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Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Toys


Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech Gizmos, Gadgets, and High Tech ToysToys


Alan WalkerJeff Miller - Dean Smith


www.prosserschools.org/gizmoswww.EdTechToys.com



• 5th Grade Teacher – Technology Coordinator• Prosser• Websites

– www.EdTechToys.com (Educational Technology)– www.multiplication.com (Over 3 million hits per

WEEK)– www.prosserschools.org (School District Site)– www.prosser.org (Prosser Economic Development

Site)– www.techsparc.com (Technology Integration Site)– www.stemstar.com (WASL Reading Stem Template)– www.krimsten.com (Publishing Company Website)– www.DoItOnce.com (Organizational System Website)

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• 5th Grade Teacher – Technology Coordinator• Prosser• Websites

– www.EdTechToys.com (Educational Technology)– www.multiplication.com (Over 3 million hits per

WEEK)– www.prosserschools.org (School District Site)– www.prosser.org (Prosser Economic Development

Site)– www.techsparc.com (Technology Integration Site)– www.stemstar.com (WASL Reading Stem Template)– www.krimsten.com (Publishing Company Website)– www.DoItOnce.com (Organizational System Website)

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Alan WalkerAlan WalkerAlan WalkerAlan Walker


• Educational Technology– Classroom Technology– Classroom Software– Productivity Technology

• Favorite Tech Toys• Cameras - Printers• Other Gadgets • Home Gadgets

• Educational Technology– Classroom Technology– Classroom Software– Productivity Technology

• Favorite Tech Toys• Cameras - Printers• Other Gadgets • Home Gadgets

Session OverviewSession OverviewSession OverviewSession Overview


• What is the greatest gadget in the past 10 years.

• What ‘gadget’ do you use EVERY DAY.• What is you favorite ‘gadget’.• Trapped on a desert island… what

gadget would you want to be stranded with?

• What is the greatest gadget in the past 10 years.

• What ‘gadget’ do you use EVERY DAY.• What is you favorite ‘gadget’.• Trapped on a desert island… what

gadget would you want to be stranded with?

Gadgeholic IndexGadgeholic IndexGadgeholic IndexGadgeholic Index


Favorite Tech ToysFavorite Tech ToysFavorite Tech ToysFavorite Tech Toys

T-Mobile Pocket PC• PDA & Phone• iPAQ – T-Mobile• Sync – Outlook (Home & School)

– Calendar– Contacts– Task List

• Check Email• Browse the Internet

T-Mobile Pocket PC• PDA & Phone• iPAQ – T-Mobile• Sync – Outlook (Home & School)

– Calendar– Contacts– Task List

• Check Email• Browse the Internet


Classroom TechnologyClassroom TechnologyClassroom TechnologyClassroom Technology

Classroom Basics• Computer

– Desktop

• Printer– LaserJet– Color Inkjet

• Projection Device– Ceiling Mounted

• Document Camera

Classroom Basics• Computer

– Desktop

• Printer– LaserJet– Color Inkjet

• Projection Device– Ceiling Mounted

• Document Camera


Classroom TechnologyClassroom TechnologyClassroom TechnologyClassroom Technology

Classroom• Classroom Note taking• Palm• ioPen• Classroom student

management• Tablet PC - Jeff

Classroom• Classroom Note taking• Palm• ioPen• Classroom student

management• Tablet PC - Jeff


• Speaker Phone• Forward Calls• Keyboard

– Taking Notes– Email & Internet

• Transfer to computer– Format text– Edit content (spell

check)

• Speaker Phone• Forward Calls• Keyboard

– Taking Notes– Email & Internet

• Transfer to computer– Format text– Edit content (spell

check)



• Phone $– $399

• Keyboard– $100

• Service (T-Mobile)– $40 (Zillion Minutes)– $20 (Unlimited Internet)– $ 3 (300 Text Messages)

• Phone $– $399


• Service (T-Mobile)– $40 (Zillion Minutes)– $20 (Unlimited Internet)– $ 3 (300 Text Messages)



• Phone $– $399


• Service (T-Mobile)

• Phone $– $399


• Service (T-Mobile)

~ $70.00 (Month)~ $70.00 (Month)




