Saturday, December 13, 2008

HDTV Wallmounting Instructions

So your brand new HDTV screen has arrived. Exciting stuff, but at the moment it's sitting in its box - not so great when you've got a box set of your favourite series to watch. You need that screen up on the wall pronto, so here are some top tips for wall mounting:

1. If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing properly, and that's especially true for wall mounting. Give yourself a few hours. Professionals can have HDTVs up in around two hours but it takes a little longer for non-experts. If you'd feel more comfortable getting a pro to do it, go for it. Better than ending up with a smashed or crooked screen%u2026

2. Ask a friend to help. Two sets of hands are better than one, particularly as it can be heavy work.

3. Get some tools. You'll need a tape measure, a drywall saw, power drill, and a stud finder. Stud finders locate the wooden framing within the walls that you'll be screwing into. Without this, your HDTV won't be securely fixed and may fall down.

4. You're almost ready to start, but make sure you check your home insurance in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.

5. The first step is selecting the mount you'll use. Some manufacturers offer mounts on top of the price of the HDTV and this is worth getting as it saves shopping around. If the manufacturer of your model doesn't provide this, make sure you get one that is suitable for your TV. Expect to pay anything from £20 to £100 depending on the size of your model and quality of mount. You get what you pay for, so go as expensive as you can. Some mounts can be tilted which is great for positioning and reducing glare.

6. Next step is selecting where you want your TV to go. This depends very much on the layout of your room and your personal preferences, but HDTV screens look great above fireplaces and on large expanses of wall. Be aware of where outside light will fall though, as reflections can be annoying. Experiment with holding the screen in a few positions to see which you like best.

7. Exact positioning of the mount is down to personal preference again, but it's best not to mount it too high (unless you want to be craning your neck%u2026) Try out different positions and go for the one that allows for most natural viewing. This will most probably be at your eye level or a little higher. If you need to mount it higher for logistical reasons, invest in a tilting mount.

8. Now you have to consider aesthetics. Cables can spoil the look of your new unit so they'll need to be hidden. One option is to cut a hole behind the screen and feed the cables through, but this often isn't possible so you might need to get an electrician to install an AC outlet.

9. Nearly done. The last thing you have to do is make sure all your cables are plugged in before you mount the screen. This will save taking it off the wall again once it's up. When everything is in place, all that's left is to switch on, sit down, and enjoy that box set!


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Friday, December 12, 2008

Movado Watches On Sale

Movado Watches On Sale : Now is the time of year when anticipation builds more with each passing day. It's also the time of year when Movado Watches have scores of fantastic sale happening all at once. There is no better way to celebrate the season than with a mashup of daily anticipation and fabulous sale!


Mavodo watches

Monday, November 17, 2008

Samsung DTBH260F

Samsung DTBH260F


Samsung brings you great flexibility for delivering free over-the-air digital television signals to a DTV-ready television or DTV-capable computer monitors. Award-winning Samsung technology easily tunes and decodes all 18 ATSC Table 3 broadcast formats. With the Samsung DTB-H260F, you can view HDTV, SDTV, and listen to Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio through your audio system.


Samsung solves output worries with a wide selection of output options including 1080i, 720p or 480p/i DTV formats, and connection options including HDMI, component, composite, analog stereo audio, and Dolby Digital optical. Attractive styling and affordable pricing make the Samsung DTB-H260F a perfect solution.


Useful Link : Samsung DTBH260F

Friday, September 26, 2008

Sanyo VPC-E2 / Sanyo E2

Sanyo vpc e2


Stop fussing with bulky underwater housing. The sanyo e2 Waterproof Digital CameraCorder captures both high-resolution 8-megapixel digital still photos and high quality video underwater. It is pocket-sized, so it's perfect for the beach or on the ski slopes. This unique CameraCorder also offers face detection for both still photos and video and is designed to easily upload video to social networking websites such as YouTube and portable digital media players such as the iPod Video.

Full motion video up to 1.25 hours on an SD card and up to 10 hours on an 8 GB SDHC card (TV-HQ mode) Face detection - up to 12 faces for still photos and 6 faces for video Ergonomic design for single-handed operation Uses SD/SDHC memory card Simultaneous still image capture while shooting video Underwater mode for better color in underwater photos and video Digital Image stabilizer Full-range digital stereo recording In-camera editing MPEG4 video files can be directly imported into iTunes and transferred to video-capable iPod, and other portable digital media players Web-mode for simple sharing to Web sites such as YouTube and portable media players such as the iPod video Super fast start-up @ approx 1.7 seconds Taking navigation for first-time users Simple or sophisticated menu options Sequential photos up to 10 photos@ 5fps Connectivity to TV, VCR, DVD Recorder and/or PC Includes Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 for movie editing and DVD authoring Lightweight (258 grams/9.03 ounces including battery and SD card) Lithium-ion battery and charger


Customer Reviews

Before purchasing E2 I was torn between E1 and E2 but decided to go with a new model. There were no reviews on E2 other than a single one for Euro/Japanese/Canadian version of E2 called CA8 and that review blasted the camera's new sensor. Nevertheless, with Amazon's liberal return policy, I decided to take my chance and to get E2 instead of E1. After all, it is a second generation of this waterproof camera, and I thought the second generation is typically better.

If you are trying to decide between E1 and E2, here are the major differences:

The most obvious is a change of sensor.
E1 uses 6MP CCD 1/2.5 sensor
E2 uses 8MP CMOS 1/2.5 sensor.

E2 adds a 60 frames per second movie option (E1 was limited to 30 frames per second)

E2 adds face recognition mode. E1 has no such face detection mode

E2 adds a dedicated 'underwater' mode among several others. E1 did not have a specific 'underwater' mode.

First, I tried both the new 60 frames per second mode and the old 30 frames per second mode and I decided that I will be using 30 frames per second, I actually like the quality of 30fps mode better.

I then tried the photography mode. I took most photographs inside in tricky low-light incandescent and florescent light conditions, because I know these give ANY camera, including DSLRs such as my Canon 40D $1300 camera, the most problems. I upped the ISO to 200 and then to 400. You can see samples I posted here. BTW the macro mode on this baby goes to 1 cm!!!! I don't know if E1 had such super-macro to 1 cm. I found the photo quality acceptable and similar to that of other point-and-shoots using the same 1/2.5 and similar sensors. I felt that ISO400 was acceptable. I have not tried ISO 800 and 1600 yet.

E2 has following ISO range: in photo mode 50-1600
in video mode: 100-3200 in high sensitivity mode (3200 I don't believe you can select, but it does it).

The image stabilization feature is tricky, it is EIS, Electronic Image Stabilization, not Optical Image Stabilization, so when you use it, it crops a little bit on sides of your video and photographs, depending on which mode of EIS you use.

The sound is stereo and the quality is acceptable. The camera is tiny btw, I fit mine in case logic case I had from my Canon A75 camera.

I tried this camera underwater in my pool, both video and photographs. All worked fine, even shoots photographs with flash underwater, which makes for very freaky results.

