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LG was also present this year at the CES 2008 and draw everybody’s attention upon three hi-tech gadget phones they presented, which are quite a thing to talk about. The Voyager, for example, is breaking new ground as the first handset with an interactive touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard. Moreover, it has a cool retractable antenna for V CAST, as well as full HTML internet browsing. It also has dual speakers, a 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder, and is Bluetooth capable.

The Venus is another pretty little number with two screens with interactive touch navigation. It also has a music player, 2.0 megapixel camera, and a microSD. Like the Voyager, it is Bluetooth and V-Cast ready.The Shine is unique with a metallic finish, and is available in silver, red, and black. The screen is viewable from all sides, and has the 2.0 megapixel camera and Bluetooth capability.

These phones will be soon available on the market for the high-standard mobile fans- this models from LG are quite an innovation not only for their hi-tech, but also for their interesting design and functionality. As for a price, it seems that the Voyager will retail for about 300 dollars, while Venus and Shine will be around 200 dollars.

What looks just like a trio of Coca-Cola bottles boxes, it is actually a very interesting, funky mini CD audio system that can perfectly fit any “special” decorations into your room. The gadget features 0.9″ LED alarm clock display, alarm clock, CD/AM/FM radio band switch, 16 CD programmable memory and speaker cords, 6.5′ each, one end attached and the other clip type. For sure there is nothing quite like serving your friends with some cold bottles of Coke while grooving to your favorite tunes on a sweltering summer afternoon with this 180 dollars audio system.

The audio system suits best a gift you want to make to your best pal or even to your son, or maybe to your own room if you like retro, funky stuff like I do. Could also be a perfect gift for him on St. Valentine’s day, couldn’t it?…

Make your drinking ways funnier with this simple device that allows you to do any combination that you might want so that you ass a little imagination to even drinking your lemon juice in the morning after a rough clubbing night. With the so-called Strawz device you can create maze-style, multi-drink straw systems with more bends than one would ever imagine. Thanks to 20 assorted rubber connectors and 16 transparent straw sections you’ll never run out of ideas. Here is just an example in the photo of a massive three-way, orange, lemon and loganberry drinking network that requires some serious suction.

This way drinking your limonade with your next-door neighboor will get to be a funky business after all. Enjoy!

It is already known that Ferrari is working at a „top-secret” vehicle by the cars fans, a new GranTurismo model, which is to be presented in October at the Paris Motor Show, and even though it is classified as „secret” business, the profile magazines have already presented an idea of how the next Ferrari monster could look like or how it might just be. The very first rumors are saying that Ferrari will present a three-seated variant-which is very much to be doubted and was also officialy denied by Ferrari from the beginning.

In the second place, more plausible, rumors say that the model could be a coupe-cabriolet version with folding hard-top, to be powered by a V8 engine and bring out up to 450 horsepower. As Ferrari briefly mentioned so far, the upcoming 2+2 model will be the cheapest in the Ferrari line for the moment and it will have quite the same performances as the F430. From the design point of view all we know so far is that the new model will be 50cm shorter than the 612 Scaglietti.  For further details and keeping in touch with the automobile news, see the following: http://www.auto-power-girl.com/.

Each year, in January, Las Vegas is the host of the CES- a high tech Disneyland for the gadget obsessed. Everything with a circuit will be announced and drooled over. But already, the one item that’s catching everyone’s attention is Panasonic’s monster 150 inches Plasma HDTV. It seems that the model is the largest plasma on Earth and it measures 47 inches more than the current record holder, also by Panasonic, designed actually by Matsushita.  The screen measures 2 meters by 3.5 meters, and you can bet it’s resolution will be much better than the 103 inch model, which sports a 3001:1 contrast ratio and over 2 million pixels.

This means that in high definition, it will be actually hard to see the difference between a real person and one on the screen. This is actually quite interesting and practical for teleconferencing options, or if you want to see a movie like you were on the scene. Too bad it’s in plasma though. Until persistent burn in problems are completely solved, it’s a heck of a lot to pay for 150 inch ghost images. The monster plasma shall be available starting 2009, and hopefully the cost won’t be so astronomical to prevent the common millionaire from buying one.

A tiny desktop version of this popular game, Desktop football can be played anywhere, anytime…don’t worry about your boss, this is so discreet they won’t even notice! You can play this anywhere, take it with you on a barbecue or even when you go in a trip with your friends.Each player has three rows of figurines to spin into action, to attempt to blast the little silver football into their opponent’s goal. Measuring just 21 x 17 x 4.5cm, Desktop Football is sleek in design with an all silver body and green felt playing field.

Shoot and score to your hearts content and bring a miniature game of football to your home or workplace! You can even have workplace play offs, just don’t let the boss in on it!
Are you ready to play?

Almost everyone loves candles and the special atmosphere that they create when you are at a romantic dinner with your beloved or even at a chinese-food party with your friends. We all have seen all kind of candles, from the rose-smelling ones to the pink, natural-flowers inserted or even shells candles- the imagination of producers has no limits. Here is another example for that matter: the cork candles which can fit any wine bottle and are really something different. They look quite interesting on any table and for sure they will create a special atmosphere, just as you would like it.

Each candle measures  approximately 3 inches and will burn for 2.5 to 3 hours.  They are sold in set of  eight and are tapered to fit snugly into the top of an empty wine bottle to complete the intimate feel.

There is a total new thing available now for winter sports which can totally revolutionize the profile market- it is the so-called “switchboard”.The double-hinged Switchboard could be seen as a natural evolution of the snowboard, but until that is proven, it could potentially end up as the kick-scooter of the ski slopes. This product from Holland is certainly an interesting one and it is worth trying the experience.

