Friday, October 30, 2009

Quality Gold from Goldcoinsgain



Gold. Who does not know the gold. This material is a favorite all-time high because of its value and resistance to inflation. Have investments in the form of gold will not hurt because the value of gold tends to rise.

When a time value of gold falls, will not take long to rise again. But remember, always investing in gold coin or bars, because if gold in the form of jewelry, as will be sold, its value will be deducted the cost of manufacture. So remember, always buy gold coins or gold bullion for investmenst.

Here is a place where you can try to get a quality gold. Goldcoinsgain.com.
Goldcoinsgain.com provides various certified gold coins. You can just choose according to your needs and desires, and Goldcoinsgain.com will provide it to you.


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This coin is the gold coins of the most famous and lots of demand for this coins and each year made the latest designs to fullfil he market demand. No need to wait anymore, point your mouse to Goldcoinsgain.com.





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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Enjoy the Programs with Directtv



If you direct-TV operators, most of the Direct TV package and the service, I suggest you to visit www.directsattv.com. This page will help you find more information about TV services directly, because it is an authorized DirecTV dealer. They have products with good quality and offer different packages to the various needs of its customers.

They offer satellite TV in the price. Directsattv in a campaign that is very good, if we are in comparison to other service providers. The advantage of the unique directsattv is to provide customer service. You have a good and innovative tool that enables you to various programs such as movies, sports, etc., and the HD program and do not forget the special offer activities, like free HBO, Showtime and Starz connection for 3 months.

You will receive the most advanced DirecTV satellite dish, receiver and DVR recorder buying DirecTV Direct TV Saturday, backed by expert installation and maintenance of both non-network and satellite-TV industry. Direct TV Saturday to complete control over how you and you will see great DirecTV satellite TV programming. You can choose DirecTV digital satellite system for your home network can also be HDTV and DVR.

Some packages offer Saturday Direct TV sports programming, such as DirecTV, DirecTV movies, local channels DirecTV, DirecTV DVR, high-definition DirecTV, DirecTV and specials. Check the website for further information on each of the packet including the information about the price. You can have more fun with Directtv program without expensive cable. If you need more information about programming with DirecTV equipment do not hesitate to visit the website www.directsattv.com.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Elonex launches £189 6-inch eBook reader through Borders UK




Elonex has been dabbling in small screen wares for quite some time now, so it's not a huge surprise to finally see it join the likes of BeBook, Sony and Amazon by introducing its very own eBook reader. Design wise, the 6-inch reader looks an awful lot like that played-out OEM model that everyone seems to start with, but hey, you won't find us kvetching about competition. The device is launching exclusively at Borders UK, and with that comes the new Borders eBook Download Store. With a 4GB expansion card, there's room for some 8,000 ebooks, and the 9 millimeter-thin frame ensures that this one won't bog you down too much. Interested consumers over in the UK can snap this one up right now for £189 ($311), and that price nets you 100 free ebooks, a charger, data cable and a great sense of pride.

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Star Wars Flash Drives




We see so many flash drives around these parts, it is truly, truly hard for any to distinguish themselves in our eyes. These ones? Well, we'll admit it: we have a giant soft spot for their massive noggins. Not the first Star Wars flash drives we've seen -- this newest set store up to 2GB per drive -- which isn't anything to throw a party over, but they're really cute, right? The set, which includes Darth Vader, Yoda (look at his toes!), a Stormtrooper and Boba Fett, will be available starting in October for $25 each.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

eMachines intros ET1300-02, ET1810-01 and ET1810-03 desktop PCs




Just a few short weeks after eMachines outed its EL1300 line of SFF PCs, the company is hitting us up again with a new trio of full-size desktops. The ET1300-02, ET1810-01 and ET1810-03 are all encased within a luminous white mini-tower and ship with a matching LCD monitor, speakers and a keyboard. As for specs, the $449.99 ET1300-02 checks in with an AMD Athlon X2 4850e (2.5GHz) CPU, Vista Home Premium, NVIDIA's GeForce G100 (512MB), 3GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive, 18x SuperMulti DVD burner, multicard reader, HDMI / DVI / VGA outputs and an 18-inch E182H display. The $369.99 ET1810-03 steps to a 2.2GHz Pentium E2210 CPU, GeForce 7500 integrated graphics and just a single VGA port, while the $299.99 ET1810-01 cranks it down to a 1.6GHz Celeron 420 and 2GB of DDR2 RAM. The trio should be filtering out to respected retailers as we speak.


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Sunday, July 5, 2009

New Planes Will Have Air Bags and Seats Less Apt to Rip Loose




WASHINGTON — At one time, airline safety generally meant one thing: avoiding a crash. But safety regulators are increasingly focusing on surviving one.

Starting this fall, all new airplanes will be required to have seats that will stay in place when subjected to stresses up to 16 times the force of gravity. The old seats had to meet stresses of only nine times the force of gravity. And, in a safety measure borrowed from automobiles, some seats will be equipped with air bags.

The combination of sturdy seats and air bags means that if a plane touches down short of the runway or rolls off the end of the runway and hits an obstruction, “You’re going to be conscious. You’re going to have the opportunity to survive,” said Bill Hagan, president of AmSafe, which makes the air bags.

In some airline crashes, the strength of the seats is irrelevant because the crash is not what the engineers call “survivable.” In other crashes, still violent but not as much so as exploding in midair or breaking up in flight, the passengers’ survival depends on suffering little or no injury in the first phase of the accident, as when a plane runs off the runway, and then getting out of the plane quickly to avoid a postcrash fire.

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Friday, July 3, 2009

LG introduces stylish, LED-backlit 22-inch W2286L LCD HDTV




LG introduces stylish, LED-backlit 22-inch W2286L LCD HDTV

By and large, there's nothing too incredible about LG's latest LCD HDTV. It's 22-inches, can double as a PC monitor, boasts a deceiving 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and consumes some 40 percent less power than the average Earth-hating 22-inch LCD. There's also a pair of HDMI sockets, a DVI port and a 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, not to mention an automatic brightness sensor that responds to ambient light. There's no word yet on how pricey the 20 millimeter-thick set will be nor when it'll ship stateside, but hopefully it -- along with its 24-inch Full HD sibling -- will make the trip in short order.


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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Pleo Dinosaur Review




Have you ever longed to be transported back to a simpler time when dinosaurs ruled the earth? Unfortunately, this isn'ta review for the engine to achieve that, sorry to raise your expectations! But you can be consoled by offering the next best thing; Pleo the dinosaur! Animatronic toy is designed to replicate the look and behavior of Camarasaurus in old age one week. Of course, the aforementioned lack of machine time to make quite difficult to determine what the actual behavior may have such as, but Ugobe, the decision of the Furby, who has been educated guess. Ugobe tells us that the Pleo will develop its own personality based on the subject. Wide array of sensors and motors that allow the baby to see a dinosaur with the environment and react accordingly. It sounds great but the question remains whether this really artificial intelligence to create a unique personality.

