The Logitech Pure-Fi Elite iPod Speaker Dock

The Logitech Pure-Fi Elite stands above the iPod speaker competition with a can't-miss combination of excellent design, great sound, and a low price. The Logitech Pure-Fi Elite is a sleekly designed iPod speaker system with AM/FM radio. It has composite and S-Video output for displaying photos and videos from compatible iPods. It boasts an excellent LCD display plus the good sound quality, with decent bass and clarity for a speaker system this compact. And most especially, it's affordable.


Unfortunately, it has no alarm to go with the clock. The S-Video slot is recessed, making it difficult to plug in some S-Video cables. Also, the video output doesn't work with sixth-generation video iPods.

The Pure-Fi Elite is an all-black affair that caters to owners of like-colored iPods, but white and other rainbow-hued iPods don't clash too badly with the system; they'll just stand out against the black background rather than meld into it.

It includes an easy-to-read LCD-screen backlit control buttons located just below the display. One of the changes Logitech made was to those buttons--in the AudioStation they were touch sensitive, in this model they're standard, pressure-sensitive buttons. the 8-pound system measures 16 inches wide (at the front), 7.25 inches high, and 4.25 inches deep, which makes it shelf-friendly.

Logitech has redesigned the remote for the Pure-Fi and we found the new remote, which has raised, rubberized buttons designed to be easier to use, though it's not intuitive how to get to the bass and treble controls.

We were easily able to connect a standard composite cable (you know, the yellow video cable), but S-Video offers better quality, so you may have to shave down the plug on an S-Video cable to make it fit the connection. It's important to note that while the Pure-Fi Elite's video output works fine with older video iPods, it isn't compatible with the latest generation of video-enabled iPods, including the iPod Touch, the Classic, the new Nano, and the iPhone.

The included power adapter is pretty bulky. We suspect this has something to do with having to power an 80-watt system (that's the number listed in the specs anyway), but just be aware that it isn't all that easy to hide.

Specifications:

• Product Type: Speaker system with digital player dock
• Width: 16 in
• Depth: 4.3 in
• Height: 7.2 in
• Weight: 7.9 lbs
• System Components: 2 x speakers
• Speaker Type: Active
• Max (RMS) Output Power (Total): 80 Watt
• Built-in Devices: Alarm, AM/FM radio
• Controls: Bass, Treble, Power on/off
• Additional Features: Built-in LCD display
• Speakers Included: 2 x Satellite speaker - 2-way
• Included Accessories: IPod adapter kit
• Remote Control: Remote control - Infrared

The Ultrathin Laptop: Sony VAIO TZ150N

The Sony VAIO TZ150N is extremely slim and light yet manages to squeeze in DVD burner. This Sony VAIO has a head-turning design, excellent battery life and includes integrated WWAN.

Almost impossibly slim, the body of the Sony VAIO TZ measures just less than an inch thick. Adding the standard battery raises the rear of the laptop slightly, to 1.17 inches thick, but this is still one of the smallest systems you'll find outside of a UMPC. Because it weighs less than three pounds, the VAIO TZ feels a little fragile, especially around the hinges, but the carbon-fiber casing should offer adequate protection.




The keyboard uses evenly spaced flat keys, much like an Apple MacBook. The tiny keys and touch pad felt usable, but it takes a little practice before you get accustomed to where everything is. A row of tiny media control buttons sits on the front edge, while the glowing, green power button has been relegated to end of the system's circular hinge.

The LED backlit display is incredibly thin, and it even includes a Web cam. The Web cam features a low 0.3-megapixel resolution, making it more suitable to Web conferencing than taking snapshots. The VAIO TZ supplies just two USB ports and only VGA for video output, but it still manages to cram in a mini-FireWire jack, an ExpressCard slot, and a media card reader, so overall it's in the plus column for an ultraportable.

