Archive for the ‘Digital Video’ Category

Unbeatable! EasyCap USB 2.0 Video Capture Adapter with Video Editor Software for less than 10 bucks ($ 9.95 to be accurate)!

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

So small and easy to connect you’ll be running the EasyCap USB with almost any video source for a wide spectrum of applications ranging from VCR tapes conversion to digital, home security, video editing 101 and a lot more!

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!

Easy and affordable HD pocket camcorder? Creative Labs Vado is the answer!

Monday, June 1st, 2009

If you’ve been looking for an inexpensive HD pocket camcorder, then take a look at the Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom.

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!)

A waterproof- and flash memory-based Camcorder from Panasonic: the SDR-SW20, get ready for summer video shooting!

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

The Panasonic SDR-SW20 Waterproof Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom combines a rugged, compact body with waterproofing that allows use in water, including seawater, to a depth of five feet, shock-proofing that protects against drops from up to 4 feet, and a dust-proofing design that shuts out airborne dust particles that can lead to malfunction. With a design that protects it from water, dust, and impact, the SW20 is a versatile camcorder that can meet varying weather conditions and shooting environments.

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!)

Get in (remote) control of your music with Gyration GYR4101CKUS Air Music Remote with Compact Keyboard with a twist - literally!

Monday, May 25th, 2009

With Gyration’s intelligent Gyration GYR4101CKUS Air Music Remote featuring MotionSense, the world just got a little bit easier to navigate.No strings, no wires, no tricks, no gimmicks!

Just better technology allowing a more comfortable, portable mouse to operate in the air or on the desk: take control of your applications with a flick of the wrist!

The Gyration GYR4101CKUS Air Music Remote combines the functionality of an In-Air Mouse with a Media Center PC remote and Universal IR control.
It’s the perfect companion for home entertainment and PC convergence, offering complete access to your iTunes or Windows Media music from up to 100 ft (about 30 mt) away with RF technology and built-in LCD screen.

The remote is Microsoft Green Button certified and includes the one touch access to the Windows Media Center interface.The IR Universal remote allows you to control three A/V electronic components.
The Gyration Air Music Remote with MotionSense, a gyroscopic subsystem containing sensory devices to sense motion, allows you to take control with natural in-air hand motions.

It provides five degrees of freedom and 360° roll compensation to deliver any rolled orientation and produces true X-Y moon, dynamic drift compensation, and drift correction during motion.
Use natural and comfortable wrist movements to take control of your iTunes or Windows Media Player content on your computer. The back lit LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through your entire music library.

Grab the Gyration GYR4101CKUS now, at US $ 122.09 (46 % saving off regular price)!

iPod, iPod touch and iPhone power! Battery packs and charging solutions and power-full accessories, at last!

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Power to (iPod- and iPhone-)people!
When it comes to battery life no one’s safe these days: you see iPhone users stuck with neither cell nor music available!

So what?

Here comes a triplet of different apprach suitable to iPod, iPod touch and iPhone users (letting them save a bundle in the process!).

Here’s a really elegant solution to power shortage! Kensington Battery Pack and Charger for iPod; iPhone 1G, 3G!

Got a lot of music and videos on your iPod? The rechargeable Kensington Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod provides a go-anywhere boost of juice so that the music and videos can keep playing. Simply connect the lightweight Battery Pack and Charger to your laptop or notebook computer’s USB port to recharge it, and you’re ready to give your PDA, cell phone, iPod, iPhone, or other mobile devices the power boost it needs.

We’ve all been there: You’re away from home, your iPhone is dead, and you really need to call someone. Or maybe you just hopped on the bus, and the only empty seat is next to that lady who talks to everyone—and your iPod just ran out of juice. Kensington’s battery packs can come to your rescue, recharging a dead iPhone or iPod without the need for a really, really long extension cord.
The larger version comes with an AC adapter and a USB cable, so it can be charged from a wall outlet or from a powered USB port.