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Finally, some people complained that Sanyo has their own unique USB cable which is a pain if you lose it or don't have it with you, and cannot read it in ordinary card reader. WRONG. I did not even bother taking the proprietary Sanyo USB cable from camera packaging. The card works easily in my HP (windows vista) desktop's card reader. I downloaded PICASA 3 which I recommend. Picasa 3 will find, download, and play all photos and every video you shoot with this camera easily and quickly, just take the SD card, put it in your card reader and Picasa will do the rest. Very easy, so don't need to bother with this cable that comes with it.

Problems: Battery life is not impressive. Battery is tiny. I am used to Fuji F30's 500 shots per charge. This battery sucks. I charged the battery fully. I then took 80 photographs (some with flash), 4 or 5 2-minute videos and my battery showed 70% gone. You need a second battery, and hopefully there are some with more juice in it that the Sanyo one that comes with the camera.

I also wish the lens would start at 28mm and not 38mm as it would make easier to take pictures/videos of oneself without need to stretch your body away from the camera. Also my belief is that the flash only operates in photo mode and not in video mode. However, it is much better than its only competitor, Panasonic SW20, which does not have any flash at all


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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Garmin 775T GPS

Garmin 775t


The n?vi 775T comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps from Navteq for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico as well as Europe. This European version even includes a preloaded safety camera database containing the location of cameras for parts of Europe. This map database features millions of points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.


Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location.


The nuvi 755T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. It also comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for North America and Europe. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. It features 3D buildings, lane assist and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. Take advantage of Garmin's first premium traffic service without subscription fees. 3D navigation with lane assist provides drivers a clear picture of what lies ahead on their route, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Some areas even offer a 3D view of buildings. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Auto time zone will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Garmin Connect Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Easy-to-use, Touchscreen interface Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun, and customized icons Dimensions - Width 4.8 x Height 3.0 x Depth 0.08 (12.2x7.6x2.0cm) Weight - 6.48 ounces (183.8 grams)


The Garmin nuvi 7x5 Series



  • Garmin 755T: North American maps, GTM 20 traffic receiver with lifetime traffic
  • Garmin 765T: Adds Bluetooth handsfree communication; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic
  • Garmin 775T: Pre-loaded European and North American maps; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic, Bluetooth
  • garmin 785T: Adds enhanced MSN Direct traffic receiver; includes North American maps and Bluetooth

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Fuji Z200FD / Fuji Z200 10MP | Fujifilm FinePix

Fuji z200fdFuji z200fd


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The sleek, flat body of the Fuji Z200FD conceals a full 10-Megapixel of high-resolution imaging performance, giving you the flexibility to enlarge and crop your favorite pictures without sacrificing image quality. The advanced Face Detection can simultaneously recognize up to 10 faces in a photo. The Face Detection Self-Timer automatically sets off after the number and position of faces in a scene are detected, snapping the photo at the right moment, with all the faces in focus and properly exposed. Couple Timer waits until two faces are close together in the frame. Select "Near", "Close-up" or "Super-Close" depending on the level of intimacy you're aiming for. Fuji Z200FD : Group Timer mode gives you time to get into position as it waits until the faces are detected in the frame. You can select up to 4 faces and enjoy the moment, ready to be captured. Blog Mode automatically resizes and edits your photo for easy posting, eliminating the need to use a PC to optimize images for the web. Auction Mode combines multiple photos into a single image, ready for easy uploading to auction sites. Fuji Z200 : Preset folders let you save and organize your photos for quick retrieval or instant slide shows. Personal photos can be stored in a password-protected folder labeled "Private". Dual Image Stabilization - Automatically readjusts, calculating camera shakes, while high sensitivity boosts shutter speed to freeze movement Micro Thumbnail View - Navigate, view and select from up to 100 photos, displayed in a 10x10 array Scene Positions - Natural Light, with Flash, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, and Auction Dimensions - Width 3.6 x Height 2.2 x Depth 0.8 (92.0x55.7x20.0mm) Weight - 4.7-ounces (134 grams)

Friday, September 19, 2008

Garmin 765T GPS Navigator with Bluetooth

 Garmin 765t
Check Price : Garmin 765T


The nuvi 765T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. It features 3D buildings, lane assist and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. Take advantage of Garmin's first premium traffic service without subscription fees. 3D navigation with lane assist provides drivers a clear picture of what lies ahead on their route, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Some ar even offer a 3D view of buildings. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Auto time zone will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Garmin Connect Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Easy-to-use, Touchscreen interface Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun, and customized icons Dimensions - Width 4.8 x Height 3.0 x Depth 0.08 (12.2x7.6x2.0cm) Weight - 6.48 ounces (183.8 grams)


The Garmin nuvi 7x5 Series



  • Garmin 755T: North American maps, GTM 20 traffic receiver with lifetime traffic

  • Garmin 765T: Adds Bluetooth handsfree communication; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic

  • Garmin 775T: Pre-loaded European and North American maps; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic, Bluetooth

  • garmin 785T: Adds enhanced MSN Direct traffic receiver; includes North American maps and Bluetooth

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Garmin 755T GPS Navigator

Garmin 755t gps


Garmin continues to build up its n?vi 7xx series portable GPS navigators with its n?vi 755T, which adds a number of handy routing and communication features to an already impressive list of specs, including a 4.3-inch widescreen display, text-to-speech capabilities, media player, and FM transmitter for transmitting audio--including directions and MP3 music and audiobooks--from the device to your car radio.


New to the n?vi 7x5 lineup is Garmin's HotFix satellite prediction (which locates your position quickly and precisely), Lane Assist (which provides lane guidance and junction views when possible), automatic time zone transitioning, and 3D Building views as well as Garmin Connect Photos to help you visually ascertain your position. Additionally, the n?vi 755T includes free real-time traffic updates from Navteq (for the life of the device) via the included GTM 20 traffic receiver.


As with all n?vis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for North America (United States, Canada and Puerto Rico) with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. The Garmin n?vi 7x5 line features three other models


The bright, 4.3-inch touchscreen display gives is anti-glare for ease of viewing during the day and automatically changes its color profile for easy viewing at night or in dim light. It offers 2d or 3D perspective views. The widescreen format gives you 70 percent more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat


 The Garmin n?vi 7x5 Series



  • Garmin 755T: North American maps, GTM 20 traffic receiver with lifetime traffic

  • Garmin 765T: Adds Bluetooth handsfree communication; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic

  • Garmin 775T: Pre-loaded European and North American maps; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic, Bluetooth

  • garmin 785T: Adds enhanced MSN Direct traffic receiver; includes North American maps and Bluetooth

Monday, September 15, 2008

Apple iPod Touch 2nd Generation

Apple ipod touch 2nd generationThe iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies--including a Multi-Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics--and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. It comes in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB models with new volume controls and a built-in speaker. Play hours of music. Create a Genius Playlist of songs that go great together. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Browse YouTube videos. And shop the App Store for games and applications.


Now, Apple also launched new iPod nono 4th Generation, and iPod Classic 7th Generation. You can view these product through bellow links.


ipod 120gb ipod nano 16gb ipod nano 4th ipod touch 2nd


Customer Reviews


The iPod Touch debuted only one year ago, and this is the first update. I was excited to pick up the new iPod Touch at the Apple Store because I had never owned a first generation, though I do own iPhones.

