11. M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera Technology used in home improvement has been growing quite steadily, and with the increase of DIYers out there, that technology has become much more consumer-friendly. Before you cut into your drywall, you need to be able to peek inside the walls and explore a bit in order to diagnose your problem. The M-Spector has an LED-lit lens on a 3 foot flexible cable that transmits an image to a 2.4 inch LCD monitor. Retails for upwards of $259.
12. Flip MinoHDThe Flip is a high-definition camcorder that is no larger than an iPod. The recorder stresses one-button simplicity, and is easy to use. It comes with custom editing software and connects to your computer via USB. It also has 4GB of internal memory and an internal rechargeable battery that allows two hours of shooting time. Retails for $230.
13. Sennheiser MX W1 Wireless Headphones Entirely wireless, these headphones transmit sound from a plug-in transmitter unit that jacks into your source device (computer, iPod, TV, etc) and delivers the sound to your ear buds using the Kleer Corporation’s patented uncompressed sound. The ear buds and transmitter come with a case that recharges the unit. The package retails for $499.
14. FoxL Bluetooth Speaker The FoxL Bluetooth speaker, which is no larger than a sunglass case, makes carrying your music easy. No more 80’s-style boomboxes propped up on your shoulder. The speaker can sync up to your cell phone, MP3 player, or even the audio receiver in your car, allowing you to listen to music or have hands-free conversations using the built-in microphone. Available for $249.
15. Nikon D90 D-SLR HD CameraThe Nikon D90 is a single-lens reflex camera and a high-definition video camera all in one. If you are willing to spend the money to upgrade your digital recording experience, than this would be the right investment for you. It retails for $1200.
16. Mitsubishi LaserVue HDTV The LaserVue is an innovative new take on the HDTV. Instead of the standard LCD and Plasma technology, the LaserVue uses its namesake, lasers, to project an image on its display.
It has a wider color gamut than any other TV and even uses two-thirds less power than similar-sized HDTVs. It’s available for a whopping $7000.
17. Optoma Pico PK-101 The Optoma Pico is a pocket-sized projector that you can carry with you and connect to your portable devices, such as your iPod or iPhone, and project an image on the wall. Anything that you can display on your device, you can display on the wall from as close as 8 inches up to 8 feet away. It works great with the FoxL wireless speaker to make it a fun group experience. It is available for $399.
18. Microsoft Sync Microsoft Sync is a hands-free voice recognition application that can be integrated into your car. It works with your phone and music player and even syncs with your iPod, cell phone, BlackBerry, and Zune. The vocal recognition system is top notch and responds to your voice commands for a smooth, entertaining in-car experience. The system is available for $395.
19. ZINK Digital Camera/Printer The ZINK combination camera/printer is like a modern day Polaroid, allowing you to take shots on your digital camera and then print them out on 2″x3″ paper within seconds. ZINK, short for “Zero Ink”, means that the camera uses no ink or toner to create the image. The paper used is embedded with color-spectrum crystals that are heated to produce an image. This one retails for $199.99.
20. Intel Penryn Processor The Intel Penryn was the successor to the Core 2 Duo, and the debutant of processors clocked at 45nm. The Penryn also included the SSE4 instructions which sped up functions like video encoding. It also featured the Bearlake chipset and used fabrication materials like hafnium-dielectric, which combined to produce a clock speed of 3.0GHz and an FSB of 1333MHz.
21. MSI Wind In 2008, there was a wave of popularity with the smaller sized underpowered laptops. The MSI Wind is one of these. The line is not as fast or powerful as other, more expensive laptops, but the Wind is balanced and versatile, and most importantly, customizable. The Wind has a large user community that promotes methods of hacking and further customizing the laptop.
22. Chumby Internet Device The best way to describe the Chumby would be to call it an easy to use hub for home entertainment. It takes the idea of the widget and turns it into a home appliance. It acts as a music player, video player, news feed, digital photo frame, and mobile internet device. The Chumby has a touch screen and a WiFi connection, making it a versatile internet device for the home. Available for $180.
23. Honda InsightThe Toyota Prius has been the leader in the hybrid vehicle market thus far, but in 2008 Honda introduced their plans for the second generation of the Honda Insight. I know this isn’t really a gadget but this may prove to be a turning point in the electric vehicle market, as the Insight will sell for less than a Prius and will supposedly be more energy efficient.
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