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5 Cool Gadgets For Gadget Lovers

Jennifer — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:05:55 +0000

Clocky Alarm Clock

We can find all kinds of gadgets in on/offline stores or some gadget websites. Some are very useful and make gadget lovers happy about it. Most gadgets that we usually call “cool!” make our life easier. I will show you some interesting and cool gadgets that you can use for outdoor activities and parties or even in the morning.

Segway X2 – Enjoy the road less traveled with the Segway x2. It’s rugged, tough, and designed to take you places. With the x2, you can chart your own course. Its innovative design moves you over a variety of terrain, be it the grass in your backyard or the gravel and dirt in your favorite off road spot. Deeply treaded tires, scratch resistant fenders and higher ground clearance give you a smooth, stable ride, and the durability you’ve come to expect. It weighs about 120lb and max. speed is 12.5mph(20Km/h). Cool gadget for outdoor activity lovers.

Digital Photo Frame – An all-in-one multimedia device for those who like the traditional look but expect more features. This digital photo frame offers more capabilities than competitors on the market, without too much complexity. Photo image, mp3 music player, movie player, mobile TV, RSS, Clock & Calendar and even e-book are all included in this device. In addition, it allows you to use Wi-Fi(802.11b/g) feature with touch key and IR remote control.

The operation is very simple: just insert your SD, MMC, MS or XD card, turn it on and you already have everything you need for a slideshow, movie, mp3 music and more!

Personal Alcohol Tester – This portable Breathalyzer clues you in on the exact blood alcohol level in your system. Keeping track of your own inebriation level and that of the folks around you can be the difference between a fun night out and complete disaster. This professional grade breathalyzer gives you results in seconds with the range of 0.00 – 0.19% for blood alcohol content. Simply blow into the front of the device to get a reading. You don’t need to touch your mouth to the device, eliminating bacterial contamination between uses. Friend claiming they’re not drunk? Now you can know for sure exactly how intoxicated they really are.

Vibro Max Speaker – This cool portable speaker makes any flat surface a speaker! Designed to go beyond conventional speaker technology, this portable speaker uses an advance patented electro acoustic technology, projecting audio vibrations on to solid surface to produce sound. Crystal clear sound is produced through hard surface like wood, plastic or glass.

Just simply place this speaker on a desk, plug in an mp3 player and sound will literally emanate from the surface as if it were a giant speaker. It’s every gadget lover’s dream, and audio quality is surprisingly good, particularly now that bass, treble and loudness can be adjusted for different environments. It comes with a handy slim remote control with adjustable bass, treble and volume. Great item for gadget lovers.

Clocky Alarm Clock – Do you have the trouble of waking up on time? This naughty, modern, and lovely alarm clock helps. When it beeps, it will run away and hide till you switch it off. You will find that you are out of bed by that time. Funny and Interesting! When it beeps, the light flashes, and run into different direction: forward, backward, turn-a-round, clockwise, and find a place to hide after 30 sec. And also it keeps on beeping about 9 min or being switched off. This naughty clock will jump from table, desk, or bed onto the floor. So, don’t put it higher than 3 Feet even it is really tough enough.

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*This article has been written by Steve W. Kim of EC21, one of the world’s leading B2B e-marketplace, offers over a million of Global Buyers DB, buying and selling offers in over 4,000 product categories with featured services to global buyers and suppliers.

Wearable gadgets for the fashionista tech girl

Jennifer — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:46:06 +0000

From geek to chic – the latest in high-tech gadgets combine nerd techi-ness with fashionista style. This year, practical products that accessorize a wardrobe are taking over holiday wish lists.

The new Sony Cyber-shot T10 Digital Camera is the perfect accessory for women who want to be coordinated from tip to toe. Equipped with 7.2 mega pixels of perfection, a 2.5″ LCD screen and a sleek body, the T10 is the ultimate in style. Available in popular pink, this sexy digi cam is sure to please the fashion conscious.

No it’s not a lipstick tube – but a portable digital music player from Sony. The new NWS200 series Walkman is so compact, it could easily be mistaken for a cosmetic rather than a gadget. Gone are the days of music players the size of a brick, this new mp3 player straps on the arm for easy wear and access. If running at the gym or doing yoga in the park is a favourite, the S200 series is the only accessory needed. With the ability to switch play lists according to activity, and a feature for tracking time, distance and calories, this Walkman is one attractive gift.

More information is available online at www.sonystyle.ca.

