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...strums the guitar, the analog signal from each of the six strings is converted into a digital file and then pushed out of the guitar through an Ethernet connection attached to the instrument. The resulting sound is much clearer and less susceptible to all sorts of distortion. Rock on! INVENTOR Gibson Musical Instruments AVAILABILITY January 2004, about $3,000 TO LEARN MORE gibson.com...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions: Carry A Tune | 11/17/2003 | See Source »

...space, there's a built-in calibration system. Simply press the button on top of each speaker. It will send out test bass notes and then automatically adjust the sound to be evenly distributed. Pumping out 2,500 watts apiece, these saucy speakers definitely know how to rumble too. INVENTOR Bang & Olufsen AVAILABILITY Now, $16,000 TO LEARN MORE bang-olufsen.com

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions: Carry A Tune | 11/17/2003 | See Source »

...shards too small to be used for any kind of data recovery. It slices right through floppy discs, metal clips and all. You have to fold letter-size paper before feeding it through the 5-in. slot, but at least you don't have to remove the staples first. INVENTOR Royal AVAILABILITY Now, $100 TO LEARN MORE royal.com...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions: Keeping It Safe | 11/17/2003 | See Source »

...hours on a single tank of environmentally correct hydrogen. The AirGen is a tad bulky (about the size of a mini-fridge), but you can roll it under a desk. Unlike a gas-powered generator, it emits only water vapor and heat, so it's safe for indoor use. INVENTOR Coleman AVAILABILITY $5,995, consumer version using low-pressure hydrogen canisters due shortly TO LEARN MORE fuelcellstore.com...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions: Keeping It Safe | 11/17/2003 | See Source »

...arms and legs to start lifting, sensors on the suit detect which muscles are being used and activate a battery-powered air pump, which in turn inflates a series of air bags on the suit. As the bags inflate, they provide added support for your back, arms and legs. INVENTOR Keijiro Yamamoto AVAILABILITY 2005, $15,000 to $20,000 TO LEARN MORE yamakei@ we.kanagawa-it.ac.jp...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions: Power Up | 11/17/2003 | See Source »

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