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When it comes to making a fast buck, I am quite sure that many companies know that making accessories for a hugely successful device, like say, an iPhone or an iPad, would be a venture that carries relatively low risk, compared with churning out a totally new accessory for an untested device. After all, no one would want to see their precious new iPhone or iPad pick up its fair share of scratches just days after being carried around, do they? Having said that, the protective case market for iOS-powered devices is a highly competitive one, and will there be accessories for the iPhone 5 that will be different from the rest of the pack? Apparently, there is hope for humanity yet – in the presence of the NuCharge from iKit that was recently launched on Kickstarter

The iKit NuCharge is touted to be the first iPhone 5 case that will come with an interchangeable battery pack as well as case cover, all crammed within a single, slim case, now how about that? This would provide users with the option to carry around an aluminum or leather case cover, where those, too, will come in a wide range of Pantone colors that are eye-friendly, or you can opt to swap it out for a 1900 mAh battery pack in either black or white shades, assuming you know that you have a long day ahead of you in terms of work, and would push the iPhone’s battery a whole lot harder than usual.

The NuCharge will comprise of a snap-on case that was specially designed to remain on at all times, and built-in grooves will connect it to either a fashionable case cover or a battery pack. Sporting a slim and lightweight design, you will also find the NuCharge to come with an integrated Lightning connector that is made from strong TPE material which delivers durability without compromising the slim design, in addition to an integrated kickstand which has been added to offer landscape and portrait viewing.

Pledges for the iKit NuCharge campaign on Kickstarter will start at $59, and you can hit $89 for a limited time chrome edition. Shipping of NuCharge cases are tipped to occur in early April 2013.

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[ iKit NuCharge launched on Kickstarter copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Now here is a pair of gaming headphones that you might want to consider, especially since it comes with one feature that most of the other gaming headsets in the market do not – vibration! Well, the company behind this pair of gaming headphones needed to do something really different from what is already available in order to capture the attention of a fickle audience, doesn’t it? Hence the $49.99 Rosewill 5.1 Channel Gaming Headset with Vibration, where it is said to offer you a whole lot more bang for your hard earned buck.

The Rosewill 5.1 Channel Gaming Headset with Vibration, as its name suggests will come with 5.1 surround sound capability, complete with vibration and 8 precise speakers. Fret not, your ears will not fall off after a particularly gruelling gaming session, as there will be soft ear-pad cushions that offer an additional level of comfort, while the headset itself boasts of an excellent uni-directional, noise-cancelling microphone. Heck, the included driver CD will even allow you to enhance to Virtual 7.1 Digital surround sound complete with explosive bass, crystal-clear treble, and vibration. It has a 6.6 foot cable keeping it company, letting you plug it into any available USB port around which should provide you with ample freedom of movement.

[ Rosewill 5.1 Channel Gaming Headset with Vibration copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Have you heard of Optrix before? If you haven’t perhaps it is time to check out just what they offer. Optrix boasts of being the designer of ultra-rugged action video and sports specialty housings just for the iPhone, and this time around, their latest efforts have culminated in the Optrix XD5, which has been described as the first ultra-rugged, camera optimizing system for the iPhone 5 that will allow users to record wide-angle HD videos, never mind that the conditions around them are less than ideal and would scare away lesser men.

The Optrix XD5 system will make use of features from its award-winning XD4 device, which will include the 175 degree lens that enhances the iPhone 5’s 1080p HD optics as well as the clear protective membrane which allows users to continue using their iPhone 5 which remains in the housing. This will enhance the previous design with a thinner, lighter and stronger unibody, while the presence of a new rail mounting system makes it a snap for quick on-off for helmets, chest mounts, water sport mounts, and handle mounts among others.

Specially designed with a similar concept in mind as that of a high tech Formula 1 race car, the Optrix XD5 will make use of a “monocoque” protective unibody system which encapsulates the iPhone 5, helping shield it from pressure while making it drop safe, even from heights of up to 40 feet. Apart from that, the XD5’s enhanced design will also make use of a unique waterproofing seal which is said to guarantee a waterproof ability up to a depth of 15 feet.

In addition, the XD5 will also incorporate a second door to access charging connectors, headphone jack and microphone, making it the perfect option if you are on the lookout for an everyday rugged case. Optrix is not all about hardware either, as they offer a suite of cutting-edge video recording and editing software and apps such as VideoPro.

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[ Optrix XD5 ultra-rugged camera copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

So, you have gotten yourself a spanking new iPhone 5, and to your amazement, you realize that this has been the smartphone which you have been looking out all this while. Thing is, with the sheer number of apps as well as functionality that keeps you glued to your handset most of the day (to the chagrin of your missus, I might add) had you realize that the iPhone 5 lacks one thing – a high capacity battery to handle all that you throw at it. Well, good thing there is this thing known as peripherals, and this is where the new PowerSkin for iPhone 5 comes in handy.

I am quite sure that many of us smartphone owners have already heard of PowerSkin, the manufacturer of shock-absorbing, battery-boosting cases for smartphones as well as gaming accessories, where they have just introduced their second Apple-certified external charging solution for the iPhone 5, which comes along not too far apart from the PoP’n external battery charger.

With the PowerSkin for iPhone 5, you will be able to take advantage of another 1,500 mAh of power capacity, which theoretically speaking, is capable of extending talk time by another 6.5 hours in addition to music time of up to 32 hours. There will be an on/off button which is strategically placed at the back so that users are able to power-on-demand, while the presence of LED battery lights will show just how much juice there is left in the PowerSkin for iPhone 5.

If you are interested in picking up the PowerSkin for iPhone 5, it is readily available over online here, retailing for $79.99 a pop, and if you have decided to place your order, it will be accompanied by free express shipping through till March 7. Well, what are you waiting for? There is nothing quite like the ability to draw on power reserves for sure!

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[ PowerSkin for iPhone 5 is super slim copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

If there is one cardinal sin that all driver should not do, it would be to talk on your handset with one hand holding the phone, while the other controls the steering wheel. Sure, if you happen to be seated at the back seat with a chauffeur in front, by all means go ahead and yak away, but if you are at the wheel, it is time to be far more responsible with your life and the lives of others. Get a hands-free kit or a Bluetooth headset, for Pete’s sake! And if you already have that, and tend to travel to remote areas where the signal is not too great, perhaps the $159.95 Driver’s Cell Phone Signal Booster would come in handy.

As its name suggests, the Driver’s Cell Phone Signal Booster is an amplifier that claims to boost a cell phone’s reception by up to 20X whenever you are driving. It will be different from other models that boosts only 2G or 3G signals, as this puppy is far more updated, being optimized to handle 4G LTE signals for Verizon or AT&T handsets, in addition to boosting 3G and 2G signals for nearly all other U.S. carriers, now how about that? It does so by improving bi-directional signal strength in weak-signal areas, minimizing dropped calls and maximizing data speeds.

[ Driver’s Cell Phone Signal Booster copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]