The Gadget Grapevine

Eagle Creek Tarmac Plus One Carry-On Luggage

2008-04-23T18:07:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a piece of carry on luggage or just a piece that you can take away with you for that weekend break; then check out the Tarmac Plus One from Eagle Creek.

This compact piece gives you the convenience of wheeled luggage, with the size of a decent sized back pack. Not only that, the Tarmac Plus One has a dedicated laptop sleeve, front pockets for smaller items and the front section can be removed to give you a versatile daypack.

Specs:
Material: Helix double box, Helix dual ripstop, 1680D ballistic, 210D nylon oxford
Volume: [Total] 3050cu in (50L); [Daypack] 950cu in (16L)
Dimensions: [Total]14 x 19 x 15in (36 x 48 x 29cm); [Daypack] 13 x 17.5 x 4in (33 x 44 x 10cm)
Pockets: 1 Front organizer, internal laptop sleeve
Backpack Straps: Yes, on zip-off daypack
Wheels: Yes
Weight: 8lbs 8oz (3800g)

The Eagle Creek Tarmac Plus One Carry-On Luggage retails for around around $275 @ Amazon

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The Original Leather Postal Messenger by JC Crew

2008-04-04T05:48:00.001-07:00

Check out this retro messenger bag by JC Crew. Designed to re-create the mailbags used by US Postal Service used between 1868 and the 1970’s. "The original" leather postal messenger is designed to last a lifetime. The hand-oiled, hand-stained, hand-burnished postal messengers are sewn by experienced artisans on century-old leather machines and will only get better looking with age.

If you are interested in this stylish messenger bag, you will have to dig deep, because at $795 it’s not cheap.

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Source: Aquire

USB Talking Parrot

2008-03-02T02:36:00.000-08:00

Here is one of those gadgets that looks cool, but will soon become irritating; in other words the perfect stocking filler...

The USB Talking Parrot as the name suggests is a USB powered parrot that you do not need to feed or clean up after. Just like the real thing, the USB Talking Parrot repeats words and phrases that it hears on a regular basis. Not sure how many words and phrases it remembers and repeats, but for around $20, it’s not that expensive for a stocking filler.

Do you know someone that you would like to annoy? This could be the perfect gift.

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Source: Ubergizmo

Transfer Your Vinyl Records to PC the Easy Way

2008-02-27T02:37:00.000-08:00

If you are over a certain age :o), then more than likely you will have a catalog of vinyl records that you would love to transfer to your PC. Sony have just introduced their PS-LX300USB turntable, that makes this process; simple and painless.

Just plug the turntable into your PC using the USB cable and the included Soundforge Audio Studio software takes care of the rest. Once onnyour PC, you are then free to listen to them on your mp3 player of choice.

The PS-LX300USB turntable will retail for around $150

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Fiat 500 Abarth I Want One

2008-02-22T02:05:00.001-08:00

Back in the 60’s Abarth turned ordinary small Fiats into tuned up ‘I want one of those cars’. Today and sadly only for those in Europe (I’m guessing); Abarth are tuning up the all new retro styled Fiat 500.

Due to be unveiled at the up coming Geneva Motor Show, The Fiat 500 Abarth will pack a turbocharged version of Fiat's 1.4-litre FIRE, with maximum horsepower at 5000RPM and a 0-62mph of around 8.2 seconds.

The Fiat 500 Abarth has been slightly modified with the nose pushed forward to accommodate the turbocharger and its two intercoolers. The intercoolers are fed by a deeper airdam with a wide central slit and two side elements.

No word on pricing, but I am sure it will be a hit and will definitely give the BMW Mini a run for its money.

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Gran Tourismo 5 Driving Force GT from Logitech

2008-02-20T20:03:00.000-08:00

Due to be released in May, the Logitech Driving Force GT for Gran Tourismo 5 Prologue on the PS3, features 24 position real time adjustment, 900 degree wheel rotation, Force Feedback, Pedal controls, and a Sequential stick shift.

The force feedback wheel simulates understeer, oversteer, and traction loss, while the full-size gas and brake pedals deliver precise throttle and brake response

With a retail price of around $150; you better start saving now.

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Source: Logitech Press Release

LG KF700 an iPhone Killer You Decide

2008-02-15T02:37:00.000-08:00

Looking for a tough screen phone, but you are not an iPhone fan?

Then check out the latest offering from LG; the KF700. This is a new multimedia phone from LG that combines 3 separate input methods: a 3-inch touch screen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial.

The main 3 inch screen allows you to flip through several handy widgets, including a calendar, scheduler, and memo pad, with the swipe of a finger.

The Shortcut Dial on the back lets you quickly scrolls through six user-defined features by controlling a virtual dial on screen.

The slide out key pad allows you to enter numeric information, like any ordinary phone.

And I almost forgot. It comes with:
Supoport for Google Search, Blogs, Gmail, Maps and Youtube.
Support for HSDPA 3G networks
MP3 player
MPEG4 video player
3.0 megapixel camera
Bluetooth connectivity

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Source: LG Press Release

In Car Sandwich Maker

2008-02-14T02:29:00.000-08:00

It seems you can get almost anything to plug into your cars 12 Volt socket; radios, TV’s tire inflators, mini fridges, the list goes on. Well here is another gadget to add to that list; Road Pro 12 Volt Sandwich Maker.

It might not be a George Foreman, but its small size might ensures that you could crank out a few toasted sandwiches (provided you also had the bread etc…), the next time you are stuck in that long tailback.

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Source: Crave

Altec Lansing T612 Speaker Dock Reduces iPhone Interference

2008-02-13T02:24:00.000-08:00

Here is one more speaker dock to add to your list; this time for the Apple iPhone. The Altec Lansing T612 gives you the additional satisfaction of knowing that feedback should be a thing of the past, due to its internal GSM shielding. Once you receive a call on your iPhone, the T612 stops the music and restarts as soon as you re-dock the iPhone. Complete with a handy remote, the T612 looks like a good option for those looking for an iPhone speaker dock.

iLive iT188B Speaker Bar for the IPod and iPhone

2008-01-29T02:40:00.001-08:00

The speaker docks for the iPod just keep on coming and coming. Here is the latest offering from iLive. The the iLive iT188B, as you can see is a speaker bar that should accommodate your iPod or iPhone. It comes with built in dual subwoofers and includes auxiliary input, dual A/V jacks, and video out. You will also find an AM/FM radio with clock.

The iT188B sound bar should be available in April

Source: SlipperyBrick

D60 Digital SLR from Nikon

2008-01-29T02:31:00.000-08:00

Nikon are ‘keeping up with the Jone’s’, well Canon to be precise; with the introduction of their D60 digital SLR. This is a replacement for the current D40x and competition for Canon’s Rebel XSi.

The D60 still comes with 10.2 megapixels, but gets the addition of SDHC, vibration sensor cleaning, and a smaller body than the D40x. The new D60 does not come with ‘live view’ that is present on the Canon Xsi.

Expect to see the Nikon D60 in stores in February / March 2008

Source: Engadget

Logitech Alto Cordless Notebook Stand

2008-01-27T19:27:00.001-08:00

If you are using or planning on using a notebook as your main computer at home, then having a good laptop stand is essential. I am just about to get my first laptop and even though it will not be my main computer at home, if it was to be, then the Logitech Alto Cordless Notebook Stand, would be one that I would seriously consider.

The stand presents the laptop screen at eye level and the included full size cordless keyboard comes with an integrated, soft palm rest provides extra wrist. Add to that Three Hi-Speed USB ports that allow you to connect your choice of peripherals.

The Logitech Alto Cordless Notebook Stand retails for around $90 at Amazon (affiliate link)

Panasonic DMC LS80 Camera Powered by AA Bateries

2008-01-25T02:42:00.000-08:00

Panasonic have just released their newsy LUMIX digital camera; the DMC-LS80. This latest edition to their LUMIX line comes with a newly developed LUMIX DC VARIO lens system, 3x optical zoom, 8.1-megapixel high resolution and it is powered by 2 AA batteries (which is always good to have on a camera).

The DMC LS80 also comes with:

MEGA O.I.S – Reduces camera shake with Gyrosensors that detect hand-shake and an Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) lens system

Intelligent ISO - determines if the photo subject is moving and changes the ISO setting and shutter speed accordingly; enabling a blur-free photo.

Auto Macro – automatically switches to the Macro setting when in close proximity to the photo subject, ideal for those extreme close-up shots.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LS80 will be available in pink, black and silver models in February 2008 for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $149.95.

Source: Panasonic Press Release

The New EOS Rebel XSi from Canon

2008-01-24T18:34:00.000-08:00

If you are in the market for a digital SLR then you might want to hold off for a month or so, as the new Canon EOS Rebel XSi is set to hit stores in April.

The new EOS Rebel XSi incorporates some of canon’s high end functions found on more expensive models. The Rebel XSi has an improved autofocus sensor, enhanced 14-bit A/D conversion, an advanced Live View function, and the proprietary DIGIC III image processor. Compared to the EOS XTi model, the XSi comes with a larger 3 inch LCD, larger 230,000 pixel screen and a 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor.

For the first time in their entry level digital SLR, the Rebel XSi gets Enhanced Live View, which was previously only available on the EOS-1D Mark III Professional Digital SLR. Live View allows users to frame shots through the LCD screen rather than the viewfinder, just like those compact cameras that you are familiar with.

The Rebel XSi will be priced around of $799.99 for the body only and $899.99 for the kit that will come with a new EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens.

Looking at the specs, this camera will definitely be worth a second look when it hits the streets

Source: Canon Press Release

Get Your Valentine a Pink iPod Nano

2008-01-23T02:30:00.000-08:00

No sooner have we got Christmas out of the way, we now have to turn our attention to Valentines Day. Those kind folks over at Apple have already made it easy for you guys out there.

Stuck for a Valentines gift; then go ahead and order one of the new pink 8GB iPod Nano’s. This is the same 3rd generation Nano that retails for $199 and Apple are even throwing in FREE engraving (they are so generous!).

Stay tuned for more Valentines ideas.

Source: Apple

Worlds Largest Outdoor Swimming Pool

2008-01-22T09:09:00.000-08:00

There is big and there is BIG. This is the worlds largest and I must say 'way too cool' outdoor swimming pool in Algarrobo, Chile

The San Alfonso del Mar pool measure a whooping 3,500 ft in length, asurface area of around 20 acres and is filled with 250,000 cubic metres of salt water.

The pool is so big that you can jump on a boat and navigate around the pool. Has anyone been here, let me know?

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Source: Daily Mail

Master Chief Vacuum Cleaner from Samsung

2008-01-22T02:28:00.000-08:00

Genius or coincidence, you decide. But Samsung’s latest vacuum; the Silencio SC9540 looks like it has come straight out of Halo. The Master Chief lookalike does everything that you would want from a vacuum. May be a gift for that Halo fan in your life?

Source: Engadget

Griffin PowerDock 4 Does What the Name Suggests

2008-01-18T02:53:00.000-08:00

Personally I do not have the need for this product, but if you have at least 4 iPod’s in your house then the Griffin PowerDock 4 should may be on your ‘to buy’ list.

The PowerDock 4 as the name suggests gives you the ability to charge up to 4 iPod players at the same time – genius. The PowerDock 4 comes with a set of Universal Dock insert adapters to ensure that every iPod gets a place to charge.

Some Specs:
Charging base plugs into standard 120VAC wall outlet
Heavy, brushed metal base stays put on your desk
Charges any combination of 4 iPod models at a time
Works with iPhone
8 Universal Dock inserts included to fit iPod models that charge by Dock Connector

The PowerDock 4 should retail for around $70

Source: GriffinTechnology

Does Your Surgeon Own a Wii

2008-01-18T02:40:00.000-08:00

Does your surgeon on a Wii?
This may seem like a strange question to ask, but a recent study has shown that trainee surgeons that spent 1 hour playing on a Wii, scored 50% higher on tool control and overall performance.

Games that require delicate movements were found to be effective at honing scalpel skills. The Wii will probably not make it into the residency programs as an official tool, but who knows.

Source: BBC News

Yamaha YPS 3000 Soundbar

2008-01-17T02:47:00.000-08:00

Pure audiophiles will steer you away from soundbars, but not everyone wants or can accommodate a full 5 or 6 speaker system into their lives. This is where the Yamaha YPS 3000 comes in.

The YPS 3000 packs 2 HDMI inputs, Neural Surround Dolby Pro-Logic DTS 5.1, SRS TruBass, a Compressed Music Enhancer for MP3s, their 3rd Generation IntelliBeam with optimizer microphone and is compatible with Apple iPods.

Measuring in at 35.5 x 6 x 4.5, the YPS 3000 reproduces its sound with its digital amplifier that individually drives 21 sound beam drivers and two woofers to deliver true multi-channel surround sound.

The YPS 3000 should retail for just under $1000 at Amazon (affiliate link)

LaCie Little Disk is Small and Functional

2008-01-16T19:12:00.000-08:00

Looking for storage in a small form factor, then take a look at the Little Disk from LaCie. Packed into this shiny box is 30GB of storage, integrated USB 2.0 connector and it requires no power supply. The Little Dick comes with LaCieSync software and ‘1-Click’ Backup Software.

The LaCie Little Disk will retail for around $130

Source: LaCie

MacBook Air Can Thin Be Too Thin

2008-01-16T14:39:00.000-08:00

As you can see from the image, this is the new and very thin MacBook Air. With vital stats that would make any up and coming catwalk laptop feint in disbelief; the MacBook Air is the thinnest laptop in the world (unless you know different).

Here are the specs:
Weight a mere 3lbs
16 inches at its thinnest
76 inches deep
13.3 inch screen (LED backlit)
2GB RAM
80GB Hard Drive or optional 64GB SSD)
1.6 or 18GHz Core 2 Duo
802.11n wifi
Bluetooth 2.1
iSight Camera
5 hour battery life
Optional Superdrive as there is no optical drive.

Priced at around $1800

The only downside – you will not be able to replace the battery yourself (at the moment)

SeaLife EcoShot Underwater camera Takes You Deep

2008-01-13T04:58:00.000-08:00

The Sealife SL321 EcoShot digital camera allows you to take photos upto 75 feet deep. Unfortunately, the camera has no zoom, but does offer a 4 X digital zoom, along with a 6 megapixel sensor (so your shots should turn out pretty good(.

6.0 mp CCD Sensor - For sharp images
Depth Rated to 75ft / 23m
Shockproof Tested to 6ft/2m
Large 2" LCD for easy viewing and aiming
Land & Sea - Exposure Modes for vivid colors on land or underwater
Video mode with audio
Spy Mode - Takes continuous pictures at set time intervals
Fast start-up time and shutter response so you don’t miss the action
Long battery life powered by 2 AA Batteries
Instant Focus - from 2ft / 60cm to Infinity
Fully rubber armored for sure grip and extra shock protection
SD Card Expanded Memory up to 1 GB
4X progressive digital zoom (no optical zoom with this camera)

The SeaLife SL321 EcoShot is available at Amazon for $192 (affiliate link)

If 75 feet is not deep enough, SeaLife also offer the ReefMaster Mini (good for 130 feet) and the DC600 with 4X digital zoom (good for 200 feet)

Cheak out Amazon for more SeaLife Underwater Camera’s (affiliate link)

OutCast by SoundCast Wireless Outdoor Speaker

2008-01-10T16:29:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for an outdoor speaker for your next BBQ party, then the OutCast could be for you. This is an ‘all weather’ speaker system that features an 8” downward firing woofer, four 3” high frequency drivers in an omni-directional array, a 100 watt digital amplifier and the Soundcast receiver.

Fully charged the Outcast can pump out your tunes for 10 hours and can also be powered by AC while charging the batteries. The included iCast transmitter allows you to stream music direct to the speaker from your iPod or you can use the direct input to play tunes from any mp3 or audio device.

Controls on the speaker give you; volume, on/off, and mood lighting.

The OutCast as the name suggests is not discreet, and for $699 would you want it to be?

Source: SoundCast via Ubergizmo
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Motoroloa Z10 Kick Slider Mobile Phone

2008-01-08T07:43:00.000-08:00

This is Motorola’s new Z10 kick-slider mobile phone aimed squarely at the ‘would be’ YouTube film maker out there. The Z10 allows you to capture video, edit and create transitions and a soundtrack directly on the phone. The results can then be uploaded to sites such as YouTube, Google, Yahoo! and ShoZu

The Z10 also comes with media playback capabilities, a 2.2-inch QVGA screen that displays video at 30 frames per second in millions of colors and an external storage slot that will support an external memory card with up to 32GB of capacity.

The 3.2 megapixel camera can capture three images a second using the ’Superfast burst mode’ and its smart auto-focus keeps pictures sharp.

