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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?…

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.

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 .

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!

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.

From winter, lets get back to the hot summer- much better as I already miss summer like crazy!- and imagine the following: a very hot day when the temperature rises to more than 40 degrees and you are at work, tired, thristy and it seems that even the mineral water is warm- you would so much drink a very cold Coke just taken out from the refrigerator?…. Been there, done that. But, there is a person in this world that also thought of a solution for that (except the classic huge refrigerator that does not exist in every working place!)- the USB fridge that can simply be fit into an USB entrance on your PC and in less than 5 minutes it will get your Coke does cold, freezing cold, besides -5 degrees- great device!

There are many advantages about this mini gadget besides it has a retro look and for sure it will bring a special note to your desk, and the most important thing- it will turn out to be your best friend during the summer hot days.

Did you ever consider a fireplace right into your own living-room? I am sure most of us dream about that because it is surely a cosy image to be brought to your house, but in the same time it is very expensive to have a real one and quite a trouble to get it mantained. Here come the Japanese guys that thought about this issue too- they brought on the market a real fireplace illuminator heater that looks just like a plasma Tv but it shows the image of fire burning in real wonderful colors and the device actually heats the place. So, if you are passing through a very cold Russian winter, like I do, for sure you will need one of these.

Moreover, the gadget looks very nice in a living room and brings that mark of cosyness characteristic to a fire-place. On the other hand, you should know that the image can not be changed, the only one available is the burning fire. However, I could really use one of these inventions and I am sure it will look nice near a cup of hot chocolate and a good, classic movie in a cold night of January.

Remember the following situation: how many times has a relative of yours come into your house and looked through your photo memories, always saying how lovely it would be if you could make a copy of that specific photo for him/her? And also each time they asked, you said “Sure!”, but you never got the time to get that photo out of its frame, take it over to the nearest digital photo shop and make the so much wanted copy-well, we all have been there at least once and each time we said again “Sure!”. How about doing this into your home, in just fourty seconds, by the push of one single button?

This digital photo frame I am talking about includes a 300×300dpi printer built right into it. With a push of a button, the request for a copy can be fulfilled at one every forty-two seconds. Also on board are card slots to fit SD, MS, MMC and XD cards so updating the digital frame is a rather straight forward affair. Additionally, the frame has it’s own soundtrack with stereo speakers on board and the ability to play WMA audio. And the gadget is not only a concept, it is actually available in Korea but it seems that noone knows the price for now- wonderful device however and very practical and easy to use- I am just wondering what would be the price for such a gadget.

What best way to relax after a very hard day at the office, if not some good music and looking at the soft waves of the ocean playing on the walls of your room? Now this is actually possible- the Room Palette will definitely help usher in that peaceful feeling by beaming summer ocean lights on your walls and ceiling, thanks to the thick gel-like substance stored within the adjustable cylinder.

It actually looks like the ocean got into your room in a peaceful atmosphere and gentle moves- just complete the evening with some chilling music and there you go- got all the stress out and now you can prepare for a deep night sleep with no worries messing with your mind!

Now that the St. Valentine’s day is so close, just a few days away, we all wonder what special, simple gift could be the best way to show just how much you love the person near you- messing around the Internet, I found something really special for this day: the “I love you” toaster- simple and very charming way to say “I love you” each morning. The toaster works just like a normal one, but it toasts the message “I Love You” onto every round of freshly toasted bread- the retro looking gadget works thanks to a special metal plate inside the unit.

So, if you were still undecided on what to buy as a unique gift, I just made up my mind- just have to additionally buy some bread and marmalade to go with it!

Wonderful device especially for the ones that like extreme experience or for the ones that would like to try something new in the back of their yard- well, nothing more simple than the Flybar! The device have brought the pogo stick to the 21st century, transforming it from a balance challenging toy, to a gravity defying sport.  You can actually bounce up to 4 feet in the air!

Co-developed by celebrity pro skateboarder Andy MacDonald, an MIT trained physicist and the premiere pogo stick making company in the world, the aluminum Flybar has been described as a pogo stick on steroids. The Flybar is besides fun, a great workout and addictive to anyone who enjoys the adrenaline rush of getting air. The adventure is guaranteed and this is also an excelent way of working your body and remaining fit in short time.

Are you a party animal or maybe just a person that enjoys a peacefull evening with friends, an elegant music and some fine wine? In each case, here is the ingredient missing to your little party: a inflatable colour changing light, which based on batteries, is very charming and a party catcher by changing the colour of its light from red to blue to green and too many other funky colours. Very vintage and retro, it will look perfect in your house, when you invite your friends by- moreover, for a very interesting and one-of-a-kind atmosphere, you can put several devices like this all around your house creating a special 70s atmosphere.

The Blowlite uses tiny, inexpensive and easily replaced LR44 button cells which last up to an amazing 48 hours, plenty for several great parties or interesting discussions in the summer nights.

Are you a fan of sports? Or you just want to make your best buddy or your 7 years old son a special gift for being first at his school baseball championship? Whatever the case might be, here is a simple, but charming thing that works just perfect as a gift: a levitating sport device. I am sure you all know the Earth globes or other planets that made the device first appearance, but now it comes it a more friendly style on the market: you get to choose between a golf ball floating above a mini pitch, and a baseball that levitates above a base. For each of them, the stand is  of 17.1cm tall, just so you can figure out where you could place one in your house.

If you are in search for a “computer controlled” device, here you have it- simple, plain and very amusing!

Are you a fan of the hi-tech gadgets? Here is one that besides being very functional, it also brings style and attitude as a full package: his highly customizable MP3 player boasts a ton of skins that you will surely find something interesting even if you are very particular about designs. Sounds like the perfect device for the ones who no longer want to pay to own music they already have in many formats, but instead will want to go with the flow, listening to whatever’s currently available. Here is a short list of its features and for sure, this summary will convinse you that this is the best thing you can get in low money!

• Wireless MP3 player keeps you connected on the go
• 4GB hard drive; 2.5-inch color LCD; 15-plus hours of battery life
• Hot button for instant access to millions of songs, podcasts, and videos
• FM and Internet radio; 1,000 categorized podcasts; over-the-air updates
• Comes with free 30-day trial for Rhapsody To Go