Recently released USB 3.0 technology will increase the speed tenfold!

Majority of modern gadgets connect to the computer via USB cable. For nearly 13 years this port has been standard for all external devices. When USB was introduced in 1995, it became clear that this port would replace all those big and bulky connectors that were used in the past. Data exchange speed was growing with every generation: from 12 Mbps in USB 1.1 to 480 Mbps in USB 2.0. Nevertheless, as time goes by, bigger and bigger speeds are needed. Therefore, after 8 years of reigning, USB 2.0 must be replaced with something more modern and powerful, and this new successor will be USB 3.0, which is already developed and soon will be widely supported by hardware developers. What advantages it brings? Let us see.

USB 2.0 was named Hi-Speed, and it surely is quite fast. USB 3.0, however, truly deserves its title Superspeed, because it strongly overlaps the speed of its predecessor! New USB 3.0 devices will exchange data with speed up to 4.8 Gbps, which is ten times bigger than USB 2.0. Another big advantage of new USB port is its ability to receive and send data simultaneously, which is a no-go for previous USB generations. New USB 3.0 will keep the downward compatibility with all previous USB versions, so do not worry if your device will not support USB 3.0 - it will work with it anyways, at supported speed.

New generation of USB connectors opens a wide field of possible adaptation. Speed up to 4.8 Gbps will be enough for HD video and audio signal broadcast, with such speed there will be no more "bottleneck" effect, when USB 2.0 speed is limiting the performance of external devices, such as portable HDDs or external optical drives. The cable will be a bit thicker though, but this cannot be really considered as disadvantage. In any case, small increase in thickness is reasonable for such big increase of speed. There are images of new USB 3.0 connectors, including redesigned miniUSB and USB 3.0 type B. (click to enlarge)

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Electronic Car Keys Finder

The daily haste forces us to lose time, but not only on important problems, but also on searching of the necessary things. For example, car keys or cell phones and remote controls are the things that we tend to lose all the time. New unusual gadget will remind you that your keys are not with you. The mini electronic gadget will allow you to define the location of your keys.

The electronic tracking device allows you to find the lost things from fairly far away, issuing a sound signal. So-called tags or metal tips are used for determining where the device is. With its help it is possible to find many useful things, which are lost or dropped in an unknown places. This gadget can be placed in a purse, occupies not much space.

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Bracelet media player made of e-paper

Jewelry is created notonly to emphasize individuality of a person, but also was worn to be useful to him. Now we simply get lost among a huge variety of rings, beads, bracelets. The company Chocolate Agency has offered the optimum decision with its unusual jewelry. Their multimedia gadget is an unusual bracelet. This gadget in my opinion does not compete with earrings with camera built in but it still a very cool device.

This gadget does not have an ordinary display. Isn’t it perfect? It completely consists of e-paper. Due to its properties the display is thin enough and is also flexible. You can watch favorite movies or the video clips, the only thing you need to do is to unroll the bracelet.

One of the advantages of the submitted gadget is that it will be charged from kinetic energy of the man who carries it. Not sure where those kinetic elements are placed but the idea is pretty cool.

So, the bracelet is compact, interesting with its exceptional characteristics and much more – it looks wonderful as jewelry.

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Sony Digital Voice Recorder

Digital voice recorder with comprehensive recording capabilities in any situation
-PC-compatible via USB connectivity; 256 MB capacity holds up to 130 hours of recording
-Large LCD display for maximum visibility; intuitive button scheme
-Date and time stamp on each recording for easy organization
-Editor 3.0 software
The ICD-P520 digital voice recorder is compact and easily connects to a PC. Featuring up to 256 MB of flash memory it offers up to 130 hours of recording time in the LP mode. For easy file transfer to a PC, this model includes Sony's Digital Voice Editor version 3.0 software, which adds pod cast-creation capability.

Customer Reviews
Sony Digital Recorder
By Fred Mealio (Perrin, Texas United States)
For a small recorder, this does a good job, I think that this is a good deal. The price was good and the quality of the unit is better than I was expecting.
I use the recorder to record an open meeting and the pickup is great, I can record someone from across the room as well as someone close by. The software is easy to use and this permits burning to a CD a snap

Great for lessons
We are very pleased with our Sony Digital Voice Recorders. The one we purchased from you is our third, and we received the best price from Amazon. We use them to take to record music lessons. It is very helpful to hear the lesson again "from the outside" so to speak. My son uses his with his French horn and flute lessons, and I with my voice lessons. The sound quality is very good when not using the internal speaker. It is easy to plug into the computer or into my i-Pod speaker system. I have edited and downloaded some lessons onto my i-Pod itself. My husband uses his for dictation and uses it with "Dragon-speak" to transcribe into his Word program.

great product
it's so light and easy to use. i use it to record short interviews. i give the person a set of questions and they record it themselves. no one has had any problems with it and the playback sounds great.

