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Samsung Galaxy Tab

Posted by admin On December - 29 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

According to this article. the Samsung Galaxy Tab may be the closest rival to Apple’s iPad.  I am a very satisfied owner of an iPad, but my only complaint is that AT&T is the wireless carrier.  The Samsung Galaxy Tab described here is offered with Verizon Wireless and is for US buyers only (my apologies to my other international readers).  My personal opinion is that Verizon is the best US carrier. Recently released, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is rated an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 from 6 buyers at Amazon.    Available Now at Amazon. (Offered with Verizon Wireless – US Buyers Only)
Cool Tech Gadgets: Samsung Galaxy Tab

Product Description

Enjoy a rich, brilliant viewing experience wherever you roam with the Android-powered, 3G-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab mobile tablet for Verizon Wireless–a powerful, entertainment device ideal for home or on the go. Weighing just 1 pound, it features a vibrant 7-inch touchscreen display with 3D-like graphics, speedy 1 GHz processor, and the Android 2.2 operating system–all in a sleek and compact form factor.

The slim design makes it perfect for travel and one-handed grip (see larger image).

The Galaxy Tab includes a 3-megapixel rear camera as well as a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats (see larger image).

Offering the fast speeds and reliability of the Verizon Wireless 3G network, you’ll be able to connect to a wide range of streaming media choices and enjoy fast downloads of music, movies, and documents while on the go. Verizon Wireless customers can add a monthly access plan beginning at $20 a month for 1 GB. Additionally, you can share your 3G mobile broadband connectivity with up to five other devices–laptop, another phone, MP3 player, and more–using Wi-Fi.

With integrated Google technology, the Galaxy Tab brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, Gtalk, YouTube, Picasa, and contacts/calendar synchronization. It also includes popular mobile applications such as V CAST Music, V CAST Song ID, and VZ Navigator from Verizon Wireless as well as Slacker Radio, Kindle for Android, and BLOCKBUSTER On Demand presented by V CAST Video.

Through Android Market, you’ll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Tab will also feature V CAST Apps, Verizon Wireless’ mobile storefront offering hundreds of applications for businesses and consumers.

The Galaxy Tab offers full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for accessing Flash-enabled websites, watching video and playing games, and with built-in support for ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi, the Galaxy Tab’s portable screen is ideal for watching the latest movies and entertainment.

Designed to fit in one hand, typing messages or notes is simple and easy with the Galaxy Tab’s virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology, which allows you to input text faster and in a more intuitive way with one continuous finger motion across the screen keyboard. It’s outfitted with a rear-facing camera for photo capture and sharing as well as a front-facing camera for video chat. Other features include Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 2 GB internal memory, microSD memory expansion (with included 16 GB card), HDMI video output (via optional dock), and up to 13 hours of battery power.

Samsung Social Hub

Offering one-stop shopping for all your updates, the Samsung Social Hub all your social networking services, messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars and contacts. It’s built around Messaging and Contacts, both of which initiate the sending and receiving of information–whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.

The familiar text messaging experience is enhanced with group messaging and “reply all” functionality for up to 10 contacts, a threaded conversations format, a consolidated inbox, and enhanced multi-media display.

Key Features

  • Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV-DO, Rev A network
  • Powered by the Android operating system (version 2.2) with deep integration of Google services, access to thousands of apps via the Android Market, and support for Adobe Flash 10.1.
  • 7-inch touchscreen display (1024 x 600 pixels, 16 million color depth) with 6-axis motion sensor and accelerometer.
  • 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor speeds up everything–from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
  • Virtual keyboard
  • Swype input system allows you to input text faster and easier by gliding your finger around the keyboard, moving from letter to letter in one continuous motion. The Swype technology then calculates what word you’re intending to type.
  • Samsung Social Hub provides one stop for all your updates integrates all your social networking services, messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars and contacts.
  • 3-megapixel rear-facing camera with flash captures still images and video that that can be edited, uploaded, and shared.
  • 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat

    The exceptional 7-inch screen is designed for reading books and magazines, watching movies, playing games, editing documents, and more (see larger image).

  • Multi-format media player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files plus DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, and H.264 video files.
  • Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
  • 3G Mobile Hotspot capability allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot using your Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO connection, which can then be shared among up to five Wi-Fi-capable devices. Just open the 3G Mobile Hotspot app in the Applications tray and turn on the service. (Note that 3G Mobile Hotspot sharing uses the device’s regular data plan and does not require a Mobile Broadband Connect plan.)
  • Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It’s compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as headsets and printers. It includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
  • 2 GB internal memory
  • Included 16 GB microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
  • Blockbuster movie rentals and purchases
  • DLNA capabilities via AllShare
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Widgets including AccuWeather Clock, Daily Briefing, news and weather.
  • Support for personal and corporate e-mail
  • Text and picture messaging with threaded conversation messaging

Vital Statistics

The Samsung Galaxy Tab weighs 13.58 ounces and measures 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 13 hours of battery life, and up to 500 hours (20+ days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV-DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.

What’s in the Box

Samsung Galaxy Tab, wall/USB charger, 16 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide

Verizon Wireless Services

  • Reliable 3G Network: With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you’ll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps.
  • VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you’ll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
  • VZW Backup Assistant: Automatically back up your mobile contacts to your online address book. If your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, or you decide to upgrade, easily restore your saved address book to your new phone. You can also add, delete, edit, and print your contacts online and send the changes to your mobile phone.

Pre-loaded Apps on the Samsung Galaxy Tab

  • Kindle for Android: Pre-installed on the Galaxy Tab, the Kindle for Android application lets you shop for hundreds of thousands of books in the Kindle Store, including New York Times Best Sellers and new releases from $9.99. Use Amazon’s Whispersync technology to automatically synchronize your last page read, bookmarks, annotations, and more across your various devices — including Kindle, Kindle DX, PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Android phones.
  • Slacker Radio: With millions of songs from thousands of artists, Slacker is the best way to discover new artists and hear your favorite music. Listening to Slacker is as easy as selecting one of over 120 DJ-programmed genre stations or searching for your favorite artist or song. As you listen, you can tell Slacker what you like and don’t like with the click of a button. Get the ultimate in music discovery while you listen with detailed artist biographies, in-depth album reviews and more.
  • ThinkFree Office Mobile: The award-winning ThinkFree Office is a Microsoft Office compatible application suite comprised of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics software–all usable online and offline. You’ll be able to view, edit, and create Office documents (compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint) as well as view PDF documents.
  • Let’s Golf (Gameloft): Discover a fun atmosphere making golf accessible to anyone with 63 holes in 4 environments in 3D and 4 characters to customize. 63 holes in 4 distinct locations remodelled in 3D: Fiji Beach, the American Mountains, the English Countryside, and Scottish Lochs. 4 cool and animated characters customizable with your own style. Each player has unique strengths and weaknesses.

Swype Keyboard

An alternative to the Android virtual keyboard, the Swype virtual keyboard allows you to input text by swiping the finger with one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard. Based on testing, speed and accuracy are equal to or better than the traditional keyboard-tapping method. You can activate the Swype keyboard by pressing and holding in a text field, wait for popup to appear, click Input Method, and then select Swype.

In the image to the left, the word “quick” was generated from tracing the path shown above in a fraction of a second, by roughly aiming to pass through the letters of the word. A key advantage to Swype is that there is no need to be very accurate, enabling very rapid text entry.

