Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive

These elegant portable drives are simple to use, light and easy to carry, and require no power adapter -- they are powered directly through the USB cable. Pack up your office files and take them home. Carry thousands of songs or pictures. Synchronize files between home and office and encrypt everything on the drive for added security. WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you take your critical data with you. Plug My Passport into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. Your data is protected with 128-bit encryption (Windows only). Perfect for the business traveler who needs to transfer large amounts of data from laptop to clients or just daily backups in case of accidents from mishandled luggage to coffee spills. Also comes in handy if you're worried about laptop theft and someone else having access to your important data, you can store it on this portable encrypted drive instead. For all those precious pictures, videos, music and data files, this external hard drive is a must have. WD Sync synchronization and encryption software lets you save your critical data and take it with you. Plug your drive into any PC, edit files, read e-mail, and view photos. Then sync all of your changes back to your home or office computer. Get yours here.

Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen GPS

Garmin's nüvi 700 series brings two exciting new features -- multi-destination routing and, "Where am I?/Where's my car?" -- to its popular pocket-sized GPS navigator lineup. As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. All of the 700-series navigators also feature a rich array of features including spoken directions in real street names, MP3 player and photo viewer, and an FM transmitter that will play voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle's stereo system. The nüvi 760 and 770 add integrated traffic receivers and Bluetooth capability for hands-free calling. The nüvi 770 adds maps for Europe. The nüvi 780 adds enhanced MSN direct content capability. Check it out here!

Canon PowerShot SX200IS 12 MP Digital Camera

Features: 12.1-megapixel resolution, 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer. For all its easy operability, the PowerShot SX200 IS has a great feature set. The 12.1-megapixel resolution delivers a wealth of detail to every image, and allows you to crop and enlarge any portion of your shot freely. With the camera’s powerful 12x optical zoom, you’ll get up close fast, handy at sports and school events as well as everyday creative shooting. The 28mm wide-angle lens captures more in every frame, and gives your photography a professional edge. Cool new feature: Blink Detection Blinking subjects can ruin the best shots, and the problem usually is not detected until it’s too late to do anything about it. The PowerShot SX200 IS is equipped with Canon’s new Blink Detection to combat this common image flaw. The feature uses the power of Face Detection to determine whether any subject in the previous shot had closed eyes. If closed eyes are detected, a "blink warning" icon appears for 3 seconds, allowing you to retake the shot before your subject or subjects move on. Pre-Order yours today!

Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera

Take this camera anywhere: waterproof, cold resistant and shockproofLife can take you almost anywhere. So Canon engineered a digital camera durable enough to go where you go and produce the kind of awe-inspiring images that will earn your respect. It’s the PowerShot D10 and it's no ordinary digital camera. This unique camera is waterproof down to 33 feet so you can take it scuba diving, snorkeling or surfing. It’s freeze proof and can withstand extremes of temperature from 14-104 degrees (F) so it’s also ideal for snowboarding, mountaineering and more. Plus, it’s shockproof to 4 feet, so when the going gets rough, the D10 will keep going strong. Pre-Order yours today!

Canon VIXIA HG10 HD AVCHD HDD Camcorder

The Canon VIXIA HG10 HD AVCHD HDD camcorder combines a 40GB internal memory, 1920 x 1080 Full HD CMOS sensor, and DIGIC DV II technology. The 40GB HDD allows for up to 15 hours of record time in LP mode while the CMOS provides for true-to-life color rendition even in low-light. The DIGIC DV II technology further improves color reproduction, especially in skin tones while at the same time reducing image noise.The 2.7" multi-angled vivid widescreen LCD enables you to shoot with the LCD screen at any angle and still be able to see what you're recording. The SuperRange optical image stabilization offers more image stability than previously available on other camcorders. The 24p provides rich, movie-film quality for your videos.The HG10 is small enough to fit in your pocket or bag, allowing you to take it anywhere you go. Canon's compact design also provides for ease of use and ergonomic comfort when recording, giving you a camcorder that looks and feels smart. Special Pricing at B&H Photo - $499.99US plus free shipping!