Source: Mobiledia

Canon VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder

2008-01-08T06:01:00.000-08:00

Canon has just updated their whole line of camcorders and this is the VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory camcorder. The VIXIA HF10 gives you the added bonus of recording 6 hours of High-Definition video to a 16GB internal Flash drive, as well as the option of recording to an SDHC memory card.

Along with this recording capability the camcorder features 12x HD Video Lens, a robust Canon 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, and Full HD Lens-to-Screen (1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution to capture, record and output), along with a large 2.7" Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD.

Other camcorders in the new VIXIA lineup are the HF100 Flash Memory camcorder and the VIXIA HV30 HD Camcorder

Source: Canon

Casio Exilim EX-F1 is Insanely Fast

2008-01-08T05:40:00.000-08:00

This is the new Exilim EX-F1 from Casio and it’s insanely fast. The Exilim EX-F1 features a 60 frame per second burst rate (for 1 minute) and an incredible high speed video capture speed of 1200fps. The camera also comes with 6 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 12X Optical Zoom lens, 2.8inch LCD, SD Based storage, and HDMI-mini out.

Priced at around $1000, it’s not cheap, but it’s fast.

Source: Casio

Squeeze Box Duet Fills Your Home with Music

2008-01-07T04:01:00.000-08:00

Logitech have just released their Squeezebox Duet network music system. The system allows you to listen to music stored on your PC on any audio system in your home (provided you have one of the receivers connected to the audio system). Not only can you listen to your stored music, the Squeezebox Duet allows you to listen to internet radio and also subscription music services.

The system comes I two parts; the controller and the receiver. The receiver is connected to your PC via WiFi and the receiver to your entertainment system by standard audio cables. A simple wizard then sets up the system and you are good to go. Just browse your music collection using the controller and the 2.4 inch color display and play your desired tracks or radio station.

The Squeezebox Duet network music system is retailing for $399. Additional receivers will be available for $149

Source: Logitech

Stylish Weather Light by Oregon Scientific

2008-01-03T13:23:00.000-08:00

Here is a very cool looking Weather Clock from Oregon Scientific. The Weather Light (BAR210) gives you the current weather by displaying one of three weather forecast symbols; Sunny, Cloudy and Rainy. With just a wave of your hand you can switch between, indoor and outdoor temperatures as well as the precise time from the Atomic time clock. If waving your hand is too much trouble, just set it to toggle between displays automatically.

Specs:
Displays weather forecasts with illuminated icons: Sunny(Red), Cloudy(Green) and Rainy(Blue)
Self-setting Atomic clock
Displays indoor and outdoor temperature
Infrared motion sensor changes display options
LED backlight (Amber)
12 or 24-hour time format
Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display
Temperature resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Dimensions: 7.75" Height × 2.75" Length × 2.75" Depth

Retails for around $67

Source: Oregon Scientific via GeekAlerts

Dell Release Inspiron 1525 into the Wild

2008-01-03T07:19:00.000-08:00

Dell has finally updated their Inspiron 15.4” laptop with the Inspiron 1525. Available at the very low starting price of $499 and customizable as usual, this new laptop refreshes their Inspiron line-up.

The Inspiron 1525 can be configured to have any of the following specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.00GHz,2M L2 Cache,800MHz FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5450 (1.66GHz,2M L2 Cache,667MHz FSB)
Intel Core Duo Processor T2330 (1.6GHz,1M L2 Cache,500MHz FSB)
Intel Celeron 540 (1.86GHz,1M L2 Cache,533MHz FSB)

Up to 4GB shared Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Up to 250GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive.

USB 2.0
Integrated 10/100 LAN (RJ45) and 56K Modem (RJ11)
IEEE1394a
8-in-1 Memory Card Reader
VGA video output & S-Video
HDMI high definition video output
1 ExpressCard 54mm Slot
Integrated dual digital mics
Dual headphone jacks
Microphone jack

As you can see from the above specs the 1525 is currently only available with the Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100; which is a bit disappointing. Hopefully, Dell will offer more options in the near future.

Personally, I would prefer the XPS 1530 laptop

Source: Dell

Christmas Countdown Day 21 Nanopet iPod Nano Case

2007-12-21T03:22:00.000-08:00

If you kid has a third generation iPod Nano, then take a look at these cool looking Nano cases. The Nanopet range from Boomwave will dress up that iPod Nano into a cool looking Nanopet. Available in Black, White, Pink and Red to you and me or Spitzer, Bichpoo, Pink and Bludhound to your kid.

The Nanopet cases comes with screen protector and a neck strap and at just $15.99 this would make a great stocking filler

Holiday Gift Rating: 4 Stars

Source: Boomwave via Gizmodo

EarthRace Ar0und the World in 65 Days

2007-12-20T02:38:00.000-08:00

This is one mean looking boat and no this is not the latest Batman Boat; although it certainly would not look out of place in the next movie. This is EarthRace, and it is trying to be the fastest eco boat on the planet, by breaking the round the world speed record, using fuel made from bio-diesel.

The attempt will start in Valencia in Spain on March 1 2008. They hope to complete the trip in 65 days (current record is 75 days).

EarthRace with its net zero carbon-footprint will certainly raise awareness of the environment and the sustainable use of resources.

Good luck to them

Source: EarthRace

Christmas Countdown Day 20 SlingShot 100 All Weather Digital Camera Backpack

2007-12-20T01:59:00.000-08:00

If by any chance you have purchased a digital SLR as a Christmas present, then this unique functional backpack, should also find its way under the tree. The SlingShot 100 All Weather Digital Camera Backpack uses a unique sling design which allows you to quickly go from ‘carry mode’ to ‘get ready to take a picture’ mode in seconds.

You simply rotate the backpack and you are ready to remove your camera. The SlingShot 100 AW holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached, 1-2 extra lenses, cables and accessories, and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap. It comes with a built in microfiber LCD cloth to protect the LCD from camera strap, nicks, and scratches.

At just $45 this is a great buy to ensure that new digital camera gets taken care of.

Holiday Gift Rating: 4 Stars

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Source: Gadgetgrid

Christmas Countdown Day 19 Clapperboard Alarm Clock

2007-12-19T02:40:00.000-08:00

Here is an interesting alarm clock for anyone into movies. This Directors Edition Alarm Clock not only looks like an authentic movie clapperboard, but also works like an authentic movie clapperboard.

The clock displays the usual time and date, but what is interesting about the Digital Clapperboard Alarm Clock is the mechanism to switch the alarm off. Yes, you guessed it; you close the clapper to switch the alarm off. Now that’s different.

It can be wall mounted or placed on a desk and measures in at 185(L) x 225(W) x 26(D). It retails for around $36

Holiday Gift Idea: 3 Stars

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Source: Chinavision via Geekalerts

Save Fuel Use a Kite

2007-12-19T02:21:00.000-08:00

At first I thought this was a joke (and it’s not April 1), but the folks over at the New Scientist are reporting that the first commercial sailing of a vessel using a computer controlled kite to aid propulsion will take place in January 2008.

The kite propulsion system designed by SkySails and Beluga shipping will help to propel the ship across the Atlantic. The Kite can fly up to 300 meters high and the company behind it says this should cut fuel use by up to 20%. That’s a big saving and if successful, who knows, maybe on your next cruise the captain will hoist the main kite...

More details are available at SkySails

Source: New Scientists

Christmas Countdown Day 18 Bravia Home Coffee Roaster

2007-12-18T04:01:00.001-08:00

Now I like a good cup of coffee, but I'm not sure I would go out of my way to roast my own beans at home. But for those of you out there, that think home roaster would be cool; check out the Bravi Home Coffee Roaster.

The machine will hold enough beans to make 25 to 30 cups of coffee and with. 15 settings you can find your perfect roast, for that smooth cup of coffee. Burning of the beans is prevented by the rotating drum and the patented ‘Flo Thru’ air ventilation keeps the machine cool to the touch, and separates the chaff from the roasted beans.

The Bravia Home Coffee Roaster retails for around $370\

Holiday Gift Rating: 4 Stars (for the coffee lover)

Source: Daily Gadget

Christmas Countdown Day 17 Nikon D80 Digital SLR

2007-12-17T02:21:00.000-08:00

If you are like me, when you think of consumer digital SLR’s, you probably first think of the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. But over at CNET they just named the Nikon D80 as the best digital SLR for 2007.

Even though it was released in 2006, there was no new competition this year to knock the D80 from the top spot. The Nikon D80 Nikon packs 10 megapixels and gives the user excellent color rendition, noise levels, as well as, extensive features that allow for user customization, and lightening fast performance.

The only thing against the Nikon D80 in my opinion is the price, as it is a couple of hundred dollars more than the canon XTi. But then again, if you are serious about making the move up to digital SLR, then what’s a couple of hundred dollars.

Holiday Gift Rating: 4 Stars

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Source: CNET

Christmas Countdown Day 15 Amazon Gift Card

2007-12-16T05:39:00.000-08:00

Still struggling to find the right tech gift this Christmas; then why not purchase an Amazon Gift Card?

With an Amazon Gift Card you can get them what they've always wanted, even if you don't know what it is.

The gift cards are:
Redeemable for millions of items
Ships for free, never expires
Available in any amount from $5 to $5,000

They are so simple to order and can be shipped in 3 ways:

E-mail an Amazon.com gift card, and we'll send it to the recipient right away.

Choose our beautiful new gift card, and we’ll send it to the recipient in the mail at no extra charge.

Attach a gift card to an e-card, and you can send it now or have it sent up to 14 days later.

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Christmas Countdown Day 15 Stocking Filler 1

2007-12-15T05:11:00.000-08:00

Looking for something a little different to fill that stocking this Christmas; well how about this usb powered retro upright vacuum cleaner. Perfect (well almost) for cleaning up those biscuit crumbs around your pc.

Just plug the vacuum into your usb port and vacuum away. When finished, just wrap the cable around the handle, just like the real thing. The usb upright vacuum cleaner is compatible with Windows operating systems.

It certainly has novelty factor… and for a few dollars, it won't break the bank.

Holiday Gift Idea: 3 Stars

Available at drinkstuff.com

Christmas Countdown Day 14 FlyTech Dragonfly by WowWee

2007-12-14T02:16:00.000-08:00

This is a cool gift for your kids. The FlyTech Dragonfly has a 16 inch wingspan and weighs just 1oz. Charge it up and use the 2 channel radio controlled remote to control the wing speed and tail rotor speed. Watch as the Dragonfly soars, dive-bombs, hovers and glides, just like the real thing.

This is the world’s first radio-controlled flying insect and a 20 minute charge using the remote controller will give you about 6 minutes of flying time.

The WowWee FlyTech Dragonfly is ranked number 8 in the Time’s 2007 gadget of the year review and retails for around $40.

Holiday Gift Rating: 4 Stars

Christmas Countdown Day 13 Attic Radio

2007-12-12T21:16:00.000-08:00

Here is another retro device that has made our Christmas Countdown. The Attic Radio has a cool retro design that would look great in any part of your house or apartment. Not only does it have the looks but it should also have the sound with the use of AroundSound technology (that the manufacturer claims ‘eliminates "hot spots" in sound reproduction’).

The Attic radio is designed for your AM/FM listening pleasure and also features a line-in for connecting that mp3 player, that you might find in your Christmas Stocking..

Measuring in at 7.5"w, 5.25"h, 5.75"d, the Attic Radio retails for around $98

Holiday Gift Rating: 3.5 Star

Source: Urban Outfitters

Ice Luge Helps You Make Drinks

2007-12-12T16:00:00.000-08:00

OK, so this is going to be short and sweet.

Add water to mold
Freeze
When party starts, take it out
Pour your favorite drink
Watch it flow into your glass (or mouth).

The Ice Luge should be a talking point at your party (at least for the first hour) and at $24 it’s a cool investment.

Source: UrbanOutfitters via Daily Gadget

Christmas Countdown Day 12 a SpaCapsule

2007-12-12T13:42:00.000-08:00

OK, so this is for those that just have too much money to burn. The manufacturers of the SpaCapsule claim that it is ‘the most advanced spa and aromatherapy system’ and by looking at it they could be right. Looking like something you would probably see in a Sci-Fi movie the SpaCapsule uses modern technology and healing methods of massage, aromatherapy, and audiovisual relaxation techniques to help you relax.

It measures 104 by 35.5 by 48 inches and the self-contained capsule comes complete with built-in audio and video system with iPod connectivity and a 7-inch LCD monitor and a personal aroma diffuser with over 120 essential oils. Add to that the "secret" pulse-jet technology to give you the most realistic massage experience and you have your own personal spa. Oh, I forgot to mention, you will need to dig deep; as the SpaCapsule costs around $26,170.

Holiday Gift Rating: 1 Star

Source: PCMag

Christmas Countdown Day 11 Rock Band Special Edition

2007-12-11T03:06:00.000-08:00

Rock Band Special Edition for the Xbox 360 will be available over at Amazon this Saturday December 15. This is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year and comes just in time to fit under the Christmas Tree.

So if you are into music and video games this should help satisfy your needs.

The Rock Band Special Edition includes the Xbox 360 game, a guitar controller, drum set, and microphone.

Holiday Gift Rating: 4 Stars

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Christmas Countdown Day 10 Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder

2007-12-09T21:50:00.000-08:00

Here is a cool video camcorder that you can always have close at hand. The Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder is a simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom.

It holds up to 60 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 2GB of built-in memory (no tapes or additional memory cards required). It comes with a built in (pull out) USB arm that plugs directly into your computer for easy viewing and sharing and the built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, upload to YouTube and AOL etc. and you can also capture still photos from video

The Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder retails for around $149.99

Holiday Gift Idea: 4 Stars

Christmas Countdown Day 9 Garmin nuvi 360

2007-12-09T05:04:00.000-08:00

Never get lost again (probably) with the Garmin nüvi 360 GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant. Not only the nüvi 360 a GPS navigator, it is also multi-media entertainer and tour guide all wrapped into one.

The nüvi 360 comes preloaded with City Navigator NT maps containing detailed road maps throughout the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, including nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions.

The Garmin nüvi 360 gives you:
Bluetooth wireless technology, built-in microphone, and speaker for hands-free calls with compatible phones
MP3 player with pre-loaded sample songs and audio books, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, and currency converters
2D or 3D views; pre-loaded with most recent Navteq-driven maps for United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Canada
Turn-by-turn directions with actual street names; real-time traffic and weather info
Super-bright 2.8 x 2.1-inch sunlight-readable color screen
Measures 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87-inches (WxHxD)
Weighs 5.1 ounces

The nüvi 360 works just as well in your car or as you walk around an unknown town or city.

Holiday Gift Rating: 3.5 Stars

The Thumpz Portable Expanding Speaker from iFrogz

2007-12-08T03:37:00.000-08:00

With so many portable speakers around it’s difficult to know which one to choose. Well, here is the Thumpz from iFrogz (makers of customizable iPod cases). The Thumpz certainly looks a little different especially when you open it up to reveal the expandable middle chamber that the manufacturers claim gives an enhanced bass.
When closed it ‘provides a typical "small" speaker sound but when opened it expands to provide exceptional sound quality with thumping bass’.

The Thumpz speaker comes with a rechargeable battery and USB cable and is small to go any where with your mp3 player.

The iFrogz Thrumpz retails for around $24.99

Source: PRWeb

Christmas Countdown Day 8 Nikon LaserCaddy

2007-12-08T03:17:00.000-08:00

The Nikon LaserCaddy 500G Laser Rangefinder could be that gift you are looking for, for the golf fanatic in your life. Measuring only 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches it is easy to carry and will easily fit into a golf bag.

The Nikon LaserCaddy 500G Laser Rangefinder accurately measures distances from 11 yards to over 500 yards. Measurements can be made in either yards or meters and features an automatic power shutoff after the reading has been displayed for eight seconds.

Technical Stuff:
It utilizes a six power monocular with a 20-millimeter objective lens to provide an exit pupil of 3.3 millimeters. The eyepiece is adjustable, with a range of +/- 2 diopters, and the unit has 10 millimeters of eye relief. In addition, the Nikon LaserCaddy has a real angle of view of 6.3 degrees, translating to a wide, 50 degree apparent angle of view and a field of view of 33 feet at 100 yards

Holiday Gift Rating: 3.5 Stars

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Christmas Countdown Day 7 Watch Winder

2007-12-07T01:45:00.000-08:00

OK, so this is probably a gift you would give someone who has almost everything (as personally, I have never had the need to automatically wind my Seiko watch), or maybe someone that has two automatic ‘self winding’ watches.

The principle is that you take your self winding (the ones that automatically wind as you move your arm during the day) and place it in the winder. Set the desired timer duration and walk away. The watch winder ensures that your watch is always ready for use.

