July 2006
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50% ($99.99) off Sony RM-AX4000 Home Theater Remote Control - now $99.99 with FREE shipping Posted Monday, July 31, 2006 by David
Home-Theater is wonderful but what a mess all those remote controls make. You could place them in a large basket but how can you easily get to the remote you're looking for? Consolidate all your remotes into one! The Sony RM-AX4000 Home Theater Remote Control comes with Sony's easy to setup PC software. It's the perfect remote control for today's home-theater system, consolidating multiple remote controls into one. Exciting and convenient, this remote features an XPRESS Function for executing a series of commands, and enabling you to operate several AV components just by pressing a single key. It also controls up to 16 components, and with the Sync-up Key, synchronizing operational status on remote and alternate components is done with ease. Also featuring Tivo(tm)/DVR functionality and an illuminated LCD touch screen allows you to highlight and view your choices. Uses 4 AA batteries Learning function for programming other remotes signals you need (only infared signals). Almost 500 non-Sony commands pre-set at the factory for use with non-Sony components. Clock and Timer Function Using a maximum of 8 timer macros, turn your components on and off automatically Non-volatile memory function to keep your settings memorized. Being in the driver's seat of your living room sofa is made easy with the Sony RM-AX4000 Home Theater Remote Control.
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Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 WebCam only $46.40 Posted Monday, July 31, 2006 by David
Express your creativity like a pro! The Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 WebCam features superior video performance in low light situations. Cancels echoes so you can make video calls without wearing a headset. Express your unique personality by using Logitech Video Effects. Choose 3D animated avatars that imitate your facial expressions and head movements, or 2D face accessories that allow you to change your look with glasses, hats and more. They're fun and easy to use with programs such as MSN Messenger Video Conversation, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, and others. With expanded video coverage and multi-person intelligent face-tracking, you can include friends and family without the distortion common in less-advanced cameras.
Designed to provide a more enjoyable video calling experience, the Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 WebCam exclusive video and audio technologies combine to ensure excellent VGA performance. Logitech's RightLight™ technology ensures sharp video and still pictures even in dim light, while RightSound™ technology provides clear, echo-free audio with or without a headset. The versatile monitor clip works on virtually any flat panel, CRT, or notebook display, and the activity light lets you know when you're "live." With the Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 WebCam, you'll enjoy a truly personal conversation online.
Features of the Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 WebCam include:
* View your subject more clearly with a 640x480 VGA sensor for crisp images.
* Don't be left in the dark! RightLight™ technology, a new imaging system from Logitech, provides the most natural, realistic video images in virtually any lighting condition through the combination of high-performance sensors, state-of-the-art optics, and advanced image processing technology.
* Personalize your video experience. QuickCam Pro 5000 includes Logitech® Video Effects with animated 3D Avatars (that imitate your facial expressions and head movements) and 2D Face Accessories (that you can apply to your own image to change your look). Logitech Video Effects avatars and face accessories are designed to work seamlessly with popular messaging programs for a truly unique experience.
* Enjoy clear, echo-free audio with RightSound™ technology. Have more natural conversations using either the built-in microphone or a headset.
* Experience full-screen video and synchronized audio with MSN® Messenger Video Conversation, or add live video to your favorite instant messenger. QuickCam for Notebooks Pro works with MSN® Messenger, AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM®), Yahoo!® Messenger, and Windows® Messenger.
* Take up to 1.3 Megapixel photos (software enhanced).
* Capture fluid video. QuickCam Pro 5000 is USB 2.0 High Speed certified, and is also backward-compatible with USB 1.1-enabled systems.
System Requirements for the Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 WebCam are:
* Windows® 2000 or XP
* CD-ROM drive
* Pentium® P4 1.4 GHz or AMD Athlon® processor 1 GHz (Pentium® P4 2.4 GHz or better recommended*)
* 128MB RAM (256MB RAM recommended*)
* 200 MB free hard drive space
* 16-bit color display adapter
* Windows compatible sound card and speakers (Full duplex sound card recommended*)
* Available 1.1 or 2.0 USB port (USB 2.0 High Speed port required for megapixel image capture*)
Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 WebCam Package Contents
* Logitech® QuickCam® Pro 5000 Camera with built-in mic
* 6 ft. USB cable
* Adjustable base
* QuickCam® Software CD
* Stereo headset
* Camera set-up guide
* Audio set-up guide
* Fixed focus lens, ultra wide field of view lens
* Two-year limited warranty
List Price: $79.99
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V for Vendetta (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) (2006) - $19.99 (save $14.99) Posted Monday, July 31, 2006 by David
"Remember, remember the fifth of November," for on this day, in 2020, the minds of the masses shall be set free. So says code-name V (Hugo Weaving), a man on a mission to shake society out of its blank complacent stares in the film V for Vendetta (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) (2006). His tactics, however, are a bit revolutionary, to say the least. The world in which V lives is very similar to Orwell's totalitarian dystopia in 1984: after years of various wars, England is now under "big brother" Chancellor Adam Sutler (played by John Hurt, who played Winston Smith in the movie 1984), whose party uses force and fear to run the nation. After they gained power, minorities and political dissenters were rounded up and removed; artistic and unacceptable religious works were confiscated. Cameras and microphones are littered throughout the land, and the people are perpetually sedated through the governmentally controlled media. Taking inspiration from Guy Fawkes, the 17th century co-conspirator of a failed attempt to blow up Parliament on November 5, 1605, V dons a Fawkes mask and costume and sets off to wake the masses by destroying the symbols of their oppressors, literally and figuratively. At the beginning of his vendetta, V rescues Evey (Natalie Portman) from a group of police officers and has her live with him in his underworld lair. It is through their relationship where we learn how V became V, the extremities of the party's corruption, the problems of an oppressive government, V's revenge plot, and his philosophy on how to induce change.
