With summer here its more important than ever to be aware of bad stores coming to your area. But with the Weathertech Storm Tracker you can become a weather wizard with more than a dozen forecasting tools in this deluxe weather station. 7 graphic icons show weather forecast at a glance. Trend indicator predicts weather. Scrolling forecast message. Indoor temperature and humidity. Outdoor temperature and humidity. Dew point. Heat index. Remote wind gauge measures wind speed and gusts.

Wind chill features shows how cold it feels outside. Beaufort bar graph wind display. Barometric air pressure readings, with 30-hour pressure graph. Keeps records of historical minimum and maximum temperatures. 6 animated moon phases. Gives times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset. Tide indicator. Radio-controlled clock for accuracy. Clock never needs setting with a clear atomic signal. Time zone indicator. Month, date and day of the week calendar. Alarm setting with snooze function. Remote sensor sends signal to indoor display. Blue momentary EL backlight. Low battery indicator for outdoor sensor. Wall mounting hardware included. Get it on Amazon for $149.95

Feature List:

7 graphic icons show weather forecast at a glance
* Trend indicator predicts weather
* Scrolling forecast message
* Indoor temperature and humidity
* Outdoor temperature and humidity
* Dew point
* Heat index
* Remote wind gauge measures wind speed and gusts
* Wind chill features shows how cold it feels outside
* Beaufort bar graph wind display
* Barometric air pressure readings, with 30-hour pressure graph
* Keeps records of historical minimum and maximum temperatures
* 6 animated moon phases
* Gives times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset
* Tide indicator
* Radio-controlled clock for accuracy
* Clock never needs setting with a clear atomic signal
* Time zone indicator
* Month, date and day of the week calendar
* Alarm setting with snooze function
* Remote sensor sends signal to indoor display
* Blue momentary EL backlight
* Low battery indicator for outdoor sensor
* Wall mounting hardware included

Whether it’s sport, work or leisure that takes you into the great outdoors, you’ll always be prepared when you have a wealth of weather data at your disposal.

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With summer here the great outdoors calls and it pays to be prepared for emergencies or disasters. The 6-in-1 PSD is a hand held crank-powered Personal Safety Device designed to be used at home at work at school or when out camping, hiking or backpacking in the woods or just braving the city streets. Get it at Amazon for about $18.00

The 6-in-1 PSD incorporates six of the most important tools you will need in an emergency or disaster with the functionality of a radio cell phone charger flashlight emergency flashers siren and compass that can also be used everyday.Super Bright 5 LED Flashlight- Never be in the dark when the power goes out. Cell Phone Charger- Never have a dead cell phone battery again. Emergency FM Radio- Listen to emergency reports or simply enjoy music everyday. Signal Flasher- Signal for help and be seen for up to 1/2 mile away. 130 Decibel Emergency Siren- Ward off intruders or signal for help. Directional Compass- Find your way to safety or notify rescuers of your location.

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Here’s their Product Description:
Mark those steaks with pride just like in the wild west with our meat mark-it steak branding iron. It’s easy to personalize, just pull off the side clips and use the included set of 52 high temperature aluminum letters and spaces to spell out your name, favorite team, happy birthday, best dad, or any other name or message you can think of. Then just warm it up and start branding those steaks partner! 16″ long, flame resistant cast iron construction with a wood handle and leather hanging loop.

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Product Specifications:

iTalk Pro is perfect for capturing how the world around you really sounds.

Whether you’re taking lecture notes, conducting an interview, or just want to bring the sounds of the great outdoors indoors, your only limitations are your iPod’s capacity, and your own imagination.

iTalk’s twin built-in mics record directly to your iPod, and adjustable gain settings give you control over the volume. You can even use external microphones with iTalk Pro. Just plug your mic into the 3.5mm jack on the bottom of iTalk Pro.

You can pick it up at Amazon for about $18.00

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Here are some of of its highlights.

• Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
• Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing.
• Wireless connectivity enables you to shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
• Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.
• More than 90,000 books available, including more than 90 of 112 current New York Times® Best Sellers.

Read Steve Gibson’s Review, Here

The Eye-Fi Card is a wireless memory card. It automatically uploads pictures from your digital camera to your PC or Mac and to your favorite photo sharing, printing, blogging or social networking site.