This Belocia model accommodates two watches and will rotate clockwise, auto swap or counter-clockwise that should meet the needs of most automatic watches. The watch has 4 different settings:
Rotate 33 seconds, rest 12 minutes: 300 approximate rotations/day.
Rotate 10 minutes, rest 90 minutes: 660 approximate rotations/day.
Rotate 30 minutes, rest 3 hours: 940 approximate rotations/day.
Rotate 1 hour, rest 3 hours

Holiday Gift Rating: 2 Stars

Best Buy to Stock Dell Computers

2007-12-06T10:04:00.000-08:00

Not satisfied with Staples and Walmart, Dell is adding Best Buy to their list of retail outlets. Within the next couple of weeks you should start seeing Dell laptops and desktop at your local Best Buy.

Best Buy will be stocking several XPS and Inspiron systems as well as the ‘all new’ XPS One.

Some of the models that you should be able to find are:
Laptops - XPS M1330 in white, the Inspiron 1521 in blue and black, and the Inspiron 1420 in black

Desktops - Dell Inspiron 530, 531, and 531s

XPS One

For me, this is a good move by Dell as it gives us ‘the customer’ to see the product ‘in person’ (providing the costs are the same as ‘online’). Then again, if there is a difference; check it out in the store and buy online.

Source: Dell Press Release

Christmas Countdown Day 6 Ultracompact Digital Camera

2007-12-06T07:50:00.000-08:00

You can not go wrong giving or receiving a camera on Christmas Day and with such a wide range of options in size and resolution of digital cameras today; here are a couple of options in the ultracompact category.

Ultacompact digital cameras are those that are small enough to fit into shirt pockets but do not skimp on options or photo quality

The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS is one of several ultracompacts from Canon. It is stylish, slim and offers a wide-angle lens with 7.1 megapixels, that according to CNET produces ‘very good photos with a snappy performance’. CNET rate this camera as 7.8 out of 10.
Features of the PowerShot SD800 IS:
Weight 5.3 oz
Measures 3.5 in x 1 in x 2.3 in
Resolution 7.1 megapixels
Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto Digital Zoom 4 x
Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs: Snow, Beach, Indoor, Foliage, Aquarium, Fireworks, Underwater, Kids & pets, Digital macro, Portrait mode, Stitch assist, Night snapshot
Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec Min Shutter Speed 15 sec X-sync Speed 1/500 sec
Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Center-weighted Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight)
Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - SD Memory Card Floppy Drive None Image Storage Type Zoom lens - 4.6 mm - 17.3 mm - F/2.8-5.8 Focal Length 4.6 mm - 17.3 mm Lens

The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS retails for around $240

The Cyber-shot DSC-T20 from Sony is another good option. Again it has a slim sleek design that offers face detection; optional HD output and fast performance. This 8.1 megapixel camera gets 7.4 out of 10 from CNET.
Features of the Cyber-shot DSC-T20:
Weight 4.5 oz
Measures 3.5 in x 0.9 in x 2.2 in
Resolution 8.1 megapixels
Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200 Digital Zoom 2 x
Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs: Snow, Soft, Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Snap shot, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, High sensitivity, Magnifying glass, Twilight portrait Special effects Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted Exposure Modes Program, Automatic Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps White Balance Presets, Automatic White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
Digital video format MPEG VX Still Image Format JPEG
Integrated Memory 31 MB
Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 retails for around $260

Holiday Gift rating: 4 Stars

Christmas Countdown Day 5 Western Digital Passport 320GB

2007-12-05T08:58:00.000-08:00

If you are planning on taking 100’s of photos or videos this Christmas and your current laptop or desktop is running out of space, then Western Digitals latest Passport portable drive could be for you. The Passport series has just been increased to a whooping 320GB.

This small and compact drive gives you:

Plug and play installation
Powered direct by the USB
Small and light weight for portability
Synchronized and secure with WD Sync™ synchronization and encryption software
Windows version gets additional Google software to make searching the drive a breeze
Use with Windows® and Macintosh® computers

If 320GB is too much, Western Digital Passport drives are also available in 60, 80, 120, 160 and 250GB

Holiday Gift Rating: 3 Stars

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Source: Western Digital

Christmas Countdown Day 4 Samsung BD-UP5000 HD DVD and Blue Ray Player

2007-12-04T02:13:00.000-08:00

Just like back in the day when the VHS and Betamax pitched consumer against consumer; history is repeating itself in the current DVD format war. If you are still undecided between HD-DVD versus Blu-Ray HD discs; then why not take a closer look at The Samsung BD-UP5000.

The Samsung BD-UP5000 gives you 1080p, 1080i and 720p HD native resolutions and will playback both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray HD discs. It also features:
HQV video upconversion processing (720p/1080i/1080p)
1080p 24fps playback on Blu-ray and HD DVD
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio support
HDMI version 1.3, Component Video, S-Video and Composite video outputs
16.9 x 3.1 x 12.8 inches ; 9.3 pounds

The only downside to the Samsung BD-UP5000; will not be available for Christmas Day. It will be available at the beginning of Jan 2008 for around $800 You can always print off a picture of the Samsung BD-UP5000 and wrapped it up…

Holiday Gift Idea: 3.5 Stars

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Source: TFTS

Never be late Never be Lost Watch from Timberland

2007-12-03T02:29:00.000-08:00

Not sure if I can say that this is a nice looking watch. But the Timberland HT2 will make sure that you will never be late and never be lost.

Obviously this watch is designed for sports crazed folks with its offering of; analog and digital clock that can display different time zones. You also get an altimeter, thermometer and barometer, plus analog and digital magnetic compass (so you won’t get lost as long as you can read a map). Finally there is a 1/100th of a second chronometer and a tachymeter. I also forgot to mention the glow in the dark hands (so no torch needed) and its waterproof to 100 feet.

The HT2 comes in three versions, ranging in price from $295 to $345 USD

Source: Timberland via Technabob

Christmas Countdown Day 3 iPod Touch

2007-12-03T01:54:00.000-08:00

If this turned up under my tree on Christmas day, I would not be upset. Would I go out of my way to buy one? Well, so far I have not. Having said that, the iPod Touch is a very cool, sleek mp3 player that gives you so much more.

Up to 22 hours of music playback; up to 5 hours of video playback
3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display
Dock connector, stereo minijack
USB through dock connector; component and composite video through dock connector (with AV cables or kit, sold separately); audio through headphone jack
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF
Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats
4.3 x 2.4 x 0.31 inches (110 x 61.8 x 8 mm)
4.2 ounces (120 grams)

The iPod Touch is currently available in 8Gb and 16GB versions and even though not cheap, its worth considering on your Christmas wish list.

You should also consider the Samsung YP-P2 and the new Creative Zen

Holiday Gift Rating: 4 Stars

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Christmas Countdown Day 2 Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle

2007-12-02T06:23:00.000-08:00

Any one else remember this?

I had not planned on including the Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle in the Gadget Grapevine Countdown to Christmas. But, after hearing that Evel Knievel passed away on November 30, memories of this toy came flooding back.

So here this post is a tribute to the great stunt man and also a reminder of the cool Christmas gift I received many years ago, that remarkably is still available today.

This is a toy that I am sure any small or large boy would love

A quick search on Amazon revealed that this awesome retro toy is available today. The Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle has been made using the original 70's moulds. Just crank the handle and watch Evel perform total insane stunts. Just don’t do what I did with my original back in the 70’s. I built a ramp to watch Evel fly out of the second storey window. The jump was amazing, unfortunately the landing was a bit hard and Evel did not ride again.

You can check out the Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle over at Amazon (affiliate link below)

Holiday Gift Rating: 5 Stars

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Christmas Countdown Day 1 The Stylophone

2007-12-01T04:54:00.000-08:00

We thought we would start off Day 1 of The Gadget Grapevine Christmas Countdown with an oldie but a goodie. Back in the late 60’s and 70’s this musical instrument was all the rage over in the UK (not sure about the States). The Stylophone was made popular by the likes of Rolf Harris (Australian painter / entertainer) and David Bowie (aka a Space Odyssey). The Stylophone has also featured on tracks by Kraftwerk, Erasure, Orbital, Marilyn Manson, They Might Be Giants, and White Stripes.

You tap the electronic keys with the integral stylus to make funky noises. This new version has been updated for the 21st Century and now gives you Classic, Synth and Bass sounds. It also allows you to hook up your own mp3 player so that you can murder player along with your favorite tunes.

Features:
The retro stylophone is back but now you can play along to your MP3 tracks.
Electronic keys.
Tap the keys with the integral stylus.
Funky new sounds including Classic, Synth and Bass.
Play solo or along to your MP3s.
Suitable for ages 8 years+.
Requires 3 x AA Batteries (not included).
Size: 22 x 12 x 6cm.

The Stylophone is retailing for around $14.99

Just a word of warning. If your kids get one of these, they will probably be very happy for a day or so. You on the other hand may be driven mad by the distinctive sound of the Stylophone. If you are not sure what I mean, why not get one as a stocking filler.

Holiday Gift Idea: 2.5 Stars

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The Gadget Grapevine Christmas Countdown

2007-12-01T04:39:00.000-08:00

Today is December 1, and Christmas is only 25 days away. So here at The Gadget Grapevine we thought we would enter the Christmas spirit by posting a special Christmas Countdown post each day until Christmas Day.

Each day we will select a gadget that we would either:

Love to see under our tree
Think would make a neat gift
Think is just bizarre and we are posting it because it’s Christmas

So without further delay we will be kicking off our GadgetGrapevine Christmas Countdown.

If you have any gadget wishes for your tree, just drop a note in the comments.

Have a great Christmas

Alu Sled High Tech Protection for your Rear

2007-11-30T02:32:00.000-08:00

Having trouble getting to grips with skiing or snowboarding?
Don’t want to be seen on one of those cheap plastic looking sleds?

Then check out this high tech sled. The Alu Sled brings sledding to a new level with its full suspension system. Built from corrosion-resistant aluminum, the Alu-Sled sits you on shock absorbers that are mounted on two-inch-wide plastic runners. Add a bit of Wax and you're 'good to go'. Don’t worry if you end up going too fast as apparently there is a brake (good luck with that).

The Alu-Sled is apparently strong enough to carry up to 220 lbs and folds flat when not in use. It’s not cheap at around $600.

Holiday Gift Rating: 4 Stars (if you get snow where you live)

Source: T3

The XV6800 from Verizon Wireless

2007-11-29T18:25:00.000-08:00

This is the latest offering from Verizon Wireless; the XV6800 brings you messaging and communications with Windows Mobile 6 Professional. With instant access to the Internet, calendar and contacts, tasks, and email along with a standard 2.0 megapixel camera. The XV6800 comes with a slide out QWERTY keyboard and supports Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, as well as PDFs.

Other features of the VX6900:
2.8-inch 240 x 320 px 64K-color touch-screen
Built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g capability
microSD memory card slot with support up to 4 GB
Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
Bluetooth v2.0 for mono and stereo headsets, handsfree, serial port, and OBEX profiles; object push and synchronization

The XV6800 is available online now and in stores December 5

Source: Verizon Wireless

Sony Walkman NW-E013 is not a Lipstick

2007-11-28T02:52:00.001-08:00

Here is yet another Sony Walkman branded mp3 player. The lipstick like Walkman NW-E013 is a small USB thumb drive sized mp3 player that weighs in at under 30g and sports 1GB of storage.

The lipstick shaped player sports a 3 line OLED display and around 30 hours of playback. The Walkman NW-E013 should retail for around $100 (due for relaese in Japan in December) if and when it reaches the US.

Source: Sony Japan

Sound Asleep Pillow Pipes Music To Your Head

2007-11-28T02:41:00.000-08:00

Are you having trouble falling asleep? Then maybe you should check out this ‘Sound Asleep’ pillow. The pillow contains a soft hollow fiber filling and an internal speaker and all you need to do is hook up your mp3 player or any musical device that has a 3.5mm headphone socket.

The sound is then piped through the pillow to gently (or not so gently depending on the music) send you to sleep.

Not having trouble sleeping, then why not use the pillow to learn a language. It has been said that you can learn a language by having it played to your subconcious as you sleep!!!

Apparently, you will not have to worry about your partner hearing the sounds as the manufacturers’ claim it can only be heard by those lying on the pillow.

Source: T3

Dells Sleek New XPS M1530 Laptop

2007-11-28T02:40:00.001-08:00

Dell today unveiled their latest 15.4 inch laptop; the XPS M1530. This sleek laptop is the big brother to the M1330 and comes with slot loading DVD drive (Blu-ray drive is an option), 2 megapixel camera, fingerprint reader, travel remote, touch sensitive media keys and wireless draft n support (note: this option is not available at all Dell country sites, at the time of this post).

As usual will Dell laptops, you can customize to your hearts and wallets content. Starting price; around $900 and upwards.

If it gets similar reviews to the M1330 and it probably will, the M1520 should be on your laptop Holiday short list.

Holiday Gift Rating: 5 Stars

Source: Dell

Your Photo Frames Got Mail

2007-11-20T04:00:00.000-08:00

This is not your standard digital photo frame; the eStarling wireless digital photo frame, packs an email address, as well as WiFi access. The wireless digital photo frame packs an 8 inch LCD display that allows you to download photos direct from photobucket or from Flickr, Picasa, AOL, Smugmug, iPhoto, Gallery using RSS.

In addition each photo frame has its own email address which allows you or anyone to email photos direct to the frame. The frame also includes:

Group Frames: Users can set up a single email address that corresponds to multiple frames so that photos can be easily shared and displayed on those frames.

Smart Photo Play List: Users can choose photos to be displayed on an eStarling frame on specified dates, such as displaying selected photos on a user's birthday or anniversary.

Text Messaging to Frame: Short messages can be sent directly to eStarling frames from a user's Seeframe Live account, or from authorized email accounts and cell phones.

Dual Use Mode: If no Wi-Fi connection is available, the eStarling frame can operate as a stand-alone digital photo frame.

8 inch LCD (with built-in high speed JPEG decoder/rendering engine
Internal 802.11b/g (WEP64, WEP128, WPA1, WPA2)
MMC/SD/CF/MS card slot; USB 2.0 host and client port
11.4"x11.2"x3.0"
On-board FLASH memory 128M
External AC Adapter
Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista & MAC OS X
Weight: 3.5 Lbs

The 8 inch wireless digital photo frame should be available for around $270

Holiday Gift Rating: 2 Stars

Source: eStarling

XPS One from Dell Now Available

2007-11-19T19:23:00.000-08:00

For those of you looking for an ‘all in one’ PC but do not want to jump to a Mac. You might be glad to know that you can now purchase the Dell XPS One. Dell has certainly made the XPS One look stunning with its bezel-less 20" display, smoked glass base, and motion sensitive controls that glow when your hand gets close; but then again so is the Apple iMac. So what do you get for your money?

The base system retails for $1499 and gives you:
20 inch widescreen display with Intel® Core 2 Duo E4500
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 2 DIMMs
Hybrid Analog/Digital TV Tuner with Remote Control
Integrated Video
250GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
16X Slot load CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
8-in-1 Media Reader Included

Obviously you can customize the system as with all Dell systems and if you dig a little deeper say to $2399, you can upgrade to:
20 inch widescreen display with Intel® Core 2 Duo E6550
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 Video Card
500GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
Blu-ray Slot Load Drive (BD/DVD/CD burner w/dbl layer BD write capability)

My only question with all of these ‘all in one’ systems is. What happens when your screen dies?

