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Gadgets for Writing – IOGear GPEN200N Mobile Digital Scribe

IOGear GPEN200N Mobile Digital Scribe

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Product Description
Mobile Digital Scribe is the first device ever to capture natural handwriting from any surface, and store it in the receiver for future use. Based on a revolutionary electronic pen that uses ordinary ink refill to write on any paper, the Mobile Digital Scribe stores handwritten notes, memos or drawings for easy upload to any computer at your convenience. No special digital notepad is required.12 Language OCR Support (English, Spanish, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, French, Dutch, Italian, German, Portuguese, Swedish, Korean, Japanese, and Russian). Students don’t need to carry their laptops to class, write on paper and upload your notes when you are back in the comfort of your room. Export notes via JPEG format and share notes with other users via E-mail or Instant Messaging. Full editing capabilities allow you to easily modify your notes. Included handwriting recognition software (OCR software) turns your handwriting into digital text

July 3rd, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets | no comments

Gadgets for Writing – SolidTek DigiMemo

SolidTek DM-L2 DigiMemo L2 8-1/2-by-11-Inch Digital Notepad

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Amazon.com Product Description
The SolidTek DM-L2 DigiMemo L2 8-1/2-by-11-Inch Digital Notepad is a stand-alone device that can digitally capture what you write and draw on regular paper–with no special paper or computer. The Digital Notepad remembers the strokes that you draw and when you are done, you simply plug the Notepad into your computer via USB and upload your notes. Then you will have both a digital and a paper copy. The included DigiMemo Manager software lets you easily view, edit, and organize your digital pages in Windows. The digital pages can be saved as BMP, JPG, GIF, or PNG formats. You can then easily share your digital pages with others, or highlight, annotate, and edit them.When the pad is connected to a PC, it can function as a graphics tablet, with the writing on the paper and the writing on the screen synchronized. The DigiMemo L2 has a writing area of 8 by 11 inches and has 32 MB of built-in storage, with a CompactFlash memory card slot for expansion. The pad is light and thin, and isn’t uncomfortable to hold or use. The battery of the pen can last about 14 months and the pad will last about 100 hours on four AAA alkaline batteries. The unit automatically shuts down after 30 idle minutes.

Product Description
Digitally capture and store everything you write with ink on ordinary paper. The DigiMemo L2 is a stand-alone device with storage capability that digitally captures and stores everything you write or draw with ink on ordinary paper without the use of computer and special paper. When connected to a PC, the DigiMemo L2 offers an on-line writing function, which can instantly synchronize your writing on the paper with the digital page in its software. With its DigiMemo Manager software, you can easily view, edit and organize your digital pages in Windows. You also can use the on-line writing function, which can instantly synchronize your writing on the paper with the digital page in its software. Can be saved as BMP, JPG, GIF or PNG format System Requirements – Windows 2000 or XP, CPU 500 MHz Pentium III or better, RAM 128 MB or more recommended, Equipment Available USB port, CD-ROM drive & 32 MB Hard Drive Free Space Pad Dimensions – Width 9.88 x Length 13.22 inches (251 mm x 336 mm) Thickness – 12 mm (0.47-inch) Weight – 1.4 pounds (635 grams) without batteries Writing Area – 8.5 x 11-inch (216 mm x 279 mm) Writing Thickness – 0.55-inch (14 mm), approximately 140 sheets of paper Notepad Holder for Letter size notepad – 8.5 x 11.9-inches (216 mm x 302 mm) Power Source Supplied from USB port when connecting the digital pad to PC 4 AAA alkaline batteries can last approximately 80 hours Digital Inking Pen Dimensions – Length 5.28 x Diameter 0.45-inch (34×11.3mm) Weight – 0.03 pounds (3.8 grams) with battery Power Source – One 1.55V button cell battery Ink Cartridge – Diameter 0.09 x Length 2.64 inch (2.3mmx67mm)


July 2nd, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets | no comments

Digital Multimedia Receiver – Linksys Media Center Extender

Linksys Media Center Extender

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From the Manufacturer
Access movies, your music library, family photos and HDTV programming from your Media Center PC and stream it all to your living room TV or home theater. New Linksys Media Center Extenders give you access to the entertainment content on your Microsoft Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate PC to enjoy in the comfort of your living room. Pause or rewind live TV, record sporting events or episodes of your favorite TV shows and save them for later viewing. Quickly navigate through elegant menus and programming guides. Access online movie, music and other Internet services to expand your entertainment options.