Based on the popular graphic novel by Alan Moore, V for Vendetta's (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) (2006) screenplay was written by the Wachowski Brothers (of The Matrix fame) and directed by their protégé, James McTeigue. Controversy and criticism followed the film since its inception, from the hyper-stylized use of anarchistic terrorism to overthrow a corrupt government and the blatant jabs at the current U.S. political arena, to graphic novel fans complaining about the reconstruction of Alan Moore's original vision (Moore himself has dismissed the film). Many are valid critiques and opinions, but there's no hiding the message the film is trying to express: Radical and drastic events often need to occur in order to shake people out of their state of indifference in order to bring about real change. Unfortunately, the movie only offers a means with no ends, and those looking for answers may find the film stylish, but a bit empty. --Rob Bracco - Amazon.com
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Sylvania DOT-it Black Self-Adhesive Bright White LED Light only $6.94 (save $3.05) Posted Monday, July 31, 2006 by David
Where Do You Need Light? The Sylvania DOT-it Black Self-Adhesive Bright White LED Light is bright, white and long-lasting. Better than those big dim incandescent tap lights and easier to use than a flashlight. Its convenient: sticks to most anything, including fabric, leather, plastic and glass - without marring the surface. Its is self-adhesive. Jush push to turn on and off. Bright white LED light with self-adhesive back for temporary No Mar stickup anywhere you need illumination. Sticks practically anywhere you have a clean solid surface. Colored housing presents a complementary finish to wherever you choose to mount the lamp. Powered by three AAA batteries that are included.
The Sylvania DOT-it Black Self-Adhesive Bright White LED Light features: - Replace batteries every 100 hours for maximum brightness - Portable - no wires - use it anywhere - A unique 3M adhesive on every DOT?it light sticks and re-sticks to practically any surface, without marring. The adhesive can withstand extreme temperatures from zero to 120 degrees and can be used over and over again - Small enough to fit in your pocket and can stick to a variety of surfaces, including fabric, leather, plastic, glass and fiberglass. Use them anywhere you need light: in your car, in your home, where you play, where you work or with your kids.
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Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster only $69.99 with FREE shipping (save $10) Posted Wednesday, July 26, 2006 by David
The Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G, Wireless-B, and other performance-enhanced SpeedBooster devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
The Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G (802.11g) networking. SpeedBooster technology is a compatible add-on to standard Wireless-G, which increases "real-world" wireless network performance by up to 35%. Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is fully 802.11 compliant, and a "good neighbor" to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4 GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And, unlike other technologies, with SpeedBooster you'll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices.
To protect your data and privacy, the Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions, and also supports the industrial-strength wireless security of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and 802.1x authentication and authorization. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN pass-through. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.
With the Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!
Also works with:
* Linksys WPC54GS: Connects your notebook computer to the Wireless-G network with SpeedBooster technology.
* Linksys WMP54GS: Wireless-G with SpeedBooster connectivity for your desktop or tower PC.
* WGA54G Converts any Ethernet-equipped game console to Wireless-G networking. Wirelessly connect to your Router for Internet gaming!
The Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster features:
* Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point
* Protects all wireless transmissions with 128-bit encryption
* New SpeedBooster technology increases wireless network performance by up to 35 percent
* Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 802.1x
* Shares Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired, 802.11g, 802.11b, and SpeedBooster devices
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Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router only $49.99 with FREE shipping (save $20) Posted Wednesday, July 26, 2006 by David
The Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router is really three devices in one box. First, it's a wireless access point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in four-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G broadband router can encrypt all wireless transmissions, and it supports the industrial-strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization. The router can serve as a DHCP server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the Web browser-based configuration utility.
With the Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multiplayer games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!
Wireless-G is the 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's more than four times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. But since they share the same 2.4 GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also interoperate with existing 11 Mbps Wireless-B equipment.
Because both standards are built-in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate to the new screaming-fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.
The Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router features:
* All-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) access point
* Wireless data rates up to 54 Mbps--5 times faster than 802.11b
* Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G clients
* Interoperates with 802.11b clients at 11 Mbps
* Advanced wireless security with 128-bit WEP encryption, MAC, or IP address filtering
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Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54GC only $48.62 with FREE shipping (save $11.37) Posted Wednesday, July 26, 2006 by David
The Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54GC is an all-in-one Internet-sharing router, four-port switch, and 54 Mbps wireless-G access point. Almost five times faster than 802.11b, it can also interoperate with any 802.11b device (at 11 Mbps).
The Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54GC is really three devices in one small box. There's the wireless access point, which lets you connect both screamingly fast wireless-G (802.11g at 54 Mbps) and wireless-B (802.11b at 11 Mbps) devices to yout network. There's also a built-in four-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
Features of the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54GC include:
* All-in-one Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point
* Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G and B devices
* Compact form factor fits in anywhere
* High security: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2 Personal), wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall
* Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
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$100 off the Garmin zumo 550 Motorcycle Navigator GPS - now $999.99 with FREE shipping Posted Saturday, July 22, 2006 by David
The Garmin zumo 550 Motorcycle Navigator GPS is the first fully-featured, no compromises GPS navigator designed exclusively for motorcyclists with glove-friendly, left-handed controls. Specific features of the new Garmin zumo 550 Motorcycle Navigator GPS include Bluetooth wireless technology. This feature allows users to place hands-free mobile phone calls when paired with a compatible phone that has Bluetooth wireless technology. Incoming calls are answered by simply tapping the zūmo’s screen and speaking through the helmet mic or optional external mic. A user can also make a call from zūmo’s huge points of interest database – which includes hotels, restaurants, stores, and much more. Customers will also wirelessly receive navigation audio prompts when using a compatible helmet. By connecting to the wired stereo audio jack, users can also listen to MP3s and optional Satellite Radio (subscription required). The Garmin zumo 550 Motorcycle Navigator GPS comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT maps containing detailed road maps throughout the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Map data for the Garmin zumo 550 Motorcycle Navigator GPS is provided by NAVTEQ the world leader in premium-quality mapping. This industry leading navigation database allows the user to look up nearly six million points of interest such as restaurants, hotels, transportation hubs, and banks.
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TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator now $747.85 Posted Saturday, July 22, 2006 by David
With an effective in-car navigation system at your side, you can say goodbye to the good old days of pulling over and asking directions. But designing an effective system, one that brings together the right mix of speed, accuracy, and simplicity has been a long, hard road for many manufacturers--leading many folks to stick with the human touch of the gas station attendant. The latest in-car GPS units deserve a serious look, though, especially by those who've sworn them off as too inaccurate, too complicated, and too expensive. The TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator embodies much of what's really great about the next generation of systems, and in many ways it's successful at making drivers feel as if there's a helpful guide along for the ride.
Design
The heart of every GPS device is its receiver technology, and the TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator has the best in the business -- the highly sensitive SiRF Star 3 GPS chipset, which boasts fast satellite acquisition times, and extreme accuracy, even when you're driving through dense forests or tall buildings. Also under the hood is a 400 Mhz processor supported by 64 MB of RAM, which gives the GO 910's interface a zippy feel. An internal 20 GB hard disk is pre-loaded with maps and points of interest (POIs) for the US (including Guam and Puerto Rico), Canada, and Europe. Pre-loaded maps and points of interest are a big plus, allowing you to get going right out of the box. There's no fussing with memory cards and map uploads from your computer.
