The Nikon Coolpix L100 holds in a 15x optical zoom with Vibration Reduction for the zoom and distortion control for the wide shots.

On the back is the expected 3in LCD screen and very little else for simplicity’s sake.
Again, a few buttons are sat to the right of the screen for changing the mode you’re in or selecting macro, flash and drive options. The main modes are brought up for selection when you press the camera button. Easy auto makes everything point and shoot to a level I don’t normally experience. In this mode, the main menu allows you to change the resolution. That’s basically it for that mode, if you want to do anything else, you’ll have to choose the normal auto mode found at the bottom of the list.

There are only fourteen modes in the scene menu which is a little unusual for a camera that essentially takes control away from you. This could be down to the predictive auto systems that all cameras are having installed in them since Panasonic developed it. It works in the normal auto system and detects what type of photograph you’re taking then adjusts the mode the camera is in to suit. Of course, it can’t tell when you’re in a museum so there’s an option for that in the scene selections.

Looking at the menu and it’s just as simple as the rest of the Nikon Coolpix L100.
In auto mode there’s only two tabs to choose from for recording options and set up. You can also change the resolution, white balance, drive modes, colour options and take advantage of the distortion control. This could be a distinct advantage with the wide angle lens as it will cause distortion otherwise they wouldn’t include the feature on the camera.

Full info on Nikon’s L100 page.

It’s an all-time compact and easy camera: the Nikon Coolpix L100 retails for US $ 239.95, give it a try!

The Kensington Mini Battery Extender Pack And Charger For Iphone And Ipod Provides A Go-anywhere, Backup Battery Pack So The Music And Videos Can Keep Playing. Rechargeable Battery Pack Extends Playing Time Up To 100 Hours Of Music; 21 Hours Of Video; 6 Hours Of Talk.

• Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch; iPhone
• Power and charge your iPhone or iPod–extends play time up to 30 hours of music or 6 hours of video (on iPod nano 3G) or 3 hours of talk (on iPhone)
• Includes retractable USB charging cable
• High-capacity, rechargeable Lithium-Ion polymer battery pack for increased energy efficiency
• Small enough to keep connected to your iPhone or iPod

Features AC Power Adapter With Usb Allows You To Recharge Your Battery Pack Includes Dock Connector To Power And Charge Your Iphone And Ipod and it’s compatible With Any Ipod With Dock Connector.

The Kensington Mini Battery Extender it’s now US $28.48 (you save 43% off the regular price!).

Visually, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Unite is, as were its predecessors, one of the better looking games on the PSP. The character animations are fluid and feature large amounts of detail, the various monstrosities are appropriately awe inspiring and terrifying, and the game environments are lively and well-detailed. The new monsters are as epic and impressive as those that have come before, and the new armor and weapon designs are also quite nice looking. On the other hand, most of the content is repeated from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite 2, so a lot of what you’re seeing here was in that game as well, meaning that if you’ve played that, this will seem a good bit familiar.

The audio is also quite impressive, with some solid and well orchestrated musical tracks and some outstanding sound effects. The monster effects in particular are very powerful. Even from the smaller speakers on the PSP, when a monster discovers you for the first time, their powerful roar is something you’ll feel, thanks to the aural presentation. There’s also a smattering of voice acting here and there, though it’s mostly gibberish, and it sounds fine for what it is.

To be honest, though, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Unite is pretty much one of the best games available on the PSP. It’s absolutely the best version of Monster Hunter available in the US, and if you’re willing to devote some time and patience into learning the mechanics of the experience, it’s well worth the investment. The game is well presented in all respects, the gameplay is solid and satisfying, there’s a ton of content to see and lots to do, and there’s plenty of reasons to play and replay the game for hours upon hours. There’s something of a steep learning corve to the entire franchise, certainly, it can take a good amount of grinding to accomplish certain things, absolutely, the control mechanics can be odd for players to learn, definitely, and it’s depressing that this is more of an expansion pack than a full game and that there’s still no real online support for the game, without a doubt. This doesn’t change the fact that Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Unite is a fantastic game, if you’re willing to commit some time and patience to learning how it works, and anyone who has a PSP would be well served checking it out if they think they have what it takes to take on gigantic dragons and live to talk about it.

Get it now for US $ 27.99 (some saving inside!)

The Belkin TuneStudio is a four-channel audio mixer allowing for digital recordings made directly onto an iPod at 16-bit, 44kHz quality in uncompressed WAV format for crystal clear audio. Recorded items can be played back instantly. Audio is streamed though the built-in USB interface to and from a PC or Mac. TuneStudio also works as an external sound card, allowing input and output of audio to a PC from its connectors.

Each channel has a 3-band EQ as well as pan and level controls. High-quality Phantom-power-enabled XLR inputs provide up to 60db of microphone gain; a high-quality stereo compressor with makeup gain enhances audio dynamics and keeps audio levels within the recording limits of the iPod. Compression is controlled by a single knob. The TuneStudio features LEDs to indicate master audio level, power status, peak indications, and compressor.

Record Jam Sessions While on Tour or Create Podcasts on Location.

The Belkin TuneStudio is compact and rugged, making it ideal for bands on tour, as it can withstand life on the road. Jam sessions can be recorded easily by simply attaching instruments and microphones to the TuneStudio. Podcasters can use the TuneStudio to record their shows either in studio or on location.

The Belkin TuneStudio is currently compatible with:

• iPod classic, 80GB and 160GB
• iPod nano (3rd generation), 4GB and 8GB
• iPod 5th generation (video), 30GB, 60GB, and 80GB
• iPod nano (2nd generation, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB

Best of all, the Belkin TuneStudio is now priced at US $ 179.51 (that’s 40% off its regular price!)

The compact new Olympus PEN E-P1 has a 12.3-megapixel sensor and it’s Olympus’ first changeable lens camera to offer a movie mode (720p HD).