T-Mobile Case - Seidio• Swivel case• Screen faces in• Quick release

• Price - $25

T-Mobile Case - Seidio• Swivel case• Screen faces in• Quick release

• Price - $25


• www.audible.com• Download:

– Books– Magazines– Radio Programs

• Membership (Month)

– $15 (Book & Magazine)

• www.audible.com• Download:

– Books– Magazines– Radio Programs

• Membership (Month)

– $15 (Book & Magazine)



iRock• Broadcasts to FM

receiver - stereo– Plug into device– Tune to FM station– Listen to music or book– AAA batteries or 12V

• Price - $27 (Includes car adapter)

iRock• Broadcasts to FM

receiver - stereo– Plug into device– Tune to FM station– Listen to music or book– AAA batteries or 12V

• Price - $27 (Includes car adapter)



TuneCast• Broadcasts to FM

receiver - stereo– Plug into device– Tune to FM station– Listen to music or book– AAA batteries

• Price - $23

TuneCast• Broadcasts to FM


• Price - $23



SoundFeeder• Broadcasts to FM


• Price - $14

SoundFeeder• Broadcasts to FM


• Price - $14



Jabra FreeSpeak• Bluetooth – 30 ft range• Lightweight (1 oz)• Connects to

headphone jack

• Price - $150

Jabra FreeSpeak• Bluetooth – 30 ft range• Lightweight (1 oz)• Connects to

headphone jack

• Price - $150



Sony MDRNC11• Reduces noise by

70%• Cancels background

sound• 60 hour battery life

• Price - $70

Sony MDRNC11• Reduces noise by

70%• Cancels background

sound• 60 hour battery life

• Price - $70



IO Pen (Logitech)• Captures everything

you write or draw

• USB Cradle to computer

• Price - $160.00

IO Pen (Logitech)• Captures everything

you write or draw

• USB Cradle to computer

• Price - $160.00



Memory Stick• Quick Easy Storage• Cross Platform• Dependable• Tiny Giants• 32Mb to 1Gig

• Price - $20 - $300

Memory Stick• Quick Easy Storage• Cross Platform• Dependable• Tiny Giants• 32Mb to 1Gig

• Price - $20 - $300



Sony Mavica ??• 2 Megapixel• 3.5 Floppy• Classroom +++

– Simple to use– Multiple

students

• Price - $300

Sony Mavica ??• 2 Megapixel• 3.5 Floppy• Classroom +++

– Simple to use– Multiple

students

• Price - $300

CamerasCamerasCamerasCameras


Sony MVC CD350• 3.2 Megapixel• 3x Optical Zoom• Direct MPEG• 200+ pictures on

charge

• Price - $400

Sony MVC CD350• 3.2 Megapixel• 3x Optical Zoom• Direct MPEG• 200+ pictures on

charge

• Price - $400



Olympus Stylus 300

• 3.2 Megapixel• 3x Optical Zoom• xD Picture card• 300+ pictures

per 256MB card• Price - $240

Olympus Stylus 300

• 3.2 Megapixel• 3x Optical Zoom• xD Picture card• 300+ pictures

per 256MB card• Price - $240



Logitech ClickSmart• USB Connection• Low quality picture• Classroom

– One at each computer– Use as portable

camera

• Price - $50

Logitech ClickSmart• USB Connection• Low quality picture• Classroom

– One at each computer– Use as portable

camera

• Price - $50



Sony DCTRV250Digital 8 Camcorder

• Converts old Super8 to digital

• 20x Optical Zoom• USB Connection• Larger - heavier

• Price - $290

Sony DCTRV250Digital 8 Camcorder

• Converts old Super8 to digital

• 20x Optical Zoom• USB Connection• Larger - heavier

• Price - $290



Logitech Pocket Digital• 1.3 Megapixel• 52 Pictures• USB Connection• 100+ pictures on

charge

• Price - $50

Logitech Pocket Digital• 1.3 Megapixel• 52 Pictures• USB Connection• 100+ pictures on

charge

• Price - $50



Veo Observer• Ethernet ready• Pan & tilt• 640 x 480 resolution• Record video or still

• Price - $180

Veo Observer• Ethernet ready• Pan & tilt• 640 x 480 resolution• Record video or still

