Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive-Silver

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5,400 RPM Spin Speed, 8 MB Cache Buffer
USB 2.0: up to 480 Mb/s
Sync and back up quickly at your desktop without having to search for cables.
Guard the privacy of important files and folders.
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$119 Via Amazon	TomTom ONE XL-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator The TomTom ONE XL-S is the high end of TomTom’s ONE line of basicportable gps navigators. It adds text-to-speech functionality to the ONE XL’s gorgeous widescreen, 4.3-inch display, expanded traffic options that include GPRS- and optional RDS-TMC radio-based real-time traffic information. The TomTom ONE XL is a complete portable GPS vehicle navigation device with an incredible range of features.
$243.49 Via Amazon	Canon PowerShot SD780IS12.1 MP Digital Camera It may be the slimmest Digital ELPH Canon has ever created, but the impact couldn’t be bigger. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon’s most innovative camera technology. Even when picture-taking conditions seem pretty unforgiving, you’ve got Canon on your side. So the shots you used to miss are the images you’ll now be sharing, and the movies you never took before will be HD unforgettable.

Released yesterday, this latest BluRay player from Samsung definitely stands out in plenty of ways.

The unit doesn’t look like any player. It comes with metal brackets for mounting to the wall, or it can sit prettily on a desktop like a pedestal. Not only does it look awesome, the player packs serious features too, including streaming access for Pandora and Netflix.

The unit is sold at $500.

Features include:

• WiFi ready (wireless adapter included)
  Go wireless with the BD-P4600. Wirelessly connect to the latest Blu-ray features. Simply connect the 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi dongle to one of the two USB 2.0 ports or using the traditional wired Ethernet connection.
• BD profile 2.0 (BD Live)
  Get ready for the ultimate interactive film experience. The SAMSUNG BD-P4600 has lets you take full advantage of interactive features like downloadable video content, ringtones, games and more. Download additional content from the internet or even chat with friends when watching the same movie.

* Requires additional memory and an internet connection.

• Netflix/Pandora streaming
  Are you a Netflix unlimited member? Instantly watch from a selection of over 12,000 (and growing) movies and TV episodes. Plus you can rock out to your favorite tunes. The BD-P4600 lets you stream your favorite music with the Pandora service. Netflix unlimited members can watch as much as they want- anytime they want.
• HDMI
  Experience billions of colors, high definition audio and improved frame rates even at full 1080p resolution. HDMI 1.3 is a video cable format that delivers it all from your Samsung Blu-ray player without any loss of quality. Since you only need one HDMI cable, there’s no ugly mess of tangled-up wires. So your set-up is as clean-looking as the picture.
• DivX SD/HD
  With DivX playback up to HD 1080p, you can insert DVDs and CDs that have standard and high definition DivX movies downloaded from your computer and watch them on your TV.

Get the full details here.

Well, I think I would like this very much.

Sitting in front of the computer for many hours in a day can be a pain in the back and I get relief from a massage procedure. But when a therapist isn’t available, having an alternative would be nice.

Here’s a computer mouse that not only helps you on the computer, it also has an extra function. The mouse is featured with an EMS or an Electrical Muscle Stimulator. Attach a wired set of EMS pads to this, then put these pads on your sore body parts and you should get instant gratification. Use the mouse to control the EMS pads’ stimulation levels.

Treat yourself to a short and simple massage daily, wherever you are.

This EMS Mouse or Muscle Mouse is available at Thanko.

If you have most of your gadgets cluttered and lying around the house as you charge them, a device like this will definitely have tons of use for you. It’s a great solution for keeping your gadgets well-organized and neatly parked on your desk or table.

We’ve seen several kinds of these gadget organizers or cradles. But nothing is like this sleek and artful design. The Load-Ding Device Organizer has a flat white plastic, which forms into a tray and is foldable when not in use (a great feature when traveling!). The tray serves as its cradle with which to put the gadget. Inside, the organizer is lined with soft flocked material which should keep scratches off your precious techno stuff. The lining comes in a few cool colors like black, red and pink.

