One of the problems with the keyboards made for HTPCs (Home Theater Personal Computers) is they tend to be too big and bulky. Unless you have a Logitech diNovo Mini, you might want to look at this very intriguing Wireless Keyboard and HTPC remote.

Yes, that is what this is, not some new version of BlackBerry or some prototype version of the Palm Pre. This is a wireless keyboard that works via wireless dongle, and that “screen” that you see is a touchpad.According to the official sales site, it can be used for many applications in presentation including: changing slides, selecting screen options, writing on a projected image, as well as emphasize words and objects with dynamically inserted lines.

In addition to its ability to help presentations, it can be used on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii. It is also good for those for those who love to watch internet TV on their PC.In addition to being a HTPC remote control, it is an IPTV remote control, or CarPC remote control. I suppose this makes it a double 3-in-1, as it is a keyboard, mouse, and touchpad.

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Sanyo is back this time round with not another projector, but three more Dual Cameras in the form of the VPC-GH2, VPC-CG102 and VPC-CG20. To keep up with the times, all three come with Full High Definition 1080 60i (1,920 x 1,080 resolution) video alongside the ability to snap photos at 14-megapixels.

When it comes to style, all of them won’t disappoint with their sleek, modernist looks. Being small enough to pick up in one hand, you will realize that they are super portable, with the CG102 coming in black while retailing for $229, with the price point shared by the VPC-GH2 which is silver in color. Last but not least would be the $199 VPC-CG20, where you will be able to choose between silver or black colors.

Value and performance would be the two keywords that we’re looking at with all three models. It is interesting to note that all your photos and video can be saved to SD, SDHC and the SDXC memory card format, which basically allows you to store up to a theoretical 2TB of data on a single card itself – assuming such cards actually hit the market in the near future, of course. The trio will also use a new, miniature high-speed image-processing engine which helps reduce the physical size of these Dual Cameras.

Both the GH2 and CG102 comes with a new “double-range zoom” which will see the merging of both a wide-angle and telephoto zoom for videos. To sweeten the deal, they are both switchable at the touch of a button, enabling you to enjoy up to 12x double-range zoom. In layman’s terms, users will be able to switch between different zoom ranges in a similar manner as that of alternating between a couple of lenses with different zoom ratios. Zooming in on distant subjects requires but a simple touch of a button. As for the CG20, it might not be as able as its other two siblings, but at least you get a 5x optical zoom lens which is better than nothing.

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Music lovers are in for a treat with news of the the Nokia 5130 XpressMusic landing on T-Mobile from today. Available in two finishes, the candybar music phone sports dedicated music keys, stereo Bluetooth and FM radio. You can also store plenty of music, thanks to the expandable microSD memory support.

The Nokia 5130 is a classic music device at a wallet-friendly price. Following in the long tradition of XpressMusic devices, the 5130 packs a dedicated music player, with external music keys and a 3.5mm headphone jack.It doesn’t stop with just music though. The Quad band Series 40 device also supports email and instant messaging, so music fans can stay in touch. It also packs a 2-megapixel camera for snatching quick snaps and the battery will keep powering for 12 days on standby (with a whopping six hours talktime).

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Most of us have a few USB flash drive these days, considering the extremely low prices that flash memory has dropped to. However, many of us USB flash drive owners don’t really think about security in the event where our little peripherals go missing out of carelessness, forgetfulness or theft. Imagine the sleepless night that would ensue if you have mission critical and sensitive data on it – not a nice thought to have, that’s for sure. Kingston understands this, and have unveiled their latest DataTraveler 500 which is a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified with Level 3 pending device, boasting 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption. Apart from that, the DataTraveler 5000 will utilize XTS cipher mode as well as elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) algorithms in order to meet Suite B standards approved by the U.S. government.

The DataTraveler 5000 uses patented Secured by SPYRUS technology that supports hardware-based 256-bit XTS-AES and Suite B cryptography, including ECC, as mentioned above. For the layman, Suite B algorithms would be specifically selected and approved by the U.S. government and the Department of Defense, where it will see action in multinational data sharing environments that comprise of both classified and unclassified applications. After all, if you can’t trust the government, who else can you trust, right? As for XTS-AES mode, this cipher mode for encryption is superior to CBC, ECB and other modes.