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25

Posted by admin On December - 28 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

When it comes to flatscreen televisions, I believe the two top technologies belong to Sony’s XBR LCD line and the Panasonic’s Viera plasma series. Samsung though is a credible competitor as well.  This Panasonic 50″ plasma screen provides online streaming capability over the internet as well as video conferencing over skype in addition to its many HD features. This television is rated an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 from 115+ buyers at Amazon. Available Now (23% Discount) with Free Shipping at Amazon. Cool Gadgets: Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50 inch Plasma TV

Amazon.com Description

Building on its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, Panasonic’s 50-inch VIERA TC-P50G25 Plasma HDTV features a new panel with NeoPDP technologies that provide the best balance of black and white under brighter environments while also offering higher energy efficiency. The new NeoPDP Plasma panel also further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brighter environments. This G25 series model provides 1080p resolution, full-time 1080 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50Panasonic’s VIERA G25 series Plasma HDTV with streaming content from VIERA Cast partners.
This and other models in the G25 line offer Panasonic’s improved VIERA Cast functionality, which enables you to stream Internet video and audio programming as well as turn this HDTV into a high-definition, wireless video conference center with Skype capabilities (when using the optional Panasonic communication camera and Wi-Fi adapter accessories). You can also play back JPEG images and AVCHD videos stored on SD memory cards and operate a variety of VIERA Link components–from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras–through a single remote.Adhering to Panasonic’s commitment to the environment, this VIERA model–as well as all 2010 models–features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements. And you’ll get a long Plasma panel life of up to 100,000 hours–more than 30 years of viewing when watched 8 hours a day–before the brightness of the panel decreases to half.

Key Features

VIERA Cast: Enjoy a variety of streaming movies, TV shows, and music, photo slideshows, and home video conferencing with VIERA Cast’s assortment of online content–including Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, YouTube, and Picasa. VIERA Cast’s addition of Skype (requires optional communication camera; model TY-CC10) enables you to connect and communicate through voice and video calls from the comfort of your own living room.

This VIERA HDTV includes two USB ports for connecting a keyboard or a Wi-FI LAN adapter (sold separately) as well as an Ethernet port for wired LAN connection. No PC required.

VIERA Image Viewer: View full-HD images with the integrated SD card slot, enabling you to view JPEG photos and AVCHD videos captured from your digital camera or camcorder on the big screen. Navigate your images via an easy-to-use thumbnail display, and choose from among five types of background music and five display effects. Plus, messages and memos can be added to photos from a PC to create detailed travelogues and original slideshows with messages.
VIERA Link: Allows the interlinked operation of various AV devices–from DVD and Blu-ray Disc players to home theater sound systems to digital cameras and camcorders–using only the VIERA remote control by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable (see pop-up illustration).
Game Mode: With Game Mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What’s more, VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works with the anti-image retention (wobbling) function, too.
NeoPDP: By redesigning the Plasma panel’s cell structure and developing an innovative new filter, Panasonic has tripled the luminous efficiency (compared to 2007 models) of its VIERA Plasma HDTVS–resulting in stunningly beautiful images while also reducing power consumption.
1080 Moving Picture Resolution: With 1080 lines of moving picture resolution and integrated NeoPDP technology’s high-speed drive performance, the display time for each image frame is shortened to minimize afterimages, making decisive calls in football matches and delicate motions in figure skating performances appear crystal clear.
600Hz Sub-field Drive: 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology, which converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects (see an illustration of 600Hz technology).
Infinite Black: The luminous efficiency of this NeoPDP Plasma panel has been improved by reducing the electrical pre-discharge that causes graying has greatly enhanced black gradation. The result is crisp blacks with no graying–even in living rooms with bright, afternoon lighting. And minimizing the electrical pre-discharge helps to both raise contrast and save energy.
THX Certified Display: THX reproduces film images as the filmmakers intended them. To receive THX certification, TVs undergo stringent tests to determine, for example, whether the exact same brightness and color are displayed at all screen locations, and whether black levels satisfy standard criteria.

Key Specifications

  • Series: G25
  • Screen type: Plasma
  • Screen size: 50 inches
  • Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Contrast ratio: Infinite Black with 5,000,000:1 native/dynamic contrast
  • Shades of gradation: 6,144 equivalent
  • HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
  • EDTV display capability: 480p
  • Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power; surround sound capabilities
  • Image viewer: AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG compatibility
  • Aspect control: Normal, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill for TV/AV modes 4:3, Full for PC mode
  • Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK4P1RW
  • Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French
  • Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections

  • HDMI: 3 (1 side)
  • Component (Y, PB, PR): 2; each with audio input
  • Composite A/V: 2 (1 side); each with audio input
  • Ethernet: 1
  • USB: 2
  • PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
  • Digital audio output: 1

Dimensions

  • TV with stand: 48 x 31.9 x 13.2 inches (WxHxD); 63.9 pounds
  • TV without stand: 48 x 30.3 x 3.5 inches (WxHxD); 57.3 pounds

What’s in the Box

Panasonic G25 series Plasma HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions

Viewing Distance

HDTV Size chart

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.

  • Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
  • Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Product Description

Panasonic TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Brother QL-570 Label Printer

Posted by admin On December - 27 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

The Brother QL-570 Professional Label Printer is a cool gadget for both home and office uses. Being a great organizational tool, the printer generates labels effortlessly and reliably. A price tag of under $30 USD at Amazon.com makes it a great bargain as well. The Brother QL-570 is rated an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 from 85 buyers at Amazon.    Available Now (82% Discount) at Amazon with Free Shipping
Cool Tech Gadgets: Brother QL-570 Label Printer

From the Manufacturer

The sleek and stylish Brother QL-570 Professional Label Printer produces high-resolution labels that are perfect for home and business applications, such as shipping labels, envelopes, CD/DVDs, name badges, and more. This ultra-fast label printer integrates easily with other popular applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, for added functionality. The QL-570 also prints multiple label jobs, accepts a wide range of label sizes, and features a heavy-duty automatic cutter for professional results every time.


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High-Resolution Labels Printed Fast
With the ability to print up to 68 standard labels per minute at 300 x 300 dpi (text only), the QL-570 Professional Label Printer wastes no time in handling even the biggest print jobs. And it’s not only fast, but it also produces sharp, accurate text and imagery at up to 300 x 600 dpi resolution in superfine mode.

The QL-570 features an easy-access control panel and uses drop-in label rolls for quick changes. It accepts labels up to 2.4 inches wide, and it’s even versatile enough to print on 1/2-inch diameter round labels.

Powerful P-touch Label Creation Software
The QL-570 comes with P-touch Label Creation software, which allows you to create customized label designs and integrate seamlessly with Microsoft® applications such as Excel®, Word®, and Outlook®. This software creates labels within seconds using information stored on your computer, potentially saving you hours of hassle. This software is extremely user-friendly and features three input modes for people of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced.

Pairing the QL-570 Label Printer to a PC or Mac is as easy as connecting the included USB cable to the computer and following the on-screen instructions. Once connected, installing the P-touch Label Creation software will only take a matter of minutes.

Heavy-Duty Automatic Cutter for Faster Production
No more cutting labels by hand: the QL-570 features a heavy-duty cutter that automatically cuts each and every label with precision and accuracy. For large print jobs, this feature will prove to be a huge time saver. The QL-570 is capable of multiple label printing up to a total of 9,999 labels, and the automatic cutter handles every one of the labels with consistent results each time.

The Brother QL-570 Professional Label Printer is compatible with PC and Mac operating systems. It measures 5.2 x 5.6 x 8.2 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 2.5 pounds. It’s backed by a two-year limited warranty and exchange service.

What’s in the Box
QL-570 Professional Label Printer, P-touch Label Creation Software and driver, USB cord, power cord, label tray, DK supplies guide, starter rolls: standard address labels (100 labels), continuous length paper tape 2-3/7 inches (25 feet).