• Price - $180



Dlink DCS900• Ethernet ready• 640 x 480 resolution• Record video or still• Remote access

• Price - $120

Dlink DCS900• Ethernet ready• 640 x 480 resolution• Record video or still• Remote access

• Price - $120



Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000

• 1280 x 960 Resolution• Quality picture• Software – Motion

detector

• Price - $90

Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000

• 1280 x 960 Resolution• Quality picture• Software – Motion

detector

• Price - $90



Visual Communicator• Video Presentations• Green Screen Effects• Superimpose on

background• Amazing Transitions• Cool Titles

• Price - $150 - $350

Visual Communicator• Video Presentations• Green Screen Effects• Superimpose on

background• Amazing Transitions• Cool Titles

• Price - $150 - $350

Camera SoftwareCamera SoftwareCamera SoftwareCamera Software


Virtual Tour Software360 Degrees of Freedom

• Panoramic view• Image stitching• Hot links• Virtual Tours• 3D Imaging

• Price - $49 - $300

Virtual Tour Software360 Degrees of Freedom

• Panoramic view• Image stitching• Hot links• Virtual Tours• 3D Imaging

• Price - $49 - $300

Cameras SoftwareCameras SoftwareCameras SoftwareCameras Software


SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool

QX3 Microscope

• Formerly Intel • Very easy to use (K-6)• 200X Magnification• Image manipulation

• Price - $50

QX3 Microscope

• Formerly Intel • Very easy to use (K-6)• 200X Magnification• Image manipulation

• Price - $50



ProScope

• USN connection• Simple to use• 50X Magnification• 640 x 480 image

• Price - $210

ProScope

• USN connection• Simple to use• 50X Magnification• 640 x 480 image

• Price - $210



WizCom Quick-Link Pen

• Handheld Scanner• 1000 Lines of text• 8 Languages• Transfers to PC or

PDA

• Price - $120

WizCom Quick-Link Pen

• Handheld Scanner• 1000 Lines of text• 8 Languages• Transfers to PC or

PDA

• Price - $120



WizCom Super Pen

• Same features as Quick-Link Pen

• PLUS– Translation– Dictionary

• Problems???

• Price - $150

WizCom Super Pen

• Same features as Quick-Link Pen

• PLUS– Translation– Dictionary

• Problems???

• Price - $150



ReadPlease

• Reads text to students

• Very easy to use• www.readplease.co

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• Price - FREE!

ReadPlease

• Reads text to students

• Very easy to use• www.readplease.co

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• Price - FREE!


Classroom SoftwareClassroom SoftwareClassroom SoftwareClassroom Software

• MS Office– Word– PowerPoint– Excel

• ReadPlease• Inspiration

– Kidspiration

• Visual Communicator• Interactive Software

– Abondonware

• Internet

• MS Office– Word– PowerPoint– Excel

• ReadPlease• Inspiration

– Kidspiration

• Visual Communicator• Interactive Software

– Abondonware

• Internet


Pocket PC SoftwarePocket PC SoftwarePocket PC SoftwarePocket PC Software

PeaceMaker Pro

• Beam between platforms– iPAQ– Palm

• Beam Tasks, contacts, notes,files

• www.handango.com

• Price - $15

PeaceMaker Pro

• Beam between platforms– iPAQ– Palm

• Beam Tasks, contacts, notes,files


• Price - $15



Pocket Informant

• Outlook on Steroids!• Dozens of ways of looking

at:– Calendar– Contacts– Tasks

• Color Schemes


• Price - $25

Pocket Informant

• Outlook on Steroids!• Dozens of ways of looking

at:– Calendar– Contacts– Tasks

• Color Schemes


• Price - $25



Pocket Plus(Battery Pack)

• Close (X) will really close the program!

• Battery & screen monitor• Full screen Internet

Explorer• Quickly launch programs


• Price - $10 ($20)

Pocket Plus(Battery Pack)

• Close (X) will really close the program!