Depending on your business or enterprise needs, the Kingston DataTraveler 5000 USB flash drive will come in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities. There is an option to pick up one of these to include a pre-loaded Malware scanning application, while U.S. government customers are offered a variety of Trade Agreement Act-compliant (TAA) products and has a dedicated federal sales team in place.

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Pico projectors haven’t really taken off in the past couple of years despite the rather early promise it has, but that’s to be expected since most places already have the facilities to accommodate a nice presentation on a large, projected display, so why go mobile? Perhaps things might change in the future, but the pico projector market has taken small strides with the latest release from AAXA with their L1 laser pico projector.

This laser-driven LCoS projector boasts 20 lumens of brightness at a resolution of 800 x 600, where it can throw up to a 50? image thanks to its integrated media player. Still, all that technology is crammed into something as small as 4.2? x 2.1? x 0.8? while tipping the scales at a mere 170 grams with the battery included! Being reliant on lasers, it is capable of projecting on curved surfaces and is focus-free.

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How many of you out there use Bluetooth headsets in your everyday communications over your handset? It is more or less a love it or hate it affair with the majority of folks, since the feeling of having a foreign body hanging off one ear while impeding your hearing is a turn off for some, while others thrive on knowing they are able to pick up a call regardless of where they are.

Jabra has been around the Bluetooth town for many years already, and their recent release, the EXTREME Bluetooth headset looks ready to make a splash. This device comes with a new innovation known as Noise Blackout Extreme which has its roots in Jabra’s distinguished heritage in noise cancelling technologies, relying on dual microphones and automatic volume control that dramatically enhances call quality. Apart from that, you will also experience double the background noise reduction (24 decibels) compared to the previous iteration of Noise Blackout technology at 12 decibels.

Just in case you were wondering whether the EXTREME Bluetooth headset is comfortable to wear, we are pleased to inform you that the EXTREME comes with a unique new Ultimate-fit Eargel that was specially developed to guarantee superior comfort even when you wear it throughout the entire working day. Making a debut at the recently concluded CES 2010, Jabra claims that the EXTREME will relegate poor quality calls to a distant memory. With all the technology packed in, you can be sure that the caller will never sound like a robot.

Since it was specially designed for comfort and style, most users might be surprised to find that they are wearing a headset, thanks to specially developed Ultimate-fit Eargels that will mold themselves to any ear shape to ensure a snug fit, regardless of whether you have Dumbo-sized ears. You will find that the headset is also equipped with a couple of rotatable ear hooks that were specially contoured to fit the ear perfectly.

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Sony Ericsson takes the high road with their latest cellphone to be announced which will be part of their GreenHeart portfolio – we’re talking abou the Sony Ericsson Aspen. Sounds like some sort of high end resort, doesn’t it? Well, this eco-minded smartphone will run on the much maligned Windows Mobile platform, but comes with an added twist – it has the latest Windows Mobile 6.5.3 version which brings a slew of improvements and updates – more on it later in the extended post, let us take a look at the hardware specifications first. The Sony Ericsson Aspen is positioned as a business smartphone with green credentials, boasting multi-tasking capability with a touch experience and QWERTY keyboard which is more than handy to get those text messages and emails sent out in double quick time. Apart from that, you can organize and adapt panels to change during the day while using Slide View for quick access to common features.

Viewing and editing office files is a snap thanks to its one touch operation, either that or you can always fall back on its navigation keys if you’re a sucker for something more traditional. The QWERTY keyboard supposedly allows fast and easy typing, while setting up your email account(s) is a painless affair for a portable maximized messaging experience. All your phone’s data can be secured thanks to the Microsoft MyPhone service which is capable of remotely erasing phone data when the handset is reported as lost or stolen. The latest version of Windows Mobile 6.5.3 will also see it being way more stable than its predecessors, speeding up proceedings while giving you a much more satisfactory user experience.