The Linksys DMA2100 streams your digital music, movies and photos to any TV in your home without running wires. With elegant and easy-to-navigate menu screens, you can play DVDs, view family slide shows, browse your music collection by cover art, listen to entire playlists or choose from a vast selection of Internet Radio stations from all over the world.  The Linksys Media Center Extender and your Windows Vista Media Center PC give you a complete PVR solution–allowing you to watch, pause, rewind and record live TV (PC-embedded or optional TV tuner required). In addition to traditional TV, you also have access to a broad set of popular Internet video services that enable you to download the latest movie releases or stream the latest releases from Showtime, Fox Sports, Nickelodeon, and more. Leveraging the robust bandwidth capacity of dual-band Wireless-N, the DMA2100 has been engineered to quickly stream rich, high-definition content directly from your Media Center PC to your HDTV and surround-sound system. Let the Linksys DMA2100 bring your digital media collection out into the living room for the whole family to enjoy.

Product Description
Sharing your photos, music and movies on your computer with friends and family has been made easy by the DMA 2100 Media Center Extender from Linksys. The device allows you to view digital photos, movies and high definition programs on your TV, and listen to downloaded music on your home theater sound system. It even enables accessing digital content and Internet services from your Microsoft Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate Media Center PC and wirelessly stream it to your home entertainment system. Its single learning remote helps you to easily navigate menus. The media extender uses existing high-speed Wireless-N home network.

June 25th, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets | no comments

Digital Media Receiver – Netgear EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD

Netgear EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD

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Amazon.com Product Description

The NETGEAR EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD offers:
  • An easy way to connect your home theater with your home network.
  • Playback of video and music stored on your computer on your home theater.
  • Support for 1080p HD video resolution.
  • A built-in USB port for connecting iPods, digital cameras, and other devices.
  • Support for 802.11g wireless networks.

The NETGEAR EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD connects your TV and home entertainment system to your computer network, letting you enjoy the HD videos, music, and photos from your PC on your HDTV and high-quality speakers.

The EVA8000 supports HD video up to 1080p. View larger. View Rear.

Easy Setup and Strong Security
The EVA8000 plugs into your home theater system with a variety of outputs including RCA, S-Video, Digital Coaxial/SPDIF audio, HD component video, and HDMI for resolution up to 1080p. The Digital Entertainer HD supports both 802.11g wireless for up to 54 Mbps speeds, as well as wired connections via an 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 jack. Note that in order to connect the device to your home network with sufficient bandwidth to stream your HD videos, you will need to use the wired connection. Dual 2 dBi antennas are built-in for better wireless reception.

In addition to the hard drive of your PC, the EVA8000 also works seamlessly with the NETGEAR SC101 storage device (sold separately). There is also a USB 2.0 port, letting you play files saved on an iPod, USB thumb drive, USB disk, or digital camera.

The Digital Entertainer boasts hardware-based WEP 40/64-bit and 128-bit encryption and WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK for enhanced security.

Support for Digital Media File Formats
The Digital Entertainer can handle a large variety of digital media file formats. Compatible audio formats include: MP3 (up to 320 Kbps or VBR), WAV, WMA (up to 192 Kbps or VBR), M3U, and AAC. Compatible video formats include: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, WMV (up to 1080p), and Xvid. Compatible photo formats include: JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, and GIF.

If you have a TV tuner card (not included) installed on your PC, the EVA8000 will let you schedule recordings and pause and rewind live TV, providing an easy interface to your DVR. If you purchase two or more Digital Entertainer HDs and have them in different rooms, you can synchronize music throughout the house for parties, and you can keep watching a video moving from one room to another by pausing it in one room and unpausing it in another.

An included remote control lets you control all the media files on your home network, as well as from popular internet sites, from the comfort of your couch. You can also access your desktop and some applications such as email. The NETGEAR EVA8000 Digital Entertainer is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What’s in the Box
EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD, infrared remote control (2 AA batteries included), power cable, Ethernet cable, component video cable, installation guide, resource CD, and warranty/support information card.