Weighing in at 12 ounces and measuring 4.2 x 3.1 x 2.5 inches, the TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator is about the size of a softball. TomTom is known for keeping things simple, and that's the case here; there are no buttons or other doodads on the front of the device -- just a big, bright widescreen (480 x 272 pixels) display that's controlled by touch. There's also a microphone for hands-free phone calls (more on this later) just above the display. A single button for power is placed on the top of the device, while a single speaker is placed on the bottom. There's a docking port here, too, which supplies power and data connectivity.
Installation
Installing the TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator couldn't be easier. A rotating suction cup mount attaches to the windshield and the GO 910 clips into it securely. Positioning the mount for easy viewing is a snap, and after some initial setup procedures you'll be up and running.
The mount accommodates an array of connections, including power, an external GPS antenna, an optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver for FM radio-based traffic updates, audio out, and a microphone connector. In addition to a car power adapter, the TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator ships with an external microphone for Bluetooth hands-free calls, as well as a 3.5 mm audio cable for connecting the unit to your car stereo.
While the TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator does have an internal rechargeable battery, it should be treated as a backup in most cases. Battery life was relatively short during testing--about 3 hours. The device also ships with a home USB docking cradle, as well as an AC wall charger. Using the included TomTom Home software on your PC, you can upload songs and photos to the GO 910, manage POIs, plan routes, purchase and manage additional TomTom services, and more.
Interface
The GO 910's easy-to-read display, logical menu and navigation functions, and excellent voice prompts bring the whole hardware and software package together nicely. You'll feel like you're using a tool intended for the job, not a piece of software cobbled together to run on generic hardware.
The navigation screen is made up of three quadrants: The main map display, which shows a three dimensional view of the road and maneuvers ahead; a distance and turn indicator section, which lets you know how far you have to go until your next turn; and a trip computer with odometer, time, and GPS signal information. The bottom of the display also lets you know the name of the street you're on.
Pressing on a quadrant brings up one of three additional interfaces. The most important is the main menu, activated by pressing the map quadrant. This brings up a group of big, friendly icons that let you enter a new destination, find alternative routes, plan routes, enter the image gallery and music player, activate mobile phone functions, and check traffic conditions, among other features. Pressing the trip computer quadrant lets you delve deeper into your current route, allowing you to view a simulation of the complete route, text-based directions, and detailed map views of the roads ahead. Lastly, pressing the turn indicator brings up a volume control for voice prompts.
Small plus and minus symbols in the upper corners of the screen allow you to zoom in or out of the 3D map view. While the symbols could be a bit larger and more clear, the design is a tradeoff, as their size means they don't get in the way of map information. If you have traffic information engaged, whether via wireless data connectivity, or via an RDS-TMC traffic receiver, a small traffic icon appears on the right side of the screen, alerting you of traffic tie-ups ahead. A quick press of the traffic info button in the main menu allows you to find routes with fewer snags.
Voice prompting is clear, concise, and accurate, always delivering directions for the next maneuver at the right time. This is a testament to the accuracy of the GPS hardware; the device knows precisely where you are, giving it the uncanny ability to tell you what you need to know when you need to know it. You can even choose a voice that suits you best, male or female, with UK, US, or Australian accents. It's a nice touch.
On the Road
Once your home address is entered into the unit and the GPS receiver locks onto a few satellites, you're ready to roll. Initial satellite acquisition was quick and painless, taking no more than a minute. Entering a destination is fairly straightforward. You can enter an address using an on-screen text entry method, choose a stored or recent destination, pick a point on a map, enter latitude and longitude, or choose a POI that's stored in memory.
The first trip with the device included a visit to a friend's house, then a trip to the post office. I entered the friend's address and off I went. Following the voice prompts yielded an efficient route--the route I would choose on my own--and it incorporated several lesser-known streets and shortcuts. All in all, a great first run. The trip to the post office was less impressive. I searched for the nearest post office using the GO 910's handy POI search tool and was confident all was well until the device asked me to take a turn I knew was wrong. Eventually, the device delivered me to an abandoned warehouse that, while in the same neighborhood as the post office, was clearly not the right destination. The likely cause is that the GO 910's POI database has some outdated or inaccurate information. I did test some other POIs and these were accurate, however.
The only other gripe I had about the device was that there is no clear way to end a navigation session. If the unit is still on and you leave a destination, it will continuously try to direct you back to the location, even as you get further and further away from it! The solution to this is to enter a new destination every time you leave an old one, but that's not how people operate all the time. Of course, you can also simply turn the unit off. But it will go right back to guiding you to your old destination as soon as you fire it up again.
Extras
The TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator is designed to tightly integrate with many mobile phones that support the Bluetooth wireless communication standard. Once paired with your phone, you can use the GO 910 as a hands-free unit, with full dialing, speakerphone, and contacts management functionality. When paired with a Nokia E61, the GO 910 was able to fully control all call functions. Because of an incompatibility with the E61, though, it was unable to import the phone's contact list, making it necessary to set up an independent contacts list on the GO 910.
If you have wireless data service through your cellular carrier, the TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator takes full advantage of it with TomTom Plus services. These services, free until the end of 2006, add real-time traffic, weather, and safety camera information. You can also download additional POIs, maps, and voices via the service. Another feature, TomTom Buddies, allows you to see and communicate with your connected friends as they travel. The GO 910 configured a data connection with the E61 effortlessly, and the device was reporting traffic information and weather in seconds. If you have wireless data service and a Bluetooth-capable phone, TomTom Plus is worth a look, even when it becomes subscription-based in 2007.
The TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator also features an iPod control interface, which allows you to connect your iPod or iPod Nano (third generation or higher) via an optional cable and control it via the TomTom, while routing audio into your car stereo. As mentioned, there's also a dedicated MP3 player and image gallery application, features that are just icing on the cake for a device that manages to make GPS navigation accessible, easy, and fun.
Pros
* Tight integration of hardware and software
* Easy-to-use interface with clear, accurate voice prompts
* Excellent Bluetooth support for wireless data and hands-free calling functions
Cons
* Possible inaccuracies in POI database
What's in the Box
TomTom Go 910 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator, remote control, carrying case, home dock, car charger, windshield dock, external microphone, audio cable, product code card, documentation pack (with quick-start guide, accessory leaflet, and CD), user's manual.
