Watch phone with numeric pad

About a month back, Mike Yamamoto blogged about the WM2 watch phone with a numeric keypad which retails for about US$470. Because we are Asian and in general, more frugal (aka cheapskate), the CECT Wrist from SpecialPhones.eu, at US$290, caught our attention.

Other features of this gadget include a 1.3-inch touchscreen display, FM radio and Bluetooth connectivity. Though US$180 cheaper than the Netherlands-based site which Mike featured, it's still a little expensive given it's more a novelty than something for practical use. Also note that not all the specifications are similar. For example, the CECT Wrist has a tri-band GSM radio while the WM2 has a quad-band one.

Though dialing has been made easier, we also have to remind you that talking into your wrist still makes you look like an idiot. So unless you are wearing a yellow fedora and trench coat like Dick Tracy, use the bundled Bluetooth headset.

Via OhGizmo!

SwissBike's Origami two-wheeler

Most foldable bicycles tend to be small to reduce their footprint and aren't terribly comfortable to ride on. They get you from point A-Z, period. So the SwissBike caught our attention for being able to fold up like a pretzel, yet remain uncompromising on performance and size. The only niggle is you have to remove one wheel. Fortunately, the SwissBike XO, a full-size mountain bike with 26-inch wheels, can collapse into a 36 x 28 x 12-inch bundle within a snap 30 seconds without any tools, thanks to a quick release system. And being Swiss in pedigree, there's no question about whether this contraption (built of aircraft-grade aluminum tubing) is going to part company with you halfway down that mountain track. The only thing you have to part with is a mere US$2,250.



Via Gizmag

Magnetic BBQ light

Barbeques almost always start at dusk. More often than not, by the time you've gotten the charcoal burning, the sun would have gone down enough so you can't tell if that piece of salmon is grilled to perfection or still in sashimi state. Electric lamps are great for such times, but here's an even niftier idea--the Magnetic Mini Stainless Steel Grill Light.

With a magnet and a ball-and-socket joint, this LED-powered flashlight will light up whatever you are pointing at. All you have to do is to attach it to your skillet or pair of tongs and you are good to go. No more holding your mobile phone dangerously over your chicken wings and burger patties so you can use its LCD as an alternate light source. This battery-operated contraption is available online at US$15 from Sur La Table.

Via Uncrate

You too can be Speed Racer in this setup

If the line between gaming gear and professional simulators is increasingly blurred, this is why. We've already seen sims that are FAA-approved, but CXC Simulations has taken the concept to a new level on the ground.

The Motion-Pro II Simulator combines the latest 3D technology with 505-watt 5.1 surround sound and a huge subwoofer that can be felt as well as heard through four vibration transducers. The result, according to BornRich, is "the unique sound and physical vibrations of a high-powered race car".

And to make sure your visual senses aren't left out, it has three 46-inch HD LCDs for its triple-panel display. Who needs that jDome thing, anyway?

Via | Picture credit: CXC Simulations

Timex concept is a literal death watch

Years ago we came across a page called Deathforecast.com, which predicts how long you'll live depending on the answers to a couple dozen questions. That was morbid enough, but now there's something that does it one better by providing a constant physical reminder of one's mortality.

The Life Index Watch is a concept developed for a Timex competition that keeps track of your remaining days based on personal biometrics. And just to make sure you don't miss one nerve-wracking second, it's meant to be worn like a patch on the skin, according to ProductDose.

Why anyone would want something like this is beyond us. Then again, maybe it's meant to remind us that life is short, so remember to enjoy the important things while we're here.

Via Crave CNET

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