Other Gadgets

Gadgets are used in our everyday work and play to make life easier for all of us, there are many different gadgets, which cater to everyone’s needs no matter how diverse those needs are.

Nabaztag-Awe inspiring technology
Awe inspiring, stunning and amazing are some of the expressive words which spring to mind if you think of this particular tech gadget. The Nabaztag, for those of you who are not so familiar with this latest gadget, the Nabaztag may possibly be one of the smartest “bunnies” you could buy, on this planet. The new technological gadget literally resembles a bunny, it can be connected to any Wi-Fi router, and is able to speak or translate in five completely different languages. This it does, by using the text to speech, which is a new technology. It has a wide and varied vocabulary; you just have to type it on the text pad. It has the ability to read the news on speaker, read whichever blog or website you request. Alert you of any incoming emails, alert you about the weather (weather alert), play and sing songs, and a whole lot more.
If your text messages are normally boring, this device may be of enormous help to you, as you can go on the website of the manufacturers and send messages to your friends who also have “bunnies”, instead of sending them the way you normally do, these “bunnies” can relay the messages whether in the voice you choose, or in your own voice, along with a preselected, personalized song.
 
It also has voice command, so you are able to speak to it, and get a response, not all gadgets come equipped with this feature, and it is one of what makes it a remarkable gadget to own.
The description of this gadget is a plastic white bunny, with the antennas serving as conductors, as they rotate when it is in motion, it also has a radio, and microphone. The body also has integrated LED which flashes in various patterns to send visual information to the owner. It also reads web pages or emails, and it is connected to your computer, and works as a generator through which you send your texts and commands, with flashing lights and rotating antenna… Although a little too big for my taste… (I prefer small and compact gadgets) this gadget is definitely worth a second look.
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Source: www.nabaztag.com, and other sites.
 
Digital Photo frame – Revolutionize your photo viewing
This gadget should come as no surprise to many photographers and photo enthusiasts, with the advent of viewing your photos on your computers, ipods and mp3s plus various other devices, it was bound to come on-stream eventually. This is a digital photo frame, designed to let you view your photos anywhere you please, on a desktop, mantle, fireplace, in fact, any location you want to view your photos from, you can place this gadget and have others look at it without getting tired of seeing one photo.
The digital photo frame has revolutionized the way people view photos all around the world. A particular model also come in a size so small, it is the size of a credit card and fits snugly in your credit card holder, your wallet or your purse, this has replaced the plastic photo albums showing children, grandchildren etc., people normally carry around in their purses, and it is so easy to use that even the elderly are able to get one.
It is about 7 inches in size, some smaller, or bigger, depending on your taste, and comes in a variety of colors, but the more popular ones are chrome, gold, bronze, black and silver. A plug-and-play system allows you to take the frame wherever there is power. It directly plays from the USB flash drive, it has a LCD screen and also plays back JPEG photos. The device also had adjustable brightness and contrast buttons, and you can rotate or zoom the photos as you desire.
View your pictures one at a time, or as a slideshow, it comes equipped with a remote control, so you don’t even have to go to it to adjust it. It uses a 12v power supply, and consumes 9w of power. It also comes with a stand, power supply adaptor and AV cables. Gone are the days when you would pop out your photo albums, or get everyone to gather around to look at your photos from your PC. With this gadget you can set the timer to show how long or short you want each photo to be seen. And all frames are compatible with all the current photo formats.
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Source: Tigerdirect.com and other sites

 

Holux Gpsmile- a Gps navigator with a difference

 

If you have ever been in a situation where you are on the road, you are equipped with directions and you still get lost then this gadget is definitely for you. There are many navigation systems on the market today, but I am featuring a particular one.

 

A navigation system is normally used in automobiles; it utilizes GPS to get data, normally a person’s position to find where the user is located on the road, in the navigator’s database of maps. Utilizing this database, the navigation unit is able to give directions based on other locations on the road and in the database. It is able to estimate the position of the person, based on the previous position. This is derived by using data from the sensors which are joined to what is called a drivetrain you can lose your signals or get incorrect reading if you go through a tunnel or a canyon, which is usually the case when it comes to Gps systems…

 This particular Gps navigation system features a compact design with a touch screen, which enables you to maneuver your vehicle without having to worry about knobs or buttons. It has a receiver with 20 channels, an antenna which you flip up, and a screen which is just 3.5 inches small, it also plays mp3 files for your listening comfort, it also holds photos on some models, and if you have ever had a problem with blind spots, then the gpsmile eliminates them for you.

 

The device also uses an SD memory storage device; it’s very simple yet accurate and shows directions to within ten (10) meters of your location. It boasts ease of use, easily readable screen, hours of run time on the battery, it is able to replay mp3 and both audio and image files (JPEG). It has a 1 year warranty and uses mediatex MT3318 GPS chip instead of SiRF.

 

There are so many features included in this Gps navigator, which allows you the freedom and unencumbered navigation, but the fact that it is small, lightweight, easy to use and very accurate should be of importance if you decide to purchase one for use in your vehicle.

