Awesome Gadgets

True to the ROKR line, Motorola’s new EM35 is designed to rock out tunes with a built-in FM radio and dual speakers for stereo sound; it also uses CrystalTalk tech to improve call clarity.

Tired of waiting for Apple to release game-changing hardware, Mac|Life has dropped four crisply rendered (if fanciful) prototypes, including the triBook, GameDock, iCom and LMac.

Onkyo’s HDC-1L is a barebones version of their HDC-1A PC; this mini-desktop is powered like a netbook, with an Atom 230 CPU, 1GB RAM, 6 USB ports and a 160GB HDD.

Asus’ Eee PC 1002HA is their mid-range “style” netbook, with a brushed aluminum case, Atom N270 CPU, 1 GB RAM and 160 GB HDD. The two-cell battery seems weak, but lasts 5 hours.

The N97 is Nokia’s new flagship phone: it features a 3.5″ 640×360 touchscreen with tactile feedback, QWERTY keyboard, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, 32GB of memory and 5 MP Carl Zeiss camera.

Bruno Fosi’s Tactile Silicon Case concept addresses the iPhone’s accessibility shortcomings with bas relief buttons, tactile feedback and text to speech without affecting multi-touch.

Despite being targeted towards budget buyers, Nokia’s 2608 is moderately stylish, with angular lines and a striped cover; it also includes an FM radio, voice recorder and flashlight.

After a leak last week, Nikon’s D3X DSLR is official: this 24.5 MP monster features a 3″ screen and ISO from 50 to 6,400. It’s also able to shoot pictures just 0.12 seconds from a cold start.

Despite its retro, avant-garde stylings, PURE’s Avanti Flow Radio is all modern: features include an OLED screen, Class D amplifiers and internet radio streaming via Wi-Fi.

We like William Volcoff’s MP3 headphone concept; it’s a tasteful blend of minimalist and utilitarian design, with 10GB of flash storage and just the bare minimum of features.

With two flexible OLED screens that extend and retract, Dell’s XPS Baton is a dream laptop using near-future technology; an electric current makes the screens go rigid when in use.

Never content with piddly single function gadgets, Brando’s laptop cooler also squeezes in 2.5″ SATA HDD bay and 3 USB ports; in effect, it doubles as a docking station.

Perfect for desk jockeys, My Robot Calculator not only does arithmetic but sports two clamps for hands that hold pens and knick knacks; he also has a magnetic back for paperclips.

It’s a bit pricey, but Fujitsu’s 12.1″ Lifebook P8020 is attractive to business users: it’s fairly lightweight yet still packs an optical drive, runs very cool and has a bright and vibrant screen.

Its squat design recalls the last gen Nano, but Motorola’s Hint QA30 is their first QWERTY cellphone: it’s a dedicated messaging phone, with one-touch SMS, email and IM.

Although similar to the Modo Pocket, the Wrap-Up Tripod also features stretchy neoprene that can wrap around a point-and-shoot; in short, it’s both a portable tripod and case.

Samsung’s Omnia is now available for order online through Verizon; it features a 3.2″ TFT/haptic display, Windows Mobile 6.1, Wi-Fi, GPS, 5MP camera, Bluetooth and 3G speeds.

Incase is covering all its bases (and iPhone 3Gs) this holiday season, with a gaggle of new Slider Cases and Protective Colors; they come in just about every color under the sun.

Coming sometime after the New Year, Acer will be expanding its Aspire One line in Taiwan from a single 8.9″ model to larger 10″; let’s hope they’ll come stateside with built-in 3.5G.

Just in time for Black Friday, Nintendo is dropping two DS Lite bundles for those of you yet to join the dual-screened masses: a red New Super Mario Bros. and a blue Brain Age, both for $150.

We’re really digging these WeSC Bongo headphones, available in Sweden with Nokia 5220 and 5320 cellphones. You can also get the Bongos a la carte, albeit with different colorways.

Ideal for road warriors, the X-mini Capsule Speaker is a portable 2.4W speaker that fits in the palm of your hand; it features a unique expandable resonance chamber that ups bass response.

Nokia’s 6260 Slide has finally been revealed; it’s targeted towards the mass market and the first S40 phone with GPS. Also included: a 5MP Carl Zeiss camera and 3G/HSDPA speeds.