Magazine chooses the best gadgets and gizmos of 2008

 17 Oct 2008 - By Omar Mariño+
 omar@myddnetwork.com


According to Popular Mechanics, these are the most brilliant gadgets of the year:

1 – Microsoft Photosynth: It is a photographic software you can download for free from Microsoft.com. It looks for pictures in your computer that have been taken in the same place or by the same person and displays them in a reconstructed 3-dimensional space. More info here


Magazine chooses the best gadgets and gizmos of 2008

Spore

2 – Spore: Successful video game that allows users to simulate the evolution of a species, from the most primitive stages to the colonization of the galaxy. According to the magazine, it ignites the interest in science and technology. More info here

Amazon Kindle

3 – Amazon Kindle: This device is born with the idea of being able to get access to any book quickly. More info here

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

4 – Livescribe Pulse Smartpen: This smart pen allows to combine voice recording with the writing process. More info here

Craftsman Nextec Multi-saw

5 – Craftsman Nextec Multi-Saw: This 12 Volts saw can be used in tight spaces and deliver up to 2000 SPM (stitches per minute) .  More info here

Potenco PCG1

6 – Potenco PCG1: PCG1 is a human-powered generator which is perfect for small gadgets like cell phones, GPS devices and MP3 players. More info here

Nissan around view monitor

7 – Nissan Around View Monitor: The new Nissan parking system allows the driver to see 360 degrees around the car. More info here

M Spector

8 – M-Spector – Digital Inspection Camera: It is a spy camera that has a lens to introduce by a small hole. You  can also rotate it. The lens focuses what is behind the hole and you can watch that image on a 2.4-inch LCD screen. More info here

Intel atom processor

9 – Intel Atom Processor: This processor has 47 million transistors on a 26 x 26 millimeters chip. More info here

Caroma profile smart dual flush toilet

10 – Caroma Profile Smart Dual Flush Toilet: To avoid a big waste of water when flushing the toilet, this one was created with a hand basin on the top side. More info here






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