You Pleo dinosaur is equipped with sophisticated sensory systems that facilitate the vision, touch and movement. There are almost 40 individual device that is buried under the green skin, along with 100 gears and 14 custom designed motor. Some devices that are included in each Pleo is a camera-based vision system to allow the navigation and light detection, the two microphones to provide more realism in the dinosaur's hearing, and four feet on the surface for detection. Tilt orientation sensor that will surely have your Pleo complaining if you tip it upside down, and eight separate touch sensor will have to address each contact. In fact, there are an infra-red sensor in the mouth to tell new friends you know that you are trying to feed it.

Pleo strength is in the link of this technology to create what is essentially a unique personality. For example, when the battery is running low so they do not get the energy level of the dinosaur, you'll see the tail start feeling heavy and deceleration in each action. Special sensors on the skin, chin, neck, feet, head and torso akan see any violent jerks that you apply to the Pleo allow him to "feel" of persecution. You can rest assured that he will react to your actions, perhaps with the exhibition of the doldrums. A mistreated May Pleo recover enough with the love and nurture, depending on the life they have experienced. Reaction to events such as this is what the unique contribution of each personality Pleo.

Just like with your life being Pleo will be developed through various stages. Initially he will be content to just petted by sleepiness and you will be the main factors that make him become as entertaining as when he gets a little older. Things that he found as he grew and developed akan change in personality and long-term mood in the short term. Start a journey of discovery and acclimatisation to the outside world to a more intelligent with the Artificial Intelligence enough to enable him to act in accordance with any environment he may be dealing with, you can be sure there will be lots of entertainment along the road.

Pleo will let you know if he was hungry, with the shout and look forlorn. Akan said he is being petted and will make noise when jostled. What's more, if you enter something into the mouth, and try to remove it will even play tug of war with you!

Infra-red communication allows a Pleo to interact with others (or some other people). With USB port, SD and also easy to update online dinosaur with downloads available for it.

All you need for your new dinosaur is included with purchase. You will receive guidance from fellow tells you how to see after that, the training leaf, an identity card, a rechargeable battery and a power cable.

If you need a variety of Artificial Intelligence on the Pleo toy can be good for you. His ability to learn and grow in the environment is given with good will entertain children and inner child in every adult. The principle drawback seems to be very poor battery life of Nimh. Three to four hours of charging dinosaur akan only an hour, which can quickly become frustrating. However, if you can see past the inevitable delays that will be fun to have your own cute little Pleo the dinosaur seems still more than a reasonable investment.


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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

New Samsung Tocco Review




The filling of the Smartphone released at the time this means that there are really competitive and diverse market that is good information from the consumer can select the handset which is very good to meet their needs. Samsung is a manufacturer of electronic top quality talent and a quite respected in the mobile phone market. That is the new Samsung Tocco ultra, follow up with a very successful Tocco F480 from 2008, such as a handset is comfortable for those in the know, and must rank high on most people list should be appropriate. But what about the new Samsung Tocco Ultra which makes such a big purchase? Let's break down the most relevant information to help you make the decision information.
Samsung Tocco Technical Specs
The Ultra Tocco, like many from smartphone competitors, is a mobile phone with touch screen interface. Own screen 2.8 "sizes, comfortable and responsive to the touch, the haptic interface, which will give you a little buzz of feedback when you press one of the icons on the screen. This means that it feels like you are really real and pressing a button to create the use the screen more easily. Although it is not multi-touch ability of some competitors this is not something that really will put most people off. Tocco Ultra which has one more trick up its sleeve in terms of interface that may put the fear from the touch sensitive sceptics. The screen can be slid upwards flick with your thumb to reveal a traditional alphanumeric keypad that you expect to find traditional mobiles, which means that you can keep in touch with the fast or you can use the physical for the extra precision. This means have the best of both world in terms of interaction. In terms of quality of the new Samsung Tocco view near the top of the class with cutting edge technology thanks to the screen. To cut technical hogwash, it's easy to say that the Tocco is able to display a detailed image on a decent resolution and with 16 million colors available in the palette, all very impressive. At the top of the screen there is a very decent 75MB internal memory is limited, but this problem is quickly corrected as to 16GB storage can be added if you buy an SDHC memory card.

Samsung Tocco and Multimedia Software

samsung-tocco-new ultra-edition2The Samsung Tocco is packed to the brim with innovative software. As the original handset is a useful widget is basically a mini, or the application shortcuts you can set the screen on the home you want. This makes the new Samsung Tocco handset is a customisable puts you in charge, so even if they are up to date weather reports, calendar, or time from all over the world that you want at your finger tips, it's up to you. New Ultra Samsung Tocco also has very good phone when it comes to media playback. All the most common and popular file types supported include DivX, Windows Media Video, and of course audio formats such as MP3 and AAC. This means, watching video clips or listen to your favorite music can be done when you are traveling.

Samsung Tocco Images and Video
Other areas in the new Samsung Tocco excels is when it comes to digital photography. Although not marketed as a dedicated camera phone does not have a 8 mega pixel camera mounted on the back that can also shoot video at 30fps is feasible. Wealth adjustable photography and a wide choice of things such as face recognition and auto focus make the image easier for beginners.

Samsung Tocco Smart Features

As with all smart phones that have built good Tocco GPS satellite navigation that also means you can go around geo-tag all the locks so that you do not take the need to argue about where you are when you take a photo. This also means that you will not be lost when you're out and about either. With HSDPA connectivity and 3G network is also easy to upload photos and video to a social network site or blog with your speed up to 7.2Mbps download speed. Not technology great? Stereo Bluetooth connectivity off the tops, although it was good to see the inclusion of full-size headphone jack that is one area that is left behind by the competition Tocco. I also have a Wi-Fi connectivity is not added, but in a slightly more handset 1cm thick is packed in a ton, so you may not be the left.

Samsung Tocco Conclusion

New Ultra Samsung Tocco is one of the sexiest, slimmest smart phones on the market that squeezes every last drop of the hardware available in petite frame. Although it is not in some areas you will not find a good mobile phone features a very elegant to use and view.



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Thursday, June 25, 2009

The non-spill dog bowl for dogs not dragons




I'm a big fan of Dragon's Den, the television program that allows people to pitch their business ideas to the rich business panel in the hope of securing funds.

My favorite bit is when the dragon is very mistaken, and are not sure-fire winners such as re Trunki suitcase for children or refresher Road Non-Spill Dog Bowl. A dog bowl so good, even Barack Obama told a White House dog, Bo.


The Road Dog Bowl is fresher because brilliant ideas spills and reduce the spittle both at home and also when moving.

A Velcro base remain in one place, but is actually the genius in the bowl, where the floating plate is quite possible for your dog to drink water, but restrict the flow of water when there is any movement - such as when you corner or brake - making the perfect placing for baggage in your car with your dog. Even save the cold water in hot days.

Anyone who has a dog will immediately appreciate the value of the non-spill dog bowl, especially when traveling. Design also makes the ear dry and long beards, so is suitable for home use too.

The Non-Road refreshment Spill Dog Bowl can be ordered online only £ 9.99. Click here for full details.



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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The shocking truth about your car key fob



Your car is a key fob that is hiding a secret? Hopefully not, but I know exactly where you can find one who does not. With the emphasis on the word shocking.

