Feb 29 2012

Smartphones Have Led, and Desktops Will Follow – New York Times

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New York Times
Smartphones Have Led, and Desktops Will Follow
New York Times
BARCELONA, Spain — These days much of the action in the world of gadgets is happening in smartphones — like their sophisticated design and the apps that run on them. That has left desktop and laptop computers looking a little dull in comparison.
Microsoft shows off consumer test version of Windows 8The Seattle Times
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Sydney Morning Herald
iPad 3 Faces Biggest Test: Windows 8
eWeek
Apple will likely release the iPad 3 March 7. While the company has managed to dominate the tablet space, it could face a huge threat in Microsoft's Windows 8. Apple's iPad has dominated the consumer tablet market since its inception, but that hasn't
Apple hits $ 500B in market valueUSA TODAY
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The Guardian
Google Privacy Policy Changes Coming Despite Regulatory Disdain
eWeek
Google's product policy privacy changes go into effect March 1 despite the protestations from CNIL, Congress and state attorneys general. Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) product privacy policy changes will go into effect March 1 despite protestations from
Google implements privacy policyBBC News
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Feb 29 2012

Complete PREMIUM High Performance 12ft Toslink Digital/SPDIF Optical Audio Cable Perfect for Denon AVR, PS3, BlueRay Player, DVD, Home Theater Review

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PREMIUM High Performance 12ft Toslink Digital/SPDIF Optical Audio Cable Perfect for Denon AVR, PS3, BlueRay Player, DVD, Home Theater

  • HEAVY 8.0mm JACKET Helps Prevent Cable Damage and Provides Additional Strain Relief
  • BRAND NEW Optical Fiber cables for the highest quality transfer of digital audio signals
  • GOLD-PLATED FERRULE Prevents Corrosion and Provides for Maximum Protection of the Fiber Tip
  • PRECISION POLISHED FIBER TIPS for Maximum Signal Transfer (includes tip protectors)
  • PLASTIC OPTICAL FIBER Interconnect Cable TOSLINK Connectors at Both Ends

IMPORTANT PACKAGING NOTE: All our Toslink optical cables are packaged and shipped with clear tip protectors to ensure that no dust or other foreign material gets trapped inside the toslink end connection. Before attempting to connect this cable to your equipment, be sure to REMOVE these protective tips.

Toslink is a connector format for fiber optic digital audio cables. A fiber optic digital audio cable carries audio data in the form of light impulses instead of electrical signals. The Toslink connector is a square plug and is used with newer Dolby Digital surround sound receivers, digital versatile discs (DVDs), and compact disk (CD) players, satellite dish receivers, and other devices. Miniplug is another fiber optic digital audio format, similar to Toslink, used for minidisk players and other smaller digital audio devices.

Connects any stereo or home theater system with Toslink digital audio port. Works with digital receivers, CD/DVD, MiniDisc players/recorders, or any other digital audio device with optical connectors. Does NOT include MiniToslink adaptor. (Connectors: Toslink Male to Male; 12ft)

Toslink optical cables are the defacto standard for most stereos, home-theatres, TVs, DVD/CD players, digital receivers, and satelite receivers.

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Price: $ 6.93

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Feb 29 2012

Complete AT&T SL82318 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone, Silver/Gray, 3 Handsets Review

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AT&T SL82318 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone, Silver/Gray, 3 Handsets

  • DECT 6.0 frequency avoids interference from appliances and networks and offers greater range, clarity, and security
  • Built-in digital answering machine offers reliable and instant access to messages
  • Speakerphone built into handset for extra convenience
  • Can transfer calls between handsets, multiple handsets can be off-hook simultaneously

The AT&T SL82318 cordless phone comes with three handsets, an answering system and caller ID. DECT 6.0 technology delivers unsurpassed range, sound quality and security, while ensuring wireless networks and other electronic devices don’t interfere with conversations. You can take and make calls in the basement, backyard and garage with exceptional sound quality. The SL82318 features three options for hands-free communication, which is useful for meetings, multi-tasking, conference calling and long on-hold times. Each handset in the system is equipped with a speakerphone on the back. The handsets also come with 2.5 mm standard headset jacks and are compatible with most corded headsets.

