One of my favorite things to blog about is great web sites. As a web publisher, I spend a great deal of time online. A great, great, great deal…. Oh, let’s be honest, sometimes I walk out the back door of my home and am overwhelmed by life’s graphics - all the non-pixelating blues and greens. Pretty. And eveything’s so big - like the biggest monitor on the planet. It’s a lot to process, so I hustle back to my computer.

From this vantage point, I love a great web site. It’s, I assume, like finding a new neighborhood to ride your bike through or finding a new mall to hang out in.

I recently came across just such a site: Test Freaks.com. This is an amazingly well done web site with a usefulness factor that’s through the proverbial roof. Test Freaks tests a variety of products and provides the following for each:

• The Test Freak Rank - on a scale of 1-10. For example, the Nikon D300 Digital Camera earned an 8.
• Expert Reviews - the Nikon D300 Digital Camera, for example, has 23 expert reviews available on the site. Each product has a variety of reviews done by experts for you to sort through. These experts are people from the media or connected, in some way, to the product being reviewed. Basically, people who have done their homework so you can use their cheat sheets!
• User Reviews - the Nikon D300 Digital Camera has an impressive 29 user reviews. Again, these are people who have first hand experience with the product in question. Invaluable!
• Forum Threads - This one really amazed me. Test Freaks has a forum where users post their experiences with the countless products that are up for review. The product’s individual page links, not only to the different reviews, but to the forum threads, as well.
• Pictures from all Angles - Each product has had a photography session, of course, and the outtakes are all posted for your viewing pleasure.
• Manufacturer’s Description
• Best Prices
• Video Reviews!
• And a lot more in the works…

People have put a great deal of work (and continue to put a great deal of work) into this web site and it shows. Head over Heels to Test Freaks.com right now and have a look around. Find a product you’re interested in buying and search it out.

Then, bookmark the site so you can return to it again and again.

Geeks.com is in the middle of an End of the Month Sale that’s pretty amazing. Big Deals…Huge Savings….all to the tune of up to 85 percent off in a lot of cases.

The Compaq Presario SR2170NX tower system (to the left), for example, is regularly $349.99, but it’s marked down to $299.99. Even with my math skills, I know that’s $50 saved, and I didn’t even have to use my fingers.

From the Website:
This Compaq Presario SR2170NX tower system is powered by an Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM. Its 160 GB hard drive provides ample storage space for music, photos, critical data and other files. Plus, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic comes pre-installed.

Access CD and DVD media and burn CDs and DVDs with the DVD±RW Lightscribe drive. There’s plenty of room for expansion with three PCI slots, one PCI Express x16 slot and two DIMM sockets. A keyboard and mouse are included so just add a monitor to start computing!

This is just one of the big sales going on, so be sure to visit Geeks.com before all the penny-pinching geeks in the world buy everything.

They’re just so that way.

We’ve finally given the Website an overhaul. It’d been a long-time-coming, but we’ve been a long-time-busy. The article’s section is still a little…well, homely…but it’s taking a while to complete. We’re having to go through each article and review and determine if the information is still relevant or not.

It’s like when you have company coming and you have time to clean every room in the house except one - THE ROOM. So you do what any clever, fast-thinking person would do: You shut THE DOOR. Since I can’t entirely shut the door to the Article’s Room, I can just tell you, “Don’t go in there!”

By all means, check out the rest of the site, though. We’ll be adding a lot more products and pages over the next few weeks. Something you should check out first, however, is the HOT AUCTIONS that are on the right side of every page. These are the hottest, current e-bay auctions that are calling your name. You can get some seriously great deals if you keep your eyes open.

The Creative Labs Zen V 1GB MP3 Player (White/Orange) Retail ***Free Shipping*** is as hot as it looks. This is the sort of MP3 Player people sit up and notice. It does the whole “stand out from the crowd” thing like no other MP3 Player I’ve had the pleasure of looking at - well, ever.

I think a lot of my infatuation has to do with the ridiculously hot colors. Sexy.

From the Website (ZipZoomFly.com - also sexy):

How will you deal with all the attention?
The ZEN V player was designed for people like you—those who walk a step or two ahead of the pack. So don’t be surprised when people take notice of your cool, colorful music and photo player.

Tell them you carry up to 2,0001 songs with you. Show them just a handful of the photos you’ve stored on the pocket sized powerhouse. And tell them there’s even more but they’ll have to get their own.

ZEN V is available in 1GB2, 2GB2 and 4GB2 capacities. Get yours today!

Dangerous curves ahead!
ZEN V is so tiny that it will fit into almost any pocket–jackets, purses and more. But don’t let the size fool you. ZEN V is packed with all the great features you desire.

Find your own way
Fill your tiny ZEN V with up to 2,000 songs1. Pull out your CD collection and rip your albums. Log on to the Internet and browse different music services for the songs you want. Download your favorite songs without paying for the whole album.

Plus, for a low monthly fee, you can join a subscription service and fill and refill your ZEN V with new tunes everyday.

