Consumer Gadgets by Nicholas D. Evans (2003, Hardcover, Illustrated)

Whether it's the 007 gadgets from "Q" branch in the James Bond movies, the gadgets in movies such as Spy Kids, or even Austin Powers, we have an endless fascination with gadgets and technology.

In Consumer Gadgets: 50 Ways to Have Fun and Simplify Your Life with Today's Technology...and Tomorrow's, Nicholas D. Evans explores fifty of the hottest topics in consumer-oriented technology. He takes an activity-centric approach to show how you can simplify your life using some of these new gadgets and services that are available today, together with a glimpse into some of the future things to come.

• Gadgets for the home
• Gadgets for the office
• Gadgets for the car
• Gadgets you can wear

"Many gadgets can complicate life with technology for technology's sake. But some can add real value, simplicity, and ease of use. Nick Evans' new book points out some of today's and tomorrow's winners in this must-have, benefit-oriented read for the gadget-inclined."

Carl James YankowskiFormer President of Sony Electronics and CEO of Palm, Inc.

"This book is perfect for the technologically curious--those wanting to know about the technology behind the things we call gadgets. As a technologist specializing in telematics, I was delighted reading about the technology behind other consumer gadgets."

Dave ActonDirector, Global Telematics Portfolio PlanningGeneral Motors Corporation

"Nick Evans' insights into current and future applications of technology are second to none. With the visibility he has into the uses of leading-edge technology among the biggest and brightest corporate technologists, he has built up an impressive level of knowledge and expertise. It is this experience and insight that lends great credibility to his latest work on some of the most compelling technology advancements for consumers. This book is authoritative and comprehensive, but it features an appropriate level of skepticism to prevent consumers from rushing headlong into purchasing the latest gadgets without understanding some of the challenges that come with them."

Tom SmithEditorCMP Media, InternetWeek.com

Financial Times Prentice HallUpper Saddle River, NJ 07458

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Prentice Hall Financial Timesan imprint of Pearson Education

ISBN: 0-13-182784-7

Consumer Gadgets is an approachable "how-to" book exploring fifty of today's high-tech innovations that can enable you to have fun, simplify your life, and be more productive in everyday tasks whether at home, at the office or even in your car.

The book explores the futurist capabilities of today's and tomorrow's technology by showing you "amazing things you can do today that you don't know about...and things you can do tomorrow". Evans provides an easy-to-read exploration of the benefits behind some of these new gadgets and services which are already on the market, together with a glimpse into some of the future things to come.

The book's extensive coverage includes high-tech and consumer products from some of the world's leading corporations and innovators such as American Express, ExxonMobil, Fujitsu, General Motors, Honda, Microsoft, NCR, Nikon, Nokia, OnStar, Samsung, Segway, Sony, Sprint PCS, Texas Instruments, Thales Navigation, TiVo, Toshiba, Wherify, XM Satellite Radio and many others. It provides easy-to-read, plain English descriptions of what these products and services do, how to use them, sample usage scenarios, and their overall benefits.

"Nick Evans' insights into current and future applications of technology are second to none. With the visibility he has into the uses of leading-edge technology among the biggest and brightest corporate technologists, he has built up an impressive level of knowledge and expertise. It is this experience and insight that lends great credibility to his latest work on some of the most compelling technology ...