As well as giving away 5 digital picture frames it’s also time for this week’s coolest gadget contest, so please cast you vote and leave a comment for a chance to win a $50 Amazon voucher. Also use the email a friend link at the bottom for another random change to win. Have fun and happy Halloween.

Shower Genius Waterproof Notepad

The shower is a place for great ideas… which remain unwritten and often forgotten by the time we get to a sticky note. The Shower Genius Waterproof Notepad is there for the rescue: it comes with all-weather writing paper that can be used with water pouring over it. Now all you need to do is jump in the shower and find that cure for cancer.

The full post can be found on S2999.

Loc8tor: Finds your lost items faster than your spouse can

One of the worst feelings in the world is not being able to find your wallet or house keys; well that and perhaps drowning. On the lost items front though, there is a new gadget which will be indispensable for the scatter brained. The Loc8tor will find your keys, wallet, remote control, salami sandwich etc, just by the touch of a button.

The full post can be found on Gaj-It.

The Rolling Razor - Is This The Future Of Shaving?

You might think there are a wide variety of razors out there, but in reality most are just variations on the same theme - knife on a stick. Earlier this year a new type of razor was introduced to the market which eschews the standard. Meet the Rolling Razor - two knives on a ring.

The full post can be found on Shaving Stuff.

Solar cell tree

This might look like quite a funky bit of art but it also doubles up as a solar charger for all your small gadgets like MP3s, cameras and mobile phones. Just sit it near a window and it’ll store up energy, ready to juice up whatever you plug into it. Save money and the planet at the same time.

The full post can be found on Decide what to buy.

Smart Table: Giving Learning a Whole new Face!

Priced at $7-8k, the table uses Smart’s DVIT (Digital Vision Touch) system to watch for fingers on the screen and to respond accordingly

The full post can be found on Elite Choice.

Interactive Table Cloth by Clemens Winkler

The designer went ahead to place sensors all over the tablecloth in order to reveal a predetermined pattern when any interaction takes place and thus leaves a ’sign of time’.

The full post can be found on Trends Updates.

Go Social Via Interactive Mirror

It is not the first time that someone has put an interactive display onto an ordinary bathroom mirror, but what BlogLitStudios has accomplished has made it more fun than just viewing morning stock and weather reports.

The full post can be found on Lifestyle Buzz.

Bookmark your page with style

With their glossy, fluid like appearance, Liquid Bookmarks offer the avid reader a stylish bookmark with which to mark the last page read in a novel. Available as a set of 3 (white, gray, red), each Liquid Bookmark is hand made. These bookmarks offer a nice alternative to the reader that currently relies on just a sliver of scrap paper to mark their spot.

The full post can be found on Coated.

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) and tell a friend about this contest to possibly win another $50:

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If you write for a gadget themed blog and wish to be included in next weeks contest check out the CGOTW instructions page.

Was a somewhat surprised by last weeks winner, Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto Single Serve Coffee but then again I don’t know many gadget lovers that don’t also enjoy a caffienne fix, congrats to Single Serve Coffee on their first CGOTW week win.

The Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto not only makes a perfect cup of single serve coffee, it can also make lattes, cappuccinos, shots of espresso, chococinos (hot chocolate), and even iced cappuccinos. And not only does it make an amazing range of drinks, this is one of the first single serve coffee makers to have a “round water reservoir”, and to also look truly different than any other single serve coffee maker we’ve seen. The unique styling puts it on a path of it’s own, and it’s no wonder the design is so different.

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Again there are 2 ways to win a $50 Amazon voucher, leave a comment explaining why you voted for whatever and/or tell (not spam) a friend via the Email a friend link about the contest you’ll be entered into another draw (if last week is anything to go by you’ll have a good chance of winning). Results and draws will take place next Tuesday, good luck and have a super weekend folks.

Power gloves

Winter’s no match for these. If you’re short of a gadget or two over the cold period, these should do the trick.

The full post can be found on Reevoo.

