Tech Gadgets Guide

3 Cool gadgets

I have just discovered 3 new cool gadgets I want to share with you.

1. MSI U123-004US 10.2-Inch Red Netbook – 9+ Hours Battery Life

Features and specifications:

• 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz Bus speed
• 1GB DDR2 533 Mhz SO-DIMM (1 Slot) upgradable to 2 GB MAX
• 160 GB SATA Hard Drive
• Windows XP Home Edition
• 9 Cell Battery (9-10 Hours battery life depending on usage)

MSI U123-004US 10.2-Inch Red Netbook looks hot, is powerful and I love the 9+ hours battery life.

The price for MSI U123-004US is $379.99.

2. Olympus Stylus 850 SW 8MP Shockproof Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow)

The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory.

Features and specifications:

• 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• 3x optical zoom; Face Detection
• 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode
• Waterproof to 10 feet; shockproof to 5 feet
• Stores images on xD Picture Cards

The price for Stylus 850 SW is $279.95.

3. Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard

Need extra HDD and portability? Have a look at Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0.

Main features

• 5,400 RPM Spin Speed, 8 MB Cache Buffer
• USB 2.0: up to 480 Mb/s
• Sync and back up quickly at your desktop without having to search for cables.
• Guard the privacy of important files and folders.
• Get your storage solution up and running quickly.

The price for Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard is $135.80.

Beer hat for super parties

The Cowboy Beer Hat is the ultimate party hat! You can drink two beverages at once.

The Cowboy Beer Hat is great for a day at the beach, a house party, or simply watching the game on television.

You can choose from 6 colors to match it with your personal style.

Pricing and availability

The beer hat cost $19.89 and it is available at Prankplace.com.

Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player

Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player is the most convenient way to play HD movies or user-generated videos, listen to high-quality digital music and show high-resolution slideshows of your family photos on your TV. Also works with popular USB drives, and digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players that can be recognized as mass storage devices.

Play content from most popular USB drives,and digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players that can be recognized as mass storage devices. Full HD video playback and navigation – up to 1080p – Experience the spectacular picture quality of HD video and crystal clear sound clarity of digital audio. Use the included remote control to navigate through your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated HD menus.

Collect without limits – There’s no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more USB drives for more space. Access two USB drives simultaneously – Two USB ports on the player let you connect two USB storage devices and access them simultaneously. Media Library feature aggregates the content on both drives into one list sorted by media type. HDMI and composite video connections – The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port lets you connect to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite (RCA) outputs ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets. Hassle-free playback of HD movies, home videos, digital music, and photos on your TV.

Western Digital WD TV HD MediaPlayer features

• Movie viewing – Fast forward, rewind, pause, zoom, and pan. View subtitles – Search by filename, partial filename, most recently viewed and date
• Create custom slide shows with a variety of transitions and background music
• Media Library – This unique feature lets you view all your media by media type in one menu regardless of its location in folders or drives. You can view content by categories such as genre, album, artist and date. / Search – Search by genre, title, artist, filename and partial filename
• Thumbnail and list views – Browse your content by filename or by thumbnails of photos, album covers and movie cover art.

Pricing and availability info

The Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player cost $101.99 and is available at Amazon.com.

A gadget with an impressive design the B&W Zeppelin iPod Speaker

B&W Zeppelin iPod Speaker has an impressive design.

Sleek and curvaceous, the award-winning Zeppelin iPod speaker system from renowned speaker manufacturer Bowers and Wilkins combines eye-catching design with world-leading technology.

With five integral speakers which can be adjusted via your iPod you can optimize the sound to suit your surroundings. You can vary the bass level according to the amount of space around the speaker, giving you a refined sound even in confined spaces.

The unique floating arm and universal docking platform allow you to play almost any iPod on the B&W Zeppelin, and control it as easily as if it were in your hand.

And with the Zeppelin filling the room with crisp, deep, lifelike stereo sound, you’ll experience musical detail from your favourite tracks that you won’t believe your iPod could deliver.

A 3.5mm analogue mini jack and optical digital input (TOSlink) are also featured, so almost any digital music device or portable music player can benefit from the Zeppelin’s warmly detailed sound (linking cables not included). It’s compatible with a host of iPods (see below) as well as the new iPhone.

B&W Zeppelin iPod Speaker main features:

• Compatible with   Apple iPod 
• Dimensions   H19.8 x W64 x 20.8cm 
• Speaker output (RMS)Measured in WATTS. The higher the number, the louder the sound!   100W (50W bass speaker, 2 x 25w midrange/tweeter) 
• Video input / output   S-video and composite video out

Pricing and availability info

The B&W Zeppelin iPod Speaker cost £390 and it is available at JohnLewis.com.

The tech gadget for pranks

Fonejacker Balaclava is the tech gadget for pranks.

Make prank calls to your mates as television’s premiere masked funny man, the Fonejacker!

The Fonejacker has taken the cult TV world by storm and unleashed his unusual array of characters on the unsuspecting public, like George Agdgdgwngo who just needs your bank details, and Jimmy Jon the horny Australian.
Now it’s time for you, his fans, to take to the streets and become The Fonejacker! Maybe while you’re wearing this hilarious fancy dress mask you can discover exactly why he needs a disguise to make prank phone calls!

Product Features:
• Red balaclava with bobble on top
• Recreate some of Fonejacker’s most hilarious prank calls
• One size fits all

Pricing and availability info

Fonejacker Balaclava cost£ 7.99 and it is available at Drinkstuff.com