Source: Dell

Circuit City Black Friday Deals

2007-11-19T05:41:00.000-08:00

Continuing the Black Friday Specials theme; here are the deals from Circuit City. In the PC line they have a Toshiba Satellite Laptop w/AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core for $399.99 and a Sharp Aquos 46" LC-46D64U 1080p LCD HDTV - $1299.99. See the rest of the list below:

Automotive
Audiovox XM Xpress EZ Satellite Receiver - $19.99
Cobra Radar/Laser Detector - $29.99
Jensen 6.5" 2-Way Car Speakers - $49.99
Monster iCarPlay iPod FM Transmitter - $29.99
Phase Linear CD/MP3/WMA Player w/Jensen Speakers - $49.99
Phase Linear DVD/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver - $249.99
SIRIUS InV 2 In-Dash Satellite Radio - $19.99
SIRIUS Starmate 4 Satellite Radio Receiver and Car Kit - $49.99
Sony CD/MP3/WMA/ATRAC3 Car Receiver - $99.99
Sony Xplod Amplifier w/12" Ported Enclosure - $179.99

Blank Media
Fuji Film 10 Pack Of Mini DVD-Rs - B1G2 Free
Fuji Film 3 Pack Of DVC Camcorder Media - B1G1 Free
Nexxtech 16x DVD-R 50-Pack Spindle - $3.99
Nexxtech 16x DVD+R 50-Pack Spindle - $3.99
Nexxtech 52x CDRs 50-Pack Spindle - $4.99

Cell Phones
Motorola K1m KRZR w/Bluetooth Headset & $40 Circuit City Gift Card - $19.99 w/Activation
Motorola V3m RAZR w/Bluetooth Headset & $40 Circuit City Gift Card - Free w/Activation
Parrot Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit - $99.99
Samsung Juke Phone w/Free Bluetooth Headset - $79.99 w/Activation
Virgin Mobile Slice w/Free Car Charger - $17.99 w/Activation

Computer Accessories
Antec Dual-Fan Notebook Cooler - $7.99
Belkin USB 1.1 4-Port Pocket Hub - $5.99
Creative Labs I-Trigue 200 2.0 Portable Speakers - $9.99
Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 Webcam - $9.99
Nexxtech Laptop Travel Kit with Mobile Mouse / USB 2.0 Hub / Flash Drive - $19.99
Nexxtech Power Adapter for USB MP3 Players - $7.99
Swiss Gear Rival 15.4" Laptop Backpack - $12.99

Computers
Acer Desktop PC w/Intel Pentium D Processor 925 - $229.97
Compaq Presario Laptop w/Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor and 1GB RAM - $299.99
HP Pavilion 15.4" Laptop with AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-53 - $549.99
HP Pavilion Media Center PC with AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5200+ - $499.97
HP Pavilion Media Center PC with AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 6000+ - $769.97
Sony VAIO 15.4" Widescreen Laptop w/Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5240 / 1GB RAM / 160GB Hard Drive - $899.99
Toshiba Satellite Laptop w/AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core - $399.99
Toshiba Satellite Laptop w/AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-58 - $749.97

Digital Cameras
Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Kit - $879.98
Canon PowerShot A720 IS 8-Megapixel Digital Camera - $209.99
Casio EX-Z1050 10.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - $199.99
Casio EX-Z75RD 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - $139.99
Fujifilm FinePix A900 9-Megapixel Digital Camera - $129.99
Kodak EasyShare C633 Digital Camera and G610 Printer Dock Bundle - $129.99
Nikon CoolPix S51 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - $199.99
Nikon D40 6.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera 2-Lens Kit - $649.99
Olympus FE-280 8.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - $149.99
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS75S 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - $119.99
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - $249.99
Polaroid A520s 5.1MP Digital Camera - $49.99
Samsonite Camera Pouch - $2.99
Samsung S730 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - $129.99
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - $99.99
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - $229.99
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - $299.99

Digital Media Cards
SanDisk 2GB Memory Stick Pro Duo - $19.99
SanDisk 2GB SD Secure Digital Memory Card - $6.99
SanDisk 2GB Ultra II SD Memory Card - $17.99
SanDisk 4GB High Capacity SD Memory Card - $27.99
SanDisk 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo - $34.99

Electronics
Aiptek 5 In 1 Multi Functional MPEG Camcorder w/Free Bag & Battery - $49.99
Aiptek AH-D HD Camcorder w/2.4" LCD Display - $119.99
AT&T 5.8GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Telephone w/4 Handsets - $99.99
Coby Electronics Mini FM Pocket Radio - $7.49
Element 7" Digital Picture Frame - $49.99
Element 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player - $99.99
Garmin c340 Portable GPS Navigation System - $199.99
Garmin nuvi 350 Portable GPS Navigation System - $299.99
Griffin Technology iPod FM Transmitter & Charger - $39.99
Hitachi Hybrid DZ-HS300A MiniDVD/Hard Disk Camcorder - $299.99
iHome IH36W Under Cabinet Clock Radio w/iPod Dock - $49.99
JVC Compact Series GR-D750 MiniDV Camcorder - $179.99
Magellan RoadMate 1200 GPS Navigation - $124.99
Memorex Portable Speaker for iPod - $24.99
Midland Pair Of 22 Mile 2 Way FRS Radios - $16.99
Oregon Scientific Weather Hub Station - $9.99
Panasonic Dect 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System - $49.99
Panasonic MiniDVD Camcorder - $219.99
Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS85 MiniDV Camcorder - $199.99
Philips Behind-the-Neck Headphones - $4.99
Samsonite Large Camcorder Bag - $5.99
Samsung MiniDVD Camcorder - $199.99
Skullcandy Ink'd Smokin' Buds Earbud Headphones - $9.99
Smartparts 9" Digital Photo Frame - $69.99
Sony 8" Widescreen Portable DVD Player w/Bag + $50 Circuit City Gift Card - $189.99
Sony Full HD 1080p Blu-Ray Player - $399.99
Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 30GB Hard Disk Camcorder - $529.99
Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 40GB Hard Disk HD Camcorder - $999.99
Texas Instruments Solar STI-30XS Multiple View Scientific Calculator - $7.99
Uniden 5.8GHz Extended Range Cordless Phone - $39.99
VTech 5.8GHz Cordless Analog Dual Handset Bundle - $9.99

GPS Navigation Systems
Mio Portable C220 GPS Navigation - $99.99

Hard Drives
Seagate 500GB FreeAgent Desktop External Hard Drive - $79.99
Western Digital 1TB My Book Essential External 3.5 USB Hard Drive - $199.99
Western Digital 250GB Passport Portable USB Hard Drive - $119.99

Home Theater
Dual 3 Way Multi Purpose Speakers With Mounting Brackets - $14.99
Gusdorf 32" TV Stand - $49.99
Onkyo 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - $149.99
Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1 Channel Home Theater System - $399.99
Optoma DV11 DLP Digital Media Projector - $549.99
Phillips DVP3140 Progressive Scan DVD/DivX Player - $29.99
Polk 50-Watt 10" Powered Subwoofer - $99.99
Polk 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System With 8" Powered Subwoofer - $199.99
Samsung 5.1 Channel 800W HT-X40 Complete Home Theater System - $149.99
Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Player w/8 Free Movies - $377.99
Sony Platinum Dream Home Theater System - $329.99
Toshiba 1080p D-R400 HD Upconverting DVD Recorder - $99.99
Zenith DVD Player / VCR Combo - $49.99
Zenith Z50P3 5.1 Channel 200W Home Theater System - $67.99
Z-Line 40" Flat Panel TV Stand - $79.99

Memory
Kingston 1GB Notebook DDR2 Memory - $14.99

Miscellaneous
DirecTV Service With Any $999 HDTV Purchase - $300 Off
Duracell 2 Pack Of AAA Batteries - $0.99
Duracell 2 Pack Of AA Batteries - $0.99

Monitors
Acer 22" Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor - $169.99
Samsung 24" HD LCD Widescreen Monitor - $329.99
Starlogic 19" LCD Monitor - $129.99

Movies
24 Season 1 DVD Set - $18.99
24 Season 2 DVD Set - $18.99
24 Season 3 DVD Set - $18.99
24 Season 4 DVD Set - $18.99
24 Season 5 DVD Set - $18.99
2 Fast 2 Furious - $3.99
300 2-Disc Edition - $8.99
40 Year Old Virgin Unrated DVD - $5.99
A Beautiful Mind DVD - $3.99
A History of Violence DVD - $3.99
Air Force One DVD - $3.99
Alexander: Director's Cut DVD - $3.99
American Beauty DVD - $3.99
Arrested Development Season 3 DVD Set - $12.99
Assault on Precinct 13 DVD - $3.99
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery DVD - $3.99
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me DVD - $3.99
Behind Enemy Lines DVD - $3.99
Blood Diamond DVD - $8.99
Borat DVD - $5.99
Boston Legal Season 1 DVD Set - $18.99
Catch & Release DVD - $5.99
Charlies Angels: Full Throttle - $2.99
Charmed Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
Charmed Season 2 DVD Set - $12.99
Cinderella Man - $2.99
Click DVD - $5.99
Constantine DVD - $3.99
Crank - $3.99
Criminal Minds Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
Dawson's Creek Season 3 DVD Set - $12.99
Dodgeball - $5.99
Domino DVD - $3.99
Donnie Brasco DVD - $5.99
Dumb & Dumber DVD - $3.99
Employee of the Month DVD - $3.99
Enemy at the Gates - $2.99
Fever Pitch DVD - $3.99
Friday Night Lights DVD - $3.99
From The Earth to The Moon "Signature Edition" DVD Set - $14.99
Ghost DVD - $3.99
Gilmore Girls Season 1 DVD Set - $14.99
Gilmore Girls Season 2 DVD Set - $14.99
Gilmore Girls Season 3 DVD Set - $14.99
Gilmore Girls Season 4 DVD Set - $14.99
Good Night & Good Luck DVD - $3.99
Gridiron Gang DVD - $5.99
Guess Who DVD - $3.99
Hitch DVD - $3.99
House Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
House Season 2 DVD Set - $12.99
How I Met Your Mother Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
Idlewild DVD - $3.99
Inside Man DVD - $3.99
Intolerable Cruelty DVD - $2.99
iRobot DVD - $3.99
James Bond 007 Casino Royale DVD - $8.99
James Bond 007 Die Another Day DVD - $3.99
James Bond 007 Ultimate Collection Volume 1 DVD Set - $18.99
Jerry Maguire DVD - $3.99
Kingdom of Heaven - $5.99
King Kong - $3.99
King Of Queens Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
King Of Queens Season 2 DVD Set - $12.99
King Of Queens Season 3 DVD Set - $12.99
King Of Queens Season 4 DVD Set - $12.99
King Of Queens Season 5 DVD Set - $12.99
King Of Queens Season 6 DVD Set - $12.99
King Of Queens Season 7 DVD Set - $12.99
King Of Queens Season 8 DVD Set - $12.99
Knocked Up Unrated - $8.99
Last Man Standing - $3.99
Las Vegas Season 3 DVD Set - $12.99
Little Man - $3.99
Man on Fire - $3.99
Mean Girls - $3.99
Meet the Fockers - $3.99
Miami Vice - $3.99
Million Dollar Baby - $3.99
Minority Report - $3.99
Mission Impossible III - $5.99
Monk Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
Monk Season 2 DVD Set - $12.99
Monk Season 3 DVD Set - $12.99
Monster House - $5.99
Mr. and Mrs. Smith - $5.99
Mr. Deeds - $3.99
Munich - $3.99
My Name Is Earl Season 1 DVD Set - $18.99
Mystic River - $3.99
Nanny McPhee - $5.99
Night at the Museum - $8.99
Nip/Tuck Season 1 DVD Set - $14.99
Nip/Tuck Season 2 DVD Set - $14.99
Nip/Tuck Season 3 DVD Set - $14.99
NYPD Blue Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
NYPD Blue Season 2 DVD Set - $12.99
NYPD Blue Season 3 DVD Set - $12.99
NYPD Blue Season 4 DVD Set - $12.99
Ray - $3.99
Red Eye - $3.99
Resident Evil Apocalypse - $5.99
Robots - $3.99
Rocky Balboa - $5.99
Rules of Engagement - $2.99
Rules of Engagement Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
RV - $5.99
Saving Silverman - $2.99
Saw III - $3.99
School of Rock - $3.99
Seinfeld Season 1 & 2 DVD Set - $14.99
Shark Tale - $5.99
Sideways - $3.99
Smallville Season 1 DVD Set - $14.99
Smallville Season 2 DVD Set - $14.99
Smallville Season 3 DVD Set - $14.99
Smallville Season 4 DVD Set - $14.99
Smallville Season 5 DVD Set - $14.99
Smokin' Aces - $5.99
South Park Season 10 DVD Set - $18.99
South Park Season 1 DVD Set - $18.99
South Park Season 2 DVD Set - $18.99
South Park Season 3 DVD Set - $18.99
South Park Season 4 DVD Set - $18.99
South Park Season 5 DVD Set - $18.99
South Park Season 6 DVD Set - $18.99
South Park Season 7 DVD Set - $18.99
South Park Season 8 DVD Set - $18.99
South Park Season 9 DVD Set - $18.99
Spider-Man 1 Widescreen Special Edition - $3.99
Spider-Man 2 - $3.99
Spongebob Squarepants Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
Stargate Season 1 DVD Set - $18.99
Stealth - $3.99
Stomp The Yard - $5.99
Superman Returns - $8.99
Surfs Up 2-Disc Edition - $8.99
S.W.A.T. - $3.99
Swordfish - $3.99
Syriana - $3.99
Talledega Nights: The Story of Ricky Bobby? - $5.99
Terminator 3 - $3.99
The Breakup - $5.99
The Cat In The Hat - $2.99
The Constant Gardener - $3.99
The Da Vinci Code - $5.99
The Day After Tomorrow - $3.99
The Departed - $8.99
The Descent - $3.99
The Devil Wears Prada - $5.99
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - $5.99
The Field of Dreams - $3.99
The Girls Next Door Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
The Girls Next Door Season 2 DVD Set - $12.99
The Good Shepherd - $5.99
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas - $5.99
The Holiday - $5.99
The Illustionist Man - $5.99
The Interpreter - $2.99
The Italian Job - $3.99
The Manchurian Candidate - $2.99
The Office Season 1 - $8.99
The Office Season 2 DVD Set - $12.99
The Prentender Season 1 DVD Set - $12.99
The Prentender Season 2 DVD Set - $12.99
The Prentender Season 3 DVD Set - $12.99
The Prentender Season 4 DVD Set - $12.99
The Pursuit of Happiness - $5.99
The Sentinel - $5.99
The Skeleton Key - $3.99
The West Wing Season 1 - $14.99
The West Wing Season 2 DVD Set - $14.99
The West Wing Season 3 DVD Set - $14.99
The West Wing Season 4 DVD Set - $14.99
The West Wing Season 5 DVD Set - $14.99
The West Wing Season 6 DVD Set - $14.99
The West Wing Season 7 DVD Set - $14.99
Torque - $3.99
Transporter 2 - $5.99
Used Cars - $2.99
Varsity Blues - $3.99
Waist Deep - $5.99
Walk The Line - $5.99
Weeds Season 2 DVD Set - $12.99
White Chicks - $3.99
X2 / X-Men 2 - $3.99
X-Men - $3.99
You - Me
Zoolander - $3.99

MP3 Players
Apple 4GB iPod Nano - $149.99
Coby Electronics 1GB Clip MP3 Player - $19.99
Creative Labs Zen V 8GB MP3 Player - $99.99
Element 1GB MP3 Player w/FM Tuner - $22.99
Microsoft Zune 4GB MP3 Player - $149.99
SanDisk 2GB M250 Digital Audio Player with AM/FM Tuner - $37.99
SanDisk 2GB Sansa c250 MP3 Player - $49.99
Verge iPod Nano Sports Armband - $7.99

Music
AC/DC - Highway to Hell CD - $5.99
Barry White - Greatest Hits Volume 1 CD - $5.99
Bee Gees - Greatest Special Edition CD - $5.99
Beyonce - Dangerously In Love CD - $5.99
Brian McKnight - 20th Century Masters CD - $5.99
Bruce Springsteen - Greatest Hits CD - $5.99
Chris Brown - Chris Brown CD - $5.99
Christmas Day Music - $1.99
Digital Blue High School Musical Soundtrack for Disney MP3 Players - $9.99
Eagles - Hell Freezes Over Best Of CD - $5.99
Elton John - Greatest Hits CD - $5.99
Fergie Dutchess CD - $6.99
Frank Sinatra - Very Good Years CD - $5.99
Green Day - American Idiot CD - $5.99
High School Musical 2 - $6.99
Jagged Edge - The Hits CD - $5.99
John Legend - Get Lifted CD - $5.99
John Mayer - Heavier Things CD - $5.99
Journey - Greatest Hits CD - $5.99
Joy To The World - $1.99
Justin Timberlake - Justified CD - $5.99
Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway - $5.99
Lauryn Hill - Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - $5.99
Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory - $5.99
Luther Vandross - Greatest Hits - $5.99
Mary J Blige - Mary J Blige & Friends - $3.99
Michael Jackson - Thriller - $5.99
Pearl Jam - Ten - $5.99
Rihanna - A Girl Like Me - $6.99
Rod Stewart - Had To Be You - $5.99
Run DMC - Greatest Hits - $5.99
Sade - Best Of Sade Remastered - $5.99
Santana - Best Of Santana - $5.99
Toni Braxton - Ultimate Toni Braxton - $5.99

Networking & Wireless
Buffalo Wireless-G MIMO Performance Broadband Router & Access Point - $49.99
D-Link DIR-615 Wireless-N Broadband Router - $49.99
Linksys WRH54G Wireless-G Home Router - $19.99
Wireless-G Router Free w/Laptop Purchase - $0.00

Office
Royal Business Machines 10-Sheet & Credit Card Cross-Cut Shredder - $34.99

Portable USB Storage
SanDisk 2GB Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive - $7.99
SanDisk 4GB USB Cruzer Micro Flash Drive w/ReadyBoost for Vista - $21.99
SanDisk Mobile Mate 5-in-1 Reader/Writer Memory Stick - $4.99

Printers
All-In-One Printer Free w/Any Laptop Purchase - $0.00
Free Lexmark X2580 Printer w/Purchase Of Any Router - $0.00
HP Officejet Pro L7580 Color Printer, Scanner & Copier - $99.99
HP Photosmart 6180 Color Printer/ Copier/ Scanner/ Fax - $149.99
HP Photosmart A618 Compact Photo Printer - $49.99