$15 Via APlusRStore
Packaging: Flatpacked, Gift envelope.
This item normally ships in 48 hours.

The web is abuzz with rumors of Sony Playstation’s latest upcoming mobile game portable…the PSP GO!

The new design of the very popular handheld unit features an even lighter more compact body. The new PSP Go, which should come with Memory Stick Micro cards and an option to download game feature, will have 16GB on-board flash memory. It will also have a 3.8” display screen, with the controller sliding under it. PSP Go should be expected to have Bluetooth connectivity.

Details of this latest game gadget has been leaked on the internet weeks ago but Sony has yet to confirm the full specifications. The company, however, revealed during last week’s E3 that PSP Go will be released in North America and Europe on October 1, 2009 going at a price of $249 /€249. And it will be out in Japan on November 1, 2009 for 26,800 yen.

Apple early today has announced the release of the newest iPhone 3G S, which they claim to be the “most powerful” iPhone yet.

The latest unit is packed with so many more features than the last, including a more improved speed, longer battery life, high quality camera autofocus and video recording capacity.

From part of the press release:

iPhone 3G S includes the new iPhone OS 3.0, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 100 new features such as Cut, Copy and Paste, MMS*, Spotlight Search, landscape keyboard and more. iPhone 3G S customers get access to more than 50,000 applications from Apple’s revolutionary App Store, the largest application store in the world where customers have already downloaded over one billion apps. iPhone 3G S offers twice the capacity for the same price with a 16GB model for just $199 and a new 32GB model for just $299.** And beginning today, iPhone 3G is available at the breakthrough price of just $99 for the 8GB model—a huge milestone for the high end smartphone market.

“iPhone 3G S is the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet and we think people will love the incredible new features including autofocus camera, video recording and the freedom of voice control,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of WorldWide Product Marketing. “And with a breakthrough price of $99, we are thrilled to get iPhone 3G into the hands of even more users who want them.”

iPhone 3G S offers incredible speed and performance, on average up to twice as fast as iPhone 3G, so you can render web pages quicker and launch applications faster. iPhone 3G S takes advantage of the OpenGL ES 2.0 standard for stunning high-quality 3D graphics, making mobile gaming and other graphic intense applications better than ever. iPhone 3G S is not only faster, but with longer battery life you can watch more videos, listen to more music, browse the Internet or keep using your favorite apps even longer. The new iPhone 3G S also supports 7.2 Mbps HSDPA for faster networking speeds.***

iPhone 3G S features a new 3 megapixel autofocus camera that takes amazing pictures and video, making it easier than ever to capture, edit and share those moments instantly with family and friends. The new autofocus camera adjusts focus, exposure, color and contrast for the best possible image and includes an automatic macro focus for extra close up shots. With the new “tap to focus” feature, you simply touch the display to select an object or area of interest and the camera automatically re-adjusts focus and exposure. You can record incredible high-quality video clips and edit them right on your iPhone 3G S by simply trimming the start and stop points. With iPhone 3G S you can send photos and video by email or MMS and post them to MobileMe™ or YouTube with just one tap.

The voice control feature in iPhone 3G S offers hands free operation for both iPhone and iPod® functions. Simply speak the appropriate commands into the built-in microphone or headset microphone to dial by name or number. With voice control you can play your favorite music by artist, album or playlist and activate the Genius feature by saying “play more songs like this.” You can also tell iPhone to pause the music, play the next track, turn on shuffle or ask, “What’s playing right now?”

iPhone 3G S features a new built-in digital compass for instant navigation.**** The Compass app shows you which way you are headed and rotates as you change direction. You can orient yourself to true north or magnetic north, and iPhone’s built-in GPS automatically displays the coordinates of your current location. The new built-in digital compass is also integrated within Maps, so it automatically orients any map to the direction you are facing.