--Joshua Gunn - Amazon.com
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Garmin Nuvi 360 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant now $899 with FREE shipping Posted Saturday, July 22, 2006 by David
The Garmin Nuvi 360 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant is a GPS navigator, personal translator, multi-media entertainer and tour guide all wrapped into one. In addition to all the advanced features of the Garmin Nuvi 350 -- including automatic routing, turn-by-turn voice directions, an MP3 player and audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, and much more -- this pocket-sized personal travel assistant comes with hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology, making it the hands-down go-anywhere travel companion.
Make Hands-Free Calls
The Garmin Nuvi 360 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant integrates wireless technology with a microphone and speaker that lets you make hands-free mobile phone calls using your compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone. Simply dial numbers with the Nuvi's touch screen keypad to place a call, and to answer calls, just tap the screen and speak directly into its built-in microphone.
In addition, you can easily look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone's call history log. Don't know the phone number for your destination? Simply find and dial it from Nuvi's database of more than six million points of interest -- including hotels, restaurants, stores, and attractions.
Navigation and Entertainment with Ease
For starters, the Garmin Nuvi 360 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant includes a high-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver that offers exceptional performance and reception. The unit's flip-up antenna includes an MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection. Preloaded software features maps of Europe or North America, and it includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names, and a fingertip touch screen interface -- making navigation as easy as it gets.
But navigation is just the beginning. Like the Nuvi 350, the Nuvi 360 also includes many entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, and currency converters.
The Garmin Nuvi 360 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant features a bright, 2.8 x 2.1-inch TFT display with white backlight for easy readability. At 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87-inches (WxHxD) and just 5.1 ounces, the unit is small enough to be placed on the dashboard with the included suction mount, or into your pocket for easy transportability. The unit also features Garmin Lock -- an advanced anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific four-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location. A built-in lithium ion battery will give you up to eight hours of power, and an included 12/24 volt adapter cable will let you run the navigator off your vehicle's power. An AC battery charger is also included.
A built-in Travel Kit that includes sample MP3s and audio books will get you started with entertainment, and with the unit's SD memory card expansion slot you can add optional software, such as language and travel guides. A USB port is also included for loading and updating data.
What's in the Box
The Garmin Nuvi 360 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant, Preloaded City Navigator NT North America or Europe (full coverage), vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, 12/24 volt adapter cable, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, carrying case, owner's manual, and quick reference guide.
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$100.01 off of the Cobra XRS-9930 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector - now only $129.94 with FREE shipping Posted Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by David
Whether you commute to work or school on the freeway, drive for a living, or just like to go on an occasional recreational trip, the Cobra XRS-9930 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector is an invaluable addition to your motor vehicle. Designed for the convenience of 24-hour use, the XRS-9930 has an extra bright full-color digital display that can be dimmed for nighttime driving. Measuring 4.88 x 3.01 x 1.44 inches and weighing just 6.74 ounces, the Cobra XRS-9930 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector can be set just about anywhere within easy view when you're driving, and then stored in your glove compartment when you're parked.
The Cobra XRS-9930 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector detects six different radar signals, including the Ku wavelength band that is widely used in Europe and that has been recently approved for use in the United States. In addition, the XRS-9930 is completely invisible to the VG-2 and Spectre radar detector detectors while it alerts you if either the VG-2 or the Spectre is in use in your area.
The Cobra XRS-9930 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector is also sensitive to four different laser signals, and with its LaserEye feature giving you a 360-degree detection range, you'll always be able to tell if you're driving through a surveillance area. And perhaps most importantly, for your own safety and the safety of other drivers sharing the road with you, the XRS-9930 detects two emergency alert systems to give you advance warning of road hazards, keeping you prepared when emergency vehicles are nearby. In addition to detecting the Safety alert system, the Cobra XRS-9930 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector, like most of Cobra's Radar/Laser detectors, offers Cobra's exclusive feature of detecting the presence of the Strobe alert system, which emergency crews use to control traffic signals.
Other features include a voice alert and an easy-to-program menu, as well as power features such as automatic shutdown when you turn your ignition off and a battery voltage display. So get the Cobra XRS-9930 12-Band Radar/Laser Detector for your car or truck, and you'll be prepared for just about anything when you're behind the wheel.
Note: Radar detectors can be used without restriction in well over 40 states, but restrictions apply in a few states. Please check with your state department of motor vehicles or highway patrol if you have questions about whether there are restrictions in your area.
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Save $49.97 on the Whistler 1753 All-Band Radar/Laser Detector with Voice Alert - now $89.98 Posted Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by David
The Whistler 1753 All-Band Radar/Laser Detector with Voice Alert alerts you to the presence of all major police radar systems--including the super-wide Ka band--while also offering 360-degree detection of all types of laser guns. As a result, American drivers can rest easy while cruising down Texas, Oregon, and Connecticut highways. Among the frequencies detected by the 1753 are the X band (10.500 to 10.550 GHz), K band (24.050 to 24.250 GHz), and Ka band (33.400 to 36.000 GHz) and laser wavelengths of 905 +/- 10 nanometers. When a specific frequency is found, the unit notifies you of the specific band with both voice and text alerts.
The Whistler 1753 All-Band Radar/Laser Detector with Voice Alert does more than just detect radar and laser equipment, however. It also offers a Safety Warning System (SWS) that picks up alerts broadcast by many highway crews and emergency vehicles, helping you avoid accident scenes and road construction delays. The unit's signal strength meter, meanwhile, tells you whether the radar gun is a few meters or a few miles away. And drivers who frequently travel through both urban and rural areas will dig the multiple city and highway modes. The three city modes help reduce the annoyance of false alerts from automatic garage door openers and burglar alarms--typically on the X band--by providing an initial alert when a signal is first detected, then remaining quiet unless the signal strength becomes extremely strong. Users can also choose to lower the X band sensitivity (City 1) or turn it off completely (City 2) without affecting the other bands. Highway mode, by contrast, does not filter out any band, giving you full protection while you drive.
Another safety-enhancing feature is the Stay Alert mode, which is designed to test a driver's focus. Once you activate the Stay Alert mode, the device will beep every 30 to 60 seconds, after which you'll have five seconds to press a button. If the button isn't pressed, an alarm sounds. Note that the Stay Alert mode isn't intended as a substitute for adequate rest--drivers should never operate a motor vehicle when drowsy--but merely a quick test to make sure you're on the ball after a few hours of highway driving.
