Black Friday has come and gone and if you’re like most everyone else, you barely made a dent in your holiday shopping list.
Here’s a bunch to choose from, which can fit most anyone, anywhere for most any age group.
Digital photo frames have been a popular item for several years, but the technology has gotten so much better along with packing in addition user friendly features.
The Pandigital with Pantouch 8-inch digital photo frame is the leader of the pack and holds a whopping 6400 images. To control and manage your photos, users simply touch anywhere on the glass frame to access them or use a remote control.
To load up the frame, it has a built-in 6-in-1-memory card reader on the side and also has 1GB of internal memory.
With a screen resolution of 800 x 600, users will see photos on the display without cropping or distortion. Users can load any combination digital photos (jpeg), videos (AVI) or audio (MP3) files.
For connectivity, it is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatible and use USB mini and 2.0 ports.
Additional features include a real-time clock with an alarm, calendar, a headphone jack and stereo speakers.
www.pandigital.net, $99.99
The iLUV: iNT170 Internet Radio has access to over 15,000 radio stations and podcasts from all over the planet.
Users will get the powerful sound iLUV is know for with their jAura Soundcell Technology through the built-in speakers.
You would think programming something like this is difficult, but it takes just a few minutes at the most.
When you turn the unit on it searches for a WiFi connections. You then select the one you want to join and enter your password (assuming the connection requires one).
From there the menus are incredibly easy to navigate on the LCD using the included wireless remote to get a choice of stations form locations all over the world.
Users can store 20 Internet radio and 20 FM radio stations as presets.
Besides the Internet radio, the unit also has standard FM, a dual alarm clock, headphone jack and an auxiliary line input to attach an iPod or any other device with a 3.5mm jack.
www.i-luv.com, $199
Logitech’s Digital Video Security System allows you to set up a house wide system in 15 minutes.
Once installed users can monitor multiple rooms, entrances or yards and get instant motion-activated alerts sent to a cell phone or an email account.
The system can take up to six cameras and can record to a Windows based PC. Once connected the system can be watched live and since its stored on the computers hard drive it can be viewed at any time. Free remote Internet viewing is also an option.
Recording can be done at the users choice. Settings can be made to record everything or select specific times, days and durations.
Included with the initial master system is a single camera, receiver, power supply software, mounting equipment along with USB and Ethernet cables.
Addition accessories include indoor and outdoor cameras, a NightVision Illuminator Kit, which illuminates up to 30-feet and includes and 80-degree infrared lens.
Other lenses are also available for close-up or wide-angle viewing.
www.logitech.com, $299 for the master system, $199 for extra cameras
Duracell’s Rechargeable Powerhouse USB charger will work with any device charged via a miniUSB port.
It also has a standard USB port to use with products powered that way such as iPods.
The lithium ion battery will give an iPod classic up to a 4x charge and a BlackBerry curve up to a 1.2x charge.
The $49.99 item is ideal for travelers or anyone constantly on the go.
The Duracell Daylite Tough flashlight ($14.99) uses the company’s TrueBeam Optics to focus and project more light (10 times brighter) then most typical flashlights.
The opics use both a reflector and a lens to project all the light which gives a whiter, more daylight balanced light beam.
It’s enclosed in a tough rubber casing for durability and works with four AA batteries, which are stored in a nice case inside the unit.
The Dexim AV Dock Station with remote control for the iPhone and iPod allow users to stream and listen to the devices through a home stereo.
It will also allow viewing of any stored photos or videos on a TV.
An infrared remote is included and has a 30-foot range. With the remote you can select specific content, control volume and pause or play the selections.
The unit also acts a charging device when a device is docked and also syncs with a computer.
Users of all the latest iPhone and iPod won’t have any problem fitting the device in the dock since comes with updated inserts for the proper fit. Also included is a component AV cable and mini HDMI connector.
www.Dexim.net, $79.90
With the popularity of laptop computers, accessories for them and desktop units are never ending.
Some good choices include new stylish wireless mice from Macally. The have several to choose from for specific needs, include both Bluetooth or connecting with a USB nano receiver.
They all work with both Mac and Windows systems, are powered with 2 AAA batteries (included) and require no setup.
The BTmouse ($49.99) is a 3-button mouse and works with computes equipped with Bluetooth technology.
The Optimo mouse ($29.99) also has a 3-button system and stores the USB Nano Receiver on the bottom of the unit. The storage is a great feature since without the receiver a connection can’t be made to use with a computer.
Users will find the mGlide ($29.99) to work much the same at the Optimo, but with a much smaller appearance. The mGlide is about half as thick as the Optimo and stores the USB receiver under the battery compartment on top of the unit.
For Mac users a perfect companion for any of these is the BTkey, a wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac ($69.99).
This is an extended full-sized 108 key unit, which also works on 2-AAA batteries for up to 2 months.
ColcaSac MacBook storage sleeve called The Original is exactly as described to me from a company representative - unique and a welcome change from the competition.
They are made by hand with all natural environmentally friendly fabrics and are heavily padded. This gives the valuable laptop protection from dents, dust and scratches, while being stored in a fashionable case.
A pocket is on the outside to store a power source or other small accessories.
Colors available are black, brown, sherpa and red. They fit laptops from the 12-inch iBook up to a 17-inch MacBook pro. Obviously users of other brands of laptops can also make use of the sleeves, just make sure you get the right size.
www.colcasac.com, $30
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