I want to concentrate primarily on the new features:

First, physical volume buttons are now placed on the side of the iPod Touch as they are on the iPhone. This is very convenient. It allows you to adjust the volume of your music, without having to pull the entire device out of your pocket and activate the screen. A time saver.

Second, many people requested a built-in speaker for the iPod Touch like is available on the iPhone. Apple listened. However, there is one important point to make on this! The iPod Touch is incredibly small, and Apple is forced to put an incredibly small speaker. The speaker in the iPod Touch sounds worst than the speaker in the iPhone. I have compared it side by side, and it's fairly significant, and the iPhone speaker isn't that great to begin with. However, in a quiet room, the speaker is still useful for previewing a song you might want to buy, or for playing games. However, still, if you want great sound, you need to connect your headphones.

Genius - This new feature is really surprisingly good. When you're listening to a song you enjoy, select the genius option. It will create a playlist for you, with songs that go together nicely with the one you started with. It helps you rediscover great music from your collection with a playlist suited to the mood you're in. I didn't think it would do a good job compiling this list, but it has been quite impressive.

Applications - It's great to have the ability to buy (or get some free) applications right on the iPod Touch. Furthermore, with the software update this new iPod Touch comes with, the Application installation process is so much smoother than it had been even on my iPhone. It now works how you want it to, seamlessly. I like having a weather application that includes doppler radar images, and that is free. I also have several games on it. There is a great variety of applications available from hundreds of third-parties right on the iPod itself, so you are certain to find something that interests you. I really like the new release of Spore, for the iPod Touch and iPhone. Apple is really pushing the games and quietly suggest they are challenging Nintendo and Sony. They are innovative and interesting games, but I think they have a ways to go, to challenge those game makers.

Nike + is now built in too, so if you have the shoes and the puck, the iPod Touch is ready to receive the data from it. Battery life is improved to 36 hours audio and 6 hours video according to Apple. I find the audio number fairly accurate if you don't light up the display much, but the video number is a slight bit harder to achieve.

Of course, the new ipod Touch does look and feel even better than the first generation, from my small experiences with the previous one. I also think it feels cooler than my iPhones, but obviously your interpretation may very. I like the metal back on the iPod Touch. It looks classy, though it is prone to scratches.

One of my favorite features continues to be, when in my home on Wi-Fi, to reach down for the Touch, use Safari web browser and look something up. It's great.

Overall, it was a solid update for the iPod Touch. I wish the speaker could be better on it, but I believe that is due to the physical restrictions of the small device. I could have knocked it to four stars for that, but I think most people realize a built in speaker isn't the way you want to listen to most audio on an iPod to begin with. I'm impressed by the second generation iPod Touch, and I think with the third party applications getting better and becoming more popular, more people will consider the Touch.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black

Apple ipod 120gb


Now you can take it with you. All of it. Available in a 120 GB model that holds up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination, the new iPod classic fills your pocket with sight and sound. Available in quintessential silver or striking new black, iPod classic catches your eye with its sleek, all-metal enclosure composed of anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel. The new Genius Playlist feature creates an on-the-fly playlist of tracks in your library that go great with the song you're listening to. And Cover Flow lets you flip through your music by album artwork. Discovering new music, movies, TV shows, games, audiobooks, and podcasts is easy on the iTunes Store. Even rent a movie from iTunes and watch it on the go. To get everything into your pocket, just connect iPod classic to your Mac or PC, and iTunes transfers your music and more in one seamless sync.


Customer Reviews


The updated iPod Classic was probably the least exciting of the new iPods announced in the September 2008 update, but that does not mean it should be dismissed.

I own the 160 GB iPod Classic that has now been discontinued, but there are few differences (perhaps the biggest being the much slimmer shape of this 120 model), and I did get to check this updated 120 GB version out at the store, when picking up the new nano and touch.

Firstly, the 120 GB version is again smaller than the largest capacity available last year, but it is a single platter hard drive, which allows it to maintain the slim shape of the 80 GB version from last year. More storage, a hundred dollars less, and just as small. That is progress despite calls from others that the classic isn't exciting. It still serves its purpose as the original iPod idea. Big capacity in a simple to use device.

Next, the software has been slightly updated on the iPod Classic. It now includes Genius, like iTunes and the other new iPods. This allows you, when on a song you enjoy, to select the genius feature. The iPod will then compile a list of songs (playlist), which goes together with the original song you were listening to. This helps you rediscover music in your library, with a playlist to fit your mood at the time. I have been using the genius feature for a few days now, and it is impressive the way it compiles these playlists. I was skeptical, but overall, it does a good job. Furthermore, as another review mentioned, the iPod does seem more responsive with this update from what I saw at the store compared to my original 160 GB iPod Classic. Some speculation has been that the older iPod Classics will receive the software update of this new one, but I'm not holding my breath on that.

Overall, the original iPod concept was so good, and that is why the iPod Classic is still a solid choice for a music and media player. It will hold thousands and thousands of songs (up to 30,000 according to Apple at 128 bitrate). I also backup some important files to my iPod Classic, in disk mode, so that I have that additional extra copy of my most vital files. When you have such a large iPod, you can do that. It shouldn't be forgotten either that while the display of the iPod Classic isn't as good as the iPod Touch or iPhone, it is still quite good and you can play music videos, TV shows, and movies purchased on the iTunes Store.

Battery life for this new 120 GB model improved over the 80GB model from last year. Apple now estimates it at 36 hours audio and 6 hours video.

I'd recommend the iPod Classic without hesitation, to those who have more than 8 or 16 GBs of music in their iTunes library and want to carry their entire collection. Furthermore, if you have videos and video podcasts you want to always carry with you, again, you can't beat the storage. I have the lower capacity flash devices as well, but the big hard drive based iPod Classic continues to play an important role in my iPod Collection.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Zune 120GB / Zune 120 GB

Zune 120gb


Massive capacity in a deluxe device that delivers uncompromised audio and video quality, the Zune 120 GB can fit a huge collection and still have room for videos, podcasts, and more. This major player hooks up with innovative discovery features like Buy from FM and wireless sharing, so you never stop gobbling tunes. It holds up to 30,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 375 hours of video.


zune 120gb


Customer Reviews

Getting Pretty Close 2 PERFECTION!!!!