• Battery & screen monitor• Full screen Internet

Explorer• Quickly launch programs


• Price - $10 ($20)



Pocket DVD-Studio• Watch DVD Movies on

you Pocket PC• Simple process• Amazing Quality• From 100Mb to 500Mb


• Price - $32

Pocket DVD-Studio• Watch DVD Movies on

you Pocket PC• Simple process• Amazing Quality• From 100Mb to 500Mb


• Price - $32



DVD to Pocket PC• Watch DVD Movies on

you Pocket PC


• Price - $25

DVD to Pocket PC• Watch DVD Movies on

you Pocket PC


• Price - $25



Add TV to your iPAQ• TiVo for your computer• Save TV signal to

computer• Transfer to Pocket PC

• www.snapstream.com

• Price - $300

Add TV to your iPAQ• TiVo for your computer• Save TV signal to

computer• Transfer to Pocket PC

• www.snapstream.com

• Price - $300



MS Voice Command

• Place calls – From contacts– Dial number

• Start programs• Check calendar• No voice training


• Price - $40

MS Voice Command

• Place calls – From contacts– Dial number

• Start programs• Check calendar• No voice training


• Price - $40



PrintPocket CE

• Print directly to infrared printer from PDA


• Price - $40

PrintPocket CE

• Print directly to infrared printer from PDA


• Price - $40



Pocket Controller Plus

• Control your PDA from your computer


• Price - $26

Pocket Controller Plus

• Control your PDA from your computer


• Price - $26


PrinterPrinterPrinterPrinter

HP Laserjet 1220• Laser print• Copier• Document feed scanner• 1200 x 1200 dpi• 15 pages per minute

• Price - $450

HP Laserjet 1220• Laser print• Copier• Document feed scanner• 1200 x 1200 dpi• 15 pages per minute

• Price - $450



Seiko Label Printer 200• Custom labels• Quick (8 seconds for

label)• Easy – Smart capture

• Price - $190

Seiko Label Printer 200• Custom labels• Quick (8 seconds for

label)• Easy – Smart capture

• Price - $190



Encad Chroma 24• Discontinued - Ebay• Affordable

plotter/printer• Full color• Refillable ink cartridges

• Price ~ $400

Encad Chroma 24• Discontinued - Ebay• Affordable

plotter/printer• Full color• Refillable ink cartridges

• Price ~ $400


GadgetsGadgetsGadgetsGadgets

USB Tiny Cam• Quick/easy to hook

up• Poor quality picture• Fun – cheap!• www.cyberguys.com

• Price - $10

USB Tiny Cam• Quick/easy to hook

up• Poor quality picture• Fun – cheap!• www.cyberguys.com

• Price - $10


WiFi Finder• Detects WiFi

Networks– Press button– Lights indicate signal

strength– 802.11b and 802.11g

• Price - $25

WiFi Finder• Detects WiFi

Networks– Press button– Lights indicate signal

strength– 802.11b and 802.11g

• Price - $25




Wireless RemoteKeyspan PR-US2

• USB interface• RF – 40 foot range• Laser pointer• PowerPoint - mouse

• Price - $50

Wireless RemoteKeyspan PR-US2

• USB interface• RF – 40 foot range• Laser pointer• PowerPoint - mouse

• Price - $50



Targus Wireless Mouse – Pointer – Presentation

Device• USB interface• Wireless Mouse• Laser Pointer• PowerPoint Presenter

• Price - $80

Targus Wireless Mouse – Pointer – Presentation

Device• USB interface• Wireless Mouse• Laser Pointer• PowerPoint Presenter

• Price - $80



KidzMouse• USB Mouse• Small for kids• Fun for adults

• www.kidzmouse.com

• Price - $25

KidzMouse• USB Mouse• Small for kids• Fun for adults

• www.kidzmouse.com

• Price - $25


USB Infra-red Adapter• Wireless infra-red

connection computers• Transfer info between:

– PDA– Computers– Phone

• Price - $30

USB Infra-red Adapter• Wireless infra-red

connection computers• Transfer info between:

