iPHONE 3GS

The Fastest iPhone Ever

The first thing you’ll notice about iPhone 3GS is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction of the time, and you can view email attachments faster. Improved performance and updated 3D graphics deliver an incredible gaming experience, too. In fact, everything you do on iPhone 3GS is up to 2x faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G.

Now you can shoot video, edit it, and share it — all on your iPhone 3GS. Shoot high-quality VGA video in portrait or landscape. Trim your footage by adjusting start and end points. Then share your video in an email, post it to your MobileMe gallery, publish it on YouTube, or sync it back to your Mac or PC using iTunes.

The new 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos, too, thanks to built-in autofocus and a handy new feature that lets you tap the display to focus on anything (or anyone) you want.

With a built-in digital compass, iPhone 3GS can point the way. Use the new Compass app, or watch as it automatically reorients maps to match the direction you’re facing.

iPhone 3GS offers accessibility features to assist users who are visually or hearing impaired. These features include the VoiceOver screen reader, a Zoom feature, White on Black display options, Mono Audio, and more.

Canon HV30

OK, while HDDs might offer all kinds of fancy-pants digital storage, there's still very much room for the old skool, and with that in mind we like the HV30.

MiniDV isn't going away anytime soon... well, as long as Steve Jobs doesn't succeed in killing Firewire off completely.

It might not be a huge upgrade from last year's HV20, but the chassis has a nice chunky feel to it, and it does record lovely stills and vids, which is what it's supposed to do really, isn't it?

£530

Sony HDR-TG3E

Small things are fun. Matchbox cars, bouncy balls and monkeys are all great ways to pass the time.

The same applies to camcorders, and the HDR-TG3E is a little HD fun box. A touchscreen is flipped to turn on the device, which can take half an hour of HD footage on a 4GB Memory Stick Duo.

It may sound measly, but it's enough for 'point and shoot' HD fun. A great Carl Zeiss lens caps of an impressive effort.

£410

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700

Who likes cheap things that can record in HD? You don't? Well, you're just weird. We bet you buy the expensive pasta at the supermarket as well, even though there's clearly no point.

If you're willing to drop a decent auto-focus and have lady-like fingers that can handle fiddly controls, then you'll be pleased with this one from Sanyo.

It's got a sub £200 price point and loads of features, plus some nice image quality thanks to the HD-SHQ shooting mode.

£230

Canon LEGRIA HF S10 review

The big trends in hi-def camcorders right now are incredibly compact bodies and low, low prices. Canon’s LEGRIA HF S10 has neither of those things, choosing instead to offer the triple whammy of Full HD video, complete creative control via manual modes and, thanks to 32GB storage and an SD slot, the possibility of 24 hours of movie recording.

Not that it’s a lardy heavyweight by any stretch – the HF S10 is an intelligently laid out HD model that’s sure to suit moviemakers who want a sturdy, stable and durable filming partner. From the contoured mode dial at the back of the camcorder to the custom key next to the lens – used for controlling a multitude of modes, including focus, exposure and audio levels – the quality is impressively high.

Perfect storage solutions
‘Dual flash memory’ isn’t a Canon-only concept. All the leading manufacturers offer models with internal memory and removable media storage, for example Panasonic’s HDC-TM300 and Sony’s HDR-X105 – it’s simply a very practical shooting solution.

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The HF S10’s 32GB internal storage is enough for over 12 hours in its 1440x1080, 5Mbps, mode. Combine this with SD-card recording and you can double that figure.

However, you won’t really want to languish at this resolution when you see what the camcorder’s capable of in its 1920x1080 24Mbps top resolution.

Manual mastery
In fact, it’s when you untether the HF S10 from auto and start playing with its extensive and detailed menu that you begin to see its potential.

As well as manual settings for focus, exposure and white balance, there’s a 25p progressive mode to recreate the look of film and a range of automatic exposure settings for different shooting situations including pro-focused options like aperture and shutter priority.

For that added professional touch, a zebra-pattern warning highlights over-exposed areas of your shot so you can manually correct them. And if you’re looking for audio excellence, an external microphone socket and headphone output equals exceptional control over your finished masterpiece.

Terminals allowing you to connect to an HDMI-equipped TV or a computer complete an impressive picture. Be aware, though, that the HDMI connection on the camcorder is mini-HDMI, so you’ll need to invest in a separate cable.