An array of five blue LEDs progressively lights up to indicate that the battery is charging, and a test button lights the array to indicate the charge percentage. Connecting it to an iPhone was cumbersome in a tight space, however, because the connector cable is more than 3 feet long. Fully charged, the larger battery pack will keep the tunes flowing for up to 100 hours—or ten hours of iPhone talk time.

The Kensington Battery Pack and Charger feature list:

  • Compatibility: iPhone 1G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod nano 3G
  • Rechargeable battery pack extends playing time up to 100 hours of music, 21 hours of video, or 6 hours of talk
  • AC power adapter with USB allows you to recharge your battery pack
  • Includes dock connector to power and charge your iPhone and iPod
  • Mini USB cable included to power and charge other mobile devices, such as cell phones, PDAs, and more

The Kensington Battery Pack and Charger tt’s now US $ 37.99 (and that’s 53% off regular price, so hurry up!)

For little more than US $ 10 you can get a road warrior kit for iPod along with regular power line charger, car charger, headsets, elastic armband, skin case plus LCD screen protector!

Check the Bargaincell kit: you get USB Data Cable + USB Car Charger + USB Home Charger + Black Rubber Silicone Skin Case + Elastic Armband + Clear Reusable LCD Screen Protector + White 3.5mm Stereo Headset for Apple Ipod Touch Itouch 8GB 16GB 32GB 2G 2nd Generation!

Wanna squeeze all the power you can from your battery?

If so, the 3GJUICE Black 2.0 1800 mAh/2A DeLuxe Version may come in handy!

Top battery, stronger then any other cable less battery.
3GJUICE Black 2.0 1800 mAh/2A DeLuxe Version charges your iPhone from 10% to 100% in just 2.5 hours. Remove the battery and your iPhone is charged 100%. Compact in size. Can attach directly to iPhone, iPod, iTouch without the use of cables. Can be used while iPhone/iPod is in use. No need to remove any cases when they have an opening for the 30-pin connector. Can hold a charge for 9 months when not in use. Has OFF-button for real shut down. 1800 mAh battery, strongest clip on battery in the world with no cables for the iPhone. Excellent quality with high-end parts.

Price for the 3GJUICE Black 2.0 1800 mAh/2A DeLuxe Version is now US $ 54.90 (16% saving)!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 features 10.1-megapixels, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and 12x optical zoom, meaning it has added 2x optical zoom to the award-winning TZ-series camera, yet reduced its size. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 also features a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens and High Definition (HD) video recording ability, known as AVCHD Lite.

It’s not often that we see a whole new video format being introduced on a digital camera, but that’s what Panasonic has done with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3; as well as being a well specified 10-megapixel still camera, it’s the first digital camera to shoot high definition video in the new AVCHD Lite format.
Camcorder fans may recognize the first part of the name (AVCHD is the format that many high def camcorders shoot in), but the Lite part is new.
AVCHD lite is a subset of the full AVCHD standard, which means that the ZS3 shoots 720p video (which is lower in resolution than the 1080i that most dedicated camcorders shoot) that can be watched on a HDTV and edited in many video editing programs, such as Apple’s iMovie.

In fact the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is the world’s first digital camera to feature HD video recording in “AVCHD Lite”.
Compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format, AVCHD Lite allows longer recordings with breathtaking HD visual and audio quality.
This combined with a well-considered control interface, which includes a dedicated movie recording button on the camera’s back panel, makes the ZS3 a hybrid model that performs admirably for both still and motion image capture.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 also expands Panasonic’s popular Intelligent Auto (iA) mode with the addition of Face Recognition–a feature that “remembers” faces from previous shots. When a registered face appears in the frame, the camera will prioritize focus and exposure to capture it beautifully. With Face Recognition, when a familiar face is recorded several times, the camera will prompt the users to register the face. Once registered, if the face appears into the frame again, the camera will display the name specified for that person and prioritize focus and exposure so that the registered face is bright and sharply focused.

A geek’s dream: Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB DDR5 PCI-Express Video Card

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Technogeeks alert: the Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB DDR5 PCI-Express Video Graphics Card provides performance once only seen in cards that were so expensive only a few could afford one.
Here you have a frame busting card for not a lot of money.
The raw performance produced from the Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 4870 is earth shattering considering its price to performance ratio.
PowerColor has once again outdone itself bringing us the HD 4870 video card.

The Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 4870 takes the memory from the previous standard of GDDR3 to the new GDDR5 which, even with lower memory clock speeds, boasts a higher memory bandwidth over GDDR3, all with a 256-bit memory bus versus the 512-bit that the new NVIDIA GTX series cards are using.

Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 4870 feature list include:

  • DirectX 10.1 Compatible
  • Factory Overclocked Performance
  • ATI CrossFireX upgradable
  • Made for gaming enthusiasts
  • PowerColor Custom Designed

Get the Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB DDR5 PCI-Express Video Graphics Card now for US$ 173.56 (that’s 28% off its price)!

Flip UltraHD camcorder: simple and affordable HD camcorder when you need it, where you need it!

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

The Flip UltraHD Camcorder combines Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. UltraHD could not be easier to use: just power on and press record, and you’ll be capturing high-quality HD video in seconds.

The Flip UltraHD features 120 minutes of record time and an included rechargeable battery pack, so you’ll never miss another minute of video again. And because it’s ultra-portable, UltraHD lets you capture spontaneous video anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s a lazy afternoon in the park; a family vacation; or simply an unplanned, everyday event, your UltraHD will be charged and ready to go. So you never have to say, “You should have been there.”

What we really love about the Flip UltraHD:

  • Shoots 720p HD video;
  • Captures 120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory;
  • high-quality video for its class;
  • Comes with Flip Video rechargeable AA battery pack (recharges when connected to USB); also supported by standard AA batteries
  • Large 2-inch anti-glare color LCD screen to play back and delete videos
  • HDMI output (mini-HDMI connector) makes it simple to watch video on your HDTV
  • Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files
  • snappy flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software
  • Pre-installed FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
  • FlipShare software compatible with both Mac and Windows machines.

The bottom line?
The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a truly respectable feature set and some of the best video we’ve seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.
Priced at $199, the Flip Video UltraHDis available right now.

Archos 5 160 GB Internet Media Tablet: touch screen media play with network access

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Design Archos is promoting the Archos 5as a Wi-Fi Internet tablet, but its chromed plastic enclosure and 5-inch touch screen look more like a luxury GPS unit. In fact, for an extra $129 you actually can use the Archos 5 as a relatively sophisticated in-car GPS system. Unlike its predecessor, the 605 WiFi, the Archos 5 is controlled almost entirely by its touch screen, with the exception of a power button and volume rocker on the top edge of the device. A 3.5mm headphone output is located midway up on the left edge, making the gadget more awkward to hold than the 605 WiFi. Thankfully, a built-in kickstand folds out from the back of the Archos 5 for hands-free viewing.

The Archos 5 measures 5 inches wide, 3 inches tall, and 0.5 inch thick (or 0.75 inch thick for the 120GB and 250GB versions), making it not much bigger than the 605 WiFi. Despite its similar size, Archos was able to squeeze an extra half-inch of screen onto the Archos 5 by removing the redundant physical controls found on the company’s previous players and placing the integrated speaker on the right edge of the device instead of the front.

Features

The Archos 5 has plenty of features to brag about, including music and video playback, a photo viewer, Opera Web browser, Flash 9 video and game support, a PDF reader, e-mail support, and an integrated video download store. You also get optional support for digital video recording and output through the latest Archos DVR Station, and support for 3G and 3.5G HSDPA wireless connections through the use of USB modem dongles offered by your mobile carrier.

Despite the manufacturer’s protest that Archos 5 shouldn’t be categorized as a mere portable video player, video playback is the Archos 5’s strongest feature. Out of the box, the Archos 5 offers support for AVI, WMV, MPEG4, and Flash video content with no transcoding necessary for videos sized at or below 640×480. Although Archos makes no mention of it, we were happy to see that DRM-protected WMV videos from Amazon’s Video On-Demand service played on the Archos 5 with no problem. For an extra $20, you can outfit the Archos 5 with a high-definition software plug-in to enable 720p video playback from WMV HD, MPEG4, or MPEG-2 files (including VOB and DivX formats). To play h.264 videos, you’ll need to throw another $20 at the Archos 5 for a Podcast media plug-in, which also enables AAC audio playback.

