Ace's Gadget Reviews

The Amazon Kindle

2009-02-07T22:47:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

Dimensions: 7.5" x 5.3" x 0.7"
Screen: 6" diagonal, 600 x 800 resolution
Weight: 10.3 ounces
Battery life: with wireless - 2 days, without wireless - 7 days
Battery charges in 2 hours
Holds over 200 books
Full QWERTY keyboard
SD memory card slot

Customer Reviews:

The Amazon Kindle is a wireless eBook reader that allows you to download and read books, newspapers and notable blogs on-the-go. It does not require you to first have the book downloaded on your computer, but instead allows you to buy books directly from the Kindle online store and the book gets downloaded directly to the device in approximately 1 minute. The device does not use WiFi for its internet connection, instead using the cell phone high-speed data network, EVDO. A major bonus is that you don't pay for the wireless access, this is covered by a deal with Amazon and Sprint and accounts for the somewhat inflated... read more.

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Palm Z22 Handheld

2009-02-07T18:24:00.000-08:00

Customer Reviews:

It may be hard to believe, but i am someone who is not overly concerned over internet connectivity on any of my personal gadgets. I have been using Palm handheld devices for many years now and the Palm Z22 is my 4th Palm device to date. Although some of the models do not have most of the current fancy features, they are very durable and easy to use. I only had some trouble installing the necessary software for sychronizing but once i got the whole thing set up, the device worked flawlessly.... read more.

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Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor

2009-02-07T18:17:00.000-08:00

Product Summary:

Pros

Possible to update data to a website for tracking progress
Display is large and easy to read
Works with macs and PC
available with heart rate monitor

Cons

battery lasts about 8-10 hours
watch needs a special cradle to recharge (included)
website requires a paid subscription for full feature access

Customer Review

Every workout enthusiast and athletes should get their hands on one of these. The Forerunner is basically a wrist-strapped GPS device that tracks the distance, memorize routes and records/show your heart rate during a workout. This model has... read more.

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Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigato

2009-02-07T18:11:00.000-08:00

Product Details

Pros

* Easy to read display while driving
* Text-to-speech system for reading street names
* Option to change voices
* Excellent USB connectivity with your computer
* Has the latest 2009 maps out of the box
* Turns on and off automatically with car using cigarrette adapter
* Reroutes missed turns very quickly

Product Review

The Garmin Nuvi 255W is the 4.3" widescreen version of the Garmin Nuvi 255 released in March, 2008 with retail price of $299.99. The 255W is the successor to the Garmin Nuvi 250W released in 2005. The 255W features several minor software updates over the predecessor including a QWERTY keyboard interface, detour routing, text-to-speech reading of street name, and updated 2009 North American maps. It also features compatibility the.... read more.

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HP 2133-KX869AT 8.9-inch Mini-Note PC

2009-02-07T18:03:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

CPU: 1.6 GHz
Screen size: 8.9"
Harddrive: 4GB flash drive or up to 160GB traditional drive
Full size keyboard
Weight: 3.2 lbs
Dimensions: 10" x 6.5" x 1.1"
Spill resistant keyboard
Vertical mouse buttons

Customer Reviews:

The Mini-Note PC by Hewlett Packard is the company's first venture into the low-priced, ultra-compact laptop market. The Mini-Note tries to establish itself as a higher-end version with an 8.9" screen and full size keyboard. They also offer configuration options such as operating system, processor, RAM and harddrive. This can make the price range from $499 to $749, making it more expensive than the competition. Hewlett Packard also chose an aluminum chassis for the Mini-Note to give it a slightly upscale look. More recently HP has cut prices on the original Mini-Note PC in what people believe is a move to deplete stock before introducing the new HP 10" netbook. The entry model now sports a very attractive $299 price tag - especially considering its best-in-class keyboard and screen resolution. .... read more.

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Toshiba Satellite A305-S6908 15.4-Inch Laptop

2009-02-07T17:57:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

Stylish design (with high-gloss finish), versatile computer with a gorgeous 15.4" LCD display.
Built-in webcam integrated into bezel
2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor
Storage: 250 GB hard drive.
Memory: 4 GB RAM (max).
Wi-Fi enabled (802.11b/g/n).
Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (up to 1.75GB of total memory)
4 USB ports, and a 5-in-1 memory card reader
Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit version)

Customer Reviews:

Before this model, i ordered a model from Dell (which I am sending back). The Dell computer that i ordered has many problems that I have no interest in putting up with. To replace it, i bought the Toshiba Satellite A205-S6908. The design was beautiful and I have heard from my friends that the Toshiba Satellite series are some of the most durabel and reliable laptops in the market. I have been using it for close to month now and am loving it more everyday. The only complaint that i have is its battery life. The glossy cover also gets smudged easily. But besides that I think that this model is a winner. For the price that you pay, the specs and features that come with it gives you great value for your money. It is also vital to say.... read more.