iPhone 3G S provides new accessibility features including VoiceOver, a screen reader that speaks what appears on the iPhone 3G S display, enabling visually impaired users to make calls, read email, browse web pages, play music and run applications. The new universal Zoom function magnifies the entire screen, and the White on Black feature reverses the colors on screen to provide higher contrast for people with low vision. iPhone 3G S also supports Mono Audio which combines left and right audio channels so that they can be heard in both earbuds for those with hearing loss in one ear.

iPhone 3G S includes the new iPhone OS 3.0 software with more than 100 new features including: Cut, Copy and Paste; MMS; Spotlight Search to search across iPhone or within Mail, Contacts, Calendar and iPod; landscape keyboard for Mail, Messages, Notes and Safari®; expanded parental controls for TV shows, movies and apps from the App Store; and the ability to capture and send audio recordings on the go with the new Voice Memo app. iPhone 3.0 software also includes a new Find My iPhone feature that works together with MobileMe so you can locate your lost iPhone on a map, send a message that will appear on the screen or play a sound to help you find it even if your phone is set to silent. If you cannot find your iPhone, you can erase all data and content on your iPhone with the new Remote Wipe feature. New iTunes® features available with iPhone 3.0 software include wirelessly downloading movies, TV and audio programs as well as iTunes U so students can download learning materials on the go.

iPhone 3G S gives users access to the revolutionary App Store, the largest application store in the world with more than 50,000 applications. The App Store allows developers to reach tens of millions of iPhone and iPod touch® users around the world. To date, customers have downloaded more than one billion apps from the App Store. And with more than 1,000 new APIs available with the iPhone SDK, developers can create even more innovative applications using In-App Purchases, a new Maps API and Push Notifications.

iPhone 3G S also features built-in Nike + iPod support making it an incredible workout companion. Users simply place the optional Nike + iPod sensor ($19) in their Nike + shoe to seamlessly connect with iPhone 3G S to track miles run or sync with the latest generation gym equipment.

This latest Apple product will be available in US stores June 19th. Prices go for $199 (US) for the 16GB model and just $299 (US) for the new 32GB.

We can’t deny that with today’s lifestyle, pets are treated like actual human beings. So that even ideas like this actually make sense. There are pet-owners now who regard their dogs as their very own babies. I imagine they would want this pet feeder and viewing kit as a way to tend to their precious pets even while away and keep their minds at peace.

The remote pet feeder works with a remote controlled device that automatically takes care of dispensing food for your dogs. Pet owners may be able to access this remotely via computer and the internet.

How it works:

• Designed for either cats or dogs over 15 pounds, this remarkable feeder can be programmed to dispense food up to eight times a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Food is delivered to the bowl over several minutes, using a slow-moving auger, which is totally pet safe, even if Fido sticks his tongue up the food chute! An additional stirring mechanism inside the storage container minimizes the possibility of clogs and jams. If your pet weighs under 15 pounds, this kit is also available with a small feeder. Each Autopetfeeder includes a dishwasher-safe bowl for easy cleaning and a 24-hour programmable timer with built-in battery backup. A non-chewable cord ensures pet safety.

This set has the following:

Purchase may be made here.

The latest in the Nokia line of handsets will be out in the over seventy-five countries beginning this June. The Nokia N97, which is Nokia’s very first mobile computer/cellphone, will be made available in the US market on June 9th, with the rest of the world following its release.

Watch how the phone unit is assembled in the factory:

The full press release follows after the cut…

Espoo, Finland - The highly anticipated Nokia N97, Nokia’s flagship mobile computer, will begin selling in June in more than 75 countries. Along with a tilting 3.5" touch display, QWERTY keyboard and a fully customizable home screen, the Nokia N97 will offer instant access to the full range of Ovi services.

"The Nokia N97 is an important step towards our vision of delivering a highly personalized Internet experience," said Jonas Geust, Vice President and head of Nokia Nseries. "Fuelled by a multitude of music, maps, games, media and applications via Ovi, the Nokia N97 transforms the Internet into an experience that’s completely tailored to the tastes and interests of its owner."