Product Description

Prints up to 68 labels per minute. 300x600dpi resolution. Prints up to 2.4″ wide labels, address labels, shipping labels, file folder labels, CD/DVD labels and name badges, or custome length lables.

Harman Kardon Soundsticks III

Posted by admin On December - 26 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Recently released in late October, this is the third generation of the Harmon Kardon soundsticks.  This a visually cool looking gadget, but what sets the speakers apart is the stunning sounds that it reproduces. Harman Kardon has been in the audio business for over 50 years and they build quality products. The Harman Kardon Soundsticks III is rated 5 out of 5 stars by 6 Amazon buyers.   Available Now (24% discount) at Amazon with Free Shipping Cool Tech Gadgets: Harman Kardon Soundsticks III

From the Manufacturer

Listen to a work of art.

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Stunning Sound. Stunning Looks.

Praised for its stunning design, the harman kardon® SoundSticks II speakers and subwoofer system became a milestone in harman kardon history when it became part of the permanent collection at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Improving on its famous sibling’s pop-culture appeal, the SoundSticks III system is all that and much more. As a three-piece, 2.1-channel multimedia sound system, SoundSticks III brings a new level of excitement to music, games and movies to your home – with its exceptional sound clarity, enhanced color scheme and bare minimum of wiring. Beyond its eye-catching appeal, SoundSticks III continues to be incredibly capable – with 40 watts of dazzling amplification, a down-firing powered subwoofer, eight full-range transducers and compatibility with all sorts of multimedia devices. As the sublime sequel to a prized performer, SoundSticks III is performance art at its finest.

The harman kardon® SoundSticks III – At a Glance.

  • Four, 1″ full-range transducers per channel powered by a 10-watt
    amplifier for room-filling sound
  • One, 6″ low-frequency transducer powered by a 20-watt amplifier
    for outstanding bass performance
  • Compatible with all devices with a stereo mini-jack output
  • Touch volume and mute controls
  • Subwoofer volume control
  • Angle-adjustable satellites
  • Incredible industrial design

  • The full-range transducers fill the room with accurate, detailed sound quality
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    Highlights.

    Fill the room with eight full-range transducers

    The harman kardon brand has a rich history of engineering sound with highly regarded results. The SoundSticks III system is no different. Powered by a total of 20-watts, eight full-range transducers (four in each speaker) deftly fill your room with great sound, while increasing power handling and audio output. With less distortion and better sound quality, SoundSticks III speakers ensure that you’ll hear music or video exactly the way the composer intended.

    A powerful 20-watt woofer delivers deep, accurate bass from whatever you happen to be listenting to
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    Down-firing subwoofer with volume control

    For a true audiophile listening experience, the SoundSticks III system also features a six-inch down-firing subwoofer with volume control that is powered by a 20-watt amplifier. By aiming sound down instead of at surrounding walls, your subwoofer makes your system less susceptible to adverse room variables – giving you a consistent performance. The subwoofer also has a flared port that reduces port noise during high-volume passages. This feature helps you tailor sound levels based on your room’s specifications as well as your own listening preferences.

    Connect to virtually any media device

    Other than its stunning good looks, the SoundSticks III system offers excellent compatibility with other audio components. Thanks to its 3.5mm stereo audio connection, SoundSticks III speakers can be used with MP3 players, portable CD players, computers and almost anything with stereo line-level outputs. By offering you this user-friendly option, SoundSticks III becomes a nimble addition to your desktop, bookshelf or entertainment center, keeping your life simple with a maximum of connection options – and a bare minimum of wiring.

    Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III
    Touch controls offer elegant ease of use
    Touch controls for volume and mute

    The SoundSticks III system makes it easy for you to interact with your subwoofer and “sticks,” offering sensitive touch controls for raising, lowering or muting the system volume. By responding to the gentle touch of your fingertip, this intuitive design feature makes your SoundSticks III system easy to operate, and keeps this work of audio “art” in the best possible condition.

    Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III
    The Soundsticks III satellites angle to nearly any direction for the best possible sound
    Control the angle of your satellite speakers

    Elegant and easy to use, SoundSticks III satellite speakers are designed to fit exactly where you want them – and maybe even in a few other places. As a modern design feature that’s adaptable to your environment, the SoundSticks III system has two angle-adjustable satellite speakers that bend from low angle to high. Gently push or pull each satellite to the desired position – and you can optimize the angle at which sound enters, and fills, the room around you.

    Attractive, high-quality audio cables

    Some manufacturers make audio cables a bare-minimum expense, which can compromise the integrity of an audio product and, potentially, the look of it. The SoundSticks III system does no such thing. SoundSticks III audio cables match the high-quality, transparent modern design of the speakers in terms of quality and visual appeal – and live just underneath the transparent speaker covers as if being showcased. Kept in place by black connection beads, these premium audio cables ensure that audio travels from source to speaker, without any sign of degradation or outside interference. Their flexible design gives you the freedom to use the Soundsticks III with other devices that use an analog output such as games consoles, DVD/Blu-ray Disc players, and TVs. And since they are detachable, they can be easily replaced if they happened to get damaged.

    A sound plan for energy-efficiency

    The SoundSticks III speaker system is soundly engineered for full compliance with the most demanding energy-efficiency requirements. It achieves this “green” standard primarily through incorporating a convenient on/off switch, which is built into the subwoofer volume control. This way, you gain more power over your power usage while keeping your satisfaction levels high and your energy bill low.

    Inspiring Industrial Design

    Few multimedia sound systems can boast that their predecessor was part of the permanent collection at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), but that’s exactly the claim the SoundSticks III speaker system can make. Taking its older sibling’s celebrated design even further, the SoundSticks III look is cutting-edge with a modern industrial design aesthetic, elegant black accents and a luminescent white LED glow. And though the SoundSticks III system may look like a visitor from the future with its transparent speaker covers, its exceptional performance makes it a more-than-worthy encore to its pop-culture predecessor.

    Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III
    For more than 50 years harman kardon products have delivered great sound and extraordinary design

    Designed to Entertain.

    For more than 50 years, harman kardon® audio experts have – through extraordinary industrial design, innovative technologies and meticulous engineering – created products to deliver the ultimate listening experience. From the world’s very first high-fidelity receiver in 1954 to high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design (still used today) to high-performance multimedia speakers that look as good as they sound, the harman kardon brand has led the way to the finest audio and video quality possible. With a complete package of performance, design, flexibility and ease of use, harman kardon products are perfect for all the sounds and visuals that modern, high-definition digital content has to offer. So treat yourself to the ultimate at-home listening experience – one that only a harman kardon system can provide.

    Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III

    What’s in the Box

  • One pair of Soundsticks III satellites
  • One powered subwoofer module
  • One power cord
  • One set of audio cables

  • Click here to View Spec Sheet

    Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas

    Posted by igadget On December - 25 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    To highlight the significance of today, I thought it will good to add a little humor. Actually, the inspector gadget shows were one of my favorite cartoon series growing up as a kid. I don’t remember this particular one about saving Christmas though. The dvd is rated an average of 4 stars out of 5 from 9 buyers at Amazon.    Available Now at Amazon with Free Shipping.

    Cool Tech Gadgets: Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas DVD

    Amazon.com Description

    The evil Dr. Claw has thrown Santa down a manhole and hypnotized the elves into breaking the very toys they’ve just been making. It’s a job for Inspector Gadget (voiced by Don Adams in his irrepressible Get Smart mode) with a big hand from his whip-smart niece Penny and her brainy dog. The trio heads up to the North Pole to rescue the big red guy, cheerfully butcher a Christmas song or two, and restore Yuletide order. Kids ages 3 and older will enjoy the hijinks as the bumbling inspector arrests the real Santa for impersonation and uses his jet propeller hat, spring legs, and other gadgets to great effect in Santa’s workshop. This 23-minute video won’t teach the kids their ABCs, but it’s a lot of fun and there’s something endearing about Penny’s efforts to help her clueless uncle.