The Micro Four Thirds format was announced last August and since then we’ve been anxiously waiting to find out what Olympus would do with it. Panasonic has introduced two Micro Four Thirds cameras, the Lumix G1 and the GH1 with HD video. But until now, the only Micro Four Thirds action we’ve seen from Olympus was behind glass at tradeshows. But now there’s an Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera we can bank on - and it’s not just a list of specs and features, either.

Olympus PEN E-P1 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera

The Olympus PEN E-P1 was named in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the Olympus Pen half-frame film camera. The lines of the E-P1’s sleek metal body are an obvious nod to that heritage. And like the Olympus Pen-Series, the Micro Four Thirds format E-P1 offers high-performance in a smaller camera body. Basically, the Micro Four Thirds format eliminates the SLR mirror so the camera and lenses can be smaller and lighter (for more on the Micro Four Thirds format, read our Micro Four Thirds Introduction article).The Olympus PEN E-P1’s stainless steel and aluminum body is comparable in size to a 35mm rangefinder and has a solid, metallic feel that traditionalists will love. Unlike the Panasonic Lumix G-Series Micro Four Thirds cameras, which have electronic viewfinders (EVF), the Olympus E-P1 only uses only a 3-inch, 230k-pixel LCD for viewing and composing, allowing them to make the camera even smaller. That allowed Olympus to make the E-P1 the smallest 12-megapixel digital camera with changeable lenses. It’s as if you chopped the top off one of the smallest digital SLRs and then squished the body front to back (see below). Lens diameters are also smaller and less glass makes the camera even lighter. The Olympus PEN E-P1’s size feels closer to high-end compacts like the Canon G10 than a digital SLR. But the EP-1’s 12-megapixel Four Thirds sensor is much larger than the G10’s and can deliver far better image quality.

There is one detail to note about image quality – the new True Pic V image processor is supposed to have a significantly better signal-to-noise ratio and that should mean better high-ISO image quality (the E-P1 maxes out at ISO 6400). Since the Four Thirds sensor is smaller than APS-C sensors in most DSLRs, it’s a bit much to expect the E-P1 (as well as Four Thirds digital SLRs) to match their image quality. The E-P1 has an image-stabilized sensor so image stabilization is available regardless of the lens you use.

If you’ve got Leica M-rangefinder lenses you can get a Micro Four Thirds M-mount adapter and you’ll be able to shoot image-stabilized photos with Leica glass on the E-P1.

Excellent reference to the Olympus E-P1 can be found here:

• DPReview, excellent as always,
• CNET’s test, from which the above video
• DigitalCameraReview,

The Olympus PEN E-P1 is available for ordering now and is priced US $ 799.99.

Working like a micro-GPS system, the NorthStar navigation and positioning system enables the WowWee Rovio Wi-Fi robot to know where it is, locate the position of other objects, and accurately navigate through its environment under its own control.

Got an iPhone? Enter “Rovio Driver” the new application available from Bertrand Leroy on the iPhone App Store.
With a quick download and a few settings, you’ll be up and running in no time.
The free app adds head position / rotation controls and the camera view appears to be much larger than the standard version.

The WowWee Rovio Wi-Fi is now US $ 315,17 (and that’s 10% off its regular price!)

Called the Pentax Optio W80, the update to the Optio W60 will be more adventure-proof than ever, according to Pentax, and be waterproof, dustproof, coldproof, and now shockproof enough to withstand impact from a fall of more than 3 feet (1 metre), as it plays catch up to Olympus’ successful tough series of cameras.

On the tough specs, the Pentax Optio W80’s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 5 metres, letting you shoot photos and video for up to 2 hours underwater. On dry land, the rugged, shockproof design protects against drops of up to 1m. That coldproof badge means the camera can to be used in sub-freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius).

On the camera specs you get 12.1 megapixels, a 5x internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm), a slim body and a wide angle 28mm lens. There’s also a 2.5-inch LCD screen and HD movie capture capabilities that record resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels at full-speed 30fps.

There is also fast face detection that sees up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, with smile capture and blink detection, for perfect portrait shots.

Available in cardinal red, azure blue and gunmetal grey, the Pentax Optio W80 will be available in July 2009 for US $299.95 in the US with an expected UK price of around £170 and is available now for pre-order.

The bad guy: Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

Ideal for adding capacity to your system, the stylish Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB drive offers sturdy aluminum construction along with a convenient stand.
It’s the easiest way to save photos, music, videos, and more. Plus the Prestige Desktop Hard Drive is powered by an Energy Star qualified adapter for a cleaner environment.

Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB’s weaponry:

• Style and durability with sturdy aluminum construction and stand
• Easy-to-use USB 2.0 interface; just plug and play
• Secure–EMC Retrospect Express (Mac/PC) software license for easy file backup (software via download)
• Free MozyHome Online Backup (2GB online capacity)
• Energy efficient design with an Energy Star qualified adapter

The Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB price is now $149.95 (you save 25% on regular price): that’s slightly less than one dollar per Gigabyte!

The stealth guy: WD Caviar Black 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA II

You feel really bored about your internal drive or need to feed your beloved desktop: chances are you’re in need for the WD!

WD Caviar Black 1 TB drives combine a high performance electronics architecture with a rock solid mechanical architecture to deliver the perfect storage solution for your fully-loaded PC or maxed out gaming machine. Cool drive operation, no-touch head technology, and leading-edge vibration protection ensure enhanced reliability and sustained data throughput.

Features list:

• 1TB Capacity
• 3 Gb/s SATA
• 32MB Cache/Buffer Size
• 7200 RPM Spindle Speed
• 145 Mbytes/s Buffer to Disk Transfer Rate

Grab the WD Caviar Black 1 TB now for US $ 99.99 and save up to 60% off regular price.

