Archive for April, 2007

1.73GHz VAIO Intel Pentium Laptop

1.73GHz VAIO Intel Pentium DVD + or - RW Wireless Notebook ( VGNFS960P )

1.73GHz VAIO Intel Pentium DVD + or - RW Wireless Notebook

The VAIO FS Series Notebook combines a full-size workspace and powerful performance with the slim, lightweight design a mobile user demands. The VAIO FS Notebook is an ideal solution for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands.The VAIO FS Notebook is optimized for mobility and designed with your day-to-day computing applications in mind. With an Intel processor, ample storage, and an impressive suite of integrated productivity and multimedia entertainment tools, your VAIO FS Notebook is ready to help you power through your day and entertain you when you’re done.The VAIO FS Notebook is your passport to mobile multimedia entertainment, making it quick and easy to create, manage and enjoy your digital photos, movies, and music. The VAIO FS Notebook features an exceptional 15.4″ widescreen display with Sony’s original XBRITE LCD technology for higher brightness levels than standard displays. The result: deeper blacks, brighter whites, and sharper-detail. And with the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you can enjoy a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. It’s the ideal way to present your photos and home video, and a great way to watch movies and DVDs when you’re on the go. CPU Processor 1.7GHz Intel Centrino Pentium M Cache Cache standard, primary 0KB Drive Hard Drive 40 GB RAM RAM standard 512MB DDR DRAM RAM maximum 2GB Display Display 15.4 active-matrix color Display, maximum resolution 1280 x 854 Miscellaneous Modem included No Network interface card included Yes NIC type 10/100 Wireless NIC included No Bluetooth capable No Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery Life 3hr Form factor notebook OS Microsoft Windows XP Pro Weight (lbs) 5.96


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Can Federer Beat Nadal At the French Open?

Can Federer really beat Nadal on clay. I don’t think so. One thing that Federer has is a big ego. He wants to beat people in their own game. But, what he is overestimating is his ability to overcome Nadal’s genius on clay. He tries to stay back and dominate Nadal from the baseline which he cannot do. The simple example of it is how his strategy didn’t work at all in his easy loss to Nadal at Monte Carlo. In fact, he has gone away from got him a couple of sets last year against Nadal. He doesn’t pressure Nadal enough and doing that will only get him to the final of the French Open. But beating Nadal in the final with that strategy? No dice!

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SAMSUNG LNS4696D 46-IN. HDTV LCD TV

SAMSUNG LNS4696D 46-IN. HDTV LCD TV

SAMSUNG LNS4696D 46-IN. HDTV LCD TV

Samsung’s sleek 46″ LCD leads the industry in realistic home entertainment. With its 6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, over one million pixel resolution, Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp, S-PVA Panel, and 10-bit processor with 12.8 billion colors, the LN-S4696D delivers a picture of startling clarity that rivals real life. The new, optimized game mode and fast 8ms response time will thrill Xbox fans with its movie-like visuals. The audio system is equally impressive, with hidden bottom speakers that offer SRS TruSurround XT sound. A 178 viewing angle and convenient swivel stand let you enjoy shows from anywhere in the bedroom, living room or kids playroom. PC Compatible A Samsung LCD TV can function as a high-resolution PC monitor and a high-end TV without any sacrifice in picture quality. Outperforming PC monitors in brightness, response time, resolution, and of course, screen size, Samsung lets you adapt to the expanding multi-media revolution. 6 000:1 Dynamic Contrast While viewing either very bright or very dark scenes, it can be difficult to distinguish main images which blend into the background. Dynamic Contrast dramatically mitigates this problem by adjusting the backlight intensity, providing up to a 5X improvement in contrast. CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) Every TV’s final destination on the visual side should be 100% coverage of the NTSC standard in the color map. Typical LCD TVs can only cover 72% of this area. Even our friendly CRT TV only can cover 76% area of the NTSC standard. LCD TV with New 92% backlight units, unlike other conventional LCD TVs which use normal fluorescent lights with limited color coverage, can show the world of breathlessly vivid colors. Colors using the new BLU are so deep, so natural, and so vivid that red becomes more reddish, green color gets far greener. And the result is amazing 92% coverage of NTSC color standard, superior color gamut than any other LCD Wider Viewing Angles (S-PVA) Left side, right side or upside-down, whatever your LCD TV’s location, Samsung’s new innovative S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) solution allows you to see any display clearly due to the 178 wide-viewing angle. Horizontally and vertically, your LCD TV will always be well placed to enjoy the entertainment no matter what your angle of view is. Enhanced Game Mode The new game mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button. This new Game Mode has been tested and proven by Microsoft engineers that know how games should appear on television. SRS TruSurround XT Samsung LCD TVs are equipped with the best that technology can offer in sound quality. Even when viewing regular broadcasts, our 5 speaker surround sound makes you feel as if the theatre has been brought to your living room. Swivel Stand This new swivel stand feature prov


