TECH LIFE

New Laptop Batteries Available

2007-04-16T16:09:00.000-07:00

RQ204AA Pavilion tx1000 Laptop Battery

Replacement HP 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery for Pavilion tx1000 Notebook PC. Also fits Pavilion tx1001au, tx1001xx, tx1002au, tx1002xx, tx1003au, tx1004au, tx1005au, tx1006au, tx1007au , tx1008au, tx1010au, tx1011au tx1012au, tx1013au, tx1014au, tx1020ea, tx1030ea, tx1040ea, tx1080ea.
Fits with compatible part number: RQ204AA, HSTNN-OB379.
Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 7.2V 37Wh.
100% OEM Compatible

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To purchase the new RQ204AA Pavilion tx1000 Laptop Battery click here

EV087AA Pavilion DV9000 Laptop Battery

Replacement HP 8-cell Li-Ion Battery for Pavilion DV9000. Also works with DV9100, DV9200 models.
Fits with compatible part number: EV087AA,432974-001, 434674-001.
Battery Technology: Li-Ion,14.4 Volts 4400.
100% OEM Compatible
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To purchase the new EV087AA Pavilion DV9000 Laptop Battery click here

New Product - HDMI Cables!

2007-03-30T16:24:00.000-07:00

HDMI Speed A Lite HDMI Cables

Speed A Lite HDMI cables are specially designed for hi-def video/audio signals for home theater applications and professional home theater installations. All 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. Speed A Lite HDMI Cables will support all HDTV formats including 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p.
Gold Plated Contacts
Pass uncompressed Digital Video Stream & up to 8 channels of digital audio
Backwards compatible with DVI Digital
Available lengths: 1,2,3,5,8,11,15 and 23 meters
100% OEM Compatible
1 year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back No Risk Shopping, Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!

iPod Nano Cover

2007-03-30T16:11:00.000-07:00

New iPod Nano Covers in stock!

zCover iSA micro2 all in one sheild pack for Apple iPod nano 2nd generation.
Package includes:
-One iSA micro2 tough case
-One customized hard crystal clear face shield
-One Universal Armband
-One Universal Rotary Belt Clip
-One removable lanyard
100% OEM Compatible
Available colors: Blue, Black, Clear, Pink
1 year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back No Risk Shopping, Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!

Product pages
Blue iPod Nano Case - Shop Here
Black iPod Nano Case - Shop Here
Clear iPod Nano Case - Shop Here
Pink iPod Nano Case - Shop Here

ipod | Tech | case | accessory| apple

New Camera Battery Charger

2007-03-27T16:22:00.000-07:00

Camera Battery Charger

Battery Charger. Quickly charges your camera battery. Comes with AC and DC adapter and can be used from wall or cigarette lighter.
100% OEM Compatible
1 year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back No Risk Shopping, Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!

charger | Tech | battery | batteries| camera

New PDA Batteries

2007-03-23T10:16:00.000-07:00

E3MT11124X1 Mitac Mio A700 PDA Battery

Mitac Mio A700 PDA Battery.

Fits with compatible part number: E3MT11124X1.

Battery Technology: Li-Poly, 3.7V 1320mAh.

100% OEM Compatible

Order the E3MT11124X1 Today - 1 year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back No Risk Shopping, Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!

Condition: New - 1 Year Warranty
Click to buy Mitac Mio A700 PDA Battery

405433-001 HP iPAQ rw6800 PDA Battery

HP iPAQ rw6800 Series PDA Battery. Also fits iPAQ rw6818,iPAQ rw6828 and O2 Xda Atom,Xda Atom Pure.

Fits with compatible part number: 405433-001 or HSTNH-F10B,FA764AA, XP-02.

Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 3.7V 1530mAh.

100% OEM Compatible

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Condition: New - 1 Year Warranty
Click to buy HP iPAQ rw6800 PDA Battery

BA-1405106 Acer n300 PDA Battery

Acer n300 Series Replacement PDA Battery. Also fits n310,n311.

Fits with compatible part number: BA-1405106.

Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 3.7V 1200Ah.

100% OEM Compatible

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Condition: New - 1 Year Warranty
Click to buy Acer n300 PDA Battery

SBP-06 Asus P525 PDA Battery

Asus P525 Replacement PDA Battery.

Fits with compatible part number: SBP-06.

Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 3.7V 1300mAh.

100% OEM Compatible

Order the SBP-06 Today - 1 year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back No Risk Shopping, Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!

Condition: New - 1 Year Warranty
Click to buy Asus P525 PDA Battery

STAR160 PDA SmartPhone Battery

PDA SmartPhone Battery for Qtek, HTC, i-Mate, Orange, Cingular and Dopod cell phones. Dopod:S300,710;Qtek:8500;HTC:Star Trek;i-Mate:Smartflip;Orange:SPV F600;Cingular:3125,3100

Fits with compatible part number: STAR160.

Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 3.7V 750mAh.

100% OEM Compatible

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Condition: New - 1 Year Warranty
Click to buy STAR160 PDA SmartPhone Battery

SBP-03 Asus MyPal PDA Battery

Asus MyPal A632,MyPal A632N, MyPal A636, MyPal A636N, MyPal A639.

Part number: SBP-03.

Battery Technology: Li-ion, 3.7V 1300mAh.

100% OEM Compatible

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Condition: New - 1 Year Warranty
Click to buy Asus MyPal PDA Battery

PDA | Tech | battery | batteries

New Razr V3 Extended Life Battery

2007-03-05T11:10:00.000-08:00

4103052XA Razr V3 Extended Life Battery
- Motorola Razr V3 extended life battery with door cover.
- Fits with compatible part numbers:4103052XA
- 100% OEM compatible
- Battery Technology: Li-ion, 3.7 Volts 1300mAh.
- Order the 4103052XA Today Risk Free - 1 Year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back, Fast Ship, and Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!
- Picture used for reference only, not actual product image.

cell phone | Tech | Razr | battery | batteries | Motorola

Nyko Wii Charging Station

2007-03-05T10:47:00.000-08:00

New from NYKO Technologies comes the NYKO Wii Charging Station. The charging station comes with two rechargable battery packs and dual charging areas to charge both of your remotes at the same time. So if you are constantly replacing your Wii controller batteries, this $30 charger might be a good investement for you.

NYKO Charge Station Product Page

Buy the Charge Station from Amazon.com

Wii | Tech | games | battery | batteries | Nintendo

New X-Box 360 Remote Battery

2007-03-02T17:20:00.000-08:00

B4U00001 X-Box 360 Remote Battery
- XBox 360 rechageable battery pack for wireless remote controls.
- Fits with compatible part numbers:B4U00001
- 100% OEM compatible
- Battery Technology: Ni-MH, 25hrs runtime.
- Order the B4U00001 Today Risk Free - 1 Year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back, Fast Ship, and Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!
- Picture used for reference only, not actual product image.

Xbox | Tech | games | battery | batteries

New Replacement Treo Batteries

2007-03-02T17:05:00.002-08:00

157-10051-00 Replacment Treo Battery
- Palm Treo smartphone 680/750 replacement battery.
- Fits with compatible part numbers:157-10051-00
- 100% OEM compatible
- Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 3.7 Volts 900mah.
- Order the 157-10051-00 Today Risk Free - 1 Year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back, Fast Ship, and Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!
- Picture used for reference only, not actual product image.

ACC-10477-001 Replacment Treo Battery
- Blackberry 7100/8700 CS2 replacement battery.
- Fits with compatible part numbers:ACC-10477-001
- 100% OEM compatible
- Order the ACC-10477-001 Today Risk Free - 1 Year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back, Fast Ship, and Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!
- Picture used for reference only, not actual product image.

pda | Tech | treo | battery | batteries

Lenovo Recalls 100,00 Laptop Batteries

2007-03-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

BusinessWeek.com reported today that Lenovo Inc. recalled about 100,000 laptop computer batteries today, warning that they could overheat and cause a fire.

"The battery recall was the second for the company in the past six months and comes as Lenovo, the world's No. 3 computer maker, tries to gain ground on its better-known competitors.

