Awesome Gadgets

The Eye-Fi Pro joins the company’s stable of versatile Wi-fi SD cards, this time packing RAW file and ad hoc support; the latter lets you upload files to your computer without a network or hotspot.

Modern society’s unending gadget upgrades get put into perspective by an H.G. Wells-era time traveler, whose love for last-gen iPods is only equalled by his fascination with zippers.

Likely due out June 15th, the Samsung Omnia II improves heavily on the outgoing Omnia: a 3.7″ resistive AMOLED touchscreen, 8.1MP camera w/dual LED flash, and video recording.

Targeted towards media centers, Brando’s wireless Entertainment Slim Keyboard includes a multi-touchpad that doubles as a numeric keypad; it also includes 18 media hotkeys.

The Beanzawave brings us one buttprint closer to never leaving our cubicles again: it’s a USB-powered microwave that uses finely tuned cellphone radio frequencies to cook food.

Averatec’s D1200 all-in-one PC is literally a giant value–you’ll get a 25.5″ LCD, 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo, 320GB HDD, 4GB RAM, 1080p TV tuner, 2MP webcam and 802.11n for only $999.

They’re not much for looks, but Panasonic’s HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 are the world’s lightest HD camcorders at 0.5 lbs; they can record 1920×1080 videos with 16x optical zoom.

If you’re a heavy sleeper, the Neverlate Executive Alarm Clock will rattle you out of bed with its array of 21 daily alarms; it also includes 20 radio presets and MP3 player input via USB.

Retro console two-timers need not feel unfaithful: the GEN-X Console plays both NES and Genesis cartridges, allowing you to relive your 8- and 16-bit glory days; it includes two controllers.

The “S” is for speed: Apple’s iPhone 3GS is out 6/19 and gets a faster CPU, better battery life, a 3MP autofocus camera, 30fps video recording, voice control, compass and 7.2Mbps HSDPA.

Beach treasure hunters rank high on the dork-o-meter, but these Metal Detecting Sandals let you keep things (somewhat) on the downlow; it’ll find metal up to two “feet” underground.

Apple’s MacBook Pro line gets a refresh: at 13″ model with FireWire 800, a 7 hour (non-removable) battery, an SD-card slot, up to 8GB RAM/500GB HDD, and a lower starting price.

Good news for Verizon: CNET has given the LG enV Touch their Editor’s Choice award thanks to its dual 3″ displays, QWERTY, 3.2MP camera, EV-DO Rev. A and web browser.

Made with the same method used for samurai swords, Vertu’s Ascent Ti Damascus Steel phone will likely take a slice out of your wallet; the hand-etched phone is limited to 100 pieces.

Apple’s iPod Shuffle might be stylish, but Scosche’s tapSTICK addresses UI issues with a three-button slide-on case; it mimics the controls found on the Shuffle’s headphones.

Ideal for fairweather users, Pharos’ Traveler 137 works with both AT&T and T-Mobile’s 3G networks; the WinMo 6.5 ready smartphone features a 3.5″ TFT LCD, Wi-Fi and 3MP camera.

Touted as the most energy efficient gaming PC, Maingear’s Pulse runs on NVIDIA ION graphics (with optional low-power GeForce 9600/9800 cards) and an 80%+ efficient 300W PSU.

iFixit’s Gadget Teardown is tantamount to gadget porn, not that we’re complaining; it allows users to contribute their own disassembly photos of everything from G1s to Nintendo DSis.

Short of spray-painting your own Wii, North American residents will need to wait for this Black Wii; it’s available in Japan only starting August 1st with matching black controllers.

Sony Ericsson’s GreenHeart line of phones (C901 and Naite) are eco-friendly phones thanks to factors like 50% recycled plastics, low VOC paint, low-power chargers and smart packaging.

The CrunchPad Launch Prototype is a giant leap in design over previous versions; the screen sits flush with the case, which measures 18mm thin and will be made out of aluminum.

The Pocket Retro Game Emulator is 5 consoles in 1: play NES, SNES, GBA, Genesis and Neo Geo roms on its 2.8″ screen with 4GB of storage, a mini SD slot, TV out and stereo speakers.

Sony Ericsson’s W995a slider phone borders on being a portable media player, with an 8.1MP camera, 3G speeds, 2.6″ QVGA screen, Wi-Fi, and 3.5mm audio jack–all of it unlocked.