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There are a lot of ways to get around, especially if you live in the city. You can walk, drive, take public transportation, and of course, bike. Oftentimes, the last option can be one of the best ones. It’s quick, you don’t have to wait on someone else’s schedule, and you don’t have to pay for gas. There are downsides, like dealing with inclement weather, and making sure you have the energy to get to your destination without working up a sweat. While you can’t really do much about the weather, you can make sure that you get from Point A to Point B without expending much energy at all.

Electric bikes aren’t a new concept. There are plenty on the market that you can buy, but the selection isn’t as vast as if you were shopping for a regular bicycle. So what if you could transform your favorite two-wheeler into an electric-powered one? That’s exactly what the Rubbee intends to do.

This device quickly and easily attaches to the seat tube of your bike, while the friction wheel sits on top of your rear wheel. Steady force is maintained as it spins, causing your tire to also move. It uses a special polyurethane formula that is supposed to provide maximum grip on the wheel, and eliminate any grinding that would wear away the rubber. There is also a throttle that you will attach to your handlebars, for controlling your speed.

The unit can provide enough juice to take you up to 15 miles on a single charge, and enough power to get you up to 15 mph. As for charging, you’ll only need to plug in the unit for 2 hours to get a full charge. Currently, you can pre-order your own Rubbee for around $1070.

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[ Rubbee electrifies any standard bicycle copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Do you subscribe to the notion that “music is the universal language”? I always thought that love was the answer as to what a universal language would constitute, but I suppose that music would rank somewhere in the top five list. Having said that, if you happen to be one of those folks who absolutely cannot live without music all the time, then surely you would be in possession of the early Walkman, Discman, iPod, and smartphone, as all of these devices do deliver audio playback in a portable manner. How about during those moments when you are trying to experience an “Eureka!” moment in the showers? This is where the $49.95 iPad Musical Shower Curtain comes in.

The iPad Musical Shower Curtain works as its name suggests, it is a shower curtain that boasts of built-in speakers as well as a waterproof pocket for you to place your iPad inside. This would be able to turn any ordinary shower into a real singing sensation event, and fret not for your iPad’s safety – the pocket that holds it will be able to zip closed from the outside, allowing it to remain safe and sound from moisture, while it sports an integral audio cable that hooks up to an iPad, iPhone, Android phone, or MP3 player, connected to a couple of speakers in the upper left and right corners of the curtain. It will be powered by a trio of AA batteries, so if you plan on using this for the long term, it would be best to get rechargeables.
[ iPad Musical Shower Curtain copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

In this day and age, most of us carry more than a single device wherever we go in order to be as productive as possible. Surely the smartphone would be a compulsory piece of hardware by any means of the imagination, and it is more often than not complemented by a tablet of sorts, in addition to a bunch of other goodies – some might include a portable speaker or the likes. These devices will need juice (electricity) to run for sure, and you would do well to ensure that you have a backup on hand always – such as Anker’s Astro3 external battery. This is a second generation device that is roughly the size of your average flask, but underneath the black exterior lies a high-capacity 12,000mAh battery which is capable of powering up to three different compatible mobile devices at once, thanks to the highest-in- the-industry 4A current capacity.

It is a versatile external battery pack which sports a trio of USB ports, where one of them would include a Smart Port which is capable of identifying the kind of device which is plugged in, where it will then get to work by adjusting itself so that said plugged in device will be able to be charged up within the shortest time possible. You can say that the second generation Astro3 is proud to announce that it is the first of its kind that boasts of a single port which is capable of delivering full-speed, fast charges to both iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

There are two more other ports that offer universal charging for Android-powered devices at maximum speed, and will also play nice with iPhones and other 5V USB-charging devices. The Astro3 has enough battery capacity to deliver up to seven full charges for majority of the smartphones out there, making it one quick, energy-efficient portable power solution that ensures you remain connected all the time. A tiny circular LED power indicators will dial down, letting you know how much its power reserves are left. Expect to pick up the Astro3 in black for $49.99 a pop.

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[ Anker introduces Astro3 external battery copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I clearly remember when I first caught sight of a pocket projector – it certainly bowled me over with the possibilities, but after getting one, I rarely used it. Come to think of it, it has seen action just a handful of times, so much so that I can even count it on a single hand. I suppose it does not cater to my needs, but enough market research and case studies must have been done in order for pico projectors to be approved and manufactured. Those who tend to make business presentations on the go might find this $249.95 iPad Pocket Projector a boon, especially when you need to throw that money making pitch among a group of potential investors, instead of meeting them one by one.

The iPad Pocket Projector says it all, where it can hook up directly to an iPad for it to instantly display enlarged views of photos, movies, and presentations. It will arrive in a physical form factor that is smaller than a smartphone, tipping the scales at under 5 ounces, where it will plug into your iPad’s 30-pin charging port, making your iPad look like some sort of Borg entity. In a nutshell, you can transform a small room into a mini movie theater of sorts sans complicated setup or cables. The iPad Pocket Projector will come with a 35-lumen LED that delivers 6″ to 60″ diagonal images from 8″ to 78″ away with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Unfortunately, the projector’s resolution maxes out at 640 x 480 pixels, but thankfully there is a manual focus wheel that helps you fine-tune image clarity, alongside controls for the audio level. The LED itself has been rated for 20,000 hours, and it will play nice with all iPads, the iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS, and third and fourth generation iPod touch.
[ iPad Pocket Projector copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I am one who subscribes to the ideology that bigger is better – and when it comes to working with text and images, it makes perfect sense to have a really large display at your disposal. Your eyes will thank you for it in the long run, trust me. Sharp intends to up the ante when it comes to displays with the announcement of the 20” Full HD multi-touch monitor, where it carries the model number LL-S201A, and this bad boy has started to ship.

The Sharp LL-S201A is part of the Professional Touch Display product range, where you will find the power of the award-winning Sharp AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display System that has been crammed into a sleek, lightweight design. It is perfect for use in business, medical and education environments, and will also double up as a complement to the AQUOS BOARD display. In a nutshell, once you have warmed up to the LL-S201A, it ends up as an indispensable part of everyday communication, regardless of who is the user.

I suppose it will not take too long for your eyes to warm up to the 20” class touchscreen LCD panel that offers a whopping 1,920 x 1,080-pixel Full HD resolution with performance-enhancing UV2A technology, where it will do its bit to prevent light leakage so that you can experience truly bright whites and extremely deep blacks.

This 10-point multi-touch screen and Palm Cancellation Function will prioritize the touch of the pen compared to your finger, allowing you to write naturally and smoothly with the pen, even when your hand takes a break on the screen itself. Whenever it is hooked to a device that is powered by the Windows 8 operating system, the monitor will double up as an intuitive interface, and will also boast of a range of usage styles which will match the way you work. If you want it to stand, then a dedicated stand will prop the monitor at an easy-to-view 75 degree angle, making it ideal for use as a PC monitor or display. Should you prefer to exercise that writing arm of yours, then the Pen Writing Style with its Sharp Pen Software utility will allow one to enjoy natural handwriting functionality, similar to the AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display.

Of course, you can also write in Tablet Style. The Sharp LL-S201A can now be picked up from Sharp Authorized Pro AV dealers and resellers.

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[ Sharp LL-S201A announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]