In a world where books are slowly getting replaced by electronics, now is the best time to get an e-reader. The Amazon Kindle is the perfect gift for those with a family member that loves to read a book or two a month. Amazon has created a well-rounded product that allows over 1,500 books to be saved that may not only save you money in the long run, but also saves space. With a battery life of over two weeks, you should have little to know problems finding time to pick up your Kindle and begin reading. If your worried about screen size, no need to worry. Two versions are available to give either 6″ or 9.7″ of display. Available to order from Amazon.com today.
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Lets face it. Trying to impress people with our bass coming out of laptop speakers is just ridiculous. Its basically a slap in the face. Twelve South’s BassJump offers you a product geared specifically towards wimpy little Macbook speakers. BassJump takes the digital sound output from your MacBook, and gives you a travel-size subwoofer that is easy to hide and sounds great. To access the subwoofer, simply install the BassJump software, connect a USB cable, and start your media player. The small 5×5″ unit is currently available today from BassJump and Apple.
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In the field of photography, cameras advance to new levels with greater megapixels, sophisticated CCD sensors, and improved image stabilization system. Overall taking higher picture quality, but only in 2D…
Enter the new Fujifilm REAL 3D W1 camera. This camera takes both 2D and 3D photos. The camera uses a twin lense system connected to two sophisticated CCD sensors in a compact, yet stylist body. With this camera, FujiFilm developed a new 3D processor that will analyze the photo from both lenses and combine them into a single 3D image.
In Addition to the 3D imaging system, the camera also has a 3D display on the back of the camera. The display will mimic the “parallax phenomenon” which allows the left and right eye to perceive different images that allows viewing of the 3D image with the naked eye. More information here.
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Single monitors were great years ago, and dual monitors were so last year. Sure dual monitors offer more real estate for multiple applications, but the connection of the two monitors does create an annoying space down the center. Now there is CRVD. The new CRVD monitor by Ostendo Tech eliminates the problem by creating a single curved display the size of two monitors, giving you full use of more desktop space.
The CRVD is a 43-inch monitor with a 90 degree field of view. The best part is that it work with your existing hardware. Maximum resolution of 2880-by-900, perfect for your Blu-Ray movies. Available today!
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We know how it is in the morning. Annoying alarm going off, and struggling to hit the snooze button for 5 more minutes of sleep. Now imagine waking up full of energy and wanting to get ready to start your morning. Worry no more, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach can help. Capable of tracking your sleep patterns every night, the Zeo will store the data to a computer so you can view your sleep patterns each night and offer suggestions in order to get you a better nights rest. By gathering information about your sleep habits, time until you fall asleep, and total amount of REM sleep, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach will offer suggestions to help your sleep diet, stress, and bed routine. Stop wasting your time with eye covers, or nasal strips. They can’t compete against a bedside coach! Available online from MyZeo.
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Audiophiles of the world can rejoice! You love to hear every cymbal, beat, pin drop, and baby’s cry for its true nature, and we guarantee that the Steinway & Sons Model C Music System does just that. These black beauty’s provide the exact sounds of a music hall coming directly from your puny iPod via an amplifier. Some systems lose sound quality due to the conversion of analog to digital; however, the Music System ensures that no piece of audio is lost with the amplifier providing a pure digital source to driver conversion. Enough power to make a deaf man hear again, the Model C Music System isn’t cheap. Coming in at $148,000, this music system will surely put a dent in your wallet savings grandchild’s college fund.
$148,000
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If you think your current deadbolt is high tech, think again. Deadbolt locks has been taken to a whole new level with the new access control system by Baldwin. The Access Control Deadbolt lock will allow users to monitor who goes in and out of your door by recording the event with a time stamp. So for you control freaks, that means you can control the exact time when you would allow your access code to work. In addition, the door lock will be able to arm and disarm the house alarm system by a simple program mechanism.
The best part about this lock is that you can lock/unlock the door with a mobile device or through a secure internet connection, while monitoring the status and getting alerts on who enter the house.
Planned release Spring 2010
More info here.
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The Revo Heritage is a Radio featuring internet radio via Wi-Fi or LAN, a standard FM radio, and an iPod interface. The sleek white and black Organic LED (OLED) display is perfect for those looking for a luxurious radio and getting the bang for your buck. The built in alarm clock feature allows you to wake up to either your favorite tunes or radio station. Pre-order online from Revo.
[via Engadget]
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The Navigon 7200T easily stands out against the rest. The 4.3 inch flatscreen GPS features Real Time traffic updates, Voice Entry instead of manual typing, a Landmark 3D view, hands free bluetooth, lane assistance, and an exit guide. In addition to the built in Point of Interest locator, Navigon added ZAGAT ratings to find the best rated restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs. $499 Amazon
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In this new age of E Ink, engineers have managed to create book readers and watches using this electronic paper display with a high contrast interface. This watch features the ability to display in both white and black, and can exhibit either a numeric display or a a graphic hour. Available online at phosphorwatches.com.
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This digital clock will make sure to give your the correct time while giving your home a modern feel. By the group Kibardindesign, designer Vadim Kibardin, this organic LED touch sensitive clock has a “self-contained power supply and independent control. ” The time of day will also adjust according to the light in the room. During the day, expect this beauty to stay dark black, while at night glowing bright white.
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Unleash the DJ inside with the Vestax Guber Cube-T CM-02 USB turntable. This turntable not only looks great, but also converts those old Vinyls to MP3s. With the manual speed control, you should have no problems when converting from EP, SP, or LP record speeds. Don’t feel like transferring music to your PC? There is also an audio out that will allow you to crank out your beats on your stereo. Available today around $400, Audiophiles will be pleased with the quality of sound.
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HP’s Envy boasts a solid sleek, laser-etched design that is pure magnesium alloy which is light weight and about 5 pounds. If your looking for a great looking laptop running Window’s, look no further. Configurable up to 16 gigabytes of DDR3 memory, an option for two solid-state drives (SSD), a full HD LED screen, and coming in sizes of 13″ or 15″, this laptop is the choice for PC fans. Similar characteristics as the Mac, the HP Envy also has a solid body, and a button-less track pad. Available for purchase today at Bestbuy or HP online.
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