Pocket multimedia centre-Just plug and play.

The pocket multimedia centre was designed for those persons who are enthusiastic about multimedia gadgets. It enables you to take your music, photos and videos with you wherever and whenever you wish. With a device so small and compact, it fits right into your pocket, or even a small handbag.

With a 20 gig hard drive, the measurement of this metallic device is 4.17 x 2.37 x 0.69 inches, and weighs a mere 5.69 ounces, sleek and slim, with a metallic case. It has amazing capacity and LCD (color) screen for a gadget so small, it can play videos for as much as 80 hours, it holds as much as 200,000 high resolution photographs, and up to 10,000 commercial-free, uninterrupted songs. It works in sync with windows media player, and you are able to transfer data between the computer and your CD, you could not want more in a mass storage device.

It comes equipped with a USB port and cable, which allows you to transfer photos from your camera (digital). You can record, and play back your videos and movies and watch them from the screen of the multimedia centre; just like you would from normal TV you are also able to attach it to an external screen, television or computer and organize, or even view your photos and videos, or even to play the included or downloaded games.   

 It also features PC auto-sync, music and gaming, games can also be downloaded from your computer to this device. It plays mp3 and DRM audio files, and WMA both protected and otherwise, so, with this gadget, you need not concern yourself about protected music or files on the internet. You can download from either McIntosh, or your PC.   

You can use this device in your car as it also comes with car charger (DC), and advanced circuitry, which prevents it from power surges, being overcharged or under circuited. And it also has a lifetime warranty. With all of these features you are able to have hours upon hours of uninterrupted, multimedia fun, wherever you are, without having to worry about running out of battery or things to do.

 PHONE: BLACK -BERRY PEARL

                              
The Blackberry Pearl is a beautiful gadget which exceeds the expectations of many persons, as well as the features and functions of all other cellular phones with a price to go with it.  On this phone, you can send and receive emails, just as much as you would on your computer. The sure-type keypad is designed for comfort and easy usage. It’s equipped with the interface for the internet, so you can easily surf the web, and even speak on the instant messenger of your choice, while out of office, or away from your computer. It has color coded icons for your received messages, wireless-green, Bluetooth-blue and new messages-red.

It has an FM radio built in, a 1.3 megapixel digital camera, on which you can view and record both photos and movie clips. The camera has features like zoom, and pixel selection, for a clearer photo. It also has  maps to help you navigate around the city, so you don’t get lost. Most of the smartphones available today, offers similar capabilities and functionalities, but for the blackberry pearl, it also carries  a light sensing feature- it  adjusts the screen or keyboard automatically, depending on the lighting you are using.
It is stylishly designed, multifunctional and a whole lot more. It has outlets for earphone, as it also has a media player attached, USB cable, which enables you to download from your computer, or upload to it. It is wireless, has Mp3 ringtones (these can also be downloaded),  Speaker phones so you can do conference calls, Bluetooth, call forward, speed dial, mute, text messaging and voice command, with this feature, you can command the phone to call whomever you want at the sound of your voice. The blackberry pearl phone comes in either silver or black.
 This phone would fall into the category of must-have for a business executive, or anyone who has a hectic day with schedules and appointments.  As it adds to the comfort and convenience of having everything in order, and having your day run smoothly as a result of it. Its design is sleek, and small, this enables it to fit neatly in your pocket or purse.

 

Touch screen Mp3 Player,                      

Mp3 players are probably THE most sought after gadgets for kids and adults worldwide today, to be able to carry your music around with you while you go about your everyday duties, walking jogging or exercising, is a great technological revolution. Mp3 players range from 1 gigabyte to as much as 5 gigabytes, so small yet very powerful in terms of the capacity of information they hold. Some Mp3 player hold up to 1,000 songs, plus movies, photos and a variety of other features are also added to them, some hold more, depending on the size of the memory chip it uses.

 The Mp3 player comes with a headphone specifically created for sound clarity and quality, fashioned from the Ipod, a lot of the features are similar to it. It has a slim, sleek body a little bigger than a credit card and flat to the touch, with a myriad of features included. The touch screen mp3 player has great sound quality, and you can just touch the screen to get to where you want to go, very user friendly and uses memory chips instead of a hard drive to store files and other information. It reduces the amount of power you would use for a normal compact disc (CD) player; some Mp3 players are recharged through your computer, and not plugged in directly to an outlet. 

 Some of the other features of the Mp3 player are: you are able to create schedules and make appointments with it, then lock it to prevent unauthorized persons from seeing it. You can download and listen to the songs you like without interruptions, or commercials, you are able to delete the ones you no longer need. You can send your photos from your digital camera, or your computer, to your Mp3 player, and it allows the image to be formatted using JPG, BMP or GIF. No longer will you have to show photos on your cell phone, or even worse, your photo album, you can actually take these around and show to whomever you like. You are able to lock the screen with a small button at the top to avoid it being jolted while in your pocket or handbag, or the case. I have not fully explored all the features on it as yet, but I am sold. It’s small wonder why every next person has one in their ear when you see them.

 

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