No cables, no waiting, no hassles.

Now it’s truly effortless to share your memories with friends and family. The Eye-Fi Card wirelessly connects to your home Wi-Fi network and uploads your pictures to a photo sharing or social networking website of your choice. Behind the scenes, the Eye-Fi Service intelligently handles your photos, getting them to your chosen site, taking care of log-ins and passwords, even re-sizing pictures if your destination requires it. It’s secure and private, and photo uploads are free and unlimited with your Eye-Fi Card.

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The Bedfan cooling system’s innovative design removes the heat that is generated by your body and gets trapped beneath your bed sheets. This unique system enables you to sleep much cooler at night and at the same time save you money  on air conditioning cost. The Bedfan has also proven to be very successful at stopping night sweats due to menopause, Andropause, diseases or medications. The Bedfan will help hot sleepers regardless of reason.

The Bedfan’s ® patent pending cooling system has an adjustable speed dial and high performance dual fans that allow you to control the breeze that starts at the foot of your bed and moves up the sides of your body for instant relief. Create your own cool zone with the Bedfan® today and get a peaceful night’s sleep tonight and every night.

The A truly portable kegerator, the Avanti MBD5L Mini Pub can be used in the home, boat, RV or camper to cool and dispense beer straight from the tap. This compact beer dispenser is designed to hold any standard 5-liter mini keg ( 1 Liter is about 1.3 gallons) and comes with both AC and DC power adapters. A digital display allows for easy adjustment and monitoring of temperature settings, while a thermoelectric system provides ultra-quiet cooling. The Price is an affordable $227.00

Standard Features include:

• Color: Stainless Steel
• Ideal for Use in the Home, Boat or RV
• Uses All Standard 5-Liter Mini Beer Kegs (Not Included)
• Digital Display for Temperature Settings (°C/°F)
• CO2 Pressure Regulator
• Three 16-Gram CO2 Cartridges Included (Enough to Dispense 3 or More 5-L Kegs)
• Tapping and Cleaning Kits Included
• Lightweight for Easy Portability
• Thermoelectric Technology
• Soft Interior Lighting with On/Off Switch
• Can Accommodate a Larger (340-Gram) CO2 Cylinder (Enough to Dispense Up to 20 Kegs)

Dimensions & Specifications:

Height: 14 3/4″
Height (w/Accessories): 17″
Width: 15 1/4″
Depth: 10 1/4″
Depth (w/Accessories): 15″
Weight: 15 lbs.
Electrical: 120 V AC/12 V DC

(Note: Check your favorite local beverage distributor to see if they can get the 5 liter mini kegs before you buy this. Mine said no problem as long as I ordered a few at a time, and he was going to try to sell these at his store.)

You may be thinking that cool but why do I need it, Here’s why SAFETY. If you have small children or Senior citizens in the house then can easily see if the water is hot or cold, and it may get them to wash their hands and brush their teeth more often.

H2Glow is a temperature-sensitive faucet light designed to provide a visual indication of water temperature.

H2Glow works by illuminating the water that comes out of your faucet. Water glows deep blue when it (the water) is safe to touch, and automatically switches to red when it gets too hot.

Key Features

- Temperature sensitive
- Water glows BLUE when cold
- Water glows RED when hot
- Fully automatic (no buttons).
- Batteries included
- 2 universal adapters included
- Compact design
+
- Conserves water (<2gpm)

Meade introduces a revolutionary way to explore out universe. The new Meade mysky is an easy to use, multi-media device that will guide you through the night sky, and if you have a Meade computerized telescope it will interface nicely. Check it out Here. and Gearlog has a nice review Here.

So how does this device know what you’re pointing at? Built in are a GPS unit, accelerometers, and magnetic north sensors, so it knows where you are and can calculate the mySKY’s aim and positioning. It works out of the box, and pretty instantaneously. There are over 30,000 objects in its database, so most of what’s visible to the naked eye can be identified. And the mySKY’s updateable: It comes with an SD card, so you can pull new info off the Web and add it.