I actually wanted to rate this thing 4.5 Stars. But that option was not allowed. I just picked this up at my local Target and i must say it's a great device. I had the 80GB Zune & traded it in for the 120. This is essentially the same device nothing major has been done to it. The exterior is a really minor face lift. Inside are some new quirky features that have been added in such as purchasing songs from the radio etc. I do love the Zune interface its one of the best. I love the touch/scroll wheel as well. It has the best of both worlds type of feel to it. Also i reserved my right to give this device 5 stars because it still has the clunky software and if the software update over the weekend proves to be the finishing touch that will make this MP3 player awesome i will revise my review. I know some people hate iTunes & some people love it. I think iTunes is great and its very user friendly and customization is beyond simple. Other then that, the Zune software at this time is really bad. Ironically the V1 software was actually better and as many people know the shocking thing is that this MSFT product isn't even compatible with its own MSFT Windows Media Player (Ironic huh?). Also i do wish the battery life was the same as the iPod. I always carry my USB charger with me to avoid losing battery power when traveling around. But with the gorgeous huge screen that rivals the iPod Touch and extra memory this MP3 is pretty close to being almost flawless. Hopefully with the right word of mouth, a better software upgrade, and some advertising Zune will soon become a household name =)

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Kodak M1063 / Kodak EasyShare M1063

Kodak M1063


The M1063 is packed with features to give you great looking pictures. It's simple-to-use and comes in stylish colors, and with optional fun accessories. This small camera is designed to fit your pocket as well as your budget. For great shots of friends and family, face detection technology locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings. Blur reduction technology reduces blur caused by camera shake, subject movement, or fast-action situations. Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. Print better, brighter pictures using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology. The M1063 is part of the Kodak EasyShare System so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share. Have a picture you want to share? Tag it using the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later. Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close without filling up your internal memory. White Balance - Auto, semi-auto (daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade) Burst Modes - Single shot, self-timer (2 or 10 sec.), two-shots self-timer, and burst 3 shot Scene modes - Portrait, sports, landscape, close up, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight, blur reduction, and high ISO Dimensions - Width 3.6 Height 2.2 Depth 0.8 (915721mm) Weight - 4.4 ounces (125 grams) without battery and memory card

Monday, August 18, 2008

Nikon S60 / Nikon Coolpix S60

Nikon s60


Promotion Page : Nikon S60


Nikon’s sleek, sexy Coolpix S60 combines 10.0 effective megapixels with an amazing 3.5-inch high-resolution, customizable touch-panel LCD that makes composing and sharing pictures easy. The Coolpix S60 has a 5x Zoom-Nikkor glass lens and, combined with Nikon’s Optical VR Image Stabilization system, gets you sharp pictures throughout the zoom range. In addition, Nikon’s EXPEED image processor is optimized for the Coolpix S60 and will ensure high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Use the camera’s HDMI capability to take pictures in 16:9 format and display them in an HD Pictmotion slide show, with music, on your HD television!

Coolpix S60 Highlights

10.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches.

5x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens lets you zoom in on all the action.

Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake.

New beautiful, bright 3.5-inch touch-panel LCD offers a 170-degree wide angle of view and enables easy access to all the camera controls without the conventional series of buttons to push.

Customizable touch-panel display enables easy operation with a choice of three different Home displays, plus allows you to write a personal message on your photos with the included stylus pen.

Slim, stylish, metal wave surface design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse!

Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200 allows you to keep shooting, even in lower light without having to use flash.

New Scene Auto Mode will automatically a scene and adjust the cameras settings.

Smile Shutter and Blink Warning makes sure you’ll always catch the decisive moment when your subject smiles and blink warning will let you know when your subjects eyes are closed so you can retake your picture.




Product Description
The Nikon Coolpix S60 - A Touch of Style digital at your fingertips


Nikon's sleek, sexy Coolpix S60 combines 10.0 effective megapixels with an amazing 3.5-inch High Resolution customizable TOUCH PANEL LCD that makes composing and sharing pictures easy. The Coolpix S60 has a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens and combined with Nikon's Optical VR Image Stabilization system, gets you sharp pictures throughout the zoom range. In addition, Nikon's EXPEED image processor is optimized for the Coolpix S60 and will ensure high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Use the camera's HDMI capability to take pictures in 16:9 format and display them in an HD Pictmotion slide show, with music, on your HD television!




  • 10.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16x20 inches
    Plenty of sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively and produce incredible enlargements

  • 5x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens NIKKOR optics provide exceptional pictures
    The lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that deliver superb color and razor-sharp results

  • New EXPEED image processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness
    Nikon's comprehensive digital imaging processing concept incorporates knowhow and technologies accumulated throughout our long history of photographic and digital imaging development. EXPEED is custom-tuned for Coolpix and applied optimized technologies the render natural-looking pictures of incredible quality and quick response so you will not miss that special moment

  • New Beautiful, Bright 3.5-inch High Resolution TOUCH PANEL LCD offers 160? wideangle of view enables easy access to all the camera controls without the conventional buttons to push
    The anti-reflection coating that is applied to the Touch Panel enhances viewing even in bright light

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Nikon S560

Nikon s560


Manufacturer's Description


Nikon’s slim, stylish Coolpix S560 combines 10.0 effective megapixels with a 5x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches. The sleek, all-metal design makes it easy to carry, and the incredible, bright 2.7-inch LCD makes it easy to compose and share pictures. The Coolpix S560, with Nikon’s EXPEED image processor and Optical VR Image Stabilization, gets you sharp pictures and features Smile Shutter and Blink warning, which will automatically take a picture when your subject smiles and warn if they blink. Zoom in on style with the incredible Coolpix S560.


nikon s560

Coolpix S560 Highlights

10.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches.

5x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens provides exceptional pictures and gets you close to the action.

Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake.

Incredible, bright 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD makes it easy to compose and share your pictures.

Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the correct scene you are taking a picture of and adjusts camera setting.

Stylish, metal design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse!

Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200 lets you keep shooting, even in low light.

Smile Shutter and Blink Warning makes sure you’ll always catch the decisive moment when your subject smiles and blink warning will let you know when your subjects eyes are closed so you can retake your picture.

Nikon In-Camera Innovations:



  • In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera

  • Enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on up to 12 faces

  • D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed

Nikon S710

Nikon s710


Nikon’s slim, stylish Coolpix S710 combines 14.5 effective megapixels with a 3.6x wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches. The sleek all-metal design makes it easy to carry, and the huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD offers makes it easy to compose and share pictures. The Coolpix S710, with Nikon’s EXPEED image processor and Optical VR Image Stabilization, gets you sharp pictures. You can get creative with Program, Shutter, Aperture, and full Manual exposure modes. The Coolpix S710 is one digital power play!


nikon s710

Coolpix S710 Highlights

14.5 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches.

3.6x wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens provides exceptional pictures from wide-angle to telephoto.

Bright, 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD makes it easy to view and share your pictures.

Optical VR Image Stabilization reduces the effects of camera shake.

Program, Aperture, Shutter, and Manual Exposure modes give you as much control over your pictures as you want.

Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene and adjusts camera settings.

All-new stylish stainless steel design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse!

Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200 and allows you to keep shooting, even in lower light without having to use flash.

Smile Shutter makes sure you’ll always catch the decisive moment when your subject smiles.

Nikon In-Camera Innovations:



  • In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera

  • Enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on up to 12 faces

  • D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed

Friday, August 15, 2008

Top 3 Garmin GPS Best Sellers : Customer Reviews

Garmin 360 gps


garmin 360 gps


-Bluetooth: I debated whether or not to get this unit or one of the lower ones with no bluetooth, but for the price difference (from my research it was only around a $40 difference), I decided to go with the bluetooth. I had heard all kinds of things about pairing problems and address books not being sent, but it has worked flawlessly with my Blackberry (Pearl 8130). The unit's speaker is clear and loud enough for talking on it as your hands free unit, and it's so nice to be able to see who's calling without digging around in your pocket when your phone rings. Definitely worth it.