The latest recall involves batteries made by Japan's Sanyo Electric Co. and follows four reports of overheating. In one case, a user suffered minor eye irritation, the company said.

The Chinese PC maker, which has its world headquarters in Research Triangle Park, said consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately. It said the batteries can overheat if the laptop is dropped a certain way, striking the battery on a corner edge." - STEVE HARTSOE, BusinessWeek.com

Read full article at BusinessWeek.com

laptop | Tech | recall | battery | batteries

Verbarius Clock Eliminates Numbers

2007-03-01T16:07:00.000-08:00

"What time is it?"

The Verbarius clock is the first clock that can answer "what time is it?" and display it in written words, not numbers. For example, when asked what time it is the Verbarius clock will display "10 minutes to five" instead of "4:50" or "quarter to three" instead of "2:45". The clock is available in five languages: English, German, Spanish, French and Russian. You can also upload any other lanuguage (even Latin) through your PC. The clock sells for $181 and is available now.

Visit Art. Lebedev Studio to order

clock | Tech | gadget | technology

New Extended Life Blackberry Battery

2007-02-19T13:55:00.000-08:00

ACC-11177-001 Blackberry Extnd Battery

- Blackberry Extended Life Battery compatible with Blackberry 7100i, 7100t, 7105t, 7130c, 7130e. Comes with battery door!
- Fits with compatible part number: ACC-11177-001.
- Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 1800 mAh.
- 100% OEM Compatible.
- Extended Life.
- 1 year warranty, 30 day money back no risk shopping, secure online ordering guaranteed!

Order the ACC-11177-001 Blackberry Extnd Battery

PDA | Tech | Blackberry | battery | power

iPod Travel Guide

2007-02-14T15:15:00.000-08:00

For all you jetsetters out there, or backpapers who don't have enough room (or back strength) to lug around a dozen city guides for your travels, Wcities has the solution. Wcities is offering PodCityGuides for your iPod. You can download over 300 different guides for over 70 different countries right into your iPod so you never have to lug a bulky travel book again.

For each guide you will find such listings as hotels, attractions, events, dinning, entertainement, attractions and shopping. A weekly sync is recommended to stay 100% up to date on everything that there is to see and do.

Visit Wcities' PodCityGuides

iPod | Tech | travel | Apple | internet

Watch Full Episodes of Gumby and I Spy (and more) on YouTube

2007-02-12T15:31:00.000-08:00

A partnership between Digital Music Group (DMGI) and YouTube was announced today that will bring full episodes of such classic shows as Gumby, I Spy and My Favorite Martian to the popular website. In addition to the classic shows, YouTube will also have access to a portion of DMGI's music catalog.

"We're very excited to introduce our video and controlled-publishing music catalogs to the largest audience for video content available on the Internet," Mitchell Koulouris, chief executive officer of DMGI said in a prepared statement."Not only is YouTube helping to promote independently owned content but will also provide a new revenue source for DMGI through online advertising."

Maybe DMGI's smart choice to embrace YouTube's popularity will carry over to some other companies, although Viacom set the opposite approach last week by demanding that 100,000 of their shows videos be removed immedietly. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

CNN Article "YouTube serves up classic TV"

music | Tech | YouTube | Viacom | internet

Jobs Calls For End To Music Copy Protection

2007-02-08T17:12:00.000-08:00

"SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6 — Steven P. Jobs, Apple’s chief executive, jolted the record industry on Tuesday by calling on its largest companies to allow online music sales unfettered by antipiracy software." - The New York Times

Read full Story from The New York Times HERE

music | Tech | iTunes | Apple | jobs

Wii Boxing Gloves

2007-02-07T17:13:00.000-08:00

If you are one of the chosen few that own a Wii then here is some exciting product news. For the gamers that want an even more authentic boxing experience you are in luck. Now you can buy Wii boxing gloves that encase the nunchuck and the Wiimote into the flaps on the back.

The gloves cost $22 plus shipping from Hong Kong.

View Wii Boxing Glove ProductsPage

Nintendo | Tech | Wii | game | controller

YouTube Removes 100,00 Videos

2007-02-05T11:19:00.000-08:00

Can't find that YouTube video that you are looking for? Well that's because Viacom decided to have 100,00 videos removed. Over the weekend Viacom sent 100,000 DMCA notices to YouTube telling them to take down any videos that came up when any of their shows were searched for. This means that all clips for Viacom shows like The Daily Show and The Colbert Report have been removed, as well as any other video that comes up on one of those shows' searches. So unfortunetly, thousands of legitimate videos have been removed in the wake of this mass removal.

YouTube | Tech | Viacom | video | television

New Laptop Batteries Available

2007-01-31T12:03:00.000-08:00

PB991A Li-Ion Battery For HP Tablet

Li-Ion Battery For HP Tablet
Compatible with HP models: TC4200, TC4400, NC4200, NC4400 series tablets.

Fits with compatible part number: PB991A , 383510-001.

Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 10.8V 4800 mAh.

100% OEM Compatible

Order the PB991A Today - 1 year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back No Risk Shopping, Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!

PB995A Li-Ion Battery for Compaq

Li-Ion Battery for Compaq
Fits Compaq Presario M2000, V2000, V4000, HP Pavilion DV1000, DV4000, ZE2000 series notebook battery.

Fits with compatible part number: PB995A, PF723A, PM579A, 367759-001, 367769-001.

Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 10.8 Volts 8800 mAh.

100% OEM Compatible

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342661-001 HP Compaq Notebook Battery

Battery for Hp Compaq
Fits HP Compaq ZD7000, ZD7001, ZD7005US, zd7005qv, ZD7010US, ZD7015US, ZD7020US, ZD7030US, ZD7040US, ZD7050US, ZD7102US, ZD7140US, ZD7160US, ZD7201US, ZD7230US, ZD7260US, ZD7280US, ZD7310US, ZD7360US, ZD7380US, ZD7999US, HP Compaq Business Notebook nx9500

Fits with compatible part number: 342661-001.

Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 14.8 Volts 6600 mAh.

100% OEM Compatible

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PB992A Li-Ion Battery for HP Business

Li-Ion Battery for HP Business Notebook
Fits HP Business Notebook 8200 Series, nx8200, nc8200, nw8200, nx8220, nc8230, nx8240, 8400 Series, nx8420, nc8430, nw8440, 7400 Series, nx7400, 9400 Series, nx9420, nw9440.

Fits with compatible part number: PB992A, 398876-001, 381374-001, HSTNN-DB11, HSTNN-UB11, HSTNN-LB11, HSTNN-DB06, HSTNN-OB06.

Battery Technology: Li-Ion, 14.4 Volts 4800 mAh.

100% OEM Compatible

Order the PB992A Today - 1 year Warranty, 30 Day Money Back No Risk Shopping, Secure Online Ordering Guaranteed!

laptop | Tech | shopping | battery | batteries

iPod Shuffle Now in Colors

2007-01-30T16:41:00.000-08:00

Tips For Buying A MP3 Player

2007-01-29T17:21:00.000-08:00

Great article for anyone in the market for an MP3 player -

eHow's "How to Buy an MP3 Player"

iPod | Tech | shopping | gadget | MP3

Belkin Bluetooth iPod Dock

2007-01-26T13:52:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has an iPod docking station has wondered why nobody thought of this earlier. Instead of plugging your iPod directly into the dock and using a remote with near to no functionality, the new Belkin dock utilizes Bluetooth technology that turns your iPod into the remote. So now you can actually change artists, playlists, etc. without walking back and forth to you dock. Finally!!!

The Belkin dock will be released in March and will sell for $129.99.

View Belkin Website

View the Bluetooth Adapter for iPod Press Release

iPod | Tech | Apple | shopping | gadget | Belkin| bluetooth

Listen To Your iPod In The Snow!