Besides the standard 802.11n Wi-Fi, the system also includes an integrated WWAN antenna (the older TX had a flimsy antenna attached to the hinge--this one supposedly is integrated inside), with mobile broadband service (EV-DO Rev. A) from Sprint.

We're happy to report that there are two other useful security features that can help business users make the case for their company to find room in the budget for a VAIO TZ. First, there's a fingerprint reader, positioned between the two mouse buttons below the touch pad. Second, the VAIO TX features an embedded TPM security chip that protects your data from would-be hackers and thieves. And if you're eyeing the VAIO TZ for play, you'll like its Instant Mode that lets you access music, movies, and photos without booting Windows.

The Sony VAIO TZ150 prides itself with an incredibly impressive battery life. Using the standard battery (Sony also offers an extended battery, but is costs an extra $299).

Only the high price and sluggish performance detract from Sony's inch-thick flagship laptop, the VAIO TZ, which impresses with smart design and fantastic battery life.

Specifications:

• Platform Technology: Intel Centrino Duo
• System Type: Notebook
• Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
• Width: 10.9 in
• Depth: 7.8 in
• Height: 1.2 in
• Weight: 2.6 lbs
• Wireless Capabilities: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, Bluetooth, 802.11 pre-N
• Core voltage technology: Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
• Installed RAM Size: 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
• RAM Technology: DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz
• Hard Drive: 100 GB - 4200 rpm
• Card reader type: Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards: Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro
• Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA 950
• Wireless NIC: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

DLO TransDock Deluxe, The Best In-Car iPod Dock

The DLO TransDock Deluxe is one of the most full-featured iPod FM transmitters on the market. Beyond charging and broadcasting your iPod, the TransDock Deluxe includes an AV output, an auxiliary input, a remote control, and a USB charging outlet.

The DLO TransDock Deluxe is large and not very portable. The elegance and utility of the TransDock Deluxe depends heavily on the location of your car's power outlet. Video output is limited only to 5G iPod.

The DLO TransDock Deluxe ($129) improves on last year's TransPod by adding video output, a USB charging port, a remote control, and a more attractive design. the TransDock is an unapologetically big, beautiful in-car iPod dock that comes in four pieces: a dock, a stand, an extender, and a remote control. Once assembled and connected to your car's cigarette lighter, the TransDock stands out, both physically and aesthetically from your car's console.


One of the biggest selling points for the TransDock is the inclusion of an iPod remote control that fastens to your car's steering wheel. The TransDock's remote features seven buttons for controlling music playback, station selection, preset selection, and iPod backlight activation. A Velcro fastener and tiny brace is used to attach the remote to your steering wheel. This same Velcro strap can also be easily undone, allowing the remote to be reoriented for right- or left-hand use.

Another notable addition to the DLO TransDock Deluxe is the inclusion of a full-size USB port on the bottom of the iPod charging cradle. The USB port can be used for charging most USB-compatible devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, Bluetooth headsets, or even a Sony PSP.

A composite video output is also included. While video output might seem like a strange feature for an in-car iPod dock, those of you with rear-seat-entertainment displays will find the option valuable on long road trips. Unfortunately, the video output feature on the TransDock is only compatible with the 5G video iPod at the moment.

The DLO TransDock Deluxe is one of the best in-car iPod dock and FM transmitters available. If you're picky about what you plug into your car's console, however, there are more discreet solutions.

Dell XPS M1330 - The Thin and Light Laptop

The 13-inch Dell XPS M1330 is such a pleasant surprise. It has a thin, sexy design with a strong performance. It boasts a backlit-LED display and included media remote control. Dell has finally put design first with the head-turning XPS M1330 laptop, emphasizing both the "thin" and "light" aspects of the thin-and-light category without sacrificing features or performance.




Unlike the bulky, unattractive 12-inch Dell XPS m1210, the M1330 has clearly been built with an emphasis on good looks and clean lines, ditching the earlier model's cumbersome, rotating Web cam and thick chassis. The keyboard tray is brushed silver with black accents, while the lid is available in black, white, or red. Dell manages to squeeze a good number of extras onto the keyboard tray, including touch-sensitive controls for volume and media playback, an eject button for the slot-loading DVD drive, and a quick-launch button for Dell's proprietary Media Direct software.