The stylish- (& party-) guy: Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive

Fast, elegant, and ultra-portable, the Iomega Prestige 500 GB Portable is an ideal storage solution for mobile professionals, busy students, and anyone else who needs documents and media files to be available at a moment’s notice. For your peace of mind, this drive is designed to be both rugged and flexible so your files stay safe faced with the rough realities of travel.

Half-a-gigabyte you’ll carry around easily with you and that’s fast and smart to connect with its single-cable USB 2.0-powered operation.

The Iomega Prestige 500 GB Portable goes for a mere US $ 99.99 (saving 33% off list price).

Still rocking & surfin’

Nokia N810 is still rocking, though, and now its price tag has been slashed 50% off so you’ll get one of the best Internet Tablet around!

With the Nokia N810, Nokia has added a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a built-in GPS receiver. Nokia also stuffed 2GB of built-in memory inside, with a miniSD card slot for expanded storage.
The Nokia N810 retains many of the hardware features of the N800, such as a built-in VGA resolution camera for video calling, hardware buttons for zooming in and out on the interface, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The N810 uses a micro-USB port for data transfer and also sports a built-in kickstand for convenience.”

The Real Web 2.0 in Your Pocket

Because the Nokia N810 supports both Flash 9 and Ajax, you can visit virtually any site on this device. YouTube videos were choppy, but at least they played. And Netvibes loaded without any problems via Wi-Fi. Yahoo Mail had issues loading, but Facebook was fine. We haven’t yet decided whether Flash and Ajax support trumps the iPhone’s speedier page loads and more elegant method of handling zooming.

The audio quality through the speaker was surprisingly good on our early tests when we streamed “From Yesterday” from 30 Seconds to Mars on the Alternative Hits channel. Fans of subscription music will love this service, and you can load the N810 with lots of tunes using an 8GB miniSD or microSD Card (which augments the robust 2GB of built-in memory).

Easy to Use Cell as Modem

Wi-Fi is not the only connection option; for example after pairing a Motorola Moto Q 9h Global with the tablet over Bluetooth, connection was a breeze.
A simple setup wizard walked us through the rest of the process.
If you’re willing to carry both a 3G phone and the N810 and pay for the monthly data connection, this feature is killer, especially for those without constant access to Wi-Fi hotspots.

The Nokia N810 it’s now US $ 239.99!

So there should be no disagreement over the fact that LocoRoco 2 offers more of the same. In fact, the starring characters – the charming LocoRoco themselves – remain exactly the same as before.

Like its predecessor, LocoRoco 2 gets you to use the PSP’s shoulder buttons to tilt its world left and right to guide a friendly blob through a series of pleasingly colourful cartoon mazes. As before, the blobs sing at intervals, split up to negotiate narrow passageways or swirl away on the wind, but this time you can also commandeer special little vehicles. Its essence is the same, though, and provides a joyously simple and beguiling walk in the park for dabblers, while those who like to court repetitive strain injury will uncover myriad secret tunnels leading to an array of increasingly hard to find collectibles. Appealing in the extreme.

The levels in LocoRoco 2 are instantly familiar if you played the original game. And if you did, you have the immediate advantage of knowing that the big snouted Chuppa is going to suck you up and spit you into the air, that secrets lie through evaporating walls everywhere, and that little waving MuiMui men are sleeping in hidden rooms throughout every level waiting to greet you with a new piece of furniture for your MuiMui house. (If you didn’t, don’t worry, this will all make sense after spending a little time in LocoRoco land.)

If there’s one PSP game you should be playing it’s LocoRoco 2.
Any video game whose charm can intoxicate you more comprehensively than countless shots of Baileys should be considered both compulsive and essential.

Get LocoRoco 2 now for less than US $ 20!

Roughly the same size (though twice as thick) as the revolutionary iPhone, the appearance and ergonomics of Nikon’s Coolpix S60 will be reassuringly familiar to Apple aficionados.
While the S60 comes equipped with a somewhat standard feature set, what makes it an easy, fun camera to shoot and show is its intuitive and responsive 3.5-inch touchscreen viewfinder.

Some of the features include a massive 10 mega pixel resolution which will enable you to print fantastic quality pictures of up to 16 x 20 inches as well as a 5x optical zoom lens with ‘VR image stabilization’. It has a 3.5 inch high resolution touch panel LCD screen and automatically adjusts the ISO up to 3200. One of the other great things is that you can save to an expandable memory slot in the form of SD/SDHC.

The Nikon Coolpix S60 is small enough to slip into a pocket and has a slightly longer than standard 5x zoom lens for this type of camera.

This is a very good looking camera and has obviously been built for easy usage with the 20MB of internal memory, SD card expansion slot and JPEG, AVI and WAV formats.

The Nikon Coolpix S60 has VR image stabilization which reduces camera shake as well as smile shutter and blink warning which will let you know when a subjects eyes are closed so you can retake the picture.

The Nikon Coolpix S60 is inline with a lot of other smaller digital cameras when you increase the ISO rating. The noise levels at ISO 400 are noticeable, but if it’s the only way to get a picture, then it levels are acceptable.

We like the macro shot. It is very clear and has great definition.

Check the latest price for the Nikon Coolpix S60!

What’s in the kit?