    Product Description

    There’s trouble at the North Pole… and Doctor Claw, Inspector Gadget’s nefarious arch-nemesis, is behind it! By capturing Santa Claus and programming all the Elves into drones, Claw hopes to ruin Christmas. Inspector Gadget is sent to investigate and takes a perilous tour of the Workshop with Santa’s replacement – Santa Claw! Will Claw succeed in his diabolical plan or will Gadget, with a little help from Penny and the Brain, save Christmas and bring joy back to the world?

    Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS

    Posted by admin On December - 24 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    I own the previous generation of this Canon Point-and-Shoot camera – one of my top cool gadgets in my collection.  Released in February of this year, the Canon Powershot SD1300 IS takes great pictures, but the real selling point is its size.  Its comes with a 28mm wide angle lens with a 4x optical zoom, great low light capability, optical image stablization, and a 2.7 inch screen. The camera is currently rated 4 out of 5 stars and reviewed by over 150+ buyers.   Available Now (28% discount) at Amazon with Free Shipping Cool Tech Gadgets: Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS

    From the Manufacturer

    It’s all about the power of contrast. Color that defies convention. Sleek, gentle curves that merge art and technology into a camera designed to inspire. The PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH camera captures your world as much as it expresses your originality, with bold innovations that include remarkable low light performance. Everything looks right. Hold it, and everything feels right, too.

    PowerShot SD1300IS Highlights

    28mm wide-angle lens, 4x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer
    The Canon commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH with its 28mm wide-angle lens and 4x optical zoom that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes.

    Canon Powershot SD1300IS highlights

    This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning life-like color. So you can brilliantly capture a closer shot of a landscape, or a child’s big smile.

    The PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with the acclaimed Canon Optical Image Stabilizer, which automatically detects and corrects camera shake–one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And the Canon Optical Image Stabilizer technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

    Canon Powershot SD1300IS highlights

    Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects from 18 settings
    Just set the Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS to Smart AUTO and you’re ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture-taking every time. It’s a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you’re photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you’re getting dramatic, memorable images.

    Shooting Modes
    Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions. With 15 Shooting Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.

    12.1-megapixel resolution makes it a breeze to print large size images
    With the PowerShot SD1300 IS, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 12.1-megapixel camera lets you create impressive, large photos of family and friends you’ll be proud display. The high-resolution images taken by the PowerShot SD1300 IS can be enlarged up to 13 x 19 inches.

    Canon Powershot SD1300IS highlights

    Bright, clear 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD
    The PowerShot SD1300 IS gives you a large 2.7-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. The Canon PureColor System LCD offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle. The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light–a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.

    Shoot in Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations
    With an ISO of 400-6400, the Low Light mode takes the Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS boldly into the shadows! Now even scenes notorious for having insufficient light, such as those lit by candles, fire, or street lamp, come through in fantastic color and clarity, with less noise. You can keep the feel of the scene intact without adding additional light, so the result will be scenes with the visual accuracy, depth and clarity you expect from a Canon camera.

    Canon Powershot SD1300IS highlights

    What’s in the Box

    • PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH Body
    • Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-6L
    • Battery Charger CB-2LY
    • Wrist Strap WS-DC7
    • Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
    • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
    • AV Cable AVC-DC400

    Product Description

    Its all about the power of contrast.Color that defies convention.Sleek gentle curves that merge art and technology into a camera designed to inspire.The PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH camera captures your world as much as it expresses your originality with bold innovations that include remarkable low light performance.Everything looks right.Hold it and everything feels right too.

    Syma RC Indoor Helicopter

    Posted by igadget On December - 21 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    My business partner and I are into gadgets and we bought one of these to play around in the office, and it is only $30.95 USD.   As mentioned in the manufacturer’s description, the helicopter charges in 30 minutes and does provide around 10 minutes of flight.  This is the best remote helicopter that I have played with.  It is rated an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 from 275+ buyers at Amazon.   Available Now (76% Discount) at Amazon with Free Shipping.

    Cool Tech Gadgets: Syma 3 Channel S107 Mini Indoor Co-Axial Metal Body Frame & Built-in Gyroscope RC Remote Controlled Helicopter

    Product Description

    This Brand New 3 Channel Gyro mini Metal rc helicopter is 1 of the world’s newest, smallest and lightest RC Helicopter you can get! At approx. 7.5″ long, it easily fits in the palm of your hand and is fully functional, equipped with latest Gyroscope technology, which makes this helicopter an instant hot seller in the RC World. This mini Gyro Metal helicopter charges directly either from the USB cable or from the controller which uses “AA” batteries and has a full-function trim control for the perfect flight. Get one today before they all fly away!

    Product Features

    • Amazing Technology in the palm of your hand!Syma Newest Model S107 3CH Gyro RTF Metal RC Helicopter.No Assembly required, Ready To Fly! Equipped with the latest Gyroscope technology. Colors and Frequencies May Vary. We have Red & Yellow color.
    • Full 3 Channels : Up, Down, Left, Right, Forward and Backward.A 25-30 minutes charge is equal to a 8-12 minutes flight.Recharging takes place via the transmitter or USB cable.
    • The transmitter has an Alignment Trim, a Charging and Power.Indicator, a Left/Right Lever and a Trimmer. A lightweight Lithium Polymer battery.
    • Length : Approx. 7.5 Inches.Width : Approx. 7.5 Inches (with main rotors).Height : Approx. 3.8 Inches (from bottom to balance bar).Main Rotors Surface Diameter: Approx. 7.5 Inches.
    • Suitable for indoor flying only.Suitable for ages 14+.Battery for the helicopter: 3.7V-180MAH LI-POLY.Flight Range : Approx. 30 Ft.ROHS, ASTM, FCC and CE Approval


    Audiovox AW825 Wireless Speaker

    Posted by igadget On December - 20 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    One constant dilemma with setting up speakers is finding the right solution to hide the wires. On the other hand, the main drawback of wireless speakers is the sound quality. This Audiovox Acoustic Research AW825 Mission Style Wireless Speaker provides decent sound quality and is portable for indoor & outdoor use. It integrates easily with existing system components and is scalable by providing the option to add additional speaker units.   The Audiovox AW825 wireless speaker is rated an average of 4 stars out of 5 by 40+ Amazon buyers.   Available Now (31% Discount) at Amazon with Free Shipping.
    Cool Tech Gadgets: Audiovox AW825 Wireless Speaker

    Product Description

    From the Manufacturer

    Get Great Outdoor Sound in a Discreet Package
    No matter if it’s in your home or on your patio, the Acoustic Research AW825 Portable Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker delivers crisp audio with amazing clarity. Elegant and completely weather-resistant, its mission-style design pairs nicely with any decor. It’s compatible with most electronic devices, allowing you to seamlessly transfer audio content from your stereo, iPod or MP3 player, iPhone, computer, and more. You can even add multiple units (sold separately) to expand your sound. Now you can bring your own soundtrack to the great outdoors.


    Easy connectivity to existing components

    Advanced Design for Reliable Performance
    This high-performance system is comprised of a fully weatherproof two-way speaker unit and a powerful wireless transmitter. The speaker comes equipped with a 3-inch woofer and 2-inch tweeter powered by a 5-watt RMS internal amplifier. It features easy push-button tuning that locks into the transmitter’s signal. The AW825′s portable design allows speakers to conveniently hang or stand with easy wireless installation, and its housing is designed to resist a variety of weather elements–so you won’t have to worry about rust, electrical shorts, or other damage.