Product Description
Now you can access and enjoy your digital entertainment easily on your TV and HDTV with NETGEAR’s Digital Entertainer HD(model number EVA8000) streams HD videos, music, Internet radio and digital photos from your home PC and storage devices to your HDTV, wirelessly. The EVA8000 automatically finds all the digital media files on your home network and organizes them into an easily accessible library. Setup is easy using an on screen TV wizard and the EVA8000 delivers HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) for HD video resolution up to 1080i.

June 24th, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets | no comments

Cool School Dorm Gadgets – PBteen Supercool Fridge. By Pottery Barn Teen

PBteen Supercool Fridge. By Pottery Barn Teen

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Product Description
Stock up our popular fridge with everything you need for study breaks or just hanging out with friends. Post pics and notes all around. Perfectly sized to fit our Stuff-Your-Stuff Super Center Tower. (PB Teen, PBT)

June 18th, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets | no comments

Cool School Dorm Gadgets – Sunpentown BM-1119 4-in-1 Breakfast Maker

Sunpentown BM-1119 4-in-1 Breakfast Maker

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Product Description
SPT 4-in-1 Breakfast Maker combines all the breakfast necessities into one: Toaster Oven, Coffee Maker, Frying Pan and Steam Tray. This is the perfect compact appliance for dorms, offices, RV’s, studios or wherever space is limited. You can brew a fresh cup of coffee, toast a croissant and fry up an egg or steam vegetables all at once!

June 17th, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets | no comments

Cool School Dorm Gadgets – Logitech MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse

Cool School Dorm Gadgets need to be useful and compact.  If it’s a dual gadget, then even better.

Logitech MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse

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Product Description

The Logitech MX Air optical mouse tracks motion even after you lift it off the surface, making it great for home theater PC users and presentations. In the air, it works like a cross between a remote control and a wand as you simultaneously wave the mouse in all directions and press its buttons to navigate. It sounds wieldy to use, but I was able to get the hang of it within a few minutes. Holding the mouse in my palm like a remote control, the cursor ably followed my hand movement but it got a little tricky trying to hone in on smaller icons and button selections. Another issue was I’d often catch myself in an awkward hand position while still needing the cursor to go in a certain direction. But with the freeze button, I could hold the cursor steady and recenter my hand into a more comfortable position. For desktop use, optical sensitivity was comparable to other mice and picked up subtle movements, however the mouse did not have any side buttons that I am used to for back and forward browsing. The extra buttons (back, volume, play/pause) are placed in the middle of the mouse, which are easily accessible when you hold the mouse in the air, but not so much for desktop use because your palm sits directly over them. The SetPoint software can customize the buttons into functions that you may ordinarily use, such as copy and undo. I was also able to fine tune the cursor and scroll speed for even greater control. The mouse definitely stands out on your desktop, its sleek black design might fool you into thinking it’s something else, but upon touch the buttons light up to display each function. The shiny plastic casing doesn’t feel cheap, but the smoothed look seems prone to scratches. The mouse also tracked up dirt pretty easily within a few days of use, however a cleaning cloth is provided. The smooth design is conspicuously missing a scroll wheel. That’s because that section of the mouse is a touch panel sensor where you directly slide your finger up and down. It’s a surprisingly comfortable and natural feel, and you start to wonder how you ever got by with wheels.

