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Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset



Pros: The 925 headset has multip-poin technology, a comfortable fit, and excellent audio quality. The headset even comes with a portable charging case.

Cons: The 925 only has one volume control button, and it doesn't have call mute. Also, the overall design isn't for everyone. Plus, the headset is a little expensive, ranging from $90 to $150.


Overall: The Plantronics Discovery 925 is an attractive headset with a comfortable fit and great sound quality, but it also has a hefty price-tag.

Features:
* VFrame In-ear design for fashion and comfort
* Up to 5 hours of talk time and 7 hours of standby on single charge
* Includes case with integrated battery for recharging earpiece
* AudioIQ adaptive noise control reduces background noise
* Bluetooth 2.0 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) with range of up to 33 feet
* Headset Bluetooth Profile (HSP v1.1) and Hands-free Bluetooth Protocol (HFP v1.5)
* Multipoint technology lets you connect to 2 Bluetooth phones at the same time
* Advertised weight: 8 grams
* 1-year limited warranty

Source: CNet and Legit Reviews
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July 3rd 2008 @ 23:16

Posted By: Whitney - Category: Headphones
   


Wii Accessories and Controllers

The Nintendo Wii is probably the most innovative gaming console that has been released in years. Yes, the new Xbox 360 that was released in 2005 and the PlayStation 3 released in 2007 both advanced the gaming market, but come on... The Nintendo Wii is wireless... YeaYeaYea You can buy wireless controllers for the other consoles, but that's extra money, when the Wii comes with special wireless controllers.

But, anyway...




The Wii game console has the Wii remote and the Wii nunchuk that both make the console that much better. Both the Wii-mote and the Nunchuk can be used in-sync or separately depending on the game and its setup. But, you can also purchase a classic remote; Nintendo didn't want to count out older gamers who prefer the cord. These controllers are truly the best Wii controllers.



You may even be interested in some of the controller attachments that Nintendo offers. These allow you to connect your Wii remote and Wii Nunchuk into a steering wheel, various guns and rifles, various sports equipment, and other attachments that enhance your gaming experience. The Wii controller attachments have been created to make your gaming experience more realistic that using a simple controller with a few buttons and a joystick.

Not only can you purchase really cool controllers and attachments, but Nintendo has manufactured a number of top accessories. You can find sensor bars that allow you to sit further back and not have your game interrupted; docking stations that charge your nunchuk and remote while cooling them; controller grips for the Wii remote that turn your controller into a classic shape. Personally, I think that Wii has the largest number of best accessories that top sales.

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June 28th 2008 @ 22:15

Posted By: Whitney - Category: Gaming
   


LG Vu Mobile Phone Features and Specs

by blueoneiam


General
Weight- 3.2 oz
Width- 2.1 in
Depth- 0.5 in
Height- 4.3 in
Antenna- Integrated
Wireless Interface- Bluetooth
Standby time- Up to 250 h
Combined with- digital camera, digital player, FLO TV tuner
Service provider- AT&T

Power
Battery installed- 1 Lithium polymer battery
Talk time- Up to 180 min
Audible Battery Alert- Yes

Phone Features
The LG Vu features vibrating alert, voice recorder, speakerphone, polyphonic ringer, alarm clock, calender, automatic redial, call divert, call barring, call hold, call timer, caller ID, call waiting, volume control, ringer control, conference call capability, computer link, voicemail capability, short messaging service, internet browser, and GPRS.

The LG Vu is also TTY compatible.

Messaging Services supports MMS, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM)

With the 3G Services, the mobile phone features EMusic, AT&T Music, XM Radio streaming, and AT&T Mobile TV with FLO.

Digital Camera
Camera highlights- Resolution of 2 megapixels, this camera phone will give you better pictures than other phones.
Still image resolution- 160 x 120, 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 1200
Digital zoom- 2
Video recorder resolutions- 176 x 144 (QCIF), 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Features- Self-portrait mirror

Digital Player / Recorder
Digital player supported digital audio standards- AAC, MP3, WMA
Digital player/recorder type- Digital player

Cost
$299 plus $15 a month for basic service plus other monthly fees that may accompany a texting and/or picture plan.

Source: Phonescoop.com
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June 26th 2008 @ 15:04

Posted By: Whitney - Category: Mobile Phones
   


Archos 605 WiFi



The Archos 605 WiFi is the newest5th generation, Archos Digital AV player.