Services
Firedog Premium In-Store PC Setup - $89.97

Software
Jump Start Preschool Software - $4.99
Norton Internet Security Software Free w/Laptop Purchase - $0.00
Photo Explosion Software - Free
Spy Sweeper Software - $2.99

Television
Element 19" LCD HDTV - $199.99
Element 32" LCD HDTV - $399.99
Panasonic 42" TH42PX75U Plasma HDTV - $999.99
Polaroid 40" DVP3140 LCD HDTV - $699.99
Samsung 50" HPT5044 Plasma HDTV - $1399.99
Samsung 50" Slim DLP Projection HDTV - $799.99
Sharp 19" LCD HDTV - $249.99
Sharp 32" LC-32SH12U LCD HDTV - $599.99
Sharp 42" AQUOS LC-42D43U LCD HDTV - $799.99
Sharp Aquos 46" LC-46D64U 1080p LCD HDTV - $1299.99
Sharp Aquos 52" LC-52D64U 1080p LCD HDTV - $2199.99
Sony 32" Bravia M-Series LCD HDTV - $699.99
Toshiba 65" 1080 DLP - $1499.99
Zenith 50" Z50P3 Plasma HDTV - $999.99

Toys
Interactive Blade Runner BlackGhost Radio Control Helicopter - $19.99
LeapFrog My First LeapPad Alphabet Bus - $14.99

Video Cards
VisionTek ATI Radeo HD2400 Pro 256MB 16x PCIe DX10 Graphics Card - $49.99

Video Games
Nintendo DS - Cake Mania Video Game - $9.99
Nintendo DS - Cooking Mama Video Game - $9.99
Nintendo DS Lite w/Nintendogs Best Friends Game - $139.99
Nintendo DS Lite w/Zelda Game - $139.99
Nintendo Wii - Happy Feet Video Game - $9.99
Nintendo Wii - Mario Strikers Charged Video Game w/$10 CC Gift Card - $49.99
Nintendo Wii Racing Wheel - $2.99
Nintendo Wii - Red Steel Video Game - $9.99
Nintendo Wii Sports Set - $9.99
Nintendo Wii - Super Mario Galaxy Video Game - $34.99
Sony Playstation 2 - Arena Football Video Game - $4.99
Sony Playstation 2- Bully Video Game - $9.99
Sony Playstation 2 Console w/Free Controller - $129.99
Sony Playstation 2 - Ford vs Chevy Video Game - $4.99
Sony Playstation 2 - From Russia With Love 007 Video Game - $4.99
Sony Playstation 2 - Guitar Hero II Bundle - $59.99
Sony Playstation 2 - Guitar Hero III Bundle w/Free $10 Gift Card - $89.99
Sony Playstation 2 - Madden 08 Video Game - $14.99
Sony Playstation 2 - Pinball Video Game - $4.99
Sony Playstation 2 - Star Wars Battlefront II Video Game - $9.99
Sony Playstation 2 - Xtreme Bowling Video Game - $4.99
Sony Playstation 3 40GB Console w/Free Controller & 5 Blu-Ray Movies - $399.99
Sony Playstation PSP Core System - $169.98
Sony PSP - Bust A Move Video Game - $4.99
Sony PSP Limited Edition Daxter Entertainment Pack - $199.99
The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff (PC) - $4.99
The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff (PC) - $4.99
The Sims 2 (PC) - $4.99
XBox 360 - Assassins Creed Video Game w/$10 CC Gift Card - $59.99
XBox 360 - Call of Duty 2 Video Game - $9.99
XBox 360 - Call of Juarez Video Game - $9.99
XBox 360 - Guitar Hero II Bundle - $59.99
XBox 360 - Halo 3 Video Game w/$10 Gift Card - $59.99
XBox 360 - Project Gotham Racing 4 - $44.99
XBox 360 Pro w/Free Wireless Controller & Two Games - $349.99
XBox - Fable Video Game - $4.99

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Continuing the Black Friday Specials theme; here are the deals from Office Depot. In the PC line they have a Compaq Desktop PC + 19" Wide Screen LCD for $349.99 and a Toshiba 15"4 2GB 160GB Widescreen Notebook for $499.99. see the rest of the list below:

Blank Media
Office Depot 100-Pack CDR Spindle - $7.99
Office Depot Brand 16X DVD-R Media 100 Pack - $17.99
Office Depot Brand 16X DVD+R Media 100 Pack - $17.99

Cell Phones
Motorola Bluetooth H300 Headset - $9.99
Motorola Bluetooth Wireless Headset - $39.99
Plantronics Discovery Bluetooth Wireless Headset - $99.99
TracFone PrePaid Wireless Phone By Motorola - $9.99

Computer Accessories
802.11g Wireless Router w/4-Port Switch - $9.99
APC Back-UPS ES Series Battery Backup - $19.99
Assorted Sony DVD Movies - B1G1 Free
Cyber Acoustic 2-Piece Speaker System - $5.99
Cyber Acoustics Flat Panel Speaker System - $14.99
Kensington LE Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse - $17.99
Logitech Elite Keyboard - $9.99
Logitech QuickCam Chat Web Camera - $4.99
Maxx Digital AM/FM/iPod Clock Radio - $14.99
Memorex Slim Jewel Cases - $4.99
Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse - $19.99
Office Depot Mobile Folding File Cart - $14.99
Targus 4-Port Ultra Mini-USB Hub - $4.99
Targus Optical Notebook Mouse - $4.99
Western Digital 160GB Elements External Portable Hard Drive - $79.99

Computers
Compaq Desktop PC + 19" Wide Screen LCD - $349.99
Gateway 15.4" Notebook Computer w/Intel Centrino Duo Processor / 3GB RAM / 250GB HD - $899.99
HP Pavilion AMD Athlon 4800+ 3GB 320GB Desktop w/22" Monitor - $599.99 (AR)
HP Pavilion Desktop with 400GB HD + 2GB Ram - $499.99 AR
HP Pavilion Notebook Computer with 17" Display + 2GB Ram + 120GB HD - $599.99 AR
HP Pavilion Notebook Computer with 17" Display + 2GB Ram + 240 GB HD - $849.99 AR
HP Pavilion Touchscreen Notebook w/AMD Turion 64 x2 Dual-Core / 2GB RAM / 250GB HD - $999.99
Lenovo 3000 K100 Desktop Computer with 2GB Ram + 500GB HD - $799.99
Lenovo 3000 Notebook Computer with 14.1" Display - $599.99 AR
Sony VAIO 14.1" Notebook Computer w/Intel Centrino Duo Processor w/2GB RAM - $999.99
Sony Vaio Notebook Computer with 15.4" Display + 1GB Ram + 160GB HD - $649.99
Toshiba 15"4 2GB 160GB Widescreen Notebook - $499.99 (AR)
Toshiba 15.4" Satellite Notebook Computer w/Intel Centrio Duo Processor / 2GB RAM / 200GB HD - $949.99
Toshiba Satelite Notebook Computer with 15.4" Display + 2GB Ram + 200GB HD - $799.99

Digital Cameras
Canon A720LS 8.0MP 2.5" LCD Digital Camera - $299.99
Canon Powershot MP470 8MP Digital Camera/Printer Bundle - $199
Canon Powershot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Camera w/Free Printer - $149.99
Canon S5 IS 8.0MP 2.5" LCD Digital Camera - $399.99
Canon SD750 7.1MP 3" LCD Digital Camera - $249.99
Canon SX100 8.0MP 2.5" LCD Digital Camera - $299.99
HP Photosmart 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera - $69.99
Kodak Z712IS 7.1MP 2.5" LCD Digital Camera - $249.99
Sony Cyber-shot 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera - $99.99
Sony H7 8.1MP 2.5" LCD Digital Camera - $349.99
Sony W90 8.1MP 2.5" LCD Digital Camera - $249.99

Digital Media Cards
SanDisk 2GB Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Card - $19.99
SanDisk 2GB Micro SD Mobile Kit - $19.99
SanDisk 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card - $14.99
SanDisk 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Card - $34.99
SanDisk 4GB Secure Digital High Capacity Media Card - $29.99

Electronics
Coby Progressive Scan DVD Player - $14.99 (AR)
DXG Digital Camcorder - $79.99
GE 5.8GHz Cordless Phone - $4.99
Maxx Digital Portable GPS System - $99.99
Mustuk 8.5" Portable DVD Player - $89.99
Optema DLP Projector - $399.99
Panasonic 5.8GHz Digital 4-Handset Cordless Phone System - $99.99
Panasonic DECT 6.0 Digital Dual Handset Cordless Phone System - $49.99
Pandigital 5.6" Digital Photo Frame - $29.99 (AR)
Sony Earbud Headphones - $9.99
Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones - $59.99
Sony Stereo Headphones - $9.99
Sony Street Style Headphones - $18.99
Tom Tom 100 4.3" Portable GPS - $449.99
Tom Tom ONE 3.5" Portable GPS - $129.99
Tom Tom XL-S 4.3" Portable GPS - $259.99
Uniden 5.8GHz Cordless Phone - $29.99

Hard Drives
LaCie 320GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive - $79.99
LaCie 500GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive - $99.99
Western Digital 150 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive - $39.99

Home Theater
Phillips Virtual Surround Sound Home Theater System w/DVD Player - $179.99

Memory
Kingston 1GB PC3200 Desktop RAM - $44.99
Kingston 512MB PC3200 Desktop RAM - $19.99

Miscellaneous
10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder - $29.99

Monitors
22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - $299.99
Acer 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - $279.99

MP3 Players
Archos 705 80GB Portable Media Player with Wifi - $399.99
Coby 1GB MP3 Player - $14.99
iHome AM/FM Table Radio For iPods - $59.99
Maxx Digital iPod Executive System With AM/FM Clock Radio - $49.99
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SanDisk Sansa 1GB MP3 Player - $49.99
SanDisk Sansa 2GB MP3 Player - $49.99
SanDisk Sansa 8GB MP3 Player - $99.99

Office
Brother P-Touch Handheld Labeler - $9.99
Compact Computer Desk - $29.99
Corner Desk - $69.99
Hampton High-Back Leather Chair - $49.99
Harrington High-Back Leather Chair - $129.99
High-Back Chair - $79.99
Matrix Mesh Task Chair - $39.99
Mesh Mid-Back Chair - $69.99
Office Depot Grand L-Shaped Workstation - $79.99

Outdoors
Men's & Women's Assorted Foray Business Portfolios and Totes - $19.99

Portable USB Storage
SanDisk 2GB Cruzer Ready Boost USB 2.0 Flash Drive - $14.99
SanDisk 8GB Cruser Ready Boost USB 2.0 Flash Drive - $49.99

Printers
Brother Color Flatbed All-in-One Printer / Copier / Scanner - $59.99
Brother HL2040 Mono Laser Printer - $49.99
Brother Mono Laser Printer - $79.99
Canon Compact Photo Printer - $99.99
Canon Faxphone Laser Fax / Printer - $99.99
Canon Office All-In-One Printer - $169.99
Canon Personal Digital Laser Copier / Printer - $99.99
Canon Photo All-In-One Printer - $159.99
HP A618 Photosmart Compact Photo Printer - $39.99
HP C3100 Photosmart Refurbished All-In-One Printer / Copier / Scanner - $29.99
HP Officejet All-In-One Printer - $134.99
HP Officejet Color All-In-One Printer / Copier / Scanner / Fax - $79.99
HP OfficeJet Pro All-In-One - $449.99
HP OfficeJet Pro All-In-One Printer / Copier / Scanner - $269.99
HP Photosmart C5280 Color All-In-One - $99.99
Kodak Color All-In-One Printer / Copier / Scanner / Fax - $79.99
Samsung CLP-300 Color Laser Printer - $99.99

Television
26" LCD HDTV - $399.99
4-Shelf TV Stand - $49.99
Oleva 42" LCD HDTV - $699.99
Olevia 37" LCD HDTV - $649.99
Sharp Aquos 42" LCD HDTV - $899.99
Westinghouse 32" LCD HDTV - $499.99

Related Black Friday Specials
Best Buy Black Friday Deals
CompUSA Black Friday Deals
Circuit City Black Friday Deals

Source: BlackFriday Info

The AeroBlast and AeroSpin Vacuums from Panasonic

2007-11-16T04:51:00.000-08:00

OK, so it’s not the latest Panasonic TV and you can not make hands free calls on it. But someone over at Panasonic spent a lot of time to bring you their new line of upright cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaners; yes, vacuum cleaners.

The AeroBlast MC-UL975 and AeroSpin MC-UL675 and MC-UL671 are the latest vacuum cleaners from Panasonic. All three models have been designed (according to Panasonic) to make cleaning easy, efficient and effective.

Each one comes with 12 amp motors, anti-static dirt cups and automatic filter cleaning systems (which are supposed to ensure they operate at full power without dirt clogging the filters). The top of the line MC-UL975 features a dual motor system for more thorough carpet cleaning, more accurate agitator speed for different surfaces and a longer lasting belt. The model also features a cleaning system that activates when the unit is turned on.

As you would expect they also come with a myriad of cleaning attachments.

The AeroBlast MC-UL975 is not cheap at $699.99, with the AeroSpin™ MC-UL675 and MC-UL671 coming in at a more reasonable $249.99 and $199.99 respectively.

Source: Panasonic Press Release

Best Buy Black Friday Deals

2007-11-15T05:22:00.000-08:00

Over at BestBuy the Black Friday deals are already out in the open. Deals that stand out for me are; eMachines Desktop Computer With 17" LCD Widescreen Monitor for $199.99 (that’s the price of a decent monitor alone) and a Sony 15.4" Laptop w/1GB RAM, 120GB HD, DVD Burner - $399.99. BestBuy stores are scheduled to open at 5am. Check out the rest of the deals below:

Automotive
Insignia 20W 4 Channel Car CD Deck - $49.99
Kenwood 50W 4 Channel iPod Ready Car CD Deck - $129.99
Kenwood 50-Watt 4-Channel iPod-Ready CD Deck + iPod Cable - $129.99
Pioneer 50W 4 Channel Car CD Deck With 2 Pairs Of 6" Speakers - $99.99
Sirius Sportster 4 Satellite Radio Receiver w/Car Kit - $74.99
XM Complete Satellite Radio Package - $99.99
XM Satellite Radio Service Months - B6G3 Free

Blank Media
Dynex 100-Pack 16x DVD-R Disc Spindle - $6.99
Memorex 3-Pack 2x Mini DVD-RW Discs with Jewel Cases - $3.99

CD/DVD Drives
LG 20x Internal DVD/CD Burner - $34.99

Cell Phones
All Chargers From Just Wireless - $9.99
AT&T GoPhone Motorola c168i Pay-As-You-Go Cell Phone - $5.99
GO Samsung A117 - $39.99
Jabra BT2040 Bluetooth Wireless Headset - $12.99
LG Chocolate - $49.99
LG Rumor - $0.00
Motorola H700 Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headset - $49.99
Motorola V3m 3-Carrier Available - $0.00
Nokia N6555 - $0.00
Samsung Gleam - $49.99
Sony Ericcson w580u with Free Speakers - $29.99
Virgin Mobile LG Aloha - $19.99
Virgin Mobile SuperSlice Special Edition - $29.99

Computer Accessories
Logitech MX Revolution Wireless Laser Mouse - $49.99
Microsoft Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse 4000 - $17.99
Rocketfish Wireless Multimedia Bluetooth Keyboard and Laser Mouse - $39.99
Targus Laptop Case And Optical Mouse - $19.99

Computers
Compaq Intel Pentium Dual Core E2140 Desktop With 17" LCD Widescreen Monitor - $399.97
eMachines Desktop Computer With 17" LCD Widescreen Monitor - $199.99
Gateway AMD Turion 64 X2 14" Laptop w/2GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, Printer, and Webcam - $729.99
Gateway AMD Turion 64 X2 14" Laptop w/2GB RAM and 250GB Hard Drive - $629.99
HP AMD Dual-Core 15.4" Laptop w/160GB HD + 1G RAM + DVD-RW Burner - $449.99
HP AMD Dual-Core 15.4" Laptop w/1GB RAM, 160GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW Drive, and Epson All-In-One Printer - $549.99
HP Pavilion E4500 Core 2 Duo Desktop w/19" LCD Widescreen Monitor - $679.99
Sony 15.4" Laptop w/1GB RAM, 120GB HD, DVD Burner - $399.99
Sony 15.4" Laptop w/1GB RAM, 160GB HD, Printer, and More - $499.99
Toshiba 17" Core 2 Duo Laptop w/2GB RAM, 160GB HD, HD-DVD Drive - $799.99
Toshiba Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo 17" Laptop With Headphones And HD DVDs - $899.99