One of the main features of the XPS M1330 is the optional LED backlit display, which touts better color reproduction, higher brightness, lower power consumption and a thinner panel. The speakers are located at the top of the laptop, above the media controls and are what you'd expect for a small laptop. They can get pretty loud, but there's minimal bass response and mids and highs can become quite shrill at high volume. The keyboard is fairly firm, with the slightest bit of flex if keys are pressed firmly. In terms of keystroke, it definitely has a 'different' feel from a Thinkpad keyboard. The touchpad is responsive and the buttons feel very nice, with a good amount of travel and no loud click. The media keys are touch-sensitive as opposed to mechanical buttons found on the rest of Dell's notebook range.



Given the limited space available, the number of I/O ports is relatively limited on the XPS M1330. The back of the laptop is completely devoid of ports, with the space taken up by a fan vent and the battery. The front of the laptop has a mic input, two headphone outputs, and an 8-in-1 card reader for various types of SD cards, MMC, xD and Memory Stick.

The right side is home to the slot-load DVD burner, an attachment for a computer lock, as well as a single USB port. The left side is busier, with a 4-pin Firewire, HDMI, another USB port, 10/100mb Ethernet, a HD-15 VGA output and the power jack. There are only two USB ports.

The Creative webcam can take video at up to 640x480 resolution while still pictures can be taken at up to 1280x1024.

Specifications:

• Platform Technology: Intel Centrino Duo
• System Type: Notebook
• Built-in Devices: Wireless LAN antenna
• Weight: 4 lbs
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 / 2 GHz
• Installed RAM Size: 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
• RAM Technology: DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz
• Hard Drive: 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400
• Type: DVD±RW - Integrated
• Card reader type: 8 in 1 card reader
• Display Type: 13.3 in TFT active matrix
• Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA X3100
• Audio output type: Sound card
• Audio output compliant standards: High Definition Audio
• Camera Type: Integrated, 2 megapixel
• Input device type: Keyboard, Touchpad

HP Pavilion HDX - The Luxury Laptop

This gigantic laptop/desktop hybrid weighs a whopping 15.5 pounds and comes equipped with a 20-inch LCD screen. The lowest-end HP Pavilion HDX configuration goes for $3,000, but you'll definitely want to load it up with an HD DVD drive and an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor for an extra $1,700 or so.

The real stand out design feature on the HP Pavilion HDX is the dual-hinge display. Rather than opening with a single large hinge at the back of the notebook, the 20.1" display swings open with a center-mounted rear hinge and is further adjustable with a second hinge at the back of the display allowing you to position the screen for the perfect viewing angle. The built-in web cam has a high-resolution of 1.3-megapixel but produces excellent video quality.



The 20.1" WSXGA+ display on the HDX is quite impressive to say the least. Both horizontal and vertical viewing angles are excellent, back lighting is even across the entire surface, there is virtually zero light leakage around the edges, and high definition video simply looks stunning on this display.

The full-size keyboard with separate number pad is as roomy as anything you'd connect to a desktop, and it still leaves plenty of space on the keyboard tray to allow for comfortable typing. Above the keyboard sits a row of touch-sensitive buttons, including quick-launch buttons for HP's QuickPlay media software, a toggle for the Wi-Fi antenna, and volume and EQ controls. A remote control, not quite full-size, but larger than the credit-card-size ones found in some laptops, sits in a special cutout to the left of the keyboard. You can use it right there, or pop it out to control Windows Media Center and other media apps.


A basic Webcam, fingerprint reader, and single-tuner TV tuner round out the built-in features. Fingerprint readers are usually found only in business systems, but they can be useful on a consumer system for simply remembering your various log-ins and passwords--more convenience than security.

