We hear a lot about different types of pda chargers. There are many kinds available on the market today. One of the options for a pda charger is the solar charger. A pda solar charger review finds that these can be a great option for charging your pda anywhere. Having access to your palm pilot at any time is one of the most important functions of it. The versatility of the pda chargers makes it so you never have to be without your palm pilot at a vital moment. ( Continue Reading )

Apple has done it again. Not even two months after they revolutionized the mp3 player market with the iPod nano, and changed the way we think about flash mp3 players, they’ve done it again with the new iPod with video playback, the next generation of Apple iPods.

This new mp3 player is THE must have player for this holiday shopping season.

In With the New

With this player Apple has added a dual color option, so if white just isn’t for you, the iPod Video also comes in a sleek black color. The new design is also super thin, coming in at a full 50% thinner than the original iPod. And of course, to get full function out of the picture viewing and video playing capabilities, the iPod video comes with a new and improved 2.5 inch color screen, 0.5 inches larger than previous models. The new LCD screen is also covered by a hard clear resin, instead of the standard plastic cover. This will protect the screen from scratches and provide a clearer picture view.

The Sizes

With 30GB and 60GB file capacities you can store your entire music collection and have plenty of room to spare! Store all your pictures, download TV shows straight from iTunes and watch them on your commute. With this player you’ll never be wishing you “just had some more space for your files”.

The iPod Gold Standard

Remember, this is an iPod first and foremost. So the picture is superb. The sound is excellent, and has even been improved slightly in this new generation. The navigation is easy and intuitive with the amazing clickwheel. And the organization control is unmatched. Plus you have all the regular extras like calendar, organizer, games, alarm, a newly added lap timer, photo slideshows, and more.

Support for Video Playback

Apple hasn’t just added video capabilities to their player and left it at that. They’ve incorporated new video downloading services into their iTunes store. Download music videos straight to your iPod, or even last weeks episodes of Lost or Desperate Housewives. Hook the iPod up to your TV and play the video files on a larger screen. The transfer quality is even pretty good. Videophiles might want more, but for most of us the display will be just fine. The player even boasts a much improved 20 hour battery life for the 60GB version(15 hours for the 30GB).

Price and Accessories

Sure iPods are more expensive than other mp3 players. But the new 30GB iPod can be purchased for the same price the old 20GB iPod used to be sold for. And this player comes with video and photo support! This is a huge step forward for Apple in making the best mp3 players more accessible to most of us. The only noticeable drawbacks of this player are the lack of some of the usual accessories that come standard with iPods, including the need to purchase an extra AV cable to hook the player up to your television. But these drawbacks are minimal when compared to all the great advancements of this player.

Conclusion

The days when mp3 players only played music files are a thing of the past. The consumer has spoken, and we want our players to not only PLAY music, but to STORE ALL our music. But this isn’t enough either. We want to store and listen to audio books. Store and view our photo albums, and now we want to be able to watch videos. Be it music videos, TV shows, or movies. We want it all, and Apple has delivered. The new Apple iPod video is a must have for anyone in the market for a new mp3 player, and will make an excellent present this holiday season. But if you’re looking for something a little smaller and cheaper, the iPod nano may be a great alternative. Tiny and sleek, this player is great for working out or smaller music collections, for those who want the signature iPod quality.

About the Author:
Gregory Nirshberg owns and operates Mp3 Player Buyer Guide. A website dedicated to helping people find and choose the best mp3 players. A comprehensive buying guide and resource for mp3 player reviews. Also contains up to date clearance and rebate deals.

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The Nikon D2X digital camera is supposed to be all of that - but for the price it had better be more than that. This little pretty comes with a $5,000.00 price tag. You can get a car for that price. You could get several cars for that price…..not great cars, maybe, but cars nonetheless.

I was reading some reviews of this “Hummer of cameras” this morning, trying to figure out what made it so pricey. I’ve never even held one, let alone used one - and I’m not likely to either! - so I thought I’d better read the thoughts of people who have.

First of all, The Nikon D2X SLR is a 12 megapixel marvel. It lets you shoot up to five frames per second and includes iTTL flash technology that allows for independent control of remote flash units, as well as 802.11g wireless image transfers.

In one of the reviews, a guy was talking about the camera’s speed. He said it sounds like a silenced machine gun. He also said the handling was “to die for” and the photo quality “superb.”

As for the cons, he mentioned the cost but said that in his opinion the camera was worth it. Although he did say he felt it would be out of the range for most amateurs. That would be me, and he would be right.

He also mentioned the file size of RAW images. He said that owners would need a, in his words, beefy computer. Great point. That’s why I love reviews - you find out more than you would just from the manufacturer’s copywriters!

Of course, if one can afford a $5,000 digital camera, one probably has the beefiest of computers.