Element of surprise is very important for practical jokes to be successful and some will hope that a simple car key fob into the latest in long line of electric shock jokes akan back to the pen, lighter and classic hand buzzer


Cars are very important as any modern car key remote locking, but does not open the car door. Otherwise provide an electric shock!

Leave the car key in anywhere, and no doubt keingintahuan will get better from someone. Watch as unsuspecting fake picks up the car keys, they have been exposed to the jackpot. As soon as they press the button to see the car that much they want their property is not selected in the first place!

Cars are very important actually has two buttons, one that actually functions as a mini torch. There are others that you want to avoid because of the small electric shock!

Cars are very important is available from Drink Stuff. Normal price is £ 4.98, but at the moment only in a special £ 2.99.



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Thursday, June 11, 2009

The power station in your pocket




Whether it's an iPod, digital camera, mobile phone, PDA or PSP, is one possibility or electric gadgets that have run out of juice when you have left charger at home or miles from the nearest electrical socket.

Or to be frank, you have been let down by its own) forget to charge the battery in the first place and b) does not carry a freeloader Solar Charger in your pocket.


Freeloader all need to get in the mood for Dispensing power is the sun (and if the sun's gone AWOL, because the night for example), you can be charged via USB port.

The solar panel charges the internal battery as a freeloader just eight hours - it only takes three hours when using the USB cable charging. And by itself for up to three months, and will be ready to provide drugs at the time's notice to the various electrical gadgets.

Freeloader that can power an iPod for 18 hours, for up to 44 hours the phone, your PSP for more than two hours and 22 minutes for a PDA.

Comes complete with 11 adapters to connect to the freeloader for Nokia phones (3.5mm jack old and new 2mm jack) including the LG Prada mobile phone, Sony Ericsson K750 and K800i current series phones, Nintendo DS Lite, most iPod devices including iPhone and iPhone 3G ), and more.

It also has a 4mm jack for Sony PSP, Tom Tom, most digital cameras, PDAs and two-way radio plus a mini USB for Motorola, Blackberry, Qtec, Smartphone, imate, most digital camera and a Bluetooth headset, and USB for women PDAs, MP3 player, digital cameras and most devices that can be charged via USB.

In short, it's got the base covered.

Even come in color choices - silver or pink.

Freeloader available online only £ 29.99 from IWOOT.

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Friday, June 5, 2009

An internet ready mini laptop for less than £100




The Asus Eee PC range of mini laptops has revolutionised the laptop market and given birth to a whole new world of smaller laptops.

Perfect for children and as a second computer that you can take anywhere, you can now get your hands on one for less than a ton as Del Boy might say.


Measuring just 225mm wide and 170mm deep,and weighing in at just 928g, you can take the Asus Eee PC 2GB White - A1 anywhere. Battery life at just over three hours isn't bad, and with built-in wireless connectivity, 7" screen and notebook webcam you'll be able to surf the net, send emails and keep in touch.

It has an excellent Linux operate system complete with the Linux equivalent of Microsoft Office.

Tech Spec:
• Processor - Intel Celeron M
• RAM - 512 MB DDR II SDRAM
• Hard Drive - 2 GB Solid State Drive
• Operating System - Linux
• Screen - 7" 800 x 480 (WVGA)
The reason for the sub-£100 price tag is that it is a reconditioned laptop, but it does come with a 12 month warranty from Laptops Direct.

Order your today Asus Eee PC 2GB Laptop from Laptops Direct for just £97.97.



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Monday, June 1, 2009

The gaming console that gets the kids away from the TV




Always moaning that kids are in front of the TV Saturday when they play outside?

The answer can be a different game console. It's called Swinxs and gamemaster is true that you can use in the home or in the garden, park or even down the beach.

He can talk, explain games, players and even acknowledge the referee. Best of all the children get their backsides and play traditional games like hide and seek, touch, and also set the music quiz and chairs.


Swinxs the coming pre-loaded with seven games and other games can be downloaded for free via your PC and the supplied USB cable. Games aimed at 4 to 10 years most.

It's very portable, battery life is good and you can even use it to play music - meaning fun day!

I actually look to buy in a year ago for Christmas, but the £ 130 price tag does not make me active. The good news is that prices have come down and now you can buy one for only £ 60, so that the value Swinxs large.

Even put your feet up during the coming summer holiday season and let Swinxs entertaining children!

Swinxs available from the Early Learning Center, the price of £ 60.



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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

How to start a fire without matches




I take my hat off to Bear Grylls's so busy climbing Mount Everest and crossing the Sahara when I almost can not afford to find the way around the M25 and the closest I ever came to mounting an expedition is a journey for every two Tesco.

But I do know how to start a campfire without a match, no matter the weather.


Can with heavy rain, blustery winds that blow, or below zero, and fires can happen - thanks to Mag hell.

You simply remove the Mag Fire, give the strike, and - suddenly - you have a fire. It really is that simple.

Mag Fire is a good turn for 3000 (which many campfires even Bear Grylls), which is waterproof and oil, is safe to use and can even be used as a signal to call for help. You can even display and use it to light your BBQ.

Mag Fire is available from The Gadget Shop price £ 8.99.



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Friday, May 22, 2009

The bicycle that turns into a pushchair in seconds




In the Netherlands there are more bicycles than people, so almost not surprising that a Dutch company that has come with the coolest thing on three wheels since Sinclair C5.

It's called Taga and unusual tricycle. Actually it is officially "a multifunctional urban vehicle" that only add to its coolness.


Taga is a trike that is designed to bring children and adults (even he can bring two children) the pushchair can be turned into the wind in a matter of seconds.

So not only does not get you to the shops, it can be used to coax them also. And when you have finished shopping, then you get home again. It can go everywhere and the bike can go everywhere that you can pushchair - and which contains the boot of a saloon car and the bus and train.

Safety is the main features of Taga - actually is the only product in the world to meet European standards for both bicycles and pushchairs. Three-wheel structure allows the mounting and dismounting safe and your child to sit between the handlebars in reclinable chair equipped with 5-point harness.

Taga made of aluminum alloy and equipped with the advanced 16-inch wheels, for a variety of internal Shimano gears, disc brakes at the front wheel and Shimano brake pad on the back.

And as you expect, all the fabric durable, removable, easy to clean and comfortable.

It takes only 20 seconds to switch between the three wheels and wind and is very suitable for travel around with babies, Babies and children up to seven years.

Taga which does not come cheap - has a price of £ 1,695.00, but can not be a better way to get about town with a child who will also make you healthy and does not leave carbon footprint.

It's now available from the Mothercare web site (although not in the branch).

STOP PRESS: Get 10% off or order a Taga up £ 120 in Mothercare using the voucher code at the checkout AF9.



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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Add some colour to your life every morning with this new shower head




Sometimes I think I need to shower more fun.

Mandi, you can lie back and relax, go diving in your own bubble bath, read books, play with the rubber duck, and the list goes on.

But the shower. They only make you wet.


Thanks to the wonders of LED lights, however you can in the case of spices from the frosted glass room with the color of your radio.

There is not really radio that changes color, cool though that would be. It's the water that comes out of it.