Some of the disappointments include: it's so big that it's a laptop in name only; overly expensive; HD DVD only--no Blu-ray; Core 2 Extreme CPU offers only slight performance boost; screen can't do 1080p; no DVI port.

In conclusion, HP's massive 20-inch Pavilion HDX is a glorious example of conspicuous consumption--overpriced, overpowered, and overwhelmingly cool.

Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 (2.4GHz)
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT (256MB)
• Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
• 20.1” WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050 pixels) HP Ultra Brightview display
• Integrated HP HDTV Tuner w/4 Altec Lansing speakers + 1 subwoofer
• PowerPack Software – Roxio, Muvee and Serif
• Dual 100GB 7200RPM Hard Drives (200GB total)
• HD DVD-ROM w/ Super Multi DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
• 4GB DDR2 system memory
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
• Intel Pro/Wireless 4945a/g/n network with Bluetooth
• HP Imprint "Dragon" finish + Fingerprint reader + webcam
• High capacity 9-cell battery
• Dimensions: 18.7" (L) x 13.4" (W) x 2.3" (H)
• Price as configured: $4,459.99

Archos 605 WiFi - The Best Wireless Portable Media Player

With top-notch video resolution, incredible viewing angles, and integrated support for wireless movie downloads, the Archos 605 WiFi is the best of its breed. The Archos 605 WiFi lets you wirelessly download movies, TV shows, and (soon) music on the spot, as well as stream the latest YouTube videos. However, the number of content providers is slim at the moment, and some of the most compelling features (most notably, the Web browser) cost extra.




The Archos 605's screen is big enough to do video justice, yet small and thin enough to comfortably fit in your pants pocket. The recessed 4.3-inch TFT LCD screen is not only bright, colorful, and glare-resistant, but it displays at a resolution of 800x480, making it one of the highest-resolution PVPs on the market. Plus, the screen valiantly resists smudges despite its dual-duty as a touch screen. It also has a built-in kickstand and an internal speaker really put this player over the top.

There are a few disappointments: The battery is non removable and its life is only average. Many users will need to shell out extra for software and hardware accessories they'll wish were included.

The Archos 605 WiFi is one of the most impressive portable video players we've seen all year and its low price tag makes it very hard to resist. You may end up spending another $100 or more on extra features and accessories, but 605's ability to take the sting out of road trips and air travel should make the investment all worthwhile.

Specifications:

• Device Type: Digital AV player
• PC Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
• Display Type: TFT 4.3 in - Color
• Memory / Storage: HDD Capacity 160 GB
• Supported Still Images Formats: BMP, PNG, JPEG
• Supported audio formats: MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
• Video Playback Formats: WMV, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM)
• Connections: Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Hi-Speed USB, Audio / video output
• Battery: Internal, Rechargeable
• Firmware Upgradable: Yes
• Included Accessories: USB cable, Carrying pouch, Stereo headphones

Trevor Baylis Eco Media Player - Perfect for Campers

Here's the camper's and globe-trekker's dream: The Trevor Baylis Eco Media Player. It is a wind-up MP3 player that features video playback, a photo viewer, an FM radio, a voice recorder, a line input recorder, a text reader, expandable memory, and a flashlight. You can even use it to charge your mobile phone. The Eco Media Player may be overkill for recreational camping, but it's a perfect boredom-buster for globe trekkers or the extreme outdoorsman.



The Eco Media Player has a high-grip, rubberized surface and the trademark winding handle on the back. Winding it steadily for 60 seconds gave over 30 minutes of music, and the battery can also be charged from a USB socket for up to 20 hours' playing time. A selection of connection cables are provided so that you can charge a mobile phone from the device and it has a small, bright torch built into the top.

The media player has a 4.6cm screen, but it's not as bright and clear as some of its rivals. It plays a range of formats including MP3 and WMA as well as MP4 video. A software converter is provided for videos. An SD card slot in the side can be used to boost the player's 2GB of memory.

