Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote

Black Friday Deal Days at Amazon.com ~ Get the best price ANYWHERE. Amazon.com will beat any price at any store. Don’t wait in line to get your Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote. Finally ~ get rid of the 10 remotes you have laying around for all your electronics ~ put it all in one with this fantastic universal remote.

Ergonomic Design Makes it Easy to Use:

The color touch screen and sculpted buttons, organized into logical zones with backlighting, give you easy, one-touch access to your home entertainment – even in the dark. Just one press and you’re watching a DVD or your favorite TV channel. The ergonomic design fits comfortably in your hand, and because it’s rechargeable, you won’t need to worry about buying new batteries. With support for more than 5,000 brands, you can control home-entertainment devices that you own today or will buy tomorrow. Our online software guides you through setup, and our live customer support team is available if you need help.

One Touch Access Makes Finding What you Want Easy:

One-touch, activity-based control provides any member of the family with easy access to home entertainment. The color touch screen has buttons that “think” like you do. All you need to do is choose the activity that you want. Want to watch TV? Play a DVD? Listen to the radio? Just press a single button, and the Harmony remote will do the work for you.

Finally You can Find the Right Buttons in the Dark:

The sculpted buttons on the Harmony One remote have been organized into logical zones, making it easy to find the function that you’re looking for. And because the buttons (and the color touch screen) also have backlighting, the remote is easy to use even in the dark.

If you’re ready to make entertainment easy then you’re ready to grab a Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote! Get one at Amazon.com today and SAVE $100 and KNOW you’re getting the best price possible.

November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17 10.1-Inch Netbook – 10.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)

A new ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17 10.1-Inch Netbook with 10.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) is a great gift for Christmas 2009. With the new Windows 7 out a new laptop will get them started in style. The prices have gone down so much on netbooks now, you can get one for right around $350. I remember a time when you couldn’t get a laptop for less than a couple grand. Times have changed! This computer is the perfect gift for a student, an aspiring writer, someone who workds from home, a grandparent who’s just learning the world of computers. A perfect Christmas gift for many.

Key Features

10.5 hours of unplugged all-day computing with ASUS’ exclusive Super Hybrid Engine
Incredibly spacious 750GB Hybrid Storage for convenient storage on-the-go (250GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage**)
10.1-inch LED-backlit WSVGA screen (1024 x 600)
92-percent full-size keyboard for comfortable typing
Multi-touch trackpad for effortless control
Easy mobile wireless connectivity via built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n (draft 2.4GHz n) and Bluetooth V2.1
SRS surround sound for premium audio
Stunning looks and convenient mobility with seashell design weighing a mere 2.8 lbs
0.3MP webcam and microphone for simple and clear communication
Windows 7 Starter for a more intuitive and reliable interface
F9 easy recovery for convenient and easy system reinstallation
1 year global warranty
30-day Flawless Display Guarantee

click here for even more features of this cheap but powerful laptop computer.

You can’t go wrong with this price and all these features. If you’re at a loss for what to get, you can’t beat a netbook, and at these prices you really can’t go wrong.

November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (Brushed Metal) NEWEST MODEL

This is the newest in the Flip series. The Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (Brushed Metal) NEWEST MODEL is super easy to use, super small and perfect to carry with you no matter where you’re going. The thing about a video camera is this: if you don’t have it with you, you can’t use it. The flip video camera you’re sure to have with you because it’s so simple and easy. In fact, this version of the MinoHD is small enough to fit right in your jeans pocket!

Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect with the MinoHD

MinoHD Overview

All-new MinoHD is the world’s sleekest HD camcorder
Slim, sleek design fits in any pocket or purse–perfect for shooting video on the go
Captures 120 minutes of stunning HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no additional memory needed
Simple user interface–power on and press record to start capturing HD video in moments
Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software
FlipShare software makes it easy to email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still-image snapshots, and upload video to MySpace, YouTube and other sharing sites
Large, 2-inch anti-glare color display to play back and delete videos
Internal Lithium-ion battery recharges through built-in USB; also recharges when connected to Flip Video Power Adapter (not included)
HDMI output (mini-HDMI connector) makes it easy to watch your videos on your HDTV
All-new design features a unique brushed-metal front and soft, rounded edges
Features a flat-back panel with touch-sensitive, backlit buttons
Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per seconds (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files

November 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Great Gifts for the R/C Lover

If you have an R/C fan in your life then you’re in luck. The XPV Super Terranator is a fantastic gift idea. This R/C vehicle is all terrain, comes with not 1 but 2 engines for tons of power, 4 wheel drive takes it just about anywhere your imagination can think of, and 12 volts of power make it a powerhorse!!