June 15th, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets | no comments

Summertime Gadgets – X-treme X-160 Sea Scooter X-FISH

X-treme X-160 Sea Scooter X-FISH

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Product Description
Model#: X-TremeTM X-160 Colors: Yellow X-160 Electric Powered Sea Scooter – Dual Battery – 300-350 Watt Motor The X-160 Sea Scooter comes complete with a dual battery system (24 volts), battery charger, branded Logo duffle carry bag, and is ready to take you up to 100 feet! This unit can be used in swimming pools, at the lake or even in the ocean for serious divers, but best of all it’s also great for kids playing in the water. The X-160 sea scooter is also simple to use, just hold it in front of you, pull the first trigger on the handlebar and let it take you away, pull the second trigger to activate the 350 Watt speed setting for maximum power and if you want to go under water, just point it in that direction and it will take you right down. The X-160 Sea Scooter is the ONLY sea scooter on the market today that is built with an all metal gearing system. Each end of each gear shaft is fitted into a stainless steel bearing. X-Treme takes there quality very seriously. Power: Electric Gear Bearings: We use 9 Bearings-others use 3. Distance: Up to 6 miles per charge Seals: Triple Sealed, 1 O-ring Seal At Each Compartment Floating Ability: Will Float To Surface (if air box is installed) Air box is normally used Sinking Ability: For Divers Only (remove air box under cone & unit will sink) Safety Strap Point: Used For Divers, Strap Can Be Attached To Scooter Handlebars (strap not included) Floatable: Always Floats Unless You Remove Air Box Depth Alarm: Sounds At 95 Feet – Cuts Power At 100 Feet Low Battery Alarm: Beeps At 20% Battery Life Battery Charger: Included 120VAC – 240VAC Battery Charge Time: 2 – 3 Hours Carton Size (LxWxH): 25 x 17 x 16 Scooter In Box Weight: 23 lbs/scooter 20lbs. Warranty: 30 Day X-Treme Warranty – 6 Month Battery – Lifetime Gears Accessories: Charger – O-ring Grease Lube – Foot Pump To Open Sealed Cap. User Manual: Included – Important – Please Read The Manual For Safety


June 9th, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets | no comments

Father’s Day Gadget – Husqvarna Automower 220AC

Husqvarna Automower 220AC

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Product Description
Manages both mowing and charging automatically and is suitable for areas up to 1/2 acre. When the battery needs recharging the mower returns to the charging station, charges and then continues mowing. Since this model cuts the grass so frequently, the result is excellent. Using the settings via the keypad and display, the mower can be adjusted to do a first-class job even on lawns with a complicated shape.

May 31st, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets, contest | no comments

Father’s Day Gadget – PowerGorilla Laptop Charger – Powertraveller Power Gorilla

PowerGorilla Laptop Charger – Powertraveller Power Gorilla

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Product Description
Work with devices up to 24volts – so from your laptop, right the way down to your mobile phone or iPod! Just select which voltage you require; 5v, 16v, 19v or 24v and the LCD screen will indicate which setting has been chosen. Then simply hook up your gadget and away you go! You can even daisy-chain, so while the powergorilla is charging your laptop, you can charge the powergorilla from the mains power supply. Or you can charge your laptop and your mobile phone simultaneously! Power gorilla also has many safety features including output auto-lock, voltage limitation protection, short circuit protection, over charging protection and over heat protection. Dimensions: 8.66″ x 5.11″ x 0.59″. Up to 3.5 amps of output power at 16V setting. High density Lithium Polymer rechargeable Battery. Includes: Neoprone zip case (with additional compartment for tips). 12V Car charger socket. Worldwide A/C adaptor which works in over 150 countries and has interchangeable heads for UK, US/Japan/China, Australia and Europe. Mini USB for Motorola Razr V series, BlackBerrys and Blue tooth headsets. Female USB charging tip for smart phones, PDAs and other USB powered devices. Micro USB for the latest Motorola and Nokia series. Connector pack 1: 8 male + 7 female notebook connectors. Connector pack 2: Nokia & mini Nokia, Motorola V66, Samsung E900, LG Chocolate and Sony Ericsson wide connector. DC4.0 connector for Sony PSP. Laptop Compatibility: ASUS, Compaq, Trigem, Acer, IT, Winbook, Alpha-Top, Gateway, IBM, Itronix, Samsun, Toshiba, ChemUSA, DELL, Digital, Dual, E-Machine, Featron, Epson, Hitachi, HP, IBM, Jerbook, LEO, NEC, Primebook, Quantex, Sharp, Twinhead, Viewsonic, AMI, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Samsun, Sony. To use with Macbook Pro, Macbook Air and Macbook you will need an Apple MagSafe Airline Adaptor (Not Included Available at Apple Store)

May 30th, 2009 Posted by GirlieGeek | Cool Gadgets, laptops | no comments