The Archos 5 is clearly more than a portable video player, but it is no more deserving of the Internet Media Tablet moniker than Apple’s iPod Touch. Like the Safari Web browser used on the iPod Touch or iPhone, the Opera Web browser included on the Archos 5 provides an above-average mobile Internet experience, but there are some blind spots. Because the Flash 9 support on the Archos 5 exists outside of the Opera Web browser as an independent application, many Web sites and services are incompatible. During our tests, we found that simple Flash video sites such as YouTube worked fine, while sites such as Hulu, CNET TV, ABC, and Comedy Central, stalled the browser or played only the preroll advertising associated with the video.

An e-mail application is also included with the Archos 5, however, at the time of this review the e-mail program launches with a disclaimer that it is still in beta development.

Get your hands on the Archos 5, now 14% off at US$ 388.50!

The new Nikon D5000: it’s here, at last (stopping endless rumors)!

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Long-awaited, spotted in VIP-like photos, so much rumored but now it’s here: the new Nikon D5000!

Where to place it?

It’s likely to be placed in between the D60 and the D90… and eventually in front of just launched Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i!

Features?

Nikon’s EXPEED CMOS sensor, 12,9 Megapixel (quite a standard for Nikon’s DSLR lineup) and HD 720p video recording @24 fps.
Among the (long) feature list the Nikon D5000 sports a 2.7″ display (the 230.000 pixel one, not the Nikon D90’s gorgeous one) literally with a twist!
The LCD display tilts and swivels which, along with the enhanced Live View functions, extends shooting opportunities to new (practical) levels.
Live View, by the way, can be switched on with a single dedicated button.
Moreover, the Nikon D5000 gives us ISO sensibility 200 up to 3200, 11-points autofocus with 3D focus tracking and set of retouch tool for in-camera photo adjustments.
An added gadget comes with the Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit, allowing globetrotters to geotag their favorite pictures/places.
One minor note comes from lenses compatibility: just like the D40/D40X/D60 crop, the Nikon D5000 is compatible with lenses with built-in autofocus motor.

Availability is for May 2009, pricing as follows:

Price (Nikon D5000 body only)

The new Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i: hd video, 15 mp and much more

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

It goes like this: the new Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i looks like the Canon Digital Rebel XSi, shoots much like the 50D.
It’s not exactly an entry-level camera - take a look at the Canon Rebel XS if you’re budget-conscious.

So, what’s different from the Canon Digital Rebel XSi? - some key differences:

15MP sensor - similar, but not the same as the 50D (slower readout for one thing)
Video - 1080p, but only at 20 FPS
Anti reflection coated display
Digic IV - menu layout similar to 50D/5D2
Auto lighting optimiser - now adjustable
Quick control setting mode
ISO to 12800
Variable high ISO noise setting adjustment
Face detect in Liveview
Peripheral Illumination Correction - brighten the corners of images to correct for lens vignetting
Sensors under viewfinder to blank screen when the camera is raised to the eye.

The Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i becomes the third (as of writing) camera to be able to shoot full HD video and, right now the very first in its not-so-entry-level class.

What’s inside? What comes from 50D/5D MkII?

Fast processing, fast focusing, and the Digic 4 Processor.
Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor drives continuous shooting speeds of up to 3.4 fps in bursts of up to 170 JPEGs . Using Canon’s wide area AF system – which features 9 individual sensors, including a central cross type point with a high precision sensor for f/2.8 or faster lenses– makes capturing split-second action sequences possible.

DIGIC 4 works in conjunction with the CMOS sensor to deliver exceptional noise reduction and 14-bit image processing for smooth gradation of tones and natural-looking colours. In addition, DIGIC 4 enables the ultra-fast start-up times and near-instant image review after shooting that photographers demand.

