sla june 2008 60 gadgets in 60 minutes…. ( or you are going too fast…are you sure there are...
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SLA June 2008
60 Gadgets in60 Minutes….
(or “you are going too fast…are you sure there are 60??”)
Barbara FullertonBarbara FullertonManager Librarian Relations, 10-K Wizard
Ed VawterEd VawterOwner & Researcher, QD Information Services, LLC
Dina DreifuerstDina DreifuerstBudget & Acquisitions Librarian, Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP
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Like that picture? Print it!Cartridges have both
paper and ink SmartParts SP8PRTPrice: $280
http://smartpartsproducts.com/
8” Digital Frame with Printer
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Wireless Reading DeviceLarge LCD screenWeighs only 10.3 oz120,000 books availableOther news sources; newspapers, blogsHolds ~200 titlesUtilizes EVDO for wireless transferNo wireless bills!Price: $359
Amazon’s Kindle
http://www.amazon.com/kindle
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Get ready for the summer!Get ready for the summer!
Amaze your friends!Amaze your friends!
4 different colors4 different colors
Opener in the soleOpener in the sole
LeatherLeather
Price: $50Price: $50
http://www.usoutdoorstore.com/outlet/reef-leather-fanning-sandals.html
Reef Sandal w/Soda Opener
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Solar-powered HVAC system12- to 24-hour rechargeable batteryCan also run off electricityExtra: Aquacell water coolerScaleable: 2-10 ton capacitySolCoolPrice: “slightly higher than a regular HVAC unit”Price: ?
http://www.ecofy.com/
Millennia Air Conditioner
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Cadillac CTSAn expensive “gadget” $42,15540 GB hard drive for navigation system instead of DVDTivo-like audio recordingBest iPod integration
http://www.cadillac.com/cts
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Little drum set for your fingers!Lights, sounds, record, & playbackEach drum lights up & generates a beat when your finger touches itRecord your rhythm & bring the party to your desk or meetingBatteries included No rhythm…no problemComes with pre-recorded beats Price: $24.99
http://www.gadgetgoodies.com/Finger-Drums-Desktop-Miniature-Drum-Set_p_14-94.html
Finger Drums
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Stop hanging out the window for cellular receptionImproves indoor cell coverageExternal antenna + wireless internal unitWorks with most carriersCon: where to install antenna?Wireless Extenders Price: $300
http://www.zboost.com/
zBoost Signal Booster
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APC USB Battery PackSmall battery pack for USB charged gadgetsExtremely small; about the size of a deck of cardsCan charge any device that charges via USBCan give multiple charges for cell phone, iPod, GPS, etc. (claim 55 h for iPod nano or 10 h talk time on a typical cell phone10 Watt hourLED status barsPrice: $55
http://www.amazon.com/APC-UPB10-mobile-charging-device
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Tired of waiting for snailmailMovies delivered to your TV5” x 5” sizeBox is hooked via Wi-Fi or Internet ConnectionInstant movies & TV showsCon: No current moviesPlug into TV or ComputerClaims to connect to any TV Launch date: June 3rd Price: $99.99
http://www.roku.com/netflixplayer/
NetFlix: TV Box/Player
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Tired of losing your pocket knives to TSA?Clips onto your keychainIncludes screwdrivers & bottle openerReally sharp blade½ ounce; lifetime warrantyPrice: $10
Utili-Key 6-in-1 Tool
http://www.swisstechtools.com/
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Apple TVInternet enabled entertainment deviceCan rent or purchase movies (including some HD and surround sound, TV shows, and music from iTunes)Can watch YouTube videos andvideo podcasts on your TVRequires TV with HDMI, DVI or component video inputNo built-in DVD playerRated 8.0 out of 10 on CNETPrice:40 GB $229160 GB $329
http://www.apple.com/appletv
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50% smaller than its “father”Award-winningMilitary-grade NoiseAssassin technologyBlocks out noiseWeighs 10 grams4 hours of talk timeRecharges in less than 30 minutes via USB or chargerRange: 33 feetAvailable only via AT&TJust released!Price: $129.99
http://www.jawbone.com/newtalk.aspx
New Jawbone: Update
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Cordless lawnmower60 volt (vs. 36 volt)Can plug into outlet for added boostPrice: $400+
http://www.remingtonpowertools.com
Remington PowerMotor
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Action CamcorderFull-function, hands-free, digital recordingMounts easily on helmets, handlebars, and other sports equipment640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30 frames per secondCompatible with operation system WIN2000/XP/Vista and Mac X 10.3/10.4Operates with 2 AA batteriesPrice: $150
