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Apple Macbook Air Laptop: Worth $1799?

I’ve been seriously considering getting a Mac, but the prices have always been more than I want to pay for the computing power offered. That’s not to say I haven’t used Macs - I have, since the 80s. I love them, but I won’t yet commit the $$ just to be fashionable. Computers don’t need […]

Super Energized Laptop Batteries Coming?

Laptop batteries that last a day on one charge? Silicon nanowires might be just what Lithium Ion batteries need to be ten times better. Researchers found that such improved batteries can last up to forty hours. Unfortunately, it’ll be a couple of years until these batteries become commercially available. [C|net]

Sound Asleep Pillow: Music To Your Ears

Do you enjoy listening to music as you drift off, but hate your sore ears in the morning? I need noise to sleep, but always get myself tangled up in the cords. The Sound Asleep Pillow allows you to hook up your MP3 player, iPod or other music player and listen to the music […]

Belated Christmas Gift: An iPod Nano

My cousin got an iPod Nano for Christmas, and her sister let me look at it. It all boils down to this: I want one. The Nanos are sleek, slim and pretty. They’ll play up to five hours of video or 24 hours of audio on a single charge.
You can also download TV shows […]

Odd But Useful Gadget: The Rechargeable Light Bulb

I hate when the power goes out, especially if it’s for a long period of time. The worst part is, obviously, going to the bathroom. Bathroom just aren’t designed to be efficient in the dark. Now, there’s a gadget that’ll help with that problem: the rechargeable light bulb.
The rechargeable light bulb will […]

Charging Station: The Electronic Gizmo Charger

Looking for a gift idea: to suggest to someone else for yourself or for another person? Consider the charging station from KangaRoom. This little thing can charge up to three phones, iPods, MP3s or PDAs at a time. That means that not only do you have fewer plugs occupied, but you risk losing fewer […]

The Nikon D40: Anyone Can Use It

Consider the Nikon D40 for your newest digital camera. Nikon recently tested the D40 by giving it to several people in Georgetown, SC to prove than anyone can take good pictures with their camera. Here’s why:
It’s lightweight, so it’s easy to carry around all day, with the thickness cameras need for steady pictures. The […]

Digital Picture Frames: Who Ever Thought A Picture Frame Could Be Cool?

With today’s new technology, anything can be cool: alarm clocks and even picture frames. Digital picture frames take a memory card from digital cameras and display the pictures. Some can store the pictures so you can return the card to the camera, and some also have storage for music to accompany the pictures.
Do you […]

Need a New Camera? Check Out the Polaroid T737

Christmas is a great time of year to buy a camera. Not only are prices down, but it’s useful: the whole family’s together, everyone looks nice, and you get to capture those precious moments.
The Polaroid T737 digital camera is just one of the amazing cameras available this season. Features include a 3″ bright colored LCD […]

SmartScan Biometric Keyless Entry System: Forgetting Your Keys Is No Problem

Do you have a tendency to forget or lose your keys? I do. Or maybe you’re always fumbling for your keys. Either way, the Smartscan Biometric Keyless entry system could help solve your problem.
This $190 lock recognizes your fingerprint - and the fingerprints of up to 50 others. And, it’s still a deadbolt, so […]