Additional features include a quiet mode that automatically cancels the audio during an alert within 20 seconds; an auto quiet mode that instinctively mutes or lowers the volume after the first few seconds of beeping; and a tutorial mode that gets you up to speed on the 1753's full feature set. The unit measures 2.85 by 1.3 by 4.3 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
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Save $69.96 on the Cobra XRS 9600 11-Band Radar/Laser Detector with IntelliShield False Signal Rejection - now $99.99 with FREE shipping Posted Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by David
Equipped with 11 bands for monitoring radar and laser detection, the Cobra XRS 9600 11-Band Radar/Laser Detector with IntelliShield False Signal Rejection is an ideal solution for anyone who spends much of his or her time on the highway. The device scans the X, K, and Ka Superwide radar bands--the three standard bands used by most radar guns--while also keeping an eye out for VG2 and Spectre 1 appliances, which officers use to locate drivers with radar detectors. Thanks to this latter technology, the Cobra XRS 9600 11-Band Radar/Laser Detector with IntelliShield False Signal Rejection is virtually invisible on the road. The device also offers a 360-degree LaserEye function, which detects LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser, and ProLaser III signals coming from any direction. And to top it off, the XRS 9600 comes with both Safety Alert, which scans for emergency vehicles and road hazards so drivers can avoid traffic snarls, and Strobe Alert, which looks for ambulances and fire trucks using traffic-light-controlling strobes. The Safety and Strobe Alert functions let drivers avoid accident scenes and other perilous situations, so the only traffic they'll face is during rush hour.
Many radar detectors sound false alarms when traveling through dense urban areas, which is why the XRS 9600 includes IntelliShield false signal rejection. IntelliShield includes three different city mode settings, each of which filters out signals from automatic garage door openers, burglar alarms, and other false alarm triggers. The highway mode, meanwhile, operates at full capacity. The Cobra XRS 9600 11-Band Radar/Laser Detector with IntelliShield False Signal Rejection also includes a DigiView text display, which is easy to read and interpret even at a glance.
Adding to the XRS 9600's value is the fast-sweep superheterodyne technology, which delivers a larger detection range and gives drivers even more advance warning, and the K and Ka band pop detection, which detects the latest signal pulse radar guns with "instant-on" (i.e., very fast) speed monitoring capabilities. Additional features include an eight-point compass that automatically tells you which direction you're headed; IntelliMute relative speed sensing; a timed Smart Power mode that saves your car's battery; a digital signal strength meter that measures the proximity of a radar or laser gun; an AutoMute function that instinctively mutes the alert tone for convenience; and an EasySet programming menu.
The Cobra XRS 9600 11-Band Radar/Laser Detector with IntelliShield False Signal Rejection, which also includes an auxiliary audio jack for external speaker connections, measures 3.06 by 1.5 by 4.88 inches (W x H x D) and is protected by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
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Save $94.01 on the Salton Wet Tunes WT51PL Shower Radio and CD Player (Purple) - now $24.99 Posted Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by David
Salton is a leading domestic designer, marketer and distributor of a broad range of branded, high quality small appliances.
Features of the Salton Wet Tunes WT51PL Shower Radio and CD Player (Purple) include:Digital AM/FM radio and CD player system;20 CD track programmable memory;20 AM and 20 FM station memory pre-sets with Auto Scan and manual tuning;Uses 4 "AA" batteries - not included;Jacks for AC adapter and earphones sold separately;FM coil antenna/clear sound;Water resistant player;Mylar speaker for clear sounds;LCD full-function display allows you to personalize features: play CD, program desired tracks, or select that favorite song with repeat-play;Clock mode - 12/24-hour timer, on/off, and sleep;Hang unit from showerhead or mount it with mounting kit (included);Separate stand included so you can play the unit anywhere;Soft-touch controls.
Also availble in White
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$60 off the Astar PD3010 Astar Portable DVD Player with 6.5 inch Screen - now $79.99 with FREE shipping Posted Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by David
Keep yourself or your little ones entertained on long trips with the Astar PD3010 Astar Portable DVD Player with 6.5 inch Screen, which features a 6.5-inch widescreen LCD panel. Perfect for car trips, this player comes with a car cigarette lighter power adapter that allows easy automobile setup. Nicely slim, the Astar PD3010 Astar Portable DVD Player with 6.5 inch Screen features built-in stereo speakers, full remote control, rechargeable battery and video/audio/earphone outputs. The lithium-ion battery provides 2.5 hours of battery life, and it can be fully recharged in 4 hours. The 6.5-inch screen has a 1440 x 234-pixel resolution, and it down-samples the 500 lines of DVD resolution to 350. In addition to DVD movie and CD audio discs, it's also compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and (S)VCD discs as well as MP3 digital audio files. Other features include 4-step reverse/forward and selectable 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio.
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$85 off the Jensen Universal Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Kit - now $64.99 with FREE shipping Posted Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by David
Complete Bluetooth wireless solution includes transmitter and Bluetooth enabled headphones. Enjoy listening to your music and talk on most Bluetooth enabled mobile phones Digital quality stereo sound from up to 30' away. High-fidelity drivers provide superior acoustic experience. Small & lightweight behind-the-neck style. Includes AC & USB adapters for charging.
Technical details of the Jensen Universal Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Kit include:
* Complete Bluetooth wireless solution includes the universal transmitter and Bluetooth¿ enabled headphones. Connect your personal audio device utilizing the 3.5mm headphone jack and send your music to the Bluetooth enabled headphones.
* Enjoy listening to your music and answer/talk on most Bluetooth¿ enabled mobile phones. Headphones will mute audio when paired with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone.
* Behind-the-neck style
* Small & lightweight with glossy white finish
* Digital quality stereo sound from up to 30 away
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Save $349.96 on Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen - now $249.99 with FREE shipping Posted Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by David
The super-slim, feature-packed Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen is ideal for all your digital imaging needs. The camera is equipped with an 8.5-megapixel, 24-bit color CCD image sensor that delivers a maximum resolution of approximately 3,250 x 2,500 pixels, along with a 3.x optical power zoom lens that ranges from 7.5 to 22.5 mm. Add in the vast selection of exposure modes and controls and a small chassis that fits easily in most pockets and you have a camera that lends itself to both creative photographers and snapshot hobbyists. In addition, the oversized 2.5-inch LCD is big enough to make critical framing evaluations during recording and playback.
