Seven sexy gadgets that provide a secret service.
By Crispin Boyer
Omni 27
HP • $1,200
The Windows-based alternative to Apple’s 27-inch iMac, HP’s Omni 27, is a multimedia PC disguised as a 27-inch HDTV. The baseline model comes with respectable specifications, including the latest Core i5 processor, eight gigabytes of RAM, a DVD/Blu-ray combo drive, and a massive one-terabyte hard drive for media storage. Although it’s powerful enough for productivity and light gaming, it’s really designed as an all-in-one entertainment center for small apartments, dens, or dorms. The 27-inch edge-to-edge display, despite being a smidge less sharp than Apple’s iMac, is more than adequate for streaming flicks or plugging in your Xbox 360.
PenCam 4GB
Swann • $50
You could concoct all sorts of legit-sounding excuses to own a video-camera pen (record the boss’s Power-Point presentations, snap photos of your receipts for accurate expense reports). Whatever your real reason for office surveillance, the PenCam will do the job with out raising suspicions. The camera surreptitiously captures 640 by 480 AVI video and photos at 1,280 by 1,024 resolution. The four gigabytes of internal memory hold two hours of video and 18,000 photos, which you transfer to your computer via USB. Just be careful what you upload to YouTube—unless you want to explain yourself to HR.
USB cuff links
Ravi Ratan • $250
James Bond might have a car that turns into a submarine and a watch that deflects bullets, but so far he’s been shit out of luck when it comes to ferrying gigabytes of data or shar ing Wi-Fi between gad gets. That’s where this practical gizmo for the black-tie IT guy comes in. The polished-silver set offers a double whammy of data-sharing, with one serving as a two-gigabyte USB drive and the other interfacing with your Windows laptop to create a Wi-Fi hot spot. This high-tech executive bling is avail able from CuffLinks.com, which also offers USB-only versions in a variety of finishes.
Coolpix P510
Nikon • $430
This is essential equipment for outdoor surveillance missions, aka ogling babes at the beach. Its wide-angle lens is capable of an astounding 42x optical zoom, while image-stabilization technology locks down every intimate detail on faraway subjects. Lightning-quick autofocus lets you get fast on the trigger, snapping up to five full-resolution shots per second. The P510’s 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor allows for detailed pics in any lighting condition, and the same goes for recording 1080p movies (complete with stereo sound). A host of automatic features helps newbies make the most of this serious shooter.
Freedom Bluetooth wireless headphones
JayBird • $99
Jogging while wearing traditional earbuds is doable but difficult: The wires snag on clothing and slap at your chest, while all that salty sweat eats away at audio components. These sweat-proof headphones are designed specifically for music-motivated fitness freaks. They sync to your iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth. Multiple earbuds and adjustable cushions ensure a snug fit, keeping the earphones locked to your noggin during mad dashes or bumpy bike rides. The right earpiece has a built-in mike—plus volume and playback controls—so you won’t need to fumble for your device to change tracks or take calls.
Sportiiiis heads-up display
4iiii • $199
If you can look past its cheesy name (pronounced “sport eyes”), this is actually a handy training tool that just might save cyclists from becoming roadkill. Using a universal mount, the device connects to a pair of sunglasses and links wirelessly to any ANT+ sensors for monitoring heart rate, bike speed, etc. (Eyewear and sensors are sold separately.) A series of lights projected beneath your right eye—along with optional audio cues—help you stay in your target training zone without taking your eyes off the road. You can even program custom training routines with the included smartphone app and PC/Mac software.
Smuggler golfbag beer cooler
Bracketron • $25
Despite Rodney Danger field’s beer on-tap example in Caddy shack more than 30 years ago, country clubs still haven’t wised up to the fact that golf is better with a PBR. Fairway lushes will have to rely on the Smuggler, a soft-sided beverage cooler that tucks into a golf bag without leaving telltale beer-can bumps. It’s equipped with a reusable freezable gel pack, and will keep a six-pack of your favorite suds frosty from tee to sweltering tee on hot afternoons. Of course, the Smuggler also chills nonalcoholic canned beverages if you’re not the type to break the rules—or throw off your handicap with beer goggles.
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