• Viewing Dock: Supports your PSP and allows you to view all of your favorite UMD movies at an ideal viewing angle
• Carrying Case: Designed to store and protect your PSP and UMDs
• Power Data Cable: Power and charge your PSP from any USB power source and transfer data from your computer
• Cleaning Cloth: Safely clean your PSPs screen with the ultra soft cleaning cloth
• Emergency Battery: Power your PSP anytime using 4 “AAA” batteries (not included)
• Car Charger: Power your PSP from any car outlet
• Wrist Strap: Attach to the Carrying case or directly to your PSP
• Audio Splitter: Allows for 2 headphones to be connected at the same time
• Earbuds: Crank up your favorite game or movie and become immersed in stereo sound
• Screen Guard: Protects your PSPs screen from becoming scratched
• 7 UMD Cases: Protect your UMD movies and games

Price for the PSP 17 in 1 Starter Kit is a startling $29.99

EasyCap USB USB 2.0 Video Capture Adapter provides a link between a PC and a video device with RCA connector or S-Video connector, such VHS, VCR, DVD, TV, DV, analog camcorder, camera. The adapter is ideal for laptop and desktop computer. By the professional video editing software, you can create many special effects on your video files, or edit your movies.
USB 2.0 interface, plug and play.
EasyCap USB supports brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation control and capture audio without the sound card.
Features support for all Video Formats: DVD+/-R/RW, DVD+/-VR, and DVD-Video. Applying to internet conference / net meeting. Support NTSC, PAL Video format. Include Professional and easy to learn & used video editor software: Ulead Video Studio 8.0 SE DVD.

EasyCap USB features list:

• Video input: One RCA composite, One S-Video
• Audio input : Stereo audio (RCA)
• Dimension (L)88mm x (W)28mm x (H)18mm
• USB bus power
• Supports high quality video resolution: NTSC 720 x 480 @ 30fps, PAL 720 x 576 @ 25fps

Price is a stunning US $ 9.99!

Meet the Insultabotz!

The Insultabotz creeps forward with its six insect-like legs and will avoid objects in its way. It can detect objects with its infrared eye and move accordingly, and while it does so, it insults you!

The Insultabotz robot comes with a re-recordable voice chip that allows you to pre-record any message or multiple messages (up to 15 seconds) and Insultabotz will repeat them in sequence every time it comes to an obstacle. Of course, they do not have to be insulting messages-but Insultabotz is not shy about giving you a piece of your own mind.

Warning! Remember that not only can your parents hear what Insultabotz says, they can record messages on Insultabotz as well.
So, listen carefully, the insult you hear may not be your own.

For ages 14 and up.

Batteries (and insults book) not included.

Insultabotz price is now US $ 69.99 (and that’s 30% off the regular price), so you won’t insult your credit card!

Update: Jun 21st it’s Father’s Day! Don’t you dare giving your dad such a threat a gift !

In addition, players can expect a rich Rock Band experience with fully functional modes like World Tour, Band Survival and Warm Up and a robust character creator for full customization!
Rock Band Unplugged features over 40 master-recordings including nine brand new, exclusive songs for the PSP system for a limited time!

Plus, Rock Band Unplugged includes the first fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content on the PSP system in the North American and European markets, leveraging the PSP system’s wireless capabilities.

The in-game store is powered by PlayStation Network, and players can to use their existing PlayStation Network account to purchase tracks, similar to the Rock Band console experience.
PSP system owners also have the option of purchasing tracks via PlayStation Store on the PC.

Price for Rock Band Unplugged is $39.49, rock on now!

There is no need to fix what isn’t broken. Nokia E71 is still considered one of the best smartphone choices for those who don’t want an iPhone or Blackberry, but amid the launches of countless new contenders, its features are beginning to look a bit dated. The new E72, expected to roll out late in the third quarter of this year in Europe (and apparently soon thereafter in the U.S.), does not mess with the E71’s key assets and simply focuses on feature upgrades and slight design improvements.

On the hardware side, Nokia added a 5 megapixel camera as well as a standard 3.5mm audio jack. On the software side, there is the desktop-like email integration from the higher-end E75 model as well as a new optical navigation key. Nokia said it also improved access to instant messaging, enabling users to set up IM accounts right from the home screen.
Navigation has also been enhanced with A-GPS and a compass, which can be used by users for walking navigation (free for the lifetime of the device) as well as turn-by-turn navigation, which is offered for free for 10 days during the first three months after activation of the device.

The office capabilities have been updated with a new version of Quickoffice, which delivers Microsoft Office 2007 compatibility, Nokia said.

The company said that the device will be offered for 350 Euros and we would expect the price of the U.S. device to be in line with the current E71, which sells for $359. AT&T currently offers a subsidized version, the E71x, for $100 with a 2-year service contract.

[Via TGDaily]

And I should be one to talk about the “smallest”.

The Tomy I-SOBOT stands a mere 6-1/2 inches tall. The articulated joints give the i-Sobot an incredible range of motion. And, it’s fun to pose.

>The Tomy I-SOBOT requires 3xAAA batteries, and Tomy has included rechargeable NiMH Sanyo Eneloop batteries. The remote takes AA batteries (not included). Tomy says it should run for 60 minutes under normal use.

When you power it on, the i-Sobot stands upright. A green “eye” lights up. A blue side-light on the side of the head can be turned on and off separately.

There are two switches on the back. One is for power, the other is a channel selector. The remote control is infrared, and the IR sensor is on the robot’s shoulder.

Tomy I-SOBOT is powered by 17 customs developed servo-motors and 19 integrated circuit chips. He features a built-in gyro sensor and comes fully assembled, ready for action. He can be controlled in a variety of ways: by pre-programmed actions, user programmed actions (done easily with the LCD remote control), or by real-time remote control or voice commands.

Check this video on YouTube about i-Sobot hidden commands by AlphA202303!

The Tomy I-SOBOT it’s now available for US $ 129.95 (28% off its regular price!)

The Tivoli Audio SongBook is a wonderful personal travel radio that you can take anywhere, including on international trips. Although it only has a single 2-1/2-inch mono speaker, it produces a very nice sound, and you can use the stereo headphone jack for private listening.

What is most impressive about this personal radio is its reception. The Tivoli Audio SongBook has advanced filters that isolate the FM signal to produce a very clean sound, and it even has the ability to tune to AM frequencies used abroad. Simply flip the 9k switch to listen to international AM broadcasts (assuming you are within range, of course). There are presets for five stations.

