Archive for August, 2006

Dual-purpose Bluetooth headset

Plantronics Pulsar 590
Although many mobile phones now feature MP3 players, most people prefer to keep their devices separate. If you’re a Bluetooth buff, this can mean endless swapping back and forth between headsets, unless you happen to have more than two ears. Plantronics has created the ideal solution with the Pulsar 590, which lets you switch seamlessly between listening to music and conducting phone conversations with a single set of headphones. Working wirelessly over a distance of up to 10 metres (30 feet), the headset mutes sound automatically when a call comes in, then lets you chat using the adjustable microphone. 12 hours of talk and 10 hours of listening time ensure you can wear the Pulsar 690 all day, before recharging via the mains or USB.

Check it out at Amazon.Com

It’s Time to Buy a Big Screen Television

With plenty of ads in the circular every weekend, it is hard to resist the urge of a nice big TV set. Here are some of your options.

First things first; Do you have the room for a large TV set? If you’re living in a small apartment or your rooms are oddly shaped you might be doing yourself a disservice. Make sure the television you buy is the right size. A rule of thumb is for a 60 inch screen, the closest distance is around seven feet.

There are four types of TV’s: Your basic Cathode Ray Tube TV, which delivers bright pictures, are reliable but can be boxy and take up space. Plasma screen TV’s are super thin at only inches wide apiece. They produce picture with the use of special gases. They can be hung on a wall saving valuable space, but are still pricey. However the prices have been dropping. LCD’s TV’s are extremely similar to flat screen computer monitors. Liquid crystal Displays are extremely thin, but can become very costly at large screen sizes. Although they deliver a great picture, viewing at angles can sometimes lower the quality of the picture. The last type of TV is Rear Projection which can be just as bulky as CRT, but recent designs offer slimmer, stylish models. The picture quality can be good, but may not be bright enough in a very sunny room.

So take a look at the type of TV that fits your room, specifications and budget and you’ll be on your way to enjoying the next big game.

iPOD Accessories

If you already got your iPOD and many of us do, then the next thing you need to splurge on is some very cool iPOD accessories. Not only are we fascinated by these gadgets, Apple’s iPOD’s have literally turned into a national obsession. Here are some cool accessories for your favorite toy.

Leather Holster Case
Well you have one for your cell phone, why not for your iPOD, not only do these cases come in so many colors and flavors, they protect your pod from scratches and from the daily grind, such as spilled java, etc.

Auto kit, with dock
If you have a car than you know how important it is to listen to your pod’s tunes when you drive. An auto kit is the perfect device. It plugs into your pod and plays through your car stereo’s speakers on a FM frequency. It’s super easy and many people like the convenience of taking along there iPOD where ever they go.

iPOD amplified companion speakers
If you want to listen to your pod without the earphones, than just plug it into amplified speakers and you will hear your favorite tunes the old fashion way. Most speakers are small in size but pack a big punch in sound.

So if you’re looking to give your iPOD a make over add some of these great accessories.