The hottest gadgets for 2010

Nickon S1000PJ

Virtually all handsets come with mobile cameras in today’s market, but it’s widely accepted a stand-alone device will generally deliver a better result than a lens used within a phone’s framework.

The Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ is one of the hottest of its kind. The camera itself delivers 12.1-megapixel quality images, with a 2.7-inch viewing monitor, while the Nikon image processing technology renders these images within the camera itself.

It also comes in a silver or black casing, along with a 5x zoom lens. A new type of automode allows the camera to automatically choose the best setting based on the contents of a photograph, while five extra functions reduce blur and the effect of shaking.

But the camera’s draw card is its projection technology. The S1000PJ gives customers the ability to instantly share photos and videos by including a one-touch projection technology. Users simply point the camera towards a flat surface, and photos and images can then be shown on a screen up to 40 inches long – a feature sure to impress tech-heads.

An Australian tech company is even on the forefront of this technology. Digislide, which was recently floated on the ASX, has even struck a deal with two mobile manufacturers to include it in future devices.

Dyson Air Multiplier

Most of these gadgets have a thousand tricks and features, but the Dyson Air Multiplier’s concept is simple – it’s a bladeless fan.

Purely designed for showing off, this circular gadget rests on a cylinder and delivers an uninterrupted flow of air. The device works similar to a vacuum, routing the air up the bottom canister and through the circular barrel on top.
The result is a fan which allows curious onlookers to fit their entire hand through the device without hurting themselves.

The device costs $US300 for the 10-inch model and $330 for the 12-inch, and while the massive noise may make some gadget fans hesitant, there’s no doubt this unique device would make a great addition to any office.