This R/C vehicle can fly over land, through snow and mud and it can go through or over water!! That’s right, the special hull design makes it fantastic for skimming over water.

Here’s what people are saying:

My 6 year old son received this from Santa. He was very excited because he knew all about it and what it could do. My son is a pretty wild and tough boy so I was afraid the toys might not last long. But actualy this thing is tougher than my son! He had a blast with it, making obsticles for it. The only down size (for a 6yr old) is it is a little hard to control, it is very fast and powerful.

Supplies won’t last long so get your XPV Super Terranator TODAY!! Don’t let your little guy be disappointed this Christmas morning!

October 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Wii Music

If you have a gamer and/or musician on your Christmas gift list this year you better jump on Wii Music. It’s poised to be a top seller, and will not likely be on the shelves the closer Christmas gets.

When it comes to music and rhythm games, Wii Music stands in a class of its own. Unlike other music games, which penalize players if they don’t play perfectly, Wii Music is a musical playground where there are no mistakes. Here anyone can pick up and master the huge array of instruments available, through simple motions like strumming and drumming. Musicians in your band jam by simply playing their instruments to the beat of a song or by improvising to their heart’s content. Play faster. Play slower. Skip a beat, or throw in 10 more. No matter what you do, Wii Music automatically transforms your improv stylings into great music.

There are three different game modes you can play in. There is a way to play whether you are alone or with friends.

Solo Play: When you play by yourself, you can add one part at a time to arrange the whole song exactly how you want. The Tutes are on hand to back up your band in any parts you need filled.
Multiplayer: When in a band with friends, up to four people can be band members.
Wii Friends: Using WiiConnect24, you can send your jam videos to Wii Friends who own Wii Music. They can then watch your performance, modify it to their liking and send their jam videos back to you.

Your very own back up band. When you’re playing alone and you need some great back up you can count on Tutes ~ you own backup band. They’ll join a session playing an instrument that each thinks is strong for a specific song. You can simply enjoy the musical camaraderie, or pick up instrument tips by watching them jam. If you choose to watch, the Tutes will show you lots of techniques for many of these instruments, then ask you to follow their examples. They’ll start with the simplest techniques, then as you master each one, show you even more nuanced ones.

Play 60 Plus Instruments!

You can play most of the 60-plus instruments in Wii Music using simple motions with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. Strum to play guitar, banjo and sitar. Drum to play jazz drums, congas and marching drums. Hammer away to play piano, vibraphone and marimba. Unlike most music games, Wii Music doesn’t make you use complex buttons. You only need to imitate playing the instrument. Wii Music offers virtually endless ways to make music.

Wii Music Reviews:

“I love the recent string (no pun intended) of musical games coming out from Guitar Hero to Rock Band. Problem is, those kits are flippin’ expensive and I’m not too keen on storing either plastic guitars or bulky drum sets. Don’t get me wrong, I own them anyway but lugging them to a friend’s house is no fun task.

Enter Wii Music.

Wii music is pantomime meets Rock Band. The bulk of the game revolves around the player mimicking gestures to simulate sound according to the actual song being played as the notes are hit automatically unless the player’s timing is off. The player does this up to six different instruments to simulate melody, bass, percussion etc. When the player is done, he or she can make a CD jacket to label the track and make a music video of it. On top of this, there are three minigames.

1: Wii Conductor. Move your arms similar to a conductor to make an orchestra go.
2: Hand bells like the ones some people use in Christmas musicals or church services.
3: Music quiz thingy similar to the memorization game on Wii Play.

That’s it! That is, in a nutshell, the entire game.