-Navigation: I don't have a lot of experience with other GPS units so I can't compare, but this gets me where I need to go pretty darn well. There seems to be an affinity with this (and all GPS/mapquest/navigation aids) with "county routes", I don't know about anyone else but in the tri-state area, CR's are incredibly easy to get lost on, and generally most people know county routes by other names (i.e. call it "Ringwood Ave", don't call it CR-511 I have no idea what that is). But this is ok because the screen is so clear on where you have to turn, and the text-to-speech does a wonderful job of making sure you know which way you're going to be turning. There was an area in North Jersey that is an absolute cluster [expletive deleted] of construction cones and roads diverted onto off ramps and god knows what else, and this did a flawless job of getting me through it painlessly. This unit also does a fantastically quick job of getting you on the right path again if you miss a turn. Obviously the most important factor in a GPS unit, and this does an A+ job.

Ease of use/utility: Plug it in, turn it on, type in an address and press go. Doesn't get easier than that! I also love the small size, fits right into my pocket. I can use it to find my way around, find restaurants or movie theaters locally, and then dial them right from the Garmin and make reservations or get show times! I love this feature. Navigation is the most important factor, but this little gem does that great, and more.


Cons
Finding a satellite signal: Luckily, this hasn't been a problem when I really was relying on it to find where I was going, but a lot of times when I have it on driving around an area I know, when it's first starting up, it takes a long time to find a signal, even on perfectly sunny days. It's to the point where I'm driving for ten minutes and it says "trouble finding signal" and then asks me what day it is and whether or not I'm indoors or have moved 1,000 miles away since my last use. The times this doesn't happen, it finds a signal almost instantaneously, and sometimes it's not quite ten minutes, but this happens more often than I had expected given all the reviews I read about how quickly it finds a signal.

Windshield mount: After having it about a month, this has stopped working for the most part. The mount will stick, and then fall off after a little while. This is fairly annoying since it's the only mount I really feel like using (the suction one costs extra and is kind of unsightly, and the dashboard mount it comes with is more permanent).

Mixed
Music player/speaker: The music player is pretty cool, I have an SD disk in there with about a half a gig worth of music. The problem is, out of the box, this is impossible to use as a music player. Unlike the bluetooth phone which only is hard to hear if you're going 70 with the windows open, this sound quality is so poor with the internal speaker you won't be using it instead of your ipod or your cd player any time soon. With that said, a lot of new cars have AUX inputs in their cars, so all you need is a 3.5mm wire and you plug it right into the headphone jack, and then you've music through your car's stereo system. Not only that, you also would then get your GPS and phone through your stereo system. Not bad. If you don't have an AUX in, but you have a custom stereo, you can just get some standard Audio cables, plug 'em into the back of your stereo and accomplish the same thing. It's also neat that if you're playing music and using it to navigate, it will pause the music to issue voice directions, then resume where you left off in the song. It also does a nice job of not completely screwing you up if you don't know where you're going and you get a phone call on it. Click Answer or Ignore and it goes right back to the map. Nice. BUT, if you don't have an easy way of getting this hooked through your car's stereo system, the music player is kind of useless.

Overall
Really, this is a great little unit. It does it's main function extremely well, and even though the speaker isn't the greatest, there are ways around that and there is real integration here with music, navigation and phone in one. If it weren't for some problems with sometimes getting a signal, and if the windshield mount wasn't largely dysfunctional, this would be an easy 5 star product. But even with those negative, this is an easy recommendation, it's more than worth the money now that the price has come down so much.


 


 


Garmin 350 gps


garmin 350 gps


This is the most "must have" gadget since the Ipod. It's amazing you can get this level of technology for $200. I tested the Garmin 350 head to head, to a more expensive Sony unit on a 6 hour trip from Chicago to Detroit. The Garmin was easier to use, picked the routes I had picked, and had less glitches.
This was my second GPS unit. The previous is a hand held Garmin Vista, a whole different animal more at home hiking in the mountains than on the road.

Pros
Ease of use-I literally did not need the user manual. I took it out of the box and started programing in my "favorite" places. The menus are self explainitory, make sense, and are easy to navigate.
Get to where you want and MUCH more- The extra features aside from trip planning make it worth the $200. Where ever you are, find the nearest gas stations, pet store, pharmacy, Subway.....or whatever. You'll know how far, which direction, and phone number with only a couple touches of the screen. This is very handy when you're in a town away from home. You can also do this while it is navigating. The calculator, and MP3 player also come in handy (although playing music with the built in speaker is useless).
Reliable- I have never lost signal because of weather, it works under bridges (unlike some older units I've used), just grab it and you'll get to where you need.

Cons
The navigation is not perfect- New roads do not come up on the map (even with the '08 model). Sometimes it picks routes that you think.....why?? This may have happened a couple times in the month or so of heavy use (navigating a new sales territory).
Some mount headaches- The way the general mounting design works makes it natural to push the power button when taking it off, this isn't a big deal but it could be improved. I also tried using the suction cup mount on one of my motorcycles and the ball mount wasn't strong enough to handle the bumps on the road with out "sagging" and needing of readjustment.


 


Garmin 760 gps


garmin 760 gps


I would recommend Garmin to anyone. I have done a lot of research before I came a rational decision to purchase Garmin Nuvi 760. This is my second GPS from Garmin. There is no doubt that Garmin makes one of the finest products out there. I wouldnt say they are 100% perfect. But they are no doubt still better then most of the other rivals in the market.

Pros
Garmin Nuvi 760 is stylish. More options then other units.
The blue tooth is good if you are using it in a sedan.
Nice and small fits right into my pocket.
The maps are pretty accurate.

Cons
In smaller towns the new construction isnt upto date.
speaker should have been made in the front of the GPS and not back.
I was driving from Columbus OH into Chicago which is on Central Time - The
GPS did not simulate the central time.

One thing I have noticed about Garmin which really is a minus point - Garmin GPS's shows Fastest and Shortest option. I checked with my other buddys who own other brand GPS's which give the option Highway or through internal roads.

Bottom line - Overall I love Garmin. Its reliable and every Garmin has certain features. For the folks thinking of purchasing one look up the model of Garmin which suits your needs.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Speaker Dock for iPod

If you are the one who is looking for new Speaker Dock for your iPod, it’s not easy to choose which one should you buy. I would like to offer you some new products from big brand in dock market.


Bellow informations are comments from customer who bought speaker for iPod. I think, it might help you.


Altec Dock
Altec Dock


The Altec Lansing iM600 is a terrific value for the price at which Amazon is selling it. (I don't work for Amazon--but I am a professional musician and picky about sound reproduction.) Compared to the higher-priced iPod dock players--Bose, etc.--most of which don't have an FM tuner, it comes out on top as best value for money. The sound is astonishingly good from so small a unit, with impressive bass, fat middle range and clean, non-tinny highs. FM reception is very good, and Altec's SFX stereo-effect enhancer really does expand the soundstage. I might wish the remote worked from further away, but that's quibbling. For a good sound away from your regular stereo, this unit is tops.


iHome Dock
iHome Dock


I bought my iH8 at Bed, Bath, and Beyond at a heavily discounted price because it was missing the AM antenna. I called iHome Customer Service, told them the story, and within hours they shipped an antenna to my house free of charge. I wish other companies had this high degree of efficiency in dealing with customers. The serice man in charge was Pat Czudyk.
The product itself works fine. Naturally, the speakers are not designed
to compete with Bose. Using the line in function, you can play your CD players or other stereo equipment with the unit. Just remove the iPod when you operate the line in function.
I was so impressed by iHome's customer service that I have decided an iH9 for my wife. This product is a lot more than a glorified alarm clock. I am very pleased with it.


