EVERYONE knows I’m a Lost fan.  And Lost wouldn’t be lost if it weren’t for aviation.  Why, one of the main characters, who has been rescued from the island that was his home for several months, spends his weekends flying in hopes of repeating the crash that made him “lost” in the first place!

But Lost isn’t the only movie or show that features aviation that’s been a hit with me. How about the original Tarzan The Ape Man?  The plane crashing in the jungle…with an infant onboard, raised by apes.  He grows up to fall in love with the beautiful Jane.  Not trying to make “apes” the feature, but you can’t forget that King Kong, while on top of the Empire State building was attacked by a plane.

And then there’s Top Gun, with Tom Cruise, or Cliff Hanger with Sylvester Stallone.  Or Apocalypse Now with Marlon Brando, Memphis Belle or A Bridge Too Far.

Can’t forget Airplane!,    Planes, Trains and Automobiles, or Home Alone. 

I know, some of these movies have aviation touching them only for a short period of time, while others have them as the main focus.  But it was important just the same.  The movie wouldn’t have gotten where it was supposed to be without aviation.  Just like we wouldn’t be where we are today without it. 

Just think where we have come and how quickly since 1903 when the Wright Bros. had their first success.

Aviation.com recognizes that and has put together what they believe are the Great Innovations In Aviation....

Take a look…what do you think?  

The Top 10 Worst Gadgets of 2007 as Chosen by Popular Mechanics

1. Palm Foleo | $599 (not available)

2. Apple TV | $299

3. LG Chocolate VX8550 | Price Varies

4. Ugobe Pleo | $350

5. Black & Decker SPT100 Specialty Performance Hand Tool | $40

6. Violet Nabaztag | $165

7. Husky 5-in-1 Drywall Tool | $15

8. Microsoft Zune | $150 to $250

9. 3001 AD Trimersion HMD | $595

10. Ironman Resolution Vibration Trainer | $2000

Here's an example of one of the "gadgets." :



 

# 4. Ugobe Pleo | $350

In all fairness, the Pleo isn’t out yet. But from all of Pleo-related online chatter, magazine features and morning show appearances, you’d think it was the next Wii. This robotic baby dinosaur is, on paper, a technological marvel, with a slew of sensors (including foot-mounted ones that detect texture) and behavioral software. It’s the kind of product some geeks can’t resist following. But look closer. What, exactly, is the Pleo?

This $350 toy, which has been delayed for more than a year, is the follow-up to the Furby, everybody’s favorite chirping mechanical fad. The Pleo will supposedly do many things, such as respond to your voice and face, which could make it a loveably creepy step up from Wowwee’s successful robot toys. Unfortunately, for most of us, it isn’t. Sure, the kids will be begging for it, but if you are past Bar Mitzvah age, Pleo will likely do more to frighten you than stimulate you.







See the entire slide show from Popular Mechanics of  Top 10 Worst Gadgets of 2007   ◄    here.

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I'm not so sure about this list.

Does anyone own Zune or Chocolate?

And Pleo isn't even on the market yet.  Yeah, it's overpriced, but who knows?

Anyone have their own "pick" for a worst gadget?