Audio can be recorded using the Eco Media Player's internal microphone or by connecting the supplied line-in cable to an audio source. There's also an FM radio, which uses the headphone cable as an aerial. The headphones themselves have an unusual design, but are both comfortable and produce better-than-average sound.

Sound quality in general is good with noticeable bass. If you could use a source of portable power and need a well-configured media player, this is the ideal combination gadget.

The Eco Media Player is designed to be used under circumstances where computers and power sources are few and far between. While its fun to think of all kinds of uses for a wind-up MP3 player, more than likely you'll be using the Eco Media Player outdoors.

For the price, the Trevor Baylis Eco Media Player definitely delivers on accessories. Beyond the usual USB cables and earbuds, you also get a handful of cell phone charger adapters.

Basic Specifications:

• Capacity: 1 GB
• Audio formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV
• Storage Type: Flash Memory Cards Supported
• Battery life: 20

Nikon D80 - The Best dSLR Of The Year

The Nikon D80 has excellent color rendition and noise levels, has a large feature set, is highly customizable and has lightning-fast performance.



The camera body is technically slightly smaller in all dimensions compared to those of the D70s, but current owners will find the design very similar. Most of the buttons are the same and in the same places, and there are dedicated buttons for many commonly used functions.

Nikon's menu system is straightforward and, for the most part, intuitive. An option in the setup menu lets you hide some of the menu items by either selecting Nikon's preshortened Simple menu, which displays only what Nikon thinks are the most commonly changed menu items, or My Menu, which lets you choose which items the camera displays in each of the playback, shooting, custom setting, and retouch menus.

Performance was among the fastest we've seen so far. Image quality from the Nikon D80 is quite impressive. Colors were accurate and neutral and the camera's meter did an excellent job of reading the scene and providing an accurate exposure.

With the D80, Nikon has proven that it is very much still pushing ahead strongly. With 10.2 megapixels, lightning-fast performance, high-quality images with very low noise, and a heaping pile of convenience features, Nikon's D80 will not disappoint.

Specifications:

• Product Type : Digital camera - SLR
• Weight: 20.6 oz
• Resolution: 10.2 megapixels
• Sensor resolution: 10.2 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Type: CCD
• Effective Sensor Resolution: 10,200,000 pixels
• Total Pixels: 10,750,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity: ISO 100-1600
• Shooting Programs: Close-up, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait, Night landscape
• Max Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed: 30 sec
• Exposure Metering: Spot, 3D color matrix, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes: Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
• Still Image Format: JPEG, NEF (RAW), RAW + JPEG
• Continuous Shooting Speed: 3 frames per second
• Image Storage: JPEG, RAW 3872 x 2592, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
• Supported Flash Memory: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Lens Type: Autofocus
• Lens System Mounting: Nikon F
• Flash Type: Pop-up flash
• Flash Modes: Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction: Yes
• Display Type: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Connector Type: 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control, 1 x DC power input
• Cables Included: Video cable, USB cable
• Power Device: Battery charger - External

Wii Zapper - Is it Worth the Extra Bucks?

After almost 20 years, Nintendo has brought back the Zapper to the Nintendo Wii. It's available in stores today for just $20, and it includes a free game, Link's Crossbow Training. It's a 2007 version of the Zapper, the gray (or bright orange) light gun that let you shoot at ducks, bull's-eyes, and bandits for the old school Nintendo.



Instead of a light gun, the Wii Zapper is a simple gun-shaped plastic shell that houses the Wii remote and nunchuck for use in certain shooting games. Simple, curved, and white, the Zapper fits perfectly with the Wii. Even though it doesn't look like a gun, the Zapper at least feels a bit like one. Hold it in both hands, point the "barrel" at the screen, and let the Wii pointer do the rest. You could simply hold the Wiimote in one hand, the nunchuk in the other, and play any Wii game as you normally would but it's all about the ergonomics. While the Zapper doesn't add any meaningful or unique features to the Wii's control system, it provides a near-ideal grip for shooting games.