And see Ma. There is no electricity or batteries!

This is because changes color shower head is powered by water running through it. Smart eh? You are currently only deliver showerhead and screw on this one. Switch on your shower and you'll shower in the bath of color.

And what is even cleverer that changes color depending on water temperature. When the cold water that is green. Because the temperature increases, changes to blue, purple and red to the right when it's hot.

Great for children who can see at a glance if the rain is too hot - and you do not have problems there, both in their attraction to the color of the water!

Your order Color Changing Shower Head today from The Gadget Shop for £ 39.99.



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Friday, May 15, 2009

Where to leave your key if you don't trust your doormat




Remember the good old days when you can remove the children for several hours with them get a job with a local chimney sweep?

Or if home security is the key to the string through the Letterbox?


Families we work the key under the doormat strategy - after all the equipment will not be thinking of looking under the doormat for a key.

This is a changin 'But as Bobby Dylan used to tell me. It's probably illegal to send children up chimneys today. And now there is a better place to hide the keys and small valuables other - that Keysafe padlock.

Keysafe padlock that is essentially a small padlocked box made of metal weather-resistant stainless steel and coated with black paint baked. It's big enough to hold credit cards, banknotes, and the keys and other small objects are guaranteed by the four-digit combination lock (meaning there are 10,000 combinations that can be selected).

Now all you need to do is secure the Keysafe padlock to something solid - a draw the circle back under the car, garage door handle or metal garden railings - and it's job done.

Leave the key for family members, house sitters or vacation rentals in it. Just let them know the four digit code. Or leave valuables in it if you're out and about and can not bring them with you (suitable for water sports enthusiasts who do not want a car key fob humid when back on dry land).

Order your today Keysafe padlock from The Gadget Shop for £ 19.99. And remember. Keep 'em peeled.



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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Bouncy bouncy!




Last time I threw a Frisbee on the beach that I take almost unsuspecting fan's head off Sunday.

Must have no more than an inch from causing untold carnage skimmed the top of the face and landed a crash or two feet from where he lay, totally forget him near death experience.


Since then I have found the miracle of Waboba Ball bounce is not only on the water, but offers a lot of fun as you may be by the sea without taking unsuspecting fan's head off Sunday.

This is because Waboba stands of water off the ball and what it does. Bounce on the water.

Being in the sea or a swimming pool with children and began throwing Waboba about the Ball. If it hits the water bounce off. If he came to halt, it floats.

Fantastic fun for five dollars.

Ball Waboba you buy today for £ 4.99 from The Gadget Shop.



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Sunday, May 10, 2009

The CD-R that thinks its a vinyl record




Want to add your next retro feel homemade CD compilation of your favorite tunes?

Well now you can with the memory Vinyl CD-Rs that look like mini vinyl records.


Each CD comes not only in its own sleeve notes, but the record label has also added for authenticity. And with 700MB of data storage space, you will be able to squeeze about 25 of your favorite songs to each.

Available in packs of four for £ 6.99 from IWOOT.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

If you sign up for the Real Swiss Family Robinson, you'll need one of these




If your family agrees to castaways on a desert island for three months, you may not know exactly what you have to tell you, but one thing's for sure. There is not gonna be a Tesco or Asda in the near future.

Maybe that's why every one of the family in the BBC Real Swiss Family Robinson go hungry until the friendly local teaching them how to find food and catch fish.


It makes good TV, but there really does not need to starve for three days. If you do not have the foresight to take a pen with your fishing rod.

The right, children. As a scout will tell you, it's a good idea to be prepared.

Pen fishing rod that, in 8 "long, is the size of a large and a pen looks like a pen also. Akan You can do it anywhere. Calm exterior, but underneath that is a four-foot long aluminum alloy telescopic fishing rod with a left hand and right miniature reel (packed separately), which violates the £ 5 strain line and triple hook spinner.

Whip this baby out of your pocket, remove the fish-inhabited waters, and before you know you will have a fishy on a little dishy. Does the boat come in

Pen Fishing Rod is available online for £ 24.99 from IWOOT.

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Sunday, May 3, 2009

solution to fortnightly bin collections




Each two-bin collection.
What idiot came from politicians with a brilliant idea?

And do not tell me it's got connection with the save the planet. Only get a green card is played when the politicians, local or national, we want to tax us more and give less.


But, do not be angry. Get TrashBasher instead, according to the simple and easy to use trash compactor that will help you get more from your wheelie bin.

It squashes down trash bin that you have so you can be more in

With summer just around the corner and, be it news to anyone plagued by bad smells, and animals that use the wheelie bins where the cover will not be closed.

TrashBasher available online for £ 14.99 from Maplins.


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Friday, May 1, 2009

Jar of BuckyBalls




Gadget Blog overflowing inbox that have been of late with things strange and beautiful.

Why do many people think I've had problems in the bedroom or departments who want to share the dead prince's African beats my property, but in between there is always a spam odd gem. I like that crazy about my new toys from the United States called BuckyBalls.



Open the jar and remove the power of not less than 216 magnetic balls that can be shaped, molded, in addition to rent and snapped together to create sculptures, puzzles, patterns and shapes.

You can even use BuckyBalls stuff to stick to the refrigerator, but it will be a real waste your time with BuckyBalls if you can use them to be the coolest kid in school or the most happening in the office.

This is Silly Putty for the 21st century. The Rubik's Cube for the generation that does not need a solution, just fun fun fun 'til your daddy, teacher or boss take the jar away.

You can buy a jar for your online US24.95 from BuckyBalls. And the good news is they ship worldwide (except for the dead king of Africa).


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Thursday, April 30, 2009

The best thing since sliced bananas




Search for bananas in the packed lunch is not always the most experience. Especially if the word banana has set some kind of dirty protest and the whole word squidged own pack lunch.

That's why Banana Guard is the best thing since, well, sliced banana.


This talented plastic cases can be used again to have been designed to protect the bananas from getting bashed about in the box lunch. Simply put the banana in, close the Banana Guard uses three locking clasps and far you go. Ideal for picnics, school and work.

Banana Guard even has a small hole in it to keep air circulating to prevent over-ripening.

Even after they see in action, the whole family will be one so you have to buy bunch of them. Boom boom.

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Monday, April 27, 2009

Find a recommend Cordless Drills before Renovate



All people know that the house as a place to stay always require regular maintenance and routine. But sometimes, we are not satisfied with the handling done by the contractors.

In fact you can handle the problems of your home, without having to always depend on the fitter or a renovation contractor. Learning to work and renovate your house by yourself will makes you know better about your own propety.

Now it's time to do it yourself. Fix a leaking roof, install pipes, panting the house. So, now what you need to do that? All you need is a place where you can get the more information about the products needed of home improvement.

Go to ShopWiki. As the largest online store and trusted, ShopWiki can help you find whatever you need. You do not need to go anywhere, just let ShopWiki provide it for you. Tools and hardware such as screws and nails, or maybe you need a miter saws, circular saws, or a cordless drill, wrenches, or another workshop accessories.

Remember that before you spend time, money, and mind, first always do the observation to get the best products. And always remember to use the equipment according to instructions. So, start surfing in ShopWiki now.