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When Making Holiday Shopping Compatible, Convergence is Key

Jennifer — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:05:29 +0000

(ARA) – With the holiday season upon us, consumers are starting to break out their gift lists to buy friends and loved ones the best gifts possible. This year, shoppers are projected to spend $21 billion on consumer electronics, up from $17 billion last year, and savvy consumers are demanding technological convergence like never before.

Digital cameras, camcorders, plasma TVs, iPods and other gizmos are topping the gift lists for many and according to the Consumer Electronics Association, these popular items will account for more than 25 percent of all holiday gift spending this year.

In the spirit of convergence, picture taking has rapidly evolved from prints to digital images, and now to high definition picture shows on plasma televisions. However, consumers need to know the basics in order to ensure technological harmony between digital cameras and flat screen televisions. Some tips include:

Brand Compatibility â€“ Itâ€™s best to purchase your high definition television and your digital camera from the same manufacturer to ensure easy compatibility and added feature sets. For example, if you shoot a series of horizontal and vertical images with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 digital camera and then you go to view those images on a Panasonic plasma, the television will intuitively know to rotate your photos in the correct direction for optimal viewing. In fact, Panasonic has also started including SD Memory Card slots directly on the front of their flat panel televisions to allow for better convergence.

Get the Blur Out â€“ When displaying your photos on up to a 65-inch high definition plasma television, image clarity is even more important. This is a major reason why Panasonic made MEGA Optimal Image Stabilization a standard feature on all of their digital cameras.

Slideshows Have Never Been Cooler â€“ Once you are finished snapping away with a point-and-shoot camera, there is no better way to showcase your photos than through a slideshow. All you need to do is remove your SD Card and slide it into the slot on your notebook computer, projector, photo printer, DVD player or television for a memorable high definition slideshow. Certain slideshow applications will even allow you to add music or captions to your photos.

Sixteen by Nine is Number One â€“ Most digital cameras on the market today shoot in the traditional four-by-three or three-by-two formats, which are more like a square on the screen. Unfortunately most high definition televisions and wide screen laptops display your photos (and new high-definition broadcasts) in the 16-by-9 widescreen format. This doesnâ€™t stop you from viewing images on these high definition televisions, but most televisions will either stretch your 4-by-3 or 3-by-2 format images to fit the 16-by-9 inch format screen or use letterboxes, which essentially black out portions of your screen. To avoid this, consumers should make sure the cameras they purchase shoot in 16-by-9 inch format, such as the Lumix DMC-LX2.

The Instant Art Gallery â€“ If posting your own photographs on your plasma television isnâ€™t enough, there are plasma artwork solutions like GalleryPlayer. This service allows you to enjoy some of the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your high definition plasma TV by using free software to purchase and download the images you like and then play them on your HDTV right from your PC. If thatâ€™s not enough, certain companies like Panasonic even offer high quality 42-inch plasma picture frames that will have your plasma looking like a Picasso for as little as $399.95.

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High Tech Catches the Ladies’ Eyes

Jennifer — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:03:06 +0000

(ARA) – Holiday salesmen beware — women are on the prowl for high-tech holiday gifts this year. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) says that women outspend men by about a 60/40 ratio when it comes to consumer electronics, and they influence 80 percent of electronics purchases.

From buying gadgets and goodies as gifts, to treating themselves to a trendy gizmo, women seem to be mastering the world of technology as fast as their male counterparts. But unlike most men, these high-tech wonders must meet the following criteria for the female shopper: they must be functional, feasible and friendly.

Women take a practical approach when purchasing technology, spending to meet an objective rather than for the sheer delight of one-upping the neighbors. Theyâ€™re content knowing they got a good deal on a new age product thatâ€™s rapidly gaining popularity.

Men, on the other hand, will boast that they have the biggest high definition TV (HDTV) on the block and will proudly display that 60-inch HDTV on a big media center for the whole world to see.

Some of the hottest consumer electronics in demand this holiday season by both men and women include HDTVs, digital video recorders and portable media companions.

Everything looks better in HD

High definition offers a stunning picture and exciting surround sound. Whatâ€™s more, the cost of an HDTV has dramatically dropped and more than 70 percent of primetime network programming is now broadcast in high definition. That means everyone in the family can enjoy their favorite shows in stunning clarity including Sunday Night Football, CSI, Greyâ€™s Anatomy and Lost. Additionally, many networks like Discovery, National Geographic, ESPN and Travel Channel have adopted HD programming. Satellite pay-TV provider DISH Network offers the most with 30 national HD channels,

The most important household electronic

Digital video recorders (DVRs) have also become an overwhelming favorite with women for obvious reasons. DVRs allow consumers to record live TV so people can watch what they want when they want. And they are easy to use. That means a practical woman can spend more time with family and friends while still keeping up-to-date on pop culture. And when she does finally sit down to watch her favorite shows she can zap through commercials, watching a one-hour program in 40 minutes or less.