They say that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, which is why the Aspen balances the work aspect with some fun features such as a Media Browser and PlayNow functionality, offering quick access to social networks as well as your array of media files. a-GPS support is also built in to help you find your way around, while Google Maps ensure you won’t get lost in an unfamiliar place. It also comes with a 3.2-megapixel camera that can capture impromptu moments at decent quality, boasting a self-timer, smart contrast, multishot capability and a 4x digital zoom.

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Lately I’ve been thinking of replacing my wall clock and going for something completely different and with this Canvas Clock that’s exactly what I’ve found.  Printed onto a pretty white canvas is nothing more than a clock.  However, instead of purely being an image like it initially appears, it actually tells you the current time.  It’s a great way for you to have that tabletop clock look except on your wall.

The hands of the clock are the only real parts, the rest are just something printed onto the canvas.  To control it and change out the batteries you just remove the canvas from the wall and work it all from the back.  It only requires a single AA battery, which is of course not included.  The whole thing measures 29.7 cm long.

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The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is the third generation device of its kind, where Olympus claims that it offers technology which normally delivers great looking photos in bigger, bulkier and heavier professional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras as well as High-Definition (HD) camcorders, albeit with the PEN E-PL1 being a whole lot smaller.

Targeting shutterbugs who were mulling over a DSLR but didn’t want to deal with the weight and size, the camera’s simple design and easy interface makes it a snap for your average shutterbug to pick this up and start shooting some really amazing images right away without having to go through photography school.

If you’re into the whole High Definition (HD) gig, then recording HD movies using the E-PL1 is a snap, courtesy of the no-brainer red “direct button” (red record button) that is located on the back of the camera body. Whenever you are in photo mode and at the last minute, feel that your instincts tell you that video capture is the right way to go, just press the red button and you can get on with video capture on the spot. This ease of toggling back and forth between still photos and videos using but your index finger and thumb introduces a whole new world of flexibility that can only be found on the Olympus PEN E-PL1 at the moment, although we’re pretty sure that this design might just see action on other manufacturers’ devices in the near future if it takes off.

Other features include the new Live Guide that lets you set the scene before you shoot, giving you the right results with a single button press. While it is still important to learn up other technical aspects such as f-stops, shutter speed and white balance, you can still get great looking shots without learning all of those mentioned thanks to the technology crammed into the PEN E-PL1.

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It’s just before February and grocery stores are stocking up on heart-shaped boxes of chocolates.  Well for those of you that enjoy your heart-shaped gadgets instead of chocolates, here’s one more.  Despite that on the outside this looks like nothing more than a sweetly made jewelry box, it’s actually an iPod dock to play your music out loud with.

The Jewelry Box Speaker may not have space for any jewelry, but it’ll make sure to keep your favorite tunes cranked.  It actually comes from a Japanese company, Marubeni Infotec.  The dock will work with 4th gen iPods, as well as the iPod Mini, Nano, Classic, Touch and the iPhone 3G/3GS.  The speakers are 2W by 2ch.  It has heart-shaped buttons to keep control of your iPod and even a mirror on the top to check your makeup with.

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This most affordable triple sim touch-screen mobile phone is equipped with 2.2inch display screen and supports mp3/mp4 player function.Without switching the phone off, it also allows you to use 3 different sim cards to standby. If you are talking to someone on one number and someone else tries calling you on second number, it gives you a continuos beeping sound and the caller as well hears the ringing sound. This gives this mobile a big edge over many other multiple sim mobiles which just show the sim out of reach in case some other sim is active.

Lephone’s this mobile comes with a 2 Mega Pixel camera so that you can capture beautiful moments through pictures and videos and also has an excellent display with 2.2 inch screen size and 240 X 320 resolution. It’s voice recorder lets record you anything and everythig that you need to record and it’s bluetooth feature lets you transfer data to other enabled mobiles and computers as well.

On one hand its Mp3/Mp4 inbuilt player lets you play songs and music and on the other it’s stereo loud speaker lets you enjoy every chord of the music. You can also just shake the mobile to change song or to change the wallpaper.

