60 Gadgets in 60 Minutes. Maybe

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60 Gadgets in60 Minutes.Maybe!

• Dina Dreifuerst
• Budget Acquisitions Librarian, Bracewell
  Giuliani, LLP
• Barbara Fullerton
• Manager of Librarian Relations, 10-K Wizard

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Mail Goggles

• Just released by Google
• Step away from the computer before you send that
  email message!
• Lesson Dont drink and email at the same time!
• Before sending an email message, you will need to
  solve some math problems
• Timer available
• Price No charge/saves you embarrassment

• www.google.com/gmail

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Bandai RPG Pedometers

• Wii changed gaming landscape
• New goal make gamers move
• Game advances when wearer is moving around
• Interactive website tracks weight other health
  stats
• Price 48 each

http//www.bandai.co.jp/releases/J2008100601.html
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Hungry Piggy Bank

• In light of our economic situation
• Place a coin in the mouth
• Mouth chews and chomps
• 4 AAA batteries
• Price L19.95 (and in our economy.it is about
  32.40)

http//www.coolest-gadgets.com/20081021/hungry-pig
gy-bank-has-insatiable-appetite-for-cash/
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Sony PSP 2

• Flexible OLED display
• Electric charge stiffens display
• Next big thing for portables
• Stereo speakers double as jog wheel camera
  control
• Still at concept stage

http//www.yankodesign.com/2008/10/16/
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Hammacher Slides

• Convert slides and 35mm negatives
• USB
• Touch a button and watch while scanned into
  computer
• Can be used with Photoshop
• Scan images up to 1,800 dpi uses three white
  LEDs as a back light
• Only for Windows XP
• Price 99.95

http//www.hammacher.com/publish/74083.asp?source
CJcm_mmcCJ-_-1414665-_-1492714-_-TheSlideAndN
egativeToDigitalPictureConverter
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Hi-tech Knife Block

• Kills germs with UV light
• Bonus heat also dries knives
• Room for 5 knives kitchen shears
• Price 90

http//www.hammacher.com/publish/75953.asp
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MicroCars M.Go

• Neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV)
• Two-door
• Hi speed range between 75-90mph
• BTW for those lead foot drivers, theres a
  model for top speeds of 55-70mph
• Recharge takes less than 4 hours
• Price Released 1st Quarter of 2009 only in Europe

http//www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/10/22/microcar_m
go_is_go/
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Air Car

• Electricity is so last year!
• Charge in 3 minutes at station 4 hours at home
• American version will seat six have a gas/air
  hybrid engine
• Go 800 miles on a single tank of gas
• Pre-order mid-2009 for 2010 delivery
• Price 18,000

• http//www.theaircar.com

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iKey Bluetooth Keyboard

• Just released on Wednesday
• Sealed to be dust proof and submersible
• Portable
• Can connect to any Bluetooth-enabled computer
• Built to withstand harsh, dirty, dusty, wet, and
  corrosive environments
• 2 AA batteries
• Price N/A

http//www.ikey.com/vert.aspx?ProductID135
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DID YOU KNOW

• Sandisk is developing a128GB micro-SD card that
  should appear in the next three years. Today, the
  largest micro-SD card is about 16GB.

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Vertebrae bathroom

• No room for full-size bathroom?
• Stacking unit has toilet, sink, two showers
  ample storage
• 400 lbs reinforce the floor!
• Price 9,000 BPS (20,000)

http//www.designodyssey.co.uk/product.php
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Bluelounge Sanctuary

• 12 Built-in Connectors
• Compatible with over 1500 electronic devices from
  most major brands
• USB port allowing hundreds more electronic
  devices to be charged
• Charge cell phone, PDA, Blackberry, iPod, MP3
  player, and bluetooth headset in one location at
  one time
• Price 129.95

http//www.bluelounge.com/thesanctuary.php
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Driin cell charging shelf

• Tired of unsightly cords devices perched on
  ledges?
• Safe place for charging devices
• Held in place by wall wart
• Cord wraps around the base
• Price less than 10

http//www.driin.com
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Nikon D90 Released!

• 12.3-megapixel
• 4.2 frames per second
• Create D-Movie
• High resolution
• GPS tagging
• SD Storage
• Self cleaning self timer
• In-camera editing
• Low light shooting GOOD!
• Use other Nikon lenses AF, AF-I, AF-D and AF-S
  lenses
• Price 995.95/body only

http//www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Di
gital-SLR/25446/D90.html
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Marshmallow Blaster

• Shoots regular marshmallows up to 40 feet
• Shotgun capability with minis
• Dishwasher safe
• Price 30

www.marshmallowville.com
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Marshmallow Bazooka

