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TomTom EASE 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Red)

Gadget Guru — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:23:47 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B0034XRE6S/51PXSrcIy%2BL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>This a Car Gadget or a walking Gadget, TomTom's EASE is an entry-level car navigation solution that's easy to use, ultra-portable, and packed with the latest technologies. This is an affordable GPS unit that lives up to its name, providing intelligent navigation for anyone--switch on and go, right out of the box. Easy to use, intelligent navigation. Click to enlarge. Simple two-icon touchscreen menu that provides quick access to search tools. Integrated EasyPort mount folds flat against the device. EasyMenu TomTom's two-button EasyMenu makes getting on the road faster and easier. With just a few taps of the screen you'll be on your way to any destination in the U.S. Just enter the address on the touchscreen and your TomTom EASE guides you door-to-door with turn-by-turn spoken instructions including street names. 3D graphics help guide you to your destination. Portable and Easy to Use The EASE features a sleek, lightweight design and integrated EasyPort mount, making it the most compact TomTom device available yet. Drivers can easily fit the entire device and attached mount into a pocket, purse or small glove compartment. Tele Atlas Maps The EASE is preloaded with maps from Tele Atlas, covering more than 6.5 million miles of roadways in the US. Mmillions of points of interest enhance your traveling experience--easily find your favorite gas stations, hotels, restaurants, and more. IQ Routes TomTom IQ Routes Technology shaves time off even the shortest trip. IQ Routes calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day, so you'll always travel the smartest route. MapShare TomTom has the most accurate maps and with TomTom MapShare technology you can instantly modify street names, street direction, points of interest, and more on your own device. And with the "Help Me!" menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations and hospitals. EasyPort Mount The EASE comes with an integrated Fold & Go EasyPort mount. Permanently attached so you'll never lose it, the mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car. What's in the Box TomTom EASE With Integrated EasyPort Mount, User's Manual<td></tr></table>

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Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablet

Gadget Guru — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:26:59 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002ZE4TDI/51VIq8J65iL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>The perfect Gadget Gift for writing, You've probably never heard of a Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablet. That's because it's brand new - the first ever LCD writing tablet. Not only is the Boogie Board Tablet new, it's revolutionary! The Boogie Board tablet is the tree-friendly electronic alternative to paper, pencils, and pens. With it, users of all ages will truly say goodbye to paper forever - and it's just as easy to use! Simply press on the surface with the included stylus or other suitable writing instrument (even your finger) to create an image and then erase with the push of a button. With the Boogie Board tablet, you'll never be without a memo pad again. No pen or pencil, no problem! Keep one by the home phone and by your computer at work to jot down memos, make to do lists, leave messages for others, capture your next big idea, and more. Keep one in your car, and you'll never be caught again looking for a piece of paper and pen to write important to-do's to get from the grocery store on the way home. But the Boogie Board tablet is more than just a memo pad. Students will find it's the perfect tool for practicing handwriting/arithmetic, drawing pictures and playing games (especially young and developmentally challenged students). If you're a coach, you can even use the Boogie Board tablet to diagram the winning play. Say goodbye to dry erase boards with smelly, dried up markers.<td></tr></table>

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Buffalo MiniStation Metro Portable 500 GB Flex USB 2.0 and Optional Encryption HD-PX500U2/RD (Red)

Gadget Guru — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:20:23 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002IYDERC/31gnf0%2B%2BXyL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Now sleek, Technology Gadget to Go, The Buffalo's Technology's MiniStation Metro Portable Hard Drive is a compact, lightweight storage solution. Best of all, the Metro comes equipped with Buffalo's BumperBody(tm) shock absorbers that surround the hard drive inside a sturdy rubberized body. The integrated Flex Connect USB cable ensures that you will never lose your cable again. The MiniStation Metro comes in 3 colors to match any personal style, Black, Red and White. Memeo AutoSync software automatically syncs your MiniStation with your PC or Mac, keeping your files up to date. Optionally, you can turn on the integrated hardware encryption feature to automatically encrypt the data on your drive. EZ-Logon ensures that you only have to enter your password once.TurboUSB speeds up your USB data transfer rates, especially when using it with Windows XP. Store, back up and transport digital images, music and other files without taking up space on your PC's hard drive. Finally, the included Google Picasa(R) application lets you easily edit and organize your photos.<td></tr></table>

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Black Widow BWRAS651 Vehicle Remote Start System with Keyless Entry

Gadget Guru — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:31:49 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002WRUBLW/41Yj8wVmN8L._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>The perfect Gadget Gift Idea for the cold weather! The Vehicle Remote Start System with Keyless Entry provides top of the line features at an affordable price. Two 4-button transmitters with labeled rubber buttons and an extended range window mount receiver for up to 750 feet range are standard features. Optional and programmable features include a trunk release output, car finder feature, cold start timed interval starting, keyless entry and more. This Remote Start System includes both tach and tachless operation and is compatible with almost all fuel injected vehicles - both gas and diesel. With this product, warm winter mornings and cool summer afternoons are now just a button press away. S1 Features: â�¢ Two 4-button transmitters â�¢ Extended range window-mount transceiver â�¢ Start Module with on-board relays for Start, Ignition 1, Ignition 2, and Accessory Outputs â�¢ Hood and Brake Switch Safety Inputs â�¢ Plug-In LED and Valet Switch â�¢ Ignition Triggered Door Locks â�¢ Auxiliary 1 Output (trunk release) â�¢ Door Lock Pulse timing â�¢ Automatic or Manual Transmission Mode â�¢ Programmable Engine Run Time â�¢ Turbo Timer â�¢ Cold Start Mode â�¢ Lock on remote start/shut down â�¢ Factory Alarm Disarm output â�¢ Diesel Mode with Glow-Plug Monitoring or Delayed Start Timer â�¢ Tach or Smart Voltage Sense Mode â�¢ Valet Mode â�¢ Automatic Cold Start<td></tr></table>

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MAGIC JACK VOIP PHONE + 1 YEAR FREE MAGICJACK SERVICE!

