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I’m as giddy as a school girl at CES because I’m literally going to be living in the future for the next few days. The annual Consumer Electronics Show has so many products to offer that I’ll just play curator. Hit the jump!

Exhibition: CES 2011 Part 1

GOBIZ i-Microphone is so small you might miss it at CES but good things come in small packages. This little doohickey packs some powerful mic tech and records 12dB louder. Perfect for mobile devices like the iPhone for recording lectures or on-the-fly interviews. Also compatible with pretty much anything with a 3.5mm jack.

Microsoft unveiled Surface 2.0, their smart table that takes touch interaction to a new level. What’s new? Pixel Sense, the ability to recognize almost anything touching the surface right down to the pixel. Amazing to put a business card down and watch the “surface” instantly digitize.

The Microsoft Touch Mouse is basically an Apple Magic Mouse. The entire surface is devoid of buttons and is covered in a matrix of capacitive touch-sensing electrodes. The new mouse supports gestures including a few new tricks like pinch-and-zoom. Available this June for $79.95.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer won’t come to life and demand energon but it does come with a removable full size keyboard. The tablet runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb which is Android mobile optimized for tablets. 32GB SSD, 1GB memory, Tegra 2 processor, 2 camera video cameras, 16 hour battery life, and a partridge in a pear tree.

I’m an avid Nike+ user but having my iPhone strapped to my arm while running makes me feel like a total douchebag. The Nike+ SportWatch replicates all the functions of traditionally pairing a shoe sensor with an iPhone into a sleek watch but with the added benefit of GPS thanks to TomTom so you can actually map your runs.

If Sony had a VOGUE cover it would read “Thin is In and 3D wins.” The company’s industrial design prowess is clearly on display with a total of 27 TVs making their way to the market. The gorgeous ones share Sony’s Monolithic design language with minimal buttons, sharp angles and all draped in the color black. The new sets feature Gorilla Glass, backlight LED tech, remote apps that can be downloaded on iPhones and Android devices, and a whole host of internet connectivity.

It can be hard to differentiate yourself in the pocket cam market but Casio has managed to do so with the Tryx. The entire camera swivels and rotates inside a body frame doubling as a stand which could make for some interesting shots. The touch screen has the usual goodies like touch focus but the lens is some kind of magic. The tiny 12.1MP SMOS sensor shoots 1080p video inside a wide 21mm lens. THANK YOU Casio! Available this April for $250.

Apple announced 3rd party accessory support in 2009 but I haven’t really seen many compelling products since. The iHealth Blood Pressure dock saves me a trip to the pharmacy by letting me check my blood pressure in the comfort of my home. The accompanying app is quite beautiful and easy to use too.

Lenovo intends to keep the “World’s Thinnest Desktops” award they’ll probably do so thanks to the IdeaCentre A320. The specs aren’t anything to write home about but the design is quite nice if not a bit contrived. Available this June for $700.

Android 3.0 Honeycomb running on T-Mobiles new G-Slate tablet. Big UI improvements for Android but there’s something still too geeky underneath it all. I don’t know, it just doesn’t feel as inviting to use.

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As Black Friday is approaching, its time to pull up your socks and come with a plan so that you don't end up getting injured while braving the maddening crowd. If you are planning to get an iPod for yourself or a loved one during this Christmas then you can save up a lot of moolah by availing any of the countless iPod deals that retailers are offering, some of them listed below:

MacMall is selling the Apple iPod touch 32GB and the Apple iPod touch 64GB for $284.99 and $369 respectively. In case you want the iPod Nano then head over to Amazon as the Apple iPod nano 8GB Silver (6th Generation) and the Apple iPod nano 16GB Silver will be selling for $143.54 and $171.54 respectively. Looking for something more affordable? Then purchase the Apple iPod shuffle 2GB Silver for $46.99 from MacMall.

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A Xbox 360 makes for a perfect gift for children no matter what occasion. If you are planning to gift your child or a niece or a nephew a gaming system then do check out all the various Black Friday deals. The generous folks over at Best Buy are offering a Xbox 360 4GB Console w/ 3 Games ( Lego Star Wars, Lego Batman, Lego Indiana Jones games) for - $199.99 and Kmart is offering the same without the titles for $199.99. Target is also selling the Xbox 360 4GB Console for $199.99 but they have also included a free $50 Gift Card as well. Keep watching this space for more Black Friday Deals on electronics and home goods.