Enjoy the show
Show off your favorite photos of friends, vacations or cool skateboarding stunts. All of your pictures will look amazing on the stunning 1.5 inch color screen. Rich, vibrant photos, album art, and menus burst to life.

Navigate all of your content with remarkable ease using the patented ZEN™ user interface. Your music and photos are all available at your finger tips.

Avoid the Burnout
No need to burn CDs to your PC then download to your ZEN. Connect to the line-in jack on your ZEN, and record your CDs, records, beats and more. The automatic track detection will even separate each song for you.

Sporty yet sexy
ZEN V is ideal for your next jog on the trail or trip to the gym. The optional armband and case fit comfortably on your arm and keep your ZEN V safe and secure while running or lifting.

Stay connected
Record notes, thoughts, and meetings using the built-in voice recorder. Sync your player’s personal organizer with Microsoft Outlook to transfer your calendar, contacts and task list so you won’t miss your important appointments and anniversaries.

Click through to learn more about the features and benefits. You’re going to want the Creative Labs Zen V 1GB MP3 Player in the worst possible way.

You know what you do when that happens right? - You buy it in the fastest possible way. Yeah, that’s pretty much my creed. That, and Coffee Cures Everything.

The Summit Weather Radio is from The Discovery Channel Store, so you know it’s tops in its class.

Features:

Digital multi-band radio
Hand crank, solar and rechargeable battery power
AM/FM/SW/LW clock with alarm
30 preset channels let you store your favorite stations
Full charge gives 20 hours of playtime
30 seconds of cranking gives 30 minutes of playtime
Crank-level LED indicates the optimum winding speed
High performance amorphous thin film solar panel

Includes:
Rechargeable NI-MH battery pack
Shortwave antenna
AC/CD adapter
International shortwave guide

Unique self-sufficient energy technology makes this the radio you can count on anytime, anywhere! And that, readers, is a total turn on…

by CJ Prato

All of us folks who are lucky enough to already have an iPhone know how much fun they can be just to play around with. Playing with my iPhone a lot myself, I have discovered some cool tips and tricks that you may find useful.

1. If you tap once at the very top of the screen when you are on the internet, it will take you back to the top of the window rather than having to scroll all the way back up. A nice time saving feature.

2. If you set the font to the smallest size, you can read more in the internet window. An advantage of this is that when you want to click a link, you can pinch (expand) that area and the link will come up very large, making it much easier to click.

3. Rather than posting the full address of internet sites in bookmarks, you can post the equivalent RSS address instead into Apple’s RSS reader and save that as your bookmark. This way you can quickly see if there’s anything interesting on your favorite site rather than downloading the whole homepage.

4. If you are writing something and the iPhone flags a word as misspelled that you know is not misspelled, cancel the correction 3 times and the word will be put into the dictionary. If you write a lot, this feature is quite useful!

5. The magnifying glass is a nice iPhone tool when you are typing an email or any other text. If you tap once and hold, a magnifying glass will pop up showing you a zoomed in view of your words and cursor. You can now easily place the cursor wherever you want. This makes editing your writing very easy.

6. You can move icons around, but not on the home screen. You have to go to the ipod section. Go to iPod > More > Edit. Now you can drag your icons all around. This can also be done in the phone section.

7. To reset your iphone, hold down the right button and the “home” front button for about 6 seconds. To power it back on, push the top button. This is different than a regular shutdown, which can be done easily by holding the sleep/wake button for 6 seconds.

8. If you get a lot of spam e-mail or other unwanted e-mail, pay attention to this time saving feature. Add a link to Yahoo mail in Safari bookmarks. From there you can check ‘delete all’ to remove all unwanted e-mails. This is much easier than deleting hundreds of spam e-mails one at a time.

If you are looking for a way to fill up your iPhone wwith all the latest music and movies, check out my other article on finding the best iPhone Download Sites.

About the Author:
I hope you found this information helpful. If you are wondering how best to fill up your iPhone with all the latest music and movies without emptying your wallet, check out Top iPhone Downloads for the latest iPhone download reviews.

The Magellan eXplorist 100 North America is on sale at Sears.com for $113.99, just in time for summer.

From the website:

The pocket-sized eXplorist 100 recreational GPS receiver is both powerful and affordable. The eXplorist 100 features TrueFixTM technology which takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, supported by WAAS and EGNOS for fast signal acquisition, minimal signal loss and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters. Save up to 3 track log files, 500 points of interest and 20 routes to guide you back to your favorite spots or more importantly to your car. Put the power of GPS in your pocket. TrueFix Technology, accurate & reliable - TrueFix GPS Technology takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, supported by WAAS and EGNOS Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems for fast signal acquisition, minimal signal loss and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters.

Easy-to-use - One-button access takes you directly to all of the most important features. Even the first-time user can easily navigate with the eXplorist 100.

Languages - No matter your language, theres a good chance the eXplorist speaks it Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.

