Gadgets

A Day To Be Thankful

November 23, 2006

Not just for all of our gadgets -- be they many and multiply! -- but for all of the many things that make our lives special and complete -- I'll leave the Thanksgiving list up to you.

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I've received multiple requests from my loyal blog readers for help in finding a GPS solution that works well for truckers. The problem with standard GPS solutions is that they were designed with regular vehicles in mind and not 18-wheelers or other large vehicles, including my beloved Garmin StreetPilot 2720. 18-wheelers often cannot go down certain roads or on certain highways due to restrictions, such as low underpasses. Using a standard GPS solution the mapping software typically doesn't allow you specify that you are driving a large truck.

Posted in GPS, Gadgets

OPPO Digital LT2007 20-inch LCD-TV DVD Combo Player Review

November 21, 2006

The OPPO Digital LT2007 20-inch LCD-TV DVD Combo Player is an interesting "combination" device, combining a 181-channel TV tuner, VGA input for PC/laptop video support, built-in DVD player, 5-in-1 USB Memory Card reader, component ports, built-in speakers, and a remote control -- all in a small, elegant, and stylish design that is perfectly suited for kitchens, dorms, dens, or other rooms with limited space. Oppo sent me a review unit to check out and put through the paces.

For my first test I inserted the DVD movie Cellular into the front-loading DVD slot. Similar to cars' in-dash DVD/CD players, the DVD player automatically "catches" the DVD disc as you insert it. Using the ultra-thin remote control, which actually uses a thin watch battery, I was able to easily navigate the DVD menus and start the movie.

Posted in Digital Cameras, Gadgets, Home Entertainment, MP3 Players & Digital Audio, Reviews, Technology and Science, Video Hardware & Software

Mossberg Makes It Easy

November 16, 2006

Confused by gadget babble?

(As from the Tower of Babel.)

Don't worry, be happy.

In today's Wall Street Journal, Walt Mossberg offers a lesson in decoding the tech language for gadget shoppers.

(Language should not be a barrier.)

(Just what we need as "the holiday shopping season" looms up ever larger ahead.)

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Boo Best Buy

November 16, 2006

Now we have news that Best Buy is reportedly forcing web sites that list their "Black Friday" sales to take down that information.

Remember that "Black Friday" is the big day-after-Thanksgiving- sale-day for all things gadgets -- actually all things period.

(I feel that Crazy Eddie urge coming on again. You know, the "insane prices" thing.)

Makes me want to burn my "Reward Zone" card ...

Oh and if you're looking for some Black Friday deals on Amazon, check this out!

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Friday-After-Thanksgiving-Sale/

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It's Alive! Mini Robopet (Nice for the Stocking ...)

November 10, 2006

Robopet, the most advanced interactive pet ever, is now available in a four-inch wind-up Mini Robopet version.

The perfect companion no matter where you go, the Mini Robopet has articulated legs, posable body and cool walking action.

Simply wind him up and let him go. No batteries required.

(How about that! You can even set up the Mini to "battle" other wind-up gadgets, like the famous walking -- and clacking -- set of teeth!)

MSRP: $14.95

The full-featured, remote-controlled big brother -- aka Robopet as noted above -- will set up back $89.95.

www.wowwee.com

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An Early Peak at 'Black Friday' Ads

November 8, 2006

In gadget-land, as in all of retailing, Black Friday is one heck of a day -- it's the day after Thanksgiving that signals the "official" start of the holiday shopping season.

(Although retailers like Wal-mart are already pushing the envelope with sale prices that used to be reserved for that special time only ...)

Black Friday is also the day that retailers love to fill their stores early -- why else would there be 5:00 AM specials on that day for early birds (and those that haven't gone to sleep yet)?

For those of us who can't wait for the nice four-color printed flyers ("circulars") to show up in our mail box or paper and instead want a sneak peek at those ads, a number of web sites, like Black Friday 2006, have sprung up.

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Linksys CIT310 Phone for Yahoo Messenger

November 8, 2006

Linksys has partnered with Yahoo! to offer a new dual-mode cordless phone called the Linksys Dual-Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice (CIT310). Linksys sent me a review unit to check out and put through the paces. Similar to the Linksys CIT200 Skype phone I reviewed, the Linksys Yahoo Messenger CIT310 gives you low-cost PSTN Outbound calling using VoIP and FREE voice calling to your Yahoo Messenger buddies.

Posted in Gadgets, Mobile Phones, Reviews, VoIP, Wireless

Slower Gadget Sales This Holiday?

November 6, 2006

The gadgets sooth sayers (also known as industry analysts) are predicting slower growth in holiday electronics sales, according to a report in the Houston Chronicle.

(Can you believe that?)

The sayers note that consumer electronics sales will continue to grow, but not at the pace of previous years.

(Well, the NYSE and "the market" like slow growth.)

The reason: Price drops and the maturing of some gadgets.

Still, the Consumer Electronics Association predicts consumers will spend approximately $200 each on "electronics gifts."

What's going to be under your tree (or other appropriate holiday symbol)?

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Garmin Wins Dutch Lawsuit Brought by TomTom

November 2, 2006

Garmin has today received a decision of the District Court in The Hague, Netherlands denying the preliminary injunction sought by TomTom International B.V. in preliminary relief proceedings alleging infringement by Garmin of a European registered design owned by TomTom. The court also ordered TomTom to pay Garmin's 37,000 euros to cover attorney fees for defending the preliminary relief proceedings. I own a Garmin 2720 myself, but have used TomTom in the past and like both products.

Posted in GPS, Gadgets

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Gadgets

A Day To Be Thankful

GPS for truckers

OPPO Digital LT2007 20-inch LCD-TV DVD Combo Player Review

Mossberg Makes It Easy

Boo Best Buy

It's Alive! Mini Robopet (Nice for the Stocking ...)

An Early Peak at 'Black Friday' Ads

Linksys CIT310 Phone for Yahoo Messenger

Slower Gadget Sales This Holiday?

Garmin Wins Dutch Lawsuit Brought by TomTom