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Cool Guy Gifts

Adina — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:23:31 +0000

Guys are picky and picking out a gift for them could end up with a headache. Even if we see them simple in thinking and now wanting much but actually they analyze more even than women and when it comes to gifts things get tricky. But there are some gifts with which you won’t go wrong. The basics remain and they can always turn out to be life saviors. On the other hand there are gadgets, electronic gifts. These are the new hit and any men would go mad on receiving a cool gadget.
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Well starting with clothing. A cool T-shirt or a pair of sunglasses won’t hurt. Then there are perfumes, here it does not matter you to like it but him. So if you don’t know the guy very well then maybe you should stay back from this kind of gifts. Drinks are very popular among males and a bottle of old scotch would do the job. Just watch him a bit when you go out and see what he drinks more often so you get a clear idea.

There is no point in giving something without any use. If you want there are many cool personalized gifts you can buy. For example there are lots of alarm clocks in different shapes that will amuse and what is more waking him every morning. Then again you can get some personalized skins for their laptop or iPhone as they come cheap and you can get their favorite car printed or quotation. The price is around $20 and the efforts will make the difference.

Don’t forget about the accessories, a watch or a bracelet will do just fine with his outfit while carrying an object from you will be more than a gift but more of a memory. An umbrella is also a cool gift especially if you are living in an unsteady climate area in which it rains a lot. If the guy likes writing and is very organized and agenda and a pair of classy pens will impress him and will surely note the first date in the calendar the date he takes you out. Books are always a good choice for the ones reading a lot, or why not a set of DVDs with their favorite movies or concerts or why not some documentaries. If he likes sweet a box of special candies will sweeten up his day for sure. Now let’s get to gadgets. A digital camera is a very special gift and maybe a digital photo frame to keep your special moments everywhere he goes. Wrap a portable DVD player and he will be more than happy to have what to do in his journeys. GPS is another cool gadget gift you can get a guy so he will always be able to find directions when he travels around.

And why not some relaxation gifts? For example some tickets to his favorite artist or to a football or baseball game? Or if you really want something special you can go for a trip or weekend fishing, if he is in such activities. Don’t forget that the attention matters in any gift so in the end anything is good as long as it is useful.

New Cell Phones

Adina — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:35:03 +0000

When it comes to new cell phones, there are a lot of models that we could present, but there is one special mobile phone that deserves its own article and our full attention. The HTC HD2 is one of those new cell phones that people have been craving for ever since they heard it comes with a 4.3 inch display which is touch sensitive and a 1 GHz processor combines with a beautiful 5 megapixel camera. This cell phone can be purchased at a price of $200 via T-Mobile.

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With 4.74 x 2.64 x 0.43 inches in dimensions and 5.54 ounces in weight, this smart phone is one very elegant choice when you are looking for a device which makes you look unique. It is true that the device is pretty big, but once we move on to the features chapter, Iâ€™m sure that size will not matter that much anymore.

The screen is the most important and the greatest feature of this cell phone yet. It comes with a 480 x 800 pixels resolution and it is simply something else. The colors are sharp, beautiful and vibrating and everything from reading text messages to viewing photos and surfing the internet is going to be a great experience. Since the display is bigger, this makes the keyboard automatically bigger as well. The Swipe feature is great because it offers the possibility to drag your finger from one letter to another when you are writing text instead of lifting your finger to press each key individually.

On the bottom side of this cell phone you can spot a headphone jack and a micro USB port. Under the display there is a set of useful buttons: the Talk and End ones, the Home button, the back button and the Start Menu shortcut. Behind the battery door was the spot chosen for the microSD expansion slot. Inside the package, you are going to receive goodies like a 16 GB microSD card which comes with the â€œTransformersâ€ movie preloaded, a wired stereo headset, the user manual plus a charger.Â T-Mobile has installed a lot of multimedia applications which are cool to find in your new cell phone. The HD is also the very first handset which supports the Blockbuster On Demand video download application. This means that you can preview and then download the movies you like.

The 5 megapixel camera comes with dual LED flash plus autofocus and editing options. As you can imagine, at 5 MP, the quality of the image was nothing but good and the sharpness of the pictures taken is probably the most amazing aspect of all. Battery life is always a very important aspect for a mobile phone which is supposed not to let you down in your moments of great need. This being said, we can tell you that the 1230mAh lithium ion battery that comes with the cell phone will manage to keep it on for 6 hours of conversation and 20 days when in standby mode.

