Nooka Unisex Polyurethane Watch #ZUB ZOT 20

A watch today is something more than just a gadget on your wrist. You should consider design, what you will use it for, and what kind of functions it offers. A watch should be punctual and reflect the kind of life style you live.

There are many categories of watches; elegant, stylish, sport, luxury, casual, etc. It is consider trendy to have a few watches that will solve all your needs. There is however a new category of watch that has it all, designed for the active life style, sporty, but at the same time looks cool and modern.

The new watch from Nooka has all of these features. This watch is fun yet soft and sexy at the same time. It comes in the standard black and white, but you can also get it in bright colors like green, blue, yellow, and orange any color to go with your mood or creativity. This attractive piece is easy to imagine on any active man or woman. It is perfect because it will suit the style of the office or fit in to your active sport life.

The very unique display of time is also what sets this watch apart, it is read vertically and shows the current time in a display of 12 dots. It is a three columned four windowed display that is very uncommon the two left columns are for hours and the third is for minutes. Additional features include an alarm and chronograph. It is water resistant but it is not recommended for swimming.

The Nooka is very unisex and has a very futuristic design, the time display is unique, and the materials and quality it offers are perfect for the active life style.

Postbox Email Client - review

This email program is worth the money you will pay for, although it is based on Thunderbird, which is free, Postbox is greatly modified. It comes with all the standard features of all of today’s modern email programs like in line spell check, powerful filters, and Bayesian spam protection.

What sets this program apart from the others is its extensive search capabilities. Once the email you have sent is indexed searching for a certain message you have sent, a particular image attached in an email, or link from a specific person, by date, keyword, or combination of all of these becomes extremely quick. Email viewing and browsing is also made faster by a side panel that pops up that allows you to quickly browse pictures, attachments, etc. from the sender of that email.

The threaded conversation support lets you group together all emails with the same subject so long conversations are easy to keep track of. Automatic configuration is done instantly just by adding your email address when first starting this program.

The tabs that are supported by Postbox, those similar to Firefox and Thunderbird, helps reduce your window clutter. When you double click on your message a new tab automatically appears, although if you prefer messages can still be opened in different windows. No Thunderbird add-ons are compatible, but plug-ins are available for different add-ons such as encryption or a calendar.

Overall Postbox is a very good email program and includes many useful features, highlighted is its fast search capability. This program will benefit users who need to sort through vast amounts of emails. Less demanding consumers will find cheaper products more practical, but for everyone else this product is super.

Nikon Coolpix P90

This is a new super zoom camera, it has the ability to capture many shots at once and comes with a big zoom. This camera includes a 24x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch display screen, optical image stabilization, and a 12 megapixel image sensor. This high-end camera features 15 frames per second shooting and an ISO of up to 6400, which takes sharper more natural looking photos even in low-lighted conditions. The motion detection software automatically detects moving objects and will adjust the shutter speed for you. The optical VR imaging stabilizer compensates for the effects of camera shaking and your pictures will be perfect even in unstable conditions.

This camera is perfect for photographers seeking, it has a long zoom fit into a compact body and it really is an ideal camera. The average consumer will also feel comfortable using this camera, it feels right in the hands of any photographer.

The significant resourcefulness of this camera is its 24x Optical Wide Angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens, you have unbeatable freedom with the 26mm lens. With the broad range shooting consumers can capture a variety of scenes; sweeping landscapes, up close shots, and even the action on the sports field.
The P90 also includes automatic In-Camera Red-Eye fix, Smile Mode, which automatically detects your smiling subject and releases the shutter, Blink Proof, which takes two shots and saves the one when your subject’s eyes are open, and Enhanced Face-Priority AF, which can detect up to 12 faces at a variety of angles.

APC Back-UPS ES 700

This cunning little device is designed to protect your computer and other devices from power failures and saves you energy, hence the name Uninterruptible Power Supply. The basic outline is a large battery with eight individual plug-in sockets, and four of them can be running during a power outage which will give you enough time to safely shut down your computer.

