MINI COOPER LIMO

This adaptation of the standard Mini Cooper S series, not only stretches 6 metres, but includes an integrated whirlpool in the rear of the car, designed and built by a Los Angeles Coach builder. Named the Mini XXL, this car is one of a kind, packing a small swimming pool into the back for those long journeys.Easy to operate and accomodating 2 people with a detachable roof for increased privacy, or to simply conceal the pool.In order to empty the pool, you simply pull the plug to drain away the water. In addition to the pool, there also includes a retractable flat-screen TV, DVD player, air conditioning, full black leather and a telephone to allow communication with the driver situated 6 metres in front.We're a little concerned that the car failed to include a basketball court though, although maybe that's due in the next edition.

UNO BIKE

For travel, many of us opt for a motorbike, whist very few of us have the time to learn to ride the more comical unicycle. Well, an 18 year-old scientist by the name of Ben J. Poss Gulak, has decided to merge both modes of transport, and develop what he has termed, 'Uno'. The bike caught the attention of many attendees to the 2008 National Motorcycle Show in Toronto, either because they thought it was cool or to determine what it actually was. The common wheel set-up, of one at the back and one at the front has been revolutionised into two wheels sitting side by side. The Uno also utilises rear footpegs and a considerably smaller chassis.Amazingly, the Uno weighs only 120lbs and has no controls, except for a simple on/off switch. In order to move, you lean your body in the direction, so leaning back kicks the Uno into reverse. The Uno's speed id controlled by how far you lean forward or back and is completely controlled by an ECU (electronic control unit) which is attached to the motor. The Uno is currently a one-off, but looks and sounds very cool indeed!

keyboard wafals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This invention is still in its prototype stage yet aims to utilise defunct products and apply a different purpose to them. The Corona-Matic Waffle Maker makes waffles in the shape of computer keyboards. The gadget transforms an old style of writing equipment into a kitchen appliance which can cook up a few tasty treats.The inventor of the Corono-Matic is Chris Dimino, which was a group project at the School of Visual Arts. The task set for the students was to modify an exiting useless product into something which could be used nowadays, revolutionising the product and its use. The invention is yet to enter the mainstream market, but we think it will only be a matter of time, and also expect some other wild transformations from the young inventor also.

CAROMA SMART DUAL FLUSH TOILET

Inventive, conservation-minded DIY plumbers have rigged gray-water systems to their toilets for years, reusing water from the sink for flushing. Caroma’s Profile Smart designs the concept right into the fixture, by providing a sink and faucet atop the water-storage tank. IT IS PRICED AT RS20450/-

NISSAN AROUND VIEW MONITER

Nissan’s advance in automotive safety is a parking system that allows a driver to see 360 degrees around the car. Other parking systems show only what’s behind. Using ultra-wide-angle cameras positioned at the front, rear and sides of the vehicle, Nissan’s version synthesizes images into a bird’s-eye view on the navigation screen. It’s optional on new Infiniti models, such as the EX35 and the FX35/FX50. Included in packages from $1950.

POTENCO PCG1 POWER GENERETOR

The Potenco PCG1 pull-cord generator creates electricity for portable gadgets with far greater efficiency than hand-cranked devices. The PCG1 is the geek-chic version of a generator for the developing world. It weighs 14 ounces, has both an internal NiMh battery and a mini-USB output jack and can convert 2 minutes of effort into 40 minutes of cellphone talk time. IT IS PRICED AT RS7950/-

LIVESCRIBE PULSE PEN

Smart pens, which digitize handwriting for later manipulation on a PC, have been more like novelties than productivity tools. Not this one. The Livescribe Pulse smart pen uses an integrated microphone and a revolutionary method to record and retrieve audio. The user taps his or her handwritten notes to get the pen to play the appropriate audio. it is priced at RS7450/-

AMAZON KINDLE

Like previous e-book readers, the Amazon Kindle relies on an easy-to-read E Ink display that needs no backlight and draws power only when loading a new page. (It can handle thousands of pages between charges.) The Kindle’s key innovation—the one that blazes the way for digital paper products—is its inclusion of a high-speed EVDO antenna and a deal with Sprint that allow users to download books quickly, from nearly anywhere. it is priced at RS17500/-