Have you ever been in a situation where you were lost in wilderness, ran out of power in gadgets you were carrying and couldn’t locate the direction? If so, to avoid this situation ever again, you must get yourself Swiss+Tech’s “Bodygard Self-Powered Emergency Tool”. Bodygard Self-Powered Emergency Tool can generate power with its 12-in-1 unit features. The power is generated by winding a built-in powerful hand crank. The twelve devices in one unit allows you to charge your batteries, cellphone, MP3 player and radio when they run out of energy. You can use Bodygard Self-Powered Emergency Tool anywhere at anytime. Bodygard Self-Powered Emergency Tool also comprises emergency features such as high intensity flash light in darkness, panic button with red emergency flasher when you need help and motion activated security alarm to guard you from danger. Bodygard Self-Powered Emergency Tool also has compass and signaling mirror that can identify your location and lead you in the right direction. Bodygard Self-Powered Emergency Tool comes with a compartment to store small items and with an adjustable lanyard. In addition it also has FM radio to listen to news and LED display to read channel info. The self-standing Bodygard Self-Powered Emergency Tool is measured at 3” x 2” x 5.5” and weighs 8.1 oz. Bodygard Self-Powered Emergency Tool is priced at $19.99 and comes with one year warranty. Bodygard Self-Powered Emergency Tool is an ideal product to carry or keep in the car for emergency purposes.
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If you are trying to preserve old audio cassette tapes with memorable music and wish to hear them in MP3s or digital format then USB Tape Express is your choice. USB Tape Express can convert music from old audio tapes into digital files. Simply insert the tape, connect it to your computer via USB and the EZ Tape Converter Software will transfer the music into MP3s. This small portable USB Tape Express also functions as cassette tape player so that you can listen to it or take it anywhere you go. All types of tapes can be played and converted using USB Tape Express. It is compatible with normal tapes to chrome C60 to C120 tapes. In addition, USB Tape Express is capable of performing in Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista operating systems. The size of USB Tape Express measures at 11.5W x 8.5H x 3D (cm) in dimension. The audio system of USB Tape Express allows you to hear songs on headphones, speakers in stereo. USB Tape Express is USB powered, but, to listen to music from cassette tapes you need two AA batteries (not included in the package). USB Tape Express is priced at $81.00.
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Allerta Inc. has launched its latest product called “InPulse Wristband”, an accessory for your BlackBerry. It is a wireless watch that signals you about incoming messages to the phone via Bluetooth. When you receive email, text message or telephone call, the message will appear on InPulse Wristwatch 1.3-inch OLED screen. Note that you can set the watch to filter certain messages. The instant message is notified to you by built-in vibrator. In addition, InPulse Blackberry Wristwatch is able to receive twitter updates, RSS news feeds, etc. InPulse can be used to set alarm and when you don’t use it you can set it to sleep mode. The battery is rechargeable using microUSB port. The fully charged battery can last up to four days. InPulse Blackberry Wristwatch saves you time. Rather than reaching out to your pocket when Blackberry smartphone beeps, you can simply glance at your watch and read the message. InPulse is simple and easy to operate. InPulse Blackberry Wristwatch is priced at $142.00. The first edition of InPulse pre-orders are available for US $149.00 through www.freeupyourhands.com. Shipping will start in February 2010. InPulse Wristband is an ideal gift for blackberry users, (especially to those drivers living in Ontario, Canada where use of handheld devices during driving are banned effective October 26, 2009).
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The PS-101 Portable Lighting Studio is a small light box studio which is meant for capturing professional quality images that can be used for catalogs or online purposes. Small items can be photographed with contrasting background, blue or gray, to fit the object’s color. The PS-101 Portable Lighting Studio comes with mini-tripod to place your camera, two 20- watts high-output lamps with retractable legs, and integrated diffuser screen for balanced lightening. The PS-101 measures at 17.3 x 17.4 x 3.6 inches and weighs 6.5 pounds. PS-101 Portable Lighting Studio is easy to setup and has a built-in carrying case. The Digital Concepts PS-101 Portable Lighting Studio is priced at $22.95 and is an ideal gift for photography enthusiasts.
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Fitbit has released its latest device called “Personal Fitness Checker”. The Personal Fitness Checker tracks your daily activities. To do that you need to clip the checker on to your clothes anywhere you feel comfortable and carry it with you through out the day. The Personal Fitness Checker will monitor how much distance you walked, travelled, your sleeping pattern and calories burned for the day. Fitbit has a motion sensor that records your motion in three dimension. The recorded information gets transmitted into wireless base station whenever you stand close proximity to the station. From the station the data gets uploaded automatically to Fitbit.com. You can then go to Fitbit.com and check your results. Fitbit Personal Fitness Checker has an OLED screen and comes with a wristband which you can use at night to record your sleeping pattern. Fitbit Personal Fitness Checker will surely impress many weightwatchers. It is priced at $99.00.
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WaterBuoy is a compact keychain that acts as a floatation device to rescue items from the water. WaterBuoy can lift anything that weighs up to 1 Kg. When the keychain is dropped and fully submerged in the water, a rubber orange balloon inflates in seconds, rises and floats at the surface for about 24 hours (so you will have plenty of time to retrieve your belonging). The gas component in the WaterBuoy is activated and fills up the balloon only when an item is totally immersed in water. WaterBuoy has a built-in LED light that is visible at night and makes it easier to locate. WaterBuoy is splashproof therefore you don’t have to worry about any spills or rain. WaterBuoy is able to hold items such as keys, cameras, tackle, cell phones, etc. as long as they weigh less than 1 Kg. Waterbuoy is priced at $9.99. The small pocket-sized WaterBuoy is an ideal gadget for fishermen, sailors and water sports enthusiasts!
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i-Toc Watch, designed by UK based designer Sean Zoega, is a wristwatch that comes with extraordinary features. i-Toc has two overlapping discs (also called radially graduated rings) that can change the color from light to dark, and at one point to complete black. The outer disc shows the minutes while the inner disc displays hours. The body of i-Toc watch is made with anodized aluminum. The aluminum casing is measured at 41 x 27 x 6 mm in dimension. i-Toc is available in six beautiful colors: black, purple, red, blue, orange and silver. The gradient colors always change their shades giving the watch a stylish look. The i-Toc watch is water and scratch resistant. The strap is made of silicon rubber which holds the watch firm and tightly around your wrist. i-Toc watch is priced at $99.00 with one year warranty from the time of purchase. i-Toc is packaged in a distinctive tin. i-Toc wristwatch is funky and cool to wear.
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If you are an environmentally-friendly person then you would definitely consider having USB Brando’s wooden Keyboard and Mouse made from bamboo. The 106-key USB Bamboo keyboard and Optical Scroll-Wheel Mouse work same as other non-biodegradable PC accessories. Bamboo Keyboard and the Optical Mouse are compatible with PCs and Linux. The Bamboo Keyboard weighs 842g and sized approximately 395 x 155 x 20 (mm) in dimension. The Optical Mouse weighs 82g and measures at 104 x 64 x 30 (mm) in dimension. The bamboo gives a natural look to the keyboard and mouse. You can buy them together or separately. The Bamboo Keyboard is priced at $39.00, Mouse at $19.00 and together, Keyboard and the Mouse is priced at $52.00.
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Sony Ericsson has launched world’s fist motion activated earphones named “MH907”. MH907 senses your motion. You plug in the MH907 earphones to start listening to the music, when you want to pause music simply remove one ear bud, and when you want to resume music just insert the ear bud back again. Similar procedure applies to when you answer and end phone calls. Lets say while you are listening to music you receive a call, to answer simply take out one bud. To continue on with the music put on the ear bud. You can do all these without the use of any buttons. Note MH907 is compatible only with Sony Ericsson cellphones with its fast port connector. The technology behind MH907 is called SensMe. MH907 is 164cm long and is priced at $57.00. It has up to one year warranty from the time of purchase. MH907 is available in black, white and gold colors.
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Openmoko has launched its new innovative device called “WikiReader”. WikiReader is an offline electronic encyclopedia which gives access to over three million articles. WikiReader allows you to find any topics by selecting Search, History and Random keys. You can browse through the article using scratch resistant touchscreen. WikiReader comes with 4GB microSD card and needs two AAA batteries. WikiReader encyclopedia gets updated regularly. For updated information you either download and install them on to the microSD card for free or subscribe for two updates per year new microSD memory cards which will be mailed to you for the fees of $29.00. WikiReader doesn’t require any internet connection or registration. WikiReader is a palm sized gadget, portable and can be taken anywhere you go. It is priced at $99.00. Openmoko gives warranty of 90 days from the time of purchase. WikiReader is easy to follow and can be used by all ages.
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