This device works with power saving technology it has three surge-protected sockets or slaves. When your computer or other device is plugged into the master socket it draws more power than the threshold and the slave sockets are activated. After this is done the master socket drops beneath the threshold, and when your PC is turned off the slave sockets automatically disable.

The main job of the ES 700 is to guard your PC and data, where its performance is excellent. The PowerChute that is provided with this device monitors your computer, it connects via the USB output and when power levels are decreased the PowerChute hibernates your computer, which protects all of your files and data from being lost. This device is very efficient you have the option of shutting down one to five minutes after battery power is first activated. If your PC uses the maximum 450W, you will only be able to get three minutes of power.

This device is not designed to let you work after a power outage, its focus is to save all of your data and work after the power failure has occurred. It has easy-to-use software and saves energy while protecting your computer.

Toshiba Satellite A500

This extremely appealing apparatus designed with glossy pinstripe patterns and silver strips around the edge, is a decent enough laptop. In this design Toshiba uses the whole width of the keyboard, including a number pad on the right-hand side. The flat-topped keys are spaced far enough from one another so that you don’t hit the adjoining keys.

Touch-typing becomes frustrating because even though the keys feel crisp the bounce kills the feedback. The feeling of the case is more insubstantial than expected and the whole device sounds hollow when you tap it.

It is equipped with a 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo T660 processor and 4GB RAM, which makes it adequate for most office and internet applications, but it can’t handle any intense photo or video editing. The latest action games also cannot be handled with this laptop, but it does come with a 210M graphic chipset for more sedate games. HD movies do not present a problem the A500 handles them perfectly.

Colors are bright and vibrant on the 16in screen, although it is not recommend for bright overhead lighting because of the glossy finish and tight vertical viewing angles. The 1,366x768 resolution has sufficient desktop space and is perfectly suited for 720p HD movies.

The Harmon/Kardon speakers make the sound quite enjoyable, they are clear and loud enough for solo movie watching. Home movie watching and playing music is not a problem, all you have to do is connect to a large screen or AV amplifier via the HDMI output. It is also equipped with an eSATA port for external hard and ExpressCard slot perfect things such a TV tuner. 500GB is plenty of space to store all of your documents. This laptop is nothing above average and much better ones can be found at the same price.

HDR Photo Studio

With today’s innovative cameras and scanners capturing an amazing range of colors, highlights, or shadows is easy. The loss of visual dynamics happens in editing, when reducing the amount of data from 8-bit or 16-bit the much of the innateness of the picture is gone. That is why HDR’s pictures have become the entire buzz; the new PhotoStudio is a 32-bit editor and allows you to enjoy the maximum potential of HDR (high dynamic range) pictures. Real HDR is 32-bit but most common programs, like Photoshop, cannot support the full 32-bit editing.

The start up menu gives you three options: create/merge a new HDR image, open an existing image, or batch processing. The first option lets you select the images you want to combine into a new HDR picture. Usually you will use several captures of one scene, with different exposure or lighting, this helps you get a hold of as much data as possible in the shadows, highlights, and midtones for the final image. Importing will not be a problem the PhotoStudio supports all RAW file formats from all the major camera companies, it also supports TIFF and JPEG images.

To get the product to work all you have to do is choose the setting for Automatic Dynamic Range Mapping (None, Fast, Optimal, or Quality), you simply hit the merge key and the program does the rest of the work for you. The speed at which the final picture is completed depends on the size of the file and the number of images being processed. Its performance, features, and design are all top notch, and for $150 you can become a professional editor for your own photos.

Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset

The sleek VFrame design is not the only impressive feature on this amazing Bluetooth headset, it is also accompanied by a carrying with a battery for charging on the go. There will be no charging mistake, the headset is firmly held in its case where charging can be done. While not in use the headset can be placed into the case where recharging can be done in between meetings or traveling.

The AudioIQ noise control technology, that is actually active noise cancellation, can pass even the hardest “convertible test” noisy highway traffic does not present a problem while using this device. It comes with technology that enhances both sides of the caller’s conversation. The setup is relatively easy, and battery life is extended with this headset. Five hours of talk time does not present a problem with seven day standby, but the case automatically extends battery life.

