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Nextar T30 Portable Media Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Nextar doesn’t just say GPS these days. They have released the T30, a multi-media machine with a 3.5-inch TFT color display, a built-in 4GB memory, and an SDcard slot that supports up to 2GB. Play your tunes and movies, view photos, listen to FM, or record your own voice. At a size of 4.1 x 2.9 x 0.5-inches, the versatile PMP has a built-in Li-ion battery and comes with a price of ~$99.99 at most retailers.
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HP iPaq 914 unboxing gallery
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cell Phones, Features, Handhelds, Microsoft,
We are in the middle of reviewing the HP iPaq 914 Business Messenger Windows Mobile smartphone, but as always, we had to be sure to hit you with a full unboxing experience first. If this product is new to you, the 914 is loaded with all sorts of connectivity features, as it supports tri-band HSDPA, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, and integrated GPS. It also features a nice, full QWERTY keyboard, along with a scrolling click wheel.
Anyhoo, we’ve got a slew of images for you to drool over while we finish up the review. Check them out in our HP iPaq 914 unboxing gallery.
HP iPaq 914 unboxing gallery
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Say goodbye to your old virtual pet. Bio.Genica has created Genpets, which are bioengineered genetic animals. They use Zygote Micro Injection to combine DNA, then put it into the little creepy critters. Each “fetus” has a microchip embedded to control and monitor life functions. It comes packed with its own heart monitor and Fresh Strip to better gauge its state while hibernating. Choose between 1 and 3-year models and 7 personality types that learn and adapt at prices starting at € 350 (~$550.00,) if the video doesn’t leave you feeling like you just don’t want to go there. If you do, we suggest you read their FAQs page and that should do the trick.
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Jawbone Offers Lawbreakers Discounts
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Smartphones, Hot Deals, Portable Audio / Video,
If you live in one of those states that has a Hands Free Law and have already been busted, Jawbone is offering a $20.00 discount. What a clever promotion! Their theory is that “having a conversation shouldn’t be a crime.” You simply put in the state that caught you and the ticket number and your price is lowered. Available in black or gold, the Jawbone, with NoiseAssassin technology, separates speech from ambient noise. It comes with a wall charger, USB cable, 3 earbuds, and 4 earloops for $109.00 after the discount.
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Ion-Audio VCR 2 PC Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Cameras, Home Entertainment, Movies,
Time to phase out those old VHS tapes? Ion-Audio’s VCR 2 PC is a clever way to do just that. Hook it up to your USB port and the included EZ VHS Converter software allows you to burn them to DVD, so that you can watch them on your PC, PSP, or iPod. You can also connect your VHS, VHS-C, or 8mm camcorder via the front panel jacks to save anything on them. After you have finished creating your digital library, the VCR 2 PC doubles as a player. You can find them for $249.99.
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Think you have the next idea for a successful startup Internet company? Maybe it’s time to attend a Startup Weekend. This grueling 54 hour event hooks up the most creative to get together and come up with a company, including the product, marketing, and revenue models. There are several scheduled around the U.S. and other locations, such as Boston, NYC, San Francisco, and Hamburg, Germany. Sign up to attend or simply watch the ones that can, do. Check out their site to see their itinerary and what projects have come out of past brainstorming sessions.
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Optical Solar Messenger Bag
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video,
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Creative has launched their new ZEN Mozaic. Features include a 1.8-inch TFT LCD display, a built-in speaker, FM tuner with 32 preset stations, and microphone. The 79.5 x 40 x 12.8 player weighs 43g supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM 10 and Audible (Format 4) and JPEG. Each one is has their Creative Centrale application for media management. Choose between several colors and sizes of 2GB for $99.00, 4GB for $129.00, and 8GB $169.00. As usual, the company also has available various accessories to go with the PMP.
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