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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Network Storage Server




Seagate’s new BlackArmor NAS 440 Network Storage Server. Seagate has just launched their BlackArmor new line of network attached storage (NAS) devices called BlackArmor NAS 440 and 420 aimed at the small business market as well as for SOHO users. BlackArmor NAS stores up to 8TB of encrypted data. These storage servers come with software which makes it possible to automate the backup of your computers. The NAS 420 is priced at 9.99 while the NAS 440 costs 99.99 with 4TB, 99.99 for 6TB, and 99.99 for 8TB.

BlackArmor NAS are practically plug-and-play devices which back up automatically and not only store the data and digital content but also protect it from being lost. The BlackArmor NAS 440 storage server has four drive bays with such features as hot-swap of internal drives for archival or replacement with RAID security provided or remote access without additional software installations. The BlackArmor is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and OS X. The network attached storage (NAS) devices also allows archiving and restoring your data.

There are built-in LCD displays, showing status information including event alerts in both systems, offering backups of up to 50 computers connected to a network. You may be in control of your data via LCD display and BlackArmor Manager Administrator software. The NAS supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and JBOD. The drives can be removed without screwdrivers or downtime. Data is confidently stored on the devices, providing a lot of archival capacity. Other features include the use of dual RJ45 (gigabit) ethernet ports, 7200RPM SATA II disks, NAS-to-NAS replication for backup, support for Windows Server Active Directory with both HTTP and FTP download servers.

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Fit-PC2 - the smallest computer in the world




CompuLab introduces fit-PC2 which is now the smallest personal computer in the world. Fit-PC2 appears to be different from other nettop PCs at least by its tiny size. The device measures 115x101x27 mm which is smaller than a Compact Disk. The case of fit-PC2 consists of aluminum which disperses heat so no fan is used. Fanless operation makes it noiseless and totally silent if used with a solid state disk.


Users can appreciate various capabilities of fit-PC2. Low power consumption is another plus which makes it the most power-efficient Intel Atom PC until now. Power consumption is just 6W in normal operation in Windows XP or Linux. Taking into consideration its power consumption it may be well named a Green Computer. Its weight is just 370g including hard disk which is nothing compared to another PCs. Fit-PC2 can be controlled via IR remote control. Fit-PC2 is able to withstand extreme temperatures, vibration or a high level of shock. Affordable price, good performance, low power consumption, tiny size makes fit-PC2 an ideal personal computer for end users.

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Monday, March 23, 2009

iPod Party Speaker




Is there a frustrated DJ inside you just waiting for an opportunity to get this party started?

If so all you need is your iPod or MP3 player (even a CD player will do) and the musical marvel on wheels that is the iPod Party Speaker.

Made from heavy duty aluminium, it has a two wheel base and retractable handle on top so that you instantly become the master of mobile disco.

Simply put your iPod into the iPod dock, or use one of the four jacks to connect your MP3 player, CD player or even an electric guitar, and you are in business. Ready to fill that dancefloor wherever you decide to pump up the jam as Technotronic would say.


The iPod Party Speaker is a 22W mobile speaker system that will blast out your tunes wherever you are. It even comes with its own microphone so that you can do shout outs and provide Alan Partridge style intros and outros to your favourite tunes. Yes indeedee!

It has a 5m long mains lead, but it also has its own re-chargeable battery that will give you up to 12 hours of noise! So you can party on the beach, in the garden or in the park. Perfect for Summer barbeques.

The iPod Party Speaker is available online for £179.00 from IWOOT.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Nuclear Doorbell




When I was a kid I'd go carol singing every Christmas with a few mates to earn some extra pennies. We'd go up to a house, ring the bell and as the person was just about to open the front door, we'd start singing. Usually Jingle Bells.

It all went wrong one day though when we pressed a doorbell and it started playing a tinny repertoire of Christmas classics, drowning us out in the process.


If I remember rightly, we ended up giving the doorbell money.

Anyway, if you want to mess with the minds of anyone who dares darken your door, get yourself a Nuclear Doorbell.

This seriously loud doorbell is wirelessly activated, is easy to install and requires no wiring because it's battery operated. Simply attach the buzzer to the outside of your front door and the doorbell to the inside, and then wait for some unsuspecting soul to press the doorbell.

That's when all hell breaks loose. A siren goes off and a booming voice alerts one and all to the presence of someone at the door.

"Attention! Attention! Someone has pressed the doorbell! Please remain calm!"

"There is somebody at the door! Repeat! There is somebody at the door! This is not a drill! Repeat! This is not a drill!"

All this fun and not a radiation leak in sight.

See and hear the Nuclear Doorbell in action at The Gadget Shop price £16.99.

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Friday, March 13, 2009

iPod with free engraving




If you watch TV, you can't have failed to be anything but impressed by the current commercials for the second generation iPod Touch and its gaming abilities.

Not content with being a portable media player that can store up to 7,000 songs and 40 hours of video (32GB model), the iPod Touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. In fact you'll have access to over 15,000 games and other applications courtesy of the App Store which you can access wirelessly simply by tapping the icon on the iPod Touch's screen.


And that same wireless connectivity means you can use your iPod Touch to connect to the internet wherever there's a wireless network. You can surf the web, watch YouTube, get directions and send emails from any Wi-Fi hotspot.

Its crisp, clear 3.5-inch colour widescreen screen means that watching films and TV shows on the move has never been better (and the iTunes store has a great range of both that you can rent or buy). And of course that screen together with groundbreaking technologies such as the Multi-Touch display, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics, makes the Apple iPod Touch a bone-fide handheld gaming machine too.

And you can now personalise any iPod with a free personalised engraved message on the back, making it the perfect gift or uniquely yours.

The iPod Touch with free engraving, gift wrap if you want it and free delivery is available from £165 from the Apple Store.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Weather Watch




It's pleasing to discover that our obsession with the weather is shared by inanimate objects. Like the Meteo Weather Watch for instance.

Not content with telling you the time and doing the usual digital watch stuff (it's got a stopwatch, and calendar and alarm functions) - this little fellow is never happier than when predicting the weather. It's like having Michael Fish on your wrist, although hopefully a little more accurate when a storm's approaching.


The Weather Watch predicts the weather for 12 and 24 hours ahead by measuring barometric pressure trends. I don't know what that means either, but even I can follow the four easy to read icons that tell you in no uncertain terms whether it's going to be rainy, cloudy, partly cloudy or sunny.

And if the storm clouds do gather and the heavens open, you'll be equally pleased to discover that it has a backlight function for easy viewing in low light conditions and that it's water resistant up to 30m (98 feet in old money).

Order your Weather Watch today from The Gadget Shop for £39.99.


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Thursday, March 5, 2009

How To Be A Hacker



Expertise with the hacker can see & fix software on the computer; usually then publish openly on the Internet for the system to be better. Sialnya, take a few evil men use the information to crime - they are usually called cracker. Basically the hacker & cracker does not vary with the art world, here we are talking art Internet security network.

