Amazon Kindle 2: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device
March 5, 2009 by coolgear.org
Filed under Smart Gadgets
Amazon Kindle is a software and hardware platform for reading electronic books (e-books), developed by Amazon.com subsidiary Lab126, first launched in the United States November 19, 2007. Two hardware devices, known as "Kindle" and "Kindle 2," support this platform, as does an iPhone App called "Kindle for iPhone."
The Kindle hardware devices use an electronic paper display and download content over Amazon Whispernet using the Sprint EVDO network. Kindle hardware devices can be used without a computer, and Whispernet is accessible without any fee. These devices also provide free internet access to Wikipedia.
VIRTUU Bluetooth Ultimate Mouse with Laser Pointer
December 13, 2008 by coolgear.org
Filed under Bluetooth Device, Geek Gear, Smart Gadgets
The Ultimate Pocket Mouse is more than just a remote control for presentations, it’s a mouse, a laser pointer, a media controller, and has a built in cursor control and an alpha numeric key pad for imbedding letters and numbers on the fly.
MoGo Mouse, Wireless 2-button Bluetooth Mouse
December 13, 2008 by coolgear.org
Filed under Bluetooth Device, Smart Gadgets
MoGo Mouse is a business-card sized, Bluetooth-enabled mouse that stores and recharges neatly inside… that’s right, inside… your laptop computer’s PC card slot when it’s not being used. MoGo Mouse is a technologically advanced wonder, featuring patent-pending optics and a system that automatically levers the mouse up into your hand as you work. With no batteries to replace, the MoGo Mouse recharges in less than an hour in the PC card slot of your laptop.MoGo Mouse is specifically designed for road warriors who hate carrying around full-sized, bulky mice, but who also despise laptop trackpads and trackpoints.
Interlink Electronics VP6600 ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth
December 13, 2008 by coolgear.org
Filed under Connectivity, Smart Gadgets
Relax and enjoy the rich multi-media functions of your notebook computer with this full featured media remote control. Play music, watch DVDs, or flip through photos without leaving the couch. It even controls PowerPoint from up to 30 feet away. When you’re done, slip it back in the ExpressCard slot to store and re-charge. Storing the remote in the ExpressCard slot means it’s always right where you need it next: at home, in the office or on the road. Supported entertainment software includes Windows Media Center, Dell Media Experience, Windows Media Player, iTunes, RealPlayer and more. Requires a personal computer with Windows XP (Professional, Home, or Media Center Edition), with an ExpressCard slot and Bluetooth wireless capability.
Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Watch
December 13, 2008 by coolgear.org
Filed under Cool Gifts, Smart Gadgets
Enjoy the convenience of controlling your phone from your wristwatch. Your watch display can mimic the display on your Bluetooth compatible cellphone. Created together with Fossil, a world expert in watch technology, this Sony Ericsson MBW-150 Bluetooth watches is truly ahead of its time, bringing together contemporary design and cutting edge Bluetooth technology. You know you have a phone call because your watch is vibrating and the display shows a new SMS has arrived. You’re in touch but nobody has to notice.
Kindle: Amazon’s Wireless Reading Device
December 13, 2008 by coolgear.org
Filed under Smart Gadgets
Three years ago, we set out to design and build an entirely new class of device—a convenient, portable reading device with the ability to wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. The result is Amazon Kindle.
We designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot and is designed for ambidextrous use so both “lefties” and “righties” can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time.
We wanted Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so we made it wireless. No PC and no syncing needed. Using the same 3G network as advanced cell phones, we deliver your content using our own wireless delivery system, Amazon Whispernet. Unlike WiFi, you’ll never need to locate a hotspot. There are no confusing service plans, yearly contracts, or monthly wireless bills—we take care of the hassles so you can just read.
With Whispernet, you can be almost anywhere, think of a book, and get it in one minute. Similarly, your content automatically comes to you. Newspaper subscriptions are delivered wirelessly each morning. Most magazines arrive before they hit newsstands. Haven’t read the book for tomorrow night’s book club? Get it in a minute. Finished your book in the airport? Download the sequel while you board the plane. Whether you’re in the mood for something serious or hilarious, lighthearted or studious, Kindle delivers your spontaneous reading choices on demand.