Good Microphone
The microphone works great. I left it on during a meeting in my shirt pocket, was wearing a jacket, and it still picked up the conversation well. The speaker may not be great, but it works just fine for voice recordings.
I gave it four out of five because of the speaker and the styling could be better

Really great recorder
By J.W.
This recorder is really small and easy to use. I love that there aren't any tapes to buy, which is more garbage for the environment. I also highly suggest using RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, it's good for the environment, and this thing can eat up batteries if you use it often enough.
I haven't tried putting the recordings into my computer since I still have about 20 hours of recording time left (in High Quality mode). This is good for recording lectures. I really like this product so far. I'm not sure if there's a mode where you can hear all your recordings continously because I haven't really read the manual.

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Holux GPSlim 236 Slim Bluetooth GPS

Holux GPSlim 236 Slim Bluetooth GPS Sirf III laptop PDA PALM IPAQ PC Receiver
The Holux GPSlim236 Wireless GPS Receiver with SiRF-Star-III high sensitivity built-in chipset is an easy-to-use trip-guiding tool. You are able to enjoy brand-new experience in driving with Bluetooth technology of GPS Receiver, and have GPS connection without a cable. It's more convenient and flexible. Enjoy the GPS life!

Failure of Bluetooth means poor choice
Such a promising device. Worked great with Google Maps on my Blackberry right until the Bluetooth stopped working. Many people seem to have this problem and Holux support is non existent.

Still great almost two years after purchase
I purchased the Holux GPSlim 236 almost two years ago and it still works perfectly. I use it [along with iNav iGuidance software] daily and have never had a moments problem. It sits on the dash of my car all day, every day and continues to amaze me with its performance. It initializes quickly and always has enough satellite coverage to find my location. This poor gps receiver has been ABUSED and never gives up. It has been thrown from my dash more than once [during spirited driving] and it still didn't lose its signal. All in all, one of the better tech purchases I have made.

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Garmin Forerunner 205 Wrist-Mounted GPS Fitness Computer

Awesome device for marathon runners
This is a great device. I was shocked by how well it works and all it can do. I no longer have to run on pre-planned routes to keep track of my mileage. I don't have to worry about pace or distance in races that don't have mile markers. All this information is on the watchface and can be uploaded to my computer and permanently stored at the touch of a button. It also keeps track of calories burned and shows your routes in gps format on the computer. It is extremely user-friendly. The only drawback is the size. I have a small wrist and it is kind of heavy. Definitely worth its weight though. I'm sure Garmin is working on this aspect for future models. If there is a distance runner on your X-mas list--this is the ultimate gift.

Just when you thought Garmin had cornered the market on powerful, affordable, and effective wrist-mounted GPS devices, here comes the Forerunner 205. The release of this device is a major achievement from a design and technology perspective. This isn't just marketing-speak; the Forerunner 205 is the most accurate, most reliable wrist-mounted performance and GPS tracking tool we've ever tested. Yes, it's that good. While no device this compact can do everything (yet), the 205 pushes the boundaries of what is possible from something strapped around your wrist. While the 205 doesn't offer heart rate monitoring, or connectivity with Garmin's wireless speed and cadence sensor -- for that, you'll need to step up to the Forerunner 305 -- but it's a great way to get basic GPS location and performance data.

With the Garmin Forerunner 205, form meets function with a sleek and stylish personal trainer. Designed for athletes of all levels, this running partner and personal trainer tracks your every move with a super-sensitive GPS. The GPS tool even works on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. It continuously monitors your speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. Don't let their good looks fool you -- these taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. Virtual Partner lets you train against a digital person at specified time, distance or pace goals AutoScroll cycles through data pages during a workout Auto Pause pauses and resumes training timer based on a specified speed Easy to use - No calibration required, just turn it on and go Multi-sport capability lets you transition between sports without resetting -- you can use it for running, biking, and more Customizable screens let you view up to 12 data fields on 3 data screens for immediate feedback Lap Memory - 1,000 laps Rechargeable internal lithium ion battery - life of 10 hours (typical use) Waterproof - Submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins. Transfer data from Forerunner to your PC for a detailed analysis of your workout Create, schedule and download workouts to your Forerunner View data for each workout, including your heart rate, time, distance, speed, pat Display Size(WxH) - 1.3 x 0.8 (33 x 20.3 mm) Physical Size(WxHxD) - 2.1 x. 7 x 2.7 (53.3 x 17.8 x 68.6 mm) Weight - 2.72 oz. (77 g)