2007-01-23T16:20:00.000-08:00

Gearing up for winter, Quiksilver and Roxy will be releaseing Bluetooth-enabled snow gear developed by Plantronics. The Quiksilver line will include Double Daffy Snow Jacket and the Pulse Helmet, while Roxy will be releasing the Teen Angel Snow Jacket and Shiver Helmet.

- Both the jackets and helmets will come with stereo sound and voice technology.
- Both will be released for the 2007/2008 winter season.
- Hemlets will retail for $250 and the jackets will retail for $340 (Teen Angel) and $370 (Double Daffy).

iPod | Tech | Apple | shopping | gadget | snow

Will Ferrell iPod Commercial

2006-12-18T17:09:00.000-08:00

Customize Your Sony Vaio C Series

2006-12-13T11:38:00.000-08:00

The Sony Vaio VGN-C190 is now customizable!

The customizing options include your choice of 10 unique colors for the laptop's body, engraving, and hardware selection and upgrades.

The colors are the coolest thing and include:
- Green Storm
- Pink Swirl
- Angel
- Blue Streaks
- Red Storm
- Urban Grey
- Spring Green
- Blush Pink
- Espresso Black
- Sea Shell White

Check Out SonyStyle.com for more details

sony | Tech | laptop | shopping | gadget | electronics

Oh No! No More USB Pole Dancer

2006-12-11T16:35:00.000-08:00

The USB Pole Dancer might have been a huge holiday hit, if it hadn't been pulled from the shelves just one week after its release. Due to customer outrage at the dancer, who dances and spins around the poll as music plays, the UK store Marks & Spencer was forced to remove the item from the shelves. But, maybe you can find one somewhere, and if you can let us know!

View Gizmodo article on the USB Pole Dancer

USB | Tech | toy | shopping | gadget | electronics

Color Your iPod or Laptops

2006-12-07T14:54:00.000-08:00

Wish you iPod or laptop was a different color. Check out Colorware! For about $74 this site can color your electronics in an abundance of colors. For iPod you can color the body and click wheel seperate colors. Make your stuff your own at Colorware.

View Site: COLORWARE

iPod | Tech | laptop | Apple | shopping | gadget | electronics

Laptops Batteries and Cell Phone Ringtones

2006-12-07T09:44:00.000-08:00

There was a helpful article in the New York Times by J.D. Biersdorfer about "Adding Up Drive Capacity". It has a couple good Q & A's about external laptop drives, replacing laptops batteries and how to make a ring tone for your cell phone.

Read article "Adding Up Drive Capacity"

MP3 | Tech | laptop | battery | shopping | gadget | batteries

Free iTunes Stuff

2006-12-05T10:19:00.000-08:00

iPhone Confirmed by Digg.com

2006-12-04T10:29:00.000-08:00

According to Digg.com's Kevin Rose the iPhone will be released in January 2007. The iPhone will be available in 4GB for $249 and 8GB for $449. Other features include a flash memory, slide out keyboard and touchscreen.

The iPhone will be available to all carriers.

View Story at Gizmodo or Ubergizmo

MP3 | Tech | Apple | iPod | shopping | gadget | iPhone

Dog Tag MP3 Player from BenQ

2006-12-01T14:28:00.000-08:00

I thought the new Apple Shuffle was the coolest tiny gadget on the market, but it has some competition. BenQ MusiQ has released these sweet Dog Tag MP3 Players

They are available in 512MB and 1GB (the 1GB has not been released yet) and in two styles. There is a "Steel Wings" model intended for guys and a "Magic Bean" model intended for girls.

The 512MB model with run you $88 and can be purchased via a hotline on December 4th or
online on December 15th. The price of the 1GB has yet to be released.

Click www.anythingbutipod.com for the full scoop.

MP3 | Tech | BenQ | iPod | shopping | gadget

Wii Classic Control

2006-11-29T16:35:00.000-08:00

Don't get me wrong I love the uniqueness of the Wii's motion sensing remote but, the Classis Remote will always hold a place in my heart. When it comes to playing classic games you really can't beat the throw back Super Nintendo remote control. Props to Nintendo for thinking of everything, new and oldschool.

Wii | Tech | media | Nintendo | shopping | game

Watch Your Favorite Shows Anywhere

2006-11-27T10:46:00.000-08:00

From Sling Media comes the Slingbox.

The Slingbox allows you to watch your favorite television shows, DVR shows, satellite channels and more (dependent on which box you purchase) from anywhere. Simply connect the box to your cable box and you are set, you can stream your favorite shows to your Windows capable handheld device, or to your PC or Mac laptop.

There are three different models of the Slingbox:

The Slingbox Tuner allows you to watch your basic cable shows on any PC or mobile device and sells for $179.00.
Buy the Slingbox Tuner HERE

The Slingbox AV allows you to watch your digital cable, satellite, or DVR shows on any PC or mobile device and sells for $179.00.
Buy the Slingbox AV HERE

The Slingbox Pro allows you to watch all of your HD home entertainment, up to four devices, on any PC or mobile deive and sells for $249.99.
Buy the Slingbox Pro HERE

Visit Sling Media at http://us.slingmedia.com

television | Tech | media | mobile | shopping | gadget

Black Friday at Apple

2006-11-21T11:26:00.000-08:00

Just as the turkey coma is wearing off from Thanksgiving, comes Black Friday. Black Friday is the day after Thansgiving when anyone brave enough, or crazy enough, to fight the insanity of the masses, can save big on Black Friday pricing. Most stores offer exclusive deals on Black Friday and every year those savings draw bigger and bigger crowds. So this year Apple decided to join in on the fun. On Friday, November 24th, Apple will be offering exclusive one-day only savings, online and in the Apple stores. In addition to these exclusive savings, Apple will match competitor prices on Apple products as well. So if you are thinking about an iPod, or any other Apple product, as a gift or a holiday treat for yourself then make sure you save some energy for the Black Friday madness.

Visit the Official Apple Black Friday page HERE for more information and details.

Apple | Tech | iPod | computer | shopping

Apple iPhone confirmed!

2006-11-20T13:16:00.000-08:00

Finally!

Now the question remains whether or not this will be the next generation of iPods or not. With so many rumors about what the next iPod will look like, most consumers seem to want the widescreen, and or touchscreen, rumors to be true. So does the confirmation of an iPhone mean that these other iPod rumors are out of the question from Apple? Will Apple release more than one new design? Will the iPhone and new iPod have different markets? I guess we just have to wait and see.

Read Full Story at Forbes.com

Read Full Story at DailyTech.com

Apple | Tech | iPod | iPhone | shopping

176 Newspapers to Parnter with Yahoo

2006-11-20T12:32:00.000-08:00

"A consortium of seven newspaper chains representing 176 daily papers across the country is announcing a broad partnership with Yahoo to share content, advertising and technology, another sign that the wary newspaper business is increasingly willing to shake hands with the technology companies they once saw as a threat." - Miguel Helft and Steve Lohr (The New York Times)

Read Full Story

Yahoo | Tech | newspaper | Internet | technology

Nintendo Wii Commercial

2006-11-20T12:18:00.000-08:00

Check out the Nintendo Wii commercial for a look at the Wii controller in use.

Watch Wii Commercial Here

nintendo | Tech | Wii | video game | shopping

"Will It Blend" - Movie Night

2006-11-17T12:29:00.000-08:00

The technological advancement of blenders at its best -

tech | comedy | YouTube

iPod Speakers for $4.99

2006-11-17T12:07:00.000-08:00

The Computer Geeks are offering an amazing deal! Until November 30th you will receive a $30.00 rebate with your purchase of Monster iSpeaker Portable Speakers for your iPod (or any other portable music device). This means that you will pay only $4.99 for iPod Speakers! These would make great holiday gifts or stocking stuffers, so stock up before November 30th.

Apple | iPod | shopping | tech | speakers

Cool Gadgets to Beat the Winter Chill

2006-11-10T16:16:00.000-08:00

We all know that sitting at your computer can get a little frosty once the temperatures outside drop. Here are couple of gadgets to warm your hands on those chilly days.

