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Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Posted by apocalypto on November 30, 2009

Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator combines the thin profile and attractive price point of other nüvi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names and a wide screen that lets you see more of what’s around you as you drive. Garmin’s line on the device is that, “the nüvi 260W gives consumers the most sought-after navigation features, while eliminating many of the premium add-ons. The result is a PND that simply gets you from point A to point B – reliably, efficiently, and with style.”

As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface.

Garmin nüvi 260W Portable GPS Navigator Technical Detail:

- Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches ; 2.5 pounds
- GPS system preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
- 4.3-inch touchscreen display with 2D/3D mapping perspective
- Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance and text to speech
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot
- Includes JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more

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Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

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Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL

Posted by apocalypto on November 30, 2009

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. It has a dramatic, polished anodized aluminum finish and a larger screen. The new Genius Mixes feature acts as your personal DJ, automatically searching your iTunes library, then making mixes you’ll love. Take iPod nano anywhere and the new Pedometer counts your steps. Also making its debut: a built-in FM radio with two amazing features–iTunes Tagging and Live Pause. So the world’s most popular music player now has more to play with.

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (5th Generation) Technical Details:

- Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.8 x 4.1 inches ; 4.8 ounces
- 8 GB capacity for 2,000 songs, 7,000 photos, or 8 hours of video
- Up to 24 hours of music playback or 5 hours of video playback when fully charged
- 2.2-inch color TFT display with 240 x 376 pixel resolution
- Supports AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV audio formats; H.264 and MPEG-4 video formats

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Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL

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Razor A Kick Scooter

Posted by apocalypto on November 15, 2009

Razor A Kick Scooter is a handy little ride for kids and teens alike. Though it’ll never replace the internal combustion engine, the scooter will get your child from point A to point B much quicker than on foot alone, and requires just a few scoots of one’s shoes in the process. Plus, it’s a blast to use, as your progeny will likely attest.

The Razor A is built of aircraft-grade aluminum, a sturdy material that holds up to use and abuse through the years. Its T-tube and deck, meanwhile, fold up into a compact footprint, so riders can fit the scooter inside a bag or carry it at their side when riding isn’t appropriate (it weighs around 6 pounds). And thanks to the 98mm inline-style urethane wheels, ABEC 5 bearings, and patented rear fender brake, riders will always feel smooth and in control when kicking along the sidewalk.

Recommended for ages 5 and older, the Razor A will support a rider up to 143 pounds. It’s also backed by a six-month warranty. For the next step up, try the Razor A2 Scooter.

Razor A Kick Scooter Specifications:

- Scooter material: Aircraft-grade aluminum tube and deck
- Wheel size: 98mm
- Wheel bearings: ABEC-5
- Brakes: Rear fender
- Allen wrench: 5mm (not included)
- Handlebar height: 33 inches (wheel to handlebar)
- Weight: 6 pounds
- Maximum rider weight: 143 pounds
- Suspension: No
- Wheelie bar: No
- Kickstand: No
- Folded dimensions: 23.75 x 4 x 7.25 inches

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Razor A Kick Scooter

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Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor

Posted by apocalypto on November 15, 2009

Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor combines form and function. This combination running partner and personal trainer is designed for athletes of all levels. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance.

The super-sensitive GPS tracks your every move, even working on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. The heart device monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts Auto Pause pauses and resumes training timer GPS features – GPS with high-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture Wireless communication between system devices via ANT protocol Display Size(WxH) – 1.3 x 0.8 (33 x 20.3 mm) Lap Memory – 1,000 laps Rechargeable internal lithium ion battery – lasts 10 hours (typical use) Waterproof – Submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins. Alerts – Time, distance, pace and heart rate Physical Size(WxHxD) – 2.1 x. 7 x 2.7 (53.3 x 17.8 x 68.6 mm) Weight – 2.72 oz. (77 g)

Heart rate monitor features – Transmission Range – approximately 3m (9.8ft) 3V CR2032 battery – lasts 3 years (1 hour per day) Physical size(WxHxD) – 13.7 x 1.4 x 0.5 (348 x 35.6 x 12.7 mm) Weight -. 74 oz (21 grams).

Garmin has smartly given the 305 a simple button layout and the buttons have a nice tactile feel with good pressure response. The right side houses the menu selection and enter buttons, while the left houses a power/backlight button and a mode button. This simple and elegant solution is a big improvement over the sometimes confusing button functionality of previous Forerunners.

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Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor

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BlueAnt Supertooth Light Bluetooth Speakerphone (White)

Posted by apocalypto on November 14, 2009

Stylish in design, easy to use and with no installation requirements, the new BlueAnt Supertooth Light offers the latest in sun-visor mounted hands-free speakerphone technology. The BlueAnt Supertooth Light delivers all the latest technology employing the brand new Clear Voice Capture (CVC) Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) to help achieve its outstanding audio qualities.

The BlueAnt Supertooth Light uses real-time audio to process any echo or background noise resulting in the improvement of the sound quality of the user’s voice regardless of whether the car is stationery or travelling at high speed. It also adjusts sound levels to compensate for loud engine noise or external noise created when the windows are wound down. Easily mounted on the car’s sun-visor, the BlueAnt Supertooth Light can be paired with up to five devices, supports voice dial activation, redial and call reject and also has a retractable sliding microphone.

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BlueAnt Supertooth Light Bluetooth Speakerphone (White)

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Targus Digital TG-BGD40 Battery Grip for Nikon D40/D40x/D60

Posted by apocalypto on November 14, 2009

Targus Digital TG-BGD40 Battery Grip for Nikon D40/D40x/D60 will hold either two Nikon batteries or six AA’s. That’s nice for times of travel, if your Nikon batteries can’t be recharged for any reason. And of course this Targus grip gives you a full size camera, when you need one.