Gadget Guru — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:44:18 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002G9COFM/41VWYvSXRbL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Gadget phone for your long distance calling with Magic Jack never pay a monthly phone bill again. Simply plug the Magic Jack into the USB port on your computer with a high speed internet connection, plug in any phone or phone system and you're done! Never again pay a monthly telephone line charge or any bills for local or long distance calls! With Magic Jack there are no contracts. There are no hidden charges or fees. Use the Magic Jack and receive unlimited Free calls to US and Canada plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. You pick your own area code and city prefix when you activate your Magic Jack. It is very simple to install and just takes minutes to complete. Be part of the phenomenon that has taken the telecommunications industry by storm. - No Monthly Bills to Anyone - Includes One year of free service. - Just plug it in and it installs itself in two minutes. - It will give you a phone number today. - Perfect for a second line. - Give the kids a line of their own. - Even works with cordless phones. - You can move it from computer to computer, so it will work when you travel from anywhere with a broadband or DSL internet connection. - Calls are free between any two Magic Jacks anywhere in the world, so send one to a friend in another country and talk for free. - Take it with you when traveling out of the country and it will allow you to call back to the U.S for free. - You can go to my.magicjack.com to set up all your features and choose your phone number in any area code you wish. - Works with MS Window XP, Intel, Macs, Window Vista<td></tr></table>

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Google Nexus One Unlocked Cell Phone

Gadget Guru — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:25:02 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B00332YPHQ/411PiVKF9UL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>This phone Gadget is the latest in cell phone technology for 2010! The Nexus One runs an updated version of Google's Android operating system. It has a 3.7 inch touchscreen display, with a 1 gigahertz processor from Qualcomm. It includes a 5 megapixel camera for video and photos, a global positioning system (GPS), and stereo Bluetooth connection for headphones. The battery will last for up to seven hours of talk time, or up to five hours of Internet use, on a 3G cellphone network. **If outside the US, your shipping costs will be assessed upon purchase. You can request, FedEx, UPS, or USPS**<td></tr></table>

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APC BR1500LCD 1500VA 865 Watts 8 Outlets BACK-UPS

Gadget Guru — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:49:28 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B000NDA5E0/41JLpHeaBEL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Protect data with an uninterruptible power supply, Try the Gadget that keeps your power on with the APC Back-UPS RS, 1500VA/865W, Input 120V/Output 120V. The device that keeps a computer running when the power fails! plug into UPS a computer, the screen, external hard drives, and cable or DSL modem. Includes CD with software, USB cable, User Manual<td></tr></table>

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Olympus Digital Voice Recorder (VN 6200PC)

Gadget Guru — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:02:14 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002DSHMA8/31kyt2DezdL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>This a great Business Gadget, The VN-6200PC captures high-quality digital recordings in the Windows MediaÂ® Audio (WMA) file format. WMA files can be played in Windows Media Player and QuickTimeÂ® Player, and they are also compatible with popular voice-to-text transcription software.Transfer audio files quickly and easily to a computer with the convenient PC link.Voice activation extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound. Record up to 444 hours of uninterrupted audio in LP mode. Select from three recording modes to meet your specific needs: HQ for high quality; SP and LP for extended recording. Index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval. Large LCD for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status and battery life. Slow and Fast Playback modes let you listen to audio 25 percent slower or 50 percent faster than real time. Contains five folders that each hold up to 200 files. Alarm Playback: Playback a pre-selected file at a specific time for reminders or wake-up calls.<td></tr></table>

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Logitech Squeezebox Radio

Gadget Guru — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:12:21 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002LARRDK/417%2BCK2E5ML._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Internet Radio Gadget made easy with Logitech Squeezebox Radio brings a world of musicâ��free Internet radio, subscription services, or your personal digital music collectionâ��to any space in your home, over your Wi-Fi network. Connects via Wi-Fi to yor iTunes library and the internet, letting you play back your own tunes as well as internet radio stations and music services such as Pandora, LastFM, Slacker, and Rhapsody.<td></tr></table>

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Accessory Power Battery Pack and Charger REFUEL 3 WAYS! – AC / USB / SOLAR!

Gadget Guru — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:03:22 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002OTQHBG/41bC36ZbpdL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Power-up your Gadgets with accessory Power SOLAR Charger Power Pak Powerful enough to charge all of your portable ELECTRONICS using the POWER of the SUN. Provides a source of POWER when away from outletsSolar Panels charge and maintain 1400 mAh of power!60 minute charge provides up to 180 minutes of talk time or 72 hours of standby time.AC power adapter charging 2-5 hours.Computer charging 3-5 hours.Solar Charging 5-7 hours.Works with your: HTC 5800, 6700, 8525, 2125/8125/8525, Diamond, Fusion, fuze, g1, g2, Herald, Iris, Juno, Kaiser, magic, Mogul, mytouch-3g, ozone, P4000, P4300, P4350, P4351, Phoebus, PPC6800, s511, s522, S621, S640, S720, s743, Shadow, SMT5800, snap, PPC-6700, Tilt-8925, Dash/MDA/SDA, Touch, 3g, diamond2, Dual, hd, pro, TyTN, XV6700, Vogue, Wing, xv6175, XV6800, XV6900, Hero BLACKBERRY 6210, 6220, 6230, 6280, 6510, 7100, 7105t, 7130, 7210, 7230, 7250, 7270, 7280, 7290, 7510, 7520, 8100, 8110, 8120, 8130, 8300, 8310, 8320, 8700r, 8703e, 8705g, 8800, 8820, 8830, 9000, Bold, Curve, Niagara, Pearl AUDIOVOX SMT5600, SPVC500 MOTOROLA A668, A780, active, C290, E680, Hurricane, i776, K1, K1m, L2, L6, Ming, K1m, maxx-Ve, V3a, Z6tv, Z6, Z6m, Z6c, Z6w, PEBL, Q, rapture, V3c, V3i, maxx, V3e, V3r, V3t, V3xx, Z3, Z6cx, E8, L7, L72, L7c, L9, va76r, U6, u9-pico, V190, V195, V235, V3, V323, V323i, V325, V325i, V360, V365, V3m, ve240, ve465, vu204, vu30, W175, W230a, w233, W315, W375, W376g, W377g, W380, W385, W395, w450, W490, W510, W755, W760, Z3 NEXTEL 7100i, 7520, Buzz, i290, i335, i776, i872, i876, ic402, ic502, ic602, ic902 UTSTARCOM Apache, mp6900, ppc5800, PPC-6700, Sidekick-LX, XV-6700, xv6850 Includes Additional Plugs to charge and power your Mobile Phone, PDA, MP3, MP4, Ipod, Iphone, Kindle, portable GPS and other USB enabled devices.Ideal power solution for recreation and business activities, or any time you are on the go.<td></tr></table>