If you have larger hands you might have a hard time gaming with the Zapper on. However you don't really need it to play the games it's intended for--you can always play the normal way.

Even if you don't want those new titles, the Wii Zapper justifies its $20 price tag with its pack-in game, Link's Crossbow Training.

The Wii Zapper doesn't quite live up to the hype it caused and probably won't burn itself into gamers' memories like the original one. Still, it's a fun little gadget with a great pack-in game that justifies its unreasonable price tag.

Protect Your iPhone with Power Support Crystal Jacket

Here's the perfect protector to your beloved iPhone. Power Support is selling a Crystal Jacket Set for iPhone. It offers brilliant protection while maintaining access to all of iPhone’s functions. The crystal jacket will protect your iPhone from scratches, dust, and impacts. It snaps on for exceptional ease and ready-to-go convenience. There is also an optional holster so you can clip the iPhone in it’s protective case on your belt, a purse strap or the inside of a large gym bag. This holster rotates 180 degrees, provided that it is used with their crystal case. You don't have to worry about the bulk because the crystal case has a slim styling.




It's at $30--includes the crystal clear case, LCD film and the holster. Not bad to keep our little precious safe! Although it can't completely protect the iPhone from all scratches, abrasions, or hard impacts, it's still a good item to have to protect the not-so-expensive Apple Product.

Product Highlights:

• Very affordable at $30
• Slim Styling
• Optional holster
• LCD film

Sony Ericsson W580i - An Alternative to iPhone

The Sony Ericsson W580i has a brilliant sound quality, even without a headset. It has a built-in FM radio and pedometer, uses GSM protocol and is available in unlocked form, so it travels well abroad. The only trouble with this is that texting is a challenge--the tiny keyboard wasn't designed for even for my already small fingers.



The handset is modeled in urban style and comes in a choice of four colors - Style White, Boulevard Black, Metro Pink and Urban Grey

It isn't just a Walkman phone, it's practically a portable stereo, the speaker is so loud. When the volume is set to 3 out of 8, the ring is loud enough to embarrass you in a fairly quiet room. At 4 out of 8 the phone starts to display a warning that loud volumes can damage hearing and Sony Ericsson means it. At 4 out of 8 the ringer is loud enough to overcome everything. Phone calls are equally loud and clear. The phone is also equipped with a 2 mega pixel camera.

The W580i comes equipped with 12 Mb of memory, as well M2 512 Mb memory card. Of course you can slot in a bigger one, as long as they don’t exceed 2 Gb in size.

The W580i has the following to offer: two modes (Walking and Running), adjustable values of distance, time, upper and lower bounds of speed. While running or walking the screen reflects the elapsed time, covered distance, current speed, and you can also learn more on calories burnt, average lap time or just reset all acquired data and begin a new cycle. The most brilliant function is the ability to set up the measurements individually--if you know how long is the distance you are going to run, you can adjust the settings minutely after covering it, so all posterior evaluations and data will be even more precise.

Specifications:

• Size: 99 x 47 x 14 mm
• Screen: 240x320 pixel
• Memory: 12 MB* memory, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support (up to 2 GB)
• Camera: 2 megapixel, 4x digital zoom, Picture Blogging and Video Recording
• Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, Infrared, USB
• Battery: Standby time - 370 hours, Talk time - 9 hours
• Entertainment: Java, Audio player, Video player

LG Rumor - Most Affordable Phone for Text Messaging Addicts

The LG Rumor has a lovely design, with a built-in hidden QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging. Features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, an MP3 player, Bluetooth, and more. It provides easy access to Facebook, plus it supports Sprint Navigation. Though the LG Rumor is not as fast as we'd like, it's still a great messaging multimedia device for those who don't need a lot of speed.



On the other hand, you will be impressed at how easy it was to use, especially when sending text messages and e-mails. Another nice bonus is that when you slide the QWERTY keyboard out, the messaging menu immediately pops up on the display, letting you text with even more ease and speed.