Sigma Fisheye 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS

The Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye is a full-frame fisheye auto focus lens that fills the entire 35mm negative with a full 180 degree diagonal field of view. This unique lens enables you to create a variety of unusual compositions even when shooting ordinary subjects.The improved DG lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, which is a common problem of digital cameras, and also creates an optimum color balance.Since most Digital SLR cameras use a smaller image sensor size (APS-C) than 35mm film cameras, 180 degree angle-of-view can not be obtained with Digital SLR cameras. With those cameras only the center part of the frame is used, therefore, peripheral distortion will be very small. The super wide angle of this lens makes it ideal for use with digital SLR cameras, providing a focal view of approximately 23mm. Check out the special pricing from our friends at B&H Photo Video.

Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder

Flip Video MinoHD--the newest camcorder from Flip Video--puts the power of HD video in your pocket. Flip MinoHD offers all the signature Flip Video features you love--sleek design, simple user interface, flip-out USB arm, rechargeable internal Li-ion battery, built-in editing and sharing software, instant uploads to YouTube, MySpace, and AOL Video, plus stunningly crisp, clear HD-quality video. Weighing only 3.3 ounces and featuring a slim, sleek design that fits into any pocket or purse, super-small Flip MinoHD enables you to capture life in HD anywhere you go. Flip MinoHD is the world’s smallest HD camcorder. But, in this case, small in size translates to high in quality. Flip MinoHD produces vibrant HD 720p (1280 x 720, 16:9 widescreen) video that can be enjoyed on any HDTV. Flip camcorders have earned a reputation for high-quality video, and MinoHD combines that signature Flip quality with the latest in HD technology. Its 4 GB of built-in memory lets you capture an hour of brilliant HD video, even in low-light situations. Plus, premier AAC audio means your videos will sound clearer than ever. Check it out here!

Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

As Internet connections have matured to faster and faster broadband pipelines, webcam manufacturers have been keeping pace with higher resolutions and improved optics to take advantage of the larger bandwidth. It's more than just communicating over chat and VoIP, webcams are increasingly used to broadcast Truman Show-esque live video feeds of one's every move (such as at Justin.tv) as well as high-quality mini-movies uploaded to sharing sites. That's where the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 really shines, with its 2-megapixel image sensor, smooth-tracking autofocus, high-end Carl Zeiss optics, and HD video capabilities (with the capability of recording video at 960 by 720 pixels). Upgrade your webcam today!

Acer Aspire One 10.1-Inch Netbook

Building on its line of popular Aspire One netbooks, Acer makes it even easier to stay productive while on the go with the larger 10.1-inch screen of the Aspire One AOD150-1165. A great choice for students as well as business travelers who like to travel light, the affordable Acer Aspire One weighs just under 3 pounds and has a 6-cell battery that provides up to 5 hours of battery life for extended use and productivity when away from an AC outlet. Designed especially for mobile devices, the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor uses a brand new design structure new hafnium-infused circuitry, which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy. Packed with roomy 160 GB hard drive--great for storing a mobile digital audio and video library--this Aspire One also features 1 GB of installed RAM (1.5 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), multi-format memory card reader, multiple USB ports, and built-in email, web browsing, and digital media applications. It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop. Order yours today for only $349US!

Palm Pre - Is it an iPhone Killer?

The Palm Pre is being touted around as an iPhone killer. It's not, but it will certainly give Apple a run for its money. Engadget has produced a nice little comparison of the the two devices which discusses the nature of Apple's "multi-touch" patents and some of the other capabilities of both phones. Whilst the iPhone has enjoyed a lot of success, certain shortcomings mean that some users, and especially business users, are still looking at other options. The Palm Pre is the first phone which in my mind offers a real alternative. It has a removable battery, copy & paste and a better camera, a touchscreen that extends about an inch below the display, excellent web integration, universal search and really well implemented multitasking. It offers some really nice capabilities and looks like it will cause a few people to consider it over the iPhone. Visit palm for more info on this new device.

The New Amazon Kindle 2 Has Arrived

Amazon is excited to introduce Amazon Kindle 2, the next generation wireless reading device. With a sleek and thin design that makes Kindle 2 as thin as a typical magazine and lighter than a paperpack, the new Kindle has seven times more storage and now holds over 1,500 books. It has a longer battery life and faster page turns. An advanced display provides even crisper images and clearer text for an improved book-like reading experience. And Kindle 2 even reads to you, with “Read to Me”, our new Text to Speech feature. With Kindle 2, Amazon has kept everything readers love about the original Kindle—the convenience of reading what you want, when you want it, the immediacy of getting a book wirelessly delivered in less than 60 seconds, and Kindle’s ability to “disappear” in your hands so you can get lost in the author’s words. We’re also excited to announce that the Kindle Store has over 230,000 ebooks available. Kindle 2 is available for pre-order starting for $359US and will ship later this month.

