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CES 2008 Video: Garmin Nuvi 880 GPS

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gizmatic, Short Bytes, CES, CES 2008, Features, GPS, Handhelds, Microsoft, Podcasts, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts,

continues to impress with their latest devices. Our favorite is the Nuvi 880, with speech recognition. Speak your orders into the 880—say Grandma’s address—and you’re off. The 880 can also help you find what you’re looking for, whether your hungry, need to find a movie theater, or any other myriad of things. For example, just tell the 880 you need a Chinese restaurant and the device will offer a huge list of eateries within the area. Choose the one you want and the 880 guides you there.

Our favorite feature is that the 880 also offers real-time traffic info, news, stocks, current events and more via MSN Direct, making it the perfect traveling companion. The service is free the first 3 months, and will then cost $50/year.


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CES 2008 Video: iHearSafe inventor Christine Ingemi

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gizmatic, Short Bytes, Accessories, CES, CES 2008, Design, Features, Home Entertainment, Music, Podcasts, Portable Audio / Video, Science, Videocasts,

Last February we told you about iHearSafe Headphones, which protects the hearing of children (or, really, anyone) by limiting audio decibels to 80 or below, regardless of how high the volume is cranked on the device. The headphones are available for $20 USD. By chance we literally ran into iHearSafe inventor and mom, Christine Ingemi, at this year’s , getting the word out about her earbuds. Check the video for the full scoop.


CES 2008 Video: Belkin’s new KVM, Rockstar, and more

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Accessories, Apple, CES, CES 2008, Features, Home Entertainment, Household, Misc. Tech, Music, Peripherals, Podcasts, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts,

At Pepcom’s Digital Experience, we had a chance to interview and get an up close and personal look at all the new peripherals they introduced at this year. Take a look at the video to see their 4-way, USB- and audio-enabled KVM switch, available this summer for $169. Additionally, they demoed an intelligent surge protector with six individually controlled outlets and two always-on outlets. Add to this a wireless on/off switch to activate or kill the six outlets and you have a nifty device to help kill the phantom power drain that’s so prevalent in today’s chargers and adapters when they’re not in use.

We also check out a few cool and peripherals and the Rockstar—a five way minijack (headphone) splitter, available for $39.95 this summer.

And finally, we take a quick look at the N52te gamer “WASD replacement” pad. With a bunch of programmable macro options, an integrated scroll wheel and just enough buttons to get things done in TF2, it’s going on sale this month for $69.99 with a first look in the video.


CES 2008 Video: EcoNEW pays you to recycle used gadgets

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, CES, CES 2008, Features, Household, Internet, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Podcasts, Videocasts,

EcoNEW is a recycling and trade-in program for used electronics and computers. At , they gave us the details on how their hardware recycling program works. Just head on over to the EcoNEW website, and enter info about the product you want recycled, for which you will be given a trade-in value. Then, just print the pre-paid shipping label and send the item to NEW. Later, you will receive a gift card of the trade-in value, to be used at a participating retailer. The disposed device will be safely recycled, or refurbished for future use. It doesn’t get much easier than that.


CES 2008 Video: Logitech Harmony ONE Remote, diNovo Bluetooth keyboard

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Accessories, CES, CES 2008, Features, Handhelds, Home Entertainment, Household, Podcasts, Videocasts, Wireless / WiFi,

At , showed us some cool gadgets to enhance your home entertainment system. First was the diNovo Mini Palm-Size Keyboard, a little larger than an eyeglass case, which controls either your media-center PC or a computer hooked-up to a TV, depending on your setup. For example, you can use the diNovo to scan through the photos on your laptop—and display them on your TV. Plus, it’s Bluetooth-enabled ...in case you’d like to type and send a text to your bud’s phone without reaching for your cell.

We also loved Logitech’s newest Harmony One remote control with touch screen. Just hook it up to your computer via USB, and the accompanying software helps you program all your devices (and more) to the remote. This one will be available at the end of January for $250 USD.


CES 2008 Video: Ambient Devices Scorecast, Weather Stations

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Case Logic showed off a series of bags at this year. Their cases range from protecting the smallest of iPod Nano’s to the largest of Laptops. In this video, we give you a look at bags designed for customization by the user, which included pens and Sharpie markers, as well as stencils to help you…well…make it you. Could you technically write on any bag that you purchase? Sure, but would it be as fun? We’d like to think so, but we are some stencil-needing fools. In any event, check the video out to learn more about these stylish totes.


CES 2008 Video: Case Logic customizable laptop bags

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, CES, CES 2008, Wearables, Design, Features, PC / Laptop, Podcasts, Videocasts,

Case Logic showed off a series of bags at this year. Their cases range from protecting the smallest of iPod Nano’s to the largest of Laptops. In this video, we give you a look at bags designed for customization by the user, which included pens and Sharpie markers, as well as stencils to help you…well…make it you. Could you technically write on any bag that you purchase? Sure, but would it be as fun? We’d like to think so, but we are some stencil-needing fools. In any event, check the video out to learn more about these stylish totes.


CES 2008 Video: Lenovo U110 fashion ultra-portable notebook

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, CES, CES 2008, Design, Features, PC / Laptop, Podcasts, Videocasts,

Lenovo introed new notebooks at , our favorite being the U110, (named for its 11” widescreen), which is as sexy as it is compact. First we loved the gorgeous and eye-catching red, textured casing. Open it up and you’ll type on the glossiest keyboard ever, as pretty as it is comfortable. But the U110 is not just a fashion statement, it’s a solidly-built machine, with a 64 GB solid-state drive (SSD), which there are no moving parts whatsoever. Also includes a 1.3 MP webcam. Available in April for $1800 USD.


CES 2008 Video: Kodak ESP3 printer with auto facial retouching

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Accessories, Cameras, CES, CES 2008, Features, Podcasts, Software, Videocasts,

Let’s face it - sometimes we look less than pretty in photographs. ’s solution?  The ESP3 printer, featuring software that will retouch faces (and whiten teeth and the whites of eyes) with one touch.  The technology comes from pro photographers, and is adaptable enough to selectively retouch one or more faces even within a group. 

Kodak’s retouching software is also available as a free upgrade for consumers who already own Kodak printers, and complements Kodak’s already existing extremely price-effective ink cartridges (coming in at $.10 per photo printed).  The ESP3 printer will be available in the first half of 2008 and will come in at a price point of $129.


CES 2008 Video: Motorola S9 A2DP Bluetooth headphones

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Accessories, CES, CES 2008, Features, Music, Podcasts, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Wireless / WiFi,

With music phones on the rise has smartly continued development of their wireless headphone line. Their 2nd generation headphones feature longer battery life, better sound, and handsfree headset capabilities letting you stop the rock to talk at the mere press of a button. Available now to go with the A2DP cellphone of your choice.


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