The Tivoli Audio SongBook is water-resistant, which helps protect it from both the weather and from dirt and dust that could harm a personal radio of lesser construction. You can use the SongBook as an alarm clock, as it includes a sleep feature and the option of waking to the radio or an alarm tone. In fact, via the SongBook’s auxiliary input, you can even wake to music from your iPod.

The Tivoli Audio SongBook comes in multiple colors, including yellow, blue, silver, green, white and black. This personal radio uses six AA batteries. There is also an AC plug input for use while traveling, and an AC adapter is included.

Don’t forget that the Tivoli Audio SongBook sports an AUX in (auxiliary input) comes in handy when you want to connect any audio source, especially an iPod!

Price is now an unprecedented US $ 129.00 (and that’s 35% less regular price!)

Check these EMTEC M300 2 GB Lollipops (and show’em to your granma too!).

EMTEC M300 2 GB Flash Drives feature a whimsical swirl design available in five fun colors. Each Lollipop drive comes with a cap holder, attachable to the drive with a small, beaded chain, so you will never lose the cap! Lollipop USB Drives are fun, functional, and make the perfect gift.

EMTEC M300 2 GB drives are available 2GB to 8GB capacities and the rubber lollipop caps are available in shades of red, orange, yellow, blue and green.

With a 54% off, the price is now US $ 12.99 for the 2GB version.

It’s just because, getting all this stuff in order sometimes it’s a do-or-die situation!

These two gifts help solving happily two problems at once: getting things in order and charging them as well!

Take Mark Feldstein VL8 Charging Valet, for example.

The VL8 Charging Valet has built-in power strip with surge protection so you can plug in 3 devices at the same time and have an uncluttered desk (Daddy too, can)!

It’s just US$ 26.99!

What about keeping your PDA or MP3 player charging quite hidden behind a photo frame?

Kangaroom Charger Frame just does that: this trendy charger station rounds up an otherwise cluttered assortment of personal electronic devices, allowing them to recharge in organized style. The versatile unit provides two protective sling-style charging slots that accommodate a variety of small equipment–everything from cell phones and PDAs to MP3 players, digital cameras, and more–as well as an opening in the back that allows cords to connect to a power source while remaining neatly concealed.

Retails for US$ 17.99!

They scan, fax and, of course, print!

By the way, they’re all from HP, they’re all compatible with any PC or Mac you may have around on your desk and they all come with substantial savings so you’ll be printing more spending less!

HP Laserjet M1319F: fast start, B/W laser printer with high performance scanner

The HP Laserjet M1319F Multifunction Printer (MFP) will print, fax, copy, and scan, and it does it fast and efficiently. HP’s Instant-on Technology gets this MFP ready to go within seconds of turning it on, and its solid feature-set will help take your office productivity to the next level.

The HP Laserjet M1319F prints and copies black and white documents fast at speeds up to 19 pages per minute (ppm). Create professional-looking 1200 x 1200 dpi B&W documents with ease, and use the manual duplex printing feature to print on both sides of the paper. Scan documents into your computer in full-color using the M1319f at resolutions as high as 19,200 dpi for superior image quality – even when enlarging the image. Fax at lighting-fast speeds as fast as 3 seconds per page, and the 32 MB of on-board memory will store up to 120 numbers for added convenience.

The HP Laserjet M1319F can handle its fair share of paper with ease. This MFP comes equipped with a 250-sheet input paper tray, 10-sheet priority tray, and 30-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF). This Energy Star qualified all-in-one can also handle a heavy workload of up to 8,000 pages per month.

Check the very latest price!

HP Photosmart C7280 All-in-One Printer: multipurpose, versatile InkJet with display and lots of features

If you’re looking for a single device that prints, faxes, copies, and scans, the HP Photosmart C7280 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, and Copier is your answer. The printer has a built-in 2.4-inch display you can use to easily print photos without a PC: Simply put your memory card into the memory card slot (compatible with Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card), preview it on the display, and print. Enhancing your photos and removing red eye is as simple as pushing the HP Red-eye Removal button.

The HP Photosmart C7280 produces lab-quality, fade-resistant photo prints by using a six-ink color system for accurate color reproduction. Photos will always print on the correct side of the paper with the right quality settings because of HP Auto Sense technology. And coupled with HP Advanced Photo Paper, the C6280 is sure to produce photos that are smudge and smear-resistant right from the printer. Print speed is outstanding as well, at up to 34 ppm black and 33 ppm color. For those looking to save paper, an included duplexer lets you print on both sides of the paper. Sharing the printer with everyone on your network is simple with both built-in wireless and Ethernet connectivity.

The fax functionality is performed by a 33.6 Kbps modem at speeds up to three seconds per page. The built-in memory can hold up to 90 pages and the fax is capable of color faxing, delayed sending, and auto-redialing with a maximum of 48 broadcasting locations. The scanner uses a Contact Image Scanner (CIS) for scans at up to 4800 dpi optical resolution with a scan size of up to 8.6 by 11.7 inches. The copier supports pages up to this size as well and you can make up to 50 copies in one pass. Color copies are supported and there are settings for enlarging and reducing from 50 to 400 percent. HP Photosmart C7280 supports Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP Home and Professional, and Windows Vista as well as Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.x.

Available for US $ 169.00 (that’s 54% off regular price!)

HP Officejet Pro L7680 Color All-in-One Printer:

Built on HP’s scalable printing technology, the HP Officejet Pro L7680 offers faster speeds, lower costs, and higher quality and reliability. Leveraging HP’s high-capacity, low cost-per-page print Vivera ink cartridges–which are uniquely optimized for plain paper office printing–the HP Officejet L7680 provides laser-quality text and consistent, brilliant images for brochures and marketing collateral. For even better results, and highly smear-resistant prints, use HP Everyday Papers with ColorLok Technology.