As an added bonus, DVRs are easy to use so that women can easily record and watch programming without headache. Additionally, recent studies have shown an overwhelmingly majority of consumers think DVRs are worth the cost. A dual tuner DVR is even better as it powers two rooms with one set-top box so she can watch Thursdayâ€™s docudrama while the kids watch an animated movie in the play room.

The perfect traveling companion

Portable video and music players will be popular gadgets again this holiday season as the whole family gets hours of entertainment from the same handy device. Women understand the practicalities of taking favorite music and programming on the go. The PocketDISH, a portable media player from DISH Network, allows consumers to store hours of TV, movies, photos and music on one device. This means a traveling woman gets her Desperate Housewives fix and the carpool mom gets 10 minutes of peace while the toddlers watch cartoons in the backseat.

In the end, no oneâ€™s saying that women like gadgets more than shoes or a great handbag. Or maybe they do. Oxygen Network conducted a survey that said three out of four women would choose the TV over a diamond solitaire necklace.

So this holiday season, donâ€™t be surprised if the HDTV, the DVR or the portable media player is either on your galâ€™s Christmas list or wrapped under the tree for her special someone.

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Gifts Under $150: Worry-free perfect rice

Jennifer — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:52:00 +0000

To make perfect rice every time and to sample healthy rice dishes from around the world, the easy-to-use SANYO ECJ-E35S 3.5 cup micro-computerized Rice Cooker/Warmer features multi-menu selections with nine distinct courses for cooking various types of rice dishes including white rice, mixed rice, rinse-free rice, sprouted brown rice, sweet rice and brown rice.An extra thick (5mm) titanium-coated non-stick inner pot provides maximum heat distribution for optimum cooking. It also has an easy-to clean removable steam vent. The steam vent has a dual function to enhance flavor thanks to a special design that helps retain starch in the rice during cooking.

To help meet the need for perfectly cooked rice, the product has a variety of multi-menu selections, including the Korean specialty rice dish known as Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab, and the LCD Clock and 24-Hour preset timer allows for cooking completion at the desired time.

The contemporary exterior with stainless steel accent will be an attractive addition to any kitchen, matching other stainless steel appliances that are so much in style today.

Other features include a retractable cord, special water line for cooking various types of rice dishes, measuring cup, spatula & multi-language instruction manual (English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese) with recipes included. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $139.00. More information is available at www.sanyo.ca.

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Gifts Under $900: High Definition that fits in the palm of your hand

Jennifer — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:49:59 +0000

For that person on your gift list that adores leading-edge technology, the world’s smallest and lightest high-definition video/still camera is now even better.Following the immense popularity of its predecessor, the SANYO Xacti HD1A is a hybrid digital camera that shoots high-definition digital video and high-resolution 5 megapixel stills, housed in a compact body designed for convenient, one-handed operation and one-thumb control of most key functions.

It is incredibly compact, measuring 3.1 W x 4.7 H x 1.4 D inches (7.9W x 11.9H x 3.5D cm) so it easily fits into a shirt pocket. And it’s very light, weighing 8.3 ounces/235.3 grams (including battery and a standard SD memory card), so the technophile on your gift list will never suffer arm fatigue common with using larger camcorders.

This CameraCorder has been upgraded to include a 30 frames-per-second 320 x 240 pixel video recording mode, which is optimal for viewing MPEG-4 video clips on a video iPodï¿½ or other portable video players, as well as improved in-camera video editing capabilities. The 2.2-inch LCD display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on axis for taking video or still images even in difficult locations.

Another new feature of the 720p high-definition video, 5.1 megapixel, 10X optical zoom (10X digital zoom) HD1A is a 16:9 shooting mode that allows users to capture 3.8 megapixel stills in the same widescreen format as the high-definition videos for eye-catching viewing on a 16:9 television screen. Other features include a pop-up flash and docking station that enables easy connectivity to PCs and TVs and provides fast recharging.

The HD1A can record up to 21 minutes of 720p HD video per gigabyte (GB) on a standard SD or SDHC memory card or up 84 minutes on the soon-to-be released 4GB SDHC card (cards sold separately). Alternatively, HD1 users can record in Standard Definition mode (640 x 480 pixels at 30fps progressive) for up to one hour per GB of recording capacity. Users can quickly switch between high-definition and standard-definition recording modes by simply pressing the “HD/Norm” button located beneath the LCD display. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $899.99. More information is available at www.sanyo.ca.