Say goodbye to normal magnifiers! With the Jakks EyeClops Bionic Eye hand-held device, kids can view everyday objects at 200 times their regular size. Recommended for kids ages six and up, the EyeClops creates hours of endless play and exploration that’s fun for the entire family. Available at Amazon for $50.00

Much more fun than a microscope, the EyeClops transforms any television into an interactive TV toy. With the EyeClops, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Magnified to 200 times the normal size and viewed on any TV screen, minuscule salt crystals morph into blocks of ice; hair and carpet turn into giant noodles; and small insects become fearsome creatures. The Bionic Eye has three built-in LED lights so kids can illuminate any object, including their own skin.

Kids love using the TV along with this educational device to share a new activity with their friends. Parents too can join in the fun and will love how their children learn and play. So you don’t have to touch everything you look at, the toy comes with an observation dish and tube, perfect for viewing liquids, salt, and bugs. The battery-powered device is simple to use, plugging directly into the A/V jacks found on any current TV model. The brightly colored, hard plastic device is child-safe and stands up to hours of scientific exploration. The EyeClops requires five AA

Power Inverter with 110 VAC, USB 5VDC, 12 VDC & Audio Input and Digital LED Display
Plug in your AC Devices in your Car, Truck or SUV
Charges Portable Devices Including iPods, Laptops, Mobile Phones, Cameras and More!
Fully Adjustable Position Angle
Control Panel with 15 FM Station Presets:8 Low & 7 High
Digital Frequency Display

(From their site)You will never need to purchase another flashlight or batteries again. This amazingly brilliant and powerful LED flashlight provides you with enough light for just about any emergency situation when fully charged. Two quick pulls on the line at the bottom of the unit, and you have light for minutes on end. This isn’t like the clumsy shake lights or others where you have to sit there and wind the unit again and again. Pull twice and you have a powerful flashlight for minutes and minutes. Unlike the crank lights, the zipping action of the Ultra Power Zipping LED Forever Flashlight causes the coils to continue to rotate and generate power after you are finished doing the work. This system generates more power faster than the cranking system. Give yourself peace of mind in emergency situations with the Ultra Power Zipping LED Forever Flashlight.

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Its available in stores and online. Newegg has an extremely good price listed.

Supported Formats:are as follows

MP3 up to 320 Kbps or variable bit rate (VBR)
WMA8 and WMA9 files up to 192Kbps or variable bit rate(VBR)
WMV up to 1080p
Internet Radio (streaming MP3, WMA)
Video Formats: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, WMV, Xvid
Audio Formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, FLAC
Photo Formats: JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF
Playlist Formats: WPL, ASX, WAX, WVX, PLS, M3U, RMP
Wireless Standard     IEEE 802.11b/g

Ports     Input/Output:
HDMI for A/V output
RCA connector for composite video output
RCA connectors for component video output (High Definition support)
Digital Audio Output S/PDIF (coaxial/optical)
Stereo RCA audio ports
USB 2.0 Mass Storage interface
2x USB 2.0 port
Ethernet port
S-Video port

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS), also known as an uninterruptible power source or a battery backup is a device which maintains a continuous supply of electric power to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available. There are three distinct types of UPS: off-line, line-interactive and on-line.

When a power failure occurs, the off-line type of UPS effectively switches from utility power to its own power source, almost instantaneously. The on-line type of UPS, which is continuously connected to the protected load, draws energy from its reserves, usually stored in lead-acid batteries, converting it to AC power.

The on-line type of UPS, in addition to providing protection against complete failure of the utility supply, provides protection against all common power problems, and for this reason it is also known as a power conditioner and a line conditioner.

While not limited to safeguarding any particular type of equipment, a UPS is typically used to protect computers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss. UPS units come in sizes ranging from units which will back up a single computer without monitor (around 200 VA) to units which will power entire data centers or buildings (several megawatts). Larger UPS units typically work in conjunction with generators.

Historically, UPSs were very expensive and were most likely to be used on expensive computer systems and in areas where the power supply is interrupted frequently. However, as prices have fallen, UPS units have become an essential piece of equipment for data centers and business computers, but are also used for personal computers, entertainment systems and more.

