Panasonic PV-GS85 Budget Camcorder with Optical Image Stabilization for Under $300

Joe Eitel — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Panasonic has recently released the PV-GS85 camcorder which offers optical image stabilization, 32x optical zoom, still-shot mode, and widescreen recording format - all for under $300. The PV-GS85 is a solid camcorder that has its good points as well as bad points, so lets see if this camcorder is right for you... read more »

TomTom GO 920T Top-of-the-Line Portable GPS

Joe Eitel — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:30:00 -0800

TomTom’s newest GPS device isn’t your average navigational unit. The TomTom GO 920T has a 4.3 inch touch-screen, integrated Bluetooth, voice address input, Enhanced Positioning Technology, and much more. TomTom is the largest GPS manufacturer in the world so rest-assured, their top-of-the-line GPS unit is the real deal. read more »

EVOLVE iPod Docking Station Features Wireless Speakers

Joe Eitel — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

The newest and most innovative iPod docking station is now here. Griffin Technology has just released EVOLVE, which is an iPod docking station with wireless speakers. This compact system's design is extremely innovative and should be the look of docking stations in the future. read more »

New “Pacemaker” Compact DJ System is the First of its Kind - Fits in Your Pocket!

Joe Eitel — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:00:00 -0800

Whether you're a professional DJ or you throw a house party every now and then, the Pacemaker may be the DJ system that you've been waiting for. This DJ system is different from any other system on the market, because it's small enough to fit in your pocket and can be used in conjunction with the DJ equipment that you already have. See the video here... read more »

Eye-Fi Wireless Photo Sharing SD Memory Card Wins “The Last Gadget Standing” Award at CES

Joe Eitel — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Winning the Last Gadget Standing Award is a prestigious honor, because it's voted on by the attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The 2008 winner of the award is the Eye-Fi wireless photo transfer SD memory card. This device looks like a regular SD memory card, but it's able to transfer photos from your digital camera to your computer (or laptop) instantly and wirelessly. read more »

Review of the New Wi-Fire: Extends Wi-Fi Range up to 1000 ft.

Joe Eitel — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

The new Wi-Fire Wi-Fi signal booster from hField Technologies is a device designed to boost wireless Internet signals to your computer through the use of a powerful antenna device. The Wi-Fire is designed to sit atop a laptop's display or on a flat surface. The Wi-Fire wireless signal booster is capable of boosting Wi-Fi signals up to 3 times farther than a typical wireless Internet adaptor. What this means is that the Wi-Fire is capable of receiving Wi-Fi signals from up to 1000 feet away, which makes the wireless Internet signal stronger and less likely to drop. read more »

AutoNet Mobile Turns Your Car Into a Wireless Hotspot Via Any WiFi-equipped Device

Joe Eitel — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

AutoNet Mobile has updated their in-car wireless router for 2008, and this useful device will allow you to connect to the Internet via any WiFi-enabled device. This would include: laptops, PSPs, cell phones, PDAs, and more. The kids won't be bored on those long road trips anymore! read more »

Lensbabies 3G Digital SLR Camera Lens Wins the 2008 “Hot One” Award from Professional Photographer magazine

Joe Eitel — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Professional Photographer magazine's prestigious Hot One Awards are awarded to the most innovative camera products in each category, and the Lensbabies 3G camera lens has won this award in the medium format lens category. The Lensbabies 3G camera lens allows photographers to literally bend the lens to create some amazing effects in photos. read more »

The 30 Best Gadgets and Gizmos for 2008 - The 2008 CES Innovation Award Winners – Part 2

Joe Eitel — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:30:00 -0800

The 2008 CES Innovation Award winners have been announced, and the top 30 winners in each category will give you a glimpse at some of the most innovative products for 2008 and beyond.

This is the second post from my CES coverage, and it features 15 more of the 30 CES Innovation Award winners. read more »

Apple’s New iPod Touch

Joe Eitel — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:01:23 -0700

Our Guest Blogger, Joe Eitel, is a freelance writer/graphic designer from West Michigan who always stays on top of the latest technology, and has written many articles relating to computer technologies. He has some interesting technology finds he wanted to share with the readers of InventorSpot.com.

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New Wireless Mouse Ditches Batteries in Exchange for Electromagnetic Induction Technology

Joe Eitel — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0800

More and more people are choosing to "cut the cord" when it comes to their choice of computer mouse. Wireless mice are becoming increasingly standard in the computer world, and for good reason. They are typically easier to use, more convenient, and less of a hassle than the wired variety. They do have one drawback, though - they've always required batteries - until now... read more »

10 Hi-Tech Wristwatches That Any True Geek Would Love

Joe Eitel — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:15:00 -0800

When it comes to gadgets, a wristwatch is a staple for any geek. You've got to have the dorkiest watch around in order to be a true geek. I want to take a look at some of the newest and most innovative watches on the market today, and they are definitely all "nerd-approved" - to say the least.

The Verizon LG VX10000 Voyager Smart Phone is Nipping at the Heels of the iPhone

Joe Eitel — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:46:17 -0800

Verizon has recently released the LG VX10000 Voyager which is a smart phone with enough features to put it on the same playing field as the Apple iPhone. The LG Voyager is exclusive to Verizon, and it offers some features that the iPhone doesn't.