List Price: $ 89.95

Price: $ 89.95

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Feb 29 2012

New BDK-2000 Blu-Ray Disc Multimedia Karaoke Player First Look

Category: Blu-ray Disc PlayersCheap Tech Deals @ 9:48 pm

BDK-2000 Blu-Ray Disc Multimedia Karaoke Player

  • Built-in Ethernet port lets you play online BD-Live streaming content
  • BD-Live: You can download additional content for your BD-Live enabled movies if you connect the play
  • Supported OSD Languages: English, Spanish & French
  • Rackmountable – Kit included
  • 1x HDMI connection Output (HDMI 1.3)



New for 2012 Acesonic BDK-2000 Blu-Ray Disc Multimedia Karaoke Player

The new Acesonic BDK-2000 is the world’s first professional Blu-Ray Disc Player with Karaoke. It can play your favorite Blu-ray disc and DVD movies, karaoke discs and all of your media files. There are many other features built-in that solidifies this player’s spot as the center of entertainment in your home or venue such as BD-Live streaming, USB, and the ability to read, play and display many of your media file types. Simply make the HDMI connection to your HDTV or sound system, connect it to your network, and insert your Blu-ray movie or load them onto a USB device to get started.

Exclusive Features:

1) Compatible Disc Types: Compatible with the most disc types such as: Blu-Ray Discs, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD, DVDR, DVD+RW, VCD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, VCDs, CD+Gs, CDs and data discs. This is the only Blu-ray Disc player that supports CD+G!

2) Compatible File Formats: Plays MP3, MP3G, WAV, WMA, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (MPG/VOB), MPEG-4 (AVI), DivX, XviD, RMVB, DAT, ISO, M2TS, MKV, MOV and JPEG files in high-resolution video up to 1080p or 1920×1080

3) File Numbering function: Built-in file numbering system can be used to find files quickly just by entering a number the player assigned to it. Supports 9,999 files per folder.

4) Powerful USB Port: Connect a USB drive and play all your video, music and picture files. Supports a USB 2.0 hub making attaching multiple hard drives and flash drives possible. Supplies enough power to run portable hard drives that do not require external power. Supports NTFS and FAT32.

5) Direct Access Front Panel: Designed to allow easy use of all common controls without the remote control. Perfect for professional studio and video operators. Enter track numbers, fast forward, rewind, and change menu settings all using the front pan

List Price: $ 499.99

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Feb 29 2012

Complete Polk Audio DB691 6-by-9-Inch 3-Way Speakers (Pair, Silver) First Look

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Polk Audio DB691 6-by-9-Inch 3-Way Speakers (Pair, Silver)

  • Pair of 6×9-inch 3-way component speakers
  • Equipped with a polymer/mica composite cone with rubber surround
  • Maximum input power: 300 watts
  • Equipped with one 1-inch liquid-cooled silk-polymer composite dome tweeter and a neodymium magnet
  • Durable butyl rubber surround stands up to the stress of extreme temperatures, sunlight and time

db691 6 x 9 3-way SpeakerPolk Audio db691 6″ x 9″ Coaxial Speakers bring you superior looks and sound at a price that makes high performance affordable to everyone. The polymer/mica composite mineral filled cone is stiff yet lightweight and brings you big sound with little distortion. A 25mm liquid-cooled silk-polymer composite dome tweeter with neodymium magnet creates clear, detailed highs. The Pole Plate Heat Sink promotes better heat dissipation for superior power handling and reliability. Polk db Series speakers are built tough to withstand the harshest environments, so they are perfect for use in boats of all types. The db Series delivers classic Polk Audio performance and durability like never before.