While the game itself is simplistic, that is also the idea. Nintendo, in it’s grand scheme of marketing to the casual gaming audience, has created a very simple, yet elegant, game to allow the player to easily mimic music without real lessons or going nuts while trying to play Through the Fire and Flames on Guitar Hero 3. In doing so, Nintendo has appealed to anyone who desires a musical experience but either A) doesn’t have the time to master easy, medium, hard, and extreme mode and/or B) does not have at least $80 to spend on a Guitar Hero set. All that is needed is at least one full Wii remote and nunchuck set although more sets with more players make it more fun.

While up to six instruments may participate in a song, only four players can go at a time although this does not mean the player can record tracks for all six instruments. This means four people at a time can go nuts with over 60 instruments including cowbell (which we all know we need more of), a DJ turntable, recorder, flute, sitar, and much more.

This game is very addicting. My graduate students friends are playing the game in my apartment as I type this, not only having a blast but hogging the darn TV in the process. They’re hooked on Ode to Joy, which we arranged with sleigh bells, a flute, and a clarinet. When working on my thesis for more than five hours at a time gnaws at my brain, I love saddling up the Wii and playing Twinkle Twinkle on the piano.

Now, with all the goodies in Wii Music there are a few drawbacks especially with the sound and selected songs. Unlike Guitar Hero, Wii Music’s musical selection is mostly derived from the public domain track list. This means it’s very generic songs like Twinkle Twinkle, Yankie Doodle, Ode to Joy, and Swan Lake. This constitutes the bulk of the soundtrack. There are a few good licensed songs like September by Earth, Wind, and Fire along with Loco-Motion. The real songs that everyone bought Wii Music to play are the Nintendo mixes like Legend of Zelda and the Mario Bros Theme Song. Unfortunately, there are only seven Nintendo songs and of that only three are any good (the aforementioned two and F Zero Mute City).

The soundtrack could have been soooo much better even with more licensed songs by Nintendo such as Castlevania, Star Fox, Metroid, and Paperboy. Anything would’ve been better than the ragtag bunch of songs from Europe that were used. Not to mention they could’ve used some greater public domain songs like Greensleeves or Battle Hymn of the Republic.

The next con is the sound itself. While the majority of the woodwinds and drums sound magnificent, several other instruments do not. The most notable bad sounding instruments are the trumpet, saxophone, violin, and viola. Don’t even get me started on the more… interesting instruments like the cheerleader, the black belt, cat and dog suit, and the rapper. Those wacky things seemed to have carried over from Mario Paint despite a 15 year gap. While having an all-male cheerleading squad sing the Legend of Zelda theme song was disturbingly amusing, I would never be so bold as to show that in public.

The only other cons are basic Nintendo ones such as the use of weird instructional characters. The Maestro instructor looks and talks like a more flamboyant homosexual version of Beaker from the Muppets. The other issue is how the remote distinguishes movement for the cursor and that of the instrument itself. It can get very annoying but I find that if I want to switch, just hold the remote in front of the TV for two seconds and the cursor switches over from the instrument.

All in all, Wii Music is a really fun game for the whole family and your friends if you’ve consumed enough alcohol… seriously. I give it a solid A- as it fully utilizes the Wii interface but lacks in some sound and musical selection issues. It’s too bad you can’t really go heavy metal… *sigh* party on Wayne!”

“While the past year, we’ve really seen the outrageous success of music games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band deliver with the hype and the gameplay for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, there actually hasn’t been all that much for wannabe musicians to jam to their hearts too. While Rock Band and Guitar Hero have the excitement, there just is also the gimmicks of playing with more than just guitars. Well Nintendo has shown that recently with Sambe De Amigo with songs to download to, and now they are about to show that all over again with a little help from your favorite Mii’s and just a little imagination, you can jam to any musical instrument, and anyway you like to play is here on the Wii, with Wii Music.

Wii Music, one of the more surprisingly hyped games showcased at the E3 Video Game Expo earlier this year, is finally available for the Nintendo Wii. The game features no outrageous gimmicks like a guitar controller or a dance mat like the ones from Dance Dance Revolution, but just the simplicity that anyone can play and make your own music. The graphics look great and bring in a more natural way of playing to your favorite songs from Nintendo’s past like the themes from Super Mario Brothers and The Legend Of Zelda, or classical standards, and even guilty pleasure pop songs like Wham!’s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.