New Technical Gadgets

Adina — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:03:32 +0000

Here we are again, reporting on the new technical gadgets that have recently appeared on the market. Since we are absolutely crazy about cool gadgets that make our life more fun and easy, we are going to tell you about the new pocket projector launched by 3M. now, I can picture a group of teenagers that want to watch a movie or look at some photos but they canâ€™t gather at someoneâ€™s place because the parents are thereâ€¦ Well, with the MPro 150 pocket projector by 3M you can watch photos, movies or clips directly from your cell phone. These pocket projectors will now show the biggest image and so far, they have not reached the performance of a regular projector but they are getting there. There are no reviews currently available for this gadget but there will be one soon. In the meantime, you can visit the 3M official website and get more details about how you can get your hands on one of these super cool pocket projectors.

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One of the most interesting new technical gadgets that we have come across is the TomTom Start2. This is a smart new GPS which is going to always help you choose the shortest way between 2 locations on the map. Navigation has never been more simple and free of stress. The street names are spoken, making it easier for you to know exactly where you are at all times. Since we are talking about a smart tech gadget, this GPS will also give you alternative routes. This device is compatible with RDS-TMC traffic which means that traffic information gets transmitted to the device.

When it comes to computer webcams, keyboards and mice, Logitech has always been one of my favorite manufacturers. The Harmony 300 remote control is another Logitech new gizmo that can replace at least 4 of the remote control that you currently use in your home. With a single press of a button, you could control your TV plus other devices that are connected to it. The Harmony 300 is one of the smartest remote controls that you will ever see, simply because it can recognize 5000 different brands and up to 225,000 different devices. It can cover a lot of devices, from your old VCR and even up to your new Blu-ray drive. Donâ€™t you just love it when we get new gadgets that make our life easier? Looking on the bad side, losing this one remote control is worse that losing just that of the stereo. It is very easy to set up the Logitech Harmony 300. The price is as low as $49.99 and if you know a friend that has trouble remembering where all those remote controls are, you could give him this remote control as a gift. There is no LCD display on this remote, but I think that it has quite a nice and unique design. Besides, I think that due to the size, it is going to be a bit difficult to lose it or misplace it.

Hottest New Gadgets

Adina — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:53:41 +0000

In todayâ€™s article we are going to present some of the hottest new gadgets that are freshly released on the market. The items are the coolest thing on the tech market right now so this is why we are bringing some information about whatâ€™s hot right now.

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The Vuzix Wrap 310 is a special and cool product which can be bought for $249. Even I they look just like a fancy pair of sunglasses, the Vuzix Wrap can do much more than make you look like Neo from the movie Matrix. This gizmo is considered to be the first wearable display in the world. This pair of glasses comes with one AV cable and the controller needs 2 AA batteries to run. Using the included AV cable, you can connect the Vuzix Wrap 310 to a DVD player. The screen is pretty good for most people to enjoy a movie and this Wrap also makes a good combination with your iPod as well. Unfortunately, you do have to put up with a lot of wires and no one likes to walk down the street or in the park with such a great number of wires hanging around. Even with this negative aspect, these glasses are still some on the best video goggles that money can buy in our days.

$299 is the price for the DXG-A80V camcorder which can also make a great gift and itâ€™s also one of those hottest new gadgets that you may want to buy for yourself. This camera shoots clearly at 30 fps and you can also switch to 1080i at 60 fps. You can also use it to take pictures as it has a 10 megapixel camera. Due to the included SD card slot, you can extend the memory up to 16 GB which is more than enough for you to keep taking pictures and filming videos. Other features are the 5X optical zoom and the electronic image stabilizer. Another feature which is very cool and interesting is the touch screen interface. It also has a digital voice recording function. You get a lot of goodies in the box, like an USB cable which allows you to connect the camera to a laptop or computer and even a HDMI cable. There is no SD card included so if you were planning on extending the memory, you have to get one for yourself.

The last item for idea is definitely something I never thought I would see in this life time. This device actually massages your eyes! It costs only $91 and it is available for purchase from Amazon. It helps relax your tired eyes and itâ€™s especially useful for people that spend long hours in front of the computer. This gizmo could help prevent a lot of migraines and cure a lot of tired eyes. It uses a vibration massage technique plus air and heat treatments. Itâ€™s fair to say that this gadget is a sight for sore eyes. And since itâ€™s cheap, you could also gift it to a friend that spends a lot of hours in front of the laptop working (I wonder if any of my friends are reading this article).

New Electronic Gadgets

Adina — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:16:11 +0000

New electronic gadgets are always a fun topic as they bring up some very interesting devices which you never thought that a human mind could invent. For instance, have you ever imagines that someone could ever invent a Solar Power Electronic Calculator with 4 ports and one USB? This blue gizmo does not need batteries to run. You can attach to the calculator to your computer, laptop, keyboard and even MP3. The little gadget only costs $13 and you can only use it with Windows operating systems.

The Bloodhound cell phone detector is one of those new electronic gadgets which is useful for companies more than it is for regular persons. This gadget is able to detect any usage of a cell phone within a certain limited area. I hear this is a great idea for the criminals inside prisons or other correctional facilities that illegally use mobiles inside bars. Iâ€™m thinking it would also be a good idea for teachers to monitor the student which are taking an exam, as copying via a handset has become quite popular.

The item below is something I would love to have around the house when I am working on my job documents. The Pure Lady massage chair has benefits and offers pleasure beyond imagination. Sit back, relax, and let your body benefit from this marvelous experience. The beauty of it is that it is easy to fold and to be stored away even if you apartment is small. I thought at first that this is a great way for relaxing and doing some work at home in the meantime but come to think of it, who can think about work when you are getting a comforting body massage?

For those people who want to keep a complete control and a non-stop monitoring of their surroundings and the temperature in their homes, one of the latest gadgets launched on the market is Multi-Room Climate Monitor. For only $89.95 this gadget can monitor the air moisture and temperature in several rooms and will warn you if the humidity increases over 60%. Oh yes, it also shows the 24-hour forecast and the current weather. The base station has a 4 inch LCD display which will provide you with a cool calendar and a timer (these will automatically synchronize). The display will show a flashy icon that will warn you when the humidity level is too high. This system comes with a base station and other three remote indoor sensors. This gadget is powered by an AA battery for the base station and two other AAA batteries for each sensor.

If you want to save some money by spending as little on electrical energy as possible, for only $10 you can buy a Programmable Digital Timing Timer & AC Plug Socket. With this gadget, you can set any time value between one minute and a week helping you gain more control of your electrical appliances. If you ever leave home and forget the lights on, there is no need to worry, as this little gizmo can turn the light off automatically.

Cool New Gadgets

Adina — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:10:21 +0000

When it comes to cool new gadgets, I feel there is so much to write about as new and crazy, wacky yet original gizmos appear on the market every day. The combination between originality, technology and innovation is amazing in so many ways. We love gadgets, as they makes out lives a lot easier (not to mention that some of them are so much fun!) so letâ€™s see what cool new gadgets have recently appeared on the market.

Now, one thing which particularly impressed me was the Lenovo Lephone. In fact, I find it so cool and amazing that Iâ€™m not sure where to begin explaining just what this baby can do. Take the power of the iPhone and multiply it about 50 times and you can get an idea about what this cool gadget is all about. It uses the next generation Android operating system and a dual mode home screen. The first type of home screen basically shows a flower which display options like browsing through you list of contacts or send a message or make a phone call. The second one represents a series of widgets. The phone can be split open from the middle and this is where all the fun and beauty begins. On the left side of the Lephoneâ€™s cover there is a connector which can be magnetically attached. There a lot of feature which we are not going to explain now but just by looking at the design of this phone you can tell itâ€™s beautiful, smart and expensive.

Now the next one is also interesting and funny. There is a special keyboard released on the market with features a bit different from what we usually find on regular desktop PCs and laptop keyboards. The Fast Finder keyboard has an ABCDEFG layout instead of the usual QWERTY one we are used to. Personally I think itâ€™s a torment to get this keyboard if you have used the QWERTY layout your entire life. Letâ€™s just say itâ€™s more of a gadget for people that didnâ€™t get a chance to use a regular keyboard too much and donâ€™t care about the layout of the keys. But the ABCDEF thing is not the WOW part of this keyboard. All the keys, from F1 to F12 have those messenger abbreviations written on them.

Is this aâ€¦ Yahoo! Messenger keyboard? I would buy this gizmo only if I wanted to make fun of my roommate and replace his regular keyboard with this one. It has a button that can switch to the QWERTY layoutâ€¦ but let this be our little secret. The F keys will write BRB, ASAP, LOL and other important message with the press of one single button. All you need to do is to activate the red letter function and you are good to go. I am not sure what every of those 12 abbreviations mean but Iâ€™m sure that they have to be important. Itâ€™s a bit more expensive that $20 and it can be purchase by placing an online order on www.amazon.com.

