Sony DVDirect DVD Recorder--direct from Camcorder to DVD!
This is a really cool idea:
SonyStyle.com | DVDirect MC1 Multi-Function DVD Recorder
For about $300, you too can have one, on or around Jan 27, 2006.
Monday, December 19, 2005
I take it back (see my other Griffin post)--the AirClick does work on the iPod video (they have a dock connector for it now). Cool! Add that one to my wish list....
AirClick - wireless iPod remote
AirClick - wireless iPod remote
Great iPod Accessories by Griffin Technologies
Griffin Technology
This company offers a great line of iPod accessories, including high quality car kits and a universal charger that will also charge virtually any USB device. They also offer a wireless remote, but I don't think it's compatible with the iPod video (which doesn't have the remote control connector on the top--why did Apple take that out? Sheesh).
Griffin Technology
This company offers a great line of iPod accessories, including high quality car kits and a universal charger that will also charge virtually any USB device. They also offer a wireless remote, but I don't think it's compatible with the iPod video (which doesn't have the remote control connector on the top--why did Apple take that out? Sheesh).
USB USB Watch Drives by DiskGO!
Wow--up to 1GB storage in a WATCH. Very cool, so long as you don't ever switch watches!
Wow--up to 1GB storage in a WATCH. Very cool, so long as you don't ever switch watches!
Blackberry 7105t - My Newest Gadget (coming January 2006)
T-Mobile BlackBerry 7105t
This will be my newest gadget, arriving early January 2006. I'm thoroughly hooked on the Crackberry, and this one goes one better by providing a cellphone-like form factor and adding Bluetooth support. The screen is also a vast improvement over my current model (the 7230), and it even made Oprah's "Favorite Things" list! Heckuva deal. Oh, and it also has polyphonic ringtones, so Hailey will be happy when she finds out I'll be able to give her a personalized "Kim Possible" ring tone!
T-Mobile BlackBerry 7105t
This will be my newest gadget, arriving early January 2006. I'm thoroughly hooked on the Crackberry, and this one goes one better by providing a cellphone-like form factor and adding Bluetooth support. The screen is also a vast improvement over my current model (the 7230), and it even made Oprah's "Favorite Things" list! Heckuva deal. Oh, and it also has polyphonic ringtones, so Hailey will be happy when she finds out I'll be able to give her a personalized "Kim Possible" ring tone!
DVD to Portable Device Software
DVD to PSP Software, DVD to Pocket PC/Palm, DVD to iPod Software
This is the software that I use to convert DVDs into iPod format. While it's a little buggy (not too bad), it does the trick, and at ~$35, it's a pretty good deal. They also have versions for converting DVDs to PSP, Pocket PC, and Palm.
DVD to PSP Software, DVD to Pocket PC/Palm, DVD to iPod Software
This is the software that I use to convert DVDs into iPod format. While it's a little buggy (not too bad), it does the trick, and at ~$35, it's a pretty good deal. They also have versions for converting DVDs to PSP, Pocket PC, and Palm.
Cool idea du jour: ramp generates power as cars pass
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Ramp generates power as cars pass
Hey--if you've got to drive over a speed bump, you might as well generate 10 KWs while you're at it!
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Ramp generates power as cars pass
Hey--if you've got to drive over a speed bump, you might as well generate 10 KWs while you're at it!
Harass co-workers with USB missiles | News.blog | CNET News.com
Wow--I think I *need* one of these! Think how much fun I could have in the office with a set of USB missles!
Wow--I think I *need* one of these! Think how much fun I could have in the office with a set of USB missles!
Warm-and-fuzzy flash drives | News.blog | CNET News.com
The next Jitter Critter? I don't think the mainstream retail/gift market is probably quite ready for this, but you never know!
The next Jitter Critter? I don't think the mainstream retail/gift market is probably quite ready for this, but you never know!
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Wabi Message Bear
http://www.wabi.com/
From the folks that brought us Teddy Ruxpin, a teddy bear that allows you to dial a phone number, punch in the code for your child's bear, and leave them a message. The bear then receives the message, giggles, and the child presses his paw to get the message. Sounds like a must-have for my daughter!
With Toys getting high tech from robotic pets and more advanced video games one new product has hit the market in the shape of a very talkative and cute teddy bear.
The Wabi bear is a teddy bear which enable parents and loved ones to remotely communicate with a child in their own voice or by sending an unlimited variety of content in the form of stories, lullabies, nursery rhymes, songs and educational games.
The primary target market consists of 19 million children aged 2 to 7 years old. The initial product using 900 MHz wireless technology allows Wabi to deliver messages and content with 100% reliability and security. Wabi connects people in unique, playful and memorable ways to each other. In 1985 Wabi's founders introduced the single most successful Teddy Bear in history with the launch of Teddy Ruxpin. While Teddy Ruxpin introduced at $70, sold over 5 million bears, the Wabi founders believe that Wabi Bear represents an even greater potential.
Teddy Ruxpin accepted cassette tapes with Teddy Ruxpin stories on them this allowed his mouth to move with the dialogue, in contrast this new bear has no moving parts in an attempt to cut product cost and improve reliability. When a family member or friend want to leave a message for the child's bear they ring a number punch in the bears code number and leave the message. The bear giggles when he gets a message and all the child has to do is press his paw to hear the message.
http://www.wabi.com/
From the folks that brought us Teddy Ruxpin, a teddy bear that allows you to dial a phone number, punch in the code for your child's bear, and leave them a message. The bear then receives the message, giggles, and the child presses his paw to get the message. Sounds like a must-have for my daughter!