A grand finale
As you’d expect from such an impressively built camcorder, images are utterly compelling. Deep, rich and accurate colours are complemented by a very high level of detail. You’ll travel a long way to see anything better than this from a consumer camcorder – even its low-light performance doesn’t disappoint in the way most models do.

We did dig up a couple of grumbles (albeit small ones) in the lack of a viewfinder, which pro-moviemakers love, and in a small amount of picture noise on faster pans. But ultimately those niggles don’t really effect an end result that’s so impressive and satisfying that you’ll soon be storyboarding your debut movie.

Canon PowerShot G10

Canon

Vitals: 14 megapixels, 5x optical zoom, 76mm LCD screen, wide-angle lens. Pros: Includes a sack-full of features you'd be happy to find on an SLR. Takes great quality shots, including good low-light images. Cons: Images can be a little noisy. Burst mode is sluggish. Price: £385 CNET rating: 8.7

Casio Exilim Pro EX-FH20

Casio

Vitals: 9 megapixels, 20x optical zoom, 76mm LCD screen, wide-angle lens. Pros: Super fast - the FH20 can take up to 40 still shots per second. It has an excellent zoom and a 26mm wide-angle lens. Cons: The camera can't be used for a couple of seconds after shooting a burst of images. Price: £340 CNET rating: 8.5

Lamborghini 8800 Sirocco from Nokia

The Lamborghini Nokia 8800 Sirocco is another special edition, like the previously launch Aston Martin branded Sirocco. It will ultimately be a standard 8800 Sirocco but with the addition of the famous Lamborghini logo engraved on the font and the back, plus ball bearings from the auto company to in the slider phone mechanism. The Lamborghini phone will be a limited edition with only 500 being made. It will also feature Lamborghini graphics as wallpapers, screensavers, ringtones, and even has a short documentary video about the Lamborghini.

Sony Ericsson Black Diamond

Apparently the Black Diamond will be available in 2007, not from Sony Ericsson but by a company called VIPN. Initially only 5 unique numered pieces will be available for the unbelievable price of, wait for it… $300,000.

With regards to the specifications, don’t expect anything remarkable for your money. It will have Quad-band with Wi-Fi, an Intel 400Mhz processor running windows mobile 5, and a touch sensitive 2″ screen. It will also include internal memory of 128mb and will come with a 2Gb SD card for external storage, plus a respectable 4 Megapixel camera.

The designer Jaren Goh has used some pretty impressive materials for the build, featuring titane with polycarbonate, mirror-finish cladding and diamonds.

Goldvish “Le million”

A PR stunt it may be, and they surely can’t be expecting to sell any, but the Goldvish “Le million” is officially the most expensive mobile phone in the world, according the Guiness Books of Records. There’s even been talk of a $1.3million phone, but this has fewer diamonds than the Goldvish so I can’t see where the extra expense comes from! The “Le million” is a one off, featuring a blinding 120 carats worth of VVS-1 grade diamonds, according to designer Emmanuel Gueit. If $1 million is out of your price range. the Geneva-based Goldvish also offer several other diamond-encrusted 18k gold models in your choice of rose, yellow, or white, starting at a much more reasonable $25,600 (£13,837).

Xbox 360 Premium Console with 20GB Hard Drive

Product Description

Xbox 360 puts you at the center of the most exciting games and entertainment experiences on earth. Xbox 360 not only has the best, highest-rated games, and the most robust title library, but it also offers access to the industry-leading Xbox LIVE service and tailored digital entertainment experiences that revolve around you.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1591 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Silver/Grey
• Brand: Microsoft
• Model: B4J-00001
• Platform: Xbox
• Dimensions: 3.27" h x 12.17" w x 10.16" l, 8.00 pounds

Features

• All games are High-Definition -- supports 16 - 9, 720p or 1080i with anti-aliasing
• Detachable, Upgradeable 20GB hard drive
• Supports Memory Units starting at 64MB
• 12x Dual-Layer DVD-ROM
• 512MB internal memory (700 MHz GDDR3 RAM)

New iMac

PC Gadgets
The all-new, all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer into a beautifully thin design. Available in 20- and 24-inch widescreen models, it includes built-in wireless, Mac OS X, and the new iLife ’08. So within minutes of opening the box, you’ll be doing everything from sharing photos to creating movies to building websites. And it starts at just $1199.