Logitech
Logitech Dock


These speakers exceeded our expectations. We use them for barbeque's and going on vacation. They might not be quite enough for a large party, but if you just need background music in a few rooms, these are great. The sound is really impressive, and you don't have to worry about that muffled sound when you turn them up. The remote is handy, but don't expect to be able to use it from across a large room. The case that came with the speakers is perfect for traveling, and just for storing the speakers when not in use. Overall, we are very happy and will definitely get some good use out of these.


 


JBL Dock
JBL Dock


Though looking like it belongs in the "iSpeakers" department, make no mistake, this is an excellent product, well worth the money. There is no comparison to cheap (and sometimes not so cheap) docks and speakers, JBL's creation can play your tunes.

There's bass, the highs are clear, mid frequencies are there too. Listening to classical music I found instrument separation to be amazing for such small device.

Though it does not have an EQ control on the speakers, I found that "Classical" setting on my iPod sounds better than the others for any genre. This may have something to do with the internal EQ curve JBL implemented... Of course, this is very subjective and out of all presets you will most likely find the one you like best.

The "Micro" will fit on any messy desk/shelf, but I have a feeling it will perform better in an open space because of it's design.

The remote works exceptionally well, although don't expect lightning fast navigation, takes a little getting used to.

There is video-out, audio-in, and it can function as a USB dock (cable not included)

On the downside, due to it's size and shape there is very little stereo separation, unless you sit right in front of it. It would be awesome to have some kind of "ambient" or "virtual surround" effect available but I found it still performed quite well in a medium-size room.

I'm sure the more expensive (+$100) "High Performance" version will sound better, but the "Micro" provides an excellent price/performance ratio.

I found JBL Radial Micro at my local BJs club for $129.99 which made the purchase even sweeter, considering other stuff you get for around $100.


Bose Dock


Bose dock


I'd been contemplating buying this unit for quite some time....after much deliberation, and looking over all of the reviews, I decided to take a leap of faith....and I am certainly glad that I did. I wanted to be able to listen to my iPod while in my home....and I stumbled upon this unit on Amazon.
Of course, there is no denying the reputation of high quality that Bose has. This unit did not disappoint; I was thrilled at the sound quality that emitted from something of this size. The relatively small footprint lends itself to portability....and also allows it to fit in virtually anywhere. There is virtually no assemble required (just attaching the size appropriate dock for your individual iPod), and the remote comes ready to go,

What more can I say? If you're thinking about it....don't waste any more time. This piece of stereo equipment is definitely worth the expense.


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Canon Vixia HF11 / Canon Vixia HG20 / Canon Vixia HG21

Canon Vixia HG21


canon hg21


The Canon HG21 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive camcorder sets a new standard for High Definition, delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the extraordinary ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. Capture amazing HD video with even greater detail and color reproduction with its innovative 24Mbps capability, and the addition of a video-capable SDHC card slot plus the extended 120 GB internal Hard Disk Drive allows you to now record up to 45 hours of video onto the internal hard disk drive so there’s no need to worry about running out of space. And, like all Canon VIXIA camcorders, the HG21 features: a Canon HD video lens, FULL HD CMOS Sensor, and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II image processor. Create the look and feel of Hollywood movies with the 24p Cinema Mode and even use Canon’s select Photo Grabbing function to capture still images from previously recorded video. If online video posting and sharing interests you, the HG21’s 30p mode provides the perfect frame rate for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects.

The HG21 offers the unparalleled combination of Canon’s exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a wide range of movements, Instant AF for accurate focusing that’s critical when shooting in HD, a built-in video light to easily shoot in dark settings, and the Canon exclusive 2.7-inch Multi-angle Vivid LCD Screen to view from various angles with true color representation and contrast. The HG21 features the latest HD technology, excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance you’ve come to expect from Canon.


Canon Vixia HG20
canon hg20


The Canon HG20 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive camcorder sets a new standard for High Definition, delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the extraordinary ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. Capture amazing HD video with even greater detail and color reproduction with its innovative 24Mbps capability, and the addition of a video-capable SDHC card slot plus the extended 60GB internal Hard Disk Drive allows you to now record up to 22 hours of video onto the internal Hard Disk Drive so there’s no need to worry about running out of space. And, like all Canon VIXIA camcorders, the HG20 features: a Canon HD video lens, FULL HD CMOS Sensor, and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II image processor. Create the look and feel of Hollywood movies with the 24p Cinema Mode and even use Canon’s select Photo Grabbing function to capture still images from previously recorded video. If online video posting and sharing interests you, the HG20’s 30p mode provides the perfect frame rate for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects.

The HG20 offers the unparalleled combination of Canon’s exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a wide range of movements, Instant AF for accurate focusing that’s critical when shooting in HD, and a built-in video light to easily shoot in dark settings. The HG20 features the latest HD technology, excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance you’ve come to expect from Canon.


Canon Vixia HF11


canon hf11


Adding to the success of the VIXIA HF10 and HF100, Canon introduces the HF11 which captures stunning High Definition video with even greater detail and tonal reproduction, with its innovative 24Mbps capability, and a higher internal Flash drive capacity of 32GB plus an SDHC card slot that allows extended recording time. And, like all Canon VIXIA camcorders, the HF11 features: a Canon HD video lens, FULL HD CMOS Sensor, and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II image processor. Create the look and feel of Hollywood movies with the HF11’s 24p Cinema Mode and even use Canon's Photo Grabbing function to capture still images from previously recorded video. If online video posting and sharing interests you, the HF11’s 30p mode provides the perfect frame rate for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects.

The HF11 offers the unparalleled combination of Canon’s exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a wide range of movements, Instant AF for accurate focusing that’s critical for HD, a built-in video light to easily shoot in dark settings, and a 2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD that allows you to view from various angles with true color representation and contrast. The HF11 features the latest HD technology, excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design to deliver the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

ASUS Eee Box PC

ASUS Eee Box PC


The Eee Box is a mini desktop PC with huge possibilities. With a slim svelte design, the world's smallest desktop PC allows an array of space saving options. Plus, it's so easy to use and whisper quiet. The simple intuitive interface lets inexperienced users get started right away. There's no technical manual- simply plug it in and you are good to go! The Eee Box is ready to go in a matter of seconds with the exclusive Express Gate - an unbelievably quick boot up solution. You can power up and be on your preferred web browser, IM chat, photo manager or Skype in only 7 seconds. Asus includes a special VESA mounting kit that in 3 easy steps, lets you mount the Eee Box on the back of LCD monitors making it an all-in-one computer. Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950 Graphics Card Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/ SD / SDHC Card Reader 4 x USB 2.0, SPDIF; Microphone-in, DVI-I, RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 0.63? (W) x 8.78? (L) x 7?(H) Monitor is not included


low-power desktop PC with a minimal footprint. Slim as a paperback novel, the Eee Box can help you reclaim space on your desk or it can mount on the back of a VESA-compatible HDTV for use as a PC media hub. And despite a choice of colors, including black and silver, the Eee Box is overwhelmingly green with its Intel Atom processor helping to reduce system power requirements to just 20W--which helps to reduce your electric bill as well as your carbon footprint. It's also barely audible, producing just 26 decibels of noise--just above the level of a quiet whisper.


asus eee box pc


ASUS Eee Box PC


It runs the familiar Windows XP Home operating system and it's powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, which uses a brand new design structure based on hafnium-infused circuitry to help reduce electrical current leakage and conserve energy. Other features include an 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), four USB ports (including two on the front), DVI video output, and included round metal stand.


An accessible touch sensor button and vertical placement exudes a seamless and futuristic outlook, while smooth curves further accentuate a refined form that compliments most interior designs. The Eee Box even mounts VESA LCD displays for the ultimate space-saving solution (VESA 75/100 standard mount). With the exclusive Express Gate, ASUS' innovative fast boot technology, you can easily access the Internet, manage pictures, or communicate over IM/Skype just 7 seconds after boot up.


Compared to full-sized desktop solutions, the Eee Box's energy-efficient performance reduces power consumption by up to 90 percent. The Eee Box also utilizes Green Design and is made with only earth-friendly materials for reduced CO2 emissions, and it conforms to stringent RoHS and WEEE standards. Thus, you can be socially responsible while working, learning and playing in style. The innovative ASUS thermal solution also integrates a unique heat dissipation module with the AI fan, allowing quiet (26db) and comfortable computing.


The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).


You get four USB 2.0 ports (two on the front of the PC), a DVI output for connecting to external monitors, headphone/line-out jack with digital audio output for surround sound, and a multi-format memory card slot (compatible with SD/MMC/Memory Stick media).


The Eee Box supports the latest Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless standard, providing up to six times faster connectivity than previous 802.11b/g wireless. You can download a 30 minute video in only 44 seconds (speed dependent on video source)--minimizing the wait and allowing time for twice as many movies. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks, commonly found in older home routers. You also get super-fast wired connectivity via the Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000).


It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop. Complementing this is Microsoft Works, which equips the user with numerous office applications to work efficiently.


ASUS Eee Box PC


 

Spiderman Costume

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i bought this as a present for a friend's son and it was a huge hit! it's the muscles really - costumes with muscles are worth every extra dollar you spend on them. this one goes a bit overboard on the pectorals but SO CUTE!


spiderman costume
Halloween Costume - Spiderman 3TM, the movie, is destined to be a mega hit and you will be too in this Spiderman? muscle costume. You can bring Spiderman? to life in this red and blue costume featuring a jumpsuit with muscle torso and over the head character hood with mesh eye inserts.


 

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (3rd Generation)

apple ipod nano


As a replacement for an older iPod with a standard hard drive, the Nano is perfect. I use it mostly for holding background music for work and books on tape borrowed from the library. It's perfect for that. The sounds is terrific and I can easily feed sound to my automobile's cassette adaptor for in-car playing. The controls are intuitive, the screen color is great and the display of album covers is fun. No drawbacks to the device itself; it has played flawlessly (except for some skips on one audio book CD, which seemed related to the CD and not the iPod (knock on wood!). The device itself is light and very thin and easily fits my shirt pocket. Gotta fight the temptation to set it down and lose it! The flash drive, with no moving parts, will (we hope) make the device long-lived and durable. At less than $150, the price was right as well. If I had a few more bucks, I would have sprung for the 8GB model, but the 4GB model still holds plenty of albums and several audio books as well. With luck, it will last longer than my previous iPod, which had warranteeable battery problems, then died of unnatural causes, giving the Apple folks (damn them!) an excuse not to replace it.

buy ipod nano
My only complaint is about the built-in Klondike solitaire game. First, it's very addictive, which (granted) is my problem. But it also comes with exactly one soundtrack of strip club music, at least as the movies depict such music. But worst of all, the game seems to have the devilish habit of presenting very badly shuffled cards. You can't convince me that a deal of three jacks and three sixes is random. Hands like this are impossible to beat, and the scoring system is a bit rudimentary, only counting cards placed on the aces, not those flip up on the columns. And color me paranoid, but the more you win, the easier the hands get. Make mistakes, and you get lousy hands.

Creative Zen X-Fi 32 GB Video MP3 Player

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I went ahead and ordered the x-fi before reading any serious reviews because I 'needed' a player for a road trip. My last mp3 player was from Creative so I trusted the company for a high quality product. Overall I'm very pleased. First off the audio quality is great. The supplied headphones are worth keeping but the sound is even better with high quality earbuds. The X-Fi Crystalizer is nice for some music but I've found for bands like Flogging Molly or MGMT, it makes the sound too harsh to enjoy. I've been leaving it off for now as it sometimes makes the bass distorted, and plus I'm sure it uses a bit more juice. It is a nice feature to have when you can close your eyes and enjoy your favorite songs though. The wi-fi for me is a bit of gimmick, although some of the material available from creative is worth listening to. I don't use yahoo or msn chat so I haven't even set up the chat yet. You can set up your computer as a music server but as far as I can tell you can only stream, not transfer over wi-fi. I don't have an sd card so I can't say much about that, but there are options for browsing and importing files. Navigating the menus already feels natural once I got the hang of using the buttons. The screen is very nice for photos and video. I really felt I had made a good purchase while watching an episode of Top Gear while using the built in speaker (which can get quite loud). Battery life is impressive as well. I charged it fully when I got it, played music in the car for about 6 hours then watched that episode of Top Gear yesterday and as I listen to it now I have about 80% battery left. The supplied software (which you'll need to download if you have a slot loading optical drive - its a mini cd) is very easy to use. It took about an hour and a half to transfer ~20 gigs of music and about 20 mins to convert and then transfer the tv show, but I feel that depends more on your computer. To wrap this up, I'm very happy with the purchase and that I have a high quality, feature laden product without looking like an apple drone.


creative zen x-fi

Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player

This is my first BluRay player. So far so good. The setup was very straightforward and I did appreciate the simple set up walk through the minute I turned it on. After setting up - I was a bit surprised (all right - fricking shocked) when sound played through my TV speakers because I specifically set it up to play through the digital audio output. Not a big deal - I can just mute the TV, but I did fear it was going to blow out the speakers.

So after the unit was set up (less than a minute with an HDMI connection and a digital audio out) I popped in my first disc. Granted, I did not test with a BluRay DVD, but the load-time was a pleasant surprise. I found it just as fast as the el-cheapo model DVD player that occupied the space before it. All the nightmares I have heard about ridiculously slow start-up times seem to have been for not. No problem with loading.

Also, I have heard horror stories of having to update firmware out of the box. Luckily, the check for a firmware update is easier than the set-up, and took less than 5 seconds to tell me I was up-to-date.