It is just a bit bulky because of the keyboard but overall, the phone is quite attractive, with curved corners, clean lines, and a nice feel in the hand. The phone keypad is much roomier, and its capsule-shaped buttons are raised enough above the surface to allow for easy pressing and dialing by feel. The QWERTY keys are much bigger, with a nice bumpy texture that makes it easy to thumb-type.

Specifications:

• Weight: 4.13 oz.
• Phone Style: Slider
• Display: Color, 176x220 pixels, TFT LCD
• Talk Time: 4.50 hours
• Bluetooth
• Camera: 1.3 megapixel camera
• Video Recording, Data Capable
• Expansion: microSD up to 4GB
• MP3 Playback
• USB
  
• Wireless Internet

Motorola Razr2 V9 - A Great Update to the RAZR Series

The Motorola Razr2 V9 is a fabulous-looking phone clad in steel and glass. It has HSDPA support plus a 2-megapixel camera, a music player, and good sound quality and battery life. It is a great successor to the first Razr. Despite a few quibbles, it has an eye-catching design, solid performance, and an impressive feature set.



The RAZR2 V9 is a multimedia focused 3G phone which comes in a strong & durable casing. The phone comes in a rich red colored casing which is made from stainless steel & has an eye catching effect. The 3G clamshell phone comes with dual color screens which provide the user with two high resolution screens which are viewable both internally & externally. The external screen provides up to 262k colours on the display & the screen comes complete with touch sensitive music keys.

The RAZR2 V9 comes with an easy to access camera feature which allows the user to capture all this fun moments in an instant with the 2 mega pixel camera feature. You can record, play & stream life video footage on to their phone & enjoy the video playback on the large 2.2 Inch color screen.

The Motorola Razr2 V9 has skinny side buttons and a rather flat keypad. We also wished there were one-push access to the music player plus one for the speaker phone.

Key features:

• 3G HSDPA Technology
• Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
• Large Dual Screens 262k Colour Display (320 x 240 Pixels)
• 2 Megapixel Camera with 8 x Digital Zoom
• Music Player with Touch Sensitive Dedicated Music Keys
• Stereo Bluetooth® Wireless Technology with A2DP

LG Voyager VX10000 - Best LG Multimedia Phone

The LG Voyager VX10000 has a cutting-edge design with a brilliant touch screen and a spacious keyboard. It offers a vibrant features set that includes EV-DO support, V Cast Mobile TV Bluetooth, a top-notch Web browser, and an integrated GPS application. Its call quality was excellent.



On the other hand, The LG Voyager VX10000's camera lacks such extra options as a flash and Wi-Fi. The touch screen can be clunky at times, and the streaming video quality and EV-DO connection speed were uneven.

As a whole, the Voyager's sleek design, vibrant feature set and excellent performance make it the best LG messaging and multimedia phone by far.

Phone Highlights:

• Cellular technology: CDMA2000 1X
• Band / mode: CDMA 800/1900
• Wireless Interface: Bluetooth (A2DP)
• Color: Black
• Additional Features: QWERTY keyboard layout, Built-in stereo speakers
• Camera highlights: 2 megapixels
• Display Type: LCD display
• Phone style: Folder type phone

Sony Location Free TV - Portable Home Entertainment

The new Sony LocationFree TV is a broadband-based wireless gadget built around the notion that you'll want to take in your favorite shows as they air — plus recorded programming, digital images, e-mail and the Internet — from just about anyplace you happen to be. LocationFree TV consists of two main components. There's a tablet-shaped device that (depending on the model) includes a 12.1-inch or a seven-inch liquid-crystal touch-panel screen. It has a handle, built-in stereo speakers and stylus.



A Wi-Fi base station comes with it, with connectors to hook up your home-entertainment gear. TV programs and movies are transmitted or streamed wirelessly from the connected gear to the monitor device, up to a promised range, under ideal conditions, of about 100 feet.

