Nowadays, gadgets that can perform more than one task are becoming very appealing. Take the mobile phone, for example. Most mobile phones now have cameras and multimedia players that their uses now extend to more than just making phone calls and sending text messages. Some mobile phones actually function like a pocket computer where one can do word processing and spreadsheets with ease.

But that is the mobile phone, and mobile phones are certainly something else. Can you imagine a taser that doubles as an mp3 player?

You do not have to imagine that, actually. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based Taser International (TASR) just came up with one and it is now available in the market. The taser comes in funky colors like hot pink and brilliant blue, or in patterns like leopard prints. These colors are designed to appeal to female taser users, since according to TASR, 60% of their products’ buyers are female.

Do not let the cheeky colors fool you, though. Each taser unit is fitted with an LED flashlight and a laser. Just point it and aim it and let fly. Even 15 feet away, Eagle Claw hooks can shoot from this taser at a would-be assailant and shock him with electric bolts that are guaranteed to make him shriek.

Most of all, this taser comes with an optional holster, and this holster can play and store up to 1GB worth of mp3 tracks. How is that for a multipurpose device? You can go out and jog to your favorite music and be protected as well.

If you are curious about the price, the taser in leopard prints can go for $379.99. Its solid-colored sisters pop for $349.99. What about the mp3-playing holster? It is a separate deal at $79.99.

(Source: CNNMoney.com)