Here are the Coolest Gadgets of 2005:

1.  Sony Playstation Portable (PSP)
The PSP (PlayStation Portable) has a slim 6.7" x 2.9" frame that packs a powerful multimedia punch, enabling you to enjoy your favorite games, music, videos and photos instantly, anywhere. Factor in the PSP system's brilliant high-resolution screen and cutting-edge wireless connectivity and Internet Browser.

2.  Apple iPod Video
With room for all your music and video, this iPod has both sound and vision. Of course, it also boasts stamina (up to 20 hours of battery life), generous capacity (30GB or 60GB of storage), a great personality (intuitive, customizable menus) and a touch of genius (the Apple Click Wheel). In other words, iPod makes an ideal companion.

3.  Sony Ericsson W800i Walkman Phone
Have your music with you wherever you are. One press on the music button to start your music player, choose your song or playlist and enjoy. Getting your music into your mobile is easy - W800i comes with CD ripping software. Move your favorite songs to your mobile. Quick and easy. Drag and drop.  In addition, you have a 2-megapixel camera for quality images and video record when you want to catch some action.

4.  Nokia N90
Nokia N90 multimedia is an advanced and inspirational multimedia device. Starring Carl Zeiss optics and a full set of advanced digital camera features, the Nokia N90 is targeted at high-technology enthusiasts who value the ultimate in connected mobile photography. The Nokia N90 boasts a 2 MegaPixel camera with auto focus and 20x digital zoom, integrated flash, macro mode for sharp close-ups, and high quality video capture with on-phone editing capabilities.  The Nokia N90 features two ergonomic modes for instant photo and video capture. Simply twist the unique rotating camera barrel, and automatically the 2-megapixel camera is ready to shoot high quality photos.

5.  Nintendo DS (Dual Screen)
The Nintendo DS combines dual screen action with touch-screen interaction, providing the player with a unique gaming experience. The system also includes the latest wireless communication technology, allowing gamers to join their friends in multiplayer games, or use the system's embedded PictoChat software to send messages and drawings to each other.  The Nintendo DS communication technology allows up to 16 gamers to connect on a local wireless network.

6.  Samsung 63" Digital Plasma Screen
The Samsung 63" Digital Plasma Screen is the world’s largest plasma display. Ideal for floor, wall or multi-screen mounting, this 63" monitor features an internationally acclaimed design. With a built-in sound amplifier and DNIe enhanced pictures, it makes a big impression wherever it goes.  It also features a real-time clock, digital (10x) zoom, picture-in-picture, variable viewing modes, and auto pixel shift.

7.  Wireless Earpiece (Jabra Bluetooth Headset)
JABRA Bluetooth wireless headset is the ultimate hands-free and wire-free solution that connects your cellular phone to your headset via Bluetooth radio technology instead of a wire and works up to 30 feet away from your mobile phone. Talk freely even if your phone is inside a briefcase, a pocket, or across the room. All calls are transmitted wirelessly to your earpiece. Jabra gives you easy, intuitive access to volume controls and features LED and audible status indicators.  Jabra also works with non-Bluetooth mobile phones using a versatile multi-adapter, a Bluetooth adapter that also functions as the headset's charging cradle and holder.

8.  PalmOne Treo 650
The Treo 650 smartphone from PalmOne makes it easier than ever to stay connected. It simplifies your life by combining a compact mobile phone with email, an organizer, messaging, and web access. There's also Bluetooth technology so you can connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices. Not to mention an MP3 player, a digital camera that captures video, and a vibrant color screen that brings everything to life - all in a device that's still small enough to fit in your pocket. Seems like Treo smartphones just keep getting smarter.

9.  HP iPAQ
Provides total connectivity due to its built in GSM, GPRS, WiFi and Bluetooth communication options. It is now possible to receive high quality voice and data services by a Pocket PC and have access to the GPRS network. Connect to WiFi networks easily and exchange data or interface with Bluetooth enabled hardware such as GPS navigational or printers. The iPAQ features quad-band GSM and GPRS so it will function in the vast majority of countries. Integrated VGA Camera makes it possible to take photos and e-mail them to family and friends from the iPAQ. Text can be inputted with the supplied snap-on keyboard that makes it easy to write a quick message or compose a detailed e-mail.

10.  Xbox 360
Microsoft has released two versions of the game console: the Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 Core System. The Core System is "plug and play" with a wired controller and an AV cable. The Xbox 360 bundle comes with a wireless controller, a HD AV cable, an Ethernet connectivity cable, a headset, a media remote, and a removable 20-GB hard drive.  Both systems will allow you to Play Xbox 360,
Watch DVD movies and play music CDs, Connect an MP3 player and listen to music, Connect a Digital Camera and view pictures, Listen to music and view digital pictures from your Windows XP-based PC, Manage your family's entertainment choices with Family Settings and Use up to 4 wireless controllers simultaneously.

11.  Oakley MP3 Sunglasses
OAKLEY THUMP is the world's first digital music eyewear. No more wires. Just high-performance optics forged with an integrated, state-of-the-art digital audio engine. Listen to music virtually anywhere. Change the way you see and hear the world. OAKLEY THUMP comes in six color combinations and two types: 256 MB and 512 MB versions.  The integrated speakers float by your ears and you can adjust them in three directions to balance music with outside noise.  The adjustable acoustics are matched with adaptable optics. When you go indoors, the patented high-definition Oakley lenses flip up from the frame so you can keep feeding your brain with music.

12.  USB Memory Cards
USB memory cards are electronic flash memory data storage devices used with digital cameras, handheld and laptop computers, telephones, music players, video game consoles, and other electronics. They offer high re-recordability, power-free storage, small form factor, and rugged environmental specifications.  USB flash drives have come from small-capacity devices to new units able to store from 1GB to more than 4GB of memory.

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