http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/product.asp?cid=6&scid=14&pid=895
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Mandylion Password Manager
Three years to developsecurely manage up to 50 logins, safe combinations, security codes, etcPasswords: 14 characters5 buttons for navigation and data entryData is stored in permanent memory, unaffected by battery life Designed to meet U.S. Military standards Price: $49.99
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/security/91a2/
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Emergency cellphone chargerRuns on 1 AA batteryReusableWorks with most phonesUp 2 hours talk-timePrice: <$20
http://turbocellcharge.com/
Turbocell Charger
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2nd Gen Apple iPhoneNow 3GFaster processorOnly available with 2 year contractNo longer can be activated onlineMust purchase form Apple Retail Store or AT&T Retail StoreWill connect to MS Exchange serversAssisted GPSAvailable in July 11, 2008Lower price8 GB $199 (only black)16 GB $299 (black or white)
http://www.apple.com/iphone/
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Remote controlUSBPlay videos/Slide Shows with musicWall mountEmotion—send photos from cell to the frameSign up for photo feeds from Flickr, etc.Printing from the framesKodak EX1011, Estarling, PanDigital, Momento 100Comparison Chart http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/07/technology/personaltech/07pogue-chart.html?ref=personaltechPrice: $160-$280
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=9/10521/12478/10522&pq-locale=en_US
Digital Frames: New Generation
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Solar-powered emergency chargerCharges phones, mp3 players, cameras, etc.8 hours for full chargeHolds charge for 1 yearClosed: 5” x 2.5” x 1.5”Price: $200
http://www.solio.com
Solio Universal Charger
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Weed-Whacker Broom Skate Thing
Harry Potter-like “broom” transportationI’m not sure what to make of thisPrice: ???
http://gizmodo.com/5013586/one-kids-journey-on-a-weed+whacker-broom-skate-thing
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Memory sticks…how far we have come for storage
8GBSecurity enabledPicked by PC Mag as Best Key StorageAbility to run apps!!Price: $60
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=9/10521/12478/10522&pq-locale=en_US
Lexar JumpDrive Lightning
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Loads software on gadgets via USB portWirelessly transmits IP address, city, ISP, usernameCell phones will send SMS with new phone #Price: $13/year per device $40/year for laptops
http://www.gadgettrak.com
GadgetTrak
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MicPort ProXLR Mic pre-amp to USB adapterAllows for the use of Standard XLR mics with any computer with USB portsSingle channel, 24-bit / 96KHz audio interfaceControl for both input level and volume level for headphones48V Phantom power. No additional power required for condenser micsPrice: $149.95 http://centrance.com/products/mp/
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240 pages of creative and wacky inventionsProblemsDid the gadget make moneyAuthor Steve GreenburgPrice: $19.95
http://www.amazon.com/Gadget-Nation-Journey-Eccentric-Invention/dp/140273686X?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210083060&sr=8-1
Concept: Book About Gadgets
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Wirelessly transmits images to home PCAuto-detects Wi-Fi spotsOptional Webshare serviceCan help with theft recoveryPrice: $80 - $130
http://www.eye.fi
Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card
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Electronic Remote Finder
Helps you find that missing remoteWorks with an included whistleIncludes three unitsUnit flashes and loudly beeps allowing it to be found easilyI wouldn’t ruin a remote with this Price: $16.99
http://www.1ofakindstuff.com/Remote-Control-Finder.html
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TakeTV Killed
http://www.sandisk.com/fanfare/intro/
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Watch and WeaponPerfect for Father’s Day!Includes 5 BBsPrice: $49
http://www.backyardarticllery.com
Catapult Watch
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USB Projection Keyboard
Projects a keyboard onto any flat surfaceWorks over USBNot Compatible with Mac OS :(Price: $180
http://www.amazon.com/Laser-Projection-Keyboard-Enabled-Laserkey/
