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If you haven’t yet voted for our latest coolest gadget of the week, now would be a good time, as many regular readers took a day off yesterday so the odds are more in your favor to win the $50. If you need to keep any door open here’s likely the most appropriate door stop, a giant key, simply ingenious (that may be going a bit far). You can buy the key doorstop for ~$13 from Latest Buy.
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Publ.Date : Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:21:37 +0000
When I first saw this device, I thought it was some sort of new TV antenna or something. Not that we need one, since TV is getting all digital on us. I was very surprised when I found out this contraption is actually a wind turbine from a famed designer named Philippe Starck, a man who literally came out of retirement to create this energy-efficient device. Believe it or not, this wind turbine thing can somehow crank out twenty to sixty percent of the power necessary for a house. This also has an unusual aesthetic, and this design comes in stainless steel, signal orange, or even transparent. There is no doubt that future homes will want to be less dependent on “the man” for energy as their power bills keep climbing. Renewable sources such as solar and wind are the answer, but the question is: how effective are they? I tried to find a photo of this turbine that would show the size of this item, and I was surprised by its scale. I have no idea if the device requires this odd looking frame to make it work. Maybe that’s how you channel the wind. This device costs about $633, and should be available for homes in September. Source
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Pressy idea: Educational Toys
Publ.Date : Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:30:47 +0000
Do you remember back when only the super-wealthy could afford to have video cameras? Now, with today’s cheaper digital camcorders, practically everyone has one. Of course, the one trouble that everyone has is transmitting digital formats directly to DVD. Fortunately, Sony has created the DVDirect DVD Burner, a device that is starting to gain some popularity in the consumer video camcorder market. The DVDirect DVD Burner allows the transfer of content from other media straight to a DVD without the PC middleman. The Burner has a 2.5 inch color screen that allows you to preview your material. It also has five memory card slots for transferring digital video content, and has a dual recording mechanism to store up 8.5 GB of footage on a DVD+R Dual Layer Disk. It even has an automatic DVD tilting along with menu creation in four different design styles. Not only can you connect your camcorder to the DVDirect DVD Burner, but you can connect your VCR or DVR as well. There is the option of recording clear photo slideshows and videos in high definition AVCHD video from Sony HDD or Memory Stick camcorders to DVD format, which is playable in Blu-ray compatible devices. You should be able to purchase the Sony DVDirect DVD Burner for about $229.99. Source
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Pressy idea: Educational Toys
Publ.Date : Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:00:53 +0000
The hoodie shown here may look like just your average hoodie, but it has a bit of added protection for skateboarders. In the picture where you see the darkened sections, all but the one at the neck, are spots with added pads. When you take a nasty spill, it will help protect you from injuries. Also the spot where your hands slip through has another built-in pad. When you just want to wear the hoodie as a normal hoodie or it needs washed, the pads can be removed by unzipping the pouch. The lightweight material is said to be loose so as to not restrict the skater from any movements. It also has an added hole for your thumb. Having something like this would be a great way to get the younger more reckless skaters to wear pads without feeling like a dork. I know I’ve never seen a teen around town that actually takes the time to put on a helmet or pads before turning to their friends and saying the dreaded line. “Guys, watch this!” That never ends well. The Cali Hoodie was designed by Ravi Itiravivong and although it isn’t quite ready to be released for retail just yet, hopefully it will make its way there. Source: newlaunches
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Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
Publ.Date : Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:35:28 +0000
First off Happy 4th of July folks! Fancy celebrating with a $50 gadget voucher? Vote for this weeks coolest gadget and leave a comment explaining why, winners will be announced Monday. It’s quite a diverse collection this week, have fun. 
Now here’s the way I’ll be able to read Coolest Gadgets on the road! A complete Broadband internet kit for your car, with a remote control, a wi-fi hub, tv, etc… Just what I wanted to grab! Cool! The full post can be found at Car Tuning Central.
Never overcook your meat or eat it too rare again. Just poke it with the fork, set the temperature and wait for the beep. The full post can be found at S2999.
The EZ Vision Eyewear lets users enjoy a full cinematic experience without any annoying interruptions. By putting on the EZ Vision uber cool glasses, film buffs are able to block out any irritating background noise, using the built-in stereo earphones and zone out like zombies to watch their movie in complete and utter peace! The full post can be found at Gaj It.
Are your shoes ringing, or is it just your feet barking? The revolutionary offering of ArchPort Shoes by Matt Potts has an integrated wallet feature (detachable) into the arch of the sole with a port-like look. They are open to house cash, credit cards, ID, keys and other random items. Good part is it allows you to confiscate the contents without taking away your shoes. The full post can be found at Elite Choice
The Ovei is a beautifully designed piece of home theater bliss for one. Word on the street is that the designer for this thing was Lee McCormack and that it was engineered by McLaren Applied Industries. It looks comfortable in an airline seat cum coffin sort of way and it has climate control (the same type of climate control that is used in F1 cars. And it comes with an F1 inspired price tag of approximately $100,000. The full post can be found at Uber Review
Charging your MP3 player can be a thing of the past with this wind-up media player. Not only can you play music and watch movies but it also has an FM radio, voice and audio recording, an integrated torch and it can work as an emergency mobile phone charger. The full post can be found at Decide What To Buy.
Each pill rewires the way your palate perceives flavours for up to two hours, so you’ve plenty of time to try tons of previously unpalatable things, from raw radishes to neat Tabasco. The possibilities are endless, the sensations amazing. Even foodie sceptics are going gaga over these taste-distorting tablets The full post can be found at Random Good Stuff.
Japanese Green Soybean is really great for snacks and fun because you can pop the soybean, and eat it. Now, how about feel the joy of ENDLESS soybean popping? You can do it with this funny and cute little gadget “Bandai Puni Puni Edamame Bean”. As a gadget, it’s useless, but as a keychain and toys, it’s fun and beautiful  The full post can be found at Cutie Gadget.
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 $50): What is this weeks coolest gadget? Want to hear about future contests first? Subscribe to our daily digest via email or RSS. If you write for a gadget themed blog and wish to be included in next weeks contest check out the CGOTW instructions page. [ Win $50 with the 3rd Coolest Gadget of the Week copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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Publ.Date : Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:08:39 +0000
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