Products & Gadgets

Micro DV camera

If you're fond of acting like James Bond with all his gadgets, then you could be interested in this ultra portable Muvi Micro DV Cam, which measures a mere 2 x 0.8 x 0, 4 inches and promoted as the world's smallest DV camera.

Equipped with a 2-mega-pixel lens, the Muvi Micro records video with resolution of 640 x 480 at 30 frames per second. Its micro SD card has 2 GB of storage capacity that can be enhanced up to 8 GB, enough for up to 8 hours of movies.

The device is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery and enables you to charge it via USB socket to have a modest 2 to 3 hours of recording time.

You can also turn it to sound activated record, in which it will not record anything below 65 decibels. It will also save a movie after 2 minutes of silence in order to save power.

The Muvi Micro DV Cam is suitable for children aged more than 14 years old and is compatible with Windows and Mac.

Solar seats

Want to make our world greener and cleaner? Maybe these slender benches are a good start.

The solar powered benches, called Solar Inside, were made of recycled material and designed to generate power using the energy of the sun.

Batteries inside are rechargeable to light the benches at night. The concept benches have different colors and can be used in different weather conditions. They can also provide Wi-Fi access so people rest surf the Internet at the same time.

Sound of sleep

Many people around the world have trouble falling asleep. This "sleeping sound" generator produces a gentle whooshing noise that helps block intermittent or continuous annoying sounds such as traffic, ticking clocks and the neighbor's footsteps so you can relax and nap.

It is also useful in a baby's room to provide a soothing atmosphere or in the office to mask distracting sounds for professionals and students who require a quieter environment for concentration. The high-impact plastic case has a perforated top and side that can be adjusted for soft or amplified settings with a rocker switch to select two frequency levels.

The price of this product is about $55.

Phototherapy hairbrush

Employing the same photobio-stimulation therapy used in scientists' labs and in salons for more than 20 years, the hi-tech hairbrush helps revitalize tired locks for fuller, more lustrous hair. The light produced is safe, with a low-level laser and four LEDs that invigorate the scalp to promote increased circulation, resulting in more oxygen and nutrients supplied to hair follicles. Equally effective on men and women, simply "brushing" for three 15-minute sessions per week promotes thicker, more vibrant hair, with users typically seeing results in 8-16 weeks.

A built-in timer frees you from tracking session times and automatically shuts off the hairbrush after 15 minutes. The laser and LEDs are rated for 10 years of service. Two AAA batteries provide convenient cordless operation for up to 6 months.

(China Daily 06/22/2009 page6)