    The compact stereo transmitter unit uses an omni-directional 900-MHz signal with an effective range of up to 150 feet (based on environment). Phase-locked loop circuitry and three selectable broadcast frequencies ensure that your signal will be clean and steady.


    Seamlessly blends with any decor

    Easily Connects to Your Existing Components
    The transmitter and included mini-jack to stereo lead adapter allow you to connect this system to a variety of components, including home stereos, MP3 players, computers, and more. It’s also easy to expand your sound by simply adding additional Acoustic Research outdoor speaker units (sold separately).

    What’s in the Box
    This system includes one speaker unit, one wireless transmitter, two AC power adapters, one mini-jack to stereo lead adapter, and a user’s manual. This system is backed by a one-year limited warranty.


    Nokia E5-00 Unlocked GSM Phone

    Posted by igadget On December - 19 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    The Nokia E5-00 is a cost effective (under $170 USD) alternative to the Nokia N6 and N8 phones. The E5-00 is GSM-based and be used worldwide.   One of the awesome features of this cool gadget phone is the free “worldwide walk and drive navigation” application.  There is currently voice-guided navigation for both pedestrians and drivers for 74 countries in 46 different languages as well as maps for over 180 countries.  Additional cool features include a 2.36 inch touch display, 5-megapixel camera, a 2GB microSD card, and a battery rated at 5.5 hours of talk-time on a 3G network.  This phone is rated an average of 4 stars out of 5 by 22 Amazon buyers.   Available Now (29% Discount) at Amazon with Free Shipping.
    Cool Tech Gadgets: Nokia E5-00 Unlocked GSM Phone

    Product Description

    Amazon.com Product Description

    Great for mobile messaging as well as providing excellent voice communications, the Symbian-based Nokia E5-00 unlocked mobile phone follows the successful blueprint of devices such as the Nokia E72 and Nokia E63. It combines high-quality business features–such as synchronization of contacts and e-mail with Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler environments–with all of the personal networking and entertainment capabilities that a busy professional expects from a smartphone. The E5 also provides access to social networks directly on the homescreen, enabling you to view, comment, and update your status and share pictures to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

    The Nokia E5–designed for those that want to be productive in both their professional and personal lives.

    You’ll stay on track thanks to the integrated GPS with free Ovi Maps Navigation for voice-guided directions, and you can find nearby restaurants, landmarks, events and other points of interest as you travel from place to place. Keep on top of your emails from your phone or computer using the free Ovi Mail service, and discover and download apps and games via the pre-loaded Ovi Store. You’ll also be able to sync, store, and manage your documents and files remotely with Ovi Files.

    The Nokia C6 comes with a pre-loaded 2 GB microSD memory card that includes Ovi Maps data for the US, Ovi Suite, and bonus content–no need to download anything from the Web or discs. And you can add more memory via optional microSD memory cards up to 16 GB in size.

    Type a quick email, SMS or note using the full QWERTY keyboard–built for fast, efficient messaging–and see everything clearly on the 2.36-inch widescreen display. Other features include Wi-Fi networking, 5-megapixel digital camera with DVD-quality video capture, Web browser with RSS feed support, multi-format digital media player, personal organizer tools, and up to 5.5 hours of 3G talk time (18.5 hours on standard GSM networks).

    Unlocked Phone

    This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider. It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a full manufacturer’s warranty.

    When paired with a compatible 3G network, you’ll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services–from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you’ll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).

    Note that the downloading of maps, games, music and videos and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.

    Key Features

    • Fast 3G connectivity with broadband-like speeds via 850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA (with EDGE data connectivity where 3G not available).
    • Integrated assisted GPS (A-GPS) receiver with free Ovi Maps enables you to find your route quickly and easily, whether walking or driving. Use the Walk pedestrian navigation to find your way, or the voice-guided Drive navigation to find the best route. (Learn more)

    • Stay on top of all your communications: from instant messaging and corporate e-mail to Twitter and Facebook
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    • 2.36-inch LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels, 256K color depth)
    • Full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated home and messaging keys; five-way Navi key with soft keys, call and end keys.
    • Symbian OS version v. 9.3 (S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2)
    • See and share your Facebook and Twitter feeds from friends and colleagues right from your homescreen
    • 5-megapixel camera with 3x digital zoom, LED flash, multiple scene, white balance, and capture modes (such as panorama), and still image editor
    • Video capture capabilities with VGA resolution (640 x 480) at 15 frames per second (fps)
    • Digital audio/video player with compatibility for MP3, WMA, and AAC/eAAC+ audio formats, plus MP4 and 3GPP video formats
    • Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
    • Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
    • 256 MB internal memory
    • Included 2 GB microSD memory card with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
    • SMS and MMS messaging with common inbox
    • Instant messaging via AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Live, and Google Talk
    • Corporate e-mail connectivity via Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler
    • Access to personal e-mail via Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Windows Live, Hotmail, and other popular POP/IMAP services. Easy Ovi Mail free email account creation directly from phone.
    • Nokia Web Browser (OSS) with Mini Map, Web feeds support (RSS) and xSP framework support
    • Pre-loaded applications include Quick Office Suite, PDF reader, ZIP (for compressed files), and Dictionary
    • Organizer tools including calendar, to-do list, notes, active notes, recorder, calculator, clock, and converter
    • Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
    • 3.5mm headphone jack
    • USB 2.0 port

    Vital Statistics
    The Nokia E5-00 weighs 4.4 ounces and measures 4.5 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches. Its 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.5 hours of talk time on 3G networks (18.5 hours on standard GMS networks), and up to 705 hours (29+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, plus 850/1900/2100 3G networks (HSDPA).

    What’s in the Box
    Nokia E5-00 handset, rechargeable battery (BL-4D), charger (AC-8), 2 GB microSD card, connectivity cable (CA-101D), wired stereo headset (WH-102), user guide

    Free Worldwide Walk and Drive Navigation

    Nokia now offers its Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation application free across the globe. Drivers receive turn-by-turn voice guidance including lane assistance, traffic information (in 10 countries including the U.S.), and safety camera and speed warnings, while pedestrians will be guided on shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones in over 100 cities across the globe. And unlike other mobile navigation mapping solutions, Ovi Maps works offline–no cellular service is required.

    Driving directions.

    3D landmarks.

    Lonely Planet guide.

    Real-time weather.

    With the new Ovi Maps for mobile you get for free:

    • Maps for over 180 countries and free map updates
    • Drive and Walk navigation available in over 70 countries with real-time voice guidance
    • My Position enables you to find your current location easier and faster than ever.
    • New one box search for quicker access to finding places and addresses.
    • Save your favorite places and routes, then synchronize them with your Ovi account over the air.
    • Car navigation with voice and visual instructions, lane assistance and speed limit information. Now also with text-to-speech voice guidance.
    • Pedestrian navigation with routing through pedestrian zones and shortcuts, pathways through parks and buildings, stairways and plazas. Now with text-to-speech voice guidance.
    • Get real-time weather information including a 5-day forecast, for your current or any location found via search.
    • Lonely Planet and Michelin offer you dynamic access to the best and most relevant editorial travel content for over 1000 destinations. Find thousands of listings for sights, restaurants, hotels, shops, nightlife, and more. Look these places up on the map and get to them with Walk and Drive navigation.
    • Discover the events happening nearby your location on the map or any place found via search.
    • Share your location on Facebook–where you are, what you are up to and finish with a photo.