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Garmin Rino 530 Handheld GPS Navigator and 2-Way Radio

No matter where your outdoor activities take you, the Rino 530 keeps you on track and in touch. Similar to the 520, this rugged, two-way radio with GPS packs a bold color display, 14-mile communication range, and turn-by-turn directions - giving you peace of mind in the great outdoors.

Taking it a step further, the Rino 530 adds an electronic compass, barometric altimeter, and NOAA weather receiver, making it a favorite with hikers and climbersExclusive position-reporting capability and a host of other unique features, make the 530 one of the best all-in-one two-way radio and GPS receivers around. As with other members of the Rino family, the 530's patented location-reporting feature allows you to send and receive GPS positions with other Rino users in your group. One call to your partner's Rino, and your location shows up on the map page. You can even poll another Rino user's location in emergency situations.
-Whopping 5 watts of transmit power
-Bold color TFT display
-Automatic route generation, off-route recalculation, turn-by-turn directions
-Mini USB and 56 megabytes of internal memory for rapid download
-.65lbs (LxWxH) 2.30"x 1.80"x 7.50"

Technical Details
Radio channels: 15 GMRS channels, 7 FRS channels, 8 GMRS repeater (USA only)
Radio squelch codes: 38
Radio operating range: Up to 2 miles on FRS channels; up to 12 miles on GMRS (transmit power limited to 2 W in Canada for a range of up to 8 miles)
Receiver: WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position
Acquisition times: Warm: approximately 15 seconds; cold: approximately 45 seconds; AutoLocate: approximately 5 minutes
Update rate: 1 per second, continuous
GPS accuracy: Position: less than 15 meters, 95 percent typical; velocity: 0.05 meters per second steady state
DGPS (USCG) accuracy: Position: 3 to 5 meters, 95 percent typical; velocity: 0.05 meters per second steady state
DGPS (WAAS) accuracy: Position: less than 3 meters, 95 percent typical; velocity: 0.05 meters per second steady state
Interface: USB, RS232 (serial interface requires optional accessory cable 010-10572-00)
Antenna: Quad-helix
Waypoints / roots / track points: 500 with name, graphic symbol and notes / 50 reversible / 10,000
Electronic compass accuracy: +/-2 degrees with proper calibration (typical); +/-5 degrees extreme northern and southern latitudes
Electronic compass resolution: 1 degree
Barometric altimeter accuracy: 510 feet with proper calibration (user and/or automatic calibration)
Barometric altimeter resolution: 1 foot
Barometric altimeter range: -2000 to 30000 feet
Power supply: 8.4 V 2400 mAh Li-Ion battery pack
Battery life: 18 hours typical with Alkaline battery pack, 16 hours typical with Li-Ion pack
Data storage: Indefinite; no memory battery required
Display: 1.7 x 1.3 inches (WxH); 176 x 220 pixels, 256-color transflective TFT
Case: Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards
Operation temperature: -4 to 140 degrees F / -20 to 60 degrees C
Dimensions: 2.3 x 5.1 (7.5 with antenna) x 1.8 inches / 5.8 x 13 (19 with antenna) x 4.6 centimeters (WxHxD)
Weight: 10.3 ounces / 294 grams with Li-Ion battery pack, 6.2 ounces / 175 grams without battery

Customer Reviews
A++
I bought this for my husband's birthday. We gave our old one Rino 150 to our son who is a Boy Scout. My husband is the Asst Scoutmaster and they go on a ton of hiking and camping trips together. The 530 has a large color screen and we can link the two Rino's together in case our son gets lost. The gps maps link together and they have a walkie-talkie feature. All our son has to do is click a button and my husband can see where he is on the gps map. My husband clicks back to our son and now our son knows where dad is and can follow the arrows back to dad, and vice versa. I highly recommend this product and we are very happy with all the features, especially the safety aspect with our Scout!