List Price: $ 179.95

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Feb 29 2012

Microsoft Poised To Launch New Office In Addition To Windows 8 – Wall Street Journal

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Microsoft Poised To Launch New Office In Addition To Windows 8
Wall Street Journal
By Steven D. Jones Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES On a day when all eyes were fixed on the release of a test version of Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) Windows 8 in Barcelona, the head of its Office division was in San Francisco laying out a broader vision for
So, what about Windows 8 on the next Xbox?CNET
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Los Angeles Times
Apple's market value tops $ 500 billion
Los Angeles Times
The technology company joins just a handful of firms to have exceeded the half-trillion-dollar mark in market value, though none have managed to stay there. People line up to buy the Apple iPhone 4S in a China Unicom store in Beijing in January.
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Los Angeles Times
How to cope with Google's new privacy policy
Los Angeles Times
A few simple steps can be taken to keep Google from painting too accurate a portrait of your online habits. Google is changing its privacy policy to allow it to collect information about users across all of its products, services and websites and store
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Feb 29 2012

Latest Epson WorkForce GT-1500 B11B190011 Document Imaging Scanner (White) Review

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Epson WorkForce GT-1500 B11B190011 Document Imaging Scanner (White)

  • Achieve superior clarity and detail with remarkable 1200 x 2400 dpi resolution
  • Enjoy greater productivity with scans up to 20 ppm
  • Quickly scan stacks of documents with the high-capacity Automatic Document Feeder
  • Organize scanned documents with the easy-to-use document management software included
  • Scan originals in a variety of sizes ¿ from 5.9×5.9 to 8.5×14

Get superior image quality and enhanced productivity from the WorkForce GT-1500 color document imaging scanner. This easy-to-use scanner offers the versatility you need to electronically archive important documents or share records with your workgroup. And, with 1200 x 2400 dpi resolution, it delivers truly amazing quality, so you can capture every detail ¿ all with easy, one-touch scanning. This powerful performer makes it easy to scan stacks of records, applications and forms. Use the high-capacity Automatic Document Feeder to quickly scan a variety of sizes up to 8.5×14. The WorkForce GT-1500 speeds through scans up to 20 pages per minute, giving you more time to tackle other tasks. And, it not only offers greater productivity, it ensures more efficient operation. With innovative ReadyScanTM LED technology, there¿s no warmup time required. Best of all, this LED technology does not include any mercury, and it reduces power consumption. The smart choice for all your document imaging needs, the WorkForce GT-1500 includes a powerful software package. ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus OCR allows you to create editable text from scans, while ScanSoft PaperPort makes it easy to organize all your documents. Use Epson Scan to create multi-page PDFs, or to copy or send scans as e-mail attachments. It¿s all right at your fingertips with the WorkForce GT-1500, a powerful performer available at an amazing value.

List Price: $ 249.99

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Feb 29 2012

New ETX-80AT Astro Telescope w/ Tripod & Autostar Controller Product Review

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ETX-80AT Astro Telescope w/ Tripod & Autostar Controller

  • 80Mm Diameter Delivers More Light-Gathering For Increased Image Brightness & Greater Detail
  • Observe Land Or More Than 1400 Sky Objects In High Resolution
  • Built-In Barlow Lens Flips Into Position When Needed & Provides Power When Studying Lunar & Planeta

Explore the Galaxies far away, or the wildlife in this one, all at the touch of a button, with this fantastically priced, all-inclusive telescope.

Now even the most novice of amateur astronomers can locate and explore the planets, asteroids, and comets, as well as nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and hundreds of other deep-space objects, all at the push of a button with the included Autostar Hand Controller. The Meade ETX-80AT Astro Telescope brings the full range of celestial images to your eye with an astonishing level of clarity and resolution. And, carrying on Meade’s incredible ETX tradition of optical and mechanical excellence, the 70mm ETX includes many of the same features as their larger ETX telescopes, and is 36 percent brighter than the ETX-60AT.

For the introductory student of astronomy, or for the casual observer, the Meade ETX-80AT opens up the skies at modest cost to an amazing breadth of celestial detail utterly invisible without the telescope.