While the zoom lens captures photos from afar, the macro function lets you take a much closer look--as near as 2 inches--without losing focus. The macro mode is great for shooting insects, flower petals, and other detailed but tiny objects. Beginners and casual photographers, meanwhile, will appreciate the Auto Exposure mode, which instinctively assigns shutter speeds from 1/2 to 1/1,500 of a second using center weighted or spot metering so you don't have to adjust the settings yourself. And should the 3.x optical zoom prove insufficient, the camera also includes a selectable 4x digital zoom.
In addition to taking topnotch still images, the Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen captures movie clips with audio. The recording quality ranges from 640 x 480 to 320 x 240 (at 24 frames per second) until the memory card is full. Users can also add voice memos after the images are recorded thanks to the built-in microphone and speaker.
Finally, the Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen comes with photo editing software. The software is particularly convenient, as it preps the photos for e-mail, posting to the Web, or printing. And because of the camera's high-resolution output, you can rest assured that even large print images will look detailed and vivid. Additional features include auto focus with both spot and multi-point metering, automatic white balance with five presets and manual override, exposure control, built-in auto-flash, and a self-timer with 2, 10, or 10+2 second settings.
The Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen, which measures a mere 3.7 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches (W x H x D), comes with USB and video output cables, a lithium-ion battery pack, and an AC adapter/charger. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.
The Vivitar Vivicam 8300s 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Screen features:
* 8.1-megapixel digital camera with 24-bit color CCD image sensor and oversized 2.5-inch LCD display
* Maximum resolution of roughly 3,250 x 2,500 pixels; 3.x optical zoom with 7.5 to 22.5 mm range
* Macro mode focuses on objects as close as 2 inches; selectable 4x digital zoom; auto focus with spot and multi-point metering
* Captures 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 (at 24 frames per second) movie clips with audio; includes 64 MB Secure Digital card
* Comes with rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack and charger; 3.7 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
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$50 off Audiovox 8610 Vox Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) - now $39.99 with FREE shipping Posted Monday, July 17, 2006 by David
The Audiovox 8610 Vox Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile), a Virgin Mobile exclusive, features a large color display, a speakerphone, support for Virgin Mobile wireless Internet services, and much more. This sporty companion keeps you in step with the latest mobile technologies at a great price.
Design
The Audiovox 8610 Vox Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) features a traditional clamshell design with a large 128 x 128 color display with 65,000 colors. A monochrome 96 x 64 pixel supplementary display on the outside of the cover displays incoming call information, battery life, signal strength, graphics and more. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad. Meanwhile, the top right side of the unit houses an extendable antenna while the combined charging/USB data port is housed on the unit's bottom edge. The phone also features a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets. Up/down keys are located on the left side of the unit for quick volume control.
Calling Features
The 8610's built-in address book can store up to 300 entries for quick and easy management of your contacts. The phone comes with built-in Virgin Mobile "superphonic" ringtones plus a vibrating alert. Superphonic ringtones feature real music tracks and more are available via Virgin Mobile's VirginXtras service. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling. A built-in speakerphone lets you talk handsfree while you're on the go.
Messaging, Internet and Tools
The Audiovox 8610 Vox Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text messages easily and quickly (Virgin Mobile text messaging charges apply). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
The phone fully supports Virgin Mobile's wireless content service, VirginXtras. Use the pay-per-use service to download superphonic ringtones from Hip Hop songs to movie themes. Get content and vote in TV-based polls via the MTV area of your phone, or get jokes and updates from Comedy Central. Pick a celebrity voice to answer your voicemail, or get a Sponge Bob thought of the day. Need to jog your memory? Use Virgin's wacky song ID service. Press the Song ID command, point your Audiovox 8610 Vox Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) towards a song that's playing in the room, and within minutes a text message appears identifying the song's title.
The Audiovox 8610 Vox Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a calculator and an alarm clock.
Imaging and Entertainment
The Audiovox 8610 Vox Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) features custom Virgin Mobile graphics-- screen savers, wallpaper and menu icons-- that let you dress up your phone to suit your personality. Two pre-loaded games come with the phone, Blackjack and Magic Hexa.
Vital Statistics
The Audiovox 8610 Vox Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) weighs 3.4 ounces and measures 3.5 x 1.90 x .90 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.0 hours of digital talk time, and up to 168 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
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$1,358.16 off of the Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom - now only $4,588.83 Posted Monday, July 17, 2006 by David
With high-definition television sets replacing standard definition, it's time for a high quality HD camera to lead prosumer video into the future. The Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom is just such a camera. It's the compact and cost-effective machine that bridges the gap between high definition and standard definition video formats.
The Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom specification features 1080 effective interlaced scanning lines and 1,440 horizontal pixels. Interlaced pictures, which have been common to TV broadcasts from the beginning, alternately display odd and even numbered lines between each screen refresh. The HVR-Z1U can also record at the HDV 720p specification, which features 720 effective progressive scanning lines and 1,280 horizontal pixels. Progressive scanning fills both odd and even numbered lines with each refresh, providing a flicker-free picture.
Not yet ready for HD? The Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom can convert material from 1080i down to 480i and 576i, and output these digital video signals through its i.LINK interface or as analog signals through component, composite, or S-video connectors. When down-converting these signals, the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3, and display modes can be selected from squeeze, letterbox or edge crop.
HVRZ1U camera audio levels
The Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom adopts the MPEG-2 compression format, which uses 8-bit digital component recording with a sampling rate of 4:2:0. The camera uses MPEG-1 Audio Layer II audio compression format, allowing for two-channel recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz/16-bit. It features a built-in stereo microphone, as well as two XLR audio input connectors for use with professional-grade microphones or external audio sources. Each input level for CH1 and CH2 can be independently adjusted using two audio level dials on the camera body and viewed with an audio level meter on the LCD monitor.
3CCD camera system
Originally, camcorders used one CCD--the imaging device that turns light into electronic information--and let the image processing unit decipher the color information from the data. Like today's broadcast video cameras, however, the Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom uses a prism to divide incoming light into three beams and uses specially tuned 1/3-inch CCDs to create red, blue, and green composite images, which are assembled into a final image. The result is a more film-like vibrancy and more accurate color representation.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 12x zoom lens
The Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* high definition lens with a 12x zoom function. It has the same optical coating as is used on all of the Carl Zeiss prime lenses, which produces sharp, high-contrast images with virtually no chromatic aberration. This lens is designed with a wide viewing angle, and a 35-mm equivalent focal length ranging from 32.5 mm to 390 mm in 16:9 mode, and from 40 mm to 480 mm in 4:3 mode.
In order to facilitate zoom control and recording operation during low-angle shooting, an additional zoom lever and a rec start/stop button have been added to the carrying handle. There's also a motorized zoom ring, equipped with stops and barrel marking, located on the lens body. Turning this zoom ring allows for fine adjustments in zoom position settings. Furthermore, the supplied wireless Remote Commander unit can be used for external control.
View your subject through the built-in viewfinder, the swing-out LCD display, or both. The Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom features a 0.44-inch type color LCD viewfinder and a 3.5-inch color LCD monitor, both in a 16:9 aspect ratio. You'll save battery time by using just one, but you may want to use one for adjusting focus and the other for monitoring audio levels. When eschewing auto focus for the fine-tuning manual focus, you can double the magnification at the center of the screen, making it easier to confirm focus settings during manual focusing. Also, the camera's "peaking" function can provide sharp outlines on the monitor to help with manual focus.
Optical Super SteadyShot system
Sony's optical Super SteadyShot System helps remove the slight hand jitter and vibration that is often the bane of video production. Sensors inside the camera detect horizontal and vertical movements and the camera can counteract those movements by adjusting the lens mechanism on the fly. This is superior to digital anti-shake systems that counteract image shake by trimming off edges of the frame.
The Hollywood look
The Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom has features that can make your videos look more like they were shot on film. Cinematone Gamma allows operators to quickly setup and load a gamma curve with similar contrast characteristics to a film gamma curve. The Cineframe feature allows movement to be reproduced at 24 frames per second--the speed of film--as opposed to video's 30 frames per second standard. The Color Extraction function can retain up to two desired colors of monitored pictures in the screen by designating color hue, saturation and range, while making the other colors black and white. The Color Revision function can change the hue of only the colors designated by Color Extraction, while retaining the hue of the other colors, thus making it possible to change the color of something you've already shot.
No new tape stock
The Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3 CCD HD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom is compatible with conventional DV tape stock, but Sony recommends the use of DigitalMaster PHDVM-63DM tape, with its dual layer of magnetic material, which delivers higher RF output, lower noise, 95% fewer errors and 60% fewer dropouts compared to regular DV tape.
More camera features
·Six Assign buttons -- get quick access to a variety of settings
·Time Code Preset -- fill in any timecode starting value
·Shot Transition -- creates smooth automatic transitions between scenes
·Color Bar -- Two types
·Status Check -- displays camera setting menus for audio, output signal, assign button and exposure lever functions and hours meter on the LCD monitor
·Zebra -- displays a striped pattern in the LCD monitor and viewfinder across highlight areas, helping manual exposure settings
·Quick REC -- shortens the record interval from stop mode.
·Personal Menu -- allows operators to customize the setting menu
·AE Override -- manually change exposure settings during the AE mode via an iris dial
·Hyper Gain -- automatically boost the gain level up to approximately +36 dB
·Black Stretch -- allows more contrast to be seen in dark parts of the picture without affecting mid-tones
·Picture Profile -- easily call up customized picture-quality settings to the camera to suit various shooting conditions
What's in the box
HVR-Z1U, AC-VQ850 AC adaptor/charger, power cord, connecting cord, lens hood, large eyecup, RMT-841 wireless Remote Commander unit, A/V connecting cable, component video cable, shoe adaptor, NP-F570 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack, two AA-size (R6) batteries, cleaning cassette, shoulder strap, and operating instructions.
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Save $44.31 on the Digital Spectrum MemoryVue MV-800 Digital Frame - now $185.68 with FREE shipping Posted Monday, July 17, 2006 by David
The Digital Spectrum MemoryVue MV-800 Digital Frame is the ideal way to display your digital photos and video clips. With an eight-inch high-quality TFT LCD display, offering 640 x 480 VGA resolution and video playback up to 640 x 480 at 30 frames per second, this frame is sure to impress your friends and family. One of the frame's many cool features is its ability to add MP3 music tracks to the slide show. You can also connect headphones to it and use it as an MP3 player. An easy to use on board menu gives full control of the slide show and player functions. The Digital Spectrum MemoryVue MV-800 Digital Frame supports MPEG1/2/4, MP3, and JPEG files.
The Digital Spectrum MemoryVue MV-800 Digital Frame features:
* Ideal way to display your digital photos and video clips
* Eight-inch high-quality TFT LCD display
* Offers 640 x 480 VGA resolution and video playback up to 640 x 480 at 30 frames per second
* Allows you to add MP3 music tracks to the slide show
* Can also be used as a dedicated MP3 player
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Save $129.39 on the Digital Spectrum USB Digital Photo Frame (8x10) - now $370.60 with FREE shipping Posted Monday, July 17, 2006 by David
Now there's a new way to display digital photos instantly. Digital Spectrum's 8 x 10-inch MemoryFrame is a stand-alone, electronic "picture frame" that requires no camera memory card, PC, printer, paper, ink, or monthly subscription fee. You can easily and quickly transfer photos, on the spot, directly from a digital camera or card-reader into MemoryFrame. Then you can immediately play them back--in a continuous slideshow of vibrant, high-resolution images--on MemoryFrame's 10.4-inch active-matrix screen.
The Digital Spectrum USB Digital Photo Frame (8x10) deluxe stereo audio model records voice narration or music to accompany the slideshow. In addition, it comes mounted into a standard 8 x 10-inch wood picture frame to create a handsome photo display for home or office on desk, shelf, or wall. The stylish design of the Digital Spectrum USB Digital Photo Frame (8x10) and its unique ability to use virtually any off-the-shelf wood 8 x 10 picture frame allows you to choose a frame that matches your decor, whether it be cherry wood, oak, pine, teak, walnut, etc. MemoryFrame stores 32-80 photos and allows you to select how long each image is displayed and what style of transition is used between each image! It's ideal for both home and office users to proudly display family photos on the desk, shelf, or wall. It's also excellent for the business counter-top to display special promotions. Compatible with both USB cameras as well as USB card-readers for Compact Flash (CF), SmartMedia (SM), Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MicroDrive, and Memory Stick memory cards, the Pacific Digital MemoryFrame operates with the vast majority of USB mass storage compliant digital cameras in use today.
Snap on virtually any off-the-shelf wood 8 x 10 picture frame.
