10x Higher Super Zoom Point and Shoot Digital Cameras

May 6th, 2010 dwight No comments

Want to get up close and personal to your subjects but don’t want to spend a ton? Then one of these 10x or higher optical zoom point and shoot digital cameras should do the trick without breaking the bank.

Best Value Super Zoom and Highest Zoom- At 20x wide angle optical zoom, the Canon PowerShot SX20IS is one of the highest point and shoot optical zoom cameras on the market. Surprisingly, at $369, the Canon is amazingly priced for a camera offering SLR like performace. The 12.1 megapixel resolution SX20IS offers a high powered 20x wide angle optical zoom with a built in image stabalizer for clear zoom shots. While the zoom capabilities alone are well worth the price, this camera also allows you to capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound. High ISO capabilities and built in DIGIC 4 Image Processor make the SX20IS an excellent low light camera as well. Conclusion, the Canon PowerShot SX20IS offers an amazing value for all it can do. While not the cheapest high zoom camera, spending a few extra dollars on a quality brand with amazing features is certainly worth it. View this camera at

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Lowest Priced- Let’s face it, if you want high zoom, you usually have to spend a bit more compared to other desirable features. So finding a 10x optical zoom camera for under 200 bucks is quite surprising. The Canon PowerShot SX120IS does just that. For $200, you not only get the Canon name plate, you also get a very capable camera. The SX120IS is 10 megapixel 10x optical zoom with built in image stabalizer. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor allows for excellent low light shots as well. All in all, this is an excellent value and has many of the same features as the higher priced SX20IS at about half the cost. About the only compromise on this camera is the lack of rechargeable batteries as it uses AA batts. View this Camera at

Best 2010 Super Zoom Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot SX120IS

Canon Powershot SX120IS
Canon Powershot SX120IS
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$199.00

The Canon Powershot SX120IS is the lowest priced super zoom point and shoot. Despite the low price, it offers excellent features and capabilities. If you are looking for a low cost super zoom camera, then the SX120IS is the one to get. About the only drawback is that it runs off AA batteries.

Features:

  • 10.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
  • 10x Optical Zoom
  • Built in image stabalizer
  • Built in face and motion detection
  • Large 3″ LCD screen

Nikon Coolpix L110

Nikon Coolpix L110
Nikon Coolpix L110
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$239.50

The Nikon Coolpix L110 is rated a Consumer Reports best buy for 2010 in the super zoom category and has high marks from users. This camera features a high 15X optical zoom and 12 mega pixels of resolution.

Features:

  • 12.1 Megapixels for stunning prints
  • 15x Optical Zoom
  • 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV
  • Large 3.0-inch High-Resolution LCD
  • Advanced image stabilizing features
  • Up to 6400 ISO for quality low light shots

Canon PowerShot SX20IS

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Canon PowerShot SX20IS
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$369.00

The Canon PowerShot SX20IS is the highest rated super zoom point and shoot in the consumer reports tests. This camera features a powerful 20X optical zoom which is the highest in the group. This camera is packed full of features and for the price, it presents one of the best values.

Features:

  • 12.0 Megapixels for stunning prints
  • 20x Optical Zoom
  • DSLR performace at a point and shoot price
  • 2.5-inch High-Resolution articulating LCD
  • Powerful Optical image stabilizer for clear zoom shots

Apple iPad Skin Protective Case

April 7th, 2010 dwight 1 comment

Got your shiny new iPad but now how do you keep it in tip top shape? With a protective case of course! You don’t want your beautiful shiny iPad getting scratched to hell or worse yet, slipping through your finger tips and crashing to pieces do you?

The great news is you don’t have to wait for case makers to get going because they are already one step ahead. Even though the device is but a few days, here are some cool iPad skins/protective cases to keep your awesome iPad safe.

Cool Apple iPad protective skin covers
Cool Apple iPad soft carrying cases
Cool Premium Apple iPad hard protective cases

New Net10 CDMA Samsung R355C

March 18th, 2010 dwight 15 comments

Net10 Samsung R355C

Net10 Samsung R355C

The Samsung R355C is Net10’s newest entry to their texting device line up. It will be joining the R451C and T401G to round out their reduced texting rate line up. Like previous Net10 Samsung texting models, the R355G features a full QWERTY keyboard for easy texting. Unlike the previous two texting models, however, the R355C will be of the non sliding variety resembling the ever popular Blackberry. Despite the non sliding design, the 355 is compact and light weight, measuring 4.42” x 2.4” x .50” and weighing just 3.6 ounces. In addition, the phone is quite rugged and built to Samsung’s quality standards.