– PDA– Computers– Phone

• Price - $30




USB Fan• Cool gadget• Rubber blade - safe• www.cyberguys.co

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• Price - $8

USB Fan• Cool gadget• Rubber blade - safe• www.cyberguys.co

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• Price - $8



USB Light• Use computer

– Car (at night)– Bed

• www.cyberguys.com

• Price - $8

USB Light• Use computer

– Car (at night)– Bed


• Price - $8


Multi-Pen

• PDA Stylus• Black Pen• Red Pen• Pencil


• Price - $9

Multi-Pen

• PDA Stylus• Black Pen• Red Pen• Pencil


• Price - $9



BinocularDigital Camera

• 64 MB Memory• 150 Pictures• SD Memory Card

– 256 MB

• Price - $100

BinocularDigital Camera

• 64 MB Memory• 150 Pictures• SD Memory Card

– 256 MB

• Price - $100




USB Mug Warmer


• Price - $17

USB Mug Warmer


• Price - $17



POWER• Car

– 12V to 5V USB - $12– 12V to 120V - $35– 12V to Multi 12V - $9

• Home– AC to 5V USB - $14– AC/DC Travel Kit - $50


POWER• Car

– 12V to 5V USB - $12– 12V to 120V - $35– 12V to Multi 12V - $9

• Home– AC to 5V USB - $14– AC/DC Travel Kit - $50



iGO Juice 70• AC/DC Power Adapter

– Interchangeable Tips• Laptop• Phone• PDA

– Auto-Air Connections

• Price - $75

iGO Juice 70• AC/DC Power Adapter

– Interchangeable Tips• Laptop• Phone• PDA

– Auto-Air Connections

• Price - $75




Lighted USB Cables

• 3 ft, 6ft, 10ft• Blue, Green,

Red, Clear


• Price - $5 - $7

Lighted USB Cables

• 3 ft, 6ft, 10ft• Blue, Green,

Red, Clear


• Price - $5 - $7



Zip Link Cables

• USB• Firewire• Mouse• iPAQ, Palm, PDA


• Price ~ $15

Zip Link Cables

• USB• Firewire• Mouse• iPAQ, Palm, PDA


• Price ~ $15



Verbatim CDR• 45 RPM Record • 700 MB• www.cyberguys.co

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• Price - $1

Verbatim CDR• 45 RPM Record • 700 MB• www.cyberguys.co

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• Price - $1


HomeHomeHomeHome

TiVo• Record 40 – 140 hrs• 2 channel recording• Skip commercials• Instant replay• Slow motion• Price - $200 -

$350

TiVo• Record 40 – 140 hrs• 2 channel recording• Skip commercials• Instant replay• Slow motion• Price - $200 -

$350


HomeHomeHomeHome

TiVo• Hard Drive add on• Add 160 Gig• 120+ Hours

• Price - $200• www.weaknees.co

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TiVo• Hard Drive add on• Add 160 Gig• 120+ Hours

• Price - $200• www.weaknees.co

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HomeHomeHomeHome

iRobot Roomba Vacuum• Automatically cleans

floors• Adjusts to flooring• Cleans under furniture• Virtual wall

• Price - $200

iRobot Roomba Vacuum• Automatically cleans

floors• Adjusts to flooring• Cleans under furniture• Virtual wall

• Price - $200


HomeHomeHomeHome

Wireless Driveway Monitor• Announces visitors• 400 foot range• www.smarthome.com

• Price - $120 - $190

Wireless Driveway Monitor• Announces visitors• 400 foot range• www.smarthome.com

• Price - $120 - $190


HomeHomeHomeHome

X10 Controls - Wireless• Automatically control

– Lights– Appliances

• Timer• Remote• Computer• www.smarthome.co

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• Price - $12 - $150

X10 Controls - Wireless• Automatically control

– Lights– Appliances

• Timer• Remote• Computer• www.smarthome.co

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• Price - $12 - $150


HomeHomeHomeHome

Cool RemoteKameleon 8-in-1 Touchscreen

• Adapts to device • Intelligent – one button

control• www.smarthome.com

• Price - $80

Cool RemoteKameleon 8-in-1 Touchscreen

• Adapts to device • Intelligent – one button

control• www.smarthome.com

• Price - $80


HomeHomeHomeHome

Wireless TransmitterPowermid 8210

• Infrared remote works through walls

• Transmit to one –repeats signal

• www.smarthome.com

• Price - $55

Wireless TransmitterPowermid 8210

• Infrared remote works through walls

• Transmit to one –repeats signal

• www.smarthome.com

• Price - $55

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