Since I don't have a BluRay DVD handy I popped in an animated feature. My family - who is usually the biggest critic of new things - all noticed a significant improvement vs. the previous analog player.

sony bdps350
So set-up, ease of use and picture quality are all superior. Also, when using a digital coaxial I notice a much better sound than with other mid-line DVD players. Aesthetically this is a sharp looking unit. The remote seems a bit of overkill and I think it's a bit too large. Plus I'm not confident that I can use it to control my non-Sony TV. I haven't played around with all the features yet, but so far it's worth what I paid for it.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Apple Ipod Touch 32 GB at Amazon.com

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Apple iPod touch 32 GB

Apple iPod touch 32 GB
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Product Description

other bitrates supported * plays MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF (uncompressed), Apple Lossless, and Audible files (formats 2, 3 and 4) * displays photos converted from JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and PNG formats * plays video in MPEG-4 and QuickTime formats * built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery provides up to 22 hours music playback; up to 5 hours video playback * 32GB hard drive holds approximately: 40 hours of video, 20,000 photos, or 468 hours at 128 Kbps *

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iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. With great new applications, now iPod touch is even better. Watch a movie you rented from iTunes. View rich HTML email with graphics and photos displayed inline. Open PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel attachments. With Maps, find your location and get directions from there. See where you are on a map, a satellite image, or a combination of both. Make Web Clips for your Home screen so you can visit your favorite websites in just one tap. Fill up to nine Home screen pages with Web Clips and arrange them however you like. Browse YouTube videos, follow your stocks, check the weather, and take notes. With the new iPod touch, tap into even more.

Glide through albums with the iPod touch’s amazing Cover Flow technology. View iPod touch dimensions.
Browse the Web with the included Safari browser. Or fire up a YouTube video and enjoy the show.
The iPod touch responds to your movements; turn it sideways and your video is presented in widescreen mode.
Incredibly thin at just 8 millimeters.
The mail application lets you view rich HTML email with graphics and photos displayed inline, as well as PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel attachments.
Rearrange the icons on your Home screen. Even change the Dock.
Mark specific locations, find the best route between them, and search for points of interest along the way with Maps.

Music, Movies, and More
Flick through album covers and find your music. Download and watch your favorite movies, rentals, TV shows, and more from the iTunes Store. Tap into thousands of photos. All using incredible multi-touch technology on a beautiful 3.5-inch display.

Music
If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod touch, flick through your music to find the album you want to hear. When you do, just tap the cover to flip it over and display a track list. Another tap starts the music. Even view the lyrics while you’re listening to the track.

Video
The 3.5-inch display gives you video like you’ve never seen on a portable device. Watch your favorite movie or rental from the iTunes Store. Catch up on TV shows anywhere. Enjoy video podcasts. Play music videos. All using multi-touch technology. With a tap, bring up onscreen controls to play/pause and view by chapter. Turn your iPod touch to switch between widescreen or full screen.

Photos
iPod touch holds up to 25,000 photos you sync via iTunes. Flick to scroll through thumbnails. Tap to view full screen. Rotate for landscape format. Or perform some sleight of hand by opening two fingers to zoom in. You can even play slideshows, complete with music and transitions. Set any photo as your wallpaper to personalize your iPod touch . . . with a touch.

iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
With iPod touch, discover new music anywhere. Its built-in wireless capability gives you access to the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, where you can buy songs with a tap. Browse New Releases, What’s Hot, Genres, and Top 10 songs. Or find exactly what you’re looking for with a quick search. Tap a song to preview it, tap Buy to purchase it. Even redeem your iTunes gift cards and gift certificates. All from anywhere you happen to be.

Starbucks Music
You walk into a Starbucks. Order your latte. While you wait, you hear a song wafting from the loudspeakers. You love it. So you get out your iPod touch and buy it over Wi-Fi. Just like that. The iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch tells you what’s playing in select Starbucks and lets you buy it along with other featured Starbucks content. So you can sip, shop, and listen.

Home Screen
Make the iPod touch Home screen your own. Change what’s in the Dock. Rearrange the icons. And make room for even more. You can add up to eight Home screen pages and fill them with Web Clips.

Internet
Surf the web. Send email. Get directions and find your location with Maps. Check stocks, weather, and more. iPod touch is not just an amazing iPod. It’s the Internet in your pocket.

Safari
iPod touch is the only iPod with wireless access to the web. Safari is built in, so you see websites the way they were designed to be seen. Search the web using the touchscreen keyboard. Zoom in and out by tapping the multi-touch display. Switch between portrait or landscape view, depending on how you hold your iPod touch. Sync your bookmarks. Better yet, add them to your Home screen. iPod touch can automatically create a Web Clip on your Home screen from any of your favorite websites. So just one tap takes you directly there.

YouTube
Got a bit of a YouTube addiction? iPod touch feeds it from anywhere with a special YouTube player built right in. Watch featured videos, check out the most viewed, search for something specific, then bookmark your favorites for future reference. It’s all the fun of YouTube–pocket-size.

Mail
iPod touch is the first iPod with Mail. And it’s the best email you’ve ever seen on a handheld device. This mail application lets you view rich HTML email with graphics and photos displayed inline, as well as PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel attachments.

Maps
Get directions and check traffic with Google Maps. Even find yourself, wherever you are. Using some local Wi-Fi networks (if Wi-Fi is turned on), iPod touch finds your approximate location and gives directions from there. Mark specific locations, find the best route between them, and search for points of interest along the way. With a hybrid map and satellite view, you can see major street names on top of satellite images.

Widgets
Widgets are small, incredibly handy applications you can use every day. Three of the most useful widgets now live front and center on your Home screen:


Weather
Get a five-day weather forecast, including highs and lows, for cities around the world. Save your favorite locations so you can check the weather anytime.

Notes
Take notes, make a to-do list, or jot down a reminder using the easy-to-use touch keypad. Then save or email them.

Stocks
Check your stocks and track the market over one day, one week, one month, three months, six months, one year, or two years.

High Technology
iPod touch features the same revolutionary interface as iPhone, the most advanced software ever engineered, and state-of-the-art technology. With the multi-touch display, you can control everything using only your fingers. If you rotate your iPod touch from portrait to landscape, the accelerometer automatically changes the way the content is displayed. And with wireless technology, you can connect to the Internet from any Wi-Fi network, anywhere you are.

Multi-touch
iPod touch features the same revolutionary interface as iPhone. Built to take full advantage of the large 3.5-inch display, the multi-touch interface lets you control everything using only your fingers. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flick through photos and enlarge them with a pinch, or zoom in and out on a section of a web page. And iPod touch features a touchscreen QWERTY keyboard perfect for browsing the web in Safari, getting directions on a map, searching for videos on YouTube, finding music on the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, or adding new contacts.

Ambient Light Sensor
The iPod touch display has an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness to suit the ambient light in your surroundings. The result? A better experience for you and battery-saving efficiency for iPod touch.

Wireless
Connect to the Internet anywhere there’s a Wi-Fi network. Send email from a coffee shop. Surf the web at the airport. Browse, buy, and download music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store at select Starbucks locations or other wireless hot spots in your area. iPod touch finds wireless networks and connects you to the Internet.

Accelerometer
An accelerometer detects when you rotate iPod touch from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes the contents of the display, so you immediately see the entire width of a web page, your music in Cover Flow, or a photo in its proper aspect ratio.

What’s in the Box:
32 GB iPod touch, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, dock adapter, polishing cloth, stand, quick start guide.