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Compatible iPhone and iPod Touch Accessories

Technology Update — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:28:23 +0000

Many people are now finding their iPhones to be their gadget of choice and are constantly finding new ways to make use of it, and it rarely leaves their hands. One great thing about the iPhone that many people have overlooked is that the iPhone docking station accessories is the same as the one used with the iPod touch. This makes it really easy to interchange the ipod touch accessories that you have for your iPod touch with your iPhone. Lots of people already own home sound systems that they dock their iPod on to easily, and it’s easy to carry your music to friends and play your selection on their stereo because many people have a similar set up in their home for their iPod. Exactly the same benefit exists with the iPhone because, of course, it can play your music too.

For anyone worrying about missing that all important phone call from their boss, who may be wondering why they are playing music instead of working, then they need not worry because the iPhone will automatically pause a song when a call comes through, giving you the chance to answer it.

As with any mobile phone, it is extremely dangerous to use it for anything while driving. For people who do a lot of driving as part of their profession, or for those who have extremely active social lives, this can prove difficult. In order to minimize the chances of someone having an accident while using an iPhone and driving, the new iPhone headphones accessories can be used instead of having to hold the phone. They have a quality microphone built into them so that the phone can remain in your pocket and not in your hand, allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel.

It’s also important to ensure that the iPhone is not in a position where the headphone cable restricts your movement, allowing you to move as you normally would so that your view, especially when at junctions, is not restricted. Hopefully, with these headphones available, you, and of course the person in front, will have complete control over your vehicle, and there will be less instances of sudden breaking and one-handed pulling over maneuvers that so often lead to accidents. Stopping people from using mobile phones while driving is ideal, but because so many people still do it, it is better that they are given the opportunity to do it safely – and the iPhone headphones do just that.

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Eco-friendly Flash Drives

hermie_martin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:48:23 +0000

You don’t have to do something amazing in order to save the earth. In fact, by simply using environment-friendly products you are already doing your share. Indeed, the need for eco-friendly products becomes all the more urgent and important, given the challenges Mother Earth is faced with these days.

So you may as well consider getting an eco-friendly flash drive to store your files in. Yes, there is an eco-friendly flash drive and it doesn’t have any lead, mercury, or cadmium component (and no other toxins, mind you!) that harm the environment.

These flash drives use Samsung/Hynix memory chips and are guaranteed to be of high quality. They also come with a lifetime replacement guarantee and are available in 1G, 2G, 4G and 8G memory (and in different colors, too) at GreenHome.com. Price ranges between $28 and $48.

Just think, for a small price of $28.00, you can already do something to save the world.

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BlackBerry Curve 8530

hermie_martin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:49:42 +0000

Behold the new BlackBerry! BlackBerry Curve 8530 is set to rock the world with its amazingly stylish design and great features. Compact and portable, this BlackBerry measures 4.29 in x 2.36 in x .55 inches and weights only 3.9 ounces or 110 grams. Text and images are displayed on a 1.5 in. x 2 in. 320×240 LCD screen.

It contains, among others a full keyboard (Qwert), a 2.0-megapixel camera, and memory that can be expanded up to 32GB. It also comes with voice dial-up features, a speakerphone, and all the right tools to allow you to organize your contacts, meetings, and more. It’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled, meaning that you can check your Facebook or MySpace accounts and browse through Flicker with ease.

This new BlackBerry takes advantage of the BlackBerry Push Technology, making it possible to manage multiple email accounts. The built-in viewer allows you to download or view, edit, and work using Word, Excel, or Powerpoint Blackberry Applications.

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TomTom Ease – The Ultimate Guide To Take On Road Trips

hermie_martin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:35:32 +0000

If you are someone who loves to go on road trips, you may as well invest in a good GPS gadget, such as TomTom Ease, the latest from TomTom.

TomTom Ease features user-friendly tools and an advanced navigation system that helps you navigate your way with ease. Maps from Tele Atlas are preloaded in the device, and so are thousands of Points of Interest. Police stations, gasoline stations, hospitals, diners, cafes, hotels, government offices and a lot more can be located in an instant.

Ease lets you view all these and more on a 3.5” multi-touch screen.

Get voice-prompted turn by turn directions and take advantage of IQ Routes to know which are the best routes to take that will get you to your destination quickly.

Ease is perfect for traveling – whether you do it on foot, car, or bicycle. The slim fit design enables you to conveniently keep it in your pocket or purse and take it with you wherever you go.

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Bargain Offers for the iPad

Technology Update — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:10:16 +0000

Getting a good iPad deal for next to nothing

Buyers need to take any advantage of any opportunities to get an iPad. They can either buy it with their own resources or take advantage of the many offers that are available in the market today. It is almost impossible to believe but the truth is that there are plenty of free iPads on offer for people who take the time to search. My philosophy on such things is that there is too much expense in the world and anything that can alleviate that expense is much welcome. Of course the iPad might form just a tiny fraction of your family budget but that fraction will increasingly reduce if you are able to take advantage of the free offers that have been created for you by the merchant.

Get stuck in and get the iPad deal

1. Being a customer reviewer for the iPad has its advantages. In the normal course of business the company will be looking to give you products to test and they might even let you keep them if you are a good reviewer. You do not only review the product but might also be called upon to look at the customer service sector. There are people who are requested to act as mystery shoppers so that they can actually interact with the staff members at the shop. The offers that you get do not necessarily have to come from the manufacturer themselves. They can be created by the retailer and they will still have as much utility. As you can see there are plenty of opportunities for you to make bargains on the iPad. It only needs a little initiative from you.

