CGOTW Time, What Gadget is Coolest?
by Al in Coolest Gadget of the Week, Gadget CompetitionsHope you’re having a fantastic Friday, it’s time to vote for what you think is this week’s coolest gadget (leave a comment for a chance to win a $50 Amazon voucher).
USB Riff Rocker
The USB Riff Rocker is essentially a USB controller for a game. You plug the little rocker into a free USB socket, download the two games off the Riff Rocker website, and then thrash your little fingers off.
The full post can be found on Gadgets For Men.
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Instant phone backup
How annoying is changing phones and having to get all your contacts onto your new handset? Moving all your contacts onto your phone memory or SIM, taking phones apart, swapping SIMS (if your new handset’s not locked), yadda yadda. It’s got a lot quicker with the use of software and a computer but don’t you just wish it could be instant? Well now, thanks to this little gadget, it is.
The full post can be found on Decide What to Buy.
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DIY: Lego Movie Theater Features Working Projector
In what is without a doubt the coolest Lego project I have seen in a long while, builder Ricardo Oliveira has built a Lego movie theater, complete with a tiny 24 fps projector. The biggest surprise was that the thing actually worked, had I not seen the video I might have dismissed it as April Fool’s day foolishness; it is real. The level of detail in the theater is incredible, right down to row designations on the seats and cups for the patrons.
The full post can be found on UberReview.
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IPEVO WiFi Skype Phone
The IPEVO Skype phone blends VOIP technology with a familiar form factor. The design is geared for those that enjoy Skype but dislike using a headset. The IPEVO phone includes a 2.4 inch color display and supports both WiFi and a wired ethernet connections.
The full post can be found on Coated.
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Teafal Quick Cup Delux: Go Green when having a Cuppa
The Tefal Quick Cup Delux has the capacity to get your tea steaming away in your mug in three seconds. Its ability to heat water so quickly means that it saves around 65 per cent of the energy used by a standard kettle. It has an adjustable tap, anti-splash spout and drip tray, which makes it easier to dispense water into either a short tea cup or a mega-mug.
The full post can be found on Gaj-it.
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Director’s Chair Disguise as Messenger Bag
This bag is new seamless mashup between Directot’s Chair and Modern Messenger Bag.
The full post can be found on Hardware Sphere.
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Nespresso CitiZ Single Serve Coffee and Espresso Maker
The new Nespresso CitiZ espresso machine range takes its inspiration from the streets – literally – of major cities from around the globe. The colors of well-known focal points and objects, the design and shapes of buildings and landmarks, and the urban vibe and attitude of cities led Nespresso designers to create a new generation of Nespresso machines. The design is not only an improvement in looks but in the footprint of the machine as well. Compared to the Nespresso C100T Essenza – the Nespresso CitiZ takes up much less space in width, and has some new features that make it a standout.
The full post can be found on Single Serve Coffee.
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Thumb Saver
The Thumb Saver does exactly what it says and will take a dangerous job and make it safe and simple. If you enjoy you’re DIY at home then this is a safety gadget which you must have. I really believe this is a handy gadget which will reduce many injuries in the home and workshop whilst using a hammer.
The full post can be found on Tech Styling.
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Thanks again to all the sites for their submissions now over to you guys for voting (don’t forget to leave a comment with your reason for a chance to win a $50 Amazon voucher).
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28 Comments on “CGOTW Time, What Gadget is Coolest?”
James Inman Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 9:04 amI like the WiFi Skype phone… infact I’m really quite tempted to get one!
MichelleMontana Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 9:10 amLove the Director’s chair/messenger bag; I want to hike with it and then admire the view from a sweet, comfy chair
will Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 9:12 amThe Lego theater, easily. At first I thought he had just embedded a pocket projector into the piece, but when I realized that he had actually constructed a working projector system I was blown away. Truly a feat of Lego engineering.
Amy Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 9:15 amI had to go with the thumb saver – the others are pretty cool but as someone who has hammered her thumb on many occasions, it is the most useful, and therefore coolest.
conedude13 Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 9:23 amHmmm….torn between the Director’s Chair Disguise as Messenger Bag and Thumb Saver i went with the chair because what’s the use of a Thumb Saver if you can’t sit down while you hammer?!
cara Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 9:29 amthere are many times in my cell phone possessing life that i would have killed for that easy backup/transfer tool.
Nick Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 9:32 amThe skype phone has a cord attached to the handset???? What’s the fun of that?
The chair is the best because it’s the most practical.
Jason Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 9:43 amSafety gadgets always get my vote! The thumb saver is very practical.
Ryan Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 10:11 amThe video of the Lego theater was great. Suggest everone watch that, it sells it.
Skippy Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 10:32 amLego movie theatre is too cool.
Krysta Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 11:57 amInstant Phone Backup isn’t a bad way to go.
Drew Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 3:17 pmThe phone backup would definitely be a nice tool to have.
Helard Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 3:30 pmThis gadget would save me hours when changing cell phone!!! (usually every year).
Feint Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 3:47 pmI would simply like to announce that using the thumb saver will turn you into woman: be warned.
Jabberwock Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 3:52 pmLego Theater. Can’t get (much) cooler than that.
Jessica Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 9:31 amThe thumbsaver looks like it would be the most useful.
tomaz Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 10:17 amthumb saver is awesome xD
Thyago Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 12:48 pmThumb Saver is perfect. Simple and useful.
Justin Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 1:11 pmNespresso CitiZ is a pretty great design, and one can never have too much java!
Jerry D. Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 1:24 pmlegos rock!
Tim Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 1:33 pmUSB Riff Rocker FTW.
Cause it reminds me of the pocket beatmania device
Troy Redington Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 3:00 pmI voted for the thumbsaver. I’m so unhandy, but i always keep trying – that would DEFINITELY help me.
Selene M. Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 3:20 pmWe’ve paid to save these numbers when we’ve switched phones, so this would be a great item to have.
Ben Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 3:47 pmWifi-skype phone sounds sweet
Tyler Says:
April 13th, 2009 at 8:58 amIf I had a nickel for every time I’ve smashed my thumb.
Jose Joaquin Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 3:13 amI voted for the “IPEVO WiFi Skype Phone” it’s very technological and I like the concept of screen.
John Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 12:08 pmI definitely need the thumbsaver. I smash my thumb all the time.
Last week’s Coolest Gadget winner is… » Coolest Gadgets Says:
April 17th, 2009 at 10:13 am[...] winner of last week’s coolest gadget competition is the Thumb Saver. This gadget is so simple but makes so much sense and it seems to solve an age [...]
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