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Jabra Halo Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Grey)

Gadget Guru — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:49:56 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002PY7P2K/31%2BA%2BA0mVEL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Designed to be paired with your iPhone or other music playing phone, Jabra Halo headphones offer rich playback of your tunes, as well as the ability to answer a call. With Jabra HALO you can leave your phone in the pocket or in the bag and control your music directly from the headset. The design is as strikingly clear as your voice will be with the Noise Blackout which eliminates unwanted background noise to make your voice stand out during calls.<td></tr></table>

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Nyrius LT12 12 Language Global Digital Talking Translator Foreign Pocket-Sized Electronic Speaking Dictionary

Gadget Guru — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:52:23 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B00164D5R4/41BnDceDUeL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>This talking translator is small enough to fit in your pocket, and contains 8,400 travel-related phrases in 12 different languages. The translator cross translates 12 International languages - English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin) and Turkish and you can save frequently used sentences. The device also features a world time daily alarm clock and calendar for 24 cities, and the display shows hour, minutes, day, date and month. A built-in data-file stores up to 60 sets of phone numbers (with names) with a password security lock. The translator has an LCD display with adjustable contrast, volume level selection (3 levels), key tone on/off switch, auto power off and display backlight which can be turned off to preserve batteries. List of Contents: 12 Language Talking Translator, 2 Lithium-ion batteries in unit, 2 extra Lithium-ion batteries, earphone, carrying pouch, neck strap, instructions, 1 year manufacturer's direct warranty. Dimensions (HxWxD): 98x62x18mm. <td></tr></table>

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Apple iPod touch 8 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL

Gadget Guru — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:45:05 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002M3SOBU/41WgyV%2ByOLL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>iPod touch is a great iPod, a great pocket computer, and a great portable game player. Listen to a mix of songs automatically put together by the new Genius Mixes feature. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Discover games and apps you're sure to love with new Genius recommendations for apps. And since iPod touch now comes with the latest 3.1 software already installed, you can start using fun, convenient features right out of the box. iPod touch is a great iPod, a great pocket computer, and a great portable game player. Click to enlarge. Genius Mixes creates multiple mixes you'll love. Give iPod touch a shake to shuffle to a different song in your music library. Next-Level Fun: The New iPod touch Music Flick through your albums. Listen to a unique mix created just for you. Or watch the video for your favorite song. With iPod touch, it's more than just hearing your music. Cover Flow What a song does for your ears, Cover Flow on iPod touch does for your eyes and fingers. It's a virtual party for the senses. Turn iPod touch on its side and glide through your music by album art with the flick of your finger. Tap an album cover to flip it over and display a track list. Tap again to start the music. Genius Mixes Now the Genius feature is even more powerful. Introducing Genius Mixes. All you do is sync iPod touch to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library to find songs that sound great together. Then it creates multiple mixes you'll love. These mixes are like channels programmed entirely with your music. Genius Playlists Say you're listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. The Genius feature finds other songs on your iPod touch that sound great with the one you were listening to and makes a Genius playlist for you. Listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh it and give it another go. Count on Genius to create a mix you wouldn't have thought of yourself. Shake to Shuffle Shake things up a bit. Musically speaking, that is. The next time you're listening to your tunes, turn on Shake to Shuffle, then give iPod touch a shake to shuffle to a different song in your music library. iTunes Fill your iPod touch with songs and music videos from your iTunes library on your computer. Or buy and download new music on your iPod touch when you access iTunes over Wi-Fi. Songs you purchase on iPod touch transfer to your Mac or PC the next time you connect iPod touch to your computer. Bluetooth Look, no cables. iPod touch includes the iPhone 3.1 software, so you can pair Bluetooth stereo headphones with it. Keep your iPod in your bag or charging on your desk across the room and still listen to your music. Carry hours of video with you and watch it on the crisp 3.5-inch color widescreen display. With iTunes on your iPod touch and a Wi-Fi connection, you can buy movies and TV shows on the fly. Movies + TV shows A feature film. A video podcast. Your favorite TV show. Now appearing on a subway train or a plane near you. Widescreen Viewing Carry hours of video with you and watch it on the crisp 3.5-inch color widescreen display. Shop the iTunes Store and choose from thousands of movies, TV shows, and video podcasts to load up your iPod touch. From Hollywood blockbusters to independent favorites, there's something for everyone. Download and watch movies with a few taps. Prefer TV shows? Get a single episode or an entire season's worth all at once. Onscreen Controls While watching your video, tap the display to bring up the onscreen controls. You can play or pause, view by chapter, and adjust the volume. You can also use the volume controls on the left side of iPod touch. Want to switch between widescreen and full screen? Simply tap the display twice. iTunes Need some entertainment for your next flight or road trip? With iTunes on your iPod touch and a Wi-Fi connection, you can buy movies and TV shows on the fly. You can also rent movies, in case you're not sure if that flick is a keeper. And of course, you can purchase movies and TV shows on your Mac or PC, then sync them to your iPod touch. App Store Shop the App Store and discover over 75,000 apps that let you do even more with your iPod touch. Browse apps in categories from games to lifestyle, social networking to education, and more. Discover apps in categories from games to lifestyle, social networking to education, and more. The built-in Wi-Fi capability in iPod touch gives you access to the iTunes Store anywhere, anytime. Browse Apps Shop the App Store a number of ways. Tap Featured and get a list of new apps and to see what's hot. Peruse by category. Check out the Top 25 apps. Or if you know exactly what app you're looking for, find it by doing a quick search. Genius Recommendations for Apps There are tens of thousands of apps in the App Store, with more added every day. A new feature of iPod touch makes finding cool new apps even easier. It's Genius for apps, and it works just like Genius for your music. Tap the Genius icon and get recommendations for apps that you might like based on apps you and others have downloaded. Download Apps When you find an app you want, buy and download it wirelessly to your iPod touch from anywhere over Wi-Fi, and start using it right away. Update Apps iPod touch tells you whenever an app update is available, so you'll always have the latest versions of your favorite apps. iTunes Discover and download new music, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks with iTunes on your iPod touch. Shop Anytime, Anywhere The built-in Wi-Fi capability in iPod touch gives you access to the iTunes Store, where you can choose from millions of high- quality iTunes Plus songs and thousands of movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and free podcasts and iTunes U lectures. Browse New Releases, Top Tens, and Genres. Or find exactly what you're looking for by typing in a quick search. Play a preview of any song or video, then tap once to buy it. Not sure if that movie is worth owning? Just rent it. Everything you buy on iPod touch is the same price you pay on the iTunes Store on your computer. Sync with iTunes When you connect iPod touch to your computer, the music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and podcasts you downloaded on the go sync to your iTunes library on your Mac or PC. If you've partially downloaded something on iPod touch, your computer completes the download automatically. Photos With storage for up to 90,000 of your favorite photos, iPod touch lets you flick through and share all those remember-that-day moments. Share Photos Show thousands of photos from the palm of your hand. Flick to scroll through thumbnails. Tap to view full screen. Play slideshows, complete with music and transitions. Email a photo to a friend or share it in a MobileMe Gallery. With storage for up to 90,000 of your favorite photos, iPod touch lets you flick through and share all those remember-that-day moments. Save Photos If you receive a great image in an email, save it to your photo library on iPod touch. Once there, it acts just like any other photo. You can set it as your wallpaper, share it on the web, or pass it on. Sync Photos iPod touch uses iTunes to sync photos you have in iPhoto on a Mac or in Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Photoshop Album on a PC. Just choose which photos or albums to sync to your iPod touch, then you can look at them--and share them--anywhere you go. Home Screen Maybe you want Maps as the first app in the second row. Or Mail down in the Dock. Whatever the arrangement, make iPod touch your own with customized Home screens. Customize Your Home Screen Arrange the icons on your Home screen any way you want right on iPod touch or from your computer using iTunes 9. Move an app one row up, two apps over, or even to another Home screen. Create up to 11 Home screens for quick access to the games and applications you download from the App Store and to your Safari web clips. Home Button No matter where you are on iPod touch, one press of the Home button at the bottom of iPod touch takes you to the main Home screen. You can also take a shortcut from any Home screen back to your main Home screen by pressing the Home button. Search the entire contents of your iPod touch, all from one place. iPod touch features Safari, the most advanced web browser ever on a portable device. Spotlight Search Looking for something? Search the entire contents of your iPod touch, all from one place. On your main Home screen, just swipe to the right to bring up Spotlight. Once you start typing, Spotlight begins searching all of your music, videos, contacts, email, calendars, notes, and even your audiobooks and podcasts. Add Apps and Web Clips Whenever you download an application from the App Store, a new icon appears on your Home screen. And if you check the same websites every day, just create web clips. They appear on your Home screen, and you can access the sites directly with a single tap. Safari iPod touch features Safari, the most advanced web browser ever on a portable device. See the web in your hands the same way you see it on a computer. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection. Browse Anywhere iPod touch is the only iPod with built-in wireless access to the web. Whenever you're connected via Wi-Fi, you can access your favorite websites to read news, check scores, pay bills, and go shopping. And if you're using the new 32 GB or 64 GB iPod touch, you'll notice that web pages load even faster than before. Search the Web iPod touch syncs your bookmarks from your PC or Mac, so you can access your favorite sites quickly. It has Google and Yahoo! search built in, so it's easy to find what you're looking for on the web. Web Clips If you check a website frequently--a favorite newspaper, blog, or sports site--why not create a Home screen icon, or web clip, for it? Make web clips with Safari, and your favorite sites are always just a tap away. Zoom Get a closer look at any web page by zooming in and out with a tap or a pinch of the Multi-Touch display. View websites in portrait or landscape. Rotate iPod touch 90 degrees and the web page rotates, too. mail on iPod touch looks and works just like email on your computer. With Maps and a Wi-Fi connection, you can get directions, find local businesses, and check traffic. Mail Email on iPod touch looks and works just like email on your computer. And it works with the email accounts you already have. View Messages and Attachments iPod touch supports rich HTML email, so images and photos appear alongside text. And you see email attachments in their original formats, not stripped-down versions. Rotate, zoom, and pan in more than a dozen standard file and image formats, including PDF; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and iWork. Access All Your Accounts Access your email from popular providers--including MobileMe, Google Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo! Mail, and AOL--and most industry-standard IMAP and POP mail systems. Compose Instantly iPod touch recognizes email addresses in different applications. If you run across an email address on a web page or a map listing, for example, just tap it and iPod touch opens a new message and addresses it for you. Type Smart With its built-in dictionary,* the intelligent iPod touch keyboard predicts and suggests words as you type, making it fast and easy to write email. And when you rotate iPod touch on its side, the keyboard