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Handy Folders v3.5

Productivity and organization fall flat when they run into the rather limited Windows file explorer. Fast access to regularly used folders is easier than you think.

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Think Tank Shape Shifter Photography Backpack

Medium size photo/laptop backpacks come and go. The best stay with us for years. This is one of the best we've seen.

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Think Tank Airport AirStream Rolling Camera Bag

If you travel with more than a shoulder bag full of gear, you need something that will protect the load and make it easy to go places.

Read Howard Carson's full review!

Think Tank Skin Set Modular Component Camera Gear Carry System

Pros know that if you don't get the shot, you're out of business. Tough, crowded, fast moving situations require special solutions.

Read Jack Reikel's full review!

Crumpler Six Million Dollar Home Camera Shoulder Bag

Crumpler is a bag maker which insists on being different. Care and attention to detail help create wonderful photography products.

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Think Tank Urban Disguise 40 Camera Bag

The mid-size entry in the Urban Disguise series provided us with enough incentive to physically beat it up and overstress it. The bag took it all.

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Think Tank Urban Disguise 30 Camera Bag

There are camera bags and then there are Think Tank camera bags. Lots of competition means better products. Think Tank is at the top of its game.

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Nik Color Efex Pro 3

The best Photoshop plug-ins get better because the developers listen to end users. Nik Software listens. Digital photographers are demanding sophisticated processing effects.

Read Mario Georgiou's full review!

ION Slide2PC Scanner

If you've got boxes full of old 35mm slides and negatives, it's probably time to start scanning before everything falls apart, gets lost, or gets soaked in a flood.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 & Premiere Elements 7

It's a combination of software that's hard to beat. Better photo Organizer? Slicker editing tools? Automated movie making? It's all there.

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MindManager 8

It's more important than ever to get great ideas out in the open. Concepts? Projects? Changes? They have to be clearly explained to the people helping you get things done.

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2009 Round-Up: Camera Bags, Backpacks, Sling Bags, Rolling Bags, Belt Systems & Vests

Amateur photographers, enthusiasts, semi-pros and pros have more choices than ever before. Quality is up.

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Optimize 2.0

Hard drives, web browsers and Windows, like life in general, get cluttered quickly when you're disorganized. But PC maintenance can be a scary task. A friendly utility is needed.

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Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera

The foundation of great photography is a camera capable of capturing the highest quality images while also acting as an extension of your mind. Nikon strikes again.

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WinZip 12 Pro

The gold standard in archiving utilities has been revised again. This time, there's a strong nod to digital image files, and bigger, better backup features. You owe yourself a look.

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TetherBerry v1.0.7

Connect a laptop to the Internet, anywhere you've got cell phone service, through your BlackBerry's data connection and avoid some really crazy per-megabyte carrier charges

HTC Touch Diamond Smartphone

HTC has steadily grabbed more market share by regularly turning out superb smartphones offering slick designs wrapped around great features

The Ultimate HTML Reference

A concise desktop reference guide for all standard, W3C-compliant HTML, which uniquely also includes browser compatibility charts for each element

UpStrap Shoulder Strap for SLR & Prosumer Cameras

Superb quality, purpose-built SLR and prosumer camera shoulder strap that's made in the U.S. and made to last

Friday, May 08, 2009

Kindle DX: Amazon's 9.7" Wireless Reading Device


The Kindle DX is a new e-book reader that Amazon will be releasing shortly.

Features:

Display: 9.7" diagonal E-Ink® electronic paper display, 1200 x 824 pixel resolution at 150 ppi, 16-level gray scale.
Size (in inches): 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38".
Weight: 18.9 ounces.
System requirements: None, because it doesn't require a computer.
Storage: 4GB internal (approximately 3.3GB available for user content).
Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours and supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.
Connectivity: EVDO modem with fallback to 1xRTT; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide U.S wireless coverage via Sprint's 3G high-speed data network (check wireless coverage). See Wireless Terms and Conditions.
USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-USB connector) for connection to the Kindle DX power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.
Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, built-in stereo speakers.
Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), PDF, TXT, Audible (formats 4, Audible Enhanced (AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
Included Accessories: Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable, battery. Leather book cover sold separately.
Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle DX User's Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF].
Warranty and Service: 1 year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2 year Extended Warranty sold separately.

You can pre-order or get more information about this exciting new product here.

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Monday, May 04, 2009

UltraSharp 2407WFP 24-inch Wide-Screen Black Flat Panel Monitor, LCD with Height Adjustable Stand


The Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP is one of the latest models in the Dell lineup, replacing the Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW. The Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP 24.0-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor is a wide aspect desktop display that redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish new Dell industrial design, and advanced functionality. Improve productivity with less scrolling and toggling. The 2407WFP wide aspect Flat Panel LCD also provides an excellent option for video editing and 3D imaging as both source and destination video can be viewed in a single window! With 5.1 inches (130 mm) of height adjustment virtually every user can adjust the display to their exact comfort level and help reduce eye and neck strain. To optimize this monitor's performance, your system must be able to support WUXGA resolution (1920x1200).
Upgrade your old LCD monitor today.

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Friday, May 01, 2009

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera (Camera Body)

Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames. This camera features:

21.1 Megapixel Full-Frame Sensor
3.0" High Resolution LCD Display
Live View Mode
1080p Movie Mode
Dust & Weather-Resistant
Self Cleaning Sensor
Broad ISO Range (50-25600)
3.9 fps Burst Mode

Canon's EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR in now back in stock at our friends and B&H Photo Video.

Upgrade yours today!

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