I hope the science of network security in this paper is used for things that good - not the Hacker cracker. Do not until you hit karma for using science to damage property of others. Moreover, the current needs of hacker growing in Indonesia and many more who want to dotcommers IPO shares in the various exchanges. Name good value & a dotcom can not fall into even if valuable in the dotcom collapse. In this case, the hacker can be expected in the security consultant for the dotcommers it - because the police HR & Indonesian security apparatus is very sad & very weak in the field of Information Technology & Internet. What could make cybersquad, cyberpatrol private budayakan perhaps necessary for survival in dotcommers Indonesia on the Internet.


Various security techniques in the Internet network can be obtained easily on the Internet, among others, in http://www.sans.org, http://www.rootshell.com, http://www.linuxfirewall.org/, http:// www.linuxdoc.org, http://www.cerias.purdue.edu/coast/firewalls/, http://www.redhat.com/mirrors/LDP/HOWTO/. Some of the techniques in the form of books that the number of its several hundred pages that can be taken for free (free). Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the security of the network can be obtained in http://www.iss.net/vd/mail.html, http://www.v-one.com/documents/fw-faq.htm. And for the experimenter some script / program that is so can be obtained, among others, in http://bastille-linux.sourceforge.net/, http://www.redhat.com/support/docs/tips/firewall/firewallservice.html .

For readers who want to gain knowledge about the network can be downloaded for free from http://pandu.dhs.org, http://www.bogor.net/idkf/, http://louis.idaman.com/idkf . Some books that shaped softcopy can be free to take on the capture of http://pandu.dhs.org/Buku-Online/. We must be especially grateful to the team by I Made Wiryana for this. At this time, I do not know the place of a discussion on the techniques of hacking this - but it may be in part discussed in the mailing list information such as the kursus-linux@yahoogroups.com & linux-admin@linux.or.id operasikan by the Linux User Group Indonesia (KPLI) http://www.kpli.or.id.

The simplest way to see the weakness of the system is to explore how information from various vendors, for example in # 3b http://www.sans.org/newlook/publications/roadmap.htm about the weakness of the system that they own. In addition, monitoring the various mailing lists on the Internet related to network security as in the list

Described by Front-line Information Security Team, "Techniques Adopted By 'System Crackers' When Attempting To Break Into Corporate or Sensitive Private Networks," fist@ns2.co.uk http://www.ns2.co.uk. A cracker usually men aged 16-25 years. Based on the statistics of Internet users in Indonesia, then in fact the majority of Internet users in Indonesia are children at a young age also. Indeed, this age is the age that is the ideal draw in the new science of science, including the Internet, be pitied if we are not successful menginternetkan to 25,000 Indonesian schools s / d in 2002 - because the object of a future of Indonesia is in the hands of young children we.

Well, the young are generally cracker cracking do to improve / use of resources in the network for its own sake. Generally, the cracker is opportunis. See the weaknesses with the system program mejalankan scanner. After obtaining access to root, will install the cracker back door (backdoor) and close all existing general weakness.

As we know, most companies / dotcommers will use the Internet to (1) they are hosting a web server, (2) e-mail communication and (3) provides access to web / internet to its employees. The separation of Internet and Intranet networks generally done by using the techniques / software firewall and proxy server. See the condition of the use of the above, weaknesses in the system generally can penetrate through, for example with external Mailserver / used outside for easy access to the mail out of the company. In addition, by using the agressive-SNMP scanner & programs that force the SNMP community string can change the router into a bridge (bridge), which can then be used for the stepping stone for entry into the company's internal network (Intranet).

Cracker protected so that during the attack, technique cloacking (masquerade) is done with the jump from the previous engine was compromised (ditaklukan) program through telnet or RSH. In the intermediary machine that uses Windows attack can be done with the jump from the Wingate. In addition, the jump can be done through the proxy device configuration is less good.

After a successful jump and enter the other systems, cracker like to probing of the network and collect the information necessary. This is done in different ways, for example, (1) using the nslookup command to run the 'ls', (2) view HTML files on your webserver to identify the other machine, (3) to see various documents on the FTP server, (4) connecting the self to mail server and use the command 'expn', and (5) mem-finger user machines in the other external.

The next step, cracker will identify the network component that is trusted by the system only. Network components are the server administrator and machines that are usually in the most secure in the network. Start with a check & export NFS access to a variety of critical directory such as / usr / bin, / etc and / home. Exploit weaknesses engine through the Common Gateway Interface (CGI), with access to the file / etc / hosts.allow.

Next cracker network components need to identify the weak and the taklukan. Cracker can use the program in Linux like ADMhack, mscan, nmap and many other small scanner. Programs such as' ps' & 'netstat' on a trojan (remember the story of horse TROYA? Classic story in ancient greece) to hide the process of scanning. For the cracker can simply use the advanced aggressive scanning for SNMP-men-scan equipment with SNMP.

After a successful cracker identify network components that can be weak and in taklukan, the cracker will run the program to the daemon program menaklukan weak in the server. The program is a daemon program on the server is usually running behind the screen (as a daemon / Satan). The success of this menaklukan daemon program will enable a cracker to gain access as' root '(administrator in the server).

To remove the impression, a cracker is usually cleaning operation 'clean-up' operation with a variety of ways to clean the log file. And add the program to enter from the back door 'backdooring'. Changing the file. Rhosts in / usr / bin for easy access to the engine through the RSH taklukan & csh.

Then a cracker can use a machine that is already ditaklukan for their own interests, for example, take the sensitive information that should not dibacanya; mengcracking machine from another machine with a jump in taklukan; install a sniffer to see / record the various traffic / communication through; can even turn off the system / how to run the network with the command 'rm-rf / &'. The latter will be very fatal consequences because the system will be destroyed at all, especially if all the software on the hard disk letakan. The process of re-install the entire system must do, it will spin if this is done on machines that run mission critical.

Therefore, all machines & routers running mission critical should always check the security patch by & in the new software. Backup becomes especially important once the machines that run mission critical terselamatkan from the cracker ulah men-disable system with 'rm-rf / &'.

For us the day-to-day romp in the Internet generally, there would be very appreciative of the existence of the hacker (not cracker). Because thanks to the hackers, and there is the Internet we can now enjoy, such as this, even continue to refine the system to become better again. Various weaknesses in the system because the correct accomplishment colleagues hackers often do the repair page. voluntarily for hobbies. Moreover, often results in its hacking it for free on the Internet for the Internet community. A value & cultural gotong royong glorious thus grow in the virtual world of the Internet generally seemed futuristic and far from the social sense.

Development of the hobbiest hackers became important to the sustainability / survival vehicle on the Internet dotcommers Indonesia. As one of fact, in the near future Allah around mid-April 2001 will be conducted in hacking competition in the Internet to break a server that has been specified in advance. Hacking competition in motori by young people in the Linux User Group Indonesia (KPLI) of Semarang digerakan by children as young Kresno Aji (masaji@telkom.net), Agus Hartanto (hartx@writeme.com) & Lekso Budi Handoko (handoko @ riset.dinus.ac.id). As children usually other young, they generally have capital insufficient - support & sponsor of course very useful and will be expected by colleagues this young.

