Think you have the very latest and coolest camera and cell phone? Taking a look at gadgets from other countries may leave you with envy!

Chobi Camera: This itty bitty camera is 1.7 by 1.1 by 0.47 inches! Photos, video, and voice recordings can all be done using this tiny camera.

Cell phone for athletes: Deisgned by Puma, this smartphone will monitor steps you have taken, calories you have burned, distance, pace and speed. The 2.8 touch screen complete with GPS even has a solar panel on the back for charging!

iPad Imitator (Moonse E-7001 Android Tablet): A 7-inch Android slate appear very similar to the iPad is being sold currently in China.

To see the full list: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37020682/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/?pg=8#Tech_PCWorld_GearNotInUS

The last time I checked, everyone was still saying that we were still in a recessions. So why has there been a increase in smartphone sales and a huge push for big screen TV’s? Frankly, just because people want them. It is true that many consumers have been cutting corners here and there, but it is where they are cutting that is showing changes.
Most people find it very easy to switch from a name brand food to the store brand, or maybe hold off on that new pair of shoes that you have been eyeing in the store window. However, when it comes to electronics, it seems that consumers just don’t want to cut back. They buy the newest smartphone or upgrade to the new version without even thinking twice. This has been great for the technology companies seeing an increase in their sales even in the tough economy.
A lot of consumers are finding themselves trying to rationalize their electronic purchases. They upgrade to a large HD flat screen TV saying that they will stay in more and watch a movie, rather than going out to a movie. Even just switching from a regular DVD player to a Blu-ray player is something consumers are not thinking twice about. The next big electronic buzz you are going to hear about….3D TV. It really was only a matter of time before something like this was going to hit the shelves. 3D televisions are set to hit the shelves in most stores mid 2010, and experts are estimating there potentially to be 4 million sold this year.
The real question is if this is all really necessary? Smartphone are great. We use them at LeadPile all the time to get back to our clients when we are on the run, but a 3D television set? Really? I have a feeling they are not going to be as awesome as everyone thinks. What do you think?