Free Game downloads from Amazon

Amazon has released a new feature that allows you to try over 600 game titles for free before you decide to buy. Prices range from $9.99US and below. For a limited time you can get these 3 games for FREE: - Jewel Quest II, a matching puzzle game - Build-a-lot, a house building simulation game - The Scruffs, a seek-and-find object game To check out the other titles, Click here!

Nikon Coolpix S230 10MP Digital Camera

Nikon’s slim, stylish Coolpix S230 combines 10.0 megapixels with an amazing 3.0-inch high-resolution touch-panel LCD for taking and sharing great pictures. The Coolpix S230 has a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens and combined with Nikon’s 4-Way VR Image Stabilization gets you sharp pictures with a touch of ease. The Coolpix S230, with Nikon’s EXPEED image processor and new Smart Portrait System also enables you to get incredible pictures, incredibly easy. Nikon’s Scene Auto Selector automatically analyzes the scene you are taking and adjusts the scene mode for you. All you have to do is compose and click! Coolpix S230 Highlights: -10.0-megapixel resolution - 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens - New EXPEED image processor - 4-Way VR Image stabilization - 3.0-inch high-resolution touch-panel LCD - Scene Auto Selector - Nikon’s Smart Portrait System Pre-Order yours today!

Transcend Unveil 192 GB SSD Drive

Transcend may not be breaking any storage records, but their new 2.5-inch Solid State Device (SSD) storage drive should be fast enough for its 192GB capacity to impress even the most cynical of users. Featuring a SATA II interface which can attain read/write speeds of between 90MB and 150MB per second. The drive also features a latency of just 0.2ms, and its own integrated Error Correction Code to ensure that data is transferred with little chance of corruption. No idea on its cost yet, but people should be lining up for this one.

HP Mini 1035NR 10.2-Inch Netbook

HP Mini 1035NR is part of a new class of notebooks that are becoming popular as Netbooks. Personal computing just got a whole lot smaller with our slender, lightweight (2.38 lb.) Mini 1035NR Netbook. With a spacious 10.2" diagonal display and a nearly full size keyboard, this ultra-mobile PC is ready to connect you with more people in more places. With all the power and connectivity you expect from a basic notebook, the 1035NR focuses on WiFi Internet access and hard-drive storage. There's no internal DVD/CD reader/writer. You need an optional external drive. But, when you're on the road, you'll really appreciate a unit that weighs less than 3 pounds and has a bright, sharp, 10.2 (diagonal) widescreen LCD. It's a stay-in-touch notebook for top mobility. Travel light with the easily portable, 1 thick design Intel Atom Processor N270. Pick one up today!

The ebook boom

One of the things which has struck me recently is the number of folks I've witnessed who are using ebook readers like the Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader and others. I've been a user of ebooks for almost a decade now and only in the last five years have I really been able to really enjoy the reading experience. I don't use a dedicated reader but have until recently used a PocketPC with µBook from GowerPoint as the main app for reading books. I've now got an OQO which still uses µBook but also supports a decent version of Adobe Acrobat and other Windows XP-compliant apps. Ars Technica have recently published an article which seems to have gotten a lot of the history of the ebook slightly muddled and which also seems to place a lot of faith in Apple's iPhone and its ebook apps. As much as I like the iPhone, it is far from ideal as an ebook reader due to its poor resolution. I'm looking forward to slimmer form factor PCs which are reminiscent of the reader devices as seen on shows like Star Trek - The Next Generation.

Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference book

Where was this reference guide when I needed it 2 or so years ago? I'm proficient with installing software, hardware and Microsoft's OS while being blindfolded, but when it came to Linux and the world of Ubuntu, I was as clueless as an untrained taxi cab driver. Now that the Linux Ubuntu OS has matured and shipping on some major computer manufactures such as Dell, author Keir Thomas has put together a pocket guide and reference guide that can be downloaded for free electronically. It's a great way to get started and help you get Ubuntu going on one of your systems from scratch. You can grab the free guide here. If you prefer a hard copy, you can purchase the book here for $9.94US.