The ear tips come in three sizes, which are also shipped to you, so the earpiece falling out doesn’t present a problem. The over the ear headset becomes overrated, it’s light so you forget you are wearing it. It is equipped with two buttons; a volume button located on the back of the headset and a multi-functional button that lets you know battery life, status of your call, etc. With its very minimalistic design, that is intended to flow with the contours of your face, the microphone closer to your mouth, its safe keeping, and the easy charging option will make it a great gift for business and pleasure seekers. This stirring headset also comes in a variety of colors that can fancy the tastes of both men and women.

OWLE iPhone Video Mount

OWLE iPhone Video/Audio Rig- Even though the iPhone might not be so great in the video and camera department it makes up for its faults in other ways. We are always looking for ways to improve everything, and the best way to improve the iPhone’s digital camera is through a little external help with the OWLE iPhone Video/Audio Rig. 

The OWLE uses a wide angle lens, along with anodized billet aluminum, and a mini-boom mic for the best shoot and best iPhone video your eyes will ever see all you have to do is simply place your iPhone inside its sleek metal and silicon case and then mount it onto the device. Video shooting becomes amazing with the shoe mount on top of the OWLE along with screw mounts on the corners.

The hardest part about shoot clear videos is keep the iPhone steady, with the OWLE that problem is eliminated. This device provides a more practical solution for holding your iPhone, the anodized aluminum gives you enough weight to keep everything steady. The boom mic attaches to the iPhone’s headphone jack, which captures better audio. It comes with a 0.45x wide angle/macro lens, and if that does not be fit your extensive cinematic vision then it also accepts any 37mm mount lens.

The down side is that it will be a while before you can get your hands on and OWLE, the limited production run will be complete in August, and full production will be done by Christmas. Retail price will be set at $129.99.

Task Squid

The quickest way to get group tasks accomplished can now be done with Task Squid. It collaborates all your tasks that will complete your project. Task Squid is a private beta management device, its aim is productivity but it uses an activity approach for project collaboration.
You become the focus point while using this tool right after signing in the tasks you have been appointed to you, or the tasks that you have appointed to others show up. In reverse sequential order, color-coded by type, the tasks, comments, subtasks, files, and times are all highlighted in the activity stream.

While initially setting up you can connect to your Twitter, Facebook, and Google Calendar accounts. Tasks will be shown on the right hand side of the page, you can predetermine the categories and they can be treated like separate projects. Updates can come directly to your cell phone for completed or new tasks all you have to do is add your number.

Tasks include simple notes or vigorous action items, so you can make it flashier by stylizing the text, adding flash media, attaching files, noting due dates, or assigning multiple owners. Every task can also support comments, along with subtasks, and an option for time entry. Sharing tasks can be done directly thru URL or with social networks like Facebook or Twitter. Aesthetic affinity does not disappoint with Task Squid it looks and feels cool and clean, and visual appeal is added by making the comment bubbles multicolored. Task Squid is great for simple task managing!

9 Powerful Firefox Add-Ons That Will Save You Time

Firefox is becoming the fastest and most popular web browser that’s expanding everyday. Lots of useful options are provided with Firefox, which might be the reason for its popularity.  Free downloads for extra add-ons are available on the internet here are nine that can save your time!

1. ScrapBook- Helps you save your favorite web pages and manage collections. It offers multi-language support, it is also very accurate and speedy. This plug-in you can save full web pages, bits of web pages, do full text searches and organize your bookmarks.

2. DeeperWeb- The Tag-Cloud technique makes it easier to navigate through your Google search results. News, videos, and blogs can be accessed faster with its Topic-Mapping-Technology.

3. CoolPreviews- With this add-on you don’t even have to leave your homepage to preview links or rich media. No need to click back and forth with the CoolPreview icon your window will instantly appear.

4. Split Browser- Comparing multiple web pages becomes a breeze with this plug-in, you can split the content window any way you like.

5. WOT(Web of Trust) Safe Browsing Tool- No more spam! With this tool you will be given extra protection. You will be warned about shady sites that cheat customers, send malware or spam.