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Canon Powershot A550 7.1MP 16x Zoom Digital Camera

Canon Powershot A550 7.1MP 16x Zoom Digital Camera

Canon Powershot A550 7.1MP 16x Zoom Digital Camera

Easy-to-use and easy-to-hold, the PowerShot A550 gives you 7.1 Megapixels, a 4x Optical Zoom Lens, an ISO 800 feature for expanded low-light shooting and a DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS technology for beautiful pictures and great performance. Plus, there’s even a Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode. Power is never a problem, because the A550 uses standard “AA” batteries. Great features at a great price - it’s what makes the A550 such an amazing camera. Features: *Exceptional value in a compact digital camera with 7.1 Megapixel resolution and high-quality Canon 4x Optical Zoom lens *DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, fast operation and low power consumption *Clear, high-resolution 2.0-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing *16:9 Widescreen mode for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors *Three movie modes including 30 fps VGA and 60 fps Fast Frame Rate * Power on the go with two AA-size batteries *Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers Specifications: *Type of Camera Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical/4x Digital/16x Combined Zoom *Type 7.1 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) *Total Pixels Approx. 7.4 Megapixels *Effective Pixels Approx. 7.1 Megapixels *Focal Length 5.8-23.2mm f/2.6-5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm) *Digital Zoom 4x *Focusing Range Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-45cm (WIDE), 1.1-1.5 ft./33-45cm (TELE) *Autofocus System TTL Autofocus *Optical Viewfinder Real-image optical zoom viewfinder *LCD Monitor 2.0 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD *LCD Pixels Approx. 86,000 pixels *LCD Coverage 100% *Maximum Aperture f/2.6 (W) - f/5.5 (T) *Shutter Speed 15-1/2000 sec. *ISO Sensitivity Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index) *Light Metering Method Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot* * Metering frame is fixed to the center *Exposure Control Method Program AE. AE Lock available *Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments *White Balance Control Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom *Built-in Flash Auto, Auto w/Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off *Flash Range Normal: 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T) Macro: 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W), 1.1-1.5 ft./33-45cm (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) *Recycling Time 10 sec. or less w/fully-charged AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (NB-3AH) *Shooting Modes Auto, Camera M, Por


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Linksys WMCE54AG Wireless A/G Media Center Extender

Linksys WMCE54AG Wireless A/G Media Center Extender

Linksys WMCE54AG Wireless A/G Media Center Extender

The Linksys WMCE54AG Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender lets you bring the digital entertainment available through and stored on your Windows Media Center PC to your Home Entertainment Center, without running cables through the house! Using a Wireless-A, Wireless-G, or wired Ethernet connection, the Media Center Extender displays home-made or downloaded digital movies and your digital photographs on the TV for the whole family to enjoy. And your digital music collection is finally freed from those little computer speakers and can play in full glory through your stereo system! Using the included remote control and the user-friendly menus on your TV, you can quickly find the digital movies, TV shows, pictures or music on your Windows Media Center PC. You can even chat with friends through Microsoft Windows Messenger while watching movies on the same screen! Let the Linksys WMCE54AG Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender bring your digital media out into the living room for the whole family to enjoy!


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Why Kodak Easyshare V1003?

Kodak Easyshare V1003 / 10.2 Megapixel / 3x Optical Zoom / 4x Digital Zoom / 2.5 LCD / Digital Camera
Kodak Easyshare V1003 / 10.2 Megapixel / 3x Optical Zoom / 4x Digital Zoom / 2.5 LCD / Digital Camera

Kodak EasyShare V1003 Zoom Digital Camera. The V1003 is all about fun. Fresh colors, dynamic ways to personalize, and more. Capture the world your way, with the V1003. This Kodak EasyShare camera’s 10.2 megapixels means you can make stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches, without losing picture quality. Kodak Color Science technology enables you to take bright, beautiful color photographs that you can print at home, at your local retail store, or online. Kodak’s RETINAR Aspheric Lens Technology The Kodak RETINAR Aspheric Lens technology used in the V1003 captures crisp details through an all-glass 3x optical zoom lens. This lets you get closer to your subjects without losing picture quality. And if you still need to enhance your magnification, the V1003 is also capable of 4x digital zoom. Capture a great shot time after time with multiple scene modes such as portrait, children, snow, beach, backlight, and panorama stitch. Shoot brighter pictures under low light conditions with the high ISO scene mode. Easily create great shots with on-camera cropping, blurry picture alert, and digital red-eye reduction. You can even record VGA video (640 x 480) at 30 fps with sound, and capture more video while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression. Manage Your Shots as Easily as Taking Them. Your V1003 offers an innovative favorites feature that allows you to store your best pictures on your camera. Meanwhile, you’ll use less internal memory. Just use the Share button and your camera automatically makes and saves a lower resolution copy of the original. And you can even improve the print quality of your pictures with Kodak’s Perfect Touch system. Relive your memories in richer detail, and clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles. And with a full line of accessories available for the Kodak V1003 including bags, skins, wrist and neck straps you can do and have more fun with your digital camera. The Kodak EasyShare V1003 Zoom Digital Camera - it’s undeniably you. Features *10.0 MP for prints up to 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm) * 3X optical zoom lens * Customize with on-camera settings, including the Favorites feature * Available in many fresh colors * Kodak Perfect Touch Technology * Digital Image Stabilization using anti-blur mode