2. Whenever I am shopping for some piece of new technology such as the iPad, I am always looking for that sale bargain. For example many people balance their family budgets on the back of the “buy one get one free” scheme that is operated by supermarkets. These kinds of offers are a direct result of the economies of scale that supermarkets can command due to their bulk business. They also work on the principle that some people will not go for the scheme and will ignore the signs that are pointing them in the right direction. Do not be one of those people who let opportunities to pass them by.

3. There is a new craze to promote events and concerts where a particular brand will be doing some marketing in the process. The iPad will be one of the items that can be promoted in this way. If you are a savvy consumer who really wants to make a bargain then there is no reason why you should not be attending these concerts and getting the goodies that are on offer. Anything else is just pure negligence and shows a lack of savings acumen.

In conclusion I would say that you need to go all out for the free bargains of the iPad that make their way into your line of vision. Do not sit back and pay high prices for something that you can potentially get for free.

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Apple’s IPAD

hermie_martin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:28:49 +0000

Experience the amazing features of the iPod, iTouch, and laptop in one magical gadget – Apple iPad. No, there’s no misprint, it’s really spelled as iPad, and the public will soon get to experience a whole new level of entertainment.

Apple’s iPad comes in a very classy design that’s slim-fit to perfection, and is available in Wi-Fi and 3G models. It sports a large multi-touch screen, enabling you to appreciate web pages better. The interface is very user-friendly, too. You can scroll between pages by simply moving your finger up and down on the screen. Need to zoom in on a photo? You can do that, too, by simply pinching the screen.

The iPad is a great way to store photos. The images appear crisp and vibrant. This smart gadget also lets you categorize your photos accordingly and displays them in a stack. To view them, simply tap on the stack of photos. You can also have the option to have a slideshow view of the photos.

Listen to great music, access your email instantly, browse and buy music at iTunes, and visit the Apps store – these and a whole lot more are what you get to experience with the amazing Apple iPad.

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Casio Exilim EX-H10HG – More Than Just A Digicam

hermie_martin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:15:35 +0000

On the outside, Casio Exilim EX-H10HG may look like just any normal digital camera out there, but it’s actually more than that. This product from Casio amazes even techno geeks themselves because of its capability to track which way you are go to – thanks to the Hybrid GPS built-in support it comes with.

This digital camera has a three-axis accelerometer and axis orientation sensors which allows auto-rotation of images among other things. While the integrated Hybrid GPS system basically takes care of geotagging, if it is unable to receive GPS signals, the camera makes use of the accelerometer to monitor your movement. It’s also been said that this camera has pre-loaded maps that you can view on the screen. Accordingly, it shows you your location on the map and even allows you to put on a tag on the spots where you have taken some photos. This special camera which is a prototype model, is not yet available to the public, however. Then again, considering Casio’s record in bringing prototypes to the market quickly, we can expect this gadget to be out very soon.

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Heart-Shaped iPod Speaker Dock

hermie_martin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:27:01 +0000

It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s day for you to appreciate heart-shaped gadgets such as the heart-shaped iPod speaker dock. Actually, everyday can be Valentine’s day, when you have this one-of-a-kind accessory.This heart-shaped iPod speaker dock is an aluminum speaker that comes with a dock connector. It is compatible with all models of iPods and iPhones, such as iPod Nano, iPod Touch, and iPhone 3G/3GS. There is also a 3.5mm audio line-cable which you can use to connect your iPod Shuffle, laptop, or some other kind of MP3 player.

The heart-shaped iPod speaker dock is powered by four AAA batters or a DC charger. Measuring 20.5 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm, it’s so handy it shouldn’t be a hassle to take it with you anywhere you go.

And since, it comes in the color pink really makes it all the more a must-have for the chic and trendy iPod user.

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The Flexible Mini Capsule Microphone for iPhone 3GS

hermie_martin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:15:31 +0000

Got an iPhone 3GS? Then you should get Brando’s Flexible Mini Capsule Microphone. As you must know, the iPhone 3GS may be one of the more advanced gadgets out there, but it does not come without flaws. Sure, it has many great features one thing this iPhone model is not known for is its low sound quality when recording. That is why you would really need a microphone to get clear reception when recording.

One of the recommended microphones out there is the Flexible Mini Capsule Microphone. It is so flexible in the sense that it allows you to receive sound from just about any direction with a 25+ dB gain for enhanced sound clarity. This ultra small microphone works best with iPhone 3GS, but it is also compatible with iPhone 3G, iPhone 2G, and iPod Nano 4G.

What’s even greater is that it comes at a very affordable price of only $14.00!

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Pulse Smart Pen – The Smartest Pen On Earth

hermie_martin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:29:08 +0000

Writing devices have gone a lot smarter with the innovative Pulse Smartpen. This hi-tech gadget certainly revolutionizes the way people think about taking notes. Although it may look quite similar to any kind of ballpen, it contains many functionalities that make you wonder if it’s got a brain of its own.

Pulse Smartpen from Livescribe can be used to take down notes – no surprises there – but it does a whole lot more than that. Like for instance, the pen features a tape recorder allowing itself to record audio and then links it to whatever it is you write about. It’s so useful especially for those who are still in school and those who need to take down notes during executive briefings.

What’s with the Pulse Smartpen that enables you to do all these things? Well, for one thing, it makes use of high-speed infrared camera and a Dot Positioning system that record practically anything and everything you write on the Livescribe Dot Paper. The Dot Paper is specially designed with volume controls. Interactive paper-based programs, such as games and calculator, may be downloaded, and then controlled using appropriate commands.

Smartpen is capable of recording not only what you write but also what is being said. Say for instance, you are in an important board meeting, simply connect your computer through a USB connecter, download and save the notes and everything else to your computer.

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