In certain countries, where the electrical grid is under strain, providers struggle to ensure supply during times of peak demand (such as summer, during which air-conditioning usage increases). In order to prevent unplanned blackouts, electrical utilities will sometimes use a process called rolling blackouts or load shedding, which involves cutting the power to large groups of customers for short periods of time. Several major blackouts occurred in 2003, most notably the 2003 North America blackout in the north-eastern US and eastern Canada and the 2003 Italy blackout, both of which affected over 50 million people, and brought attention to the need for UPS power backup units.

A UPS should not be confused with a standby generator, which does not provide protection from a momentary power interruption and may result in an interruption when it is switched into service, whether manually or automatically. However, such generators are typically placed before the UPS to provide cover for lengthy outages. Integrated systems that have UPS and standby-generator components are often referred to as emergency power systems. Source: wikpedia.

Lets say you’re on vacation in Florida and the Yankees are playing the big game in NY but its not on TV at your hotel, just fire up your Laptop, connect to your Slingbox at home and you’re watching the game by the pool.

The Slingbox family of products start at $99 and go up to $250 Check it out here.

The Slingbox PRO is the perfect companion for your home theater. The Slingbox PRO allows you to watch and control up to three standard definition and one high definition video devices anywhere you go. Using an Internet connected computer or mobile device, you can watch and control your home TV, DVR, basic cable, digital cable box, or satellite receiver around town or around the globe. With a Slingbox PRO you will never be separated from your favorite TV shows, sports broadcasts, breaking news stories, digital video recordings, or video on demand.

Using an Internet connected computer or compatible mobile phone (requires SlingPlayer? Mobile software), you can watch and control your home TV, DVR, digital cable box or satellite receiver anywhere around your home or around the globe.

PC Magazine has a great review Here .

From their website. Tekkeon Available for about $15.00

myPower GO provides emergency power to popular mobile phones, plus many more small portable devices! Because myPower GO uses AA batteries, you’ll never be without power again – even on the road. And when connected to a USB port, myPower GO doubles as a battery charger for your rechargeable AA batteries.

myPower GO charges and powers portable device—anywhere, anytime—making it a versatile solution for the power needs of most of your mobile products, on the road, and at home. Most portable devices are often in need of recharging after a few hours of use. With myPower GO, you can enjoy hours of extended play time on your mobile phones, smart phones, PDAs, digital cameras, iPod and MP3 players, portable CD players, Bluetooth headsets, and other small portable electronic products.

myPower GO comes with a handy tote, plus ten adapter tips for connection to:
Blackberry (mini USB)
Motorola mobile phones
Nokia mobile phones
Samsung mobile phones (most models)
Sony Ericsson mobile phones
iPod (using your own iPod USB cable)

Add-on adapters are available for Bluetooth headsets, digital cameras, other mobile phones, MP3 players, PDAs, portable games, and portable media players.

This remote can control up to 15 components including all your Home Theater devices, lights and even appliances.

It has a 3.5″ color touchscreen and a charging station so you don’t need batteries.

Setup is easy just plug it in to your USB port on your computer and walk right through initial setup or adding equipment, through its 175,000-device database. The price is alittle steep at $499 but check their site at
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/remotes/universal_remotes/&cl=us,en
for some more reasonable priced units.

Moving files and settings between computers is scary enough, but moving them between operating systems? That’s REALLY scary! Luckily, for the advent of the new Windows Vista PCs, Belkin has the answer. The Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista gives you an efficient, simple way of moving your files and settings from your old Windows XP PC to your new Windows Vista PC.

Connect each end of the generous 8-foot cable to the USB ports on both computers. The Windows Easy Transfer Wizard automatically appears and lets you select some or all items to copy. With a couple of clicks, your photos, music, settings and more transfer easily and cleanly without complications, CD-burning, and having to build a network connection. This is also the ideal mobile solution for copying files to and from your notebook for moving between home and work PCs.

Belkin includes FREE file-synchronization software. With “One-Click,” PCsync software automatically synchronizes files, folders, music, photos, video—and much more—between your PCs.

The Windows Easy Transfer Wizard automatically appears and lets you select some—or all—items to copy.

With a couple of clicks, your photos, music, settings, and more transfer, without requiring time-consuming CD-burning or a network.

