Coolest Bond gadgets

Bond aid: Two things make James Bond as cool as he is - a British accent, and his state-of-the-art gadgets. Here's a look at some of the latter.

  • <B>Bond aid</b>: Two things make James Bond as cool as he is - a British accent, and his state-of-the-art gadgets. Here's a look at some of the latter. In <I>Thunderball</i>, Sean Connery, the first Bond, surprised the world by strapping on a jet pack to help him to safety.
    Bond aid: Two things make James Bond as cool as he is - a British accent, and his state-of-the-art gadgets. Here's a look at some of the latter. In Thunderball, Sean Connery, the first Bond, surprised the world by strapping on a jet pack to help him to safety.
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  • <B>Dog with a difference</b>: In the film <I>A View To Kill</i> (1985) Roger Moore shared screen space with a robot dog.
    Dog with a difference: In the film A View To Kill (1985) Roger Moore shared screen space with a robot dog.
  • <B>Golden weapon</b>: Yet another Bond wrist-watch came to the forefront with <I>Golden Eye</i> (1995). Pierce Brosnan let go of Seiko and Rolex and adopted Omega as the wrist-watch brand. This particular gadget built-in laser cutter and a remote detonator.
    Golden weapon: Yet another Bond wrist-watch came to the forefront with Golden Eye (1995). Pierce Brosnan let go of Seiko and Rolex and adopted Omega as the wrist-watch brand. This particular gadget built-in laser cutter and a remote detonator.
  • <B>Killed to order</b>: Bond films have always been known for their advanced technology. One particularly cool gadget in <I>Licence to Kill</i> was the gun with a camera built in. The special thing about this sniper gun was that it could be programmed to shoot one particular person, who would be identified by the scanner of the camera.
    Killed to order: Bond films have always been known for their advanced technology. One particularly cool gadget in Licence to Kill was the gun with a camera built in. The special thing about this sniper gun was that it could be programmed to shoot one particular person, who would be identified by the scanner of the camera.
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  • <B>The first</b>: Pierce Brosnan may have been among the first people in the world to use (or pretend to use) a mobile phone, as it was introduced in the film <I>Tomorrow Never Dies</i> (1997). Ericsson's concept phone had a few features specially for Bond, like a finger print detector and a stun gun.
    The first: Pierce Brosnan may have been among the first people in the world to use (or pretend to use) a mobile phone, as it was introduced in the film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). Ericsson's concept phone had a few features specially for Bond, like a finger print detector and a stun gun.
  • <B>Venomous</b>: A particularly lethal gadget in <I>From Russia With Love</I> (1963) was a shoe with a poisonous knife. This concept was subsequently used by Heath Ledger when he played The Joker in the superhit film <I>The Dark Knight</i> (2008).
    Venomous: A particularly lethal gadget in From Russia With Love (1963) was a shoe with a poisonous knife. This concept was subsequently used by Heath Ledger when he played The Joker in the superhit film The Dark Knight (2008).
  • <B>Scanned</b>: In the film <I>Diamonds Are Forever</i> (1963), Sean Connery used a fingerprint identification machine for the first time.
    Scanned: In the film Diamonds Are Forever (1963), Sean Connery used a fingerprint identification machine for the first time.
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  • <B>Bond's best</b>: One of the coolest gadgets (if you can call a car that) was, and continues to be the Aston Martin which is Bond's signature car for all practical purposes. In this picture, Sean Connery next to an Aston Martin DB5 in the film <I>Goldfinger</i> (1964).
    Bond's best: One of the coolest gadgets (if you can call a car that) was, and continues to be the Aston Martin which is Bond's signature car for all practical purposes. In this picture, Sean Connery next to an Aston Martin DB5 in the film Goldfinger (1964).
  • <B>Technologically challanged</b>: Aston Martin continues to be a favourite accompaniment to the Bond figure; even Daniel Craig, who is known to be the least gadget friendly Bond, looked like a natural next to the sexy car in <I>Casino Royale</i> (2006).
    Technologically challanged: Aston Martin continues to be a favourite accompaniment to the Bond figure; even Daniel Craig, who is known to be the least gadget friendly Bond, looked like a natural next to the sexy car in Casino Royale (2006).
  • <B>More from Q</b>: Another custom-made gadget from the house of Q was the Lotus Esprit S1 - a vehicle that worked wonders on land and under water. It was a collection of gadgets contained within, and had features like inkblasters and underwater smoke screens to escape enemies; air missiles, torpedoes, land mines etc. This super cool gadget was introduced in the film <I>The Spy Who Loved Me</i> (1977).
    More from Q: Another custom-made gadget from the house of Q was the Lotus Esprit S1 - a vehicle that worked wonders on land and under water. It was a collection of gadgets contained within, and had features like inkblasters and underwater smoke screens to escape enemies; air missiles, torpedoes, land mines etc. This super cool gadget was introduced in the film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).
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  • <B>Croc skin</b>: One of the most unique Bond gadgets was the fake crocodile in <I>Octopussy</i> (1983). It was actually a motor boat that Bond used to reach the island without being noticed.
    Croc skin: One of the most unique Bond gadgets was the fake crocodile in Octopussy (1983). It was actually a motor boat that Bond used to reach the island without being noticed.
  • <B>Going great guns</b>: One not-so-sophisticated gadget was the golden gun used by Roger Moore than gave the name to the film <I>The Man With The Golden Gun</i> (1974).
    Going great guns: One not-so-sophisticated gadget was the golden gun used by Roger Moore than gave the name to the film The Man With The Golden Gun (1974).
  • <B>Need for speed</b>: <I>The World Is Not Enough</i> saw Pierce Brosnan riding a mini-speed boat.
    Need for speed: The World Is Not Enough saw Pierce Brosnan riding a mini-speed boat.
  • <B>Vital</b>: In the upcoming Bond flick, Daniel Craig has sought to implement some changes, and reducing technology and gadgets is one such change. A mobile phone hardly counts as a gadget any more, but this one has features like a vital sign reading monitor, that would report back to the headquarters if all was not well.
    Vital: In the upcoming Bond flick, Daniel Craig has sought to implement some changes, and reducing technology and gadgets is one such change. A mobile phone hardly counts as a gadget any more, but this one has features like a vital sign reading monitor, that would report back to the headquarters if all was not well.