During picture playback, voice or music audio clips can be played for each picture, in stereo, through built-in speakers. There are also VGA and audio-out connectors so the unit can display on an external projector or flat-screen with audio played on externally powered speakers. The device features a two-position stand for either vertical or horizontal display, and with its easy-to-use on-screen menu system and multi-function control buttons, users can view digital camera or memory card contents at a glance with easy-to-view thumbnails, edit slide shows, select the time between image changes, add sound clips and fun transition display effects, delete images from slideshows, and much more. Manual image forward, pause, and reverse buttons and adjustable contrast are also provided. Security-lock-ready capability can keep it secure in busy business office environments.
Easily create professional-looking photo slide shows for your Digital Spectrum USB Digital Photo Frame (8x10) with the included Digital PixMaster software. Choose the pictures, choose the effects and transitions, and let Digital PixMaster do the rest. Pacific Digital developed the Digital PixMaster software specifically for the home digital photo enthusiast. PixMaster is an innovative solution that is incredibly easy to use, while offering key features, such as the ability to rotate photos, specify effects, and create, name, and save unique slideshows from your vacations, sporting events, family functions, and more.
The bundled software easily allows you to create custom slideshows that integrate photos from both your camera as well as images received by e-mail or stored in the "MyPictures" directory of your Windows PC (or other directories). These slideshows can be quickly downloaded via USB to your MemoryFrame for instant viewing enjoyment.
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$30 off Aiptek DV5900 5MP MPEG4 Pocket Digital Camcorder - now $89.99 with FREE shipping Posted Monday, July 17, 2006 by David
Built on the Pocket DV4500's successful platform, the Aiptek DV5900 5MP MPEG4 Pocket Digital Camcorder is a multi-functional DV camera designed for capturing precious moments anytime, anywhere. It's equipped with a 5 mega-pixel resolution, MP3 Player, and lets you use up to a 1 GB SD card for more video, photos, and/or MP3's. Video record with MPEG-4 technology to give you VHS quality videos. The Aiptek DV5900 5MP MPEG4 Pocket Digital Camcorder is an indispensable companion for you to create and enjoy movies, high-resolution photos, MP3 music, voice annotation, as well as online video conferencing!
6-in-1 multi-function design
Digital still camera, digital camcorder, MP3 player, PC camera, digital voice recorder, and removable hard disk
Max resolution of 5 megapixels
Equipped with 3-megapixel CMOS sensor, the still-image resolution of the Aiptek DV5900 5MP MPEG4 Pocket Digital Camcorder is enhanced to 5 megapixels to deliver high-quality photographs.
High-compression MPEG-4 for recording movies
MPEG-4 is the ideal way to store video clips in a highly compact format. With the Aiptek DV5900 5MP MPEG4 Pocket Digital Camcorder, not only can you shoot more pictures and movies, but you can share them over the Internet by e-mail, posting on Web pages or viewing on PC or television.
Stereo MP3 player
Load your favorite MP3 files and play back the music directly or enjoy stereo-quality music via the headset!
1.5-inch TFT color LCD display
Review and playback video clips and pictures in real time. The TFT display combines striking realism and intuitive interface for the best image every time.
Flash strobe
Built-in flash strobe allows you to take snapshots in darker environments.
Digital zoom
4x real-time digital zoom allows you to zoom in/out while recording video!
Playback options
Connect the Aiptek DV5900 5MP MPEG4 Pocket Digital Camcorder to your TV/VCR to playback video clips and/or pictures, or play back directly on the built-in 1.5-inch color LCD.
Removable hard disk and SD/MMC card reader
In addition to the internal memory, the Aiptek DV5900 5MP MPEG4 Pocket Digital Camcorder also allows you to expand the memory capacity to record, snapshot, and listen to more songs. Store any type of data on the camera and take it with you. It works like a removable hard disk and SD/MMC card reader!
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Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel $39.79 with FREE shipping (save $10.16) Posted Friday, July 14, 2006 by David
The Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel is a unique, optical, cordless trackball, that works within a 6 foot range - For PC or Macintosh via PS2 or USB port Long battery life with a battery indicator that warns you when the battery is low WebWheel provides scrolling and fast, easy Internet use Compatible with PC and Macintosh computers via an available PS2 or USB port.
The Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel provides you with unprecedented desktop flexibility. Digital radio technology allows it to work without being pointed at the computer, so even on crowded desks, you can use it where and how you want. Work anywhere within a 6-foot radius of the receiver. Optical technology delivers superior precision and performance for detailed work and smooth tracking for longer use. The Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel boasts long battery life and includes a battery indicator to warn you when the battery is low.
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Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical $24.78 (save $10.21) Posted Friday, July 14, 2006 by David
Take advantage of the superior precision and maintenance-free operation of optical technology. With a sleek design and intuitive placement of the ball, scroll wheel, and buttons, the Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical is perfect for long hours of use. It fits comfortably in your right hand and delivers smooth, ultra-precise tracking through Logitech's optical Marble technology. And because it records motion optically instead of with mechanical parts, there's no need for regular cleaning.
Reliable optical technology combined with an innovative scroll wheel that acts as a third button sets the Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical apart from ordinary trackball mice. Patented optical technology provides superior precision, reduced wear, and smooth motion, and eliminates the need for regular cleaning. The scroll wheel provides easy scrolling and the added convenience of an extra mouse button, enabling you to jump easily to your favorite Web sites. The ball is ideally positioned for thumb operation, and the comfortable shape of the mouse allows for strain-free extended use. The smaller size of the Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical also saves desk space, reduces hand and wrist movement, and plugs very easily into your system's USB or PS/2 port. Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh systems.
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Save $100 on AOC 17" Slim LCD Monitor - now $199.99 Posted Friday, July 14, 2006 by David
This stylish AOC 17" Slim LCD Monitor has super narrow bezel and ultra thin design and fast 8ms response time, It is designed for your maximum comfort with its ergonomic features like height adjustment, tilt adjustment and foldable base. It has a built-in DVI-D digital input for clear and noise-free displays.
Technical details of the AOC 17" Slim LCD Monitor include:
* 8ms response time
* 170°(H) x 155°(V) viewing angle
* Dual RGB Analog and DVI-D Digital Input
* 300 cd/m2 brightness
* 700:1 contrast ratio
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Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Optical Trackball for Windows or Mac $98.99 with FREE shipping (save $21) Posted Friday, July 14, 2006 by David
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