instantly switches from portrait to landscape for larger keys and more room to type. Search Your Inbox No need to scroll through message after message in your inbox looking for the right one. A quick downward flick brings up a search field that lets you find email by sender, recipient, subject, or all headers. Maps Find your way and a place to eat. With Maps and a Wi-Fi connection, you can get directions, find local businesses, and check traffic. Find Yourself iPod touch finds your location using known Wi-Fi hotspots. It also finds points of interest by keyword: Search for "coffee" and iPod touch shows you cafes nearby. Get Directions Just type in an address and get directions from wherever you are. Choose the method of transportation--car, public transit, or on foot--and view a list of turn-by-turn directions. See a highlighted map route with estimated travel time. You can also mark specific locations and find the best route between them. Explore and share your favorite YouTube clips. Track your workouts, set goals, and challenge friends with Nike+.Click to enlarge. With Voice Memos, you can record any audio you want using the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or an external mic. Switch Map Views Just like Google Maps on your computer, Maps on iPod touch lets you switch between views of Google map data, satellite images, and a hybrid of both. Multi-Touch makes the difference. Tap to zoom, pan, and change your view on the move. See Traffic Maps on iPod touch shows you live traffic information, indicating traffic speed along your route in easy-to-read green, red, and yellow highlights. YouTube Skateboarding moves gone wrong. Hilarious commercials from another country. Whatever the video, iPod touch has your YouTube addiction covered. Share from Anywhere Email your favorite videos to your favorite people. Tap Share on any YouTube video detail page and iPod touch creates an email with the video link already in it. Search YouTube Explore Featured, Most Viewed, Most Recent, and Top Rated videos. Or search for the video you want using a keyword search. Once you find what you're looking for, bookmark it to watch later. Nike + iPod Compatibility Rock out your workout. iPod touch has built-in support for Nike + iPod. It's music and motivation rolled into one. Tune Your Run iPod touch includes built-in Nike + iPod support. Just slip the Nike + iPod Sensor (available separately) into your Nike+ shoe and start your run. The sensor communicates wirelessly with your iPod touch, tracking your time, distance, and calories burned. It even gives you voice feedback on your progress. Tune Your Cardio Workout This feature also works with new cardio equipment available in many fitness centers. Just look for Nike + iPod compatible treadmills, ellipticals, stair steppers, and stationary bikes. Sync with nikeplus.com When you get back to your computer, sync your iPod touch with iTunes and transfer your exercise data to nikeplus.com, where you can track your workouts, set goals, and challenge friends. Voice Memos You might have a good memory. But sometimes, it's nice to have a backup. With Voice Memos, you can record little (and big) bits of information to your iPod touch. Record Memos (or Any Audio) Record a simple to-do, your next big idea, or a bet between you and your friend. With Voice Memos, you can record any audio you want using the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or an external mic. Voice Memos will record even when you're using your iPod touch to do things such as checking email or surfing the web. Edit Memos You can trim recorded memos right on iPod touch. That way, you keep only what you need. Manage Memos Keep all your memos organized by choosing labels from a predefined list or by creating custom labels. Share Memos Send memos to your friends and colleagues via email. Memos you record on iPod touch sync back to your Mac or PC via iTunes, so you can share them later. Play the latest head-to-head games with a friend--whether your friend is sitting next to you or across the country. Want more room to type? Rotate iPod touch to landscape to use a larger keyboard in Mail, Notes, and Safari. Download movies, TV shows, music videos, and audiobooks over Wi-Fi from the iTunes Store on iPod touch. More Features iPod touch comes with the latest software already installed. And you also get convenient apps including Contacts, Calendar, Notes, Stocks, and Weather. iPhone 3.1 Software Features Genius Mixes This new feature acts as your personal DJ, searching your iTunes library to find songs that go great together, then organizing them into mixes you'll love. All automatically. Genius Recommendations for Apps With thousands of apps in the App Store, how do you find cool new ones? Let Genius help. It looks at the apps you're using and recommends others you might like. Peer-to-Peer Gaming Play the latest head-to-head games with a friend--whether your friend is sitting next to you or across the country. Buy Movies, TV Shows, and Audiobooks via Wi-Fi Download movies, TV shows, music videos, and audiobooks over Wi-Fi from the iTunes Store on iPod touch. Landscape Keyboard Want more room to type? Rotate iPod touch to landscape to use a larger keyboard in Mail, Notes, and Safari. Cut, Copy & Paste Cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications. Copy and paste images and content from the web, too. Spotlight Search Find what you're looking for across your iPod touch, all from one convenient place. Spotlight searches all your contacts, email, calendars, and notes, as well as your music and video. Automatic Wi-Fi Login Log in to a Wi-Fi hotspot and iPod touch remembers your user name and password the next time you connect. Accessibility The new iPod touch comes with standard accessibility features that help people with disabilities experience the fun of iPod touch. Stereo Bluetooth Enjoy music and other audio wirelessly. Pair your iPod touch with compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. Shake to Shuffle Just give your iPod touch a shake, and it shuffles to a different song in your music library. You'll always be surprised by what you hear. Parental Controls Decide what music, videos, and apps your kids can access. Stocks on iPod touch shows you performance information for any stock you choose. Check worldwide weather at home or away. Pioneering hardware technology built into iPod touch is how you're able to flick, tap, and pinch. iPod touch also includes these useful apps: Calendar Calendar works with Yahoo!, Google, Microsoft Outlook, iCal, MobileMe, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync for enterprise. Add events. Set reminder alerts. Subscribe to calendars for things such as national holidays and sports schedules. Contacts Put names, email addresses, phone numbers, and more at your fingertips. Sync contacts on your Mac or PC to iPod touch using iTunes. Add new contacts on the go with a tap. Notes Forget the pen and paper. Use Notes on iPod touch to write yourself a quick note and keep important information on hand. A built-in email function lets you send notes to yourself or others. Stocks Stocks on iPod touch shows you performance information for any stock you choose. When you want more details about a stock's performance, tap the Y! for instant access to Yahoo! Finance. Weather Check worldwide weather at home or away. Add the cities you want, then flick back and forth to get six-day forecasts for each. Tap the Y! to open a Yahoo! city guide that shows you what's happening, rain or shine. Calculator Calculator on iPod touch does double duty. In portrait mode, you can use Calculator for simple calculations. Rotate iPod touch to landscape, and it becomes a sophisticated scientific calculator. iPod touch Technology Pioneering hardware technology built into iPod touch is how you're able to flick, tap, and pinch. It's what makes that racing game feel so real. It's why you're able to tweet what you just overheard in the cafe. And it's the reason iPod touch is the most amazing iPod you'll ever own. Multi-Touch The Multi-Touch display layers a protective shield over a capacitive panel that senses your touch using electrical fields. It then transmits that information to the LCD screen below it. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flick through photos and enlarge them with a pinch, zoom in and out on a section of a web page, and control game elements precisely. Accelerometer The accelerometer inside iPod touch allows it to detect when you rotate iPod touch from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes the contents of the display. The accelerometer really shines when you play games, because it immerses you in the action. It's perfect for racing games, where your entire iPod touch acts as a steering wheel, and for tap-and-tilt games such as Rolando, in which your movements control the action. Wireless iPod touch has built-in support for 802.11b/g wireless technology. That means you can get online anywhere there's Wi-Fi. Send email from a coffee shop. Surf the web at the airport. Shop for games from your couch. Browse, buy, and download music and more from the iTunes Store. iPod touch locates nearby wireless hotspots, including protected networks. If you've never used a particular network, Wireless Icon it asks you to enter a password the first time, and it remembers the password from then on. So the next time you're within range, it connects automatically. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a form of wireless technology that lets you use devices without the hassle of cables or wires. What does that mean for iPod touch? It means you can use iPod touch with Bluetooth headphones and listen to your music no matter where in the room your iPod touch is. So lounge on your bed, while your iPod touch charges on your desk. Bluetooth on iPod touch is also great for peer-to-peer gaming. Design iPod touch is as remarkable outside as it is inside. Holding one is all the proof you need. With its curved design, iPod touch is a mere 8.5 mm thin. Its optical glass front and polished stainless steel back feel sleek and smooth in your hand. Turn it on, and Pod touch lets you enjoy everything you love about an iPod, and then some. Watch your movies and TV shows on a brilliant 3.5-inch display.instantly you're impressed by the brilliant 3.5-inch display. iPod touch is the perfect combination of stunning design and revolutionary technology--the total, beautiful package. Read Kindle books on your iPod touch. Read Kindle Books on the iPod touch No Kindle required. Get the best reading experience available on your iPhone or iPod touch. Access your Kindle books even if you don't have your Kindle with you. Automatically synchronizes your last page read between devices with Amazon Whispersync. Adjust the text size, add bookmarks, and view the annotations you created on your Kindle. Don't have a Kindle? Get yours here. Shop for Books on the Kindle Store on Your iPod touch Buy a book from the Kindle Store, optimized for Safari, on your iPod touch or iPhone and get it auto-delivered wirelessly. Search and browse more than 275,000 books, including more than 107 of 112 New York Times bestsellers. Find New York Times bestsellers and new releases for $9.99, unless marked otherwise. Get free book samples; read the first chapter for free before you decide to buy. Books you purchase also can be read on a Kindle. Kindle newspapers, magazines, and blogs are not currently available on the iPod touch or iPhone. What's in the Box Apple iPod touch 8 GB (3rd Generation), standard Apple Earphones, USB 2.0 cable, Dock adapter, Quick Start guide<td></tr></table>

