‘Thin is in’ screeches every aspect of technology and with Christmas quickly approaching, sleeker, lighter wearable gadgets would make an ideal gift for your loved ones. Here’s our pick of Top 5 wearable gadgets that would perfectly fit into your gift boxes. On a lighter note, they’d make you look like the new generation, tech-imbued Christmas tree.
Apple iPod Shuffle: Synonymous to music on the go, rather on sleeves, our wearable list couldn’t miss the Apple iPod Shuffle. This tiny tot can securely hang onto users’ sleeves while they take a stroll or even workout. It speaks outs song titles, artists and playlist names. Diminished to almost half the size of its predecessor, the third generation iPod Shuffle is much sleeker with an aluminum finish. Redefining portability of music, this wearable gizmo clutches the user’s apparel with a built-in stainless steel clip with embedded controls. So, play, pause, adjust volume, switch playlists and listen to the name of the song and artist at your fingertips. You can chuck in about 4GB of music. Listeners can enjoy their favorite tunes for around 10 hours with the prolonged battery life. The device offers compatibility with Mac/Windows PC with USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3) or later and iTunes 8.1 or later. The in-box contents include Apple earphones with remote and USB cable. It is available at a retail price of Rs.4,900.
Vuzix Wrap 310 iWear: Rest on beach chairs wearing the versatile eyewear or simply bring in mass viewing while on the go. Yes! the next device in the list is the innovative Vuzix Wrap 310, a widescreen video eyewear that projects a 55-inch screen at 10-feet. Disguised as usual sunglasses, the Wrap 310 offers style and performance in the form of a stylish wearable accessory. It comes with support for 4:3 and 16:9 display formats with adjustable brightness, contrast and color saturation. The device supports 2D and common 3D video formats alongside Vuzix Auto-3D, an automatic 3D detection technology. Users can enjoy videos for about six hours with the integrated two AA alkaline batteries and it is compatible with NTSC and PAL. The included Wrap multi-connect port for optional adapters expands compatibility while video zoom mode further makes viewing enjoyable. More to users’ convenience are the detachable premium quality noise-isolating earphones, noise isolation inserts in three sizes, left and right eye focal adjustment, changeable lens, and adjustable nosepiece which can be worn over most prescription eyeglasses. It can be purchased for USD $249.95 (approx Rs. 11,650).
LG Watch Phone: The highly anticipated LG GD910 watch phone is next in our list. It makes a convenient alternative to all those who love to stay in touch with their dear ones without the hassle to carry around a device. Simply clasp it to you wrists and it serves just as a mobile phone while on the go. It brings several attributes of the phone in a wearable package such as 1.43-inch 176 x 220 pixels LCD touchscreen LCD alongside support for 7.2Mbps HSDPA, video calling along and other multimedia content. At 13.9mm thick, wirelessly connecting it other devices such as MIDs, netbooks, laptops and more is also made possible. Additionally, it features voice recognition, music player and text to speech function.
Timex TX54: This tiny tot is an amazing wearable gadget. Although it’s just a concept design presented at the global design competition by Timex and Core77. This minuscule (literally) wearable almost blends with users’ nails and gels in pretty well with its nail shaped design. Its minimalist surface adorns a pearly translucent look and displays time at the tip of the user’s nail (not literally as it needs to be placed on the thumb nail). This wearable is evidently a nail watch. Although, a mobile phone could be an ideal way to view time these days, we are sure tech-freaks wouldn’t need a reason to buy it. Surprisingly, this nail watch is disposable. This brilliant creation could set users apart from the rest if it ever makes its way to the markets.
Calvin Klein USB Sunglasses: Here’s yet another tech-accessory to protect users from scorching heat alongside rather along sunglass-arm a USB device to safeguard that precious data. This is an ideal gift for fashionistas planning to bring in Christmas with style. The super-stylish Calvin Klein sunglasses aren’t just exquisite eyewear but a handy a USB drive to quickly share your favorite content with friends or vice-versa. Capable of storing up to 4GB of data, the right arm of the sunglasses houses the USB drive. Needless to say, it is hidden beneath the designer wear. The drive detaches as a part of the right arm and can be used to transfer data. Eliminating the need to carry additional mobile storage, this hip and happening gadget would add to users’ style. It carries a price tag of $199.
Amidst carols and giggles, ring in the Christmas bells with these wearable gadgets. However, the pricing may vary due to festivities.