The Safe Bedside Table Helps You Get Medieval On Intruders

If you live in fear of people breaking and entering your home and you are made of sterner stuff than the guy who needs to sleep with a shotgun under the bed, then this is definitely for you. The safe bedside table breaks into a club and a shield - ready for you to put some serious hurt on whoever is invading your home.

The full post can be found on Uber Review.

Love Tester Gadget

This lovable gadget is perfect for couple or just for fun, because it can measure the compability between 2 people. Really nice.

The full post can be found on Cutie Gadget.

USB Microscope: zoom in on your desk dustmites

The USB Microscope is the perfect device to wile away the hours at work or could also be the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for teenager in your life. This nifty gadget allows you zoom in (from 20x to 200x) on any object you happen to have on hand. It comes with software allowing you to be a real boffin and record your findings as photos and videos onto your PC. To use, just plug the USB connection into your PC and start examining just how gross your keyboard really is- no science degree required!

The full post can be found on Gaj-It.

Hate Snow? Just Mist It Away

Shovel less and keep your walks clear of dangerous ice this winter. This award winning anti-snow/de-icing liquid works better and longer than salt. Just apply a mist coat of Bare Ground with the included sprayer to stop accumulation of 1-2″ of snow or ice for up to 14 days. Also works on residual snow and ice, melting faster and at lower temperatures than salts.

The full post can be found on RGS.

Philips Brings Stunning Green Magic to give you a space-age Kitchen!

The Green Cuisine kitchen from Philips allows you to take energy saving to a whole new plane with its futuristic look and technology that matches the ergonomics

The full post can be found on Eco Talks.

The NES Cartridge Cufflinks

Check out these fun geeky cufflinks, the NES Cartridge Cufflinks. These fun cufflinks are handmade from clay by artist Laura Swingle, and there are quite a few versions to choose from.

The full post can be found on Geeky Gadgets.

Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto Single Serve Coffee Maker

The Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto not only makes a perfect cup of single serve coffee, it can also make lattes, cappuccinos, shots of espresso, chococinos (hot chocolate), and even iced cappuccinos. And not only does it make an amazing range of drinks, this is one of the first single serve coffee makers to have a “round water reservoir”, and to also look truly different than any other single serve coffee maker we’ve seen. The unique styling puts it on a path of it’s own, and it’s no wonder the design is so different.

The full post can be found on Single Serve Coffee.

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) and tell a friend about this contest to possibly win another $50:

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If you write for a gadget themed blog and wish to be included in next weeks contest check out the CGOTW instructions page.

It was close there was only one vote in it, so as voted by you the coolest gadget last week was the iPhone Heart Monitor as reported by Gadgets Blog, the iPhone seems to be able to make the most mundane of functions flipping cool.

The iPhone Heart Monitor allows you to listen to your heart beats. Using the inbuilt microphone of your iPhone 3G or the headphone microphone, the Heart Monitor will pick up the rate of your heartbeats and display it. You can pick up the beats from pulse points at your neck, wrist, or when placed directly over your heart; this can be done either using the headphones or without them. The Heart Monitor would give you a clue about your fitness level.

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Again there’s loads to choose from in this week’s coolest gadget competition.

Like last week there are 2 ways to win a $50 Amazon voucher, leave a comment explaining why you voted for whatever and/or tell (not spam) a friend via the Email a friend link about the contest you’ll be entered into another draw. Results and draws will take place next Tuesday, good luck and have a fantastic weekend folks.

K-Dron

If you’re into self-abuse (or you’re one of those few people who are good at and enjoy mindgames), the K-Dron has your name written all over its shiny surface. The brain-teaser is deceptively simple: 4
K-Drons needs to be assembled to reproduce the shapes in the included booklet. However, it’s more difficult than it seems…

The full post can be found on S2999.

iRecorder for iPod: Movies on the go just got portable

With iPods advancing in technology and increasing their screen quality, it seems a shame to limit that use to watching the counter tick away as your favourite song plays. With the iRecorder, you can upload any video onto your MP3 player and not just be limited to what the Apple iTunes Store stocks. This gadget will effortlessly reduce a two hour movie into a 2 Gig MPEG4 file, and will record from analog TV, cable, set top box, satellite receiver box, DVD or your Camcorder.