And because we know you can’t judge a book by its cover, Kindle lets you download and read the beginning of books for free. This way, you can try it out—if you like it, simply buy and download with 1-Click, right from your Kindle, and continue reading. Want to try a newspaper as well? All newspaper subscriptions start with a risk-free two-week trial.
Kindle’s paperback size and expandable memory let you travel light with your library. With the freedom to download what you want, when you want, we hope you’ll never again find yourself stuck without a great read.
- Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
- Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing.
- Wireless connectivity enables you to shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
- Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.
- More than 200,000 books available, including more than 100 of 112 current New York Times® Best Sellers.
- New York Times® Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise.
- Free book samples. Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.
- Top U.S. newspapers including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post; top magazines including TIME, Atlantic Monthly, and Forbes—all auto-delivered wirelessly.
- Top international newspapers from France, Germany, and Ireland; Le Monde, Frankfurter Allgemeine, and The Irish Times—all auto-delivered wirelessly.
- More than 1000 top blogs from the worlds of business, technology, sports, entertainment, and politics, including BoingBoing, Slashdot, TechCrunch, ESPN’s Bill Simmons, The Onion, Michelle Malkin, and The Huffington Post—all updated wirelessly throughout the day.
- Lighter and thinner than a typical paperback; weighs only 10.3 ounces.
- Holds over 200 titles.
- Long battery life. Leave wireless on and recharge approximately every other day. Turn wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Fully recharges in 2 hours.
- Unlike WiFi, Kindle utilizes the same high-speed data network (EVDO) as advanced cell phones—so you never have to locate a hotspot.
- No monthly wireless bills, service plans, or commitments—we take care of the wireless delivery so you can simply click, buy, and read.
- Includes free wireless access to the planet’s most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia—Wikipedia.org.
- Email your Word documents and pictures (.JPG, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG) to Kindle for easy on-the-go viewing.
- Included in the box: Kindle wireless reader, Book cover, Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable
WizCom WSP1000P SuperPen Professional
December 13, 2008 by coolgear.org
Filed under Smart Gadgets
The WizCom SuperPen Professional is the latest Productivity Tool. This completely mobile device provides the definitions of over a quarter of a million words, instantly. SuperPen Professional comes complete with a selection of electronic dictionaries from the prestigious Houghton Mifflin Collection, including Stedman’s Medical, Wall Street Words, Computer and Internet, Science, Geography, Abbreviations, Idioms, and a Thesaurus. SuperPen Professional can also scan, store, and transfer printed data to a PDA, PC, or any Windows application, making it the perfect tool for busy executives and college students alike.
SolidTek DigiMemo 692 Digital Notepad
December 13, 2008 by coolgear.org
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The DigiMemo 692 is a digital notepad with storage capability to digitally capture and store everything you write or draw with ink on ordinary paper, without the use of a computer or special paper. You can easily view, edit, and organize your notes on a PC and then share your handwritten notes over email. Simply place any ordinary paper or notepad on the digital pad. When you write on the paper with the digital inking pen, the digital pad digitally records your writing on its 32 MB built-in storage device or in an optional CF card in real time. The notepad can store up to 999 handwritten pages in its internal memory. Each page you create is stored as one digital page. With the included DigiMemo Manager software, you can easily view, edit, and organize your digital pages later on a PC. Files can be saved as BMP, JPG, GIF, or PNG files, and then easily copied or moved to other program files such as an Outlook email message, or even a Word or Excel file. Weighing only 1.24 pounds, the notepad runs on four AAA batteries for a battery life of up to 100 hours. The battery of the digital inking pen can last up to 14 months.
Logitech io Personal Digital Pen
December 13, 2008 by coolgear.org
Filed under Smart Gadgets
Using MyScript Notes software, the io Personal Digital Pen transforms handwritten notes into computer readable files, including text, tables, and drawings. It recognizes natural handwriting, numerous geometrical forms, arrow and tables. With the Logitech IO personal digital pen, your handwriting becomes an effective tool for the digital world–without changing the way you work. Write or draw on special digital paper and your words and images are both inked on the paper and stored in the pen’s memory. To transfer these handwritten documents to your PC, place the pen in its cradle and download them. Then, easily share, store, organize, and retrieve them.