the attention of potential buyers. Watches need to offer more than just to tell the time, which is why the £24.99 Eu Watch does make plenty of sense, coming in a variety of colors such as black, blue, Funky Black/Red Face, Funky Blue/Red Face and purple. The Eu Watches were inspired by the building blocks of our childhood (and adulthood too, some say), where this oddly euro-centrically named EU Watches will feature a beautiful, blocky design that arrives in different and bold color combinations. Apart from sporting all the digital bells and whistles that one might expect from a modern-day digital watch, they are also highly durable and will not cause your biceps to bulge when you wear it. This unisex timepiece will come with functions such as Day/Date, an alarm, a stopwatch and of course, the all important backlight. [ EU Watches help you tell the time in style copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 17, 2013 04:30 am | Edwin Snooze iPhone dock Don't you think that the world is now a better place with the introduction of crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter? Well, BiteMyApple.co is an online retailer whose speciality lies in exclusive Kickstarter products for Apple accessories, and they have now begun to ship the highly anticipated Snooze iPhone dock. The Snooze iPhone dock will play nice with the latest iPhone 5 as well as the older iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S models, sporting a giant, rubber snooze button which makes it easier to quiet the alarm or incoming calls whenever the latter happens. You will find the Snooze iPhone dock to be a decent looker in your bedroom, coming across in a sleek and unique form factor that will definitely help you kiss goodbye to the 'morning fumbles', which are best described as that initial wakeup moment where you desperately try to locate the tiny snooze button on your phone; but being groggy and all, end up knocking your phone or clock off the nightstand. Chris Johnson, Founder of BiteMyApple.co., said, "I'm always on the lookout for Kickstarter products that offer a solution to an everyday problem. The Snooze does just that. You can rest easy knowing that the extra five minutes of sleep won't cost you your expensive smartphone in the process." You will find quality oozing out from the Snooze, as it is crafted from solid, Maple or Oak in a range of finishes. As the user, all you need to do is simply slide the Apple smartphone horizontally into the cut out tracks for a secure, safe fit. There is a non-slip silicone bottom present that ensures a firm grip on the bedside tabletop, making sure that it will not shift or fall over whenever you hit the snooze button, while its smooth texture will not scratch or damage furniture in the vicinity. For that added touch of genius, a built-in cord catch will ensure that your cable will not fall behind the nightstand. You can pick up the Snooze iPhone dock for $39.99 a pop. Press Release [ Snooze iPhone dock copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Feb 17, 2013 04:00 am | Edwin Acase SuperLeggera Pro dual layer protective case Purchasing a modern day smartphone these days will more often than not require another "compulsory" purchase, that is, a protective case of sorts to go along with your device. Having said that, this has proven to be a rather lucrative market for accessories manufacturers, but most of them tend to skew their products toward the more successful smartphone models like the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S3. Well, if you so happen to have picked up a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 or the LG Google Nexus 4 in recent times and have yet to find a suitable protective case, perhaps it is high time you checked out the Acase SuperLeggera Pro dual layer protective case. It sounds more like a Lamborghini model than an actual protective case, but the Acase SuperLeggera Pro will target your precious new smartphone, being specially designed for maximum durability. Combining the toughness of a polycarbonate plastic exterior with a flexible interior silicone molding that enables it to provide superior shock absorption, you can carry your smartphone around without looking as though you are being too careful with it. In order to ensure optimal appeal and long-lasting looks, the exterior hard shell case was specially crafted using customized scratch-resistant Japanese paint, resulting in extremely vivid colors that are pleasing to the eyes. The SuperLeggera Pro for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and LG Google Nexus 4 were custom designed to tightly cradle the smartphone, all without having to add on additional bulk or weight, and boasts of cutouts which enables it to easily access all buttons and connections. Not only that, it has a special back coating all around the camera lens so that the "flashback" effect is no longer there when one snaps photos with it. Tom Hsieh, sales and marketing manager of Acase, said, "The SuperLeggera Pro combines the innate protective qualities of two different materials into one stylish case capable of withstanding the perils of everyday use. Acase places special emphasis on details such as finish, fit and design; and believes that a superior product should also be affordable." Prices start from $19.95 onwards for the SuperLeggera Pro for Samsung Galaxy Note 2, where it will come in black, blue, white, red, purple and pink colors. LG Nexus 4 owners will have to settle for just black or white colors. Press Release [ Acase SuperLeggera Pro dual layer protective case copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue LG Optimus G Pro is official in South Korea Still or Fizzy? Thump Through Your Day Archos expands tablet horizons with Platinum series Rally Fighter is first crowdsourced car CRKT Knife Sharpener Key Ring Bottle Opening Money Clip EU Watches help you tell the time in style Snooze iPhone dock Acase SuperLeggera Pro dual layer protective case Recent Stories

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