    No Hidden Costs

    The new version of Ovi Maps comes with all the maps and high-end, car grade navigation features you need for free and is yours to keep for the life of the smartphone. No additional licenses needed for extra countries, regions or services like traffic information or city guides. Data charges from network operators may apply.

    Voice Guidance and Traffic Information

    Turn-by-turn, voice guided navigation comes free for both drivers and pedestrians. For drivers this includes lane assistance, traffic information, safety camera, and speed warnings. For pedestrians, this includes shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones for over 100 cities around the world as well as 6,000 3D landmarks in over 200 cities to help you find exactly where you are.

    Unique Hybrid Technology

    Ovi Maps is built on an advanced technology called hybrid vector maps. Vector maps are high quality but less data intensive and allow you to continue to navigate even if you lose your network connection. This means that maps downloaded or updated across a network connection are about half the size of bulky bitmaps used by other mobile map providers. The hybrid technology ensures that, unlike other providers, any downloaded map data is stored on the device for future use.

    No Network Connection Required When Navigating

    Avoid expensive, battery-draining network connections with Nokia’s unique hybrid technology. Maps can be pre-loaded on to your Nokia smartphone so you can set Ovi Maps to offline mode, saving battery power, and the navigation system will still work. This is particularly useful for those worried about data connection costs when travelling abroad or when you are travelling through areas with little or no network coverage.

    Best Global Coverage

    You take your mobile with you wherever you go in the world so, as standard, voice guided navigation for both pedestrians and drivers is available for 74 countries in 46 different languages and there are maps for over 180 countries. This gives you the best maps with the largest global coverage for free.

    Product Description

    Discover more ways to stay connected with friends, family, business contacts and everyone important to you with the Nokia E5-00. It has everything you need to stay in touch with a variety of email and messaging options, while also helping you to take and share pics and videos, explore the web, connect through social networking, access work and personal email, navigate your day and more. The affordable Nokia E5 even manages to fit a full QWERTY keyboard into its compact, eye-catching design for quick and easy messaging on the go. Plus, there are plenty of features to make it the perfect business-focused device. Stay productive and stay in the loop with work no matter where you are with simple setup and access for your corporate email account. The Nokia E5 makes communicating with work a breeze with Mail for Exchange, the free, direct and secure corporate email solution that offers a robust desktop-like email experience right on your phone, with email, calendar, contacts and more. Plus, your work email shows up on your phone instantly, so you don?t have to wait for important emails. The Nokia E5 also features a fully integrated Microsoft Communicator Mobile client, to provide your mobile device the same great IM, contacts and usability that you enjoy on your computer. Keep in touch however you like with a variety of ways to connect to others with the Nokia E5. The home screen offers an easy visual way to view your contacts and makes it easy to organize the people you talk to most. The Nokia E5 also features one-click access to messaging as well as easy email setup and support for plenty of popular personal email services. The leading IM services have also been seamlessly integrated onto the phone. The Nokia E5 also offers free voice-guided navigation from Ovi Maps so you always know where you?re going. Plus customize your phone with thousands of available apps from Ovi Store. Connect with everyone and everything you want with the Nokia E5.

    ContourHD Helmet Camera

    Posted by admin On December - 18 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    The ContourHD helment camera is the world’s first wearable camera in full 1080p. The camera can record at either 30 or 60 frames per seconds (fps) and provides both a goggle and flat-surface (helmet) mount. The rechargable battery has a staying power of 3 hours. The helment also comes with software to enable easy downloading for viewing online. The Contour camera is rated an average of 4 stars out of 5 from 35+ buyers at Amazon.    Available Now (10% discount) at Amazon with Free Shipping.
    Cool Tech Gadgets: ContourHD 1080p Full HD Helmet Camera

    From the Manufacturer

    ContourHD1080p

    ContourHD1080p is the World’s First Full HD Wearable Camcorder to shoot and share 1080p video. Perfect for an outdoor enthusiast looking for the ultimate video quality you can configure. It features four HD settings (1080p, 960p, and two at 720p) with two frame rates (30fps and 60fps) and four configurable settings (metering, contrast, exposure, and microphone sensitivity). But, most important the ContourHD software will share your adventures in “Lifelike” 1080p video to Contour.com. With its single button operation and dual lasers for alignment, ContourHD1080p brings the biggest HD video online with the popular and easy to use ContourHD camcorder line.

    Full HD Wearable Camcorder
    ContourHD is the World’s First and Smallest wearable video camera. Its light (4 ounces) but armored aluminum body means you can capture video in any weather conditions. Its TRail mounts “slide and lock” ContourHD onto a series of mounts for your goggles, helmet, handle bars, vehicle, or anywhere else you want. Wear HD video and record your adventures hands-free!

    One Button RecordContourHD1080p
    To be operated with a pair of gloves on, ContourHD uses a single button to capture up to 8 hours of HD video to an internal MicroSD memory card (compatible up to a 16GB card). With no wires or tapes, the ContourHD helmet cam makes it easy to capture Full HD video from within the action.

    Share OnlineContourHD is a shoot to share experience including our Easy Edit software and your own account on Contour.com. Connect ContourHD to your computer, clip the best parts, and share your helmet camera adventures online in seconds.

    Key FeaturesContourHD1080p on goggles

    Amazing Video Clarity
    Big or Bigger Video
    ContourHD1080p has five video resolutions you can choose from to remember your HD adventures.

    Full HD – 1080p (1920×1280)
    Tall HD – 960p (1280×960)
    Action HD – 720p (1080×720)
    Contour HD – 720p (1080×720)
    Fast SD – WVGA (848×480)

    Framed for Speed
    If you’d rather pick your resolution by frame rate, ContourHD1080p offers two different frame rates, 30 frames per second or 60 frames per second. Now the fastest action will be butter smooth and ready to replay in s…l…o…w… motion.
    30fps – 1080p and 720p
    60fps – 720p and WVGA

    ContourHD1080pConfigurable
    ContourHD1080p gives you choices. Use the Easy Edit software to dial in your contrast (high, med or low), exposure (-4 to +4), metering (spot, center, avg), and the sensitivity of the microphone. ContourHD1080p is now the world’s most configurable HD wearable camcorder.

    Capture the Whole Scene
    At 135 degrees, the ContourHD Wearable Camcorder lens strikes the perfect balance in capturing the entire scene without over-distorting the video. Its single focus lens keeps the entire scene in focus, recording video much like you remember it.

    8 Hours of HD Video
    An all-in-one HD wearable camcorder means there are no wires or tapes. ContourHD records to a removable, internal MicroSD memory card, capturing up to 8 hours of HD video (compatible up to a 16GB Memory Card).

    With Full Audio
    We believe video from within the action is better with sound! The ContourHD microphone does its best to keep the wind noise to a minimum while keeping the sounds of the ride rich. Configure the microphone on your ContourHD1080p camera to the action sounds you want.

    Easy to Use

    Smallest in the World
    Fitting in the palm of your hand and weighing almost nothing (4.3 ounces), ContourHD is the smallest and lightest HD Wearable Camcorder in the world.

    Wearable AnywhereWearable Anywhere
    We take “wearable” seriously! With our patent-pending TRail Mounts “slide and lock” ContourHD helmet cam onto a series of mounts for your goggles, helmet, handlebars, vehicle, or anywhere else you can think of.
    One Button Record
    One Button Record
    ContourHD’s operations couldn’t be simpler. Slide the record switch forward to record and slide it back to stop. Do you need silent mode (no beeps)? We have that option too.
    Armored BodyArmored Body
    A water-resistant HD wearable camcorder for all seasons, its anodized aluminum body withstands dust, dirt, mud, and snow. It’s also shock, vibration and impact resistant.