* Transfers files in three quick and easy steps:

1. Install – 2. Connect – 3. Transfer

* Automatically transfers your photos, music, files, email, user accounts, Windows settings—and more

* Eliminates need to set up a complex network, or spend hours burning CDs to copy data

* Transfers 30GB of data in just 1 hour… or, just 1 hour to transfer 7,500 songs to your new PC

* Offers ideal mobile solution for copying files to and from your notebook, and home and work PCs

* Faster and easier to transfer data than a network, or copying files to a hard drive or burning CDs

* Belkin includes FREE file-synchronization software. With “One-Click,” PCsync software automatically synchronizes files, folders, music, photos, video—and much more—between your PCs.

Belkin is a long-time innovator in PC accessories and connectivity solutions; this revolutionary little cable makes synchronizing and saving system data a snap!

Package Includes . Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub . Mounting Ring . Power Adapter . USB 2.0 Cable . User Manual

Details
Fits in a 3″ grommet hole on your desk
Transfers files at speeds of up to 480Mbps
Works seamlessly with all your USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices
Connects up to 4 high-, full-, or low-speed devices
Installs with Plug-and-Play ease

Note: If your desk does not have a pre-drilled hole in it, you can drill one yourself using a 3-inch hole saw

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Outdoor Camera Security
The WiLife Outdoor Camera Starter Kit includes all the components for a full-featured, single camera system with a weatherproof, outdoor camera. Each starter kit includes a smart Outdoor Camera, the powerful Werks Surveillance Software, and Free Remote Viewing Technology. WiLife automatically connects your outdoor cameras and PC.
Each Outdoor Starter Kit includes all the components needed to get started:
http://www.wilife.com/Products/Outdoor-Camera.aspx

Intelligent Outdoor Camera

*High-resolution color video
*Digital motion detection
*Better than wireless—just plug it in

Easy to Use Werks PC Software

*Monitor up to six cameras simultaneously
*Motion-based video recording
*Powerful search and playback tools
*Email and cell phone alerts

Free Remote Viewing

* Internet browser accessible
* Windows Mobile® cell phone accessible
* Monitor your home or small business over the internet

We designed the outdoor camera surveillance system to allow homeowners, renters and small business owners to set up an entire system in less than 30 minutes. Using your Windows PC as the control center, you install a professional-grade system with no training, no long cables to run, and no complicated networks to configure. You simply need an electrical outlet to power the outdoor camera.

The also sell indoor cameras, spy cameras and night vision kits

“The ultra-mobile PC is a growing class of PCs that provide a more natural and intuitive experience for on-the-go use, and Samsung has taken the UMPC category to the next level with the Q1 Ultra,” said Rick Wong, vice president Asia region, OEM division at Microsoft. “As the UMPC platform and Origami Experience tablet software continues to grow and evolve, Microsoft is thrilled to work closely with Samsung to deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to enhance their digital lifestyle.”

The Q1 Ultra UMPC features the new Intel Ultra Mobile Processor running at a clock speed of 600 or 800 MHz, along with 1 GB of high speed DDR2 system memory. The Q1 Ultra supports a minimum of 4.5 hours of continuous run time via the integrated Lithium Ion prismatic batteries. Use of the higher-density polymer batteries enables greater battery capacity in a smaller space, thereby leading towards a smaller overall form-factor. The Q1 Ultra includes integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR and the factory optional 3.5G HSDPA cellular modem. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows XP Tablet Edition operating systems are supported, enabling full PC compatibility with all applications.

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Can be found on Amazon for $18.65
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Sentry-5-Outlet-PowerSquid-Suppressor/dp/B000GZ09YQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_b/104-4295532-7487925

This little device is great to plug in all your wall warts or transformers to get them out of the way. Many old style power outlets only let you connect 1 or maybe 2, with this you can connect 5.

Its ingenious design and multi-purpose functionality makes Power Squid one of the most versatile power management devices available today. Features 5 outlets on flexible arms, to easily accommodate bulky adapters and awkward spaces-perfect for tight spots in the home, office or dorm that require power. Surge protector models provide the ultimate in reliability, featuring patented Power Blocker automatic shutdown technology to isolate connected equipment in case of a damaging power surge or outage.