Apple MacBook Air Laptop

Apple MacBook Air MB003LL/A 13.3" Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive)
1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4 MB shared L2 Cache
2 GB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 80 GB 4200 rpm parallel ATA hard drive
USB 2.0 port, a headphone jack, and a micro-DVI port that supports DVI, VGA, composite, and S-video output
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible, built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT LED backlit display, 1280 x 800 resolution; Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

Garmin nuvi 750 Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin nüvi 700 series combines the high-end features of its nüvi 600s with the integrated antenna and slim form factor it introduced with the entry-level nüvi 200s. What this means is that, as with the 600s, you'll get a gorgeous widescreen display, text-to-speech functionality that gives spoken directions with real street names, an integrated FM traffic information receiver, an MP3 player, a photo viewer, and an FM transmitter that will play all the nüvi's audio, including voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle's stereo system, but that, despite their impressive array of features, the 700s slip easily into a pocket. All of the nüvi 700s come pre-loaded with maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The nüvi 760 and 770 add Bluetooth capability for hands-free calling. The nüvi 770 adds maps for Europe.
garmin nuvi navigation

Panavise 809 CCTV Camera Window Mount

The Panavise 809 CCTV Camera Window Mount allows you to mount virtually any device that weighs up to three pounds via T-slot, or 0.25-20 stud screw-style mounting. Perfect for anything from CCTV cameras where you can't employ a permanent installation, to MP3 players for your car, the Panavise 809 utilizes an easy-to-use suction pad system to mount on virtually any surface that is flat, smooth or non-porous. This unit has two hinge points that allow you to achieve almost any angle you require with your mobile electronic device, and measures 5.5 x 13 x 3 inches (W x D x H) in dimension.

Customer Review: Works well off-road

This mount is use to mount my Canon HF10 to the front windshield of my Jeep Rubicon so I can video tape my exploits on the trails. I have used it twice and so far the camera has stayed in place over some very rough terrain. The only think I would change would be a way to add a quick disconnect to allow me to remove and reinstall the camera quickly.

Customer Review: Great!

It works. It feels sturdy. I'm using it to mount my camera to the roof of my car (a 1992 Jeep Cherokee) and the camera does not move when driving. Bumps in the road don't make the camera wobble. No problems, recommend 100%.

Cool Gadget 512MB MP4/MP3 Watch with Voice Recording & 1.5-Inch OLED Screen

Cool Gadget Watch with Voice Recording

512 MB MP4/MP3 Player Watch with 1.5-inch OLED Screen (Orange) General Features:
Orange design Fully functional digital watch 1.5-inch OLED true color screen 260 K color screen
2.5 mm jack for headphones Plays videos in full color on 128 x 128 pixel screen Impressive crisp, br
Plays MP3 and WMA music Displays digital photos in JPG format Voice recording with built-in microph
Flash memory can be used as removable PC data storage You can view the watch or a picture while list

The cool gadget everyone's been waiting for!This is a digital watch with a 1.5-inch full color video screen. You can watch MP4 videos and listen to MP3 music on your watch. This amazing watch also allows you to browse your digital pictures! The thin profile and comfortable rubber click watchstrap make this the most comfortable MP4 wrist watch available today! 512 MB of storage space for MP3/4's and pictures!

Ion iTTUSB Turntable USB Record

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! See the first USB turntable for converting your old vinyls directly to CD or MP3 with the included recording software (No special drivers needed!). It includes Audacity software for Mac/PC for recording and a trial of Bias Soundsoap 2 for cleaning and restoring vinyl quality. In addition, the ION iTTUSB turntable also has line level output for connecting to any home stereo with CD or auxiliary (AUX) inputs. It is compatible with any software that supports USB audio input sound cards. CD with Mac/PC recording software 33 1/3 and 45 RPM. Adjustable Anti-Skating control for increased stereo balancing High speed vinyl recording Line level RCA outputs 1/8 stereo line input so you can digitize music from cassettes or other sources Computer Requirements - PC running Windows 98, 2000, or XP / Mac running OS9 or greater / One available USB port Set-up required to mount turntable and adjust tone-arm

Cheap Apple iPod nano 4 GB Silver (3rd Generation)

Apple iPod nano 4 GB Silver (3rd Generation)
An anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. Five eye-catching colors. A larger, brighter display with the most pixels per inch of any Apple display, ever. iPod nano stirs up visual effects from the outside in.

And it'll wow you for hours. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. All that staying power and a wafer-thin, 6.5-mm profile makes iPod nano one small big attraction.

Cover Flow
If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod nano, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.

In addition to listening to music you can now enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. View iPod nano dimensions.

The iPod nano comes in a host of exciting new colors.

Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on one charge. View larger.