Sleekly designed to fit nicely into your existing home theater outfit, easy to set up, easy to use, and offering exceptional picture quality, this is the innovation your mobile lifestyle has been waiting for. With this gadget, wherever you go, your home entertainment will follow.

The Blood Sugar Testing GameBoy Hits the Market

The Glucoboy is a blood glucose meter that's designed specially for kids, adolescents and the young at heart. It is extremely accurate and highly precise using only a 0.6µL sample of blood! This would surely help parents train their diabetic child to create a habit of testing their sugar levels.



When used with the Nintendo Game Boy Advance System or the GRiP incentive-based web community, Glucoboy becomes part of an entire network that rewards testing compliance and good health management. Not only is the Glucoboy a blood glucose meter, it is also a series of video games that rewards you for good testing habits.

GlucoBoy contains 2 full length video games and a mini-arcade. To access the video games, the Glucoboy must be inserted into the cartridge slot on a Nintendo Game Boy Advance System, or into the Game Boy cartridge slot on a Nintendo DS.

It is available in Australia via www.diabetesnsw.com.au and will soon be available in Holland.

Xbox 360 HD DVD Lowers Its Price for the Holidays

Six months ago, the Xbox 360 HD DVD lowers its price to $179, and now it's even more affordable at $129! This is just perfect for the holidays and really gives the game freaks more reason to convince their parents to get this for Christmas present, since the adults can also enjoy it with their movies.



The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the most affordable high-definition movie player. Just plug in the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player into your Xbox 360 and enjoy the ultimate home theater experience with more clarity and detail than broadcast, cable or satellite HD.

So if you already have an Xbox 360, this is a cheap and easy route into HD movies. You can now add more functionality to it for a very modest outlay.

Creative Zen Vision: M - Music and Videos On The Go

Carry your movies, music and photos anywhere you go! With the Creative Zen Vision: M MP3 and Video Player you can watch your favorite movies, listen to your music and look at your photos on the move. It will display everything in its true glory on it's built-in large full-color screen. You won't go on a road trip without your Zen Vision: M - long or short it will serve you well. Available in Black or White colors with 60GB capacity so that you can store your massive collection.



This stylish, versatile system features an advanced 2.5-inch high-resolution color screen. The Zen Vision: M's rechargeable battery delivers playtimes up to four hours with video and music. For live entertainment or capturing those special moments there's also a built-in FM radio and voice recorder. It can also be connected to the TV to share images and videos with friends and family.

The Zen Vision: M Player is designed to play videos and it is compatible with a large selection of formats including DivX, XViD and WMV.

Specifications:

• Storage Capacity - 30 GB
• Key Functions - Radio, Audio Player, Voice Recorder, Photo Viewer, Video Player, Calendar, Radio
• Screen Size - 2.5 in.
• Compatible OS - Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP1 or later, MS Windows XP
• Average Battery Life - 4 hrs.
• Max Battery Life - 5 hrs.
• Hard Drive Size - 30 GB
• Audio Format - Protected WMA (DRM), WAV, WMA, MP3, ADPCM
• Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)

The Zune Speaker Dock Rocks the Holidays

There's now a fantastic speaker dock to go with your most-loved Zune! The Altec Lansing M604 offers room-filling power, deep bass, and a wireless remote. It also charges the Zune, connects it to your TV via a video-out port, and works with other MP3 players via a line-in jack. You can even mount it on a wall.



The system is dominated by a large, single speaker grille, which serves to camouflage 2 2-inch full-range drivers and 2 1-inch tweeters. A centrally placed cradle accepts the Zune player. The speaker system has no display for monitoring levels, but a useful LED system provides a solution. A row of green LEDs sits behind the speaker grille. When you adjust volume, bass, or treble, the LEDs light up accordingly, then go dark after you've finished your adjustments. This is a small but welcome feature.

Woot's got the M604 for $39.99 right now, plus a reasonable $5 for shipping. Perfect gift for the holidays!