The full post can be found on Gaj-It.

Vibrating Pet Massage Glove For Your Pampered Poochie

The Vibrating Pet Massage Glove will ensure that your pet is taken care of in the best way, giving it a luxurious massage each time you reach over to pet it.

The full post can be found on Life Style Buzz.

Solar Powered Ski Jacket by Zegna

The Microtene jacket is waterproof, and comes with its own solar cells connected internally within its neoprene collar.

The full post can be found on Eco Talks.

One Finger Can Say A Thousand Words

Using electroluminescent technology, combined with animation, This Remote Controlled Hand will create a attention grabbing sensation wherever it is used! Includes the ever popular: I love you, Hang Loose, Devil Horns, The Bird, Loser , Power and Peace gestures. Use at night for the best effect.

The full post can be found on RGS.

R/C Toys - The R/C Spy Video ATV-360

Here’s a fun radio controlled toy, the R/C Spy Video ATV-360.This fun radio controlled toy comes with an LCD heads up display that lets you see everything the ATV sees.

The full post can be found on Geeky Toys.

Manhattan Casket Pool Table

Just in time for Halloween, the Manhattan casket pool table will be the attention grabber at any high roller party. According to the table designer, the rationale for the irregular table shape is after a game of pool, should you lose, how would you feel?

The full post can be found on Coated.com.

SteelSeries 15-Buttons Gaming Mouse - World of WarCraft Beast Gadget

SteelSeries 15-Buttons Gaming Mouse is the ‘beast’ of mouse and made especially for World of Warcraft MMO gamers. Featuring a bunch of customizable buttons, 16 Millions of illumination choices and can macro up to 160 characters!

The full post can be found on Hardware Sphere.

iPhone Heart Monitor

Using the inbuilt microphone of your iPhone 3G or the headphone microphone, the Heart Monitor will pick up the rate of your heartbeats and display it

The full post can be found on Gadgets Blog.

MechaDroid Type C3 Robot May Replace Your Receptionist

At Tokyo’s CEATEC conference, the new age Ms. Robot, MechaDroid Type C3 has been launched that claims to be more effective, punctual, careful and pleasant than her human counterpart

The full post can be found on Elite Choice.

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) and tell a friend about this contest to possibly win another $50:

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If you write for a gadget themed blog and wish to be included in next weeks contest check out the CGOTW instructions page.

Last week’s coolest gadget competition again had a clear (and familiar) winner, SteriPEN UV water purifier, nice to see a truly life saving gadget taking the win, congrats and thanks to Gaj-It for the submission.

The SteriPEN uses ultraviolet light to destroy waterborne microbes from all sources of water, be it from a forest stream or a particularly dodgy-looking overseas hotel tap. To use, simply flip the lid and place the end of the gadget into your glass of water. Switch it on, and wait for the indicator to turn green. Then to complete the disco effect, the funky-looking UV light will glow bright blue meaning it’s killing off a whole heap of invisible nasties.

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There’s plenty to choose from in this week’s coolest gadget competition.

Like last week there are 2 ways to win a $50 Amazon voucher, leave a comment explaining why you voted for whatever and/or tell (not spam) a friend via the Email a friend link about the contest you’ll be entered into another draw. Results and draws will take place next Tuesday, good luck and have a fantastic weekend folks.

Mini-Catamaran

“Do you want to let a cat out of the bag…and then go sailing? Check out this ‘Mini-Cat’ which is a great stop-gap until you can afford to buy a full-size one!”

The full post can be found on Zath.co.uk.

Electronic Drum Kit Shirt

The Electronic Drum Kit Shirt features actual playable drums and an embedded speaker with volume control, not just a pretty picture. Even better: since there’s 7 drums in the design, each of them makes its own sound, so with a bit of talent anyone can carry a tune right on their chest.

The full post can be found on S2999.