Music
Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume, navigate songs, browse in Cover Flow, or explore the Music menu by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its bright color display.

Movies
Buy movies from the iTunes Store and you can sync them to your iPod nano to watch anywhere, anytime. Up to 5 hours of video playback means you can watch two movies back to back. And for your viewing pleasure, the 320-by-240-pixel display--with a whopping 204 pixels per inch--is 65 percent brighter than before.

TV Shows
There's always something good on iPod nano. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store, buy them for just $1.99 each, then sync them to your iPod nano. Watch last night's episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and play a pocket-size marathon.

Podcasts
The iTunes Store features thousands of free video and audio podcasts, including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano. You can even play video podcasts on TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.

Audiobooks
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks--including exclusives like the entire Harry Potter series--so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. iPod nano even recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place.

Games
Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod nano comes with three games--Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike--and you can download more from the iTunes Store for $4.99 each. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. And all of them look great on the 2-inch color display.

Photos
iPod nano holds up to 7,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails. To see a photo full screen, click the center button. You can even view your photo slideshows--complete with music and transitions--on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.

Extras
Calendars, contacts, and a screen lock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the world clock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose different clocks for cities all over the world. For workouts, use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times.

Awesome

I got his for my wife. And all I can say is that this product is awesome. We were looking at the 4th generation, but it is no-way near the performance or flexibility that 3rd generation product has. And that to at the discounted price !!

Never Received

I never received the correct item ordered. I received two different, incorrect ones and could never receive any contact from whom I was trying to make the purchase. I eventually received a refund through the Amazon.

Nike + iPod Sports Kit

Nike + iPod Sports Kit - NA0001-101
Transform your iPod nano into a personal workout coach with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. This wireless sensor and receiver combination works exclusively with your Nike+ shoes and iPod nano to give you real-time feedback during workouts and let you track your performance on your Mac or PC. Comes with: Wireless sensor for Nike+ shoes; Wireless receiver for iPod nano; Printed documentation. Requirements: iPod nano; Nike+ shoes; iPod nano software v1.2 and iTunes 6.0.5 (available via free download); A Mac with a USB 2.0 port and Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later; or a PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows 2000 (SP4) or XP Home or Professional (SP2); Internet access and a free Nike.com account.

Customer Review: Awesome

It's just great. It just is.
Heads up: don't use the pouch on the same foot every time if you have very lite shoes.

Customer Review: Incredible Product

If you are a runner so matter what level you are - you will love having this as a partner! It will help keep you motivated and will keep track of how you are doing! The best part of this is that when you sync it up with your Ipod it will send the info from your runs and upload the results to Nike+ site. The other thing I love about the Nike+ site is that you can create challenges to compete with friends, family and people all over the world to help keep you motivated as well!

Palm Pre Definitely Coming to Verizon: Report

A report from TheStreet.com earlier this week stated that Verizon was snubbing the Palm Pre, which would have dealt a major blow to Palm's comeback chances. Other analysts disagreed with the initial report, and we not appear to have confirmation that the Palm Pre is coming to Verizon after all.

According to the report by BGR, their contacts say that Verizon is indeed taking the device.

In reality, I'd be more likely to say Palm webOS is coming to Verizon; although it would be simple to port the Pre from one CDMA carrier (Sprint) to another, it could be the Pixi that's coming to Verizon rather than the Pre. At any rate, this report jives with statements I've seen as well, that some webOS device of some type will be coming to Verizon in Q1, 2010.

Now about all that lost money for people bailing on Palm after TheStreet.com's report ...

Palm Pre Now Available For As Low as $79

While Palm has seen its share of good news, and bad news over the last few days, it's hard to judge this news. The Palm Pre is as low as $79 (including rebate) or $99 (sans rebate), and that's as much as another $70 cut in price.

While a lower price might mean still more purchases of Palm's first webOS device, why the price drops? The price had already been cut from $199 to $149 after the announcement of the Palm Pixi, so why cut it more? Desperation?

Wal-Mart, with a $100 rebate from Let's Talk, is selling the Pre for $79 (with a new two-year contract). The rebate comes in the form of a LetsTalk Visa Prepaid Card; it appears this only applies to new customers as well.

Meanwhile, Amazon.com has the Palm Pre for $99. No rebate required, and less risky. How many of you have tried to get a rebate and then had it rejected for what appeared to be a lame reason? Right.

Another possible reason for the cuts? Sprint may know that its exclusivity on the Palm Pre is ending and may want to try to sign up as many subacribers as possible as soon as possible.