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If the phone looks familiar, it is because it’s essentially a Samsung SCHR-r351 (also known as the Samsung Freeform). Like the Freeform, the R355C comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, full MP3 player, expandable SD card slot with up to 16 gb capacity and bluetooth. Standard features include reduced texting rates, caller id, call forwarding, call waiting and voicemail. Read the full Net10 Samsung R355C Review.

All in all, the Net10 Samsung R355C is an excellent phone if you love to text, want a large screen and prefer the Blackberry like design over the sliders. Pricing should be similar to the 451 and 401 so you won’t have to break the bank to take advantage of Net10s excellent 10 cent per minute rates and reduced texting rates. Find out if the T401G is available in your Area

Blue Ray Pre Order 2010 Release Twilight New Moon

March 5th, 2010 dwight No comments

Pre Order Twilight New Moon Today

New Moon Twilight Blue Ray Special Edition

New Moon Twilight Blue Ray Special Edition

With the upcoming release of Twilight Eclipse, now is the time to pre order your very own copy of 2009’s hottest movie, Twilight New Moon.  Don’t be left out in the cold waiting out the long lines for the March 20th New Moon Blue Ray release.  Instead, relax, kick back and wait for your mailman to drop off your New Moon copy. No need to fight the Teeny Boppers at the local Best Buy when you can pre order from the comfort of your own couch.

Of course fighting the crowds isn’t the only reason to pre order online! Pre Ordering from Amazon saves you $13 bucks. Don’t pay the $34.99 retail price for the Special Edition when you can have it for $21 bucks directly from Amazon.com.  So don’t wait another minute and Pre Order your copy today!

What’s in the New Moon Special Edition  Blue Ray?

  • Audio Video Format: Astonishing  Dolby DTS Surround Sound  that will knock your socks off , Subtitled for the hearing impared and Widescreen for that perfect HD viewing experience.
  • Special Blue Ray Features: Audio commentary from director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert.  Also for your viewing pleasure is a 6 part documentary detailing the making of the film and everybody’s favorite vampire/wolf duo.  Behind the scenes footage featuring the oh so SMOKING HOT Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.  Finally for your musical pleasure, the  soundtrack band Muse and three music videos.

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Net10 GSM T401G with QWERTY/MP3

February 1st, 2010 dwight No comments

Net10 Wireless Samsung T401g

Net10 Wireless Samsung T401g

It has been a long time coming but the Net10/Tracfone phone family finally has an MP3 player enabled with QWERTY keyboard handset for the mass GSM market. The new T401g is very similar to the CDMA R451C having all of the same quality features including 1.3 megapixel camera, onboard mp3 player, expandable microSD card slot supporting up to 16 gigs and QWERTY keyboard. In addition, the T401 adds video recording capabilities which the 451 does not have.  Click here for more information on the Net10 T401G

One of the surprising things about the T401G is it’s high quality feel. Unlike the lower end phone models, the T401 is quite solid. Everything on this phone is high quality. From the durable hard plastic numeric keypad to the soft touch QWERTY keys, the T401 has been built to last. While it is no iPhone, this isn’t your grandma’s prepaid phone either. Safe to say you no longer have to sacrifice features for the sake of savings with this model.

If you have been waiting for a phone with some nice features before jumping on the Net10 10 cent per minute savings but don’t live in a CDMA area, then the T401G will not disappoint with it’s solid keyboard and mp3 player functions. Find out if the T401G is available in your Area

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Consumer Reports top Rated Basic SLR for 2010

January 14th, 2010 dwight No comments

Digital SLRs are the Ferraris of the digital camera world. It is important to select the right one before taking the SLR plunge since they are more costly than your run of the mill point and shoot. If you are considering an entry level or basic SLR then you really only want to consider 2 options according to Consumer Reports. Below are the CR ratings for the best Basic SLR cameras.

Top Rated Basic SLR for 2010: The CR top rated basic SLR for 2010 is the Canon EOS Rebel T1I. The Rebel is one of only a handful of basic SLRs with excellent image quality. It offers HD video shooting capabilities and some of the best low light photographs without a flash. View the Rebel T1I at Amazon.com for best price.

Top 2 CR Best Buy Basic Digital SLR Cameras Sorted by Rating

Canon EOS Rebel T1I

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Canon EOS Rebel T1I
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$719.88
$799.99

The Rebel T1I is one of only a handful of basic SLRs with excellent image quality and excellent dynamic range. It has the ability to capture HD-Resolution video. It is also better than most basic SLRs at taking low light images without the aid of a flash. In addition, the Rebel offers 15 megapixels which was the highest of the cameras that were tested. As with most Canon SLRs, the Rebel is compatible with over 60 EF/EF-S lenses making this unit one of the most flexible out of those tested. Of course SLRs are quite a bit more advanced than regular point and shoots but the Rebel was one of the easier ones to use and operate.