540 Joules Protection
Power Blocker automatic shutdown
EMI/RFI noise filtration
Includes 3 foot power cord
$100,000 limited connected equipment warranty
Converts 1 Grounded Outlet to 5 Grounded “adapter-ready” Outlets
Multiplies outlets with more flexibility than a standard strip
Yellow lighted master switch with 15A circuit breaker
Designed especially for the do-it-yourselfer or light contractor

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From the makers of the Roomba and the Scooba comes the Dirt Dog, this awesome little robot is for the garage or workshop.

Its roughly the same size, shape, and weight as iRobot’s popular Roomba, It has no vacuum and instead uses two powerful brushes, spinning at a 1,000 rpms, It also has a 20% larger dust bin to hold all that junk. iRobot officials said that it should have about an hour of cleaning life per charge. The listed price is $129.95

iRobot Dirt Dog picks up what you throw down. Command it to clean and it gets to work sweeping under workbenches, cars and other hard-to-reach places. It picks up the nuts, bolts, dirt, and other debris from your shop floor. You’ve done enough; leave the cleaning to a robot. iRobot Dirt Dog’s oversized dust bin and high-speed, counter-rotating brushes keep your workspace clean. Use on hard floors, shop carpets or industrial floor surfaces only.

Sweeps up debris that clings to rough surfaces, saving you time

One button operation lets you walk away from the mess

Cleans under workbenches, cars and other hard-to-reach places

Oversized bin holds all the dirt and debris you leave behind

Priced from $299 to $399
http://www.learningcenter.sony.us/assets/itpd/reader/

The reader has a revolutionary paper-like display.

Reading from the Sony® Reader is unlike reading from any other digital device you’ve ever seen. Its breakthrough electronic paper technology provides clarity and resolution that rival paper itself. The 6-inch screen is as easy to read in full daylight as indoors, and can be viewed from nearly any angle. Forgot your reading glasses? Enlarge text up to 200%. It’s the way on-screen reading was always meant to be – book-like.

Its as small as a paperback

Measuring 6.9” by 4.9” by .5”, the Sony® Reader is smaller than many paperbacks. And at less than 9 ounces, it’s light enough to travel with you wherever you go. Its rechargeable battery powers you through up to 7,500 page turns, so you’re ready for the long haul, and can be recharged in as little as 4 hours with the AC adapter.

The Sony® Reader holds up to 80 average-size eBooks at a time, so you can switch from pulp fiction to politics, sorcery to self-help with the click of a button. And if 80 eBooks aren’t enough, an optional MemoryStick storage media or SD card gives you room for hundreds more. Now that’s food for thought.

Acess thousands of titles.

The CONNECT™ Store puts thousands of eBook titles online. You’ll find all the latest bestsellers as well as a deep catalog of books in every category – fiction, non-fiction, business, self-help and more, with free first chapters available, plus author bios and reviews. Most titles cost less than their print versions, and CONNECT™ offers additional specials for even deeper savings.

It will also play more than just books.

Books are just the beginning for the Sony Reader. It also displays Adobe PDFs, personal documents, blogs, newsfeeds, and JPEGs with the same amazing readability, so you can take your favorite blogs and online newspapers with you. It even plays audio files.

How it Works.

What is E Ink® Technology?
The Sony Reader’s display uses E Ink – a significant improvement over CRT and LCD technology. Instead of rows of glowing cells, E Ink® microcapsules actually appear as either black or white depending on a positive or negative charge determined by the content. The result is a reading experience that’s similar to paper – high contrast, high resolution, viewable in direct sunlight and at a nearly 180-degree angle, and requiring no power to maintain the image. In other words, it’s a screen that, like you, is well read.