Technical Details:

- Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.5 x 5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
- Holds 2 EN-EL9 batteries or 6 AA batteries
- Double-length shooting time
- Vertical shutter release

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Targus Digital TG-BGD40 Battery Grip for Nikon D40/D40x/D60

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Targus TG-BGXTI Battery Grip for Canon Rebel XT/XTi

Posted by apocalypto on November 14, 2009

Targus TG-BGXTI Battery Grip for Canon Rebel XT/XTi has no wobble when mounted, and all the controls work with no hassle. The rubber grip is actually more positive than the one on the camera, felling very snug and comfortable. The wheel and shutter release don’t feel quite as positive as the ones on the camera, but not in any way that will cause issues.

This battery grip is just as good as the original canon without the high price. Made very solid.

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Targus TG-BGXTI Battery Grip for Canon Rebel XT/XTi

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Canon PIXMA MX860 Wireless All-In-One Photo Printer

Posted by apocalypto on November 12, 2009

Canon PIXMA MX860 Wireless All-In-One Photo Printer lets you print from any room in your home and boasts incredible 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi with 1pl and a 5 individual ink tank system. A built-in, fully integrated 35-sheet Auto Document Feeder means fast copying or scanning of your originals so you can tend to other tasks while the printer is at work. Its built-in Auto Duplex Printing prints 2-sided documents without having to manually flip the pages. Additionally, various security features like password protected PDF’s means you can feel safe about the creation and distribution of your most confidential files.

A Super G3 High-speed Fax along with networkable Ethernet means every aspect of your business can run as efficiently as possible. Thanks to Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology your copies will maintain the integrity of the original while you produce remarkable scans with 4800 dpi. With computer-less printing capabilities via compatible memory cards, PictBridge and optional Bluetooth your images are easy to view with a 2.5 inch LCD. Its versatile feature set also makes for a top-of-the-line photo lab so all of your printing needs are met in one machine that can virtually fit anywhere whether you’re on a PC or Mac.

Auto Image Fix technology in PIXMA MX860 is perfect for your home photo lab as it automatically categorizes your images into one of five types – Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Snapshot with Scenery, and Snapshot with Night Scenery – then applies optimal image correction. For instance, it will automatically brighten faces that are backlit and under-exposed, and correct color cast to help ensure more accurate skin tones to help you produce gorgeous images.

Be free of the wires that bind you. With Canon PIXMA MX860 Wireless All-In-One Photo Printer you can print wirelessly from any Wi-Fi enabled computer while you’re in another room. And built-in Ethernet lets you connect to a home or office network, with connected computers sharing the power of this versatile machine, each being able to display the printer’s status at any moment.

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Canon PIXMA MX860 Wireless All-In-One Photo Printer

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Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom

Posted by apocalypto on November 11, 2009

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Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom

Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder packs tons of excitement and high-quality imaging power into its small, lightweight body. Capture vividly colored, realistically detailed high definition video and photos with a Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer, 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, and Canon’s latest DIGIC DV III Image Processor. The VIXIA HF200 allows you to record at up to 24Mbps, the highest bitrate in AVCHD format, for the highest quality image.

With the VIXIA HF200, you’ll enjoy the convenience of recording to removable SDHC memory cards. You’ll also love shooting with the user friendly layout, and the ability to switch seamlessly between shooting video and photos.

The Canon VIXIA HF200 is packed with innovative new features like Pre-Record that captures the action 3 seconds before you press the record button, so you never miss a memorable moment, Video Snapshot Mode that lets you set 4-second video vignettes to music, and Genuine Canon Face Detection that perfectly focuses and exposes selected faces–even if they’re looking down or to the side.

Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder Technical Details:

- Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.8 x 4.9 inches ; 1 pounds
- Record crisp HD video directly to a removable SDHC memory card
- Genuine Canon 15x HD video lens; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
- 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording; 24p Cinema Mode, 30p Progressive Mode
- Dual Shot for capturing both video and photos with ease
- HDMI terminal for easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV

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Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom

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Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7″ Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation)

Posted by apocalypto on November 11, 2009

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Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7″ Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation)

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7″ Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation) large display is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Kindle DX’s display is two and a half times the size of the Kindle display. Whether you’re reading the latest bestseller or a financial report, text and images are amazingly sharp on the 9.7″ screen. It’s completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box–no setup, no cables, no computer required.

Kindle DX is as thin as a magazine and holds up to 3,500 books, newspapers, magazines, and documents. No longer pick and choose which books fit in your carry-on. Now you can always have your personal and professional libraries with you. Utilizing the latest in electronic-ink display technology, Kindle DX provides a crisp black-and-white 9.7-inch diagonal screen with the same appearance and readability of printed paper. Sharp and natural with no glare or backlight, reading on Kindle DX is nothing like reading from a computer screen. The screen works using ink, just like books and newspapers, but displays the ink particles electronically. And unlike a laptop or smart phone, Kindle DX never gets warm so you can comfortably read as long as you like.

Kindle DX Technical Specs:

- Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches ; 1.2 pounds
- Display: 9.7″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display, 1200 x 824 pixel resolution at 150 ppi, 16-level gray scale.
- Storage: 4GB internal (approximately 3.3GB available for user content).
- Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
- Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours and supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
- Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint’s 3G high-speed data network (check wireless coverage). See Wireless Terms and Conditions.
- USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-USB connector) for connection to the Kindle DX power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
- Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, built-in stereo speakers.
- Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), PDF, TXT, Audible (formats 4, Audible Enhanced (AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
- Included Accessories: Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, battery. Leather book cover sold separately.

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Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7″ Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation)

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