Gadgets

COOL GADGETS

By Rishabh Poddar

THE BIONIC DOLPHIN

Have you heard about the Bionic Dolphin? Well then here this. Zooming at 88kmph with no traffic jam in sight is an impossible task today but it wont be in 2007 with the new release of the Bionic Dolphin. This amazing vehicle is also known as THE VARIABLE ALTITUDE SUBMERSIBLE HYDROFOIL and is being released by NoLand Corporation. This vehicle can cruise on the water’s surface as well as work equally well underwater. This vehicle is powered by a 425-horsepower engine and is capable to travel at a speed of 88kmph on the water’s surface. This vehicle is modified to withstand the extreme conditions of the sea. It has a custom-tailored body that is strong, buoyant, flexible and durable. This body is made by the combination of carbon-fire and Kevlar. This complete fabrication adds up to provide thermal insulation. Whatever the temperature outside may rise or fall to the temperature inside will remain at 22 degrees Celsius. This vehicle can be used for rescuing people in harsh ocean conditions, or as a water taxi. This Bionic Dolphin is capable of traveling up to 480km without refueling. What does the “DOLPHIN” cost? At first this vehicle will cost about $3,50,000 but later it will come down to $1,20,000. This vehicle is 5.5 meter long and has a capacity of two persons only.

MEPHISTO EXCLUSIVE CHESS COMPUTER

It is very boring to play chess by yourself, or even on a plain old computer screen. That’s why the Mephisto Exclusive Chess Computer has been released. It is a device that resembles a normal chess board but is computer driven. It contains a handmade wooden board and pieces. Remote sensors under the board detect the pieces, so you don’t have to tell the computer where you have moved your piece. Each square has its own red LED light to signal the move. The board has 64 levels of difficulty. It also remembers unfinished games and has a 400 back moves memory, so you can retrace your steps. This amazing gadget retails at a price of $ 800 (Rs 37,000 approx)

ARCHOS 104

This is another non-ipod option for an MP3 player. The Archos 104 possesses a nifty 4 GB hard drive and 1.5 inch colour OLED display. It is twice as thick as the ipod but about the same height. The digital audio player is available in three colours – black, silver and pink. This instrument is capable of playing MP3, WMA, WAV and protected WMA while displaying some photo on its colour display. The battery gets charged via the USB and can last upto 13 hours. This amazing gadget, the Archos 104, weighs 80 gms and retails at a price of $ 160 (approx. Rs 7,400)