Cordless qwerty phone with IM Facilities

If your anything like me, then instant messenging plays a pivotal role in your day to day existence. So when I heard of the Vtech’s IS6110 cordless phone which they say is the ‘worlds first cordless phone to enable instant messaging using a QWERTY keypad’. I just had to blog about it.

The phone offers free access to MSN Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger. but wait, here’s the catch, the base unit needs to be connected via a USB port to the PC. So if again your like me and are a complete ‘peripheral whore’ then using up one USB exclusively for the base unit, is a real draw back.

It sports a high-res color LCD and full keypad to read messages and text buddies simultaneously. Additionally, the “click-to-talk” feature enables instant voice (peer-to-peer) chats with friends. not forgetting about the actual phone which offers handset speakerphone and phone book directory.

So if you have a spare $99.95 / £50 and are addicted to IM. this one’s for you.

Bike-riding without the effort, nice!

OHM Cycles are the brain child behind the newly released electric-assist range of bicycles which they’ll have you know “lets riders climb hills faster and ride longer” - thanks to an electric motor attached to the bike.

The design is based on a standard bike wheel base with an added battery pack. The bike has a control panel, microchip processor, rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a electric motor integrated into the hub of the rear wheel.

So, Lets assume your enjoying a leisurely ride in the countryside on a sunny afternoon and you approach a rather steep looking hill. As you exert more (peddle harder) to handle the change in terrain, the electric motor will kick in and assist you up the hill.

By and large, this is not a new concept we’ve all heard of old ‘peddle and pop’ scooters that have been around for years. The advantages with OHM’s attempt however, is the BionX motor which is a brushless wheel motor capable of peak power output of 700 Watts. The silent motor features a microprocessor that calculates rider thrust and compensates for the weakest leg to ensure a smooth ride.

Transformers All Spark USB Hub

We love all things 80’s and of course remakes of all things 80’s and that is why we love Transformers.  This little beauty is a USB hub modelled on the all spark from the recent Transformers movie.  But that’s not all because this thing talks!  It shouts out phrases like ” we must protect the all spark” in optimus primes voice every time you plug in a USB device. It’s pure genius and we love it!

Soource: Everything USB

HP S3322 PC Review And Specification

HP S3322 Slimline PC with All-in-one Printer, Scanner and Copier

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This HP PC is a little box with a lot of tricks. The main selling point is the size of the pc base unit - it is about one third of the size of a traditional tower meaning you can put it on your desk and still have plenty of room for all your other equipment. Read more

Pyramat Deluxe Gaming chair

Pyramat Deluxe Gaming chair - Save £20, Was £119.99 Now £99.99

We love gaming and any gizmo that will make it more fun is great and that is why we love gaming chairs - especially when it is packed full of things to make the game more real and exciting.  Read more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Digital SLR Camera Review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 is the second digital SLR camera that Panasonic has manufactured and this second model is packed full of easy to use features that help take stunning photographs.

The L10 is a modern looking digital SLR compared to it’s predecessor which was modelled a traditional SLR camera. The result is a better looking camera which is easier to use and handle as the size and ergonomics are not overbearing like some other cameras on the market. Panasonic have also included some new features which I like. This includes the new 2.5 inch flip out screen which rotates so you can use it like a normal digital camera or to take self portraits. The LCD screen has an auto focus system which adapts when you alter the zoom and focus with perfect accuracy. When you flip the screen back in the optical view finder comes back into use - it is very simple but also very clever.

The 10.1 mega pixel L10 has also benefited from some of the new features from their new LZ camera range. This includes automatic facial recognition and mega O.I.S image stabilizing which can easily be switched on with a button on the side of the lens. The O.I.S has three settings depending on what you are shooting at the time, we found that the system worked well to reduce shake and to test to the max we took pictures on board a high speed rib on the River Thames.

The L10 is very easy to use and is aimed at users new to digital SLR cameras. The selection dial on the top of the camera is a nice touch and includes five programs that can easily be selected depending on what you are photographing at the time. Panasonic have also included the new Intelligent Auto technology (IA) on this camera which makes point and click photography possible for the first time with digital SLR’s.

The intelligent auto feature automatically removes red eye, handles scene selection modes, adjusts light configurations, reduces colour bleed and noise reduction - the results are amazing and show that Panasonic have developed their IA technology a great deal since their last model.

To demonstrate the new technology we took some pictures with the L10 in London, some were taken on the River Thames and some were taken on land.

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We were very impressed with the L10. The pictures were taken by a colleague of mine who had never used a digital SLR camera before, we only had around 35 minutes to take the pictures and as you can see the results were great (bearing in mind most of them were taken at high speeds on a speed boat).

If you are thinking of venturing into the world of digital SLR then we would highly recommend you give this camera a look, it is easy to use and delivers great looking pictures from either extreme close up or from a distance. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Packard Bell SJ51-B-008 Laptop Review And Specification

Packard Bell SJ51-B-008 Laptop for the Home and Office for £379.99

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Outstanding laptop from Packard Bell, providing all you need to run your day to day tasks on the move. Includes AMD Athlon 64×2 Processor TK57 and Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium. The 120 GB hard drive can hold up to 30,000 songs or 75,000 photos. The 2 GB memory ensures demanding applications run with ease and the 17″ widescreen allows you to watch your favourite movies.

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Advent 9515 Laptop for the Home and Office Review And Specification

Advent 9515 Laptop for the Home and Office  for £379.97

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Daily challenges are made easy with the Advent 9515. The generous 160 GB hard drive stores your multimedia files with ease. It also 2 Gb of Ram which is the perfect amount to run windows Vista at full capability. These advent laptops have proven to be solid in the past and this model is great on specification and even better on price.

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Acer 5720 Laptop for £349.97

Acer 5720 Laptop for £349.97

The Acer 5720 is the perfect everyday laptop, more than capable of meeting all your computing needs. With 2 GB memory enjoy the freedom of running multi applications with ease.

This is a great price for a home or office based laptop solution, with 2 GB of ram and a 80 GB hard drive it will satisfy the needs of most families or businesses. The only thing this laptop is not built for is gaming, so if you want that you might need to spend a little more.

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Tame Multi Tasking Cube Saves Time And Hassle

The modern world is great! It allows you to keep in contact with business associates and your nearest and dearest any time and anywhere.  The problem is people can also get hold of you 24 seven in one way or another.  So we have found a gadget that will relieve you of duty at one turn of a cube!

Tame is a device that syncs all of your equipment and email accounts including social networking sites.  At one turn of the cube you mobile phone, email auto responder, instant messenger status and facebook account’s status can be updated.

Each side of the cube has a message  that relates to the messages on the device or programme you want to update. So by turning the cube over the message/comment will be updated accordingly.

Tame is also very good looking and would look at home on any modern desk or dashboard. This is one clever bit of kit that is a great time saver.

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