The Venomsnow Switchboard will feature a couple of short woodcore boards that are joined end-to-end on a double hinge, featuring lightweight footstraps on top, twin skates at the bottom of the rear board, and an aluminum steering bar on a pogo stick-like suspension unit which is mounted on the front board. The main idea behind the double hinge action is to enable switchboarders to bend the board up and down, as well as left or right in the middle to carve tight curves whilst following bumpy terrain. The inclusion of the steering bar is a great idea since it allows riders to initiate turns and haul the front end up in jumps. As for the suspension unit, the chances are it will help minimize the impact on your knees whenever you land a jump. It features a pair of loose straps front and back that enable your feet to slip in easily, even if you’re wearing nothing but a pair of simple sneakers. The back footstrap is mounted to a pivoting turntable, allowing your foot to twist to different angles for maximum comfort and handling. Just like a skateboard, the switchboard allows you to take your back foot off to kick yourself along as you’re going to gain more momentum. Whenever you need to store the switchboard, just fold down the hinged setup into a compact, portable size.

If you want to add something new to your desk and if you are also a books lover, here is something that just might fit you: the bookshelf aquarium. The aquarium looks just like a bookshelf, but it is actually 4 inches deep and it provides 180 square inches space of viewing area and there is room for six fish in the tank. The 2.4-gallon aquarium has an air pump, filtration system, and heater that ensure precise environment control. The cabinet is made from shatterproof plastic and the integrated LEDs provide bright overhead light. The aquarium includes a submersible, three-dimensional seascape background and gravel and offers a beautiful view on your own library or even in your livingroom- it is actually a very classy and elegant element that easily fits almost any house.

As the marketing executives got us all used to the idea that pink=girlish (I just hate this ideea!), they of course thought to bring on the market a blackberry called Pearl to appeal to the feminine sector. However, I personally prefer the classic one, but just for the ones that love pink you should know that now such a gadget is available. The device, according to the company, is equipped with the same communications features and wireless broadband connectivity as the original and makes it easy to perform essential tasks away from the office, such as managing e-mail, and connecting instantly to the Internet. It also lets customers take pictures, listen to music, watch videos, and more. In addition, the device includes built-in navigation to support the location-based application, VZ Navigator, so customers can get turn-by-turn directions to wherever they want to go.For taking photos and video, the Blackberry Pearl sports a 2 megapixel camera with flash and 5x zoom, is able to record video, and comes equipped with advanced media player and enhanced desktop media manager software – allowing users to manage music, pictures and video between their PC and BlackBerry Pearl .

I have always loved watches- they are like a statement on the person wearing it; it really describes you as a personality so a watch can really tell much about a person. Here is a watch that U really like- it is a man’s watch, perfect for strong personalities who do not want to remain an unknown in the crowd. This watch is more than just a beautiful aquisition, but also a very interesting way to see what time it is. On the Vulcania watch, made by producer Fabrice Gonetyou, can see time in few different ways- for example the hours are seen on the wheel, and the minutes are on the circular dial. There is even a small window to display the day.

The most interesting and charming thing is that you can actually see the inner mechanism of the watch which is done with some very cool sapphire glass panels on the front, back, and even the sides. Also the edition of this jewerly is very limited- so far, only 11 of these beauties have been produced, so if you have the chance to get one, consider yourself a lucky one!

How many times didn’t you want to change your voice and make some jokes on your best pal by phoning him in a strange, funny voice? We all wanted at one point to be able to change our voices and be like the ones in the James Bond movies, speaking much more seriusly or even change the voice 180 degrees, from a woman’s voice to one of a man?…Here is the chance! A little, micro telephone voice changer (I am sure the Russians had this long before we knew it!), that has hidden inside the silver shell enough electronic wizardy to disguise your voice using one of 6 different settings which alter the sound and pitch of the voice.

Also the device is very simple to use- just place the voice changer over the microphone on your telephone, switch on, and speak into the microphone on the voice changer. Your voice will then be processed in real-time and the disguised voice will be relayed to the telephone!

If you like to use retro gadgets and devices, here is a little, quite practical one for your meals- the switch me concept salt and pepper shacker- sound courky, but the concept is interesting- so that you do not need to go get your salt and instead you get the pepper, here is the 2 in 1 solution: this little device holds both salt and pepper and you can choose which one to use by the push of one button. However, make sure not to put salt in both recipients, as you won’t get any pepper of course. Quite innovative ideea for your kitchen.

An old saying says that is best to buy in the winter time the important stuff for summer and also the otherway around… Well, following that idea, here is something quite great for the summertime: with the E-Light Umbrella Light, not only that you can patio party’s be lit well into the evening, but the built in iPod jack allows for some wonderful music as well. The cordless light is powered by six high energy LED lights which, thanks to the soft white case, can cast a soft glow across the patio table. It is built in acoustically balanced stereo speakers produce sound quality that rivals your stereo inside the house. The E-Light can clamp onto umbrella pole up to two inches around, and features a standard headphone jack so you can plug in your iPod, stereo, or other media device.

The E-light gadget can run from one hit for six hours with both music and light at normal volume, or 12 hours with either light or sound. It also comes with a charging stand converts the E-light to a music-playing desk lamp as it charges. The device is around 100 dollars, but you will have to fit in your own iPod.

What better memories that the family snowball fights which became a tradition each winter?… Or the fight with the guys across the street or with all the neighborhood? Winter is magic, if you know how to live each day and snowball fight is just one reason for loving winter! So, for the very serious strategies for this, I propose you a very interesting, simple device- the snowball maker- made out of injection-molded high-impact plastic, the device than make thousands of snowballs, much easier and faster than you would do it, and this way you also keep your hands dry and warm. Very important strategy for such a fight!…

So now, you have no more reasons for which you do not want to participate in the fight- just go along, take the snowball maker to help you move faster and be a winner. Do not forget to enjoy the moments!