Features:

  • 15 Megapixels of resolution
  • Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
  • 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution with HDMI output
  • 3.0″ LCD screen
  • Capture images and video toSD/SDHC memory cards

$719.88 Best Price at Amazon.com

Nikon D5000

nikon d5000
Nikon D5000
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$700.77

The Nikon D5000 features live-view functionality, swiveling display and HD video shooting capablities just to name a few. This camera is quite intuitive to use when shooting both video and stills. The D5000 offers 12.3 megapixels of resolution with an included 3x optical nicor lens. One of the nicer features are the 19 automatic exposure scene modes for the beginer and 23 custom options for the more advanced users. It is hard to argue for the D5000 when the Rebel is just $20 more but the D5000 is one of the better basic SLRs on the market.

Features:

  • 12.3-megapixel
  • 3x Zoom AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens included
  • Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200 for excellent low light images
  • Onboard image touchup editing
  • Up to 720p movie resolution

$700.99 Best Price at Amazon.com

New Global Wireless Access Amazon Kindle DX

January 7th, 2010 dwight No comments

Perfect International Traveling Companion.

Perfect International Traveling Companion.

The Amazon Kindle e-reader is one of the hottest items for 2009-2010 and new for 2010 is the amazing Kindle DX Global Wireless. This new version of the DX allows its user to access content globally via 3g network across 100 countries including most of Europe.  The great thing about this feature is that it is free with  no additional costs in terms of monthly wireless bills .  Of course the Global Access Kindle comes with all the other great features that make the regular Kindle DX so great. These features include:

  • Slim design allowing for great portability
  • Large paper like easy to read 9.7″ display screen
  • Fast Ebook access in under 1 minute
  • Access to ebooks in multiple formats.
  • Basic Internet browser
  • Full QWERTY keyboard
  • Superior long battery life for those long plane trips

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In conclusion, the Kindle DX with Global 3G access is the perfect E-Reader for the world traveler or business person.  Weather in the US or abroad, users will have access to on demand content right at their fingertips and with the Kindle’s 4GB internal storage you can read great great content even on airplanes or locations without 3G access.  In short, the Kindle DX Global is the perfect must have for the international traveler! Click Here to Learn More About the Global Kindle DX

Introducing the Straight Talk Samsung Finesse

December 10th, 2009 dwight 2 comments

Samsung 810

Samsung 810

The Samsung 810 Finesse brings the high end touch screen smart phone concept to the low cost Unlimited Straight talk plan. This indeed is great news for those who are looking for a great high end touch phone but don’t want to pay the high price associated to traditional contract plans. View the 810 at Straight Talk

The Samsung 810 features the wildly popular touch screen interface at 3g speeds. Like the latest touch screen phones, the 810 has a full HTML browser which allows computer like browsing functionality.  Another handy feature is the expandable microSD card slot which accepts up to 16 gig micro cards. This is an awesome feature since allows for unlimited expandability by using multiple sd cards. Other cool features include a 2 mega pixel camera with video recording capabilities. Yet another cool thing that makes this an excellent all around phone is the built in MP3 player. So with the 810 you can have an all around device that allows you to take advantage of Straight Talk, one of the best wireless plans on the market.

With  Straight Talk you can take advantage of the  1000 minute/1000 text/30 mb data at low price of $30.  If unlimited calling is what you seek, the Unlimited Straight Talk plan is a great value for the low price of $45. With the Samsung 810 you can take full advantage of these great plans without having to sacrifice great device features. View the Samsung Finesse at Straight Talk

Increase your TracFone Wireless Signal Strenght

December 4th, 2009 dwight No comments

Wireless Signal booster for home or office use.

If you are experiencing low signal or your battery is not lasting as much as it should, you are probably in a poor coverage area. Cellular coverage is based on cellular (GSM or CDMA) towers which carry a signal from a base stations around your area to your cell phone. This signal is nearly all around us at varying frequencies and strengths. While the signal is mostly harmless to humans and animals, your cell phone is very sensitive to it and operation including voice quality, dropped calls, battery performance, and other factors depend on this precious signal. When the signal is weak, you run into problems

When signal is low, you can tell by looking at your signal meter on your cell phone. Most phones will have about six bars of signal or more. If you are operating on three or less bars, your cell phone is not working at the potential it was designed for. You may notice longer download times, distorted communication, and dropped calls.

Most people who live in low signal areas will either not use the phone in that zone or in many cases, change the cellular provider (which in both cases can be a time consuming and inconvenience). There is a way to deal with low signal strengths and still use your cell phone the way it was meant to be used with a signal booster.

What is it?

There are many types of signal boosters including personal boosters for a single user, room boosters that will
address a room or bigger boosters that will take care of a full house. Think of the signal booster as an amplifier which repeats the existing signal and makes it stronger. Once your booster is plugged in, it does the rest by picking up all existing signal and making it stronger. Your cell phone will pick up the new signal and start operating the way it was meant to.