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You’ll find the following hot books on the ThinkGeek Books page. Go grab a read or two….

“The Cult of iPod” - A look at how the iPod has taken over our lives.

“Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things” - Learn how to use ordinary things to do extraordinarily sneaky tasks.

“Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius : 28 Build-It Yourself” - Shock and amaze! Inexpensive projects you can make with your own little hands.

“Geek Chic” - A comprehensive guide to the Geek life and culture.

“MAKE Magazine, Vol 1″ - The first magazine devoted to digital projects, hardware hacks, and D.I.Y. inspiration - premiere edition.

Okay, there are lots more but typing them in has gotten old!

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Copyright 2005 Ron Hutton

You signed up for a teleseminar and ended up missing it. Dang!

But the hosts recorded it. Yah!

They sent you an email message that says “Go here now and listen to the call in its entirety. BUT the web link in the email message points direct to the MP3 file and your browser’s protesting. Dang again.

The message you’ve received looks something like…

“You can download and listen to the call to find out our exact secrets. Go here now:

http://www.some-guru-site.com/teleseminar-recording.htm ”

Have you ever attempted to use the “right-click / save as” convention on a link in an email message? It just don’t work.

Why do marketers do this? Are they trying to make it difficult to download and pass an MP3 file around? Did they just have a lazy attack?

It doesn’t matter why because you can get around this nuisance. It’s really easy.

Do this:

(1) Open a new blank web page document using your favorite HTML editor.

(2) Go back to the email message and copy the web link that points to the MP3 file.

(3) Flip back over to your HTML editor, paste the link into the source code of your blank web page document and format it properly as you would any other target URL. Following this procedure, your link will have a formatting something like this (Note - the beginning and ending anchor tags here have an extra “.”):

< .a href="http://www.some-guru-site.com/teleseminar-recording.htm">http://www.some-guru-site.com/teleseminar-recording.htm< ./a>

(4) Now, still in your HTML editor, go to “Preview” mode. Your link is fully functional and now you can use the conventional “Right-Click / Save As” function to start the file download just as if the teleseminar host had sent you to a download page online.

That’s it. That’s all there is to our little MP3 file download trick. Save this article in your “sneaky computer tricks” file and next time you find yourself fighting with your web browser to access an MP3 audio file, it works slick as a snail trail.

About the Author:
Ron Hutton is a 20 year sales and marketing veteran with a passion for coaching and training. Go watch a free 3 minute video demonstration that puts this MP3 download trick into action. http://www.gothrive.com/free-video-library/video-directory.html While you’re there, check out all of Ron’s free video tutorials.

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New iPod with streaming video - get free engraving & free shipping.

That’s an awful lot of free. Click the link above for the juicy details.

Edward C. Baig, of USA Today (Possibly the best Tech Writer) has an article called “10 tech wonders that hit one out of park”

It’s a great piece, and very timely if you’re doing a bit of Christmas shopping! Ultimately, could anyone go wrong with the New iPod with Video?

Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Christmas without a hot digital camera? I don’t think so.

From the Manufacturer:
Have it all in one ultra-compact camera. 5.0 megapixels of imaging power deliver stunning detail and clarity, even to oversized prints and the closest crop-ins. The impressively long 12x optical zoom is a feat of engineering, with Image Stabilizer (IS) technology.

Features of the Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom:

MovieSnap feature allows you to capture a 5.0 MP still image while recording a movie; also features digital zoom and manual focus options for movies

Powered by four AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards

5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints

12x optical zoom; 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD display

Records VGA film at 30 frames per second with stereo sound; includes wind filter and adjustable levels for sound

Click the link below the image to read more about the Canon Powershot - you’ll fall all kinds of in love with it yourself.

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There’s a great post on the Garmin iQue M5 over at Office Freaks. Click the link and give it a think.

Office Freaks: Garmin iQue M5

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The Apple Wireless Mouse works with the Bluetooth option in your Mac to provide a cable-free way to interact with your system at a distance of up to 10 meters (33 feet). Bluetooth virtually eliminates interference with other wireless devices such as other keyboards and mice in an office setting or cordless phones and remote control toys that are found in the home environments. Apple is the first to deliver intelligent software to prevent interference with Airport wireless networks without any performance degradation.

The sleek, easy-to-use design of the mouse fits most any size hand and is equally comfortable for both right and left handed users. A click tension adjustment accommodates both heavy-handed users as well as those with a light touch.

The Wireless Mouse features an optical tracking engine that provides smooth accurate tracking on most surfaces. It comes standard with 2 Premium Energizer E2 Photo Lithium AA batteries. An advanced power management system automatically switches to low power modes during periods of inactivity. The off switch allows you to conserve power when you’re away from your system or when you’re traveling with your system. The optical mouse is an ideal input device to throw in your bag to use on the road with your PowerBook or iBook.

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