CUBE LASER VIRTUAL KEYBOARD, $179.99 You know that moment when you see a new device and refuse to believe it can be real? Meet the Cube Laser Virtual Keyboard. ThinkGeek saw PLAYSTATION VITA, $249- $299 Sure, cellphone gaming seems to be getting a lot of attention these days, but am I the only one who’s not overly fond of touch controls? Playstation Vita will be launching on February 22 nd, and it’s clear that Sony learned a lot from its predecessor (the PSP). With graphics on par with modern consoles, dual thumbsticks, a 5-inch multitouch OLED display, rear touch
that boring old keyboard of yours and sent it hurtling into the future, giving you a full-size laser keyboard that you can project onto almost any opaque surface. It connects via Bluetooth to almost any gadget, and also has a mouse mode which allows you to use your finger as a mouse. It’s tiny, has a rechargeable battery, and I’ll take two! www.thinkgeek.com
controls and so much more – you can tell that Sony wants us to rethink what’s possible for portable gaming. Price varies for wi-fi and 3G models. us.playstation.com/psvita
POLAROID Z340, $299 The joy of being able to instantly see the photo you’ve just taken has been forgotten as it’s become the norm with digital cameras. The Polaroid Z340 combines the convenience of digital with the excitement of sharing a real photo with friends in the moment. Save your images to an SD card, or edit each image and border before printing (even print 3x4” borderless images). With their ZINK (Zero Ink) technology and rechargeable batteries, it couldn’t be simpler—just make sure you’ve got plenty of film! www.store.polaroid.com
PARROT DIA DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME, $500 Updating the photo frame is not a new idea. Digital frames have been around for years, but NoDesign sought to merge the old with the new in the Dia. The 10.4” translucent screen is set in what appears to be a light box, tricking you into believing it’s an actual photo. With access to Picasa, Flickr, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the ability email photos or flick directly from your iPhone/iPad to the device (among MANY other options), this is far from your ordinary photo frame. *Available in the US in February 2012. www.parrot.com/dia/en
AGLOVES TOUCHSCREEN GLOVES, $17.99 Gloves are gloves, right? We’ve worn them for years to stave off the cold, but how inconvenient do they become when you need to answer a call on your touchscreen phone? I wouldn’t have thought it possible, but Agloves actually found a way to update a classic by creating touchscreen gloves that allow you to actually use your device without removing them. They come in several tasteful colors to match any attire, and at such a lowprice, I’m finding little reason not to pick some up myself! www.agloves.com
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