The Nokia N97 is Nokia’s first device to feature a personalizable home screen, which can be customized with a range of widgets which bring live information directly to the device. These widgets include key social networking destinations like Facebook and Hi5, news services like the Associated Press, Bloomberg and Reuters, as well as shopping and weather information. The Nokia N97 is the first device to ship with the Ovi Store, which offers easy access to applications, games, videos, podcasts, productivity tools, web and location-based services, and much more. Ovi Store has paid and free content from a range of global and local content providers and developers, including Paramount Pictures, Facebook and Qik, as well as a selection of Twitter applications.

Enjoy your upgrades

The beauty of this Nokia device is that taking it out of the box is just the beginning. As with any computer, people can constantly improve and refresh their Nokia N97 with new features, functions and fixes so they can do even more with the device. An exciting roadmap of new features and functions is planned to roll out in the second half of 2009. 

Entertainment ensured

The Nokia N97 also has direct access to the huge catalogue of music in the Nokia Music Store. With multiple high-speed connectivity options and 32GB of storage (up to 48GB using a microSD card) it is possible to directly download and store tens of thousands of songs on the handset. And you can listen to your favourite music on the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905, which Nokia also launched today. This headset brings crystal clear sound, eliminates background noise, and is the ideal accessory for listening to music and making calls on the Nokia N97, as well as being compatible with a diverse range of other mobile and music devices.

High-quality images and video clips at 30 frames per second (fps) can be captured using the 5 megapixel camera with integrated Carl Zeiss optics. Images can also be geo-tagged to specific locations and shared instantly with friends or uploaded online via Ovi Share, Twitter or Flickr.

A full list of Nokia N97 features is available at http://2009.nseries.com/

The Nokia N97 press page: http://www.nokia.com/press/n97

Della is a specialty website operated by Dell Computers with the female population in mind.

The site is so female oriented and comes with tips like calorie counting, the right way to store memory cards or shopping videos that some may have actually taken offense and believes that the site is patronizing and gender bias.

I checked out the website and have found some of these reactions from the users of themselves —

• Does anyone else find that these so called "tech tips" are incredibly simplistic? Does Dell really think that we don’t know that traveling with a computer will be easier if it’s small and light weight? That’s common sense, not technical advice. This is  a load of fluff that only serves to provide insight into how Dell perceives my demographic. Essentially, we women will buy anything if it comes in pink and fits in our purse. Come on Dell! Treat us like intelligent consumers and not like trained monkeys. Give us useful advice that actually helps us to better navigate and contribute to the web. Show women how to start blogs, how to upload images and create galleries on Flickr, how to start e-commerce businesses, etc.  It’s great that Dell is finally trying to market to women, but I think more thought should have gone into this campaign
• Why on earth does Dell seem to think that women need to be introduced to computers and the Internet as if we are children? This should be self-evident, but we have jobs and are just as tech savvy as men. I am all for offering computers in different sizes and colors and finally appealing to women and acknowledging that yes, we too buy computers, but come on. Please don’t assume we’re all at home, finally got our first computers, and will now set to organizing our "home offices" and yoga schedules with it.

Seems this initiative has fallen short already and will probably fail to take off in the months to come.

What do you think?

Facts and Figures

• Size: 112 x 55 x 13.3 mm

• Weight: 126 grams

• Colours: Black, Silver and Bordeaux

• Main screen: 16,777,216 colour nHD TFT
• 16:9 widescreen
• Resolution: 640 x 360 pixels
• Size: 3.5 inches

• Phone memory: 128 MB
• Memory Card Support: SanDisk microSD™

Says Fredrik Mansson, the company’s Business Manager —

“With Satio you can enjoy any form of entertainment anytime, anywhere. Whether its music or movies you will never be more than a tap away from your favorite tracks or shows. Just tap directly into your favorite videos and music with the unique full touch media menu, standby panels and music player.  Snapping perfect pictures also just got so simple thanks to the 12.1 megapixel camera, intuitive touch focus and Xenon flash.  Share them with your nearest and dearest via your social networking site, produce huge prints and you can even comment directly on your images.”