Specifications:

Display Panel - 6 Inch “electronic paper” display

Resolution - SVGA 800×600 Approx.170 Pixels Per Inch

Color - 4-level grey-scale

Power Supply – Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery / AC adapter USB (Battery Recharge only)

Maximum battery life
Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns Read 7,500 page with a single charge²

Battery charge time
(to 100% capacity) AC adapter: Approx. 4 hours
USB-cable: Approx. 6 hours

Format – BBeB Book / Adobe® PDF / JPEG / MP3

Supplied Accessories PC Management Software
Soft cover / USB cable / AC Power Adapter Dimensions⁸ Maximum

Dimensions:
175.6 mm(H) x 123.6 mm(W) x 13.8 mm(D)
6.9 x 4.9 x 0.5 (inches)
Minimum Depth: 8.7mm / 0.34 inches

Weight⁸ 250 g (Approx 8.8 oz, without Soft cover)

Expand your Apple TV Capacity!
weaKnees the king of Tivo upgrades is at it again.

http://www.weaknees.com/appletv/apple-tv-upgrade.php

Replace the drive in your AppleTV with a 160 GB drive – four times the size. The installation process only takes a few minutes and then the AppleTV will re-synchronize with your iTunes to download all of your music, videos, and photos. The hard drive is fully prepared here. You simply use the included tools and instructions to remove the existing drive and install the new one! Now shipping internationally. Email for info.

Kits Include:

• New 160 GB Seagate drive with 5 year Seagate warranty (six month WeaKnees warranty)
• Torx T8 tool
• Installation instructions with pictures
• Phone, email, and forum support

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Seagate 500 GB External Pushbutton USB 2.0 External Hard Drive 16 MB Cache. Live large, store small. These drives are beautifully engineered, inside and out, with state-of-the-art features and work-of-art design. They’re exceptionally durable, conveniently portable and perfectly stackable. This compact, durable drive is ideal for all your business and personal storage needs. You can easily protect and access everything from multimedia presentations and digital photos to MPEG video and DVDs with back up with the touch of a button. Award-winning BounceBack Express software from CMS backs up faster and easier than any other method.

Model # ST3500642U2-RK

Technical Details:

Push button operation and BounceBack Express software makes it fast and easy to back up data.

High-performance 7200 RPM drive with 16 MB cache and USB 2.0 interface.

On/off button eliminates concerns that your hard drive hasn’t been shut down safely.

Built-in self-monitoring technology continuously checks your hard drive for data safety and drive performance.

Hot-swappable, so you can connect and disconnect without turning off
your computer.

And did I mention its only $149.95. Get one while there still in stock.

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Electric bills can be murder. But now you can cut down on costs and find out which machines are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect your appliances to the Kill-a-Watt electricity usage monitor and it will assess how efficient they really are. The unit’s large LCD display counts consumption by the kilowatt-hour, the same as your local utility. You can calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, or year while also checking the quality of your power by monitoring voltage, line frequency, and power factor. Now you’ll know if it’s time for a new refrigerator or if that old air conditioner is saving you money. Don’t be another casualty. With the amazing Kill-a-Watt, you’ll have wasteful devices pushing up daisies.

What more needs to be said.

Xtrememac HDMI Switcher

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Simply Connected: 4 to 1 HDMI Switcher

Too many HDMI devices and not enough ports on your HDTV to connect them? We feel your pain. Most displays only offer one or two HDMI ports, which isn’t enough to support all of your devices. Our 4-port HDMI switcher is a simple solution that lets you connect up to four devices to a single HDMI port on your TV.

Simply connect your devices— cable/satellite box, Apple TV, DVD player, gaming console, etc.—to the input ports on the switcher. Then, connect the

switcher to your display using a single HDMI>HDMI cable. It’s that easy.

You can switch between devices using the included infrared remote, your own universal remote, or the button on the front of the unit. An LED on the front of the unit will indicate which source you have selected.

The XtremeHD HDMI 4 to 1 switcher is built with the highest quality components so you get the best quality audio/video signals from all of your devices—up to 1080p resolution. We even have the HDMI cables you need to get it connected—at a fraction of the cost you’d pay elsewhere. Now that’s simple.

· Connects up to four HDMI sources to one display

· Switches easily between HDMI sources via remote or on-unit button

· Supports 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions

· Connects with HDMI>HDMI or HDMI>DVI cables for input and output

· Compatible with all HDMI and HDCP compliant devices

· Maintains high resolution audio and video signal

· Includes wireless remote and 120/240v power supply

· Fully compatible with Apple TV® and identically sized for stacking

Specifications Video Amplifier Bandwidth1.65Gbps Formats Supportedup to 1080p resolution HDMI Inputs4 (19-pin female) HDMI Output1 (19-pin female) Input Cable Length Supported30 ft Output Cable Length Supported90 ft Power Consumption10W Max Power Supply5V DC, 2A Dimensions7.7’’(L) x 7.7’’ (W) x 1.04’’(H) Product Weight1.08 lbs

What it Does:

The apple TV is not a TV, it is a set top box that hooks to your widescreen TV only, (regular TVs need not apply) to display media content stored on your computer and purchased through iTunes. It requires iTunes be installed on your computer. It’s priced at $300.