Digital Cameras
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8.0MP Digital SLR Camera - $549.99
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8.0MP Digital SLR Camera w/75-300mm Canon Zoom Lens + Accessory Kit - $699.97
Canon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital ELPH Camera - $219.99
FujiFilm 6MP Pink Digital Camera - $139.99
Kodak C613 6.16MP Digital Camera w/Digital Photo Frame - $99.99
Kodak Z712IS EasyShare 7.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - $189.99
Nikon S51 Coolpix 8.1MP Digital Camera - $199.99

Digital Media Cards
PNY 4GB Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card - $27.99
SanDisk 2GB Memory Stick Pro Duo - $19.99
SanDisk 2GB microSD Mobile Memory Kit - $19.99
SanDisk 2GB SD Memory Card - $14.99
SanDisk 2GB Ultra II CompactFlash Memory Card - $24.99
SanDisk 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo - $39.99
SanDisk 4GB microSD Mobile Memory Kit - $39.99

Electronics
30-Day XM Service Card with Purchase of Roady XT Tuner Boombox and Car Kit - Free
AT&T DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering Machine - $99.99
BestBuy Black Friday Ad Posted On BlackFriday.info - $0.00
BoomChair Wi-FX Wireless Gaming Chair - $79.99
Colbie Caillat Coco CD With Free DVD - $9.99
Dynex 7" LCD Digital Photo Frame - $49.99
Dynex 9" LCD Digital Photo Frame - $79.99
Dynex Paper With 6' USB Cable - $17.98
Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS Navigation System - $169.99
Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Navigation System - $399.99
Garmin StreetPilot C550 GPS - $329.99
Geek Squad Complete Wireless Networking Package - $99.99
JVC 30GB Hard Drive Camcorder - $329.99
JVC 30GB Hard Drive Camcorder + Bag + Tripod - $349.99
Klipsch Synergy III 8" 2-Way Dual-Woofer Floorstanding Speaker (Each) - $222.99
Logitech Harmony 880 15-Device Universal Remote - $149.99
Logitech Portable Speakers for iPod - $59.99
Midland 22-Mile,22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radios (Pair) - $24.99
Panasonic 1200W 5.1-Channel XM-Ready Home Theater System w/Upconverting DVD Player - $389.99
Panasonic 5.8GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System - $59.99
Panasonic 60-Minute 2-Pack of MiniDV Digital Videocassettes - $3.99
Panasonic PV-GS80 Palmcorder MiniDV Digital Camcorder - $149.99
Philips 7" Susan G Komen Pink Portable DVD Player - $89.99
Sanus Systems 2 Piece TV Kit - $39.99
Sanus Systems Flat Panel HD Performance Pack - $79.99
Sony 12" 200-Watt Powered Subwoofer - $99.99
Sony 30GB Hard Drive Camcorder + Bag + Extra Battery - $599.99
Sony 5.25" 2 Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - $24.98
Sony 8" 16:9 Widescreen LCD Portable DVD Player w/$20 Gift Card - $189.99
Sony Bluetooth Headphones - $129.99
Sony DCR-SR42 Handycam Camcorder w/30GB Hard Disk - $549.99
Sony DVD Camcorder Package - $319.99
TomTom One LE GPS Navigation System - $119.99
Uniden 5.8GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System w/Digital Answering System - $89.99
Vtech DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone - $49.99

Furniture
Init Black TV Stand For TVs Up To 65" - $199.99

Hard Drives
Seagate 320GB SATA Internal Hard Drive - $59.99
SimpleTech 250GB 2.5" Portable Hard Drive - $129.99
Western Digital 160GB 2.5" Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive - $69.99
Western Digital 500GB My Book Essential External Hard Drive - $99.99

Health & Beauty
Norelco Speed-XL Smart Touch Electric Razor with Jet Clean and Charge System - $99.99
Panasonic Pro-Curve Men's Shaver and Trimmer Combo - $18.79

Home
Bissell CleanView II Special Edition Bagless Vacuum - $57.77
Black & Decker DustBuster Bagless Cordless Hand Vac - $8.99
Dirt Devil Featherlite HEPA Bagless Upright Vacuum - $39.99
Frigidaire 5-Cycle Stainless-Look Tall-Tub Dishwasher - $199.99
HotPoint Electric Range - $249.99
Inglis 22 cu. ft. Refrigerator with Ice/Water Dispenser - $549.99
Oster 0.7 cu ft. 800-Watt Countertop Microwave - $27.99
Oster 12-Bottle Wine Cellar - $57.79
Whirlpool 3.2 cu. ft. Washer + 6.5cu ft. Electric Dryer - $499.98
Whirlpool Duet Sport 3.4cu ft. Washer + Duet Sport 6.7cu ft. Electric Dryer - $999.98

Home Theater
Harman 5.1 Channel 300W 1080p Home Theater Receiver - $199.99
Philips 5.1 Channel DVD System With iPod Dock - $99.99
Phillips 1080p Upconverting DVD Player - $49.99
Rocketfish Universal Wireless Rear Speaker Kit - $79.99
Samsung 1080p Blu-ray High-Definition Disc Player - $399.99
Samsung DVD-1080P7 DVD Player with HD 1080p Upconversion - $74.99
Sony 1080p Blu-ray High-Definition Disc Player - $499.99
Sony 380W 3-Disc Mini Hi-Fi Component System - $99.99
Sony 500W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver - $99.99
Sony BRAVIA 1000W 5.1-Ch. 1080i Upconverting 5-Disc DVD Home Theater System - $199.99
Toshiba 1080i HD-A3 HD-DVD Player - $199.99

Kitchen & Housewares
GoldStar 1.6 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - $99.99

Memory
PNY 2-Pack 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 Notebook Memory Kit - $54.99
PNY Optima 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 DIMM Desktop Memory Kit - $27.99

Miscellaneous
Energizer e2 Titanium AAAA Batteries (2-Pack) - $1.99

Monitors
Envision 19-in Widescreen LCD Monitor - $99.99
Envision 22" LCD Widescreen Monitor - $149.99
Samsung 22" LCD Widescreen Monitor - $199.99

Movies
Assorted DVD's - $2.49
Assorted DVD's - $4.99
Assorted Full Season TV Show DVD Sets - $14.99
Assorted New Release DVD's - $6.99
HBO Full Season TV Show DVD Sets - 50% Off
Spongbob Squarepants DVD Titles - 50% Off

MP3 Players
Insignia 2GB Sport MP3 Player - $99.99
Insignia 2GB Sport MP3 Player With Bluetooth And Headphones - $129.98
SanDisk 2GB Sansa e250 MP3 Player - $69.99
SanDisk 4GB Sansa e260 MP3 Player - $99.99
SanDisk Sansa Clip 2GB MP3 Player w/FM Tuner - $34.99

Music
Amy Winehouse Back To Black Best Buy Exclusive CD - $9.99
High School Musical 2 Soundtrack - $7.99
James Blunt All The Lost Souls With Free DVD - $9.99
Justin Timberlake FutureSex Live Show DVD - $16.99
Kenny Chesney - $7.99
Kid Rock Rock N Roll Jesus CD - $7.99
Ne-Yo Because Of You CD With Free DVD - $9.99
Now Thats What I Call Music Volume 26 - $7.99
Rhapsody Membership For 6 Months - $7.99
Rolling Stones The Biggest Bang 4 DVD Set - $29.99
Timbaland Shock Value CD With Free DVD - $9.99
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Runnin' Down A Dream DVD - $29.99
Tom Petty Runnin' Down a Dream Best Buy Exclusive DVD - $29.99
Will.I.Am Songs About Girls CD With Free DVD - $9.99
Yamaha YPT-210 Portable 61-Key Keyboard - $69.99

Networking & Wireless
Linksys WRT54G 802.11g Wireless Router w/Free $15 Gift Card - $49.99
Linksys WRT54GS SpeedBooster 802.11g Wireless Router - $69.99
Netgear WPN111 RangeMax 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter - $49.99
Netgear WPN311 RangeMax 802.11g Wireless Desktop Card - $49.99
Netgear WPN511 RangeMax 802.11g Wireless Notebook Card - $49.99
NETGEAR WPN824 RangeMax 802.11g Wireless Router - $49.99

Portable USB Storage
PNY 4GB Portable USB 2.0 Flash Drive - $27.99
SanDisk 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive with ReadyBoost - $14.99

Printers
Epson CX4400 All-in-One Color Printer - $24.99
HP A617 Portable Photo Printer - $59.99
HP Photosmart C5280 Multifunction Printer / Copier/ Scanner - $84.99

Software
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 & Premiere Elements 4 - $89.99
Instant Immersion Spanish Deluxe v2.0 Software - $9.99
Norton Anti Virus Software Bundle - $39.99
Roxio Easy CD And DVD Burning Software - $9.99

Television
Dynex 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - $239.99
Dynex 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo - $299.99
Dynex 32" Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - $449.99
Dynex 37" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - $629.99
HP 42" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - $996.99
Insignia 24" 480i Flat-Tube Standard-Definition Digital TV - $179.99
LG 22" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - $349.99
Magnavox 26" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo - $479.99
Mitsubishi 65" 1080p DLP Projection HDTV - $1499.99
Panasonic 42" 720p Plasma TV - $899.99
Philips 32" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - $599.99
Samsung 50" 720p Plasma HDTV - $1399.99
Sanus TV Mounts - 20% Off
Westinghouse 47" 1080p LCD Flat-Panel HDTV - $1299.99

Video Cards
VisionTek HD2600 Pro 512MB DX10 Graphics Card - $99.99
VisionTek TV Wonder 600 USB 2.0 Stick HDTV Tuner with PVR - $59.99

Video Games
Assorted DVD Video Games - $9.99
Assorted XBox 360 Video Games - $19.99
Brunswick Pro Bowling for Nintendo Wii - $19.99
Mystery Case Files Ravenhearst PC Video Game - $4.99
Nintendo DS Lite Legend Of Zelda Bundle With Free Starter Kit - $149.99
Nintendo DS Lite Nintendogs Bundle With Free Starter Kit - $149.99
Rapala Tournament Fishing for Nintendo Wii - $19.99
React Legacy Guitar with Pedal for PlayStation 2 - $39.99
Select PC Video Games - $9.99
Select PC Video Games - $24.99
Select Video Games - $4.99
Select Video Games - $9.99
Select Video Games - $14.99
Sonic Secret Rings for Nintendo Wii - $19.99
Sony PlayStation 2 Guitar Hero II Video Game - $24.99
Sony PlayStation 2 New Brunswick Pro Bowling Video Game - $4.99
Sony PlayStation 3 40GB Game Console With Free NBA 08 Game - $399.99
Sony PlayStation 3 Madden NFL 07 Video Game - $9.99
Xbox 360 The Incredibles Video Game - $4.99
Xbox 360 Tony Hawk's Projects Video Game - $14.99
Xbox 360 With Guitar Hero II And Controller - $349.99

Related Black Friday Specials
Compusa Black Friday Deals
Circuit City Black Friday Deals
Office Depot Black Friday Deals

Source: BlackFriday Info

Compusa Black Friday Deals

2007-11-15T05:07:00.000-08:00

With Black Friday just over a week away, the deals are starting to leak. Here is a run down of the Compusa Black Friday specials. Standing out is a HP Pavilion 17 Notebook for $449.99, a Sony VAIO Notebook w/Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor / 1GB / 160GB for $549.99 and a Samsung Blu-Ray Disc Player - $399.99. Check the list below for more Black Friday deals.

Automotive
Sirius Sportster Replay Satelite Radio - $49.99
XM Sportscaster Satelite Radio with Car Kit - Free after rebate

Blank Media
30 Pack TDK 16X DVD+R Media - $4.99
CompUSA 100 Pack 16X DVD-R Media - $17.99
CompUSA 100 Pack 16X DVD+R Media - $17.99
CompUSA 50-pack Double Sided DVD-R Blanks - $9.99
Memorex 20 Pack 16X LightScribe DVD+R Media - $10.99
Memorex 25 Pack 8X Dual Layer DVD+R Media - $29.99
Sony 48X CD-R Media 50 Pack - $7.99

CD/DVD Drives
Mad Dog Multimedia MegaSTOR 18X Triple Format Internal DVDRW Drive - $29.99
Sony 20X Internal Dual Layer ATA DVD+/-RW Drive - $49.99

Cell Phones
All Cell Phone Cases And Chargers - 25% Off
Blackberry Pearl - Free after activation
Jabra BT125 Bluetooth Wireless Headset - $17.99
Jabra BT2040 Bluetooth Wireless Headset - $9.99
Jabra BT5020 Bluetooth Wireless Headset - $29.99
Motorola MOTORAZR2 V9 - $99.99 After Activation
Sprint Touch Cell Phone - $149.99
T Mobile Dash WM6 HTC Cell Phone - Free w/Activation
World's Leading Manufacturer BT2040 Bluetooth Headset - $9.99

Computer Accessories
17" V-Load Bag - $49.99
80 Pack Slim Jewel Cases - $9.99
Allsop Cool Channel Platform - $19.99
Antec Nine Hundred ATX Gaming Case - $69.99
Antec Notebook Cooler - $9.99
APC SurgeArrest 6-Outlet Surge Protector - $3.99
Belkin CushTop Notebook Platform - $19.99
Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - $9.99
Bluetooth USB Adapter - $9.99
Cooler Master 690 ATX Gaming Case - $34.99
Cooler Master Elite 330 ATX Case - $9.99
Cooler Master eXtreme Power 500-Watt ATX Power Supply - $16.99
Cooler Master eXtreme Power 600 Watt SLI Power Supply - $39.99
Energizer Energi To Go Portable Power Outlet - $69.99
Five Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch - $9.99
Hauppauge HVR950 HDTV USB 2.0 Tuner With PVR - $29.99
Logitech 4-Piece Desktop - $19.99
Logitech Cordless V450 Notebook Mouse - $29.99
Logitech Laser Cordless Notebook Mouse - $29.99
Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks - $9.99
Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse - $14.99
ME Heritage Messenger Bag - $34.99
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard - $29.99
Microsoft Wireless USB Laser Mouse 8000 - $59.99
PNY 8600GT 512MB PCI Express Video Card - $129.99
Tango 8x8 VTA464 Video Terminal Adapter - $49.99
ViewSonic 20" Gaming LCD Monitor - $219.99
VisionTek ATI Radeon X1650 256MB PCI Express Video Card - $49.99
Western Digital 750 GB Internal SATA Desktop Hard Drive - $199.99
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500 GB Internal SATA Hard Drive - $99.99
Wired USB Parallel Print Server - $4.99

Computers
Acer Intel Quad-Core Desktop + 24" LCD Monitor + ATI HD2500 512MB Graphics Card - $999.97
Apple 13.3" MacBook w/Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz Processor / 1GB / 120GB HD - $1234.99
Apple 15" MacBook Pro w/Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz Processor / 2GB / 120GB HD - $1899.99
Apple 20" iMac w/Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz Processor / 1GB / 250GB HD - $1139.99
HP Pavilion 14.1" AMD Athlon 64 X2 Laptop w/ 2GB RAM - 120GB HD
HP Pavilion 15.4" Notebook w/Intel Centrino Duo Processor / 4GB / 250GB Hard Drive - $1499.99
HP Pavilion 17" Notebook - $449.99
HP Pavilion Computer w/AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ and 19" LCD - $729.98
HP Pavilion Computer w/AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual-Core Processor 6000+ and 19" LCD - $879.98
HP Pavilion Notebook w/Centrino Duo Processor / 2GB /240GB HD - $2599.99
Sony VAIO 13.3" Notebook w/Intel Centrino Duo Processor / 2GB / 160GB - $1849.99
Sony VAIO 17" Notebook w/Intel Centrino Duo Processor / 2GB / 320GB - $1599.99
Sony VAIO All-in-One Desktop PC w/Core 2 Duo Processor / 2GB / 320GB HD - $1649.99
Sony VAIO Notebook w/Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor / 1GB / 160GB - $549.99
Toshiba 17" Satellite Notebook w/AMD Turion 64 x2 TL-64 Processor / 2GB / 250GB HD - $1149.99
Toshiba Satellite SLi1 Notebook w/Core 2 Duo Processor / 2GB / 240GB HD - $1899.99

Digital Cameras
Canon 7.1MP Digital Camera - $219.99
Canon 8.0MP Powershot Digital Camera w/6X Zoom - $299.99
Canon Camera & Portable Photo Printer - $149.99
Casio 7.2 MegaPixel Exilim Z75 w/Wide LCD Display - $129.99
Fuji 7.0 MP Digital Camera - $149.99
Fuji 8.2MP FinePix Digital Camera - $139.99
HP 7.0 MP Digital Camera - $129.99
Kodak 8.1MP Digital Camera w/5x Zoom - $199.99
Kodak EasyShare V1253 12MP Digital Camera - $299.99
Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Bonus Lens - $688.99
Nikon L14 6MP Digital Camera - $129.99
Olmypus 7.1MP Stylus Digital Camera - $299.99
Samsung S73 7.2MP Digital Camera - $119.99
Sony 7.2MP Cyber-shot with High Sensitivity ISO 1000 Mode - $99.99
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 7.2MP Digital Camera - $199.99

