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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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Christmas Countdown Day 5 Western Digital Passport 320GB
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Christmas Countdown Day 4 Samsung BD-UP5000 HD DVD and Blue Ray Player
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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Monday, December 3, 2007
Never be late Never be Lost Watch from Timberland
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
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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Sunday, December 2, 2007
Christmas Countdown Day 2 Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle
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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Saturday, December 1, 2007
Christmas Countdown Day 1 The Stylophone
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
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