It is a bit larger than a Mac mini. Just over an inch tall. And 7.7 inches on each side. On the back are the Power, HDMI, USB, Ethernet, Analog Audio, Component Video, and Optical Digital Audio ports. It doesn’t come with any cables except the power one.

When you plug in your Ethernet cable into the device’s Ethernet port, it will check this connection first for a viable network connection. If it finds one, it will connect to your network using DHCP. If no Ethernet port is present, it will then search for wireless networks using its built-in 802.11b/g/n capabilities.

It has a 40 Gig hard drive 33 Gigs of usable storage space. That’s 50 hrs of video or 9000 songs. That’s not a lot of space if you have a lot of TV shows, movies, photos and music. (Photo playback requires iPhoto on the Mac, or Photoshop Album or Photoshop Elements on Windows.) The Apple TV gives priority to your media, first syncing movies, then TV shows, music, podcasts, and, finally photos. When a computer is synced with an Apple TV, you see a tabbed interface where you determine how movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, and photos are synced to the Apple TV.

It will sync to 1 computer using iTunes ver 7.1.1or higher, Windows or Mac. You then tell it what content to move to the Apple TV. When the hard drive fills up, that’s it, it’s full. Content will disappear from the device as you sync it. Example, if you’ve configured Apple TV to grab the three most recent unwatched movies and you watch one of the movies, iTunes will tell the Apple TV to delete the watched movie from its hard drive and sync up the next unwatched movie. iTunes and the Apple TV constantly talk to one another. As long as iTunes is running on the synced computer and your network is up and running, the two will update content as necessary; there’s no need for you to initiate syncing. You can manage which media winds up on the Apple TV simply by telling it which content (and how much of it) is synced to the device. For example, you can tell iTunes to sync only the three most recent unwatched movies. Or disable movie syncing altogether so you can sync the five most recent episodes of a TV series.

The Apple TV can also stream content from up to five additional computers. To do so, navigate to the Sources menu on the Apple TV, select Connect to New iTunes, and a new PIN number will appear. Enter this PIN number into the Apple TV preferences on the new computer’s copy of iTunes, and iTunes will tell you you’re in sync. You can now stream content from that computer’s library to the Apple TV. How quickly it streams depends on the speed of your network and the kind of content you’re streaming. If you have an 802.11g or n network, video will stream fairly quickly. Although you can use an 802.11b networks, I wouldn’t recommend it, it will take a while for that content to be buffered by the Apple TV. A wired network should stream just about anything you want to the Apple TV.

Video formats supported

H.264 and protected H.264 (from iTunes Store): Up to 5 Mbps, Progressive Main Profile (CAVLC) with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 1280 by 720 pixels at 24 fps, 960 by 540 pixels at 30 fps)

iTunes Store purchased video: 320 by 240 pixels or 640 by 480 pixels

MPEG-4: Up to 3 Mbps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 720 by 432 pixels at 30 fps)

Audio formats supported

AAC (16 to 320 Kbps); protected AAC (from iTunes Store); MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps); MP3 VBR; Apple Lossless; AIFF; WAV

Photos formats supported

JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PNG

TV compatibility

Enhanced-definition or high-definition widescreen TVs capable of 1080i 60/50Hz, 720p 60/50Hz, 576p 50Hz (PAL format), or 480p 60Hz

What it won’t do.

1) It won’t play your DVD’s

2) It not like a Tivo ( won’t record content from your TV )

3) It won’t play your ripped movies in Vob.divx or xvid

4) It won’t play music purchased from other music stores.

In conclusion

What it does it does very well. If most or all of your media is in a format that it reads your golden, or if you are willing to reincode all your media to H.264 it is a great product.

If on the other hand your media is in divx or xvid or one of the many other codex your out of luck.