For the non-celestial inclined, the Meade ETX telescopes make excellent land-view instruments for the birdwatcher, the naturalist, or for the home with a view as well. ETX image quality and resolution typically far exceed the levels normally expected of terrestrial telescopes. Terrestrial observers quickly appreciate the advantages afforded by the Autostar hand controller, notwithstanding the Autostar’s primary applications to astronomical observing. Using Autostar, many land objects can be readily followed, or tracked, from a distance, using one of nine selectable speeds from slow to fast .

Sky & Telescope Magazine calls the Autostar Hand Controller “the greatest happening in amateur astronomy yet.” For all of Meade’s advanced imaging capabilities, portability, ease of use, and contemporary cosmetic design, Meade ETX telescopes are above all uniquely defined by the revolutionary Autostar hand controller. This great device is included as standard equipment with ETX 70mm Telescope. The 4

List Price: $ 449.00

Price: $ 449.00

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Feb 29 2012

Complete 6 FT HDMI Cable for your Samsung UN55D8000Y HDTV – High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet and 3D Support and ARC (Audio Return Channel) Product Review

Category: 3D HDTVsCheap Tech Deals @ 6:11 pm

6 FT HDMI Cable for your Samsung UN55D8000Y HDTV – High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet and 3D Support and ARC (Audio Return Channel)

  • Fully Supports 3D Over HDMI Protocols For Major 3D Video Formats, 3D Gaming & 3D Home Theater Applications
  • Audio Return Channel Allows HDMI-Connected TV Built-In Tuner To Send Audio Data “Upstream” To A Surround Audio System, Eliminating For A Separate Audio Cable
  • Fully Compatible with HDMI 1.4 & 1.3 Specification

Our optimized high performance quality HDMI to HDMI v1.4 cable is suitable for hi-def HDTV video & audio signals for home theater applications and professional home theater installations. It supports ethernet, audio return channel, 3D, Abobe RGB YCC601, and more. All of our cables are made for home theater in mind using the highest quality cabling, jacket materials and gold plating for better connectivity, longevity and signal strength. Every Optimized Cable is compatible with all HDTV formats including 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and up to 2160p resolution.

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Feb 29 2012

Honest Blackberry Curve 3G 9300 Unlocked GSM SmartPhone with 2 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth – Unlocked Phone – International Version – Graphite Grey First Look

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Blackberry Curve 3G 9300 Unlocked GSM SmartPhone with 2 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth – Unlocked Phone – International Version – Graphite Grey

  • This unlocked cell phone will work on GSM carries like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported.
  • Unlocked Quad-Band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900MHz frequencies and 3G HSDPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 plus GPRS/EDGE data capabilities.
  • 2 MP Camera, 1600×1200 pixels with Video Recording; Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n;
  • BlackBerry OS 5.0, upgradable; BlackBerry maps; Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • Talk time up to 4 hours – Standby up to 450 hs.

Slim and affordable like its predecessor, the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 is a great choice for those who need to be connected to work, friends and family while on the go. The easily pocketable Curve 3G features a comfortable full-QWERTY keyboard for fast, accurate typing, optical trackpad for fluid navigation, and dedicated media keys so you can easily access your tunes while on the go. Enabled for use lightning quick HSPDA 3G network, you’ll be able to easily access the Internet as well as quickly download video, music and more. This GPS-enabled phone can access Navigator services for turn-by-turn directions. You’ll enjoy all the communication and connectivity features you’ve come to expect from a BlackBerry phone – including e-mail served up by the BlackBerry Internet Service and a full menu of messaging options (SMS, MMS, and IM). And with its Wireless-N Wi-Fi capabilities (802.11b/g/n), the Curve 3G will receive Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots. You’ll be able to access BlackBerry App World to download applications from a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, including games, entertainment, social networking and sharing, news and weather, productivity and more. The Curve 3G runs the BlackBerry OS 5, but it’s ready for upgrading to BlackBerry OS 6. A hot-swappable microSD/SDHC memory card slot provides additional storage for multimedia files and archiving applications. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, visual voicemail for easier access and response to voicemails, and up to 5.5 hours of talk time.

List Price: $ 399.99

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