General
Device Type- Digital AV player
Key Features- Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, External HDD function
Width- 4.8 in
Depth- 0.6 in
Height- 3.2 in
Weight- 6.7 oz
PC Interfaces- Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Features PDF viewer

Display
Display Type- TFT 4.3 in - Color Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Features- Touch screen
Image Aspect Ratio- 16:9

Memory / Storage
HDD Capacity- 4, GB with a SD slot, 30 GB, 80GB, and 160GB
HDD Form Factor- Built-in

Still Images
Supported Still Images Formats- BMP, PNG, JPEG
Photo Playback Modes- Auto slide show

Digital Audio
Supported audio formats- MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
Supported bit rate- 30 - 320Kbps
Digital audio features- VBR

Video
Video Playback Formats- WMV, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM)

Connectivity
Connections- Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Hi-Speed USB, Audio / video output

Battery
Rechargeable Battery- Rechargeable
Battery Enclosure Type- Internal
Technology- Lithium polymer
Battery- Lithium polymer Rechargeable Internal
Battery Life Details- 17 hour(s), 5.5 hour(s)

Miscellaneous
Firmware Upgradable- Yes
Included Accessories- USB cable, Carrying pouch, Stereo headphones

Cost
Price range- $265.00 - $338.63

Source- CNET
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June 25th 2008 @ 00:45

Posted By: Whitney - Category: Portable Video Viewers
   


iPod Speaker Sound Docks

by Neven Mrgan
Logitech mm50 iPod speaker dock


Anyone with an iPod needs a sound dock. You can find portable sound docks, wall-mounts, and other designs. You can find them in white or black, typically, so that you can match the sound dock with your home decor. These things are neat.

Basically, you sit your iPod into the sound dock, and turn it on. Most of the sound docks dual as a charger for your iPod. Most of them also come with remote controls so that you can change the volume or folder as you wish without having to move from your position across the room.

These are a great addition to pack on a camping trip or picnic, given that you're sound dock is portable and has the ability to run off batteries, which there are actually several that do.

The Top 5 iPod Docks & Sound Systems include the Mirage OmniVibe, Athena iVoice, Bose SoundDock Portable, Eton Sound 50 and the Dreamgear Dgipod-357. Each of these minus the Bose Sounddock Poratble are under $100.

The Top 3 Digital Music System include the Bose SoundDock, Altec Lansing inMotion iM7, and the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600. These are priced from $100 to $200, the Bose music system being the more expensive of the three.

So as you can see you don't have to spend a fortune to get a good, top of the line, speaker for your iPod. There are a number of cheap iPod sound docks that you can choose from.
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June 22nd 2008 @ 20:51

Posted By: Whitney - Category: Speaker Docks
   


Samsung Yepp P2



The Samsung P2 comes in black, white, and red designs, and hold either 4, 8, or 16 GB of music, videos, and pictures. The Samsung Yepp is definitely the futre MP3 player that surpasses the Apple iPod as it allows you to transfer files to your cell phone


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June 20th 2008 @ 16:17

Posted By: Whitney - Category: Mobile Phones
   


Electronic Reading Devices: End of Paper Books?

I feel that we are slowly furthering outselves into the age of technology, as companies are attempting to wean out regular paper books by created reading devices that allow you to purchase and upload your favorite books and new releases to read on a handheld device.

These devices are of course electronic and can potentionally serve a few complications, in my opinion, as the reader must spend hours reading on a LCD screen. Now, although most are created without a backlight and read off of the surrounding light in the area, I still see eye problems rising as more and more people begin to purchase these wireless devices


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June 18th 2008 @ 14:28

Posted By: Whitney - Category: Gadgets
   


Samsung Instinct Mobile Phone Features



Samsung's new smart phone has a long list of features and tools that put them pretty top in the mobile phone categories. It has a clear, crisp touch screen that works with a stylus as well as your fingertips. You can even customize you main screen, so that it features your most used applications; just drag and drop the buttons where your want them


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June 17th 2008 @ 01:28

Posted By: Whitney - Category: Mobile Phones
   


Fixing Common Problems with HDTV's

As HDTVs are becoming more popular and "rabbit ear" TVs are being completely elliminated, you may be interested in how to troubleshoot your HDTV. The following tips and pictures are from Jonathan Gromer's "Troubleshoot your HDTV." I would definitely take these common problems and concerns into heart, as one day the only thing you'll be watching on TV is HD.

Check out the following picture, and then see how to fix the numbered problems (1-6). The image seems fine in its current state, but when you really blow up the image, you'll find 6 very common problems with HD, and since you're already spending a nive fortune for a flat-screen HDTV, you might as well know and understand all of the problems with HDTV and how to fix them, so that you can potentially avoid a service fee from hiring a technician to come check out your television


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June 14th 2008 @ 22:35

Posted By: Whitney - Category: HDTV
   


New Scanners at Airports



Assuming that you've heard of the problem with nipple rings and guards at the airport having women undress, you may or may not have heard of the new scanner that is being used at various airports


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June 13th 2008 @ 01:03

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