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HP Pavilion DV6-1030US 16.0-Inch Laptop

2009-02-07T17:51:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

A laptop that is optimized for multimedia playback.
Comes with a16-inch LCD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio
Runs on a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor
Storage: 320 GB hard drive
RAM: 4 GB (8 GB max)
Dual-layer DVD drive
Connectivity :Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth ready,
Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (up to 1759 MB total)
4 USB ports (1 shared eSATA), HDMI, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader and 1 VGA output
Windows Vista Home Premium

Customer Reviews:

As a fan of HP computers I had absolute faith in this laptop when I bought it. So far, I've only used it for 2 weeks. The design is sleek and practical and there were tonnes of easy access buttons on the inside of this laptop. The battery lasted around 3 hrs (pretty good for a 16" laptop) with the wi-fi on and a couple hours of gameplay. So far we have watched several DVD and downloaded hi-def movies on this laptop and the graphics were just.... read more.

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ASUS Eee PC 900HA 8.9-Inch Netbook

2009-02-07T17:39:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

CPU/RAM: 1.6GHz Intel Atom, 1GB of DDR2
Screen/Graphics: 8.9" LED backlit screen, 1024 x 600, powered by onboard Intel graphics
Storage/Optical: 160GB 4200rpm HDD, none
Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g
1.3MP webcam & microphone
4-cell battery (4-5 hours runtime)

Customer Reviews:

The latest addition to the Eee PC 900 series, Asus has focused on providing the best bang for the buck with the 900HA. Featuring the 900 series' body size (the same as the smaller 7" model), a 8.9" LED backlit screen with a resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels, and a 1.6GHz atom processor, the 900HA comes with a cheaper and more reasonable 160GB 4200rpm hard disk, 1GB of DDR2 memory, standard wireless (B/G), a 0.3MP webcam and a 4 cell battery. Rated at 4-5 hours of runtime, the 900HA is set to sell for an attractive $349.99 - much more acceptable than the earlier 900's and 901's price tags of .... read more.

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Apple MacBook Pro MB134LL/A 15.4-inch Laptop

2009-02-07T17:31:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
2 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive
New Core 2 Duo Penryn core, which are supposed to be about 50% faster and more power efficient.
New GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB.
Multitouch pad on MacBook Pro.

Customer Reviews:

The next generation of the Macbook Pros were released on February 26th, 2008. This release includes several upgrades over the previous generation Macbook Pro; most notably they will include new Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn core processors running at 2.4 GHz or 2.5 GHz. Also, the Macbook Pros will feature the same Multitouch trackpad as found on the Apple Macbook Air released a month earlier.... read more.

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Bose Wave Music System

2009-02-07T05:33:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

Bold and Stylish designs
Powerful audio performance. Can serve as the main audio system for the room.
Clean, button-free interface.
Compact, user-friendly remote

Customer Reviews:

Bose has an infamous reputation for producing 'high-end' (and high priced) audio systems. Although you would think that they produce some of the best audio quality in the market, experts gave mixed reviews on Bose's sound systems.

As someone who has never owned a Bose unit before, I have a neutral impression on this Brand. I first came across a Bose product at my office. It was the Bose Wave Music system. I was completely blown away by the audio quality. This tiny little music player can produce rich and crisp sounds that could fill the entire conference room in my office. It was .... read more.

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Sony MHCEC98Pi Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System

2009-02-07T05:29:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

CD player can play both regular CD and home-burned MP3 CDs, AM/FM radio with 30 presets, iPod dock, AUX in for use with PCs and portable media players
1.5" (4 cm) tweeters with 5" (13cm) woofers - 265W per channel
7 preset EQ settings for better sounding music based on type
headphone jack for personal listening
remote control with iPod controls
clock functionality
Dimensions & Weight: 220 x 350 x 220 (WHD) (speakers x 2); 200 x 306 x 430 (WHD) (main unit), 280 x 306 x 310 (WHD) (subwoofer), 3.5 kg (speakers x 2); 6.9 kg (main unit), 5.6Kg (subwoofer)

Customer Reviews:

The MHC-EC98Pi is a mini hi-fi stereo system from Sony. Featuring a CD player, an AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, two 265W speakers, an iPod dock, 3.5mm auxiliary input, and 7 preset EQ settings, the MHC-EC98Pi can read home-burned MP3 CDs as well as the regular factory pressed CDs you buy at the store. The MHC-EC98Pi's remote control can also control any docked iPod. Intended for those who listen to their music loudly on in larger spaces, the MCH-EC98Pi is stronger than the smaller models, seperating the subwoofer from the normal speaker enclosures to increase the amount of ... read more.

