Ever thought what it would be to get into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes or say, James Bond. Owning those amazing spy gadgets like the Copter hat from Inspector Gadget, mobile phone from Tomorrow Never Dies or x-ray glasses from The World Is Not Enough, the thought itself is awe-inspiring. If this doesn’t excite you, then we are sure all the suspicious spouses and partners will definitely be thrilled to get their hands on gadgets imbued with detective functionalities. Get sneaky and peep into the happenings around or simply safeguard your belongings as we bring to users our pick of top seven spy gadgets.
The gadget to top our charts is a popular accessory that makes a style statement even in blazing sunlight. Well, if you have guessed it right, then we are talking about spy sunglasses. This high-standard accessory is now disguised as a video recorder. The sunglasses’ camera records upto 5 hours with a built-in 1.3 megapixel self recording color camera and real time 30 fps digital video recording. With this unique device, users can turn into an espionage agent. Incase the 2GB internal memory is not enough, the integrated microSD card slot comes to rescue. Well, the sleek and elegant glasses have been designed for both men and women. To keep up with the latest trends, it allows direct upload to YouTube. This secretive recorder is compatible with Win98 WinMe, WinXP, Win2000, Windows Vista and also includes a USB cable and a user manual. It is available at spygadgets.com for $299.
This neat light bulb is quite sneaky and is great for patrolling indoor and outdoor on-goings. It comes integrated with a hidden camera and users need to simply screw the spy bulb into the light socket. The water resistant ability makes it quite convenient to be used outdoors. With no additional efforts to drill or requirement of wires and antenna, this fake light bulb makes a great surveillance and spy gadget. On the spec front, it includes CCD camera (black and white), digital signal processor, infrared-enhanced night vision, NTSC, IRFS power line carrier transmission system, 80 degree field of view and 6 IR LEDs. Users can purchase it for $139.99 from Spyville.
Spy pens are not new. One such gadget that caught our attention is a Pen Hidden Video Camera with Audio/Mini DVR/Thumb Drive. Phew! This wearable innovation can be used like a normal writing pen as well. A single click of the ball point pen will start recording and enables continuously recording for two hours. Store the data on a PC with support for USB 2.0. Be it video or audio recording, this tiny spy gadget does it all. The highly sensitive recorder ensures audio clarity in a range of 15 meters. The gadget offers compatibility with Windows 98/98SE/2000/XP/VISTA OS/ Linux. Other highlights of the device include built-in 2GB flash memory, 300,000 pixels camera, 352 x 288 resolution and recording at 25 fps. It also includes Pen DVR, Viewing Software CD, AC Adaptor for charging and USB Adaptor. This 2GB spypen is priced at $95.
Incase you feel sunglasses and pens are too common, here’s an innovative minuscule gadget that will definitely woo all. Grip this tiny spy keychain in your palms as it comes with an in-built camera and DVR. It lets users take pictures along with one button recording. The USB connection allows easy transferring of videos and pictures. This tiny tot measures 2 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ x 1/2″ and keeps aside the hassles of installation. Also included is a 2GB microSD card, an AC adapter with USB converter for charging and USB cable. Some other attributes include built-in rechargeable battery, vibration alert, up to 3 hours of recording, up to 4,000 still photos and photo resolution of 1280 x 1024. The Key Chain DVR W/2GB Internal Memory is priced at $295 at Spygadgets.
Leaving alone the hub of our memories and critical data can be vandalizing at times. Yes, we are talking about the modern machine, the PC. When users aren’t around to keep a stealth eye rather ear on their PC, the CP-1 spy mouse is a great replacement. Well, this mouse is capable of recording any nearby conversation. Sounds cool! It’s just like a mouse but the sensitive condenser microphone does the trick. Users need to simply connect it to the USB port. At 75 grams, the peripheral measures 53mm x 95mm x 35mm. However, it stops once the PC is off. We would appreciate if the CP-1 had an integrated camera.
This wearable detective device works wonders. The MP3/MP4 watch DVR takes multi-tasking concept to a higher altitude. This single package bundles up a watch, a camera, photo viewer, and also video recording. With a 1.8-inch LCD, this spy gadget comes with 4GB of storage space. We highly recommend this device that would be an ideal companion, be it waking up in the morning, listening to music or viewing the time. However, it features the 2.5mm jack. This MP3/MP4 watch DVR supports USB 2.0 along with English and Chinese languages. The contents include the watch, user manual, stereo earphones, mini-USB to USB cord, mini CD with driver and conversion software and charger adapter. This detective watch is available at Lightinthebox.com for $58.30.
Here is a hidden spy camera disguised as a 15.4″ widescreen LCD HDTV monitor. The device incorporates a hidden camera and DVR that detects motion and records to a removable SD card. The recording can be played back directly on the TV with the remote control and RCA video cable connector. It can be also viewed on a computer using the DVR viewer software. The setup is quite simple and it includes LCD monitor with B/W or color CCD camera, 2GB SD memory card, USB SD card reader, recording resolution of 352 x 240 and comes backed by a one year warranty. It can be purchased from 4HiddenSpycameras for a price of $599.
With the events in past, security has been given prime importance, and why not? It will indeed be great if the day-to-day devices can be used for protection. The gadgets today not only simply your task but also keep others under surveillance.