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Thermaltake Sata HDD USB Docking Station

Gadget Guru — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:03:30 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B0012Z3MKW/41P4voF1jxL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>BlacX HDD Docking Station allows effortless and convenient hot-swap of any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drives. The picture is for display only and the hard drive is not included. The RoHS-compliant Thermaltake BlacX is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems and is Windows Vista ready.<td></tr></table>

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50mW Green Laser with Black Rubber Finish High Powered Diode

Gadget Guru — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:04:04 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B001MHBM16/41aol-r4VYL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Lasers that emit between 5mW and 500mW output power are in Class IIIb or IEC Class 3B. Class IIIb lasers cannot legally be promoted as laser pointers or demonstration laser products. Product labels and user instructions must describe the hazard classification of the product and its output characteristics. It is dangerous and illegal to use this laser to point at moving cars airplanes people animals ect. If you need something for pointing purpose please purchase ones with 5mW or lower output The related information is: Does FDA have a mandatory limit on the power emitted by laser pointers? Yes. Laser products promoted for pointing and demonstration purposes are limited to hazard Class IIIa by FDA regulation. 21 CFR (b) and (c) limit surveying leveling and alignment and demonstration laser products to Class IIIa. This means that pointers are limited to 5 milliwatts output power in the visible wavelength range from 400 to 710 nanometers. There are also limits for any invisible wavelengths and for short pulses. Pointers may not exceed the accessible emission limits of CDRH Class IIIa or IEC1 Class 3R. Can battery-operated portable laser systems be sold in the U.S? Yes battery-operated portable laser systems can be sold in the U.S. providing that they fully comply with the standard are certified and reported and are not Class IIIb lasers sold or promoted for pointing or amusement purposes. What are class IIIb lasers and are they dangerous? Lasers that emit between 5mW and 500mW output power are in Class IIIb or IEC Class 3B. Class IIIb lasers cannot legally be promoted as laser pointers or demonstration laser products. Product labels and user instructions must describe the hazard classification of the product and its output characteristics.<td></tr></table>

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Jet Set preferred Mobile Phone Wrist Watch, order it before stock runs out!

Gadget Guru — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:12:46 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B001ACBME0/21m157cmjjL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Super Cool Gadget: a fully functional sim-unlocked tri-band mobile phone, color touchscreen, built in microphone and speakers, bluetooth, and multimedia functions. This is the latest mobile phone watch to be released, and unlike any others, features a digital camera / video camera built in! Don't be the one to miss out: order it before stock runs out. What could be better than calling friends from your wristwatch? With any GSM SIM card inserted, this inconspicuous digital watch becomes a fully featured power house of a cellphone, with bluetooth, MP3, camera and personal organiser. Capture remarkable images and video with the built in camera and then send them to friends easily over your mobile phone network. Calls are simple too with the supplied bluetooth headset, or by using the watches built in microphone and speakers. Easy charging is achieved via USB, as is data transfer. The watch itself features a durable rubber blend strap, gun metal gloss surround and chrome detailing. The kit comes with two batteries, 512 MB micro SD card, stand alone charger and a bluetooth headset, so you'll be ready to go straight out of the box. With all of the features of a modern mobile phone slapped on your wrist you'll never have to worry about forgetting to carry your phone, and you'll lighten the load, and provide a unique talking point for your friends.<td></tr></table>

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Powermat PMM-PT100 Portable Mat (Black)