Hopefully all this will add to the spirit of readers, especially young readers, to move in the world of hackers mengasyikan and challenging. If the word Captain Jean Luc Picard in Movies Startrek Next Generation, "To boldly go where no one has gone before."


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Saturday, February 28, 2009

The Simply SuitCase for Your Children




I thought the government had outlawed age discrimination.

If so why are Trunki suitcases not available in adult sizes?

A question that should be echoing around the corridors of power because there have been plenty of times when I'd have liked to have sat on my suitcase and rode it around airport terminals.

A Trunki suitcase not only provides kids with wheels, it also serves as a bench for tired legs and as a pull along toy that can carry important things like more toys (it even has secret compartments inside and "teddy bear seatbelts") as well as the less important clean clothes.


When tired legs set in, an obliging adult can tow a child, and if you're in a hurry, you can throw a Trunki over your shoulder and run to the departure gate. And if you want to be all grown up about it, you can even carry it like a normal suitcase.

Weighing in at just 1.9kg, but made from the same durable plastic as normal suitcases, Trunki is not only bbig enough to ride for kids in the 3-6 age range, it is small enough to pass as hand luggage.

New for 2009 is the limited edition Tipu the Tiger suitcase. Perfect for airport safaris and wild weekends away.

Your very own Tipu is available from Firebox for £34.95.
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Monday, February 23, 2009

The easiest way to transfer old videos to your PC




The video recorder age may have come and gone without me ever having learned how to record a programme without actually being there to press to red button when said programme started, but that doesn't mean I want to condemn my video collection to the wheelie bin.

What I'd really like to do is transfer some of those videos to my PC and then to DVD or even post family clips to YouTube.

And that's exactly what Ion's VCR 2 PC does.


Simply connect your VCR 2 PC box to your PC via the USB connection supplied and it will then send your video footage - including feature films - to your PC where you can save them in pristine digital format.

You can even plug a camcorder into the VCR 2 PC box - remember VHS-C or 8mm? - and it will convert videos from them into portable digital files too.

The included EZ VHS Converter software then makes it easy to enjoy your videos on DVDs, on your iPod, PSP or computer. You can even watch your videos on compatible mobile phones!

And if you ever feel nostalgic enough to want to watch your videos in their original format, the VCR 2 PC can be used as a standard VHS video player too.

The VCR 2 PC is available from IWOOT price £149. The cost of transfering your videos to digital format - priceless.

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Friday, February 20, 2009

Eco Kettle




Did you know that if everyone boiled only the water they needed instead of filling the kettle every time, we could save enough electricity to run practically all the street lighting in the UK?

That's what the Government reckons anyway and they know everything there is to know about wastefulness.

But that's why the Eco Kettle is such a good idea.


Its internal reservoir holds a full capacity of water ready for use, but the measuring button allows any quantity - from a single cupful to full capacity - to be released into the separate chamber for boiling.

The result? It only boils exactly the right amount of water every time you put the kettle on and that means you use less electricity - 30% less than standard kettles according to independent consumer trials.

Plus because you're boiling less water, you don't have to wait as long for the kettle to boil.

The Eco Kettle is available from The Ethical Superstore, price £29.95.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

IT Service Contract Tips For Building Stronger Client Relationships



If you are a computer consultant and don’t yet have an IT service contract plan, you’re missing a huge opportunity to build revenue and a strong, long-lasting business.

Creating a solid IT service contract offering requires a lot of advance planning and the ability to inspire real trust in your prospects, customers, and clients. You need to be aware of which benefits and prices you will offer well before you roll out a strategy and be able to build a very compelling case for why each and every client needs to be on an IT service contract.

The following 4 tips will help you as you build your computer consulting business around service contracts.



1. Remember That IT Service Contracts are Crucial to Your Company's Survival… and That One-Shot Deals Are for Amateurs! The value of your entire business is tied up in the recurring revenue you can generate through steady, high-paying clients. Think very carefully about accepting any customers that are not IT service contract clients. Without steady clients, you can’t plan growth or make all the necessary decisions that keep your business moving forward. Successful computer consultants insist on service contracts that bring recurring revenue. Those that don’t use service contracts cannot possibly predict where their companies are going to be in the next few months or years.

2. Make a Rate Card. A rate card is an integral part of your IT service contract business model. Basically, your rate card is a one-page document that shows typical "retail" prices weighed against the prices attached to on-going, long-term contracts. In order to create a strong rate card – and a strong case for your service contracts – you need to come up with at least a half-dozen benefits for why someone would sign an IT service contract with your company, instead of paying by the hour on a more ad-hoc basis. You need to have an established rate card before you try to sell your service contracts.

3. Consider Travel Distance. If you are currently serving people within a 10-15 minute driving radius of your business location, when you offer service contracts you might need to extend that distance. A lot of your competitors will go 45 minutes or even an hour away, so you have to come up with an economical way to match their efforts. You can charge for travel time to help compensate, or enforce a minimum to protect yourself (preferable) and give more benefits to more long-term clients.

4. Know When to Offer an IT Service Contract. There are two really great times to offer an IT service contract to a client. The first is right after an emergency service call. Because you’ve just saved the day, you’ll be at a high point. Part of establishing strong relationships with your clients is getting customers to know, like and trust you. After an emergency, your customers will LOVE you because you saved the day. They know you because they just spent many hours with you and they trust you because you delivered on the solution you promised. Another great time to offer an IT service contract is after conducting an IT audit. At this stage, customers will be wondering what to do next. If they agreed to an audit, they are probably looking for someone they can call regularly. And they almost always want someone that will look out for their IT needs and take a genuine long-term interest in helping them implement results-focused business solutions that leverage technology.



In this article, we discussed 4 tips you can use to set up a business based on IT service contracts, as the foundation for long-term client relationships. To learn more about how IT service contracts can get you more steady, high-paying clients, sign up for free IT service contract tips now at http://www.ITServiceContractSecrets.com .

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Friday, February 13, 2009

Business Process Companies- Its Role and Responsibilities



Business process outsourcing companies have made their worth known to the business world, so much so, that the outsourcing industry was once (until the recession stuck) one of the most sorted after investment option by investors! If you are running a business (and have ‘extra’ work) then do not have second thoughts on business process outsourcing companies, coz they’ll benefit you hands down. On the other hand, if you are planning to set-up a business process outsourcing consultant firm or company, then do get yourself prepared to deliver quality work. Since the competition is tight-neck in the ‘outsourcing’ world, a relatively new entry needs to be a par apart.



The roles of a business process outsourcing companies are:

1. Expertise in your domain: You, as a business process outsourcing consultant firm needs to have the expertise in the related domain. The expertise includes the ‘man power’, the equipments, the resources and other required aspects. It is for your expertise that you are opted for!

2. Facilitator or provider of a ‘service’ or an ‘external work force’ for a business: A business process outsourcing company acts a facilitator for a business or a team of a business outside its vertical hierarchy or direct subordination. For example, a call center provides a back-end service to a ‘bank’ for their customer support services or document processing for large companies and so on.

The responsibilities of business outsourcing companies are:

1. Quality work and service at a reasonable price: Price is another factor for a business process outsourcing company to be opted for (for otherwise, individual business firms could have done the staffing and the work all by themselves!).

