Top 10 Gadgets for Business & Consumers in last year

Nokia E90

Nothing beats being productive and efficient at the same time. Are you a person like me who likes his cell phone and PDA to be separate? I have not had success in locating a device that does both things equally well. But I may be convinced to change my mind with the Nokia cellular phone E90.

I was always on the lookout for a phone that combined the best features of a PDA, cell phone, latest mobile technology such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, GPS, GSM, international cell phone, and more. I wanted a device that could take care of my business needs, in case I didn’t have my laptop with me. Well, cellular phone maker Nokia has answered the prayers of demanding business people everywhere. The E90 boasts some of the coolest features in one cell phone: Here is a description of the E90 from Nokia’s website:

The Nokia E90 Communicator features 3G, HSDPA and WLAN for true Broadband connections and global coverage using quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100. A QWERTY keypad, active matrix color display with 800 x 352 pixels x 16M colors, and features you typically rely on your PC for, gives the Nokia E90 Communicator “all in one”, laptop, PDA and phone functionality to accomplish any business task. The Nokia E90 Communicator also includes a built-in GPS receiver that works as a stand-alone positioning device using GPS satellites. Use the Nokia E90 Communicator to navigate and find your location using the built-in maps.

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Clarion DriveEye

Taking inspiration from the popular police car chases shot by police vehicle cameras, Clarion comes out with a car camera for the general public. The DriveEye is a small digital camera that starts recording as soon as its G-force motion sensor detects sudden braking. It records upto 15 seconds of video once the brakes are applied.

It fits snuggly on your windshield out of the way of your line of vision for safe driving. Not just for the average public but a great tool for your business as well. If you have a business with several vehicles, the DriveEye will contribute to and promote careful driving by your employees.

3

iCache

Give yourself the ability to have all your credit cards on one card, leave all of them at home. iCache can make that possible. This device simplifies your business life, practically replaces your wallet. If your credit cards gets stolen, someone can use them for purchase; if someone takes your iCache they can’t use it without your fingerprint. It uses biometric security to protect your credit card and personal information. The iCache digitally replicates your credit card magnetic strip signatures for all of your shopping needs. You can swipe iCache at your gym, make car rental reservations, buy theater tickets and more. I know I am going to get it for my travels. It is very cool device.

4

Nera WorldPro

Does your work take you to places where no man has gone before? Well Nera WorldPro will allow you to stay in touch with civilization and conduct business . According to Nera’s website, it is the world’s smallest and lightest broadband mobile satellite phone. It takes less than a minute to find a satellite signal. It can handle broadband and voice simultaneously, with data rates of up to 384 kbps. It weighs 2.2 lbs. and can handle Internet, email, videoconference, etc. So whether you are on your way to an expedition in the polar circle or conducting a business videoconference from your secluded island getaway; this device will keep you connected.

5

Kensington VOIP Phone

Next time you need to make a call using Skype , Gizmo Project , MSN, Google Talk, and Yahoo, instead of using an uncomfortable headset, use the wireless Kensington Vo200BT handheld. It is the size of a cell phone and fits snugly in your laptop’s PCMCIA slot. It will even recharge itself while in the slot.

So next time you are sitting at a café in France or the airport with a Wi-Fi hotspot, take it out and make a call. Its ultrachic thin flip-phone design will give three hours of talk time and 30 hours of standby time. It will let you know by blinking when you have 10 minutes of talk time left. Alas, it only works with Windows XP and it may not fit into the new generation of ExpressCard 34/54 card slots.

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX6EK

Sony claims the honor of being the first for bringing to the consumer electronics market the “world’s smallest HD camcorder.” And what a beauty with brains it is. You can use its 10X optical zoom when you can’t get a decent seat at the ball game. The 8GB Memory Stick Pro Duo can save up to 175 minutes of recording in long play mode. Features a Sony camera with a 6.1 Megapixel still image recording with a 2.7-inch LCD touch screen. It has incredible HD 1080 image picture quality with detail and vibrant colors. Unlike your Sony Ericsson cell phone hook your Sony handycam to your Sony Vaio for quick editing of photos and video.

7

StashCard

Don’t have a pocket to place some spare coin , keys, or other slim valuables? Going to a business lunch meeting but don’t want to carry your wallet with you? Well, get the StashCard. Ingenious. I think so. You can stash away your memory card, cash, key, credit card, and any other little valuable in the empty PC card slot of your laptop. There is one problem however, what if somebody steals your coveted laptop?

8

EPOS Digital Pen

Let your thoughts flow and not worry about losing your paper drafts because all of your thoughts are saved. According to the website, the EPOS enabled Digital Pen & USB Flash Drive is the next generation in USB Flash Drive products. As you write the pen records your trace movements into the USB flash drive. It is a revolutionary writing device, a combination of the traditional and cutting edge.

9

Staples Free Stapler

Staple without staples? Sounds too good to be true; well yes; if you have more than 5 sheets to staple. However, if you only need to staple 5 sheets or less, then staples are history. Become more eco-friendly and impress your co-workers. Comes in five colors: blue, black, red, chrome, and green.

10

Brush & Rinse Toothbrush

Hands not clean and no cup nearby but you need to rinse out all that toothpaste. Well one toothbrush (prototype) will help you rinse. This toothbrush can redirect water from your tap to your mouth without fuss and sloppiness. It’s creatively designed head accomplishes the daily rinsing ritual with ease. One drawback: what if there isn’t a faucet, a waterfall, or any running water nearby, I guess you’ll have to use the old hands-to-ur-mouth approach to rinse. If you want one before they hit the market, you will have to buy them in a pack of 27 for $1,750. Does that price include a toaster?

For KICKS

The transformer cell phone.

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