Digital Media Cards
PNY 2 GB MicroSD Mobile Memory Kit - $19.99
PNY 2GB Secure Digital Card - $14.99
SanDisk 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo - $18.99
SanDisk 2GB Ultra II Secure Digital Card - $17.99
SanDisk 4GB Extreme III Compact Flash Memory Card - $59.99
SanDisk 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo Card - $34.99
SanDisk 5GB Memory Stick PRO Due - $34.99

Electronics
3-in-1 10" Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player - $129.99
8.4" LCD Digital Photo Frame 3-in-1 Reader - $69.99
All Slingbox Media Products - 20% Off
Bose In Ear Headphones - $99.99
Canon HG10 40GB HDD Camcorder - $999.99
CompUSA Black Friday Ad Posted On BlackFriday.info - $0.00
Epson PowerLite S4 SVGA 3LCD Multimedia Projector - $349.98
Gearhead 7" Digital Photo Frame - $44.99
Harmony 670 Universal Learning Remote Control - $89.99
Jabra BT620S Stereo Bluetooth Headphones - $29.99
JVC 30GB HDD Hybrid Camcorder w/34x Optical Zoom - $399.99
JVC Gumy Earbuds - Free w/iPod Shuffle
JVC Noise Cancelling Headphones - $29.99
Kodak 10" LCD Digital Photo Frame - $199.99
Kodak 8" LCD Digital Photo Frame - $159.99
Logitech Harmony 670 Universal Remote - $89.99
Magellan Maestro 3100 GPS Navigation System - $147.99
Magellan Maestro 4210 GPS - $299.99
Mustek 7" Portable DVD Player - $59.99
Nuvi 200W Personal GPS - $249.99
Samsung Micro Compact DivX Camcorder w/MP3 Player - $349.99
Sony 30GB DCR-SR42 Handycam Camcorder - $499.99
Sony 5.0 MegaPixel Ultra-Compact MPEG4 Net Sharing Camcorder - $199.99
TomTom ONE Third Edition GPS - $149.99
Travel Alerm 1.5" Digital Photo Frame - $39.99
Two 1.1" Digital Picture Frame Keychains - $29.99
Two 1.4" Digital Photo Keychains - $59.98
Two 1.5" Digital Picture Frame Keychains - $74.99
YouTube 2GB Flip Video Cam w/2x Digital Zoom - $149.99
YouTube Flip Cam w/Instant Online Publishing - $89.99

Hard Drives
I/OMagic 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure - $4.99
I/OMagic USB 3.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure - $9.99
Iomega 1 Terabyte External Hard Drive - $179.99
LaCie 500GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - $79.99
Maxtor 500 GB OneTouch 4 USB External Hard Drive - $127.99
Seagate 120 GB Internal Notebook Hard Drive - $69.99
Toshiba 160 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive - $79.99
Toshiba 250 GB 2.5" Internal Notebook Hard Drive - $129.99

Home Theater
Bose 3-2-1 Series II DVD Home Entertainment System - $899.99
Samsung Blu-Ray Disc Player - $399.99
Zenith 200 Watt Home Theater System - $99.99
Zenith 720p Upconverting DVD Player - $44.99

Memory
Centon 1GB PC5300 DDR2 Desktop or Notebook Memory - $22.99
PNY 1GB PC2700 DDR333 Notebook Memory Kit - $49.99
PNY 1GB PC3200 DDR400 Desktop Memory Module - $49.99
PNY 1GB PC5300 DDR2/667 Desktop Memory Module - $27.99
PNY 1GB PC5300 DDR2/667 Notebook Memory Kit - $27.99
PNY 2GB PC5300 DDR2/667 Desktop Memory Kit - $49.99
PNY 2GB PC5300 DDR2/667 Notebook Memory Kit - $49.99
PNY 512MB P3200/DDR400 Desktop Memory - $19.99
PNY PC2700 DDR333 Notebook Memory - $19.99

Miscellaneous
100 Sheets of 4" x 6" Premium Glossy Photo Paper - $4.99
4" x 6" Photo Paper 200 Sheets - $4.99
8.5" x 11" Photo Paper 200 Sheets - $6.99
Duel Sudoku - $2.99
Memorex Air Duster - $2.99
Recover Lost Photos - $9.99

Monitors
Acer 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - $169.99
Acer 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - $249.99
Envision 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - $149.99

MP3 Players
$15 iTunes Gift Card - Free w/iPod
$25 Gift Card - Free w/GPS
Apple 160 GB iPod Classic - $349.99
Apple 16 GB iPod Touch - $399.99
Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle - $79.99
Apple 4 GB iPod Nano - $149.99
Apple 80 GB iPod Classic - $249.99
Apple 8 GB iPod Nano - $199.99
Apple 8 GB iPod Touch - $299.99
AT&T Pantech Duo C810 Cell Phone - $99.99
AT&T Tilt Cell Phone - $199.99
Bose SoundDock Digital Music System - $299.99
Centon 1GB Digital MP3 Player - $14.99
Centon 4GB moVox MP4 Mobile Media Player - $49.99
DLO Action Jacket Arm Band For iPod - $17.99
DLO Jam Jacket Case For iPod - $14.99
Emerge iPod All-In-One Kit - $9.99
Garmin StreetPilot C580 GPS - $399.99
HP iPaq 310 Travel Campanion GPS - $449.99
iPod Cases - $21.99
iTrip FM Modulator For iPod - $34.99
LEI MP3 Player Kit - $19.99
Motorola H9 Bluetooth Wireless Headset - $79.99
Motorola S9 Bluetooth Wireless Headset - $59.99
Sansa 2 GB MP3 Player - $49.99
Trio Onyx 1 GB Portable Media Player - $39.99
Zune 30 GB Brown MP3 Player - $99.99
Zune Speaker Dock - $39.99

Music
Rock Band Special Edition With Guitar Microphone And Drums - $169.99

Networking & Wireless
10/100 PCI Ethernet Adapter - $4.99
Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Network Adapter - $49.99
Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router - $59.99
Eight Port Cable/DSL Router - $29.99
Linksys Wireless G 4 Port Router With Secure Easy Setup - $49.99
Linksys Wireless G Compact Router - $29.99
Linksys Wireless G Network Adapters - $49.99
Linksys Wireless G Network Adapter With Speedbooster Technology - $59.99
Linksys Wireless G Router With Speedbooster Technology - $69.99
Netgear RangeMax Wireless G MIMO Router - $49.99
Netgear RangeMax Wireless G Network Adapter - $49.99
TRENDnet Wireless-N Adapters - $19.99
TRENDnet Wireless-N Router - $19.99
Two Pack 7dBi High Gain Antenna - $9.99

Portable USB Storage
Kingston 1GB USB Flash Drive - $7.99
PNY 2GB Flash Drive - $14.99
PNY 4GB Flash Drive - $24.99
PNY 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - $44.99
SanDisk Cruzer Micro 2GB ReadyBoost USB Flash Drive - $14.99
SanDisk Cruzer Micro 4 GB Ready Boost USB Flash Drive - $27.99

Printers
Canon Photo All In One Printer PIXMA MP610 - $159.99
Canon Photo Printer PIXMA IP1800 - Free
Canon Photo Printer PIXMA IP90V - $199.99
Canon Ultimate Photo All In One Printer PIXMA MP970 - $259.99
Epson All In One Printer Scanner And Copier Stylus CX8400 - $59.99
Epson PictureMate Snap Photo Printer - $29.99
Epson Ultra Hi Definition Photo All In One Printer RX595 - $99.99
Epson Wide Format Photo Printer Stylus SP1400 - $249.99
HP Deskjet F4180 Photo Printer And Scanner - $29.99
HP Photo Printer Scanner And Copier Photosmart C5280 - $99.99
HP Photosmart A620 Photo Printer - $144.99
HP Photosmart All In One Printer Photosmart C7280 - $254.99
Lexmark Photo Printer Scanner And Copier X4550 - $109.99
Lexmark Wireless Inkjet Color Printer Z1420 - $69.99
Samsung CLP-300 Color Laser Printer - $99.99
Samsung ML-2510 Laser Printer - $49.99

Software
Acronic True Image 11 Home Edition - $29.99
Adobe Premiere Elements 4 - $39.99
Aircraft Collector's Edition PC Video Game - $9.99
Aircraft Powerpack 2 PC Video Game - $29.99
BlackSite PC Video Game - $49.99
Call Of Duty 4 PC Video Game - $49.99
Crysis PC Video Game - $49.99
DriveScrubber 3 PC Software - Free w/Computer Purchase
Easy Media Creator 10 Suite - $49.99
Empire Earth PC Video Game - $49.99
Flight Simulator Acceleration PC Video Game - $29.99
Flight Simulator PC Video Game - $49.99
Flight Simulator Yoke And Rudder Pedals - $199.99
Flight Simulator Yoke Or Rudder Pedals - $149.99
Gears Of War PC Video Game - $49.99
Kane And Lynch PC Video Game - $49.99
Kaspersky Internet Security Software - Free w/Computer Purchase
Lasershield Instant Security System - $199.99
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - $99.99
Movie Studio Software - $29.99
Norton 360 - Free after rebates
Norton AntiVirus 2008 PC Software - $9.99
Norton Ghost PC Software - $9.99
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate - $59.99
Registry Mechanic - $19.99
SimCity Societies PC Video Game - $49.99
Spy Sweeper Software - $9.99
The Orange Box PC Video Game - $49.99
Unreal Tournament PC Video Game - $49.99
VHS to DVD 3.0 Deluxe Software - $29.99
Website Maker Software - $9.99

Television
32" LCD Flat-Panel 720p HDTV - $449.99
Flat Panel Starter Kit - $99.99
LG 26" LCD Flat Panel 720p HDTV - $749.99
LG 47" LCD Flat Panel 1080p HDTV - $1499.99
Olevia 537H 37" Widescreen LCD HDTV - $599.99
Samsung 46" LCD Flat Panel 1080p HDTV - $2399.99
Samsung 50" Plasma Flat Panel 720p HDTV - $1399.99
Sharp Aquos 46" LCD Flat Panel 1080p HDTV - $1699.99

Video Games
Airborne Video Game For PlayStation 3 - $59.99
Assassins Creed Video Game For PlayStation 3 - $59.99
Beowulf Video Game For PlayStation 3 - $59.99
Beowulf Video Game Xbox 360 - $59.99
BlackSite Effect Video Game Xbox 360 - $59.99
Call Of Duty Video Game Xbox 360 - $59.99
Contra Video Game For Nintendo DS - $29.99
Dogz 2 Video Game For Nintendo DS - $29.99
Hamsterz 2 Video Game For Nintendo DS - $29.99
Haze Video Game For PlayStation 3 - $59.99
Lego Star Wars Video Game For PlayStation 3 - $59.99
Luxor Video Game For Nintendo DS - $29.99
Mario Party DS Video Game For Nintendo DS - $29.99
Mass Effect Video Game Xbox 360 - $59.99
Monster Jam Video Game For Nintendo DS - $29.99
NBA 2KB Video Game For PlayStation 3 - $59.99
Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console - $129.99
Nyko DS Lite Charger Grip - $7.99
PlayStation 3 80 GB Entertainment Center - $499.99
Rayman Raving Rabbids Video Game For Nintendo DS - $29.99
Scene It Video Game Xbox 360 - $59.99
The Simpsons Game Video Game For Nintendo DS - $29.99
Xbox 360 Console System Bundle With Wireless Controller And Elite Bundle - $449.99
Xbox 360 Console System Bundle With Wireless Controller And Two Games - $349.99

Related Black Friday Specials:
Best Buy Black Friday Deals
Circuit City Black Friday Deals
Office Depot Black Friday Deals

Source: Black Friday Info

Duracell PowerSource Mobile 100 Extends Your Mobile Runtime

2007-11-14T07:01:00.000-08:00

Duracell’s PowerSource Mobile 100 brings backup power to all your mobile devices. The PowerSource Mobile 100 is a portable, rechargeable AC and USB power solution that allows you to extend the runtime by up to 2 hours, of almost any mobile device (iPod, cell phone, video camera etc..).

The PowerSource Mobile 100 has one AC outlet and two USB charge ports, so you can run or charge multiple devices simultaneously. It can provide:
Laptop 2 hours of run time
Cellular phone 18 hours of talk time
BlackBerry® 9 days of operating time
Portable game console 8 hours of play time
Mp3 player 96 hours of play time

It features:
Two AC outlets for connecting multiple loads
High surge capacity for products that require more power to start
High efficiency - converts virtually all of the battery's available power to AC
Mounting brackets for convenient installation in your truck, boat or RV
Heavy duty stud-connection mounting

The Duracell PowerSorce Mobile 100 retails for around $99

Source: Duracell

Nokia N82 Phone Packs 5 Megapixels

2007-11-14T04:18:00.000-08:00

Nokia have just announced their N82 multimedia candybar phone. Looking similar in design to the N81 slider, the N82 ups the camera angle with a 5 megapixels Carl Zeiss lens and a xenon flash.

You also get:
2GB microSD expansion
WiFi
assisted GPS (access to more than 15 million points of interest)
2.4 inch QVGA display
3.5mm headphone (now that’s nice)

The Nokia N82 will be released into key markets (Europe) and will sell for around 450 euros.

Source: Nokia Press Release

Marvel Comics Now Online

2007-11-13T14:33:00.000-08:00

Marvel comics have made 2,500 of its back issues available online to subscribers and 250 issues available free of charge (for a limited time period). The subscription service will give users access to first issues of titles including The Amazing Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four and The Incredible Hulk.

There will be a 6 month delay for new issues and users will only be able to view the comics online – downloading will not be possible. The comics will be available in various formats to view; including frame by frame navigation.

If you are a Marvel fan this might be a good place to start if you need to catch up on past issues. I’m actually surprised it has taken so long for this to happen. It seems pretty logical to me to have the comics available online.

Check out Marvel Comics Online

Extreme Range WiFi Router

2007-11-13T12:52:00.000-08:00

Having problems with getting a WiFi signal in your large house?
Then check out the Extreme Range WiFi Router that is supposed to be able to give you coverage up to 0.25miles (now that’s quite a range). It works with both 802.11b and 802.11g and packs 30dBm of power. Security is also tight with support for WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, and WEP.

So if WiFi range is what you need, the Extreme Range WiFi Router might be worth checking out.

Bi Metal HA-FX300 Ear Buds from JVC

2007-11-13T11:02:00.000-08:00

JVC has just released a premium ear-bud; the HA-FX300. The HA-FX300 uses an aluminum evaporation diaphragm to reproduces high-frequency detail more accurately than conventional cellulose or polymer-based diaphragms. These ear-buds also come with JVC’s new Bi-METAL structure where the drive unit is housed in a stainless steel base wrapped in a high-specific-gravity brass ring to eliminate vibration and energy loss.

The HA-FX300 also uses an aluminum housing and oxygen-free copper (OFC) that minimizes transmission loss. The ear-buds come with three different sized silicon rubber earpieces and a pair of memory foam earpieces for a customized fit.

The HA-FX300 will retail for around $99.95 and are available in black, red and bronze.

Source: JVC

Sony Ericcson K660i Gives Us Landscape Web Browsing

2007-11-08T01:55:00.000-08:00

Here is another new phone from Sony Ericcson. The K660i is a candy bar phone that is HSDPA mobile broadband enabled, that should make web browsing a piece of cake. The K660i allows you to browse the web in landscape mode and allows the user to pan and zoom web pages using the respective shortcut keys. The K660i, comes with GoogleMaps for mobile pre-installed and also incorporates a 2 megapixel camera.

The Sony Ericcson K660i, is set to be released at the beginning of 2008.

Source: Mobiledia

Sony Ericcson W380a Walkman Phone gets Gesture Control

2007-11-08T01:42:00.000-08:00

From the images that I have seen, I would have to say that the new Sony Ericsson W380a Walkman phone looks rather nice… This new clam shell phone allows users to control their music without the need to open the phone. The W380a incorporates ‘one-touch’ buttons on the top of the phone that light up when in Walkman mode. Not only that but, a hidden Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display is revealed displaying track information etc...

The W380a also comes with Sony Ericcson’s new Gesture control functionality that provides quick and easy control of the phone without having to touch it – mute a call or snooze the alarm by sweeping a hand across the camera. Is this just a gimmick or something that will be very useful? You will have to be the judge of that.

The W380a should be available in select markets at the beginning of 2008.

Source: Sony Ericcson

Creative HD50 Stereo are Small and Loud

2007-11-07T09:16:00.000-08:00

Creative have just announced the GigaWorks HD50 stereo speakers. The GigaWorks HD50 come with titanium super tweeters, two-inch diameter high-definition drivers and built-in BasXPort technology.