Print at breakthrough speeds
Produce professional-quality documents and bring color speeds and proven HP performance into your home or small office. Print at up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) black-and-white and up to 34 ppm color. Conveniently and efficiently create high-impact documents with laser quality speeds of up to 10 ppm color and up to 12 ppm black-and-white text.

Professional quality, low cost
With the HP Officejet Pro L7680 All-in-One you’ll spend less for a professional business color printer. Create color presentation materials, brochures, graphics, and color text for up to a 25 percent lower cost per page than laser all-in-ones–as low as 6 cents per color page and 1.5 cents per black-and-white page. You’ll also save ink and money since HP Vivera ink cartridges are designed for efficient ink usage. Print up to 2,450 black-and-white pages or up to 1,700 color pages before replacing your HP high-capacity ink cartridges.

Reliable innovations
Boost convenience for everyone in your office by sharing your HP Officejet All-in-One with up to 15 computers, thanks to built-in wired and wireless networking. Rely on enhanced faxing to keep you in touch. With memory for up to 125 pages, you will never miss a fax, even if you run out of paper or ink—or if the power is off.

You can also scan documents at up to 2400 dpi CCD optical resolution flatbed scanning into convenient digital files you can easily store, reprint, and share. With Direct Digital Filing, manage and route your documents quickly and easily without a PC. Innovative HP technologies let you scan, share, and archive your work without a PC or software using Direct Digital Filing. Scan your documents and photos directly to memory cards, USB storage devices, or a network folder from your All-in-One’s control panel. Your scanned documents can be saved as a JPG or a PDF for maximum flexibility in sharing.

Simply scan documents to a folder from your control panel–without the need of any special software or a PC. By converting your paper-based documents to a digital format and become more productive and less cluttered.

The built in wired networking allows user to share powerful all in one capabilities.

The HP Officejet Pro L7680 is now available for US $ 239.00 (check this out, it’s 51% off list price!)

Prototype

You are the PROTOTYPE, Alex Mercer, hiding in human form. You step out onto the streets of New York with no memory, but limitless power. As a terrifying viral epidemic sweeps across Manhattan, top-secret Black Watch Special Forces move in, transforming it into a war zone. Delve into the mysteries of your origin, the true nature of your power and your part in a conspiracy 40 years in the making.

Fast and deadly combat: Shape-shift your body to the situation at hand … from claws to blades to hammers to whips, as you choose the right weapon for the situation. Change to shield or armor for defense or use advanced sensory powers (thermal vision, infected vision) to track your enemies.
Over-the-top locomotion: Seamlessly and fluidly bound from building to building, run up walls, bounce off cars and everything in your path. Adaptive parkour lets you move freely through the open-world environments of New York City.

Unique disguising abilities: Consume anyone at anytime, take on their appearance and assume their memories and special abilities.
Prototype features Deep conspiracy-driven storyline: Wake up with no memory of the past … just mysterious powers and a link to a town in Idaho. Delve into the mysteries of your origin, the true nature of your power and your part in a conspiracy 40 years in the making.

[PG 13 Warning! may not be suitable for under 13]

Price is US $ 59.99, if you dare!

In round #2, we feature three different lenses each one with distinctive winning points, high quality but with an eye on huge savings!

28-105 mm

A general purpose lens, the Canon EF 28-105mm spans wide-angle upto basic tele focal length in a very compact package - and a rugged one too.

The Canon EF 28-105mm standard zoom lens retains the optical capability of Canon’s previous EF 28-105mm USM lens but with a refined exterior design.
The lens is distinguished by a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) drive that provides silent, high-speed autofocusing, along with full-time manual focusing.
The 1.6-foot (about 48 cm) close-focusing distance, meanwhile, lets you take great close-up portraits and nature shots.

It’s a great lens for all-around use and does a great job without getting deep in your pocket.

THe Canon EF 28-105mm now retails for US $ 209.95 (a 46% saving over regular price)

60 mm Macro

The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is compact, well built and shoot images that you would only expect from Canon L-series glass.

The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is an excellent lens with 35mm comparable focal length of about 96 mm.

Who needs this lens after all?
Creative photographers willing to explore fixed-length lens and more prone to try out Macro photography, be it to discover nature’s secret or simply looking at the world from a different - yet enlarging, point of view.

Autofocus shows its technologically modern performance - it is fast, quiet and accurate.
The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens incorporates Canon’s excellent USM (Ultrasonic Motor) with FTM (Full Time Manual) focusing. An internal focusing design is used. The lens does not change length while focusing nor does the front element rotate - a big plus when using the compatible Canon MR-14ex and Canon MT-24EX Macro Flashes.

Optically, the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens performs very well. It is very sharp wide open (even in the corners) and slightly sharper stopped down. It is at least as sharp as the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens and the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM lens. It is at least as sharp as the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens at equivalent apertures.

Canon’s true macro lenses (the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens is one) yield a magnification of up to 1x or 1:1 which means the subject can appear lifesize on the sensor.

Lifesize on the sensor means output size is significantly larger than the sensor unless you are viewing it as a thumbnail or as a smaller-than-wallet-sized print.

Canon includes a magnification ratio scale in the 60mm Macro’s ft/m distance window (if knowing the exact magnification is important to you). Something that is not as readily apparent is the loss of light at high magnification values. The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens loses 1/2 stop at 1:5, 1 stop at 1:3, 1.5 stops at 1:1.5 and 2 stops at 1:1 (lifesize). You need a shutter speed twice as long for a 1 stop loss and four times longer with a 2 stop loss. The camera’s autoexposure (or E-TTL if using a flash) will automatically compensate for this light loss. This loss of light is a common trait of macro lenses - not something unique about the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens.

Now available with a 43% saving at US $ 362.59!

70-200 mm

Almost any photographer has had a 70-200 mm general-purpose lens in its weaponry.

This Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom is a true pleasure since it comes from the -L family of lenses therefore ensuring high image quality standards - and a rugged body too!

Combining a very popular and very useful focal length range with excellent image quality, professional build quality, superb autofocus performance, a fast aperture and one of users’ favorite features - Canon’s valuable 3-stop Image Stabilization - makes the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L one of Canon’s most desired lenses.

Capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with the Canon EF 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens. This high-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens is distinguished by such features as an f/4 maximum aperture, an inner focusing system, and a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM). The last two features combine to deliver quick and quiet autofocusing–a priority for many amateur and professional photographers

Weighing 3.24 lbs (1470g) and measuring 3.4″ x 7.8″ (86.2mm x 197mm), the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L will not be mistaken for a light or small lens. However, I can carry this lens for long periods of time without feeling it is a burden. This is a weather sealed lens that is ready to take professional use.

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens balances out great build quality with excellent image quality. Images are sharp wide open (f/2.8) - corner performance is remarkable even with a Full Frame body. Stopping down to f/4 delivers even sharper results with better contrast.

Bargain-priced at US $ 600.00 , the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L it’s now 38% off regular price!

What sets TuneStick 2 apart from the pack of existing FM transmitters is the included remote control plus an integrated pass-through dock connector, which gives you the freedom to combine TuneStik with virtually any iPod accessory–adding an RF remote and an FM transmitter to nearly all your iPod gear.

The TuneStick 2 lets you play your music in the car transmitted wirelessly through your cars’ existing stereo or transmit to any nearby FM radio.
It includes RF remote control for wireless access and safe control of your iPod music in your car and a pass-through iPod dock connector works with any iPod car charger or Sync cable.
iPod driving? The TuneStick 2 includes steering-wheel cradle.

The TuneStick 2 includes a compact RF remote control and fully-adjustable steering-wheel cradle, so you can put safety first as you control your iPod. The remote control pops out of its cradle in a snap, allowing you to pass music control to your backseat drivers. And with TuneStik’s four programmable presets, you’re sure to have the best transmission at the push of a button.

Control at your fingertips
The TuneStick 2 isn’t just an FM transmitter for the car–it also adds a strong RF remote control to your iPod–anywhere! With your TuneStik attached, simply connect your iPod to your home stereo system. Now you can use the compact TuneStik remote to control your iPod audio playback from across the room.

Plays well with others
With the TuneStick 2’s pass-through dock connector, you can continue to use your existing Auto Charger, iPod dock, or any other 30-pin based accessory while still having the benefits of a powerful FM transmitter and remote control at your fingertips.

In a nutshell, TuneStick 2 combines a wireless FM transmitter with a powerful RF remote control for iPod playback and control in the car, at home–anywhere there’s an FM radio.

Now, the TuneStick 2 is available for US $ 44.00 (and that’s a 39% discount off its price!).

Now with Star Trek, Scrabble is better than ever: meet Star Trek-Scrabble.

Combines Star Trek and Scrabble for hours of fun play.

America’s favorite crossword game is setting the alphabet to stun with Star Trek-Scrabble Collector’s Edition.
With a special Star Trek-themed game board and word challenges, this Scrabble edition is a must-have for any Trekkie seeking a word adventure
It has the same great Scrabble play plus an exclusive Star Trek dictionary and rules that help you gain bonus points.

Earn Tribble Word Scores, consult a Klingon dictionary and boldly go where no one has gone before.

Includes board, tiles, tile racks, logo inserts and instructions. Includes 50 word bonus dictionary.

A good idea for upcoming Father’s Day (remember, it’s on June 21st)!

Star Trek-Scrabble retails for just $28.46!

It has one touch recording with a spacious 2 inch anti-glare display (which is larger than the 1.5″ of the competing Flip MinoHD.
The 8GB hard drive allows you to record up to 2 hours of 720p HD or 4 hours of VGA footage.

It comes with Vado Central software and a pop out USB tab for easy editing and transfer to YouTube or other online sharing sites.

Best of all, it’s pocket sized at 0.6 x 2.2 x 3.9 inches and weighing just 3.5 ounces. The best video camera is the one you actually have with you and not sitting in your closet at home.
The biggest advantage of the Creative Labs Vado HD is that you can have an HD camcorder with you at all times so you’ll never miss a moment.

The battery is removable, so you can pop in a spare if you need it, or charge up via USB. The camera is also the only pocket camcorder to include an HDMI cable for direct connection to your HDTV.

A great little travel and fun camcorder to have.

Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Camcorder is now in stock and shipping for just under $180! (22% off its regular price!)

For ease of shooting, the Panasonic SDR-SW20 Camcorder features 10x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD screen and a new design for easy and comfortable shooting. It also has a grip designed so the user can stabilize the unit by bracing the elbow against the body as with conventional camcorders. In addition, a Sub Rec button on the front of the camera, makes it possible to shoot with a pistol-grip style.

The Panasonic SDR-SW20 records to SD or SDHC memory cards, which further contributes to its compact design and also provides extended recording capability. A 16GB SDHC memory card allows up to approximately 13 hours, 20 minutes of recording.

This model offers the High-Picture-Quality Wide Mode, which produces images that make for beautiful, dramatic viewing on a wide-screen TV. The image is processed on 16:9 area of the CCD. Because the image decoded has the same proportions as your wide-screen TV, there is virtually no picture quality degradation. You get beautiful images and all the excitement and dynamism on either a wide 16:9 screen TV or a conventional 4:3 TV. This model also features a wide 2.7-inch LCD, making it easier to frame shots when you’re shooting in 16:9 mode. You can enjoy shooting wide, and viewing wide.

Built with ease of operation in mind, the Panasonic SDR-SW20 Waterproof Camcorder features truly friendly video Editing and Networking.