Gadget Guru — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:44 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B002JCSAWM/31ByT9QDLDL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>The Powermat Portable Mat is a fold-up charging mat that's perfect for travel. What's a charging mat, you ask? Good question. Powermat's Wireless Charging System offers a clean, simple way to keep all those personal electronic devices charged, without a mess of cables. With the Powermat system, you choose a mat and then choose the receivers to match the devices you want to charge. Each mat includes a Universal Powercube receiver that allows you to charge hundreds of devices. You can also purchase receivers custom designed to fit on your devices, so you never need to remove them to use your device. The Powermat Wireless Charging System provides a simple, fast and efficient way to keep all of your favorite personal electronic devices charged. Click to enlarge. Perfect for travel, this powermat folds up for ultra-compact storage. Click to enlarge. Powercube Universal Receiver included. Click to enlarge. Eight tips to work with hundreds of devices. Click to enlarge. Includes travel case with magnetic closure. Get a custom fit receiver for certain devices. View all Powermat products. The Powermat Wireless Charging System Wireless Charging Connect your devices to Powermat Receivers, and simply drop them on the Powermat to charge wirelessly, as fast or faster than the stock power adaptor. A unique sound lets you know a solid connection has been made (an additional sound is heard when you remove your device--both are adjustable and can be turned off), and an indicator light--also adjustable--is displayed while a device is charging. Use Only What You Need Communication between the Powermat and Receivers allows the mat to give exactly enough power for exactly the right time. When a device is fully charged, power is shut off to that device, so no energy is wasted. If a device is used while on the mat, the system knows it--charging starts up again until you've got a full charge. Wired USB Connection For legacy USB devices, or a quick charge while all your Receivers are in use, Powermats also feature a wired USB connection. It may not be wireless, but it's better than finding another free power outlet. Slick Design Industrial design is key for personal electronics, and the Powermat appropriately follows suit. The Home and Office Mat features a minimal curved design that will work in most any environment, while the fold-up Portable Mat looks sharp and stows away simply for travel. Powermat custom Receivers are like a second skin for the device they charge, enabling access to all controls and keeping the design clean and simple. Receivers are available for iPods and iPhones, Nintendo DS, various Blackberry models, and more. So How Does It Work? Powermat utilizes principles of magnetic induction combined with Powermat proprietary patent-pending technology to safely and effectively provide power to electronic devices. Powermat transforms surfaces including walls, tables, floors and desktops into safe, simple, and efficient conductors of energy. It replaces the need to access multiple electrical sockets for real-time powering and charging of electronic devices. Neat, huh? Powermat Portable Mat A Foldable, Portable Charging Mat Perfect for travel, this powermat folds up for ultra-compact storage. Take it anywhere in the included travel case. This mat wirelessly charges up to 3 Powermat-enabled devices simultaneously (and one more via the wired USB power port). It works with all Powermat receivers, and looks great in most any setting. Powermat Specifications Charging Positions: 4 (3 wireless, 1 USB port) Dimensions: .625" x 12.25" x 4.5625" (HxWxD) Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz Universal Output Voltage: 18VDC Output Current: 0.83A Standby Current: 0.011A Adapter Power: 15 Watts Universal Powercube Included with the Home & Office Mat is the Powercube Universal Receiver. This receiver boasts eight interchangeable tips, allowing you to charge hundreds of mobile devices with just one unit. It works with all Powermats as well. The Powercube supplies universal, international power (100-240V). Finally, the Powercube features built-in cord management, and a tip storage compartment built right in, so you don't lose them. Powercube Receiver Compatibility (8 Tips Included) Tip Charges These Devices Mini USB (default receiver tip) BlackBerry (all models that use Mini USB) Many Motorola phones Many HTC phones Many Bluetooth headsets Many GPS devices Micro USB Tip Many Motorola phones Many LG phones Many Palm phones Many Bluetooth headsets Apple Tip iPod (all generations) iPhone (all generations) DS Lite Tip Nintendo DS Lite DSi Tip Nintendo DSi LG 1 Tip Many LG phones Samsung 2 Tip Many Samsung phones Sony PSP Tip Playstation Portable Some Kodak cameras Additional tips can be purchased separately What's in the Box Powermat Portable Mat, Powermat Power Adapter, Powermat Travel Case, Powermat Powercube Universal Receiver, Tip Storage, Assorted Tips (8), Owner's Manual<td></tr></table>

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Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6 Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

Gadget Guru — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:57:22 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B0015T963C/41t7SWZ2vpL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Say Hello to the Newest Kindle Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Paper-like Display: Reads like real paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable Free Book Samples: Download and read the beginning of books for free bfore you decide to buy Large Selection: Over 350,000 books, including 104 of 112 New York TimesÂ® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are $9.99, unless marked otherwise<td></tr></table>

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The Benefits of Using Internet-Based Technologies

Gadget Guru — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:53:36 +0000

The benefits of using internet based technologies can be simply describe by the following three concepts:

expand the market to increase revenues reduce costs and strengthen customer relationships

Those who have entered the business will have the advantage of "first mover" which late entrants will find very difficult to overcome.

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Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor (Bilingual)