Latest Cool Gadgets

Adina — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:22:55 +0000

While reading the online news today, I came across the latest cool gadgets which appeared lately on the market. Since one of my favorite parts of the day is when I take my relaxing shower to keep me fresh, I thought it would be fun and interesting to show you the Color Changing Shower head. Itâ€™s kind of brings the disco mood right into your shower cabinet. What you basically do is to change the shower head that you now have with this one which is powered by LED lights. The beauty of it is that the shower changed color according to the temperature of the water. This means you will know exactly when the water is heated or cold enough so you can step inside and clean yourself.

You donâ€™t need any batteries as the LEDs are self powered. When the temperature of the water is below 32 degrees Celsius, the lights are green; when the temperature is in the interval of 33 and 41 degrees Celsius, the lights will turn to a beautiful shade of blue; finally, when the temperature of the water has risen between 42 and 45 degrees, the lights will now turn red. Itâ€™s as simple as that, now you have a cool glowing shower head and a water thermometer all in one cool gadget.

Another gizmo on the latest cool gadgets list is the Agent Cam HD Video Recorder. Think of it as a combination between a webcam and a regular video camera recorder. Itâ€™s useful for meeting, family gathering, birthdays, the kidsâ€™ kinder garden Christmas celebration and many other moments that you want to archive forever. You can record a maximum 6 hours of video. Every clip can then be transferred to your laptop or PC. The Micro Camera is compatible with different versions of Windows like Windows 200, Windows XP and even the Windows Vista operating system. The camera has 50 mm x 50 mm x 15 mm in dimension and a 2 GB SD memory card included. The resolution of the AVI files is 640 x 800 pixels and it has a built in microphone. You can charge the camera via one of the computerâ€™s USB port or by using the special charger. The display mode is an analog clock wish shows 12 hours also in minutes and seconds. It has all the necessary functions for video recording and the display is made of resistant glass.

I donâ€™t know about you, but if I had a daughter, I would know just what to get her for her birthday this year. What could be better for a 10 year old than a Hello Kitty MP3 player? It has up to 1 GB of memory to store her favorite music, it comes with its very own set of headphones but the best part is that it looks just like Hello Kitty. Girls that go crazy after pink and cute cats are going to love this super cool MP3 player. More cool gadgets, coming up soonâ€¦

Fujitsu LifeBook P1630, a pal for life

Cezar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:49:30 +0000

The sensation revealed by the latest article in Laptop Reviews Central and looking like breaking through the boundaries of evolution is the Fujitsu LifeBook P1630, a convertible notebook that has magnesium alloy casing, that features the powerful Intel Core 2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage 1.2GHz processor. The upgrading of its RAM goes up to a maximum of 2GB DDR2 and can be used with a 80GB or 120 GB hard drive and an optional 64 GB solid state drive. Now, isn’t that something?

The display has a resolution of 1,280 x 800, an anti-glare screen, provided with a webcam of a 1.3 megapixel, which is displayed on its 8.9″, transmissive Hydis Wide XGA back-light LED touch screen and 3D shock sensor and security buttons. This laptop comes with Wi-fi connectivity having standard internet options, instant messaging features and a user optional Bluetooth. A SD memory card slot is also present, a VGA output and a fingerprint reader.

The Operating systems are Genuine Windows Vista Business, Downgrade Service Genuine Windows Vista Business, Bonus Media. The software contains Adobe Acrobat Reader, Norton Internet Security 20081, OmniPass Fingerprint application, Fujitsu Driver Update utility, Evernote Plus, Portshutter Data Leak Prevention Software, Arcsoft Webcam Companion.

Other features include a built-in digital microphone, embedded TPM; the security features include Advanced security using Fujitsu Portshutter, data-leak prevention software, and built-in biometric fingerprint swipe with pre-boot authentification (PBA)The power is rendered by 9.13″ x 6.57″ x 1.36″ approximately 2.2 lbs. with a 3-cell battery and 9.13″ x 7.32″ x 1.36″ approximately 2.5 lbs. with a 6-cell battery. The dimensions are 232mm (W) x 167 mm (D) x 34.5~37mm (H); there is an additional software plus 1 year Full Licensed Norman Virus Control with Sandbox Technology and Norman Personal Firewall, Acronis True Image.

As Laptop Reviews Central states: “Fujitsu LifeBook P1630 is not only a notebook, it also allows users to draw and take note” using the Transmissive Hydis Wide XGA back-light LED touch-screen, thus one can use the finger or a pen. The WXGA 8.9″ display is handy when the internet is used or movies are playing. And as Laptop Reviews Central adds: “due to its 2.8 lbs weight, it makes it a very portable device and it can also be used for presentations as it also integrates the Fujitsu bi-directional hinge”.