From Thanko, check out their USB Warm Gloves. This set of gloves comes with built in heat generators and removable hoods on the fingertip to allow for exposed fingertips. The gloves are powered through a USB connection and are available in grey for $39.00. Visit www.audiocubes.com to purchase.

A less cumbersome (but less warm) option to keep your hands warm during the chilly winter months is the Thanko's Optical Mouse with Warmer. Simply connect the mouse to your USB port and the upper side of the mose heats up to warm up your icy palms. This mouse sells for $25.00

Personally, I would rather go with the gloves. While a heated mouse sounds nice, it would only warm one hand and as soon as you took your hand off of the mouse it would probably be colder than if it was never exposed to warmth.

gadget | Tech | Thanko | technology | shopping

Cell Phone or ATM Card?

2006-11-09T16:27:00.000-08:00

What will they think of next?

If you ever wanted to be able to use your cell phone as your ATM card then read, "Your Mobile Phone Is A Wimp Compared To These" from Mobility Guru and see the next wave of cell phones for yourself.

cell phone | Tech | technology | shopping | mobile

VN-CX1 - Sony Vaio Mouse Talk

2006-11-09T09:44:00.000-08:00

The new Sony Mouse Talk, VN-CX1, functions as a multi-functional mouse and cell phone. When closed the VN-CX1 forms all the same functions as normal mouse and has a smooth and sleek appearence. It utilizes a bright LED for superior tracking and fluid movement.

When the VN-CX1 is opened up, it can function as a telephone with a loud speaker. It has an echo cancellation feature that reduces any noise or distortion that may be present and is Skype Certified to make and receive internet calls.

When someone calls you, the LED light flashes and a ringtone is heard.

The VN-CX1 is available in all the colors seen below.

Specifications

Operational system: Optical sensor system
Interface: USB and USB2.0
Button: 2 buttons / 1 wheel
Device driver: Private driver
External size: W45.5 x H23.9 x D89.2 mm
Mass: 67g
Cable length: 110cm
Resolution: 800 counts (per 1 inch)

sony | Tech | Vaio | technology | shopping

Finally, one device for all your mobile power needs!

2006-11-07T09:21:00.000-08:00

Laptops For Less, a leading online supplier of mobile batteries and other mobile power products, is proud to announce the arrival of the PowerPal. The PowerPal is a revolutionary power source that can charge and provide power for many kinds of mobile electronics anywhere, anytime. It can be used at home with the included ac adapter or on the go with just the battery. In addition to the high capacity Lithium technology, the PowerPal contains numerous safety features that guard against damaging low-voltage electronics. It is also designed to provide long lasting power and includes anti-shock features. It also has wide compatibility with USB and DC ports.

For home users, the PowerPal makes an excellent substitute power supply, backup power supply or ac adapter for personal electronics. For business professionals, the PowerPal is a practical alternative energy source, providing much needed extra power on the go for increased mobility. The PowerPal works as an all-in-one smart energy source with its wide variety of connector tips that allow maximum compatibility with portable electronic devices. These devices include: Mobile Phones, PDA/SmartPhones, iPods, MP3 Players, PSP Players, Portable DVD Players, Portable CD Players, Digital Cameras, Digital Camcorders, Handheld and portable GPS devices.

The PowerPal will power most low-powered mobile devices with input voltages less than 11V using the included connector tips and the power output will automatically shut off when an overload or a short circuit occurs to prevent damage to your device.

The PowerPal includes an AC Charger and USB cord to re-charge the PowerPal, USB and DC connection tips, Mini-USB connection tip, Sony Camera 2 connection tip, Sony DV connection tips, iPod connection tip, various cellular/smart phone and PDA connection tips, leather bag to hold the PowerPal, charger and tips, and a user guide.

Compatible Devices - Manufacturer and Model:

Apple - iPod: 1st/2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Nano, mini, video, Shuffle
Audiovox - Pocket PC 6600, SMT5600, VX6600
Blackbe rry - 6200 series, 6510, 7100 series, 7200 series, 7510, 7520, 8700 series
I-Mate - JasJAM JAMin, JasJar, K-JAM, SP5, SP5m, JAM Black, JAM, SP3i, SP3
LG - 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, an d 8000 series phones; AX, DM, LG, LX, MM, PM, SP, TP, V and VX series ph ones; KP2200, SV130, VX600, Telson 8100
Motorola - Q, RAZR V3 (all colors), SLVR L2/L6/L7, and PEBL (a ll colors) phones
Motorola - Accompli, Timeport, and StarTAC series; A, C, E, I, L, MPX, P, T, and V series; 120 series, 2188, 3281, 6188, 7089, 8050
Nokia - 1 000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 series phones; 7 70, N80, N90
O2 - XDA Trion, XDA Neo, XDA Exec, XDA mini S, XDA Orion, XDA II mini, XDA Iis, Xphone II
Orange - SPV M2000, SPV C500
Palm - Treo 650, 700p, 700w
Q-Tek - 8010, 8020, 8300, 8310, 9000, 9090, 9100, 9600, S200, S110, S100
Samsung - A, C, D, E, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, X, ZX, SCH, SGH an d SPH series phones; 3500, 6100, 8500, SA288
Siemens - A, C, CF, CT, M, MC, S, SL and SX series phones
Sony - V arious Digital Cameras, Camcorders, and PSP Players
Sony Eric sson - A, K, P, R, S, T and Z series phones; W600i, W810
T-Mobile - Sidekick II, Sidekick III, MDA Compact II, MDA Compact, MDA IV, MDA III
Various Bluetooth Headsets
Various D igital Cameras
Various Camcorders
Various Portable GPS
Various Portable CD Players
Various Portable DVD Players
Various MP3 Players

Manufacturer Model Tip No.

Sony V arious Digital Cameras 04-F/01-U1
Sony Various Camcorders barrel co nnectors
Various Bluetooth Headsets 01-U1
Various Digital Cameras barrel c onnectors
Various Camcorders barrel connectors
Various PSP Player barrel connectors
Various Portable GPS barrel connectors
Various Portable CD Players barrel connectors
Various Portable DVD Players barrel connectors
Various MP3 Players (not iPod) 02-D
Barrel C onnector Dimensions:
04-A: 2.35mm*0.7mm
04-B: 3.0 mm*1.1mm
04-C: 3.5mm*1.35mm
04-D: 4.0mm*1.7mm
04-E: 4.75mm*1.7mm

About Laptops For Less - since 1996, Laptops For Less has been the leading provider of compatible laptop batteries and other portable electronic power supplies and mobile batteries. As an industry leader Laptops For Less delivers high quality laptop parts and PDA accessories with a high level of service. Their unique product lines of over 1,000 diverse accessory products and replacement parts provide customers with an extensive selection of the best quality products available. For more information, visit http://www.laptopsforless.com

power | Tech | battery | mobile | shopping

Nintendo Wii Games

2006-11-02T12:29:00.000-08:00

Games published by Nintendo:

Wii Sports (bundled with hardware)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Excite Truck
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
Battalion Wars II
Big Brain Academy
Mario Strikers Charged
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Super Mario Galaxy

Third-party Wii titles available from launch to March 31, 2007:

The Ant Bully

Avatar: The Last Airbender

The Barnyard

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Bust a Move Revolution

Call of Duty 3

Disney's/Pixar's Cars

Dance Factory

Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action

Disney's Meet the Robinsons

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

Elebits

Far Cry: Vengeance

The Godfather

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

GT Pro Series

Happy Feet

Ice Age 2

Madden NFL 07

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Metal Slug Anthology

Monster 4x4: World Circuit

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

Need for Speed: Carbon

Open Season

Prince of Persia

Rampage: Total Destruction

Rapala Tournament Fishing

Rayman Raving Rabbids

Red Steel

Sidewinder

Sonic and the Secret Rings

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

SSX

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Tiger Woods PGA Tour

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent

Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam

Trauma Center: Second Opinion

World Series of Poker

nintendo | Tech | Wii | video game | shopping

Nintendo is back in the game with the upcoming release of Wii

2006-11-02T11:26:00.000-08:00

Coming November 19th, 2006 is the much anticipated Nintendo Wii.