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Outdoor wireless network bridge802.11b/g unlicensed 2.4GHz band Wireless Internet between two locales up to 5 miles apart without requiring a single RF cableBoth networks are powered over EthernetCatch: the bridge requires a direct line of sight between the two locationsHD Communications CorpPrice: $318
http://www.wirelessnetworkproducts.com/
Wi-Fi Network Bridge
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Shoots regular marshmallows up to 40 feetShotgun capability with minis Dishwasher safePrice: $30
http://www.marshmallowville.com
Marshmallow Blaster
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USB Power PortsBoring but essential for travelOne for converting electrical outlet into a USB powered portAnother for turning the car cigarette lighter into a powered USB portPrice: my came with my iPod ($25 new)The cigarette lighter USB adapter was $10
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-USB-Power-Adapter-MB051LL%252fA
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BlackJack II
VideoShareEnhanced RSS readerBuilt-in GPSInternational Quad-Band2 megapixel cameraRuns Mobile OS 6Price: $199
http://www.samsungmobileusa.com/blackjackII/
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“Active play”Strength training, aerobics, yoga and balance Measures & tracks BMIPrice: $130 - $200
http://www.nintendo.com
Wii Fit
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Slingbox MobileWatch TV on your cellphone!Control your cable or DVR from anywhere you have cell receptionRequires Slingbox Phones supported: Motorola Q, Q9h, Q9m & Q9c; Samsung Blackjack & Blackjack II, T Mobile Shadow, HTC Excalibur, T Mobile Dash, I-Mate SP5m, T Mobile SDA Price: $30
http://www.slingmedia.com/go/smartphone
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http://www.ggsmark.com/store/pretender-phone-voice-changer,product.asp
The Pretender: Telephone Voice
ChangerNeed to hang up on Need to hang up on someone?someone?Sound like a different Sound like a different person!person!Multi-settings & sound Multi-settings & sound effects (dog barking, baby effects (dog barking, baby crying)crying)Too busy to talk? Press the Too busy to talk? Press the Call Waiting soundCall Waiting soundCompatible with most Compatible with most phonesphonesPrice: $139Price: $139
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Plush toysFun and educationalPrice: $8 - $13 each
http://www.giantmicrobes.com
Cute Diseases
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Radioshift
Tivo for Radio!Allows you to record radio station worldwideDatabase of over 50,000 stationsListen to Real Audio, Windows Media, Quicktime or mp3 streams all in one playerMac OS OnlyPrice: $32
http://www.rogueamoeba.com/radioshift/
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Screaming Cough Ashtray
For those trying to quit smoking or just for parties!Looks like a lungPut a cigarette in it and it starts to cough and scream 2 AA batteriesPrice: $10.99
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1630/
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Really loud alarmPropeller launches & flies around the roomMust return propeller to base to turn off alarmPrincess InternationalPrice: $15
http://www.giftsatprincess.com
Flying Alarm Clock
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Airnet ASP100 Fold-Up Amplified iPod Portable
SpeakerFolds for easy travelRuns on 4 AAA batteries orUSB powered!Reasonable soundCheap enough to replace if it gets damaged during travelPrice $5.74!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FAIT3A
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LaCie Blu-Ray BurnerSupports all optical media types except HD DVDWorks with PC and MacBurn up to 4 hours of videoBack up 10 DVDsEasy to use softwareSave 50 GB on one discCan burn 8cm or 12cm discsOffers good performance speedsPrice: $689.89
http://www.lacie.com/products/product.htm?pid=11054
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Transfer those old video tapes to your iPod or a flash driveNo computer neededPrice: $130
http://www.pinnaclesys.com
Pinnacle Video Transfer
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Slimblade Trackball/Mouse
From KensingtonSlim and small for travelDual mode; either trackball or mouseTrackball becomes scroll wheelin mouse mode Bluetooth wirelessGoes to sleep when your computers does to save batteries. Estimates 6 months between battery changes!Fuel gage to let you know when to change batteries (2 AA batteries)Price: $77 (Amazon)
http://us.kensington.com/html/13880.html
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BenQ Slimmest Digital Camera
3” LCD Screen8 megapixelsOptical zoom lens1600 ISOSimple finger movements like tap, circle, and swiping which lets you swipe the screenAuto Face TrackingQuick bar functionsPhoto artAvailable in EuropePrice: ?