6. Tab Mix Plus- Managing tabs becomes simplified, this tool will duplicate tabs, control tab focus, undo tab options like open tabs and close windows, and lots more

7. Download Helper- Easiest way to download and convert web videos, and will also work on audio and picture galleries, from sites like You-Tube.

8. Fire FTP- Easy way to access FTP servers through Mozilla Firefox.

9. Read It Later- Saving pages is simplified so you can browse and read later. Bookmark clutter is eliminated!

Panasonic's TX-P42V10B

This plasma screen TV which has great contrast and excellent image quality, offers access to 140 channels with HD broadcasts, included in the built-in Freesat HD receiver. Its Ethernet port makes it easy to connect to Panasonic’s Viera Cast service a web gateway which offer weather and news services, You Tube and Picasa.
Monthly fees are not required for the Freesat service, you can alternate between standard and now-and-next modes, set timers for upcoming programs, filter your channels by type and genre.


The special feature 24p Smooth Film is a frame smoothing technology look for it in the Other Settings menu under Systems. The imagery is fantastic for watching DVD’s, digital noise is reduced and there is no ghosting. PC connecting is not a problem either.


With its pleasant sound quality that comes from the integrated speakers the extra surround sound presets give an extra boost to the sound stage. With the bass on the sound becomes a little distorted and you cannot turn it up past 50 per cent because the sound hazy.


The high power consumption is a down side of plasma screens, with the settings set to maximum the TV used up a voracious 390W. There is no USB port, although pictures and videos can be viewed through the network or SD card slot, music files cannot be opened this way.
Even though Freesat HD is included along with Viera Cast and network access the TX-P4V10B is not a particularly good bargain compared to all the other cheaper LED and LCD screen TVs.

Apple To Announce The Long Anticipated Tablet?

At Least there is one thing for sure. Apple have confirmed today that the January 27th event in San Francisco will bring something new, or as they call it "Our Latest Creation". Many have been speculating that this new creation might be the long awaited Apple 10 inch tablet with touch screen, but no one is certain to confirm this for sure. As Apple usually does, they keep the info as secret as possible before unveiling the new product, a procedure they have been enforcing for quite some time, and it is quite successful.

There are quite a few other possibilities as to what this new creation by Apple might be. The most notable ones are the iPhone OS 4.0 and Core i5 Mac Book Pro. However, other portable hardware devices are not excluded either. What will it be!? Well, we will have to wait until January 27th.

MAcBook Pro i5 Promo a Communication Problem

Intel tried to squash the rumors that they themselves started. Rumors have surfaced thanks to their promo sent out to Retail Edge partners which showed a new Mac Book Pro revamped with the new i5 processor. The promo has been sent out to their partners and it was translated in several languages. However they have said that the whole thing was actually a misunderstanding with Intel's marketing agency. A new promo has been sent out to replace the MacBook Pro with a HP Envy 15.

Despite the denial, many observers think that Apple will promote the new MacBook Pro with the new processor as early as the January 27th event that has been scheduled to take place in San Francisco. Currently the MacBook employs Core 2 Duo, and it has little choice but to turn to the i5 or possibly the i7 architecture

Google Rolls out 2 New Features

News from Google, they have just rolled out 2 more features in their everlasting quest to perfect their primary product - The Search. The main thing behind the new improvements is simple, they want to provide answers instead of just results to your query. The first feature is simple bolding of the words that they think might be the answer to your query. Up until now, the only thing that got bolded in the search results were the search keywords.

Although, Google does admit that this feature won't work with all queries, but as they have put it "it's very effective with searches around an information that could fit in a table.

The second feature is, the rich snippets for events. Mainly a web master feature, but the benefit for everybody is that, now Google can answer you even related queries with more precision. If web masters annotate their pages to provide the new format, the event related searches will return better data. Basically, should your query provide you with results with events, they will appear in snippets under the main search, showing the time and date of that event too.

Both of these features will probably go unnoticed by the common searcher, but eventually you'll stumble upon and find them very useful.