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Creative Zen Vision W 30GB Portable Media Player

Creative Zen Vision W 30GB Portable Media Player

Creative Zen Vision W 30GB Portable Media Player

Carry all your digital entertainment, songs, photos, and videos wherever you roam. Beneath the ZEN Vision W player’s classy magnesium surface is everything you’ve been looking for. The patented ZEN interface couldn’t be easier to use. And the sound and video quality is really something else.


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Melitta Smart Mill & Brew Coffee Maker

Everyday, something cool comes out that meets some need. This coffee maker is no different. It shows you the weather information using MSN Direct service. But, does anybody really need that? Everybody I know checks weather information online. The cost of $187 seems unjustifiable then. But, it is a pretty cool concept to have things where you need them when you need them. It just doesn’t work for this product.

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Apple iPhone’s release to be delayed!

Several sources on the web are claiming that Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone will be delayed by at least a month due to technical reasons. While some are still claiming that Apple’s iPhone will be released by the end of June, that’s about a month later than it was supposed to be released. It’s amazing how a product that is not even released yet is so popular. Although the $500 price tag will sure turn some people off.

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Nikon P3 Coolpix Wireless Equipped 8.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

Nikon P3 Coolpix Wireless Equipped 8.1 Megapixel Digital Camera - USA

Nikon P3 Coolpix Wireless Equipped 8.1 Megapixel Digital Camera - USA

Includes Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, EN-EL5 Rechargeable battery, MH-61 Battery Charger, UC-E6 USB Cable, EG-CP14 A/V Cable, Strap, Software CD-ROM. * Nikon Coolpix P3 is a user friendly 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix camera that is built-In WiFi Enabled for wireless transfer and printing. * Vibration Reduction minimizes the effects of camera shake, offering equivalent shutter speeds of up to 3 stops faster for more flexibility with handheld shooting. * With 10-step Aperture Priority, Nikon Coolpix P3 camera offers greater creative control, letting you select one of 10 depth-of-field settings (in 1/3 EV increments) with Live Histogram. * With 8.1 Effective Megapixels, Nikon Coolpix P3 produces stunning photos printable up to 20×30 inches. * High Quality 3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens (36-126mm 35mm equivalent)captures incredibly sharp, clear images. * 4x digital zoom for a total zoom of 14x. * Nikon Exclusive Feature System turns pictures into photographs. * In-Camera Red-Eye Fix (TM) to remove red-eye in the camera. * Face Priority AF to automatically focus on faces for great portraits. * D-Lighting for in-camera repair of dark images. * Incredibly bright 2.5 inch LCD for easy viewing and playback of pictures. * Shooting modes: Auto, Programmed Auto, Aperture Priority Auto Mode, 9 Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close up), 7 Scene Modes (Party/Indoor, Panorama assist, Beach/Snow, Back light, Museum, Copy, Sports), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Date imprint, Self-timer (3, 10 sec.). * Movie: With sound: TV movie (640) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 30fps, Smaller size (160) at 30fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 30fps, lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) Normal available. * Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), FlashCancel, Anytime Flash, Slow Sync. * 23MB of internal memory. * Nikon Coolpix P3 is compatible with SD memory card media, purchased separately. * USB, Audio Video output (NTSC/PAL); Wireless: IEEE802.11b/g, wireless range up to 100ft (30m) (depending on environment). * PictBridge Compatible. * Power Requirements: 1 EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, and separately purchased AC Adapter EH-62A; spare batteries and AC adapter for travel or work recommended for separate purchase. * Camera dimension (W x H x D): 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (92 x 61 x 31mm). * Nikon Coolpix P3 weighs 5.9 oz. (170g). * Picture Project System Requirements: OS:Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.1.5 or later (version 10.2.8 or later required for Burn Disc option) / Windows: Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98SE pre-installed models RAM: Macintosh: 64MB or more recommended/ Windows: 64MB or more recommended (128MB with movie option)Hard disk: 60MB required for installationDisplay: 800 x 600 or more with 16-bit color (full color recommended)Others: CD-ROM drive required


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