Gadget Guru — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="http://www.gadgetsgiftideas.com/images/B000E3XPYQ/41SNWN3QGWL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Gadget tracking for 2010, Just when you thought Garmin had cornered the market on powerful, affordable, and effective wrist-mounted GPS devices, here comes the Forerunner 305. The release of this device is a major achievement from a design and technology perspective. This isn't just marketing-speak; the Forerunner 305 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 305 pushes the boundaries of what is possible from something strapped around your wrist. The 305 model includes wireless heartrate monitoring and it can also be connected to Garmin's wireless bicycle speed and cadence sensor. If you don't need these features, consider the lower-priced Forerunner 205. View Garmin's Forerunner demonstration video. Choose from 12 data fields to display on the 305's screen. View larger. The design cleverly integrates the GPS antenna and aims it towards the sky when you're running or walking. View larger. The Virtual Partner function makes your workouts more competitive. View larger. Choose from three workout modes that help you target your training goals. View larger. The 305 features rudimentary mapping and location marking functions. View larger. Design The 305's design is a radical departure from Garmin's previous generation of wrist mounted GPS devices, which reached a pinnacle with the Garmin Forerunner 301. While the 301 delivered accurate heart rate monitoring, good performance tracking, and decent GPS reception, it didn't quite deliver in the design department. The form factor was bulky and wearing it wasn't much different than duct taping a full-sized GPS device to your wrist. Not so with the 305. Garmin's engineers obviously burned the midnight oil and have come up with a waterproof design that, while certainly not as small as a sports watch, feels just as comfortable. The curved casing allows the unit's antenna to face the sky when you're running, while the widescreen display is perfectly positioned for viewing when you need it. And the display certainly deserves a few kudos. While it's smaller than the display found on previous Forerunners, its resolution is far higher, offering incredible clarity and crispness. Garmin has smartly given the 305 a simple button layout and the buttons have a nice tactile feel with good pressure response. The right side houses the menu selection and enter buttons, while the left houses a power/backlight button and a mode button. This simple and elegant solution is a big improvement over the sometimes confusing button functionality of previous Forerunners. View button layout. The underside of the 305 is pretty nondescript, except for a row of contacts that interface with the included charging and data cradle. The cradle is small and unobtrusive and its single mini-USB port connects to either an included AC adapter, or a USB cable that connects to your PC. In addition to data transfer with the USB cable, you can also charge the 305's embedded lithium-ion battery via a powered USB connection from your computer. GPS Performance The big news about the Forerunner 305 is that it features an integrated, high-sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS receiver. What does this mean? It means that the 305's ability to both track, and maintain a lock on, your position is better than anything before it. After an intial battery charge, the tester had the 305 on his wrist and was tracking speed and distance with GPS satellites within 3 minutes. The next time we used the 305, satellite acquisition was nearly instantaneous. A run through dense trees didn't faze the unit either; tracking remained true and steady. Performance on a bike was equally impressive. Whatever witchcraft has been cooked up by the designers of the SiRF technology, we like it! The simple docking cradle makes charging and data connectivity a snap. While the Forerunner 305 isn't billed as a GPS navigation device, it does have some rudimentary mapping, waypoint marking, and routing capabilities. In addition to marking locations along your journey, you can zoom in or out of a simple map that displays your current direction and path. There's also a "go to location" feature that routes you back to your starting location, or to any location you have defined. Once you have defined several locations, you can save this information as a route, allowing you to travel the same path in the future. As you'll see below, the 305's new "Courses" feature gives you new levels of control over how you define your favorite runs and rides. Training Functions The 305 is first and foremost a training tool, and its ability to organize a ton of data types into a user experience that is intuitive and simple is no small feat. Whiz-bang technology aside, if you can't use it and make it a natural part of your exercise routine, it's worthless. When it comes to these factors -- and here's the take home message on the 305 -- this device is successful where many other devices fail. The heart and soul of the 305 can be found on the data screens, which give you real-time information about all aspects of your workout. In fact, the 305 can display a dizzying array of data, such as calories burned, distance, elevation, grade, and heading, as well as multiple lap and pace modes. The 305 adds the ability to track heartrate, lap heartrate, average heartrate, and heartrate zones via the included coded heartrate chest strap. With the purchase of a separate wireless cadence and speed meter, you can also track bike performance data. Thankfully, the device makes it easy to define how much or how little data you want to view during a workout. You can arrange the data that's most important to you and then make that data appear front and center on the device. Indeed, within a few minutes of skimming the manual and fiddling with the device setup, you'll have your most important data displaying just the way you like it. The ability to display heartrate is a big plus, too, as it's a fairly good indicator of excercise output, fatigue, and fitness level. The 305 has all the heartrate functions you'd expect from a full-function monitor, including the ability to set target zones and alerts to maximize the effectiveness of your workouts. Garmin's Virtual Partner function was cool feature of previous Forerunners and they've decided to keep a good thing going with the 305. If you're the type that performs best when you've got a competitor egging you on, you'll love this function, as it allows you to set up virtual running or biking companions that compete against you. If you're looking for an complicated workout with a variety of intervals and intensity levels, or just a quick three-mile jog against your best time last week, the 305 has you covered. Navigating to the Workouts menu on the device yields three options: Quick Workouts, Interval, and Advanced Workout. A quick workout is just that; set the distance and time, distance and pace, or time and pace of your planned workout and off you go. Interval workouts are just the same, but they allow you to add repetitions and rest between them. When you really want to get fancy with your exercise, you can step up to advanced workouts, which include goals for each workout step, as well as varied distances, times, and rest periods. You can use the Garmin Training Center software to set up these workouts and then upload them to the device. PC Connectivity and Software Garmin has been outfitting their devices with USB connectivity for some time now -- a welcome move for those who struggled with serial port connections in the days of yore. Thanks to USB, the 305 integrates seamlessly with the Training Center software and we quickly had workout history uploaded and stored on the PC (Sadly, Training Center is not Mac-compatible). Not only does Training Center make it easy to track your performance, you can graph data such as heartrate alongside your speed and distance. Over time, this is a great way to view your fitness levels increase, and it also helps you see what types of workouts are necessary to strengthen your weaknesses. For instance, if you see your heartrate begin to spike after a certain distance, you know you need to increase your endurance workouts to train that area of fitness. In a first for the Forerunner series, the Training Center software also lets you define courses on your PC that you can upload to the device. When course information is combined with uploaded workout information, the Forerunner becomes a complete guide, telling you where to go, when to make a turn, and what kind of workout to do when you're on the road or path. Back on the PC, the software's ability to overlay workout data on maps of the course makes it easy to see where the course offers up the tough hills and the easy recovery spots. Plus, the ability to track historical performance on a given course is a great way to measure your improvement. The 305 is also fully compatible with Garmin's MotionBased service, which takes your training to another level by connecting your data with the Internet. While we weren't able to use the service, the promise of sharing courses, maps, workouts, and performance data with other users is intriguing. And if you're a serious endurance athlete, you'll be glad to know that the 305 is also compatible with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web based training system designed to help athletes train for any event. Pros Radically new design is better in every way Amazing accuracy and fast satellite acquisition time So simple to set up and use, you will actually use it Cons No Mac OS compatibility Okay, it's bigger than a sport's watch -- but so much more powerful What's in the Box Forerunner 305, Garmin Training Center CD-ROM, heart rate monitor, docking cradle, expander strap, A/C charger, USB cable, owner's manual, quick start guide.<td></tr></table>

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