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So Firefox 1.5 is available now, and every Firefox user is excited about the upgrade. If you are running a Mac, you should check out the Firefox versions which are optimized for your specific processor. I have been running the G5 optimized version for a couple of days now, and the difference is certainly apparent. It is more stable and responsive than the official 1.5 Mac OS X release.
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This product really was a pleasant surprise. Most of the things we review at Gear Live are gadgets with interesting or fun gimmicks that make them must-haves or horrible failures. The thing about the SLEEPTRACKER is that it doesn’t provide anything “fun” or “cool” per se. Instead, they have developed a product that actually improves your quality of life. Waking up fully energized on a daily basis is just amazing. It is almost as if there is no lost time, and you just want to seize the day. The product did exactly what it said it would do, and because of that, it gets our highest honor. This one comes very highly recommended. Check out our full review of the SLEEPTRACKER here.
Product: SLEEPTRACKER Watch
Price: $149
WIN IT!: Wanna win a SLEEPTRACKER watch? Just head on over to our Holiday Giveaway Forum Thread for details! One reader will walk away with a SLEEPTRACKER watch courtesy of Innovative Sleep Solutions and Gear Live Media!
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Check out what just might officially be the absolute coolest USB peripheral devised for the purposes of world domination. These USB air darts can be controlled with a mouse, and are compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. Now that’s cool. Get yours from Marks & Spencer for £19.50 - about $33.50 USD for us stateside types.
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Latest Gear Live Videos
Man Tries To Steal iPod With Homebrew Bar Code
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Internet, Portable Audio / Video,
You know, you have just go to chuckle at criminals that are so obvious that they essentially get themselves caught red-handed. Case in point: Jonathan Baldino. This guy created a bar code on his home computer which would ring up as a pair of $4.99 headphones, and went to Target. He attached it to a $150 iPod shuffle, went to the register, and paid $4.99 for the MP3 player. Target Security apprehended him before he was able to exit. Why? Well, last month he used a similar scheme to pay $24.99 for a $249.99 iPod - and got away with it. Since then, Target knew to watch out for him. His plea to the police is the best part:
“I will NEVER EVER DO THIS EVER AGAIN and I am once more terribly sorry,” Baldino wrote in a statement for police. “Please let me go for I am terribly sorry!!! I’m only a kid! Help me out. I just want to go home. I did this not knowing of the serious penalty that lies behind it. Please! Please! Please!”
That is just too bad, isn’t it?
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GameDr. Excelerator Motorized UMD Cartridge Cleaner
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Video Games,
We like the GameDr. Motorized UMD Cartridge Cleaner because it is simple to use, and it provides a nice solution to the difficult task of cleaning your PSP discs. For $20 USD, this ultra-portable stocking stuffer cleans dust, dirt, and fingerprints from your UMD discs in a very ingenious way. The UMD hooks on to the cleaner using a magnet, and a piece of cloth aligns perfectly into the notch on the underside of any UMD game or movie. We put up a video, which you can see above, so you can see how it looks in motion.
PRODUCT: GameDr. Excelerator Motorized UMD Cartridge Cleaner for Sony PSP
PRICE: $20 USD
WIN IT!: Wanna win a Motorized UMD Cartridge Cleaner of your own? Just head on over to our Holiday Giveaway Forum Thread for details! One reader will walk away with a UMD Cleaner.
The Gear Live 2005 Holiday Gift & Giveaway Guide: Win It Edition
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Announcements, Features,
It’s that time of year again, and Gear Live is here to help you make the purchase to geek out those you love. Oh, and we will have everyone on your list covered, from the spouse, to the kids, to the parents, to the person you are forced to buy a gift for because you just know they will be buying you one. We have collected some of the better items we have seen over the past year, along with a few new ones, in putting this years guide together.
Oh - one other special treat. We will be giving away many of the items featured in this year’s list. Think of it as our gift to you. It goes like this: If an item is up for grabs, we will let you know within that post. If you want it, you will be asked to make a post on
our forum
in the appropriate area. You are allowed to enter for only one gift, so you must choose wisely - the more people that are going for the same gift, the less likely you are to walk away with it.Enjoy, and have a happy and safe holiday!