Sony’s Latest Mini PC is Ultra-Fast and Fits in Your Pocket

Joe Eitel — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:56:33 -0800

The new Sony VAIO VGN-UX490N/C offers a ton of features in a very small package. This mini PC is about the size of an average PDA, and it weighs less than 2 pounds. Needless to say, you can carry this thing anywhere. This device will surely eliminate the need to lug around a laptop. read more »

New HD Video Camera From Sony

Joe Eitel — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:01:22 -0700

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With so many people switching from standard televisions to high definition televisions, it was only a matter of time before compact HD camcorders hit the market. read more »

“Smart” Garage Door Opener Uses a Fingerprint Reader to Open Door

Joe Eitel — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:45:00 -0800

A leading developer of finger activated consumer products called bioMETRX has created a garage door opener that works by swiping your finger through the fingerprint reader. The company hopes to target people who are tired of having to remember codes, or fumble around with keys, in order to get into their garages. read more »

Watch Downloaded Movies on a Nintendo DS Lite

Joe Eitel — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:46:00 -0800

The Nintendo DS Lite has always been a successful portable gaming device, but it has never been able to do some of the things that the PSP can do. One of the key differences between the PSP and the Nintendo DS Lite is that the PSP is able to play full-length movies. Soon, the Nintendo DS Lite will be able to do the same. read more »

Apple iPod Nano (Third Generation 4GB & 8GB) Review

Joe Eitel — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Apple released their newly redesigned iPod Nano back in September, and sales for this MP3 player were a bit slow at first but have begun to turn around during the holiday season. The Apple iPod Nano is now one of the top selling tech gadgets this holiday season. read more »

Philips Marathon Vacuum Cleaner Really Sucks! (In a Good Way of Course)

Joe Eitel — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:45:00 -0800

Philips is trying to clean house in the vacuum cleaner market with their new Marathon bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner. For those people who have always wanted a Dyson vacuum cleaner but couldn't afford the high price tag, this may be the cleaner for you, because it costs about $150 less than comparable Dysons. read more »

10 Hi-Tech Wristwatches That Any True Geek Would Love

Joe Eitel — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:15:00 -0800

The Verizon LG VX10000 Voyager Smart Phone is Nipping at the Heels of the iPhone

Joe Eitel — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:46:17 -0800

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Has Apple Created a Monopoly with the iPod and iTunes?

Joe Eitel — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

In many ways, Apple does a firm grip on the MP3 player and digital music market with its iPod and iTunes empire. Some people believe that Apple has been unfair in these respective markets from a consumer standpoint, saying that Apple overcharges for iPods and also for music at iTunes. read more »

6 Popular Classic Christmas Gift Ideas That Are Still The Best

Joe Eitel — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:35:00 -0800

With the holiday season upon us, millions of people begin their seemingly never-ending search for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Most people are out searching for the latest and greatest electronic gadget this holiday season, but some shoppers still seek that perfect retro gift from the "good ol' days". I want to take a look back in time at some of the most popular gifts of all time. These "old school" toys are all timeless classics for the holidays. read more »

New “Gateway One” Desktop PC Offers Revolutionary Style and Functionality

Joe Eitel — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:16:40 -0800

Gateway is set to release their most stylish computer ever with the "Gateway One". This desktop PC offers great looks and a solid processor. This new PC almost resembles an iMac with its "tower" built into the monitor. This innovative design eliminates the need for those bulky computer towers. This new PC should revolutionize the way that computers are designed in the future. read more »

New Amazon.com Digital E-Book: The Future of Reading?

Joe Eitel — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:37:18 -0800

Online retail giant Amazon.com is set to release their version of the largely unsuccessful Sony Reader, called the Kindle. The Amazon Kindle is an electronic book reader which was thought up by Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos who says that the Kindle was born from his interest in e-books, and how they could be improved. read more »

New Canon PowerShot SX100IS "Super-Zoom" Digital Camera

Joe Eitel — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:16:33 -0800

Canon has just recently released the first model in their brand new SX-series of digital cameras called the Canon PowerShot SX100 IS. This isn't your average digital camera by any stretch of the mind. This camera is part of a relatively new breed of digital cameras called "super-zooms" or "mega-zooms". The reason that they are called this is because of the amazing zoom power that these cameras possess. read more »

Pentax Optio S10 Camera: 10 Megapixel Resolution

Joe Eitel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

The new Pentax Optio S10 is a "no-frills" digital camera with 10 megapixels of resolution, 3x optical zoom, small design, and inexpensive price tag. The S10 may not have many of the features that more expensive digital shooters have, but it does have a lot of the features that consumer's want in a compact point-and-shoot digital camera.

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The 30 Best Gadgets and Gizmos for 2008 - The 2008 CES Innovation Award Winners – Part 2

Joe Eitel — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:30:00 -0800

The 2008 CES Innovation Award winners have been announced, and the top 30 winners in each category will give you a glimpse at some of the most innovative products for 2008 and beyond.

This is the second post from my CES coverage, and it features 15 more of the 30 CES Innovation Award winners.

The Sony Mylo 2 Offers “Internet On-The-Go” in a Pocket-Sized Mini PC

Joe Eitel — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:00:00 -0800

New for 2008 is the Sony Mylo 2, which obviously is the follow-up to the first Sony Mylo of last year. This new model offers a whole new set of features and functionality that expands upon the original Mylo's somewhat "primitive" features. For example, the new Mylo 2 sports built-in Wi-Fi G (54 Mbps) capabilities, while the first Mylo offered a much slower Wi-Fi B (11Mbps). read more »

The Must Have Gift Guide - Top 11 Electronic Gadget Gift Ideas

Joe Eitel — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:25:48 -0800

2007 was a great year for new and innovative gadgets from camcorders to cell phones. I want to take a look at the most popular and innovative products throughout 2007. With the holidays fast approaching, the gadgets here should surely be put at the top of your wish list. read more »