Wii will be sold at the affordable price of $249.99 and will include the console, one wireless Wii remote controller, one Nunchuk controller and the "groundbreaking collection of five different Wii sports games on one disc, which anyone can play using simple movements, experienced or not", Nintendo says.

According to Nintendo"every Wii console includes another distinctive feature: a series of on-screen “channels” that make up the Wii Channel Menu, which makes the console approachable and customizable for everyone, from the most avid gamer to people who have never played before. The Wii Channel Menu is the starting point for all of the console’s functions. The “channels” offer a gateway to a rich variety of entertainment options. When connected to a TV, the Wii Channel Menu offers a simple interface, letting users pick games to play, get news or weather, view and send photos or even create playable caricatures of themselves to use in actual games. Additional functions allow users to redeem Wii Points and download classic games to Wii’s Virtual Console™. The variety of options available through the Wii Channel Menu motivates both gamers and non-gamers to turn on Wii’s power every day."

Although the Wii console is sleek and small (roughly the size of 3 DVD cases stacked on top of each other), the coolest feature of the system is the remote control.

The Wii remote control device is an "inventive, first-of-its-kind controller whose position can be detected in a 3-D space. The new controller allows users to pinpoint targets in games or move through the Wii Channel Menu with precision and ease. This intuitive control system will be understood immediately by everyone, regardless of their previous experience with video games. With this one small controller, Wii makes games both easier and more intense than anything previously experienced. For example, in the Wii Sports tennis game, players swing the Wii Remote like a racket to hit the ball, as in real life. They can add topspin or slice the ball just by angling their hands and wrist like they would in a real match."

As far as comaptibility goes, Wii will be compatible with all Nintendo GameCube games. Although Wii operates a single self-loading media bay that plays single or double layered 12cm optical discs, it has the capability to play the 8cm GameCube discs as well. The console also has four ports for controllers and two slots for memory cards.

It seems like the Nintendo Wii might just be a hit. I know I want one! But how it competes with the XBOX 360 and the upcoming Sony Playstation 3 will be the real test of success.

For more information on the Nintendo Wii, visit www.nintendo.com
Or http://wii.nintendo.com

nintendo | Tech | Wii | video game | shopping

MacBook Glitches

2006-10-30T16:31:00.000-08:00

With Apple sales growing at stagering numbers it is not suprising that a few glitches are sneaky into Apple products. Apple has admitted that an undisclosed number of MacBooks (Apple laptops) have a flaw that may cause the computer to shut down without warning, causing any unsaved information to be lost.

For the full story visit www.technewsworld.com or click HERE

Apple | Tech | MacBook | computers | shopping

Apple Shuffle Ships...Finally!

2006-10-30T12:22:00.000-08:00

Well, Apple said the new Shuffle would ship in October and they took it right down to the wire. The Shuffle will finally ship today, so if you ordered yours online you should receive it by Friday, November 3rd. If you are waiting to purchase one from an Apple store or retailer you are going to have to wait a couple more days still. They are expected in stores within the next fews days but no exact date has been announced.

To purchase from Apple visit click HERE
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Apple | Tech | iPod | Shuffle | shopping

Samsung's 8mm Thick Mouse

2006-10-27T14:37:00.000-07:00

Samsung announced their new 8mm thick mouse!

Yeah it looks cool but it also looks really uncomfortable. If you use your mouse a lot this does not look very ergonomic. Personally, I don't even like the super tiny mice so this doesn't seem like my cup of tea. But you have to hand it to Samsung, it is cool.

Samsung | Tech | mouse | computer | shopping

Microsoft Zune Coming Soon!

2006-10-26T10:11:00.000-07:00

On November 14th the Apple iPod might have its first sign of competition. Since its debute five years ago the iPod has more than dominated the digital media player market. But, on November 14th Microsoft will be releasing their much aniticipated MP3 player and potential iPod rival - ZUNE.

The ZUNE will be available in a 30GB model only, will cost $249.99 and is available in brown, black and white.

The most appealing features of the ZUNE, is its bigger screen, a 3" inch screen compared to the 2.5" inch iPod screen (ZUNE also has landscape mode capabilities), its Wi-Fi, File Sharing, FM Tuner, and Social Networking capabilites.

The greatest downfall for me with the ZUNE is that it is not MAC compatible. This doesn't seem like the smartest choice but maybe Microsoft has a plan.

Some might see it as a positive, some a negative, but Zune also comes with preloaded content. Personally, I like that the iPod comes without preloaded content because I don't want anything that they might but on the device. I want my music, my photos, my videos, etc. not preloaded content that I have to take the time to delete. But I know others that really like the idea of preloaded content because then they can start playing with the device right out of the box. Either way, the ZUNE comes with the preloaded content listed below.

Preloaded Content:

Audio Tracks

•	Band of Horses, “Wicked Gil” (Sub Pop Records)
•	Bitter:Sweet, “The Mating Game” (Quango Music Group)
•	CSS, “Alala (Microsoft edit)” (Sub Pop Records)
•	Darkel, “At The End of The Sky (edit)” (Astralwerks)
•	Every Move a Picture, “Signs of Life” (V2)
•	Small Sins, “Stay” (Astralwerks)
•	The Adored, “Tell Me Tell Me” (V2)
•	The Rakes, “Open Book” (V2)
•	The Thermals, “A Pillar of Salt” (Sub Pop Records)

Music Video

•	30 Seconds to Mars, “The Kill” (Virgin Records)
•	BT, “1.618” (DTS Entertainment)
•	Chad VanGaalen, “Red Hot Drops” (Sub Pop Records)
•	Coldcut featuring Roots Manuva, “True Skool” (Ninja Tune)
•	CSS, “Let’s Make Love and Listen to Death From Above” (Sub Pop Records)
•	Fruit Bats, “Live: The Wind That Blew My Heart Away” (Sub Pop Records)
•	Grandaddy, “Elevate Myself” (V2)
•	Hot Chip, “Over and Over” (Astralwerks Records)
•	Kraak & Smaak featuring Dez., “Keep Me Home” (Quango Music Group)
•	Kinski, “Live: The Snowy Parts of Scandinavia” (Sub Pop Records)
•	Paul Oakenfold, “Faster Kill Pussycat (Featuring Brittany Murphy)” (Maverick Records)
•	Serena-Maneesh, “Drain Cosmetics” (Playlouderecordings)

Film Shorts

•	5 Boro: “A New York Skateboarding Minute” (Skateboarding)
•	Radical Films: “Kranked — Progression” (Mountain Biking)
•	TGRTV The North Face (Skiing/Snowboarding)

For for information on the Microsoft ZUNE, check out www.zunescene.com
and www.microsoft.com

So will ZUNE be the next iPod? Or will people hold out for the rumored sixth generation iPods?

microsoft | Tech | Zune | mp3 | shopping

iPod Nano (product) RED

2006-10-16T09:59:00.000-07:00

The iPod Nano (product) RED is a special edition iPod released by Apple to benefit the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. For every iPod Nano (product) RED purchased, Apple will donate $10 of the purchase to the Global Fund.

The iPod Nano (product) RED is only available in the 4GB model. It holds up to 1,000 songs, 25,000 photos and has up to 24 hours of battery life.

For more information on the Global Fund, visit www.JOINRED.com

Apple | Tech | iPod | Nano | shopping | (product)RED

Laptop Battery Recall

2006-10-06T10:37:00.000-07:00

One-by-one nearly all of the major laptop computer manufacturers have recalled specific lithium ion battery models made by Sony Corp. due to risk of overheating, smoke and in some cases, fire.

The recall began with Dell Inc., who issued the largest recall of 4.1 million laptop battery units; other companies followed shortly there after and have continued to trickle in little by little. Apple Computer Inc. recalled 1.8 million laptop battery units, IBM Corp. 526,000 units, Toshiba Corp. 340,000 units, Fujitsu Ltd. 287,000 and last week Lenovo Inc joined the recall. (Additionally, Panasonic recalled 6,000 notebook batteries but would not identify the battery manufacturer).