CNN takes you to Haiti in 360

The project used to bring us closer to the tragedy that occurred in Haiti, is due to a collaboration between CNN and Immersive Media. The latter provide the technology needed for the 360 in Haiti, while CNN promotes it on their website - so the effect is achieved. Many people have actually logged on to this, so they can get a feel of how it is to be in the aftermath in Haiti.

This undoubtedly puts a dent in the theory that all technology does, is isolate us from each other. This time is evident technology gets us closer together.

The 360 itself takes you through a busy street on a fine afternoon through the capital city of Haiti, Port-Au-Prince, where the devastation of the earthquake is quite visible. You can drag in any direction and even pause the video to take a glimpse of Haiti. The special camera used for this project was developed by Immersive Media, produces an seamless picture and gets you closer to Haiti then ever. Even though this is not something that will actually help all those people in need, it is a good way to awaken some of you and maybe get you to actually do something.

Google Nexus One, Censors Your Foul Words

Google Nexus one hit the stores some time ago as a much anticipated competitor on the smart phone market - the realm currently ruled by Apple and the iPhone. Trying to take a slice of that realm, the Nexus dudes promised a lot of improvements and new technologies implemented in it. And as they have promised so they have delivered.

One of those improvements is the swear word censorship, both in written from and when using the speech recognition feature. If swear words are uttered the speech recognition feature filters it, instead providing symbols like #. You ask why the censorship? It's simple. You see, with previous voice recognition features in various phones, sometimes, although rarely, the feature could misrecognize the query and simply place a swear words instead of whatever innocent thing it was you said. That's why the guys at Google decided on this feature, mostly out of precaution.

Even though it sounds like a "fair enough" deal, this still means that there is room for improvement, and maybe sometime in the future, when the technology allows it, Nexus One users could see their right to curse over the phone again. Until then.

iPhone Multitasking on it's way

As a few reports have emerged in the past few weeks, suggesting that the iPhone 4.0 firmware will allow multitasking amongst other news. People, and specifically iPhone fans have been calling for multitasking for quite some time now, but Apple has insisted to push the notifications for background processes. The reason behind this is that by doing so - not allowing applications to work in the background -  the iPhone saves sustainable amounts of battery life, and it enhances the whole experience while working on an iPhone, which is to say, it makes it work faster and smoother.

It is also expected that the new OS will look revamped in terms of graphics and and apps like Calendar and Contacts will have new sync options. Differences from the existent OS and the new one are claimed to be significant, as this new OS will make the iPhone more like a "full-fledged computer", a feat they claim is not reached by any phone so far.

Boxee Box Made Even More Official

Media center software suit Boxee is getting a box. Official! The chopped box can play almost every video and audio you put in it, over 802.11n, including Flash 10.1 video. What this means is that even if it's not officially supported, there is nothing technically stopping this from playing back content from Hulu. 

The device supports all of the plug-ins, including Facebook, Twitter and many many more. Countless video outlets are included as well.

D-Link will be selling the Boxee Box sometime in the first half of the year, though a firm date, or even month has not been set. The device will not cost more than $200, which we read to mean $199.99. Some details have yet to emerge, such as what hardware is powering the device and whether it's capable of pumping out full 1080p HD video, but we'll make sure to let you know as soon as we do. 

Google officially Debuts Nexus One Android Phone

G1 mobile was introduced by T mobile last year. It was the first handheld mobile to utilize the android operating system. Since the debut, everybody is anxious to see the next stage of android devices, particularly the Nexus One Google Phone.

On Jan. 5 Google officially announced the phone in California. The presentation showed the history of Android and included detailed information about the size of the Nexus One ("No thicker than a number 2 pencil, no heavier than a Swiss army knife.") its features (GPS accelerometer, light, and proximity sensor), and its hardware (1 GHz Snapdragon).

The Nexus One development team also showed us some insight info on upgrades from early G1 models. New weather and news widgets can be seen on the newer models, and heightened voice capabilities as well.
The cost of the new Nexus phone, unlocked, is $ 529,00 and the offer by T-home is $ 179,00 and will be coming to Verizon this spring. For full coverage visit Engadget.


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