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HP W1907 19-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor

2009-02-07T05:21:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

monitor type: 19” diagonal widescreen
Native resolution: 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz
contrast ratio: 1000:1
pixel pitch: 0.285mm
sound: Integrated speakers (2W/channel)
Energy Star qualified
input: VGA; DVI-D
dimensions & weight: 18.2” x 14.9” x 7.2”, 11lbs

Customer Reviews:

The HP w1907 is the entry-level model in a series of monitors HP released in early 2007. The w1907 features a 19” widescreen display at a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a maximum resolution of 1440 x 900. This design makes the w1907 ideal for multimedia, including viewing video, photo editing and gaming. The contrast ratio is rated at 1000:1, meaning users will see distinct blacks and whites along with its 5-millisecond response time, which alleviates blurring with fast moving imagery. This monitor can display both digital and analog content using the DVI-D (with HDCP) or VGA port, respectively. Other features include two 2-watt integrated speakers and low energy usage with Energy Star compliance. Users looking for a larger screen should look at the other monitors in the series; the w2007 and the... read more.

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Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera

2009-02-07T05:09:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

9 megapixel CCD sensor
10x optical zoom lens
optical image stabilization
Digic III processor
face detection
manual mode
3" LCD screen
red eye correction
ISO 1600 for low light
scene modes
self-timer
captures video

Customer Reviews:

The Canon PowerShot SX110 IS is the successor to the SX100, a popular ultrazoom consumer digital camera. The SX110 IS offers a range of user control, from the fully automatic "Easy Mode" that will make novices comfortable with it, to shutter-priority, aperture priority and full manual to catch the interest of more advanced photographers. With the lower price tag than many bridge cameras (advancedultrazooms), the SX 110 IS seems aimed at those looking for a camera to learn on, allowing them more control as they desire it. Reviewers describe it as performing well, if not wonderfully, but mention that overall it is... read more.

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Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera

2009-02-07T04:55:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

4.7 Megapixel image sensor, 4416 x 3312 maximum resolution
28mm wide-angle lens
Canon DIGIC 4 image processor technology
5x optical zoom/ 4x digital zoom with lens-shift image stabilization
3" Purecolor II VGA LCD Preview Screen
Multiple camera shooting modes, various special camera effects, and red-eye reduction flash mode.
10-2 second delay self-timer
SDHC card slot for storage; compatibility with all SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Cards
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-7L; 400 shots with LCD on, 1000 shots with LCD off
Outputs: USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL video out, Monaural video out

Customer Reviews:

The Canon PowerShot G10 is a top of the line compact digital camera that takes professional quality 14.7 megapixel photos. Canon claims the camera is for advanced amateur photographers and has the ability to completely meet and exceed all their demands and needs. The Powershot G10 includes Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor designed to produce incredible motion detection and capture facial expression even during fast movement. The Powershot G10 camera features a high-powered 5x optical zoom with optical image stabilization combined with a 28mm wide-angle lens. The camera also includes a 3" Purecolor II VGA LCD preview display screen. The G10 also includes an SDHC slot for compatibility with all SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, and HC MMC Plus memory which... read more.

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Canon PowerShot SD880IS

2009-02-06T23:57:00.000-08:00

Technical Details:

Compact Digital Camera
10 Megapixel resolution
4X Optical Zoom
No Viewfinder
3" LCD Monitor
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
Normal, Fine and SuperFine Image Compression
Approx 420 Min Playback time
USB 2.0 High Speed (mini-B jack) interface

Customer Reviews:

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELHP has a compact design with specs directed towards the user with photographic creativity, utilizing a variety of shooting options and effects with a wide-angle 28mm lens. This model is a step above from the entry line models, equipped with 10 Megapixel resolution, and DIGIC 4 Image Processor focused on improving portrait and group shots. The 4X Optical and 4X Digital Zoom found on this camera is not the strongest Canon puts out in the PowerShot line up. The compact size does not allow for a viewfinder, however there is a 3” LCD monitor, along with a built-in flash that has a Red-Eye Reduction feature. Keeping this unit small and .... read more.

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