With the latest recalls factored in, the number of lithium ion laptop batteries recalled worldwide has now risen past 7.5 million, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Sony has yet to release any information on how much the current recall will cost the company but it is estimated that the Dell and Apple recalls alone will cost at least $170 million. Sony is however working, in connection with the CPSC, on a worldwide replacement program for specific laptop battery models, “We believe that this program is in the best interest of both our customers and all consumers,” Sony said.

So what is the problem with the recalled batteries? The biggest issue is that the batteries are lithium ion. The technology for laptop batteries has shifted away from nickel metal hydride batteries and towards lithium ion batteries because of there ability to hold a longer charge in a smaller battery, and suffer no memory issues. Unfortunately, these improvements come with a small risk of defect built in to them. Because the lithium ion batteries contain an electrolyte dissolved in a highly flammable solvent, if there is a defect in the batteries construction then it could cause overheating and fire. For the current Sony battery recall, the problem appears to have stemmed from a problem in the manufacturing process that left tiny shards of metal in the battery cells, causing them to short-circuit. But this has yet to be nailed down as the sole cause of the battery defect.

A spokeswoman for the CPSC, Julie Vallese, says there are other factors to consider regarding the overheating of laptop batteries. “How consumers use a laptop — such as leaving it running on a car seat in hot weather — as well as faulty power adapters could raise the risk of failure”, Vallese said. She adds that, “The design and final product assembly by individual computer makers also vary and can change the risk”. The various potential causes for the current battery recall have left Sony in a position of uncertain action. Despite not having a sole cause of the problem nailed down, or knowing for certain that there is a problem and that it is on there end, they are airing on the side of caution and recalling the products anyway.

Listed below are the reported recalled laptop batteries. Whether your battery is listed below or not, if you are concerned about the safety of your laptop battery, or AC adapter, Laptops For Less is an excellent solution. Check them out at www.laptopsforless.com

Dell

Latitude: D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810
Inspiron: 500M, 510M, 600M, 700M, 710M, 6000, 6400, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 9400, E1505, E1705
Precision: M20, M60, M70, M90
XPS: XPS, XPS Gen2, XPS M170, XPS M1710

Apple

12-inch iBook G4: Battery Model Number A1061, Battery Serial Number Range ZZ338 - ZZ427, 3K429 - 3K611, 6C519 - 6C552 ending with S9WA, S9WC or S9WD
12-inch PowerBook G4: Battery Model Number A1079, Battery Serial Number Range ZZ411 - ZZ427, 3K428 - 3K611
15-inch PowerBook G4: Battery Model Number A1078 and A1148, Battery Serial Number Range 3K425 - 3K601, 6N530 - 6N551 ending with THTA, THTB, or THTC, 6N601 ending with THTC

Toshiba

Satellite: M50-S418TD, M55-S135, M55-S1351, M55-S325, M55-S3251, M55-S2253, M55-S3262, M55-S1352, M55-S2252, M50-S4182TD, M55-S139, M55-S1391, M55-S329, M55-S3291, M55-S3292, M55-S3293, M55-S3294, M50-S5181TD, M55-S141, M55-S1412, M55-S351, M55-S3511, M55-S331, M55-S3311, M55-S3312, M55-S3313, M55-S321, M55-S3314, M55-S3315, M55-S3512, A105-S171, A105-S1711, A105-S271, A105-S2001, A100-ST3211, A100-S2211TD, M105-S322, A105-S2719, A105-S215TD, M50-S5182TD, A100-S8111TD, M100-ST5111, A105-S4014, A105-S4012, A105-S4011, A105-S4004, A105-S4002, A105-S4001, A105-S2111, A105-S2101, A105-S2091, M105-SP381, A100-SP471, M100-ST5211, A100-ST8211, A100-S2311TD, M105-S3014, A105-S4041, A105-S4031, M55-S1001, A105-S4024, A105-S4144, A105-S4104, A105-S4094, A105-S4074, A105-S2121, A105-S4051, M105-S3064, M105-S3051, M105-S3041, M105-S3031, M105-S1011, M105-SP1011, A105-S4174, A105-S4164, M105-S3074, M105-S1031, M105-S1041, A105-S4154, A105-S4034, A105-S4054, M105-S3084, A105-S4274, A105-S4254, A105-S4244, A105-S2224, A105-S2211, A105-S2204, A105-S2201, A105-S2181, A105-S4214, A105-S4294, A105-S2194, A105-S4364, A105-S4344, A105-S4342, A105-S4284, A105-S4204, A105-S4211, A105-S4201, A105-S4092, A105-S2141, A105-S4084, A105-S4184, A105-S4194, M105-S1021, A105-S4102, A105-S4124, A105-S4114, A105-S4132, A105-S4134, A105-S2131, A105-S4064, M105-S3021, M105-S3012, M105-S3011, M105-S3004, M105-S3002, M105-S3001, A105-S4022, A105-S4021, A105-S2081, A105-S2071, A105-S2061, A105-S2051, A105-S2041, A105-S2031, A105-S2021, A105-S2011, A105-S2711, A105-S1014, A105-S1013, A105-S361, A105-S3611, A105-S1712, A105-S2714, A105-S2715, A105-S2712, A105-S2713, A105-S2716, A105-S2717, A105-S101, A105-S1012
Tecra: A6-S513, A6-EZ6311, A6-EZ6312, A6-ST3512, A7-S612, A6-S713, A7-ST5112, A6-ST3112, A6, A7-S712

IBM and Lenovo

ThinkPad R51e, R52, R60, R60e
ThinkPad T43, T43p, T60, T60p
ThinkPad X60, X60s
ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51
ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p

Compatible vs. OEM Laptop Batteries

2006-10-05T17:15:00.000-07:00

Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) September 26, 2006 -- Laptops For Less, an industry expert and leading online supplier of mobile power products, today offered some buying tips regarding the choice between compatible laptop batteries and OEM laptop batteries.

In the world of laptop batteries there are two different categories. The first is OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) also known as a brand name battery. These are laptop batteries that are sold by the manufacturers (i.e. Dell, Sony, Compaq, Apple, etc.) and carry warranties under such companies. The second type of battery is known as a compatible battery. These are batteries that are compatible with the OEM batteries, and in most cases contain the identical power cells, but are made by a company other than the original manufacturer.

Even though compatible laptop batteries are not stamped with a brand name like Apple on them, they are in fact more similar to OEM batteries than most people realize. Despite carrying the manufacturer's name, most OEM laptop batteries are not manufactured by the companies themselves. In most cases, the OEM batteries are built by a different company and then sold by that company to the manufacturer who then brands the battery with their name. For example, the recent Apple laptop battery recall revealed that the power cells inside Apple laptop batteries were produced by Sony. Therefore, when you purchase an Apple laptop battery you are really purchasing a Sony battery in an Apple casing. In these cases purchasing a name brand does not necessarily guarantee superior quality.

Other times the manufacturer of the laptop battery or the power cells might be a so-called generic company that then sells their product to a large company (i.e. Dell, Sony, Compaq, Apple, etc.) who brands the battery with their name. In these instances the battery is literally identical to a compatible battery, except that the compatible battery maintains the generic name and can therefore be sold at a significantly reduced price.

Compatible laptop battery manufacturers simply cut out the middle man and instead of selling the battery to Apple who then sells in to the consumer they sell them directly to the consumer. Eliminating the middle man and the brand name allows the compatible compatible laptop battery to be sold for significantly less money than the OEM batteries - in some cases the consumer could save up to 70%.

In addition to the savings advantage of purchasing a compatible battery, most consumers find that compatible, or generic, laptop batteries outperform OEM batteries. This is due to the fact that the generic brands know that consumers tend to be skeptical with their first generic battery purchase and therefore their product must perform superiorly in order to maintain a customer base.