http://www.benq.us/
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Is “it” in you?Biosensors imbedded in fabric monitor electrolyte levelsWireless data transmission for real-time analysisStill in development
http://www.biotex.com
Sweat-Analyzing Shirt
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El Gato Turbo.264 Video Encoder
USB hardware video encoderPC version called InstantVideo To-GoAllows for encoding video at H.264 (MP4)Dramatically speeds up encoding; ~10-15 times faster for older Macs and 4 times faster for Intel core duo 2 GHz processorFrees the computers cpu for other activitiesPrice: $60-$99
http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/Accessories/Turbo264/product1.en.html
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Iomega Hi-Speed 250GB HD
E-GoFor the executive in your life!Backup your hard driveGenuine brown leatherExternalPrice: $142.45
http://www.iomega.com/direct/products/detail.jsp?current_tab=0&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=61705123&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=53223315&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=26890319&bmUID=1211466280670#prod-info-nav
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Eliminate the damp, wrinkled paper effectUses 2 layers of ink: full coat of clear, then color layerPrice: $400
http://usa.canon.com
Canon InkJet Printer
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Multipattern USB Mic: Samson C03U
Plugs directly into USB; no interface neededBuilt-in preampHas three patterns; cardioid, omni, and figure 8 pick-up patternsSwitchable High-Pass Filter and 10 dB PadGreat for podcasters!Price: $99
http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1878
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Ping.fm
Easy updating your social networking toolsPlug-ins to update to all your tools using AIM, iPhone, email, etc.Wonderful for multiple accounts such as Linkedin, Facebook, Blogger, TwitterPrice: No Charge
http://ping.fm/
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Dental implant sends & Dental implant sends & receives callsreceives calls
Sounds vibrate through Sounds vibrate through skull to inner earskull to inner ear
Time: 2002 Best InventionTime: 2002 Best Invention
PrototypePrototype
Tooth Phone
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Griffin Evolve Wireless iPod Speakers
Freq response 120Hz - 20 KHz20 watts RMSWireless speakersPowered with Li polymer batteries10 hours of use between chargesAutomatic sleep modePrice $349.99
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/evolve
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SecureZip
ShareWareZip email messagesWorks in MSFT OfficeSecure attachments in OutlookPassword or encryption availableFor Desktop and/or networkPC Mag Choice May 2008Price: No Charge
http://www.pkware.com/software-data-security/free
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Prints 2” x 3” prints with sticker backingWorks via USB or BluetoothInkless printing embeds color into paperSize: 4.7” x 2.8” x 0.9”PolaroidPrice: $150
+ $10/30 sheets of paper
PoGo Pocket Printer
http://www.Polaroid.com/pogo
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iPod Recycling Speakers
Converts iPod clear plastic packaging into a speakerNo power requirediPod Nano (1st & 2nd Gen.) and iPod Shuffle (2nd & 3rd Gen.).Price: $40
http://www.audiocubes.com/product/Bird-Electron_EZ17-B_iPod_Recycling_Speaker.html
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Redi Player
Slogan: Redi2Play1 GB MP3 PlayerUses Windows Media Player and iTunesPreloaded with 250 tracks (6 hours of music)9 Editions: Workout, Rock, Classic, R&B, Yoga, etc.FM & LCD ScreenUSB Mini so you can still uploadPrice: $39.99
http://redi2play.com/
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iRiver ifpExtremely small portable high resolution mp3 recorder/playerDiscountinued :(Can find them on eBayComes in 500 MB and1 GB modelsPortable podcasters ideal inexpensive recorderFit 6 h 56 m at highest resolution on 1GB model (320 kps, 44;1 KHz)Price: depends but less than $100
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Samsung Instinct
Gives iPhone competitionHi-speed wi-fiTouch screenDownloadable iconsPersonalized screens3GRemovable batteryExpandable memoryVisual voicemailGPSPrice: $199 w/2 yr Sprint contractGoes on sale this Friday!
