Back-to-school Gizmos!

Umesh Bhagchandani

04 July 2011

Moshi Alarm Clock

Wake up with this! We’ve seen lots of alarm clocks from a talking clock to the ones with touch screen. But the one with voice command? Here’s why it’s cool: to activate the Moshi, simply say "Hello Moshi” and it will respond with "Command Please”. Afterwards, you can say up to 12 voice commands from clock and alarm function, date, temperature to help options. Now you can literally shush the alarm by saying it!

Kensington Notebook Lock

It doesn’t hurt to be extra careful, especially when it comes to your personal belongings such as mobile phones, laptops or wallet. The Kensington ComboSaver Notebook Lock is designed to protect you from notebook thieves out there! This easy to use combination lock has a simple design and a self-coiling cable (up to 183 meters stretched), making it easy to carry and protect your notebook wherever, whenever.

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

Here’s a cool one: Livescribe Pulse Smartpen. What’s cool? Well, with it you can digitally take notes on its pad, and at the same time record the audio in 3D sound. In addition, the Pulse is also able to do quick calculations and translate foreign words. The written notes then can be transferred to a computer via its USB port to Livescribe's software. From here you can edit and organize your notes the way you want them. When you need the notes’ context, listen to the recording. Take it to class and bring note-taking to new heights!

(BOX) The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen is available in 1 GB model for $149 and the 2 GB model for $199. Both come with a 100-page dot notebook, 3D recording headset, ink and stylus refills, USB cradle, Livescribe Desktop app and 250 MB of online storage.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Reviewed as one of the best Tablets out there, Samsung delivers another member of the Galaxy Tab family: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.  This is in fact the slimmest Android tablet in the market  with its 0.86 cm thinness. It’s embedded with Samsung’s Touchwiz User Interface that blends neatly with Honeycomb version – the Android OS tailored for Tablets. What it does is crazy multi tasking, net navigation and online experience like nothing you’ve ever seen. Overall, this tab poses a serious threat to Apple, which is now persuading Samsung to build displays for the iPad 3 and iPhone 5.

Bose QuietComfort 15

It’s always great to have peaceful and quiet time when you’re studying. For some, good music is good company. When the noises around you are inevitable, just put on these Bose QuietComfort headphones! Bose has been in audio business for 20 years, and when they say this one cancels all the noise around you and deliver a crystal clear audio, we believe them!  It even comes with comfy cushions to fit your ear and head’s contours. You can comfortably put it on, even when not listening to music, and still experience that QuietComfort!

Kingston Flash Drive 3.0

Who doesn’t need USB flash drives these days? A great storage device that’s small and portable, it’s adored by students, coeds, to professors. In this back-to-school issue, HET recommends you the latest USB drive: Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0. This flash-drive uses the 3.0 port seriously quick data transfer. We’re talking about speeds up to 100MB/s (reading) and 70MB/s (writing). That means you can copy all MP3 songs from Rolling Stones’ entire career in 3 seconds! The flash drive comes in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB to suit your need.