Laptop | Tech | computer | battery batteries | OEM

How to improve your laptop battery life

2006-10-01T16:25:00.000-07:00

A laptop battery allows the user to be portable and productive, but the battery cannot last forever as most laptop owners are painfully aware of. But there are several things that you can do to improve upon your laptop battery's life.

First, only run the programs that are essential to what you are working on. The more programs you have open, the harder your laptop has to work and causes the battery to drain faster.

Second, make sure that your laptop is set to hibernate, or power save. This way when you step away from it for a while it does not continue to drain your battery.

Third, make sure to take care of your battery. While lithium-ion batteries (used by most laptops) do not technically have a memory, they do still need proper charging practices. It is never a good idea to just charge the battery a little and then drain it over and over again. The best method for maintaining your battery life is to charge your battery completely for the first couple charge cycles. From there on make sure to completely deplete and recharge your battery every now and then. This teaches the battery where it should be at max charge. If it is never completely depleted or completely charged then it doesn't know its limits and your battery will lose its life much faster.

Lastly, eventually you will need to replace your laptop's battery. The average life of a laptop battery is 18-24 months. You can purchase new laptop batteries from you brand directly or you can go through a third party store like Laptops For Less. Their batteries are 100% compatible with brands like Compaq, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Panasonic, Apple, Hp, Gateway, Acer, Dell, IBM, Sony and many more.

Laptop | Tech | computer | battery

New from Apple - iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle - The Next Generations

2006-10-01T11:21:00.000-07:00

2nd Generation iPod Nano

The newest release from Apple is the "completely remasted" iPod Nano. The new Nano is thinner than ever before, has a brighter display and has a battery life of up to 24 hours. The Nano is available in 2Gb, 4GB and 8GB models and can hold up to 2,000 songs.

The new Nano is available in silver, pink, black, green and blue.

For technical specs on the 2nd Generation iPod Nano click HERE for features click HERE

As of now there are no replacement batteries available for the new iPod Nano but for external battery supplies and internal batteries for other iPod models, please visit iPod Batteries.

New iPod Shuffle

The newest release from Apple is the next generation of the iPod Shuffle. The new iPod Shuffle is only 1.62 inches in width, 1.07 inches in height and 0.41 inches in depth (including the clip) making it "the world's smallest digital music player".

Despite is tiny stature the Shuffle has a 1GB drive, can hold up to 24o songs and boasts a 12 hour battery life.

The iPod Shuffle is available now.

For technical specs on the new iPod Shuffle click HERE for features click HERE

As of now there are no replacement batteries available for the iPod Shuffle but for external battery supplies and internal batteries for other iPod models, please visit iPod Batteries.

Apple | Tech | Nano | iPod | Shuffle

What to do when your RPTV Lamp blows out

2006-09-30T13:47:00.000-07:00

Owners of Rear Projection Televisions, or RPTVs, are probably all to aware that the lamps inside the televisions do not last as long as the televisions themselves. The good news is that that does not mean you have to buy a new TV, many companies are now selling RPTV replacement lamps for such brands as Hitachi, RCA, Zenith, LG, Samsung, Panasonic , Sony and more. These third party companies offer an affordable solution to the problem, especially considering the manufacturer's replacement lamps could cost close to $1,000, and the lamps only last about 12 to 18 months. On average, a third party RPTV lamp runs about half the price of the OEM lamp, and often out-performs them.

I would recommend a third party store for any of your RPTV lamp needs.

RPTV | television | tech | repair

iPod Batteries - What to do when yours dies

2006-09-29T14:41:00.000-07:00

It has become well known that the Apple iPod batteries do not have long life-spans, in most cases it is 18 months before the battery cells begin to lose their juice or the battery needs to be replaced all together. The iPod battery issues are what has led Apple to be the subject of numerous class-action lawsuits regarding the company's misrepresentation of the MP3 player's battery life. These battery problems do not however mean that iPod owners are out of luck if their battery starts to die.

You could go directly through Apple. Apple's solution to the problem is to replace your defective iPod outright and give you a refurbished one of equivalent value. The only problem being that this process runs about $200 and you are not even getting a new iPod, you are essentially getting your old one back with a new battery and therefore paying $200 for a battery. In this case, you are far better of chipping in the extra $50 and just buying a new iPod.

Or you could purchase a replacement battery for your iPod from an online retailer for about $15.95 and your problem is solved. Replacement batteries are extremely affordable, easy to install and your iPod will work like it did out of the box. Most companies will carry batteries for the 1st Generation iPod, 2nd Generation iPod, 3rd Generation iPod, 4th Generation iPod, iPod Photo and iPod Mini. As of now there are no replacement batteries available for the iPod Nanos or the 5th Generation iPods.

In addition to the internal replacement batteries, there are external power sources available for your iPod that allow you to prolong you iPod enjoyment even after the internal battery has died. Great for long trip or commuters. Visit www.ThePowerPal.com for more information or to purchase an external power pack for your iPod.

For iPod accessories click HERE

iPod | battery | batteries | Apple

USB Thumb Drives - A must have!

2006-09-03T17:03:00.000-07:00

USB Thumb Drives are the new must have item. These tiny gadgets have replaced disks and data CDs when it comes to portable data stoarge. With a USB Thumb Drive you can simple plug the unit into the USB port on your computer, save any information that you need (pictures, songs, documents, etc.), remove the unit and carry it with you to plugged into the computer of your choice. There are many companies that sell USB Thumb Drives, both original manufacturers and third party retailers, and the devices come in various sizes, shapes and memory sizes, so make sure to find the one that fits you needs the best. Below are a couple of the models sold by a leading online supplier of USB Thumb Drives so that you can get an idea of the technical specification of most thumb drive units.

USB 1GIG Thumb Drive
1 Gigabyte USB Thumb Drive. Provides 1GB of Storage Capacity. Runs on all current versions of Windows, Apple/Mac OS X and Linux.

USB 2GIG Thumb Drive
2 Gigabyte USB Thumb Drive. Provides 2GB of Storage Capacity. Runs on all current versions of Windows, Apple/Mac OS X and Linux.

USB 512MB Thumb Drive
Worlds smallest USB 512MB thumb drive . Fits USB 1.1 or 2.0 ports. Runs on all current versions of Windows.

USB 512MB Thumb Drive
USB 512MB thumb drive . Fits USB 1.1 or 2.0 ports. Runs on all current versions of Windows.

USB | flash drives | thumb drives | memory

Replacement Power Tool Batteries

2006-08-20T15:30:00.000-07:00

Having a difficult time finding a new battery for your power tool? Many online battery retailers are now selling replacement power tool batteries for brands like Black & Decker, Bosch, Craftsman, DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi, and more. Most power tool batteries are priced at significantly lower than OEM prices and should come with a one-year warranty. Never buy a battery from an online retailer that does not offer a warranty. For more information on your power tool's specific model number, click on your brand below.

Black & Decker, Bosch, Craftsman, DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi

power tools | battery | batteries | replacement

Replacement Camcorder Batteries

2006-08-19T15:28:00.000-07:00

Need a new camcorder battery?

Many online battery retailers carry wide vaieties of camcorder batteries for brands like Canon, Hitachi, Ricoh, Sharp, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, JVC, Sanyo, and many more. You can also purchase new batteries from the manufactuer directly, it will be more expensive but some people feel more comfortable going the OEM route.

If you need more information about your specific camcorder model number, click on your brand below.

Canon, Hitachi, Ricoh, Sharp, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, JVC, Sanyo

replacement | battery | batteries | camcorder

Options for replacing a laptop AC adapter

2006-08-17T17:06:00.000-07:00

Replacing a laptop AC adapter can be a pain. Most people do not even know where to start looking, so here are a couple of options.

First, you can contact the manufacturer of you laptop. If your AC adapter broke rather soon after your purchase it might still be covered under a warranty. If it is not still under warranty then you can purchase a new one from the manufacturer themselves.