There are over 60 different kinds of insturments to jam to from conga drums and violins, all the way to cow bells, yes I said cow bells. There also are great games to play with including Mii Maestro, where you can conduct your way through the simplicity of an orchestra, and drum solo mode, which you could play to the beat of a drum. But, you’d need the balance board from Wii Fit to play for that game, and improv jams you can custom make and record and save for your Wii viewing pleasure. Also, you can play alone, or with others to your favorite songs online through the WiiConnect online, which is a treat die hard Wii fans had wished for that even Rock Band couldn’t deliver.

All in all, while hard core music video gamers are more aniticapated for the releases of Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour for the Wii, Wii Music is a unique musical experience for young and old gamers that is sure to please your wallet and the casual gamer alike, at a affordable price. It really takes my breath away, and is a fun and unique musical game that is well worth the money and in more than one musical note after another with all the different ways to can strum your heart away.

Graphics: B+

Sound: B

Control: B+

Fun & Enjoyment: B+ for solo player; A 1/2- for multiplayer

Overall: B+”

“I picked up Wii Music on Wednesday and have been having a blast every night this week.
One thing that I realized is that besides the 3 minigames, it isn’t really a game. If you go into it thinking it’s a game, you may be disappointed. There’s no score, no levels, no character development, no plot. When you finish a song there’s on one telling you “Great Job!” if you win or “Fail!” if you lose… In fact you score yourself based on how well you think you did. “Gamers” expect all of these things, and when they don’t find them they say that it sucks.

There’s the obvious comparison to Wii Sports and Wii Play. As a game, Wii Sports blows it out of the water, but you really can’t compare the two at all because they’re completely different. Personally I don’t think that Wii Music is much of a game at all, it’s more of a Musical Toy, and a darn good one at that. It’s just as much fun as Wii Sports, and has more replay value than the boring games in Wii Play! Who cares that the game doesn’t tell you how good or bad you did. Smart people can figure it out for themselves!

Grab some beer and some friends, and make a fool out of yourselves! That’s what Wii Music is all about, it’s just plain fun!”

October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

KidiZoom Digital Camera by VTech

The KidiZoom Digital Camera is the PERFECT Christmas gift for kids. It is a big seller on Amazon.com and will not last. Don’t make the mistake of waiting to get this, because you may wait to late and miss it!

Show off Your Child’s Photos from the KidiZoom Digital Camera

It’s clear right out of the packaging that the KidiZoom digital camera was designed to stand up to tough play and rough handling. Bright pink rubber grips on each side make it easy for children to grasp the camera with both hands, and two-eye viewing make it easy to conceptualize a photo or a cool video. The camera even comes with two interchangeable faceplates, so your child can pick her favorite look. Before your child starts taking photos, you’ll need to use a Phillips screwdriver to insert four “AA” batteries in the grips of the camera. While the first few photos are being taken, you may want to set up the VTech Photo Editor on your computer. An intuitive installation wizard makes this process quick and easy. You’ll need Windows 2000 SP3+/XP or newer to use this software.

Inspire Your Child’s Creativity with KidiZoom Digital Camera

A built-in flash makes it easier to get well-lit pictures, especially if the subject of the photo is indoors. The flash does, however, often fire if you are trying to take a close-up shot, resulting in very bright, blown-out pictures. Inexperienced photographers may need to be reminded that the camera is not designed to focus on objects that are less than 1.5-feet from the camera. For super-sized fun, you can also link the camera to your television using the included A/V cable and view creative work on the big screen.

Six buttons and a navigational joystick on the back of the camera let your child pick a mode and scroll through old photos. Between taking photos, shooting videos, and playing simple games on the 1.8-inch color screen, there’s lots to do.

Your child will always have plenty to get excited about. Everywhere you take them becomes an artistic adventure. Grow your child’s creative side and you grow their mind. The KidiZoom Digital Camera helps them learn, grow and become creative artistic individuals early in life.

Don’t miss out and have a disappointed child waiting for their KidiZoom Digital Camera under the tree! Get yours today from Amazon.com

October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment