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The Newest Compact Waterproof Camera

Posted on February 13, 2012 at 9:15 AM Comments comments (0)

Canon's Powershot D10 has been a popular option for those looking for a compact camera that performs well and stands up to outdoor conditions.  Now, a few years later we are seeing the updated offering. 


The Canon Powershot D20 which is to be available in the next couple of months, adds GPS tracking, a 5x image stabilized zoom that is useful in both still shots and video, a higher sensitivity 12.1 megapixel sensor, and 1080p HD video capabilities.  It sports a 28m...

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The Modern Car Radio

Posted on December 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM Comments comments (0)

Modern devices multi-task. In addition, most modern devices keep you connected. With the Parrot Asteroid, car stereo is now joining the modern age.

 

This device can install in any vehicle and is compatible with all Bluetooth phones. It runs Android and gives users access to a variety of Android apps. It also includes built-in GPS, Bluetooth, and 3G connectivity. You can get driving assistance, geolocation, identify points of interest, check the weather, send/read messages, ...

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Affordable Internet Radio From Q2

Posted on December 6, 2011 at 5:40 AM Comments comments (0)

Internet radio is popular because of the wide selection it offers listeners. Podcasts and music from all over the world give it an edge over other competition. Listening to is possible obviously on web connected devices from computers to smart phones, but there are also dedicated internet radio players. Costs vary of course as does the quality of the audio these devices offer. Paying under $150 for one of th...

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Affordable, Easy to Use Super Zoom Camera From GE

Posted on November 3, 2011 at 1:20 PM Comments comments (0)

GE may not be the first name you think of when considering a quality digital camera, but they do offer some solid models that may fit your budget. One of their most recent, the GE Power Pro X500 offers users a respectable all round shooter and ease of use.



The X500 offers a 16 megapixel sensor for plenty of detail in your shots and 15x optical zoom/6x digital zoom, which is far more than the a...

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Embedded Pico Projectors for Easily Sharing Video

Posted on November 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM Comments comments (0)

While viewing images or video on a cell phone screen, camcorder display, and so forth is useful, it's not really something that is conducive to sharing with others. Sure you can pass the device around, but using a projector or connecting to a TV is still the better way when you want a group of people to enjoy or learn from the images and video you have stored on your device. Of course toting along a full sized projector or having a large TV on hand at all times isn't always possible...

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Music Phones with Better Audio

Posted on October 28, 2011 at 12:15 AM Comments comments (0)

A good music phone needs to provide access to the tunes you love, all of the formats you use, easy controls, adequate storage, and so forth. However, none of it matters if the audio isn't any good. There's always the option of upgrading the headphones that come pre-packaged with the phone, but good speakers, equalizers, and robust audio technology can't be replaced.


HTC has released a couple of phones that offer an enhanced listening experience over the past sever...

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Better Camera Phones

Posted on October 20, 2011 at 6:05 AM Comments comments (0)

A year ago the best camera phones included models like the HTC Sensation, Nokia's N8, and HTCs EVO 4G. Sensors that offered more detail in the form of 8 to 12 megapixels were part of the increasing quality of the built in cameras being offered.  Of course much more goes into a good shot than the number of megapixels crammed on to a tiny sensor. For Nokia's N8, the Xenon flash and  solid Carl Z...

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Kindle Fire: The Next Step or the End for eBook Readers?

Posted on September 30, 2011 at 2:45 PM Comments comments (0)

Kindle has made their latest ebook readers available. There are several models, from the affordable Kindle Wi-Fi, priced as low as $79 with "special offers and screensavers), to the Touch models, and finally, the long awaited Kindle Fire which offers a more tablet-like experience.


Certainly some ereaders before the Fire have added access to web content and browsers, but this Kindle offering is particularly ...

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Blockbuster Movie Streaming with Blockbuster and DISH

Posted on September 28, 2011 at 12:40 AM Comments comments (0)

Satellite TV provider DISH Network recently rolled out their Blockbuster Movie Pass subscription service. It's a throw back to the Netflix service of old, or at least the Netflix service prior to the price hike some weeks ago.  The service provides users with access to over 100,000 movie and TV show titles which are available via mail delivery. Both unlimited DVDs and video games are available through the $10/mo...

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Easy Internet Radio for Your Car

Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:50 PM Comments comments (1)

Internet radio has breathed new life into radio listening. With thousands of world wide stations, podcasts, and more, it provides a wide variety of news and entertainment. Of course listening on your computer or smartphone isn't always the way to get the best sound.  For that, there are standalone internet radio players. But what about when you're on the road?

 

Getting internet radio i...

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