http://www.samsunginstinct.com/
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Apple’s Time Capsule
Wireless Backup via 802.11nAvailable with 500 GB and 1 TB drivesWorks great with Time Machine in Mac OS 10.5Price: 500 GB $299
1 TB $499
http://www.apple.com/timecapsule/
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MacBook AirExtremely thin; 0.16 to 0.76 thick1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo processorMulti-touch trackpadSmart LED screen for longer battery life;now mercury and arsenic freeIncludes 802.11n wirelessNo DVD or CD playerOnly 80 GB hard driveSupports up to 64 GB solid state drive (very expensive)
http://www.apple.com/macbookair/
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EyeTV250 PlusWatch, record, edit and enjoy TV on your MacConvert analog source video to digital filesIncludes a hardware video encoderReceive free OTA HDTV and analog TVWith a Mac mini allows you to create a Mac based Tivo-like deviceAble to convert to ipod video formatConsider the EyeTV hybrid ifyou already own a Turbo.264Price: $199.95
http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/250plus/product1.en.html
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Glass Keyboard
Future of keyboardLaser touchWaterproofNo-Key conceptLight source, a camera and an etched sheet of glass, showing the key positions Type, the cam sees your contact with the glass and sends appropriate commands to your PCPrice: ?
http://gizmodo.com/5015723/no+key-glass-touch+keyboard-is-antithesis-of-steampunk
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Altec Lansing Wireless Home Theater Sound
SystemDelivers wireless digital 5.1 surround soundEnhanced connectivity for TV, DVD, VCR, DVRor satellite TV3 digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)3 analog inputsComes with a Universal RemoteDoes not include sub-wooferPrice: $999.95Special $399.88 Amazon
http://www.alteclansing.com/index.php?file=north_product_detail&iproduct_id=pt8051
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Zoom H4Excellent portable recording deviceWorks great right out of the boxRecords to Secure Digital cardsTwo XY mounted condenser mics4 track recorder in WAV or mp3XLR mic inputs16 bit 44.1 KHz recording resolutionOn board effects; limiting, compression, mic modelingPrice: $300
http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1901
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Overwhelmed?Find the gadgets that fit your environmentFind the gadgets that fit your environmentResearch the productthe product
Fits into your budgetFits into your budget
Consider new productsConsider new products
Know your learning curveKnow your learning curve
If it is broken should you fix it or replace itIf it is broken should you fix it or replace it
Beware of First Generation technologyBeware of First Generation technology
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Looking for GadgetsWired http://http://blogblog.wired.com/gadgets/.wired.com/gadgets/Treonauts http://blog.treonauts.com/PC World http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,131935-page,13/article.htmlConsumer Reports http://www.consumerreports.orgGizmodo http://www.gizmodo.comEngadget http://www.engadget.comFrontgate http://www.frontgate.comThinkgeek http://www.thinkgeek.comYouTube http://www.youtube.comPopsci http://ww.popsci.com/gear-gadgetshttp://ww.popsci.com/gear-gadgetsCNET Shopper to compare prices & shopping
http://shopper.cnet.comhttp://shopper.cnet.com