Track Logging - Store up to 3 track log files, each with 2000 track-points, to easily find your way to your favorite spot again and again.

Three navigation screens - View speed, direction, distance to destination and all the GPS information you need on 3 easy-to-view navigation screens.

No service fees - Your eXplorist 100 is ready to go with no service fees and no activation fees, so go ahead, use it all the time.

Satellite status - Monitor the GPS satellites in view and get information about their status.

Large backlit display - Easily view all the GPS information you need to make your adventure fun and safe, even at night. The amber glow of the backlight protects your vision so you can see both your eXplorist and the path in front of you.

Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic allows you to confidently take your eXplorist 100 on every adventure.

The eXplorist 100 is even water resistant…..making it even more of a must-have for Summer.

by Grace Lewis

Innovation in mobile handsets is nothing new. Leading handset manufacturers keep experimenting with the design, features and functionality of mobile phone models with the sole objective of enhancing the ultimate experience of phone users with the innovative gadgets.

Customers are the ultimate beneficiaries as they get to enjoy certain features in their mobile phones, which were considered beyond the realms of possibility, even a couple of years ago. The Blackberry Pearl is one such handset that is the outcome of an on-going process of innovation.

As a matter of fact, Blackberry Pearl promises quite a lot to potential users. For starters, one is assured of the ‘Blackberry experience’ that people have come to love. An intuitive interface makes sure that operating the many facets of this amazing mobile phone is not that difficult.

This feature rich smartphone comes with sophisticated digital camera options, innovative multimedia capabilities and an expandable memory slot for more comprehensive storage. In addition, the small, stylish and compact profile of the Blackberry Pearl makes owning it a matter of pride.

A quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled mobile phone, the Blackberry Pearl connects you to an ever-changing world. A 1.3 megapixel camera with built-in flash and 5x digital zoom; a media player and stereo headset jack makes sure that there is no dearth of entertainment. You can share the images and video clips with friends and family through MMS, email or Blackberry Messenger.

The handset is empowered to send emails and text messages - even on the move. And when you receive a message - the ultra-bright high resolution display with light sensing technology makes sure that you enjoy going through the same.

Intuitive call management features such as speed dialling, conference calling and call forwarding make the Blackberry Pearl a phone user’s delight. Speaker Independent Voice Recognition for Voice Activated Dialling (VAD) and Bluetooth compatibility are two other key features of this versatile handset.

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About the Author:
Grace is an Internet Marketing Professional. He maintains a mobile phone shop in UK for Internet Related Business and Services.

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It was just brought to my attention that Toshiba’s offering a couple of great deals right now - some will expire this month, while others will go through the new year. Click each link to find out exactly what’s going on and what kind of a deal they’re ready to offer you!

Purchase select Toshiba Projectors and 
receive a FREE 84 screen display! Expires January 3rd.

Take up to 15% off when you customize select 
Satellite® notebook PCs at ToshibaDirect.com. 
Offer valid through December 24, 2006.

Create your own holiday bundle! Buy more, save more! 
Get 50% off  select accessories with a 
Satellite or Qosmio laptop purchase. 
Expires January
 3rd.

Free Belkin PureAV HDMI to 
HDMI cable with purchase of Qosmio G35-AA60. Offer valid 11.1.06 to 1.3.07.

Free 2-Day Shipping on Any Toshiba Notebook PC. 
Expires December 20th.

Free Ground Shipping on Any Toshiba 
Notebook PC.

Toshiba Financing. 12 Months Same As 
Cash (No Interest, No Payments). Offer available through 
January 3, 2007.

by grace lewis

The Nokia 5200 is a style conscious mobile phone which comes with a spring assisted slide opening mechanism which is a pleasure to use. The user will find the phone easy to open in one hand & easy to operate all the controls in one hand.

The Nokia 5200 mobile phone comes with easy to use fun features which will keep the user entertained when they are on the move. The choice of colored sections are bright blue which brings a fresh look to the Nokia 5200 or a striking red colored section which brings a streetwise feel to the handset.

The high color screen can be viewed when the phone is in the slide closed or slide open position & provides the user with a 262k color TFT display. The main keypad can be accessed when the phone is in the open position & the keys are well spaced out for ease of use.

The Nokia 5200 comes complete with a high quality sound which can be heard when the user is playing their favorite MP3 tracks. The user can download their favorite MP3’s & enjoy a great music experience on their mobile phone. The music experience doesn’t stop there as the Nokia 5200 comes with a built in FM radio.

The use can capture all their precious moments using the built in camera or video feature. The phone comes with a VGA camera complete with 4 x digital zoom which allows the user to take a still photo or record video footage with ease

The user can stay in contact with friends and others using the messaging services which include text messaging, multimedia messaging & instant messaging. The user can use the multimedia message service to send a photo or video recording to compatible multimedia messaging service contacts.

About the Author:
Grace Lewis is an internet marketing professional. He maintains Mobile Phone Shop for online internet related businesses and services.

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