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Nokia 5220 Express Music Mobile Features
• GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900
• 2.0” QVGA, 320 x 240 pixels, 256k colours
• 2 megapixel enhanced camera with 4 x digital zoom
• S40 Music player supporting MP3, M4A, eAAC+, AAC and WMA music formats
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Excellent audio quality with dedicated audio chip
• Bluetooth 2.0 connection
• 30 MB internal user memory
• USB full speed with micro-USB connector
• 512 MB MicroSD card included support for up to 2 GB cards
• SMS, MMS, instant, flash, and Xpress Audio messaging, and email

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We all have our reasons we miss calls, for many the worst time is when they’re driving in their car.  The motor and loud music, and even in some cases noisy traffic can just drown out the sound of a cellphone.  It especially doesn’t help if you’ve got on of those ringtones that doesn’t really stand out, which some phones seem like they only come with pitiful ringtones that you could only hear if the room is dead silent.  Well to solve your problems, now there’s the Vibrating Bluetooth Bracelet.

The bracelet will vibrate when you have a phone call, but not only that, it will actually display the caller id directly on the bracelet.   Making it so that you don’t have to go searching for your phone before you discover who is on the line.  This is one of those gadgets that I’m not sure I’d buy for myself right now, but I’m really hoping that it does well.  That way they’ll start coming out with different designs that are a bit more aesthetically appealing.  For now though, this design works, the look may be simplistic, but it’s not gaudy either.

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Samsung seems to be making progress in other consumer electronics departments after making a name for itself in terms of cellphones and home appliances, with digital cameras
being their next logical step. You won’t find any noteworthy digital SLRs from the Korean giant as yet though, as the company seems poised to concentrate on compact digital cameras at the moment, and they have been doing a pretty fine job to date. Recently, Samsung has just announced its latest addition to the digital camera stable – the SL630 model which will boast Dual Image Stabilization and Smart Auto to get you started right out of the box.

This is a 12.2-megapixel point-and-shoot device that will offer much bang for your ever depreciating buck, where it features a versatile 28mm wide-angle, 5x optical zoom lens, coupled with the aforementioned Dual Image Stabilization and Samsung’s entire range of smart features. Not only that, Samsung has managed to cram in everything into a relatively slim and compact frame that makes it a snap to tote around without growing your biceps at an alarming rate. Its specially concocted Dual Image Stabilization (IS) technology enables one to capture crystal-clear images simply by combining both Optical and Digital Image stabilizers so that sharp images are the only possible end result.

Folks with trembling hands (due to taking a snapshot of a really hot chick or having shaky nerves naturally) will find that its Optical IS is intelligent enough to make the necessary compensation by shifting the lens in the opposite direction. Just in case you’re in the middle of a tremor and Optical IS isn’t good enough, Digital IS will kick in automatically for a virtually blur-free image.

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Is it raining cameras or what here at Coolest Gadgets? Apparently so, with a slew of Panasonic and Fujifilm digital cameras covered today, but here’s the last one for the 26th – no guarantees that tomorrow will bring more news of digital cameras, although we’re pretty sure that they over-hyped Apple iTablet will most probably command news portals and blogs tomorrow morning. The Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD megazoom camera boasts an 18x optical zoom lens and HD movie recording to get the ball rolling, and is fully compatible with HDTVs when you want to view both still pictures and movies. Capable of shooting video in High Definition (you won’t get full HD though) at 1280×720 pixels/720p, this ought to make a decent stopgap measure if you are in the market for a camcorder at this point in time. More on the Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD after the jump.

It might look rather compact, but don’t let its size fool you as the Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD comes with an impressive 18x optical zoom covering a versatile 28-504 mm (equivalent to a 35mm camera) range from wide-angle to ultra telephoto. Regardless of whether you are going to shoot landscapes, interiors, large group shots, distant sports or wildlife action, the Fujifilm S2500HD is more than ready to handle the aforementioned situations with aplomb. The inclusion of Dual Image Stabilization mode with a mechanically stabilized CCD sensor with high ISO sensitivities provides anti-blur protection, so you can suffer from shaky hands without worrying about the picture coming out wrong.

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