Frustrating
Let me start by saying I was excited to get this product for an upcoming ski outing where four of us including two children were going. I imagined myself able to locate the kids when we tried to meet up, or find them if we got lost (or god forbid worse). I bought two from Amazon and bought two more from a local retailer while waiting for the Amazon order to arrive. I took my girlfriend's niece out for a practice run to see how they all worked...five minutes later mine locked up. I went and found my niece..."Uncle XXXX, why does the screen look all funny" The units from the local retailer had a problem with the screen locking up...so I exchanged them, but then, so did the two I got in exchange. I thought perhaps I got a bad batch from the local store, but when the Amazon units arrived, they had the same problem. We took them out for a stroll with some friends from MBA school...the unanimous opinion after a few minutes of test use by late 20 year old and early 30s self proclaimed gear lovers..."dude, these %&#!".

Forget, locating the people in your party, even if all your friends are incredibly patient geeks. (I should know, I was so excited when I ordered the radios that I applied immediately for a GMRS license with the FCC). The Rino 530's simply don't work well. A combined GPS and family radio seems like such a great concept for a product, but at $400 a unit, they are pathetic. $1600 for four units bought me disappointment, frustration, trips to the store and time on the phone with customer service agents who act surprised that there is a problem. Frankly, the GPS is useless because the screen flips out every seven minutes. You have to stop, remove the belt clip and take the battery off the back and reboot...then it happens all over again a few minutes later. The product becomes a real distraction instead of an enhancement to your outdoor activity...You wind up thinking how great it was when you had $20 radios that worked.

I spoke with three Garmin reps who denied they knew of any problem, one told me it was a complicated piece of equipment and occasional crashes were to be expected. Every seven minutes? Come on, Windows 95 was more stable than that. Finally, I got a guy on the phone who said, "Oh yeah, there's a problem with the 530's, you should avail yourself of the local return policy if you can. If not we can send you some more, but I can't make any promises." He explained that they are having an issue with the electric signal to the LCD and said they are trying to develop a firmware solution. Reading the other reviews, I'd guess they've been unsuccessfully working on one for more than a year now...and through multiple software releases. I am not holding my breath for working a firmware repair.

I've certainly bought products that had bugs and got better with firmware releases (Linksys routers for instance, Palm Treo's) but this is no $50 router, (or generally stable $400 phone) and frankly, I have to reset my router once every four months at most. This product is really bad, I wish it were better because the concept is great, but I would strongly urge anyone considering this purchase to keep your money and save yourself the headache.


Garmin Rino 530 disappointment
To build upon the reviews as listed below, I will expand on them to say that even with the lastest firmware the issues till exist and Garmin cannot get it fixed.

The hardware radio section is also pitiful and is out of deviation.

But probably the worst part of it all is that after five total sets sent to me from customer service as well as 5 sets returned for various firmware and hardware issues. Garmin cannot seem to get the quality control correct.

Worse than that is a set that was supposedly CHECKED by a service tech and listed in the report as OPERATIONAL withing spec. Out of the box was failing....that is terrible customer service and technical help.

I love the idea of the Garmin 530 and would buy two more in a second * IF * they correct all the known bugs and issues with the product. I do not belive they can and or will and Garmin appears to be in denial about this product.

Stay away from this item until you hear that they have taken the bull by the horns and corrected this product.

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Philips Sonicare Elite e9500 Power Toothbrush

Best toothbrush ever
I used an oral b toothbrush forever and didn't think I would like this one because of the rectangular head. The head is really small on this toothbrush though, and I have no problem getting behind my molars with it. After brushing my teeth with this tooth brush, I felt as if I had just left the dentist's office. This is the best toothbrush EVER!

The patented sonic technology of the Sonicare Elite combined with the latest in brush head design, creates dynamic cleaning action that removes plaque, reverses gingivitis and naturally whitens teeth. Its new slim angled neck, tapered brush head and contour-fit bristles provide an unparalleled level of comfortable cleaning especially in those hard to reach places. Experts agree. Sonicare Elite is significantly preferred by US dental professionals.

Top of Sonicare line, this toothbrush plays a significant role in helping to assure that your gums and teeth remain healthy and clean. As part of a responsible and routine home care and professional dental program, the SoniCare Elite 9500 helps preserve your smile and that is definitely a cause for happiness. Easy view battery power gauge 2 speed control Includes - 1 Sonicare Elite toothbrush with 2 brush heads, 1 standard size, 1 compact size, 2 Hygenic travel caps, 1 Charger base with easy-wrap cord, 1 Brush head holder, 1 Deluxe travel case

A Sonicare Elite e9500 Review
My last Sonicare electric toothbrush lasted over six years, and I was very pleased with it. I was therefore happy to purchase a new, though upgraded, version of my old Sonicare. The shipper, shipment, and delivery schedule were great, and I am very happy with the product.

