Awesome Gadgets
USB Construction Site
If your desk is more work hazard than workspace, this USB Construction Site with daisy chain-able pieces will save innocent coworkers from being absorbed into your clutter.
Gdium Liberty 1000
We’ve never heard of Gdium, but we’re intrigued by their 10″ Liberty 1000 netbook; it features a removable 8GB or 16GB SSD USB “G-key;” simply unplug it to secure your files.
Lumix DMC-TS1
Waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TS1 doesn’t skimp on features; this rugged camera gets a 12.1 MP sensor, LEICA lens, and 720p HD recording.
WOOO H001 3D Phone
The future is here and it’s wearing a tacky yellow blazer: Hitachi’s WOOO H001 phone features a 3D display thanks to stereoscopic tricks; it’s only available through Japan’s KDDI carrier.
Panasonic DMC-FX580
With a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens, 3″ touchscreen and brushed metal finish, Panasonic’s 12.1MP DMC-FX580 is their premium point and shoot; it’ll ship April 2009.
General Mobile DSTL1
General Mobile’s DSTL1 cellphone finally makes Android sexy with a design similar to the Touch Diamond; no 3G, but it does sport a 3″ touchscreen, dual sim cards and a 5MP camera.
Real Arcade Pro EX SE
Hori’s Real Arcade Pro EX SE is as close as you’ll get to the real arcade experience; the Xbox 360 controller is made with parts from Seimetsu, who builds real arcade cabinets.
Tommy Gun Camera
Lights, camera, blast ’em: this Paillard Bolex H8 Military Gun camera was actually used by a Vietnam War reporter and comes with an unusual riflestock grip and five lenses.
Element V-day Case
Pink is most definitely not our color, but this Valentine’s Day Case is really for your iPhone totin’ lady; only 100 will be made and will come numbered with custom engraving.
Concept: MacBook Mini
Apple has no intentions to go the Netbook route, but we like this MacBook Mini concept by Isamu Sanada; it’s a clutch similar to the Vaio P, albeit with a nifty folding form factor.
Lisse S10 MP3 Player
MyRacer’s Korea-only Lisse S10 does a good job evolving the minimalist touchscreen ethos first pioneered by the iPhone; the entire OLED screen is actually a four-way keypad.
iPhone USB Drive
It’s too bad this iPhone-shaped USB drive is Taiwan-only; you’re virtually guaranteed to get the ladies gushing over it’s bendy uber-cuteness, made possible by a flexible rubber body.
Gravitonus WorkStation
If the Emperor is a bit out of your reach, Gravitonus’ WorkStation is about 1/5th the price; it features three displays, built-in LED lighting, a ventilated seat and 5.1 surround sound.
Concept: Edge Cellphone
Chris Owens’ Edge cellphone refines the slider concept with a transparent, low-profile glass keypad with LED backlighting; the phone itself is made with a mix of aluminum and ABS plastic.
OLED Video Watch
While we wait for LG’s Video Wristphone, this 8GB OLED Video Watch provides the next best thing: it sports a 128×128 screen for video and audio playback plus a built-in voice recorder.
BFG Phobos Case
Now shipping: BFG Systems’ Phobos is a premium case with a touch panel for system stats, iPod dock, liquid cooling, and Blu-ray; the cables are routed from the bottom to reduce clutter.
JazzMutant Lemur
Used by the likes of Daft Punk and Justice, JazzMutant’s Lemur is a multi-touch pad with a high contrast 12″ TFT display for controlling sequences, synthesizers, vjing and lighting.
Pro HD350 Video Mask
Ideal for getting up close with the fishies, Liquid Image’s Pro HD350 is a hands-free videomask that can shoot 5MP still pictures and 720P video at 30 fps at a depth of up to 100 meters.
Sneak Peek: Dell Adamo
Brian Solis has scored the first pro-quality pictures of Dell’s Adamo notebook in both black and silver; it’s reputed to be thinner than the MacBook Air, with most ports moved to the back.
X-mini II Speakers
The sequel to the successful X-Minis, the X-Mini II portable speaker not only gets a larger 40mm driver but can be tethered with up to 7 other X-Mini IIs; CNET reports it can get “deafening.”
JB-200 BT Headphones
Designed for those with active lifestyles, JayBird’s JB-200 wireless headphones include a tighter fitting earpiece and use Bluetooth to play music as well as handle phone calls.
Socket Sense
Not to belabor the name, but Ideative’s Socket Sense just makes sense: angled plugs combined with the ability to expand negate the need to play musical chairs with your adapters.