Awesome Gadgets

Engadget got their hands on a production unit of the Notion Ink Adam. The tablet has a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, 10″ Pixel Qi display, 3.2mp camera, HDMI out, 2 USB ports, SIM and micro SD slots.

The first tablet to run Android 3.0, XOOM has a 1GHZ dual-core CPU, 10.1″ screen, dual cameras, mini-USB, mini-HDMI ports and an SD card slot. Eventually it will use Verizon’s 4G LTE network.

The Razer Switchblade is a portable gaming device concept with an ultra-sensitive multi touch screen and dynamic keyboard, enabling users to play on the go with precision and control. (Thanks Mason!)

This handy gadget spawns a WiFi hotspot anywhere you go. It automatically switches between 3G and 4G networks, and has an microSDHC slot for file sharing between devices. On sale 2/27/10.

Both have a 1GHz CPU, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, front camera, IR blaster and universal remote app. The phone has a 4″ screen, MicroSD slot, and 5mp rear camera. The tablet has an 8″ screen.

Carry all your media files with this new 250GB model. The tablet runs Android 2.2, has a 7-inch 800×400 LCD touchscreen, 1GHz CPU, a webcam, and USB, microSD and HDMI out ports.

Rarer than the Titanium M9 at just 50 units, the Leica M9 Silver Set has a silver chrome body and 35mm/f2 lens, brown ostrich leather trim and matching brown ostrich leather strap.

If you’ve ever wondered what the innards of your iPod, digital camera or PS3 controller would look like if you peeled back the shells, these conceptual illustrations from Mads Peitersen should help.

This rugged all-in-one charges gadgets, tells time and temp, has an AM/FM/WB radio, compass, altimeter and flashlight. Most importantly, it has a bottle opener so you can pop open a cold brew.

Spent a boatload on your dSLR? Then spend a few extra bucks to protect it from heat, scratches and dings with this silicon armor. Available for Canon, Nikon and select other cameras.

Vimeo recently launched the Video 101 series to help more people make videos. The first guide in the series will help you decide which camera to get. Skip to 1:30 for the meat of the lesson.

While enTourage’s 7-inch “dualbook” isn’t the sexiest gadget out there, it does give you a powerful Android tablet on one panel with an easy-to-read electronic ink reader on the other.

YouTuber xxmajstor was able to spend some time with the upcoming Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone. The Android phone looks exactly like the pictures we saw earlier. Another video here.

TDK will release two sweet retro-futuristic blasters in 2011. Both speakers have USB, 3.5mm and RCA ports, touch-sensitive buttons and analog knobs. In addition, the three speaker model has a subwoofer.

The Astro Mixamp 5.8 turns any wired headset or headphones into a wireless one, so you can sit as far away from your Xbox 360 or PS3 as you like while enjoying surround sound.

True oenophiles may know the exact date that last bottle of wine was opened, but for the rest of us who aren’t paying attention this bottle stopper with adjustable month and day display should help.

From the maker of the Jawbone Icon comes the Jambox, a wireless speaker/speakerphone. Its dual acoustic speakers have a maximum output of 85dB, while its battery lasts up to 10 hours.

Prey is an open source tracking software. When your laptop or phone is stolen, launch Prey via SMS or online and it will provide valuable information, and even let you trigger actions on your device.

The newest member of Western Digital’s media players has a built-in 1TB HDD, as well as support for Blockbuster and Netflix. The Live TV Hub also streams to DLNA/UPnP compatible devices.

Details of the next PlayStation Portable have been leaked. The gaming device/touchscreen phone has a 1GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 1GB ROM, MicroSD card support, and a touchpad instead of an analog nub.

The next generation of portable external storage, utilizing speedy solid state drive and USB 3.0 technology. Will be available in 64GB ($230), 128GB ($400) and 256GB ($750) models.

Photographer Dan Forbes and Wired put together this gallery of early prototypes of iconic gadgets and gizmos. From the super-soaker to the Atari 2600, their beginnings are humble.

Viewsonic’s new tablet offers a 10-inch LED backlit touchscreen, runs on an Intel Atom N455 CPU, and can boot into either Android OS or Windows 7. It also recycles the name of a really old tablet.