Best toothbrush
Sonicare is the best toothbrush! I have used it for years - my old one finally wore out and I got a new one. The quick vibration and the small brush head make for a real clean teeth brushing - gets the gums clean, too. For the best dental health, this is the best toothbrush. My dentist is pleased that I use it, too.

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Innovative Gadget TG327 Pocket Pro-Locksmith Set

Innovative Gadget TG327 Pocket Pro-Locksmith Set
Customer Review: locksmith set
though i am just beginning to work with this set, i must say that the construction of the picks is solid. they look great, feel great, and work even better!

if only i had more time to practice with these!

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Anolon Gadgets 4-Piece Measuring Spoon Set

Anolon Gadgets 4-Piece Measuring Spoon Set
Measure teaspoons and tablespoons quickly and accurately with this 4-piece set. Each measuring spoon is made of superior 18/10 stainless steel with comfortable silicone handles.

Customer Review: Gotta Have 'em

These are by far thr best measuring spoons. I love them so much I bought two sets!

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WMF Profi Plus 10-Piece Super Starter Gadget Set with Wire Caddy

WMF Profi Plus 10-Piece Super Starter Gadget Set with Wire Caddy
The 10 high-quality, WMF Profi Plus tools in this set thoroughly equip a kitchen, and a chrome wire caddy comes along to store them on the counter.

The tools are a 10-inch whisk for whipping cream and eggs and blending sauces; a 7-inch miniwhisk for twirling in narrow containers; a 12-1/2-inch ball whisk that shortens whisking time, aerates better, and works into corners better than a wire whisk; an 11-1/2-inch soup ladle; an 11-inch potato masher; a 13-inch slotted turner; a 10-inch cheese grater; a fruit-and-vegetable peeler; a citrus zester; and a bottle opener. Contemporary European in style, the tools are made of 18/10 stainless steel and beautifully balanced, with satin-finish, cylindrical handles and heavy-duty hanging loops for alternate storage. Seamless construction ensures hygiene and cleaning ease. The tools are dishwasher-safe, durable, and a joy to use. The wire caddy has four hooks for hanging shorter tools.

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How To Create Your Own PSP Themes

Can not find a theme for your PSP you satisfied? Looking for a new, original wallpaper for your PSP? Well, you can use Sony PSP own custom theme Tool. The best part is, it’s free. Below it is a description of it to Sony’s official website and a download link and the manual.

Personalize your PSP system with custom themes and icons! With the PSP custom theme and a graphics converter application program, you can convert the icons XMB and subicons involving works of art, photos or your brand of art. Existing custom themes are also available for download to use on your PSP system, or to arouse the creative inspiration for your own themes. It’s your PSP system, as you hear it - all in the palm of your hand.

Note: The custom theme converter requires the use of a graphics application program such as Photoshop to integrate themes. Some knowledge and / or use of these graphics application programming is required.

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Brand Shoes for Mens Trainers

Everybody knows that ShopWiki is the best place to find anything. Especially for a mens trainers, you can find sportswear producing at affordable prices at Shop Wiki. Shop Wiki supply many brand shoes such as Adidas, Reebok, Puma, Nike.

Available shoes are available in ShopWiki for playing badminton, badminton, golf, or running and your favorite sport, in many types and color.

I think we all want a high-quality brand shoes, but not always the price tag of support in high street stores, it is the reason why we offer the same goods at reduced prices. Order your shoes now on the wiki shop.

ShopWiki is a shopping search engine designed to provide consumers products via the Internet with ease. It is the only shopping search engine that combines advanced Web crawling technology with consumer-Wiki


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FreeForeclosureBlog

Foreclosure is a process that allows a lender to recover the amount owed on a defaulted loan by selling or taking ownership (repossession) of the property securing the loan. The foreclosures process begins when a borrower/owner defaults on loan payments (usually mortgage payments) and the lender files a public default notice, called a Notice of Default or Lis Pendens.

Buying a property in pre-foreclosure involves approaching the borrower/owner and offering to buy the property outright. The borrower/owner can walk away with something to show for any equity in the property and avoid a bad mark on his or her credit history. The buyer has time to research the title and condition of the property and can realize discounts of 20-40 percent below market value.

You'll need to make sure you're armed with the foreclosure data you'll need to find and buy foreclosed homes. You can start by searching free on FreeForeclosureBlog, and find the free forclosure listings database, which includes free foreclosures and auction properties across the country and a nationwide bank free foreclosures lists. They will profide you anything all of the free foreclosures.
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