The multi built-in devices (built-in antenna - that allows users to go online, built-in speaker) increase Fujitsu LifeBook P1630’s functionality and makes it a useful tool in everybody’s hands. The wireless connectivity is provided by several options: Intel Wireless WiFi Link, Atheros XSPAN Wireless LAN, Bluetooth wireless connectivity or 3G WWAN.

Fujitsu has a well-known history in creating tiny little pen-enabled notebooks, a great alternative to larger, heavier laptops, specially offered to those who are on the road; therefore with this new Fujitsu LifeBook P1630, a pal for life, is easy to be handled by students and business professionals wherever they go.

Smart patch helps you calculate caloric intake and expenditure

Maria Mihale — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:34:09 +0000

We only live once, this is what most of the people do not understand, even if they say they do, even if they pretend living their lives guided by a quote like â€œCarpe diem!â€. They all say that, but they donâ€™t act as if they really were convinced that enjoying every single moment is the most important thing of them all. I donâ€™t think that we should do anything that ever crosses our minds, but the least we could do is to stop counting calories, for Godâ€™s sake!

Iâ€™ve seen so many people, girls in particular, thin as hell, who were desperately trying to lose weight. This is a sick way of thinking about ourselves, but it seems that having the spiderâ€™s waist is very important.

I have never encouraged the continuous and irrational feeding, which is the main cause of obesity these days, but this doesnâ€™t mean we should spend our time checking the caloric intake and expenditure. However, there are many sophisticated websites and software available in the market to help you do this. But now, here you have a smart patch, designed by PhiloMetron, which is able to help you calculate the caloric intake and expenditure.

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Consisting of a mixture between sensors, electrodes, accelerometers, and a very special algorithm, the patch is able to measure how much calories you have eaten, how many calories you managed to burn, and then, of course, to use the information in order to give you the net gain or loss during 24 hours. Then, the information is being sent to the cell phone of a dieter, using a Bluetooth wireless connection. And you will have a feedback, of this you can be sure. And it will be something like â€œyou missed your goal for today, but you can make it up tomorrow by taking a 15-minute walk or having a salad for dinnerâ€.

Unfortunately, we donâ€™t know for the moment how much this smart patch will cost and how precisely it works.

(Source: Dvice)

Electric lawnmower from Husqvarna

Maria Mihale — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:01:24 +0000

Here in my country authorities interdict people to step on the grass, even if the grass is somewhere in a park. People consider this to be a crazy thing, unusual and unfair, if you want to, because in other countries you can do such thing without worrying about being threatened that youâ€™ll have to pay an enormous fine.

Itâ€™s sad because we all need to relax after a hard working day and the grass is sometimes just what the doctor ordered, you know? And Iâ€™m afraid that we are now obliged to buy ourselves houses with huge yards that will give us the chance to do whatever we like.

The only problem with owning a yard is the fact that when the lawn is oversized, if I may say so, youâ€™ll have to find some time to take care of it, because mowing isnâ€™t a very simple business. For example, 6000 m2 are being mown in approximately 120 hours, which is quite a lot. And maybe you donâ€™t have the time for such an activity. For those whoâ€™d like to find a solution, here you have the Automower 260 ACX, developed by Husqvarna.

Part of the robotic family, this electric lawnmower is a little bit different from its predecessors, being not only bigger, but also faster. In addition, it comes with the GSM technology that makes it possible for the lawnmower to send the owner a short text message, in case of emergency.

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â€œFor anyone with a large lawn and a busy life, the newest Automower is a dream machineâ€, said Stefan Axelsson, the Business Manager for Husqvarna Robotic Lawnmowers. In addition, he said that â€œthe embedded SMS-service makes the lawn beautiful and 99 percent carefreeâ€.

Now, letâ€™s see what this electric lawnmower is able to do. First of all, it cuts the grass just like you want it to, at the height that you prefer, and helps you fertilize the lawn. It runs on a battery which can be recharged â€œthrough an electrically powered charging stationâ€. The cutting time is of about an hour and when the job is finished, the lawnmower goes to the charging station in order to recharge for about other 40 minutes. And here we go again!

The lawnmower is very easy to use, emission free (itâ€™s powered by electricity, so it doesnâ€™t produce harmful exhaust emissions and the energy consumption is low), theft protected (if someone wants to use it, a 4-digit code must be introduced, weather proof and weather fertilizer.

The suggested retail price is of approximately 4000 Euros.

(Source: Dvice)