The HD50 has been designed to channel sound waves to flow from the inner chamber of the speaker to the soundstage which should improve bass and give a more natural sound.

Measuring just 9.1cm x 7cm x 14.1cm, the HD50 speakers are small in statue; big in sound.

Source: Creative

MotoPure H12 Bluetooth Headset

2007-11-06T10:00:00.000-08:00

Motorola today unveiled there stylish MOTOPURE H12 Universal Bluetooth Headset. This is the first headset from Motorola to use CrystalTalk (their audio-enhancing technology). The H12 uses dual microphones to separate the user’s voice from background and wind noise producing a pure, clear, natural sounding audio to the caller

The H12 is designed to fit using the TrueComfort design that offers three ear cushion options. The headset has a talk time of up to 5.5 hours with a wireless range up to 10m.

The MotoPure H12 bluetooth headset should be available before Christmas.

Source: Motorola Press Release

Toshiba HD A2 Below $100 at Walmart

2007-11-01T03:54:00.000-07:00

There are still a few weeks to go before ‘Black Friday’ but Walmart are determined to offer a few bargains before then. If you have not decided whether you are a HD or Blu-Ray person, then this weekend’s deal at Walmart might persuade you. This Friday, November 2, you can pick up the Toshiba HD-A2 for the ridiculous low price of $98.87. They are almost giving the thing away.

At this price you could probably afford both formats…

Source: Walmart

The BH 101 Bluetooth Headset from Nokia

2007-10-31T17:23:00.000-07:00

Looking for a reasonably priced Bluetooth earpiece for your cell phone?
Nokia’s BH-101 gives you 8 hours of talk time, 180 hours of standby, is Bluetooth 2.0 enables (with EDR, Handsfree v.1.5, and Headset v.1.1) and will not make a big dent in your wallet ay just $40

Source: Nokia

Razer Mako 2.1 THX Certified Speaker System

2007-10-31T03:26:00.000-07:00

In the market for a new set of gaming speakers?
You might want to hang on, until the Razer Mako 2.1 is released sometime in December. Developed by Razer in conjunction with THX Ltd, the Razer Mako 2.1 is one of the first desktop speaker systems to incorporate the THX Ground Plane and THX Slot Speaker technologies, as well as ClassHD Digital Amplifier Technology that provide omnidirectional audio effects for all your gaming and desktop needs. Plus the system looks pretty cool.

The THX Ground Plane produces downward-firing audio that should eliminate audio distortion that normal desktop speakers suffer from.

Specs:
THX-certified quality and performance
ClassHD™ digital amplifier technology with digital DSP control
Higher efficiency curves, improved SNR and EMI, and lowered distortion levels
Patented THX® Ground Plane and THX Slot Speaker™ technologies
Downward-firing design with optimized acoustic enclosure
All-in-one remote control pod with touch-sensitive LED dial
3.5mm auxiliary input minijack
3.5mm headphone minijack
RCA audio input
Response limits: 40~18,000Hz ± 2dB (30~20,000Hz ± 6dB)
Total system power: 300W RMS

The Razer Mako 2.1 should be available before Christmas with a price still to be determined.

Source: RazerZone

Samsung SGH A737 on AT & T

2007-10-30T16:52:00.000-07:00

With slider phones appearing to be ‘all the rage’ at the moment, AT&T has just dropped the Samsung SGH-A737 slider. The A737 is one of AT&T’s 3G phones that offers multimedia features, such as; music, video and data downloads over HSDPA technology. The phone comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera (with video capture and multi shot), mp3 player, Bluetooth 2.0 and support for A2DP stereo headphones. There is also the now standard expandable memory slot.

The Samsung SGH-A737 is available now for $49.99 after mail-in rebate and the usual AT&T agreements.

The Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U Portable Navigation Device

2007-10-30T03:03:00.000-07:00

Panasonic have announced that they will be releasing their first portable navigation device (PND) here in the USA. The Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U is a sleek, slim design that comes with a 5-inch touch panel display.

The Strada CN-GP50U provides is access to 1.8 million searchable Points of Interest in 51 categories, such as gas stations, airports, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, ATMs and historic landmarks. It has an easy to use Graphic User Interface (GUI) and comes pre-loaded with map data for the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico, plus detailed maps of 86 U.S. cities. By using the SD Memory Card or USB port users can easily perform software updates.

The Strada can also make hands-free calls on a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and Lane Assist helps avoid last-minute lane changes using voice guidance and by highlighting the correct lane in orange. The system even warns you when you are over the speed limit…

The Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U Portable Navigation Device should be available in December 2007 for around $499.95

Source: Panasonic Press Release

Meet the Pentax BobCar

2007-10-29T16:32:00.001-07:00

If you are in the Manhatten area this Holiday season, you may get to meet Pentax’s BobCar. Pentax will be showcasing its digital camera line-up in this three-wheeled, energy efficient, mini-vehicle. The BobCar showroom will feature the latest PENTAX digital SLR and compact digital cameras and offer consumers hands-on demonstrations, literature and special incentives being offered by PENTAX for purchasing selected products

A full list of dates and locations for the BobCar can be found here

T505 from Motorola Makes In Car Communication Easy

2007-10-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

Motorola have announced that their first ROKR for the car will be available in early 2008. The MOTOROKR T505 portable In-Car Speakerphone and Music System connects wirelessly to your Bluetooth enabled phone or mp3 player to allow you to make calls or listen to music over the car stereo.

The ROKR T505 is equipped with Stationfinder which locates the best FM station for clear audio. The T505 is designed to clip onto the sun visor and be taken from car to car.

Here are some of the features:
Audio CallerID
2 watt internal speaker
Bluetooth enabled
Portable, No installation
Talk Time: 20 hrs
Dimensions: 76 x 78 x 22.8 mm

Source: Motorola Press Release

The Shadow from T Mobile

2007-10-29T03:08:00.000-07:00

Looking for a smart phone – check out T-Mobile’s Shadow. This is a Windows Mobile 6 ‘slider designed’ smartphone that should be available on the T-Mobile network this week.

The Shadow is made my HTC and includes:
Rotating jog dial
2 megapixel camera
WiFi
Bluetooth
T-Mobile's myFaves interface ( send an email, text or instant message, and share a picture, video or voice note, with a push of the button right from the myFaves home)

Robert Dotson, president and CEO, T-Mobile USA. "Shadow finally makes staying connected to people simple, fun and easy - and all without the hassle of using a complicated device. This is not a productivity tool. This phone is designed for people who have lives beyond work."

T-Mobile Shadow will be available starting in October 31 for $149.99 with a two-year voice an data plan and will come in two colors: sage or copper.

Lenovo 3000 Y410 Laptop Retailing Now

2007-10-29T02:53:00.000-07:00

Lenovo have just introduced a new model to their 3000 series of laptops aimed at the home/home office market. The Lenovo 3000 Y410 is a 14.1 inch laptop that features home entertainment features such as:

Dolby Home Theater audio with a sub-woofer
Play CDs without booting the system
Shuttle Center media player
1.3-megapixel Webcam
VeriFace software (face recognition security feature)

The Y410 also includes:
14.1-inch display (1,280x800 resolution)
Integrated Intel X3100 graphics
160GB hard drive (5400rpm)
DVD Burner

The Y410 will only be available at select retail stores (Office Depot, Micro Center, and Staples) and will retail in the range of $700 - $1000

The Y410 appears to be well priced and should compete well with the likes of Dell , HP, Toshiba etc..

Source: Lenovo

Batter Blaster Pancakes from a Can

2007-10-28T06:57:00.000-07:00

Ok, so it’s Sunday morning and you are desperate for some pancakes, but you don’t have the time to make them from scratch and you are sick of those frozen microwave pancakes; what can you do? How about pancakes from a can? Disclaimer: I have not tried this product. The folks over at Batter Blaster have placed their pancake mix in a pressurized can. If it’s good enough for ‘Cheez-Whiz’ and ‘Ready Whip’, why not pancakes…

According to their site;

Batter Blaster is fast easy and fun for the whole family. Just point, blast and cook! “Batter Blaster makes breakfast a blast”

Just a squirt of the pancake mixture into your pan or waffle maker and wait for your pancakes to cook. The Batter Blaster website has more information and a selection of recipes.

Enjoy…

Source: Batter Blaster

Wakeup with a Boynq

2007-10-25T21:27:00.000-07:00

Fed up with the same old alarm clocks that double as an iPOd dock, then check out the Boynq Wakeup; it’s a little bit different. The Boynq Wakeup has three integrated LCD displays indicate the time, radio stations, and input channels in a soft white light. The intensity of the displays can be adjusted to suit your own preference. Remove the handy remote to reveal an iPod charging dock that is compatible with the full range of iPods.

Compatible with all iPods (and iPohone), the Wakeup comes with 2 x 10W RMS Stereo Speaker that have a frequency range of 20Hz-20KHz, an FM radio and line in / out ports to compliment the built-in equalizer. The controls on the unit are easy to use and control the adjustable alarm volume level, including sleep function as well as the very popular snooze button. The included full function remote is also a nice touch.

More Features:
FM radio with autoscan and 9 memory presets
Wake up to your iPod, radio or alarm
Full function remote (even for snoozing)
Build in iPOd dock for charging and synching
Base and Treble equalizer
Stereo line in for iPod Shuffle and other mp3 players
Stereo line out
Dimensions 10.2 x 8.1 x 10.2 inches

The Boynq Wakeup looks rather cool and is currently available through Amazon for around $129

Source: Amazon

LG Venus for Verizon Wireless

2007-10-24T03:14:00.001-07:00

This is the LG Venus that should be available with Verizon Wireless by the Holidays. The LG Vebus utilizes a slider design with a dual front screen layout. The bottom screen being touch sensitive with vibration feedback.

The phone supports microSD memory up to 8GB, MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC files and comes with a 2 megapixel camera.

More information when we have it.

Source: Mobiledia

Sony Cyber Shot DSC T2 Packs 4GB of Memory

2007-10-24T02:58:00.000-07:00

Sony have just announced they latest Cyber Shot camera; The DSC-T2. If you are one of those people who are put off with having to use Sony’s proprietary memory sticks, then the DSC-T2 might change your mind. The DSC-T2 comes with 4GB of on board memory, which is about the equivalent of 1,300 photos (and way more than I currently have with my own memory cards). Of course, if 4GB is not enough, you can always use a memory stick pro duo card to expand your memory capabilities.

The DSC-T2 packs an 8 megapixel, 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor, 2.7-inch, 230k pixel touchscreen LCD, 3x Carl Zeiss zoom with optical image stabilization, Sony's "smile shutter" and face detection technology, 38mm to 114mm-equivalent f/3.5-4.3 lens and an ISO 3200 max sensitivity.

The T2 comes in white, black, blue, green, and pink and should be available for around $350 for the Holidays

Samsung SGH-800 Camera or Phone

2007-10-23T03:33:00.000-07:00

There are plenty of good camera phones out there; even some with 5 megapixels. But the Samsung SGH-800 goes one further and adds a ‘3x optical zoom lens’. That’s right this phone certainly thinks it’s a digital camera, with great looks also. From the back, you would be hard pressed to tell this was a phone. Turn it around and the Samsung SGH-800 reveals a smooth looking slider phone

The SGH-800 will be released for the folks over in Europe (and hopefully the States will follow in the not so distant future) in November.

This great looking phone gives you:
HSDPA support
Auto-focus, Optical zoom, Xenon flash, Digital Image stabilization, red eye reduction, and face detection system on the camera
PictBridge support
Bluetooth 2.0 support
2.4 inch 262K color QVGA display
microSD memory card
Measures 101 x 51 x 19 mm

Source: Krunker

Griffin Evolve Wireless iPod Speaker System

2007-10-22T16:36:00.000-07:00

Now this is a cool looking iPod speaker system. Not only does it look cool but the speakers are actually wireless, so you can place them anywhere you want (as long as it is within 150ft of the base station).

The Evolve system comprises an iPod (and speaker) charging base and two cube shaped removable speakers.

Specs:
Twin full-range speakers with 4" aluminum drivers; built-in matched Class D amplifiers; 20W total power.
Wireless design transmits up to 150' for flexible speaker placement options.
Base unit docks and charges your iPod as it transmits digital stereo sound to the speakers.
Auxiliary audio in lets you easily connect an MP3 player or other digital audio device.
Magnetic shielded speakers can be used on or near a TV or monitor without picture distortion.
Easy-to-use volume and play controls via included remote.
Delivers up to 10 hours of play from built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Includes AC adapter, remote, iPod dock inserts.
Inputs: right/left auxiliary audio.
Outputs: right/left audio, composite video, S-video.

Griffin claims that the Evolve is compatible with all the latest iPod models; including the iPod Touch.

Source: Griffin Technology

Get the Blackberry 8320 Curve for $0

2007-10-22T16:18:00.000-07:00

If you have been thinking of getting the Blackberry 8320 Curve; then go and check out Amazon. They are currently (as of Oct 22, 2007) offering the Titanium model for $0. That’s right; nothing. Amazon is offering the phone at a 79% discount. Add to that the rebates and the price of the phone comes to $-50.01 or $0 to you and me.

There is a catch; you will need to obtain a new service plan. Still if you were already considering this, then this is not a bad deal.

Disclaimer: There is no word on how long this offer will last.

Source: Amazon

Holiday Desktops from eMachines

2007-10-22T16:01:00.000-07:00

eMachines gets a Holiday head start with the release of their desktop Holiday line up. The T5234 is one of these desktops that is available now. Equipped with Windows Vista, an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ processor, 1GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics card, 320GB hard drive, multi-format DVD+/-R/RW drive and a 15-in-1 media card reader. For $435 that’s not too shabby (unfortunately you will have to find a bit more spare change if you need a monitor)

You can find more Holiday desktops over at eMachines

Nokia Release the N81 to the World

2007-10-22T15:21:00.001-07:00

Nokia today announced that the N81 multimedia computer will be available globally (although the USA Nokia site states ‘coming soon’). The N81 comes in 2 versions; the 8GB and the standard version that accepts microSD cards upto 4GB.

The N81 is designed music and gaming lovers and comes with dedicated music and game keys. It also comes with a new 3D multimedia menu which is a first on the N-series models.

Included with the N81 are demos of the N-Gage games; EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA 07, Asphalt 3: Street Rules and Space Impact Light. More N-Gage games will be available omce N-Gage has been launched (later this year).

Other features include:
3.5mm headphone jack
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
2.4-inch, 16 million-color QVGA screen
Up to 2 megapixel (1600x1200 pixels) camera, MPEG-4 VGA video capture of up to 15fps
Stereo FM radio

Source: Nokia Press release

LG's First 32 inch Plasma TV

2007-10-22T03:02:00.000-07:00

LG have just announced that they plan to sell their first 32 inch Plasma TV globally in November. The LG 32PC5RV should be an affordable alternative for buyers who prefer plasma TV’s over LCD’s.

The LG 32PC5RV’s 16:9 aspect ratio has a response time of 0.001 ms and can be connected to the usual devices such as DVD players, home theater systems and HDMI or component ports, such as LG’s SIMPLINK

No word on pricing at this point. But if you are in the market for a new 32 inch TV; this is worth considering.

Source: LG Press Release

The Sleek A826 Home Photo Center from HP

2007-10-21T12:10:00.000-07:00

With the holiday season just around the corner, I’m sure your digital camera will be working overtime. If you are in the market for a home photo printer then the A826 Home Photo Center from HP should be on your list.

As you can see from the photo this is not your typically designed photo printer. It looks pretty cool in my opinion. The A826 Home Photo Center will print both 4x6 and 5x7 borderless prints and can hold up to 100 sheets of printer paper. The massive 7 inch touch screen, 5.6-in LCD gives you an impressive view of your images before printing.

The A826 does more than just print photos. You can draw or write on your photos using the included stylus or add captions using the touch screen keyboard. The printer also has the capability to edit images to remove red eye, slim people and enhance the photo with the included software.

The A826’s memory slot supports Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, and xD-Picture Cards. The printer measures in at 10.4 x 9.6 x 10.8 inches and weighs 5.8 lbs

The HP A826 Home Photo Center is available for around $249. This is a little more expensive than other photo printers, but the A826 does other more than just the standard photo printing.

Source: HP

Multifunctioning Digital Photo Frame

2007-10-19T03:21:00.000-07:00

With the holiday season, just around the corner, it’s time to search for gifts that friends and family may or may not use… This digital picture frame comes complete with its own weather station. The 7 inch TFT color LCD will display your cherished photos ‘one at a time’ or as a slideshow. You can also check the temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and weather forecast before you start your day.

In addition you get a radio-controlled digital and analog clock that includes alarm and calendar. If that was not enough the weather station picture frame will also displays sunrise and sunset times and moon phases. Add up to four Additional Indoor/Outdoor Remote Sensors (sold separately) to monitor different areas of your house.

Available at Frontgate for $199