Why we like it?
The Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i it’s as compact and lightweight as the previous Canon Digital Rebel XSi but has far more features - not only megapixel-addiction, take a look at the VGA display - and grabs parts from higher-level Canon cameras.
It’s a serious (and price-aware) competitor to the widely-acclaimed Nikon D90 and to many of the new crop of over-12-mp-with-full-hd-video 2009 DSLR cameras.

Along with the Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i comes the Speedlite 270EX, the successor to the 220EX Speedlite model: a new compact flash gun with a maximum guide number of 27 m and silent recycling that becomes a lightweight external flash option for Canon cameras including select Canon PowerShot models.

The new Speedlite 270EX uses only two AA batteries and enables bounce flash shooting with four position steps from 0 degrees to 90 degrees.
Like Canon’s high-end Speedlite flash models, the 270EX allows users to control flash functions and input settings using the camera’s LCD monitor.

The best and world’s smallest Full HD camcorder: Sony HDR-TG5, now with GPS

Friday, April 10th, 2009

It’s only thumbs up for this: Sony introduces the Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam, by far the smallest Full HD camcorder, the successor of the HDR-TG1 (aka TG3E).
Sony HDR-TG5V can capture 1920×1080p Full HD video and 4 Megapixel photos. It has a Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar lens with 10X optical zoom and a 2.7-inch touchscreen display.

Record brilliant, 1920 x 1080 high definition video on the go with the ultra-portable Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam camcorder. With a strong and lightweight pure titanium body and a built-in GPS receiver that maps where you shot your videos and photos and can display your current location, the Sony HDR-TG5V makes an ideal travel companion.

Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam will be released in May for $1000 (skyrocket performance come at a price, usually).
An optional travel kit (Sony ACC-TCH5) with a battery, travel charger and pouch; and a wide angle conversion lens (Sony VCL-HGE07TB) accessory will also be available, both priced at $100.

What we love about it:

  • 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording; 16 GB built-in memory
  • Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver
  • 4-megapixel still image capture; built-in flash
  • 10x optical zoom; 120x digital zoom
  • Hybrid recording to 16GB memory or optional Memory Stick media

A poker of affordable USB portable hard drive: all pockets, all tastes, different shapes!

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Not all portable hard drives are just the same! A poker of USB portable hard disks.

Check these four USB portable hard disk drives, we think it’s a nifty selection of portable solutions that may fit almost every users’ need.

Got a MacBook (maybe a MacBook Air or one of the very latest unibody models)?

Thou shalt get yourself nothing but the Iomega eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive.
Is there anything aroud that matches better your sleek MacBook/Pro?
At 12.8 ounces, not only it perfectly matches the aluminum curves of the MacBooks, but also your pocket.
Just one USB 2.0 cable and you’re backing up your data with Time Machine, for example.
Ruggedness? The built-in DropGuard feature protects the drive when dropped up to 51″ (Toshiba claims it’s 40% above the industry average)!

By the way, the Iomega eGo Helium Portable Hard Drive now sells well under US$ 99, check it for yourself.

Power-hungry? What about a SimpleTech SimpleDrive SP-U35/500 500 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive?

The sleek lines and ultra-low profile styling of this SimpleDrive were designed by Pinifarina, the very same design firm that gives Ferrari sports cars their stylish lines.Don’t let its beauty fool you.
SimpleDrive is a high-performance external hard drive ideal for storing and backing up your music, video, photos and more.

Features in a nutshell:

  • Stylish, external 500 GB Hard Drive with USB 2.0 connection
  • Stylish design by Ferrari designer Pininfarina
  • Built-in slot for Kensington security lock
  • Feeling Rambo?
    Go for nothing but an Iomega eGo 250 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive.

    The Iomega eGo 250 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive comes in a camouflage pattern to add a unique look to your digital style.
    The Drop Guard feature protects your drive even in the toughest travel environments and provides exceptional durability well over the industry average!
    The Iomega eGo 250 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive includes a black Iomega Power Grip band that not only looks cool, but also provides desktop stability and extra durability. Plus, the Iomega eGo Rugged Portable Hard Drive requires no external power supply.

    Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive is a cool compromise of performance, features and price.
    The Toshiba Portable External Hard Drive fits easily within a laptop pouch, a knapsack or even a bookshelf. With a USB cable included, the drive can be plugged into just about any desktop or notebook with a USB port and used at home or at work.
    What we like:

  • USB Powered for Portability/ 320GB Capacity/ Up to 480Mb/s Speed
  • Small Size Saves Desktop Space/ Compact/ Lightweight/ Just 6 oz./ Black and Grey
  • Internal Shock Sensor and Ramp Loading Technology
  • Valentine’s Day special: digital photo keychain roundup; have pictures of loved ones accompany you everywhere!

    Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

    Oh no, Valentine’s Day again!
    It’s always so hard to spot the right gift for your beloved one!

    What about a techy keychain with a tiny display frame showing the pictures of your love all the time?

    Take a look at the Axion AXN9100R 1.1-Inch Heart Shaped Mini Digital Picture Frame.
    It’s heart-shaped (what else?) and it’s sooo nice!

    The Axion AXN9100R supports JPG and BMP Files, its internal 4MB flash memory supports up to 56 pictures, has a USB input jack for transferring photos from PC and, of course, a built-in USB rechargeable battery.

    Yours for only US$ 12.99!

    What about the Coby DP152RED 1.5-Inch Cliphanger Key Chain Digital Photo Frame?

    The Coby DP152RED 1.5-inch cliphanger key chain digital photo frame has CSTN LCD full-color display; displays JPEG, GIF and BMP image files; stores over 60 photos; features photo slideshow mode; has integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery; USB port for fast file transfers; digital clock display; digital calendar display; Carabiner with “gate lock” design for secure attachment; available in red.

    List price: US$ 16.99

    A more classical approach? Coby 1.5-Inch Digital Photo Key Chain

    Featuring a photo slideshow mode, the Coby 1.5-Inch sports an excellent image quality with a 1.5-inch LCD full-color display.
    Includes 16 MB flash memory and can store up to 60 photos and displays JPEG, GIF, and Bitmap images files via a USB port.

    It’s just US $11.22!

    Kodak Zx1: tiny, weather-resistant HD (720p) Digital Video Camera for $150

    Friday, January 16th, 2009

    Straight from CES 2009: Eastman Kodak Company introduced the new Kodak Zx1 HD Digital Video Camera, a compact and rugged digital device that enables “go-anywhere” High Definition recording.
    The Kodak Zx1 HD allows users to shoot and share high-quality video quickly and simply, with 720p HD video capture – at 60 or 30 fps – a vibrant 2.0-inch LCD screen, and built-in software for easy editing and sharing of content to YouTube™ and other social media and networking websites.
    “More than ever, people want to capture moments on the go and quickly and easily share them,” says John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “The Zx1 is a fun and interactive way to engage in this kind of storytelling – it’s both small and smart, and enables people to record virtually anything, virtually anywhere, and then quickly upload content to video-sharing and social networking websites.”
    The Kodak Zx1 HD Digital Video Camera is designed to meet these needs at the touch of a button — no lens cap, dials to turn or settings to adjust. The new camera’s advanced feature set includes:

  • Pocketable 720p HD video capture at 60 fps
  • Weather-resistant design that stands up to splashes, dirt and more – IP43 certified;
  • High-quality video capture in bright light or low light - from the beach, to the nightclub;
  • Easy editing, personalization, and uploading to YouTube or other Internet sites with built-in video software, ArcSoft Media Impressions for Kodak;
  • Expandable SD/SDHC Card slot for memory cards up to 32 GB, that can record up to 10 hours of HD video*;
  • Easy HDTV playback with included HDMI cable;
  • Sensitive, low distortion microphone that provides crisp, clear audio;
  • Pre-charged AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and battery charger included, saving money and avoiding waste from used batteries;
  • Vibrant 2.0” LCD;
  • Available in five colors: black, red, pink, blue and yellow**;
  • Remote control compatible (remote control sold separately).

    Suggested price is a mere US$ 149.99!






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