* Barbara Fullerton, Manager of Library Services Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP
Brian Neale, IT Manager, Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw

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At the Internet Librarian 2003 in Monterey, California, the world of gadgets session returned for a second year. These small novelties and electronic devices were presented to an audience of information professionals to help them in their work, home and play environments. Gadgets from different countries were also introduced. The favorite picks were the Tungsten E, the USB Vibe Personal Massager and the Canon Powershot S400. To locate prices for the listed gadgets, try comparison-shopping at CNET Shopper, or for information on rebates view, the products at Buy.com. Other places to shop are the Gadget Universe and Sharper Image. To learn more about these and other gadgets, try The Gadgeteer and TechnoGadgets.

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Gadgets 1 – 15

No.	Gadget & Web Link	Features	Price*
1	Concert Companion PDA	Musical Roadmap Updates you with info on what your are hearing in real-time Wireless technology Conceived by former Kansas City Symphony executive Roland Valliere Similar to an “audio guide” in museums A computer hidden in a corner of the music hall uses wireless technology to transmits signals to your PDA Works on Sony CLIE	$7-$10/rental fee
2	LINKSYS WUSB12 Wireless Compact USB Adaptar	Wireless Ethernet (WiFi) – standard 802.11b Small/Portable Simple – plug into USB port For Desktop and Laptop “Hot pluggable”	$52-59
3	Tungsten E (For those who need an easy PDA)	320×320 color display 32MB RAM Advanced built-in compatibility with Microsoft Outlook Ability to create Word, Excel and PPT Files using Documents to Go application Digital photos & MP3 (with expansion card) E is for easy and economical Fast	$199
4	Blackberry 7230	Wireless email / Tri-BandGSM/GPRS wireless phone High Resolution Color screen Removable rechargeable battery: 4 hrs talk / 10 days standby 4.4 x 2.9 x 0.94 inches Qwerty Keyboard & thumb wheel Net browsing; attachment viewing Integrated and hands free headset	$399 + service plan ($30-40)
5	The Truster Emotion Detector	Uses voice recognition to detect stress / tension / excitement Real-time stress level display 9 levels of truthfulness, from “truth” to “avoidance” to “false statement” Short calibration then analysis Size of a small MP3 player Includes batteries / wrist strap	$45
6	Finger Print Lock	Rejection rate of 1 in a 1000 Over-ride by punching in personal number Can add and delete up to 25 users Battery runs up to 5000 openings Alarm lets you know when battery is low 4 AA batteries A safety-pin can be set from inside to de-activate the fingerprint sensor system For emergencies, the lock can be opened using a password	UK/699 Pounds or $1,187
7	Logitech QuickcamOrbit Web Cam	Auto-tracking Web Cam Moves side-to-side / up and down to track the user’s face Auto zoom – Up to 3x zoom Still photo capture 1.3 megapixel 640×480 video camera 9” stand – comes up to face level Built in Microphone Includes face tracking software	$130
8	Degerm-Inator	Uses UV-C to kill wide range of germs, bacteria, viruses & microorganisms – Method CDC recommended Sanitizes toothbrushes, telephones, toilet seats, mice, keyboards and more Apply ½” from surface for 4-5 seconds 4 AA batteries 6 ½” long. 4 oz. AC Adaptor & toothbrush chamber available	$139
9	USB Vibe Personal Massager	Multisurface massage head 3600 vibrations/min., 60 vibrations/sec Hand held to focus at tension/pressure points Instant automatic Check-in / Check-out Works with any USB port on PC/Mac 6 ½ ft. cable	$9.99
10	Night Vision	Infrared technology sees up to five times farther than low-beam headlamps Special camera-like sensor in the grille Processes the data in real time Translates it into a video image Image is then projected onto your windshield Currently used in Cadillac models
11	Bow-Lingual: Dog Translator	Barks digitized into voice print Data tool that records 100 analyzed barks Interprets barks into one of six different emotions Medical checklist to keep your dog healthy Programmed for over 80 breeds Mode that monitors and records barks & emotions while you’re away	$119
12	Carchip EX	Records up to 300 hours of trip detail the moment you begin to drive Driving performance is continually recorded Accident log (the last critical 20 seconds of speed) Easy to install Downloads info to your computer Fits 1996 and newer models	$169
13	Jolt Energy Gum	Automatically locks when PDA is cradled Over 2 years of research: “Great flavor” No bitter caffeine aftertaste Flavors: Icy Mint & Spearmint	$9/”six pack”, 72 pieces
14	PRISMIQ Media Player Networked Entertainment Gateway	Plays (“streams”) PC mediafiles – Movie files, music files, digital photos on your TV / Stereo Connects to home network and to your TV Supports DVD quality MPEG 1/2/4, DIVX, AVI video files Remote control & PC software Surf the Net / “IM” from your TV	$249
15	Sony Universal Remote Control	Controls 18 audio/video components Glows in the dark Works with Sony & other brands Batteries not included Touchscreen LCD	$ 179

* Web Links: These links point to either the manufacturer’s website or a site where the noted gadget can be purchased. Links may disappear over time, but hopefully you’ll have enough information to locate the gadget in question.
** Note: Prices included here are for reference only, and are approximate, based on information available at the time these materials were compiled.

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* Barbara Fullerton is the Manager of Library Services of Locke Liddell & Sapp, LLP in Dallas, TX. Barbara has also worked as a electronic resources librarian for corporations and law firms. Barbara
has an M.L.I.S. from Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, a paralegal certificate and a B.A. in mass communications. She is working on her PHD at the University of North Texas.