SteriPEN UV water purifier: drink from anywhere

Everyone loves to travel, but one dilemma faced by backpackers and adventure enthusiasts alike, is finding clean drinking water. Enter the SteriPEN, a portable water purifier that will ensure you won’t poison yourself when you’re thirsty.The SteriPEN uses ultraviolet light to destroy waterborne microbes (including 99.9999% of bacteria) from all sources of water, be it from a forest stream or a particularly dodgy-looking overseas hotel tap.

The full post can be found on Gaj-It.

Sharp Unveils Solar-Powered 52 inch LCD TV @ CEATEC

Sharp has unveiled the television at CEATEC and while a commercial version is not yet out and neither do we have a commercial name for it, this will surely set the ball rolling for solar powered LCD technology

The full post can be found on Eco Talks.

Waterproof Helmet From Evolution Lynk

The only trick to protect your head against all odds in these fun sports is to ensure safety to your head via this waterproof helmet.

The full post can be found on Lifestyle Buzz.

Waterproof MP3 Player

The new Speedo AquaBeat is an actual MP3 player that is water proof and you can listen to it while your either training to win some gold metals or just hanging by the pool. The headphones are designed to keep your ears dry while letting you listen to your favorite tunes in the pool. Incase you drop your MP3 player the Speedo AquaBeat actually floats for easy retrieval .

The full post can be found on gadgetblvd.com.

The Real Transforming Robot Car Toy

Forget those stale transformers action figures, now you can have the real thing. This remote controlled robot car can transform from a car, into a truck, and finally into a robot that rolls on only two wheels instead of four. The robot car will run for up to 30 minutes on a full charge of its rechargeable battery. Recharging the battery takes approximately four hours. It has a range of 100 feet from the remote control which requires a single 9 volt battery. If Optimus Prime had a little brother, this would be him.

The full post can be found on Robots Rule.

19-in-1 Micro Cool Tool

The Micro-Max is a great pocket toolkit that is easy to carry on your keyring, glovebox, purse, backpack or laptop bag. It is precision crafted from solid stainless steel and features a quick release mechanism that locks onto any keyring. So convenient you’ll forget you’re carrying it until you need it.

The full post can be found on RGS.

Bulletproof Handkerchief Keeps You Safe

This stylish bulletproof handkerchief is meant to keep you safe and looking good at the same time. Created out of kevlar, you can now attend your next party knowing that this hankie will keep your heart well protected from stray bullets.

The full post can be found on Coated.com.

NES Box - Super Mario Bros 3 External HDD Enclosure

What could be cooler for an external hard drive than a Super Mario Bros 3 NES cartridge hard drive. It was made using a 250GB SATA hard drive with 8MB of cache, and a Super Mario Bros 3 NES cartridge, it runs from USB power so there is no need for external power.

The full post can be found on Geeky Gadgets.

Wood Meets Laptop Technology

The Asus Eco book is a neat piece in natural bamboo brown with 1 GB of Ram, and is priced at $2000
The full post can be found on Gadgets n Gizmos.

Thanks 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) and tell a friend about this contest to possibly win another $50:

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Last weeks coolest gadget competition was the closest yet, as I’m typing this it is tied so I’ve reached out to Twitter followers for help decide the final winner (you can follow on Twitter at AlCarlton) and the lead then swapped 3 times before the voting was closed.

The final winner is the SL2 Survival Tool, so congratulations to Gaj-It on their return to winning ways.

The SL2 Survival Tool is a super-tough, compact and lightweight tool that is indispensable for anyone who’s into camping, fishing or hiking, and is an upgrade from our popular SL3.

As well as its sturdy little black and serrated locking ‘A’ grade blade, it comes with a remarkable firesteel (developed by the small, but, no doubt, perfectly formed, Swedish Defense Department) which will light fires with ease even in the wet - it produces an astonishing 3,000°C hot spark. The handle of the firesteel contains a small but powerful waterproof torch, and in the body of the SL2 is a piercing rescue whistle, as well as a handy belt clip. The SL Series Survival Tools make you wonder how anyone survived without them.

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