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Gifts Under $50: Battery breakthrough. ready-to-use rechargeables

Jennifer — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:48:01 +0000

Toys and electronic devices, including cameras, will work right away once these new Eneloop rechargeable batteries are taken out of the box.SANYO, the world leader in the development and manufacture of rechargeable batteries, has introduced the next-generation nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery named Eneloop that is as convenient to use as alkaline batteries because they are pre-charged. The first product based on SANYO’s Think GAIA vision, Eneloop is immediately usable from the box because it boasts minimal self-discharge, can be charged 1,000 times with little memory effect, and is recyclable when its long lifecycle is complete. The PET plastic packaging for the batteries is also recyclable, although it provides an ideal reusable case for the batteries.

SANYO research shows that Eneloop batteries have an 85 per cent residual ratio after one year of non-use in 20 degree Celsius temperatures (compared to regular rechargeables that lose one per cent of power per day), meaning the batteries can be left in an electronic device for months, but the batteries will retain 85 per cent of their charge. Internal tests also prove that Eneloop batteries can take 4.4 times more digital pictures than dry cell batteries, even in zero degree Celsius conditions. Eneloop maintains its low self-discharge rate and stability in temperatures as low as minus 5 degrees Celsius.

Although Eneloop is compatible with other battery chargers, its charger features a foldaway plug with dual voltage (110-240) recharging capability (does not include plug adapter) for worldwide travel convenience.

Available at The Source and other retailers in AA and AAA sizes, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for Eneloop is $17.99 for an AA or AAA-two pack, $29.99 for an AA or AAA-four pack and $44.99 for an AA-8 pack. Quick charger units have an MSRP of $39.99 for an AA-two charger or $59.99 for an AA-four charger.

Think GAIA is SANYO’s vision to restore a beautiful earth to the children of the future. Go to www.sanyo.ca for more information.

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Gifts Under $550: You can now shoot digital video and stills in wet conditions

Jennifer — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:45:52 +0000

Afraid to get your digital camera or camcorder wet? SANYO has designed a high-performance hybrid CameraCorder that is also splashproof.Combining DVD-quality digital video with high-resolution still digital imaging, the SANYO Xacti CA6 is designed for convenient, one-handed operation and one-thumb control of most key functions.

Measuring 3.0 W x 3.9 H x 1.4 D inches (7.6W x 9.9H x 3.5D cm), the CA6 fits easily into a shirt pocket. And weighing less than 6 ounces/170.1 grams (including battery and a standard SD memory card), users will not suffer arm fatigue common with larger camcorders.

The 6 megapixel, 5X optical zoom (12X digital zoom), 640 x 480 resolution MPEG-4 CA6 (housed in an iPod white with orange accented body) is designed for outdoor enthusiasts because of its IEC international IPX4 Splash Protection. Its splash-proof water resistance makes it practical to use around the pool or at the beach. It’s also rugged enough to safely take photos or shoot video with wet hands while fishing and ice fishing, hiking, boating, skiing, snowmobiling or enjoying other outdoor leisure activities (although the CA6 should never be immersed in water).

The 2.0 inch amorphous silicon color TFT LCD display screen enables easier viewing and can be laid flat against the camera body while sharing the stills and video with others. Simultaneous shooting of 6 megapixel still images and 640 x 480-pixel video clips is possible with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of a movie clip. (Depending on the mode used to take still images, simultaneous video clip shooting may be interrupted. While shooting video clips, using the digital image stabilizer may change the angle of view for still images.)

This CameraCorder offers five video recording modes, including the Web-SHQ mode specifically designed to capture video destined for the video iPod or other MPEG-4 capable personal media players. Shooting in Web-SHQ mode, videos are captured at 320 x 240 pixels at a smooth 30 frames-per-second, which is ideally suited for some of the most popular personal media players available. It can also serve as a high-quality webcam for live, person-to-person video over the Internet.

The CA6 can record up to one hour of standard-definition (VGA: 640 x 480 pixels) MPEG-4 video or up to 515 six megapixel digital still images per gigabyte (GB) on a standard SD or SDHC memory card or more than four hours of VGA video or more than 2,000 digital images captured on the soon-to-be released 4GB SDHC memory card (cards sold separately). The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $549.99. More information is available at www.sanyo.ca.

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