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The SCOTTeVEST Milan and Rodeo Technology Enabled Jackets
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Wearables,
While it is expensive, the SCOTTeVEST Milan makes a huge statement that justifies its price of entry. This jacket is the top of the line in portable entertainment gear. Unlike all the gadgets you will be carrying around, this piece of technology doesn’t make you look like a geek. Instead, we received numerous compliments on how great the jacket looked at our recent Mind Camp event. Think of it as the ultimate carrying case for any portable you own. That being said, remember that we have a coupon code for 20% off all SCOTTeVEST orders through December 25th, 2005. If you spring for the Milan, that will get you $90 off with free shipping. Just head on over to the Milan product page to pick one out, and use coupon code “GEARLIVE” during checkout to get your discount. You can check out our full review here.
Product: SCOTTeVEST Milan
Price: $450 - $360 using coupon code GEARLIVE
Now, if you just can’t afford the Milan, the next best thing would be the SCOTTeVEST Rodeo. It is almost a carbon copy of the slick Milan, but in walnut-colored microsuede. This one has 39 pockets, and has all of the new SCOTTeVEST 4.0 features, such as the Detachable Cargo Cache Plus, and tons of magnetic closures, as well as the patented Personal Area Network. The SCOTTeVEST Rodeo is an affordable $199 USD - or just $159 after using our coupon code during checkout.
Product: SCOTTeVEST Rodeo
Price: $199 - $159 using coupon code GEARLIVE
WIN IT!: Wanna win a SCOTTeVEST Rodeo of your own? Just head on over to our Holiday Giveaway Forum Thread for details! One reader will walk away with a SCOTTeVEST Rodeo jacket.
The SCOTTeVEST 237D jacket is meant to be worn 237 days out of the year. Like other SCOTTeVEST jackets, the 237D comes with tons of pockets - 33 to be exact. Like all SCOTTeVEST products that we’ve reviewed in the past, this one is built with quality standards. If you want something nice, but can’t afford the Milan or Rodeo, the 237D sells for just $159.99. Use our exclusive SCOTTeVEST coupon code “GEARLIVE” and you save $32, playing less than $130 USD. Not bad at all. The 237D is available in two colors: Stone and Olive.
Product: SCOTTeVEST 237D
Price: $159 - $137 using coupon code GEARLIVE
SCOTTeVEST Milan Leather Jacket Review
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Wearables, Features, Product Reviews,
SCOTTeVEST truly is Technology Enabled Clothing, as the company touts. Using this philosophy, SCOTTeVEST has developed a full line of clothing specially geared toward those who need to carry multiple gadgets but never had the pockets to do so. In the past, we have taken a look at their Three.0 Spring Jacket, Hidden Cargo Shorts, TEC T-Shirt, Classic Vest, Solar Jacket, Sport Coat, and Hidden Cargo Pants. Today, we take a look at what might be their best product to date - by far. At first glance, the Milan Leather Jacket is impressive. We put it through a full review after the jump.
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The Cure For iPod Scratches: The Invisible Shield
Posted by Oscar M. Cantu Categories: Accessories, Features, Portable Audio / Video, Product Reviews,
It’s no secret that the iPod is easily scratched and now with the introduction of the “nano black” iPods, scratches seem to find their way on these high priced devices even easier and more noticeable than ever before. So what do you do about it other than yell, fall to the floor and start crying? Shell out $24.95 for a protective covering that promises to keep your new toy shiny and scratch free. We were able to get one at the same time that we purchased a 60 GB black iPod and share our experience after the jump.
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Let Us Know Your Xbox Live Gamertag!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Internet, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,
With all of the new
fresh meat
people on Xbox Live with the release of the Xbox 360, we figured we would gather the Gamertags of the readers to make it easier to find people to add to your Friends List to play against on Live - and gloat to over your latest Gamer Points achievements. We have set up a thread on our forum where we would love for you to post your Gamertag. We will keep the list nice and tidy for you right at the top.
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