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If you are always on a lookout for Black Friday deals then Target's 4 Day Pre-Black Friday Sale should pique your interest. This sale will will begin on November 21st and run until Wednesday, November 24th. Apart from some great doorbuster deals on home appliances, one will also get to save significantly on electronics. For example, the Acer 10.1" Netbook with 1GB of memory, a 160GB hard drive can be yours for just $179.99 and the popular Nintendo DSi gaming console for a mere 119.99. Those who have to start their Christmas shopping early should definitely make a stopover at Target or vista their websites online to save money.

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No one needs an introduction to the Black Friday phenomena. This is the day where shopaholics cross over to the dark side and unleash unholy mayhem on anyone who comes their way. Those who want to redo their interiors are in luck as Menards, a home improvement retailer has just released their Black Friday Ad. The company is offering massive discounts on home appliances, furnishings and other consumer gadgets and they supply quality brands like Westinghouse, Black and Decker, John Deere, Liberty, American Standard, and Bali. You can check out the fully scanned ad here.

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This Christmas get t-shirts for all your geeky friends. No I don't mean that you need to hit Fifth Avenue or offend them by giving them a makeover but something that is more up their alley. Check out the uber geeky and dare I say cool Electronic Music Synthesizer Shirt. This one is not your ordinary shirt since it comes equipped with a playable music synthesizer that includes eight-voice polyphony, high-quality sampled sounds and even a stylist retro amp box. This fully-playable, t-shirt-based music synthesizer shirt requires 4 AAA batteries, has an adjustable tone knob and features removable electronic parts for easy washing. So buy these in bulk to jam with your friends, even if the Fashion Police will unleash its wrath on you. They are available on Think Geek.

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As a self-confessed "Gastro Gnome", I have no problems calling waffles as one of man's greatest culinary creations. Food snobs may turn down their nose at this statement but any foodie will swear by the delicious combination of waffles, maple syrup and some lip-smackingly good ice-cream. Before I further digress and fantasize about waffles from my favorite cafe lets focus our attention on the Bella Cucina 13467 Waffle Maker. Apart from making delicious home-made waffles, this neatly designed waffle maker also shapes them as circus animals, keeping both kids and adults ecstatic. The waffle maker can whip out quirky animal shaped Belgian waffles in minutes and can be purchased from Macy's.

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It won't be an exaggeration to call Pandora as one of the greatest internet radio services out there. Redefining how we listen to music, the personalized radio service not only lets you listen to your favorite tunes but also groove to new music. The Pandora Internet Radio cashes on to the popularity of the service and is a great way to enjoy music without being tied down to a computer. Retailing on Hammacher Schlemmer for $179.95, the radio also receives 16,000 Internet radio stations powered by the Reciva network, which is quite impressive. So how does this little wonder work? Well, registration to the Pandora website is a must and after creating an account for free, one can just press the "thumbs up" button after listing to a song they like, so to get access to other songs that share similar attributes. For connectivity, just hook up the radio to an Ethernet wire or a wi-fi network and then enjoy crystal clear sound over the in-built 8-watt speaker.

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Gifting a gadget freak can always be a tad tricky since there are so many options available in the market. The Philips Fidelio DS1100 Speaker Dock with Clock is a solid product that wins brownie points for both its form and function. Designed to work with iPods and iPhones, this minimalistic alarm clock can be purchased from Amazon for $69.99 and will look fantastic beside your bed. Th highlight of the iPod alarm clock is no doubt its 360-degree design and its subtle display. Apart from looking good, the Philips Fidelio DS1100 Speaker Dock also delivers when it comes to sound performance. Equipped with neodymium speakers and a shielding technology to block mobile phone interference, the speaker dock fills the room with its rich omnidirectional sound.

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Forget chicken soup for the soul,nothing like a hot cup of tea to forget all the curveballs life throws at you. The Bugatti Vera Kettle ensures that one gets to brew their tea in style as this stunning kettle is nothing short of a design marvel and will be appreciated by the chic fashionistas and the style mavens. The elegant cone-shaped design is no coincidence and one also comes across a bright electronic display that is built into the handle itself (nice!). Featuring light touch buttons, the hi-tech kettle has a self-timer to program coffee and tea breaks, features a 360° connection base which permits easy use from any position and is energy efficient as well since. The Bugatti Vera Kettle can be bought from Wheredidyoubuythat.

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