Choices are multiple, if you have an MPEG2-compatible DIGA DVD recorder with an internal hard disk and SDHC/SD memory card slot, saving your images on the hard disk is as easy as inserting an SDHC/SD memory card into the slot. This saves space you’d otherwise need for storing the recording media, and makes playback easier. And once the data is on the hard disk, it’s easy to copy it to a DVD disc.

About easy DVD copying, simply connect the SW20 directly to a DVD burner via a USB cable. You can then copy recordings from the SDHC/SD Memory Card to a DVD disc with easy operation.
The disc you make can be played on DVD players, so playback is easy too.

The Panasonic SDR-SW20 includes Editing Software and USB 2.0.
USB 2.0 compatibility lets you upload a motion picture data to a PC at high speed over a single USB cable.

You never have to finalize an SDHC or SD Memory Card, so you can transfer data to a PC right after you shoot. Just slip the card into the slot on the PC, and you’re ready to upload and edit. The camera comes with MotionSD STUDIO software that lets you add music and words during editing or copy your recordings onto a DVD disc.

It’s now available for US $ 229.99 (and that’s a summer cool 42% off list price!)

In this episode, they turned on a microcontroller-based project aimed at signal, via a servo motor, incoming mail on a Gmail account.

It’s good starting point for microcontroller beginners, servos integration with open source languages (Python in this case) and a lot more.

As their own forum users abundantly highlighted though, the video talk falls short when it comes to talk about software writing.
Instead, there’s a long survey of different microcontrollers: Parallax Stamp (I’ve used a Basic Stamp back in 1999 and really enjoyed it), Arduino microcontrollers (a proudly italian product) and a few more just like the Kosmos Microcontroller Kit.

Anyway, that said it’s a great tutorial!

Go to Revision3’s Web Page.

Meet Speakal’s point of view: docking stations with a strong character and irresistable!

Three models are available: the shy iPanda, the pinky iPig and the spooky iBoo, the smaller one (and the cheapest) but for sure the nasty on in the family!

Speakal’s docking stations are compact in size but packs a real punch with 25 Watts of 2.1-channel sound (15 Watts for the iBoo).

They include patented Touch technology that lets you change the volume by touching the iPanda’s or iPig’s “ears” (again not for the iBoo - it’s got no ears, by the way).

These docking stations are the perfect music buddy for all occasions, with five (three for the iBoo) speakers positioned for maximum sound separation and distribution.
A 15-Watt Subwoofer and Bass Reflex Technology ensure solid bass tones, and a 3.5-mm auxiliary input jack is perfect for connecting iPod shuffles, TVs, gaming consoles, or other music sources.

They’re compatible with most Apple iPods (almost any iPod model with a dock connector!).

Plus, thanks to the auxiliary input and also work with MP3 and MP4 players, portable game consoles (PSP, Nintendo DS), gaming consoles (PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox, Xbox360), portable and non portable CD and DVD players, televisions, personal computers (desktop and laptops), and mobile phones with audio-playing capabilities; the included remote boasts audio controls as well as iPod menu functionality.

They’re environmentally Friendly too! As a green and RoHS product, these speakers efficiently utilize minimal energy and are designed using environmentally friendly components and non-hazardous materials.

The iPig and iPanda retail for US $ 129.99 but are available, for a limited time, with a 21% saving at US $ 103.05.
The iBoo retails for US $ 89.99 but some savings are available too for this model!

Loaded with a host of advanced features, such as Optical Image Stabilization and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor, the SD990 IS is ideal for the trendsetting techie looking for functionality and style.

The Canon Powershot SD990IS showcases enhanced specifications such as 14.7-megapixel resolution, 3.7x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilization and Canon’s new Quick Shot Mode for even faster shutter speeds. Reminiscent of a sporty race car, this new model is available in black or silver.
In addition, to commemorate the 100 millionth compact digital camera manufactured, Canon created a limited-edition Canon Powershot SD990IS Digital ELPH camera in red.

The newly upgraded DIGIC 4 image processor, accounts for the Canon Powershot SD990IS camera’s higher performance levels, including significantly improved signal processing speed and higher image quality. One of the most important new features made possible by the DIGIC 4 image processor is Servo AF, which is a form of continuous focus tracking for moving subjects. By pressing the shutter button half-way, the camera can track subject movement up to the instant of exposure, resulting in sharper photographs. Additionally, the processor’s high ISO speed noise reduction processing has improved substantially to enable consumers to shoot high-quality images, even in extremely dark situations without the use of a flash. The new Intelligent Contrast Correction (aka i-Contrast) function automatically improves image quality in high contrast shooting situations.

Canon Powershot SD990IS features:

• 14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor for up to 4416×3312 pixel images
• 3.7x optical 36-133mm (35mm equivalent) zoom lens
• Optical Image Stabilization (IS) technology
• 2.5″ color LCD with 230,000 pixels
• Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio for HDTV display
• Ultra-compact body (3.81 x 2.45 x 1.10 in. / 96.7 x 62.2 x 27.9mm)
• Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system with focus-assist lamp
• Canon’s Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology with AF-Point Zoom feature
• Canon’s i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) technology to help brighten subjects and backgrounds
• Auto, Program/Manual, Quick Shot, and 17 Scene modes
• Continuous 1.3fps shooting until memory is full
• Movie mode w/sound 30fps 640×480/320×240 up to 4GB max. clip size
• Evaluative, Center weighted, or spot metering
• Both Flash output and Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
• White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
• Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/1600 second
• Auto noise reduction with 1.3 sec or longer shutter speeds
• Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 1600
• Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
• Intelligent Orientation Sensor
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• Lithium rechargeable battery and charger included
• Direct print and PictBridge Compliant
• High-speed USB 2.0 connectivity for PC and Mac
• SD/SDHC and MMC/MMC+/HC MMC+ card storage, 32MB SD card supplied

Right now, the price is US $ 309.99 (saving $ 90.00 or -23% less!)