    Dual Laser Alignment
    Have you ever seen a camera with lasers? ContourHD uses two of them and a 180° rotating lens to ensure you line up the shot every time. Turn on the lasers and rotate the lens until they are horizontal. Congratulations, you just lined up your shot.

    Rechargeable Battery
    No need for AA batteries with your ContourHD HD wearable camcorder. Powered by a removable, rechargeable battery you’ll get up to 4 hours HD video with either model.

    Click to Share Online with a Mac and a PC
    The included Easy Edit software makes it simple to import your videos from the camera, clip out the best parts, and post them to Contour.com. Show your friends what you did and earn props from the community.

    Software:
    Easy Edit: Import, Watch, and Share YOUR HD videos with the world.

    The perfect complement to your wearable camcorder, the included Easy Edit software takes the work out of publishing your high definition adventures online.

    Import with Ease
    Use the USB cable to connect your ContourHD, select “Import,” and we’ll have your videos downloaded to your computer, added to the folder of your choice, and ready to be played on your computer in a matter of minutes

    Watch in Widescreen
    Your videos play in a widescreen or full screen format with controls to stop, start, and fast-forward to find your favorite parts.
    *Note: HD Video requires a quality graphics card to play smoothly

    Clip the Best Parts
    Find the best part of your video, select the “Set Start” button at the beginning of the clip, the “Set Stop” button at the end, and wrap it up with the “Finish” button. Congratulations, you just clipped your video.

    Add Your Tags
    Be the producer and enter the title, date, tags, description, and epic location of your video. Now your videos will play on Contour.com next to a beautiful map and be searchable by fellow enthusiasts.

    Click to Share Online
    Publishing your videos to Contour.com takes a single click…”Share.” Even if you drop your internet connection in the middle of the upload, the Easy Edit software will remember where you left off and continue from the same spot.

    Specs:

    Video

    Video Resolutions
    Window Size Frame Rate Record
    Full HD – 1080p 1920×1080 pixels 30fps 15min/GB
    Tall HD – 960p 1280×960 pixels 30fps 15min/GB
    Action HD – 720p 1280×720 pixels 60fps 15min/GB
    Contour HD – 720p 1280×720 pixels 30fps 30min/GB
    Fast SD – WVGA 848×480 pixels 60fps 30min/GB

    Details
    5 Megapixel Sensor
    Codec: H.264 (AAC audio)
    File Type: .mov

    Audio
    Internal Microphone
    AAC Audio Compression

    Lens
    135o – 960p and 720p
    110o – 1080p and WVGA

    Memory
    Removable MicroSD
    SDHC compatible
    Capacity: 16GB (2GB included)

    Battery & Power
    Removable Lithium-Ion Battery
    Record Time: Up to 4 hours
    Charge via USB to Computer or chargers (sold separately)
    Charge Time: 4 hours (average)

    Body
    Water Resistant
    Aluminum and Fiberglass Body
    Compatible with TRail Mount System

    Easy Edit Software
    Compatible with:
    Mac (10.4, 10.5, & 10.6)
    Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7)
    Videos Download via USB 2.0

    Whats In the Box?

    • ContourHD Camera
    • MicroSD Card (2GB)
    • Goggle Mount
    • Flat Surface Mount
    • Extra Adhesive
    • Rechargeable Battery (3hrs)
    • USB Cable

    Product Description

    A water-resistant camera for all seasons, its light (4.3 ounces/123 grams) anodized aluminum body withstands dust, dirt, mud, and snow. It is also shock, vibration and impact resistant.

    Lego Holiday Train

    Posted by admin On December - 17 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    This Lego holiday train set has not been seen in any of the toy stores that I have visited recently, so it may be a discontinued product. I own several Lego train sets and have been impressed by its cool engineering features – the train runs very smoothly. As of this post, there were 2 sets left and be warned that it may not be delivered by Christmas. The Lego Holiday Train set is rated an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 from 9 buyers at Amazon.    Available Now at Amazon.
    Cool Tech Gadgets: Lego Holiday Train Set

    From the Manufacturer

    All aboard for holiday adventure! Ride the rails to holiday fun with this exclusive train set! This cheerful train is all decked out for the season in red, white and green, with festive lights, holly, and good tidings galore. With four passengers and three crew, the Holiday Train is sure to make your family’s holiday wishes come true.

    Product Description

    Ride the rails to holiday fun with this exclusive train set. This cheerful train is all decked out for the season in red, white and green, with festive lights, holly, and good tidings galore. With four passengers and a crew of three, the Holiday Train is sure to make your child’s holiday wishes come true.Complete train measures over 45″ long and includes a holiday-themed locomotive, tender, passenger car with removable roof, Christmas tree carrier, caboose, and best of all, a long open freight car overflowing with gifts for the seven included LEGO mini-figures: two engineers, one railroad worker and four passengers. 965 pieces total. Requires 9-volt train motor and 9-volt speed regulator. Motor, speed regulator and tracks are all sold separately.

    Product Features

    • Developed in co-operation between consumer requests, fans and LEGO designers
    • Complete train measures over 45″ (115 cm) long and includes a holiday-themed locomotive, tender, passenger car with removable roof
    • Set features 7 minifigures, including 2 engineers, 1 railroad worker and 4 passengers, plus loads of special elements for a total of 965 pieces
    • This train can be motorized with a #10153 9v Train Motor and #4548 9v Speed Regulator
    • Motor, speed regulator and tracks are all sold separately

    XM XDRC2V1 XpressRCi

    Posted by admin On December - 15 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    Below is a great budget alternative for those who want satellite (Sirius, XM) radio capability without purchasing a new automobile :-) . As many of you who enjoy satellite radio, it is a great diversion for the long hours in traffic. The radio includes do-it-yourself instructions for installing it into your vehicle and is rated an average of 4 stars out of 5 from 17 buyers at Amazon.    Available Now (27% Discount) at Amazon.
    Cool Tech Gadgets: XM XDRC2V1 XpressRCi

    Amazon.com Product Description

    With the XM XpressRCi, it’s easy to enjoy satellite radio in any vehicle. Do-it-yourself installation with PowerConnect is quick and effortless, and the large split-screen color display and other advanced features let you get the most from your satellite radio. You can pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio; get alerts when your favorite artists, songs, and sport teams are playing on live radio; and use the real-time program guide to browse programs and artists playing on other channels without having to change the channel. Note: SIRIUS|XM Satellite Radio is a subscription service, see below for details.

    With the XM XpressRCi, it’s easy to enjoy satellite radio in any vehicle. Click to enlarge.

    Enjoy Satellite Radio in Any Vehicle

    Hear More of What You Love … Effortlessly
    SIRIUS|XM Radio delivers subscribers over 170 channels of commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, and weather, covering the entire continental U.S. via seamless satellite transmission.

    Please note that XM Radio is a paid subscription service, and a plan is not included with this radio. You will need to select and purchase an XM subscription plan to activate the radio before use.

    Split the screen to simultaneously view what’s playing on the current channel and up to three other channels.
    Hardware is included for dash or vent mounting.
    The color-coded vehicle dock makes it simple to connect.

    Complete PowerConnect Vehicle Kit Included
    The revolutionary SIRIUS|XM PowerConnect FM Transmitter works through your vehicle’s radio–all mounting accessories are included; just plug it into your vehicle’s power adapter socket and you’re good to go. The color-coded vehicle dock makes it simple to connect, and if your vehicle features a standard 3.5-mm auxiliary input, you’ve got a wired option rather than using the FM radio route. As for mounting, both vent and dash mounts are provided to suit your preference/requirements.

    Vibrant Color Display
    View artist name, song title, and channel information on a display with stylish color backgrounds and graphics.