The second option is to go through a third party and purchase a replacement AC adapter. Replacement AC adapter, like other replacement parts, can be purchased at various online retailers and should be 100% compatible with the manufacturers products. Make sure that which every company you purchase from states that the product is 100% compatible and offers a warranty. The advantage to purchasing from a third party is that you do not have to pay extra for the name brand and can save yourself quite a bit of money.

Most online retailers will carry replacement parts for major brands like Compaq, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Panasonic, Apple, Hp, Gateway, Acer, Dell, IBM, Lenovo, Sony and many more.

If you need more information about your specific laptop AC adapter model number, click on your brand name below.

Compaq, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Panasonic, Apple, Hp, Gateway, Acer, Dell, IBM, Lenovo, Sony

AC adapter | adapter | charger | laptop

Replacement Digital Camera Batteries

2006-08-17T16:19:00.000-07:00

If you need a new digital camera battery, you have two choices - OEM or replacement.

OEM refers to the manufacturer's product, or a Nikon battery.

Replacement refers to a third party, or generic, battery. Third party bateries are compatible with the OEM battery they just don't carry the name brand and can therefore be sold for a reduce price.

When buying online make sure that the retailer specifies that your battery is 100% compatible and that it comes with a warranty. Most online retailers carry a wide range of digital camera batteries for brands like Canon, Hitachi, Kodak, Leica, Olympus, Ricoh, Sharp, Casio, Konica, Minolta, Samsung, Sony, Fuji, Sanyo, Toshiba and many more.

If you need more information about any of these brands, or your specific digital camera model number, click on the brand name below.

Canon, Hitachi, Kodak, Leica, Olympus, Ricoh, Sharp, Casio, Konica, Minolta, Samsung, Sony, Fuji, Sanyo, Toshiba

For more information on OEM and Compatible batteries read "Compatible vs. OEM Laptop Batteries"

camera | battery | batteries | digital

Replacement Cell Phone Batteries

2006-08-15T15:57:00.000-07:00

If you lost your cell phone battery, or if your cell phone battery just doesn't hold a charge anymore, and you don't want to pay a fortune buying a new battery from the manufacturer then check out a third party retailer. Online battery retailers carry replacement cell phone batteries for brands such as Audiovox, LG, Nokia, Sharp, Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung, Sprint, Kyocera, Nextel, Sanyo, and more. Make sure that the battery you purchase is 100% compatible and comes with a warranty.

If you need more information about your specific cell phone model, click on your brand below.

Audiovox, LG, Nokia, Sharp, Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung, Sprint, Kyocera, Nextel, Sanyo

cell phone | battery | batteries | replacement

Replacement PDA Batteries

2006-08-12T15:30:00.000-07:00

Online retailers are now carrying replacement PDA batteries. These batteries are compatible with your PDA and cost significantly less than going through the retailer. Most retailers will carry batteries for brands such as Compaq, Blackberry, Hp, Panasonic, Sharp, T-Mobile, Casio, Garmin, Palm, NEC, Siemens, Toshiba, Dell, Handspring, Psion, Samsung, Sony, Audiovox and more. Just make sure that the battery you purchase is 100% compatible and comes with a warranty.

If you need more information about your specific PDA model number in order to find the battery that is right for your device, click on the name brand below that correlates to your PDA.

Compaq, Blackberry, Hp, Panasonic, Sharp, T-Mobile, Casio, Garmin, Palm, NEC, Siemens, Toshiba, Dell, Handspring, Psion, Samsung, Sony, Audiovox

PDA | battery | batteries | replacement

iPod Nano and 5th Generation iPod

2006-08-10T10:36:00.000-07:00

iPod Nano

The iPod Nano was released by Apple in September 2005 in a 2GB and a 4GB drive model (although iPod Nano uses flash memory instead of a hard drive). A subsequesnt 1GB model was released in February 2006.

The iPod Nano is smaller than the iPod Mini and has a full-color display and click wheel.

The iPod Nano is availbe in both white and black.

As of now there are no internal replacement batteries available for the iPod Nano but visit iPod Batteries for external battery supplies and internal batteries for other iPod models.

Fifth Generation iPod

The fifth generation iPod was released by Apple in October 2005 in both 30GB and 60GB drive models. The fifth generation has the ability to playback video as well as audio and uses a USB for syncing.

It features a click wheel and a large widescreen color display.

The fifth generation iPod is available in both white and black.

For technical specs for the Apple iPod click HERE for features click HERE

As of now there are no internal replacement batteries available for the Fifth Generation iPods but visit iPod Batteries for exterior battery supplies and other model replacement batteries.

iPod | battery | batteries | Apple | Nano

iPod Shuffle and iPod with color

2006-08-08T10:23:00.000-07:00

iPod Shuffle

The iPod Shuffle was released by Apple in January 2005 in a 512MB drive model and a 1GB drive model. The shuffle is smaller than the iPod Mini but has no LED screen to monitor song play.

The iPod Shuffle is available in white only.

iPod with color display

The iPod with color diplay was released by Apple in June 2005 in both 20GB and 60GB drive models. This model marks the unifying of iPod and iPod photo, as now every model utilizez the click wheel and fill-color display.

The iPod with color display is available in white and the black special edition U2 version.

Go to iPod Batteries for replacement batteries for the iPod with color display or iPod photo.

iPod | battery | batteries | Apple | Shuffle

4th Generation iPod and iPod Photo

2006-08-06T10:10:00.000-07:00

Fourth Generation iPod

The fourth generation iPod was released by Apple in July 2004 in both a 20GB and 40GB drive model. The fourth generation iPod utilzes the same click wheel as the iPod Mini. With the click wheel the function buttons are located on the scroll wheel itself instead of on the iPod body above the wheel.

The fourth generation iPod is availble in white and the black special edition U2 version.

iPod Photo (aka iPod Color)

The iPod photo was released by Apple in October 2004 in both 40GB and 60GB drive models. The iPod photo has the same design as the fourth generation with the added feature of a full- color display.

In February 2005 Apple released a 30GB drive model of the iPod photo.

The iPod photo is available in both white and the black special edition U2 version.

Go to iPod Batteries for replacement batteries for the iPod Photo (aka iPod Color)

iPod | battery | batteries | Apple | photo

1st and 2nd Generation iPod Mini

2006-08-02T16:52:00.000-07:00

The iPod Mini

The iPod Mini was released by Apple in January 2004 in a 4GB drive model. It utilized a click wheel which placed the function button on the scroll wheel itself, instead of on the body above.

The iPod Mini is available in silver, gold, pink, blue and green.

Go to iPod Batteries for replacement batteries for the iPod Mini.

The 2nd Generation iPod Mini

The second generation iPod Mini was released by Apple in February 2005. It was released in both 4GB and 6GB drive models. In addition to the added drive, the second generation iPod Mini had the added features of:

Hard drive size engraved on back of unit.

Click wheel text matches the iPod Mini body color

Extended battery life (18 hours of playback)

The second generation iPod Mini is available in green, pink, blue and silver.

Go to iPod Batteries for replacement batteries for the second generation iPod Mini.

iPod | battery | batteries | Apple | Mini

1st, 2nd and 3rd Generation iPod

2006-08-01T16:39:00.000-07:00

The First Generation iPod

The first generation iPod was released by Apple in October 2001. It included a 5GB drive and a scroll wheel.

In March 2002 Apple released a 10GB drive version of the first generation iPod.

The Second Generation iPod

The second generation iPod was released by Apple in July 2002 in both 10GB and 20GB drive models.

The difference between the first generation iPod and the second generation iPod was the change from a scroll wheel to a touch wheel.

All models available in white only.

Go to iPod Batteries for replacement batteries for the first, and the second generation iPod.

The Third Generation iPod

The third generation iPod was released by Apple in April 2003 in 10Gb, 15GB and 30GB drive models. The third generation iPod utilized the touch wheel and showed a change in button placement, moving them off of the scroll wheel and onto the body above.

In September 2003, Apple released the 20GB and 40GB drive models.

All models available in white only.

Go to iPod Batteries for replacement batteries for the third generation iPod.

iPod | battery | batteries | Apple