2. The first ‘point’ sums up all the responsibilities! Work in time and up to ‘client’s standards and demands’ being one of them. In case of failure of performance, a quick rehash of the previous work to a better job being another of the lot!

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

It and Networking Support for Dynamics Gp Great Plains ERP



Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP, formerly known as Great Plains Dynamics and eEnterprise, is client-server application, meaning that if you are small business and you do not have in house IT department, Dynamics GP support from computer hardware and networking sides might be an issue. Consider the needs to first make Server hardware selection, often translated in Windows Small Business Server installation and configuration, Microsoft Exchange setup, Dynamics GP MS SQL Server Reporting Services reports installation and web exposure, Dynamics GP Business Portal and Sharepoint application, plus of course Microsoft SQL Server itself installation, maintenance plans setup, including DB backup. All these questions should be addressed and your IT support consultant should be familiar with all or some of these tools and technologies. In this publication we are giving you Dynamics GP networking support options overview:



1. Hardware selection for initial Dynamics GP Great Plains implementation or version upgrade. You should check with your Great Plains VAR and ask them to give you recommended Server and Workstation hardware and software configuration. For each version of GP Microsoft Business Solutions has special recommendations. Please, pay special attention to SCSI hard drives and their configuration, as this seems to be substantial cost of the server hardware and it translates to your data storage reliability

2. SQL Server. We assume that you are on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and installing Dynamics GP version 10.0. Please, read recommended SQL maintenance plans for Dynamics GP databases. Here you cannot just follow the instructions, you need to work out the strategy. For example, if you have heavy GP transactions traffic, and you need point of time – you will need to switch your company DB to full recovery model – then you will be able to setup fill back up with the series of following transaction logs backups. These questions might be trivial for experienced MS SQL Server DBA, but if you are small business owner – you have to know at least the right questions to ask in selecting Networking consultant

3. New GP users installations. If you decide to host your Dynamics GP server as well as GP client (on Citrix or Terminal Server) – then there is no need to install new GP client application. However here you will need appropriate printer drivers installation on the hosted Terminal Server computer in order to allow users print GP invoices and reports locally in the office. In the case of deploying GP on your network locally – you may decide to create GP installation package and publish new update or GP service pack automatically

4. Alba Spectrum support. We offer local Dynamics GP aware engineers in Chicago, Houston, San Diego and Orange County. For country side businesses we offer web sessions training for your IT departments as well as remote support via VPN and RDC technologies

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Very efficient Sharp Aquos D Series





TV is a sort of gadget that will not loose a piece of its popularity until something better is invented. It is mostly entertaining and hardly ever particularly useful, but we can't just say "no" to it. This is how an ordinary TV becomes a great thing for environmentalists to worry about. But usually they don’t manage to do it faster then developers do because saying about a TV: "This one is environmentally friendly", they guarantee themselves good sales. The latest "green" LCDs now are Sharp Aquos D series models, but as we think, they are not cutting edge, they are too late I'm afraid.

Sharp will let Aquos D models flow in the Japanese market on February 20th. There will be three of them differing mostly by their size: 32" for 1556 USD, 26" for 1230 USD and 20" for 1007 USD. The 32 inch model has better contrast ratio - 3000 : 1, and the other two models both have 1500 : 1. The part of Sharp's work on new Aquos D models that viewer will actually see is also 1366 x 768 resolution, 450 cd/m2 luminance, HD quality, and so on, and so, on. But the main part of Aquos D, the side that developers are showing off, is hidden behind the screen and shall never be seen until you look at how much you have to pay for electricity this month. Aquos D will save you more that 50 percents of average expanses on the same-sized LCD. This is not only economical, but green because it doesn't use that much electricity born in difficult labor. And the plastic is also less damaging when recycled.

However, even though no one can deny a huge work made by Sharp, they didn't beat OLED technology because they didn't have a chance. They got close to it with efficiency measures, but are far away with performance. It is clear now that OLED is the future by any standards, why then to go much further with LCD?

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Friday, January 23, 2009

Camera hidden in a belt buckle




When you are up to a secret video and audio recording, you have a full set of possibilities. Every modern cell phone has a voice recorder inside, many of them have cameras. However, it would be clearly obvious that you are recording if you are holding phone in your hands. There are some special gadgets that are carefully designed for making discreet recordings, so it would be smart to use one of them. Usually they look just like ordinary things - pens, pencils, watches… This one looks like a belt buckle, and it really is a buckle - however, not the simple one. Details follow.

This buckle has a secret hidden inside of it - tiny video and audio recorder. While looking like a usual accessory, it turns out to be an ultimate spy tool. Inside of this buckle rests a useful gadget that can record video and audio, and is beautifully camouflaged! Wireless cameras are a no-go in places where they can be detected by wireless camera detectors, so when you are forced to use another way of recording - put it on your belt and it will film everything you want, with practically no risk of getting caught. Miniature camera records video in 3GP video format (176x144, QCIF) with sound, which can be saved on the microSD card from 128 MB up to 2 GB. After that, recordings can be played on PC or on your mobile phone. It can live 3 hours on one battery charge, but if you want to record a 3 hour length video you'll need some spare cards - 1 GB microSD card can only take up to 33 minutes of video. It is available in two models: classic one, called Buckle DVR, and strangely shaped one called Obaba DVR.

This gadget, named Ajoka Obaba Buckle DVR Camera, will be very useful for investigation or evidence collection. It can't be seen by wireless camera detectors, it is comfortably hidden inside your belt buckle - a perfect companion in such missions. However, not everything is so bright. Camera records in a very small resolution - even modern cameraphones can do much better. It will be very difficult to see small details, if not impossible at all. Quality was sacrificed to the size and comfort - so if you want almost invisible camera that is not detected by any sensors then you can give this gadget a try.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Ectaco iTRAVL: A Talking Travel Companion and More




Not since the days of the Grand Tour taken at the turn of the last century has travel to numerous countries on a single trip been so popular. Part of the reason lies in the fact that travel budgets have been reduced so that making the most out of any trip you take now makes good financial sense. But having the language skills necessary to communicate freely in the countries you need or want to visit is another matter entirely.

Now, thanks to the Ectaco iTRAVL, a remarkable new award-winning travel handheld, everyone has instant access to the resources needed to travel in comfort and style. Using an advanced combination of native-speaker voice narration, advanced speech recognition and speech synthesis, iTRAVL understands and speaks up to several million words and phrases instantly to save precious time when seconds really count.

Perfect for use in hotels, restaurants and shops, on the street when asking for directions, iTRAVL delivers the detailed facts you need and includes a translating Dictionary, Talking PhraseBook and Travel Guides to put the power of complete understanding to work for you.

But iTRAVL isn’t only great on the road, it even lets you increase your knowledge of foreign languages before and after your trip with a built-in Language Teacher system that uses speech recognition modules and learning games to let you speak like a local in no time at all. An Mp3 player for your favorite audio files and AudioBooks lets iTRAVL inform and entertain on long journeys. And with a talking calculator to perform instant currency conversions, you can easily check for the best exchange rates and save money while having the time of your life.


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