• Launches edible, full-size marshmallows up to 40'
• LED automatically regulates air pressure
• Launches up to five marshmallows in 60 seconds
• 2 9-volt batteries
• Price 49.95

http//www.skymall.com/shopping/detail.htm?pid102
718154pnrM53
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Mino Mini-Cam

• Record 60 minutes of DVD video
• Upload to your favorite content-sharing website
  (MySpace, YouTube)
• Edit before you send
• Design your own cover
• Flip-out USB arm
• Silent mode recording
• TV connector
• Small tripod
• Price 179.99

http//www.theflip.com/products_flip_mino.shtmlp
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iBangle

• Forget about the belt clip!
• Blue ring adjusts for snug fit
• Wireless headphones
• Decorative buttons control sound, playlist, etc.
• Still at concept stage

• http//www.impactlab.com/2008/10/21/ibangle-self-s
  izing-bracelet/

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NetFlix TV Box/Player

• Tired of waiting for snailmail
• Movies delivered to your TV
• 5 x 5 size
• Box is hooked via Wi-Fi or Internet Connection
• Instant movies TV shows
• Con No current movies
• Plug into TV or Computer
• Claims to connect to any TV
• Price 99.99

http//www.roku.com/netflixplayer/
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iDive 300

• Waterproof iPod case
• Depths up to 300 feet
• Fits multiple iPod styles
• Includes over-ear speakers
• Price350

• http//www.h2oaudio.com/shop/product.php?productid
  63

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War of the Worlds Tripod

• Attach to almost anything!
• Called Gorillapods
• No smooth or level surface necessary
• Made of 30 ball-and-socket joints
• Supports cameras up to 6.6 lbs.
• Twist, bend, wrap, fold
• Price 39.99/49.99

http//www.joby.com/
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Xtracycle

• SUB Sport Utility Bike
• Car-replacement
• Holds groceries, children, even surfboards
• Buy whole bike or retrofit kit
• SoulBlender attachment sold separately
• Price 800 - 2000
• 225 for the blender

www.xtracycle.com and www.bikeblender.com
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New Jawbone Update

• 50 smaller than its father
• Award-winning
• Military-grade NoiseAssassin technology
• Blocks out noise
• Weighs 10 grams
• 4 hours of talk time
• Recharges in less than 30 minutes via USB or
  charger
• Range 33 feet
• Available only via ATT
• Price 129.99

http//www.jawbone.com/newtalk.aspx
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Medical Microchip

• Implanted under patients skin
• Monitors health condition administers medicine
• Can be remotely activated
• Human trials for diabetes osteoporosis next
  year

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DID YOU KNOW

• For fast connections (3 Mbps or more), picture
  quality is comparable to DVD quality to watch
  movies on your television or computer.

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Cable Cat

• Untangle your cable
• Give a gift to your cat loving friends
• Cute
• Price 7

http//www.popgadget.net/2007/06/a_cable_cat_for_1
.php
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Explorer Mouse

• Road warriors new best friend
• Works on ANY surface glass, rugs angry pets
• Microsofts BlueTrack Technology
• Price 100

www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/produc
tdetails.aspx?pid001
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Death of a Cell Phone
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BlackJack III Epix

• Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro
• Features a 320x320 touchscreen, 528MHz processor
• Optical mouse
• 2 MP camera with video
• A-GPS
• Wi-Fi
• ATT's 3G tech
• Price 199/Oct. 22nd

http//gizmodo.com/5066527/samsung-epix-aka-blackj
ack-iii-first-smartphone-with-builtin-optical-mou
se-not-lasers
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Kon Tiki dive watch

• Waterproof to 3280 feet
• Old ID10T error
• New automotive compression technology seals
  winding stem
• Price 10,000

www.eterna.ch//kontiki/
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Glass Keyboard

• Yanko design
• Glass surface
• Camera
• Lighting
• Full size keyboard
• Motion capture technology
• Sowhat happens when you bang on the keyboard in
  frustration?
• Still in production/from Japan

http//www.yankodesign.com/2008/06/12/lights-camer
a-glassaction/
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Google G1 Phone

• Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth GPS
• Android OS rave reviews
• CON no support for MS Exchange
• Price 185

• www.t-mobile.com

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Googles Android Software

• Open Source Mobile platform
• Free software
• First phone T-Mobile G1
• Requires 3rd party development
• Next on-screen QWERTY keyboard
• Applications
• http//androidcommunity.com/forums/androidmarket.p
  hp
• Orders Oct. 21st

http//www.google-phone.com/
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Embody chair

• Science fiction comes to life!
• Herman Miller design
• Pixelated support - dozens of flexible pieces
  mold to each persons shape
• Price 2,000

• www.hermanmiller.com/

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Blackberry Storm

• Verizon
• 3 G 1 GB
• Touch screen navigation
• Maps GPS
• 5.5 hours talk time
• 3.2 camera
• No Wi-Fi Keypad
• Video recording
• I-Tunes
• Price 599 arriving 2nd week of Nov. Bold
  arriving Nov. 4th

http//www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/
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Eyeglass Cleaner