What are the benefits?

The benefits of a wireless signal booster are obvious and immediate.
The best home or office extender/booster for all wireless technologies:
Network formats: CDMA, GSM, TDMA, AMPS, GPRS, EDGE, 1xRTT, EVDO, HSDPA

Wireless Signal booster
TracFone Wireless Signal Booster
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Under $300

The most affordable personal wireless signal booster:

TracFone Personal Signal Booster
TracFone Wireless Signal Booster
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Lowest Price Personal Booster
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2009 Top CR Rated Wireless Networking Printers

November 14th, 2009 dwight No comments

One of the most convenient features you can get on a printer is Wireless Networking. It offers flexibility in printer placement without those ugly cables. Another great feature is the ability to share the printer with multiple computers. In the past this had to be done through the computer the printer was hooked up to and that computer had to remain on any time you wanted to share the printer. With wireless networking, any computer can connect to the printer without the assistance of a “hub” computer. With more Wireless models on the market, they have become quite affordable and are great upgrade to traditional printers. Below are the top rated Wireless Networking Printers.

Top Rated Wireless Network printer: The CR top rated Wireless Network printer was the HP Photosmart C6380.  This printer not only offers Wireless Networking but gives you the added benefit of being all in one. So you can scan, copy, print and fax all from one device. It also offers excellent printing speed of up to 33 pages/minute black and 31 color and will whip out at 4×6 print in under 18 seconds. In addition, the C6380 offers economical page printing at only 4 cents per page and low 4×6 print costs of only 35 cents per print. It also comes with one of the coolest features to hit printers, an external LCD screen and direct printing from multiple types of media cards. All this at a very reasonable price. HP Photosmart C6380-Best Price $119.98 at Amazon.com

Top 3 CR Best Buy Wireless Network Printers Sorted by Price

HP Officejet Pro 8000 Wireless Networking

HP officejet 8000
HP Officejet Pro 8000
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$97.00
$179.99

The HP Officejet 8000 is a business quality wireless networking printer that is capable of the most demanding print jobs. It offers excellent image quality and some of the lowest cost per page and 4×6 prints (1.9 cents per page and 30 cents per print) of any InkJet printer on the market. In addition, it offers Wireless networking capabilities so you can share the printer across your home to multiple computers with ease. Best of all, the 8000 is priced under $100 making it one of the most affordable wireless printers on the market. Great printer for those looking for a low cost reliable wireless device.

Features:

  • up to 33 ppm black and 31 ppm color
  • Up to 9600 x 2400 dpi in full-color
  • Wireless 802.11b/g
  • High capacity tray
  • Capable of high volume printing, up to 15,000 pages a month

97.00 Best Price at Amazon.com


Canon PIXMA MP560

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Canon PIXMA MP560
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$99.98

The Canon PIXMA MP560 is an attractive Wireless Networking all in one printer with an external flip LCD screen. Like most LCD printers, it offers the ability to print directly from a media card. Another cool feature is the ability to accept images directly from a PictBridge enabled phone, so no need for the cumbersome task of transfering images to your PC first. Another nice feature not typically found on printers at this price point is the duplexing feature that allows you to print on both sides of a page without manually re-feeding the paper. While this is a capable printer, paper printing costs are rather high at almost 6 cents per page and 4×6 print costs of 50 cents per page, making this one one of the more expensive units to operate. .

Features:

  • up to 32 ppm black - 31 ppm Color
  • Up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi2 resolution
  • Impressive image quality
  • Wireless Networking
  • 2400X4800 optical resolution scanning

$99.98 Best Price at Amazon.com


HP Photosmart C6380 All in One With Wireless Networking

HP photosmart c6380
HP Photosmart C6380
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$119.98
$149.99

The HP Photosmart C6380 is one of the very best low cost all in one/wireless networking printers you can buy. It offers printing, scanning, copying and faxing all in one convenient and attractive package. The LCD screen offers the ability to preview pictures directly from media cards so you don’t even need to fire up the computer to print. The Wireless Networking capabilities give you the ability to print from just about anywhere in your home without the unsightly cables. You can also share the printer to multiple computers with ease and without having to have a main comptuer on at all times. Best of all, the C6380 is affordable costing much less than printers having similar features.

Features:

  • up to 32 pages/minute black, 31 color
  • Up to 9600 x 2400 dpi optimized
  • All in one convenience for one stop scanning/faxing/printing/copying
  • Wireless networking
  • Media card port for direct scan to medica card
  • Flatbed size 8.5 x 11.7 in
  • Optical scanning up to 4800 dpi and enhanced up to 19,200 dpi
  • low 4 cents per page printing costs and 35 cents per 4×6 print

$119.98 Best Price at Amazon.com