    Split Screen Display Mode
    Split the screen to simultaneously view what’s playing on the current channel and up to three other channels, or view what’s playing on the current channel and the last channel you were listening to at the same time.

    Enhanced Real-time Channel Guide
    Browse programs, artists, and songs playing on other channels without having to change the channel you are on.

    Pause and Replay
    Want to hear a song again? Miss a detail on a newscast, or have to leave the car on an errand? The XpressRCi lets you pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio, so you never miss a beat.

    Don’t Miss Your Favorite Teams and Artists
    TuneSelect and GameSelect alert you whenever your favorite artists, songs, or sports teams are playing on any XM channel.

    When a match is found for an entry in your TuneSelect or GameSelect list, you’ll be prompted with audio and a displayed alert. From there, you can immediately tune the channel on which the song or game is playing.

    Save That Song
    The unit’s SongSaver feature lets you store up to 10 songs so you can listen to them later.

    Stock Ticker
    Track the price and daily movement of your favorite stocks.

    Universal Docking Capability
    The XpressRCi features universal docking capability, allowing you to add accessories to use it in your home, office, additional vehicles, or even outdoors.

    What’s in the Box

    XpressRCi Radio, PowerConnect vehicle dock, PowerConnect power adapter, remote control, aux-in cable, vent and dash mounting accessories, quick start guide, and user’s guide.

    Product Description

    With the XM XpressRCi, it’s easy to enjoy Satellite Radio in any vehicle. Do-It-Yourself Installation with PowerConnect is quick and effortless. The large split-screen color display and other advanced features let you get the most from your Satellite Radio. You can pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio; get alerts when your favorite artists, songs and sport teams are playing on live radio; and use the real-time program guide to browse programs and artists playing on other channels without having to change the channel. Add accessories to enjoy XM XpressRCi in the home, office or anywhere in between. XM XpressRCi Features: •Revolutionary SIRIUS|XM PowerConnect™ FM Transmitter works through your vehicle’s radio – just plug it into your vehicle’s power adapter socket. The color-coded Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect. •Customize the large split-screen display to see what’s playing on up to four channels at the same time. •Pause, rewind and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio. •Be alerted when your favorite artists/songs are playing on live radio. •View your favorite teams’ scores/stats and get alerts when they’re playing. •View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large color display, with dynamic color background art and graphics. •Browse programs, artists, and songs playing on other channels without having to change the channel. •Store up to 10 of your favorite songs to listen to later. •Save and enjoy fast access to up to 10 of your favorite channels. •Complete Vehicle Kit included. •Universal docking capability – add accessories for your home, office, additional vehicles or even outdoors.

    Gran Turismo 5 (PS3)

    Posted by admin On December - 13 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    In development for over 5 years, Sony recently released Gran Turismo 5 in late November for the Playstation 3. I saw my kids play this game and the graphics are awesome. For a detailed review of the game playing features, click here. The Gran Turismo series is one of Sony’s landmark games that has popularized the playstation console, and recent reviews indicate this fifth generation release to be another winner. The game is already rated an average of 4 stars out of 5 from 170+ buyers at Amazon. Available Now (10% Discount) with Free Shipping at Amazon.

    Cool Gadgets: Gran Turismo 5 (PS3)

    Amazon.com Product Description

    The next installment of the award-winning Gran Turismo simulation racing franchise, Gran Turismo 5, is designed for play exclusively to the PlayStation 3 system. Known for its signature beauty and precision, this highly anticipated racer showcases new jaw-dropping cars, real-life tracks, and diverse racing styles. Gran Turismo 5 promises to deliver exciting advancements to the series, and in the process deliver in the most comprehensive racing experience ever.

    Gran Turismo 5 game logo

    The Real Driving Simulator is Here
    True to its pedigree, Gran Turismo 5 takes the GT series, as well as the simulation racing genre as a whole, to a whole new level. The game features over 1,000 realistically rendered cars. This is nearly 300 more than were included in GT4 for PlayStation 2, and literally several hundred more than what was available in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, the first GT game variation developed for PS3. This tremendous list includes standard categories of vehicles, including stock cars, tuned pre tuned vehicles and tunables, but keeping with modern automotive technology GT5 also includes the latest, hybrid and electric car models. Just like any car, these can be raced, but as with their real-life cousins, players can also do things with these cars like monitor battery power as related to speed and other car usage. In addition, GT 5 features over 20 courses, more than 60 variations, a new physics engine allowing for realistic damage, a new in-cockpit view, HD support, and much more.

    Camera angle from inside the cockpit in Gran Turismo 5
    The Real Driving Simulator on your PS3.
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    Multiple Play Modes
    Local play options in Gran Turismo 5 include both a single player and split screen two-player arcade mode. GT Mode includes world map, my garage for storing your rides, car dealer, tuning shop, championship race, and license test. Online support through the PlayStation Network includes multiplayer support for up to 16-player races, an open lobby, text/voice chat, private room, online photo album, online replay album, and the ability to export replays to YouTube.

    Key Game Features

    • 1,000 Vehicles – 170 Premium new models, including hybrids and EVs, and 830 kinds of standard models similar to those seen in previous games.
    • Plenty of Courses – Rip it up in more than 20 courses, more than 60 layouts.
    • New Physics – The in-game physics system simulation is brand new to the series, and allows for greater realism and damage.
    • Arcade Mode – Allows for single race functionality and 2-player battle.
    • GT Mode Features – World Map, My Garage, Car Dealer, Tuning Shop, Car Washes/Oil Change, Race Championship (Series system, point system), License Test.
    • Online Features – 16-player support, Open Lobby, Text / Voice Chat, Private rooms, Online Photo Album, Online Replay Album, YouTube replay output.
    • Photo Mode – Photo Drive and Photo stage.
    • Gran Turismo TV – Video output to a PSP or PSP Go, Progressive Download, Improved user interface, continuous play for videos.
    • Sound Features – Custom soundtracks pulled from your PS3 hard-drive; Dolby Digital 5.1 and 7.1.

    Additional Screenshots:

    Two Ferraris playing follow the leader around a tight turn in Gran Turismo 5
    1,000 powerful cars.
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    Two cars spinning out and taking damage in Gran Turismo 5
    Realistic damage.
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    Multiplayer race in Gran Turismo 5
    16-player online support.
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    Urban track location in Gran Turismo 5
    Real locations and tracks.
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    Product Description

    Gran Turismo returns with the most realistic and complete racing experience. An unprecedented collection of over 1,000 meticulously detailed cars, complete with robust online racing and community features, and just about every style of racing imaginable – all in Gran Turismo’s signature cutting-edge graphics.

    Lego Star Wars (Wii)

    Posted by igadget On December - 10 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

    On day 11 of Amazon’s daily video games (click here), the theme is “kids playtime.”   One of the cool Wii games offered for $14.99 USD is the “Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga” title (note that this is just one of 58 deals offered by Amazon today).  I originally purchased this game for $39.99 USD. My kids are both Lego and Star Wars fan, and this is one of their favorite games.   The Wii Lego Star Wars is rated an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 by 340+ Amazon buyers.   Available Now (25% Discount) at Amazon with Free Standard Shipping.

    Cool Tech Gadgets: Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga

    Product Features

    Platform: Nintendo Wii
    • Play through the events of all 6 Star Wars movies in 1 videogame for the first time ever
    • Solve puzzles that encourage creative thinking through the use of teamwork and unique building situations
    • New characters bring the total count to over 160; upgraded Character Customizer
    • Enhanced Force powers; new power-ups; new Challenge mode; revamped levels
    • Wii version provides motion-sensitive inputs for exciting new ways to control the LEGO Star Wars characters

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