With Toys getting high tech from robotic pets and more advanced video games one new product has hit the market in the shape of a very talkative and cute teddy bear.
The Wabi bear is a teddy bear which enable parents and loved ones to remotely communicate with a child in their own voice or by sending an unlimited variety of content in the form of stories, lullabies, nursery rhymes, songs and educational games.
The primary target market consists of 19 million children aged 2 to 7 years old. The initial product using 900 MHz wireless technology allows Wabi to deliver messages and content with 100% reliability and security. Wabi connects people in unique, playful and memorable ways to each other. In 1985 Wabi's founders introduced the single most successful Teddy Bear in history with the launch of Teddy Ruxpin. While Teddy Ruxpin introduced at $70, sold over 5 million bears, the Wabi founders believe that Wabi Bear represents an even greater potential.
Teddy Ruxpin accepted cassette tapes with Teddy Ruxpin stories on them this allowed his mouth to move with the dialogue, in contrast this new bear has no moving parts in an attempt to cut product cost and improve reliability. When a family member or friend want to leave a message for the child's bear they ring a number punch in the bears code number and leave the message. The bear giggles when he gets a message and all the child has to do is press his paw to hear the message.
Fossil Palm OS Watch
This is another very cool geek watch; it actually runs the Palm OS, and it's by Fossil, so it's actually somewhat stylish! What *will* they think of next?
Fossil Palm OS Watch - Gizmo Highway Technology Guide: "Fossil Palm OS Watch"
This is another very cool geek watch; it actually runs the Palm OS, and it's by Fossil, so it's actually somewhat stylish! What *will* they think of next?
Fossil Palm OS Watch - Gizmo Highway Technology Guide: "Fossil Palm OS Watch"
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
In my quest for the coolest gadget, I came across this gem, funded by Paul Allen (co-founder of MSFT):
http://www.flipstartpc.com/
It's a PDA-sized PC that actually runs Windows XP, with an "instant on" feature. It's not out yet, but if they price it right, it could give the high-end PDA market a run for its money.
http://www.flipstartpc.com/
It's a PDA-sized PC that actually runs Windows XP, with an "instant on" feature. It's not out yet, but if they price it right, it could give the high-end PDA market a run for its money.
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Solar Powered Jacket!
OK, now this is something *really* interesting: a solar-powered jacket that can power PDAs, cell phones, and the like. And it's fashionable too!
Wired News: Gadget Jacket Charged by the Sun
OK, now this is something *really* interesting: a solar-powered jacket that can power PDAs, cell phones, and the like. And it's fashionable too!
Wired News: Gadget Jacket Charged by the Sun
This is the Wired Vaporware 2003 article, in case you're interested:
Wired News: Vaporware: Nuke 'Em if Ya Got 'Em
Wired News: Vaporware: Nuke 'Em if Ya Got 'Em
Palm Tungsten WiFi Card??
Oy, vey. The one gadget high on my list is actually a gadget for my gadget: an SD card that would allow my Palm Tungsten T to access my home WiFi network. Sounds like it's going to be a while yet, as SanDisk has moved back the release date of the Palm drivers for the card yet again (uggh). The device already made Wired Magazine's Vaporware 2003 list, and it looks like it will remain so for a while yet.
Brighthand � SanDisk Moves Back Release Date of Wi-Fi SD Card Yet Again
Oy, vey. The one gadget high on my list is actually a gadget for my gadget: an SD card that would allow my Palm Tungsten T to access my home WiFi network. Sounds like it's going to be a while yet, as SanDisk has moved back the release date of the Palm drivers for the card yet again (uggh). The device already made Wired Magazine's Vaporware 2003 list, and it looks like it will remain so for a while yet.
Brighthand � SanDisk Moves Back Release Date of Wi-Fi SD Card Yet Again
Saturday, January 24, 2004
I read about this in Wired magazine; I have been attracted to the DVR (digital video recorder) idea for some time, but haven't made the leap due to the price of the devices.
A small sidebar in the February 2004 Wired magazine (page 26) talked about how you can "rev up" ReplayTV, and it got me to thinking; it's a pretty cool device! I'll have to check into this more.
ReplayTV
A small sidebar in the February 2004 Wired magazine (page 26) talked about how you can "rev up" ReplayTV, and it got me to thinking; it's a pretty cool device! I'll have to check into this more.
ReplayTV
January 24, 2004: While reading through this month's Wired magazine, it occured to me that I should be journaling all of the cool gadgets that I come across during my travels through cyber- and real-space. Thus, this blog was born.
Anyone that knows me knows that I am a gadget freak, although I will admit that I am also not the first person on the block to necessarily have a given gadget. I am fortunate that, during the normal course of my job, I get the opportunity to review many types of gadgets without necessarily purchasing them--in this regard, I have the nearly perfect job!
That said, when I *do* find a "must have" gadget, there is a high probability that I will wind up owning one, but not until the price comes down into the range that I deem "affordable".
This blog will start with some of the neat things that I found in this month's Wired magazine, and who knows where it will take us?
Anyone that knows me knows that I am a gadget freak, although I will admit that I am also not the first person on the block to necessarily have a given gadget. I am fortunate that, during the normal course of my job, I get the opportunity to review many types of gadgets without necessarily purchasing them--in this regard, I have the nearly perfect job!
That said, when I *do* find a "must have" gadget, there is a high probability that I will wind up owning one, but not until the price comes down into the range that I deem "affordable".
This blog will start with some of the neat things that I found in this month's Wired magazine, and who knows where it will take us?
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