8×42 Binoculars

Sunday, August 30th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

In today's high tech world it isn't easy trying to figure out which cool gadgets are coolest, but in a sea of handy gizmos, these are my five wicked cool gadgets.

1. Sony's eBook Reader: Sleek and compact, this hand-held reader can hold 160 e-books on its own and even more with a memory card. I am a voracious reader and this cool tool lets me take my whole library along wherever I go. Recipes, reference materials, study guides and entertainment are at your fingertips with Sony's reader. Downloading from Sony's online store is a snap and the selection of titles is massive. $300.00 is a steal for a device that crams a world of knowledge into your back pocket.

2. Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS: Complete with real-time traffic tracking, this $700.00 unit allows you to re-calculate your route with the push of a button before you get into trouble. If you're unfamiliar with the area, let Nuvi suggest alternate routes for you. There's a $60.00 annual fee for the tracking service which pays for itself in fuel savings in no time.

3. APC Biometric Password Reader: This fingerprint reader is a great way to safeguard all of your important computer files, is smaller than a mouse, allows for the registration of up to 20 fingerprints and can be had for around $50.00. It's easy to install and use, the built-in software talks you right through the process. If you've got data you want to protect, this is a great way to do it without breaking the bank.

4. Nintendo Wii Game System: Maybe this one should rank higher than fourth because it is the first gadget I've ever owned that actually gets your bottom out of a chair, but it is still a game console after all. Equipped with a fitness module, the Wii will provide endless hours of active fun for your family and helps track fitness goals as well. Since this hot item joined the family, my living room has become the place to be. Simple to hook up, there's a slight learning curve to using the remote and nunchuk, but the games are so addictive you'll feel like a pro by the end of day one. Not only do the players have a good time, most Wii games make great spectator sport. This is the best $250.00 I've ever spent. I can't stop bowling. I really can't.

5. Meade CaptureView 8X42 Binocular with LCD Screen: Sitting in the cheap seats at your daughter's recital? Getting a nosebleed at your son's football game? The Meade CaptureView Binocular/Digital Camera solves the problem for a cool $160.00. It beats the zoom feature on a regular digital camera because you can watch events through the binoculars. At only 2 megapixels, it's a bit on the low-tech side but higher megapixel units are on the near horizon. Give this technology time and you'll be bird watching and practicing your nature photography all with one cool gadget. Did I Buy Drugs Without Prescription mention it records video too? Add a memory card and you're good to go.