Computer Gadgets
Looking for the latest computer gadgets? Or maybe just something cool and unusual for your home or office? Below are some of the best
gadget websites on the web including
ThinkGeek
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Geeks.com, Gadget Universe
, firstSTREET
, Tmart.com
and, of course, the Discovery Channel Store. Below are a few examples
from 16 GB memory sticks, a digital pen voice recorder, a pen camera, to a binocular digital camera, head phones, a swiss usb memory stick and an am/fm radio that
you can attach to your computer.
A computer gadget or gizmo is a device that has a useful specific purpose and function for the computer. Gadgets tend to be more unusual or cleverly designed than normal technology. In contrast, a device of clever design that has no practical purpose is called a novelty item. The origins of the term "gadget" are not known. Some
speculate that it dates from the 19th century as a sailors' term for an unspecified tool. The first gadget was the atomic bomb which was nicknamed the gadget by the scientists
of the Manhattan Project.
Some great classic examples of a hi tech gadget included the can opener, the electric toothbrush, a mini vac, blender, the clapper,
a swiss army knife, a remote control device of any kind, cordless mouse, and of course any device that talks, like a calculator or clock. The
latest computer gadgets include peripherals like binocular and mini digital pen cameras, storage devices like a swiss army knife with a
built in USB flash drive and mini radios that you can take with you anywhere.
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External Hard Drives
Does anyone remember being excited about getting a 30 MB hard drive? Having recently bought a new computer, I wanted to have some place to backup my computer and maybe to store some of my favorite movies etc. External hard drives are getting smaller, larger and faster. If a memory stick can't do the job, try one of these things. The norm is probably about 500 GB or 1 Terabyte (1000 GB). You can find 2 Terabyte hard drives at Geeks.com. Make sure the drive has a USB 3.0 interface for greater speed. |
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Voice Recorders:
This 4 GB USB MP9 Digital Pocket Video Recorder Ballpoint Pen is a mini DVR (Digital Video Recorder) which combines a color camera and recorder in the shape of a pen that actually writes! Perfect for recording live performances or covert surveillance and much more. It features an impressive 4 GB capacity, easy to use one touch record button and a USB interface! Search for recorders at Geeks.com |
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Mini Montiors:
Looking for that extra bit of screen real estate to get you through those busy days? Referring to notes while writing an email, checking data in a spreadsheet while entering information into a web page, keeping an eye on your to-do list while browsing YouTube... it's handy to have additional monitor space at the ready. Problem is an entire secondary monitor comes with its own needs like requiring a separate power cord or perhaps an additional video card.
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Memory Sticks:
The memory stick is probably the greatest invention since ...? I'll leave that up to you. :>) With memory sticks at 32GB you can carry a lot of stuff around with. It sure makes transporting files a lot easier. 32GB sticks are still pretty expensive. You can find 16GB sticks at Geeks.com at a reasonable price. You can also find all kinds of unique 1GB sticks at Tmart.com |
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Looking for a 2 GB memory stick with a twist? Most computer gadgets weren't that advanced when HAL first appeared in 2001: A Space
Odyssey , but these slim USB thumb drives can hold 1 or 2 GB of data. We've eliminated most of HAL's schizophrenic tendencies,
but we can't guarantee that he might reappear. Keep an eye on your computer for any strange and erratic behavior and please leave your pod bay doors open.
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ThinkGeek
Gadgets - The Swiss Memory USB is the perfect marriage of technology,
practicality, materials, and quality design. It perfectly pulls together four important tools that no geek should ever be without:
a USB flash drive, a LED light, a Swiss Army knife and a ballpoint pen. The only thing missing is a pocket protector. |
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Portable Radios:
LobeMan (r) FM Radio 
- Tuck this radio in your ear for the lightest, most discreet way ever to listen to music, news and sports. Perfect for the
active lifestyle, this innovative radio weighs less than an ounce, is smaller than the palm of your hand and fits snugly behind your
ear. Whether you're relaxing, walking, jogging or biking, this portable radio keeps you tuned in. |
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ThinkGeek
Gadgets - The radio airwaves will never be safe again. The RadioSHARK
adds an AM/FM radio to any Mac or PC — but that’s just the beginning. The RadioSHARK can record any AM or FM radio broadcast in real
time. You can also program it to record a scheduled show, or to ‘pause’ live radio so you can return right where you left off
moments or even hours before. |
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I-Ports:
I Port - make your I Pod even more fun to use.  Here it is... the iPort... the most elegant approach to merging your iPod and your computer with iTunes right to your stereo!
Visit firstSTREET Electronics for all sorts of cool electronic gadgets. |
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HeadPhones:
Since watching or playing in silence just won't do, ThinkGeek brings you these sweet Personal Cinema headphones. These headphones
feature multiple speakers on each side to create true digital surround sound effects, compatible with both Dolby Digital and
DTS. Simply put, these headphones sound like a full home theater system, with accurate, detailed sound that'll bring pure joy when
watching movies or playing your favorite games. ThinkGeek
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Watches:
A gadgets go, this watch looks pretty cool. Not only is it a watch, it comes with a radio and has a 1.5" video screen.
Listen to MP3s on your watch and look at some digital pictures while you take a walk. With a thin profile and comfortable rubber
click strap, this watch will fit comfortably on your wrist. The watch comes with a USB cable, 2.5 mm headphones, an installation
CD and a power adapter. Follow the link and get your watch today! - 512MB MP4/MP3 Playing Watch with 1.5" OLED Screen |
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