7 Gadgets that would make James Bond Proud!

James Bond celebrated 50 years of his existence recently. Although James Bond is well known and loved for a lot of his exploits, his gadgets are something that have always garnered a plenty of attention. Built by the Q branch of the British Secret Service, these gadgets always make an appearance towards the beginning of Bond films, and are invariably used in the course of the movie – often saving Bond’s life and always retrieving him from adverse, tricky situations. Needless to mention, the gadgets also enhance to already considerable cool quotient of James bond – and further add to his invincible aura.

James Bond gadgets are very imaginative, and in some cases have shown rare prescience in showing technology that has been later adapted to practical use. As such, they are any gadget lovers’ dream – and envy! And with the considerable resources of the Q branch at his disposal, James Bond has a steady access to a fresh supply of the coolest, snazziest gadgets – I mean, people would kill to be in his position (Was that a lame pun?).

Yet, James Bond does not have all the luck in the world (thankfully!) when it comes to gadgets! There are scores of cool gadgets that James Bond himself would be proud of – and I will show you a few such gadgets. Hold your breath!

Carrera Virago

In the business that James Bond is, he is often stuck in tight spots, with little to count upon except his sharp wits. He may want to add a Carrera Virago to his arsenal – which boasts of a lightweight, full monocoque carbon frameset, Shimano gearing and Tektro alloy brakes. So, when getting away from determined pursuers or chasing hardened criminals through busy thoroughfares, Bond can rely on this bicycle – if his car is parked farther away or in the basement!

Nest Thermostat

James Bond must be rarely stepping into the confines of how own home – with all the globetrotting that he does. Yet, when he DOES step into his apartment, the master spy should have a comfortable house – and that is where the Nest thermostat steps in. This good looking gadget – designed by iPod designers – is quite smart in itself. It actually monitors your activities, and predicts your preferred temperature settings at any particular time. It has in-built Wi-Fi, so it can be controlled anywhere from the world.

Lytro Light Field Camera

One look at the device and you will never guess that this is a camera. Which is fine – it is just the stealth gadget that James Bond needs. This is a unique camera – since you can adjust the focus AFTER you have taken a shot. And oh yes, you can also view the images in 3D – if the fancy catches you!

LG Optimus 4X HD

Powered with a Quad Core processor, a capable battery, a 4.7 Inch IPS LCD full HD capacitive touch screen and an 8 MP camera – this is the phone that can handle all the apps that a James Bond can need!

One

The curiously named One is another device that appears to have been designed by Samsung with James Bond in mind, and some of us have definitely fantasized about such a gadget. It looks like a pen, but you can actually pull out a full screen from the inners to reveal a mobile phone – complete with a camera! An external screen built into the body displays basic information like time, date, new message notifications etc.

Lifebook

James Bond needs all his devices around him, yet he needs to travel light. How about rolling a number of needs into one, and that can be pulled out as and when needed? In comes Lifebook, a gadget that combines a laptop, a tablet, a camera and a smartphone into a single slim device. Just look at the device and you will believe. And oh, the Lifebook has been designed by an Indian – Prashant Chandra.

LG OLED TV

The entire bad guy chasing and saving the world routine can tire anyone – even a James Bond. What better way to rest and relax than catch a few favorite TV shows and movies on the slimmest TV in the world - the LG OLED TV.