• Ultrasonic technology
• Wont scratch lenses
• No chemicals
• Also works for CDs, dentures, and jewelry
• Price 70

www.hammacher.com/publish/75938.asp
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Fetch Technology

• For visually impaired individuals
• FETCH system find things they've misplaced
• The Gesture watch controls the consumer
  electronics in their home
• Technology runs on cell phone
• Users can attach Bluetooth-activated tags to
  their cell phones that correspond with buttons
  and voice commands
• Say 'Find coffee cup,' and then the cup will
  start beeping
• Release Date Future

http//abcnews.go.com/Technology/SmartHome/Story?i
d5591114page2/
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Device-charging Shoes

• Walking generates power
• Internal water tanks power a turbine
• Can run one device
• Available in 2010
• Price a little more than normal shoes

cleantechnica.com/2008/10/16/
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DID YOU KNOW

• Whats happening Feb. 17, 2009

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Disaster Recovery Gadgets
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Reef Sandal w/Soda Opener

• Get ready for the disaster!
• Amaze your friends!
• 4 different colors
• Opener in the sole
• Leather
• Available with flask
• Price 50

http//www.usoutdoorstore.com/outlet/reef-leather-
fanning-sandals.html
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Turbocell Chargers

• Emergency cellphone charger
• Runs on 1-2 AA batteries
• Reusable
• Works with most phones mobile devices
• Up 2 hours talk-time
• Price 10 - 25

http//turbocellcharge.com/
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GZone Boulder

• Takes a beating keeps on ringing
• Withstands rain, dust, fog, shock, humidity,
  hurricanes, tornadoes, butterfingers!
• Push-to-Talk
• MP3 player
• Small camera
• Electronic Compass
• Flashlight
• Verizon Wireless
• Price 130

http//www.casiogzone.com/boulder/
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Medex 1000

• Portable Intensive Care Unit
• Includes EKG, Ventilator, Oxygen monitoring, etc.
• Can run on batteries hot-swappable
• Approved by FDA for early 2009 delivery

• www.lstat.com/showcase/overview.asp

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Corsair USB Drive

• Rugged 2.0
• 4 GB
• Water Resistant
• Shock dampening shell
• Encased in aircraft aluminum
• 10 year warranty
• Price 63.99

http//www.gizmosforgeeks.com/2007/05/28/corsair-4
gb-ultra-rugged-usb-20-flash-drive/
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Millenia Air Conditioner

• Solar-powered HVAC system
• 12- to 24-hour rechargeable battery
• Can also run off electricity
• Scaleable 2-10 ton
• capacity
• Aquacell water cooler
• SolCool
• Price slightly higher than
• a regular HVAC unit

www.ecofy.com/
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SteriPen

• Test the drinking water
• UV light destroys bacteria and virus in seconds
• 2 AA Batteries
• No after taste
• 1 Kit tests 15.32 gallons of water
• Filter pack
• Price 79.95

http//www.steripen.com/outdoors.html
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Solio Universal Charger

• Solar-powered emergency charger
• Charges phones, mp3 players, cameras, etc.
• 8 hours for full charge
• Holds charge for 1 year
• Closed 5 x 2.5 x 1.5
• Price 200

www.solio.com/
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Roll Up Solar Panel

• Fuji Power Rescue is a portable solar generator
  from Japan
• Comprised of a flexible solar panel, a battery
  and various pieces of cabling
• Fits into a backpack
• Solar panel is fixed to a sheet that can be
  rolled up into a tube
• Generates 100v/36W enough for computers, phones,
  etc.
• Price In Japanese

http//www.powerbs.co.jp/services/solar.html
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Sharpie Pen

• For the brave ones who ignore evacuation orders
• Write your SSN on your arm for easy identification

www.sharpie.com
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Overwhelmed?So Are We!

• Find the gadgets that fit your environment
• Research the product
• Fits into your budget
• Consider new products
• Know your learning curve
• If it is broken should you fix it or replace it
• Beware of First Generation technology

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Looking for Gadgets

• Wired http//blog.wired.com/gadgets/
• Treonauts http//blog.treonauts.com/
• PC World http//www.pcworld.com/article/id,131935-
  page,13/article.html
• Consumer Reports http//www.consumerreports.org
• Gizmodo http//www.gizmodo.com
• Engadget http//www.engadget.com
• Frontgate http//www.frontgate.com
• Thinkgeek http//www.thinkgeek.com
• YouTube http//www.youtube.com
• Popsci http//ww.popsci.com/gear-gadgets
• Oh Gizmo! http//www.ohgizmo.com
• CNET Shopper to compare prices shopping
  http//shopper.cnet.com