Is that woody in your pocket? Oh wait.. it’s a memory stick!
Ok - I just couldn’t help myself with that title. If you’ve always wanted someone to ask you that question then you might be interested in checking out the Oooms Wooden Memory Stick. That’s right folks - these are USB Memory Sticks houses inside real wooden enclosures. The sticks are available in sizes of 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB and measures approximately 2 x 2 x 10 cm. Now this is innovation folks 
[Check it out via Ubergizmo]
Here are some deals today - in no particular order.
1. It’s nearly baseball playoff season time. If you’re looking for some playoff tix, check out Stub Hub for some tix. Or you could check out tix for football season which is now in full effect.
2. Looking to purchase some bags? Check out these eBags promotions:
3. Get some cool downloads for your mobile phone at DADAmobile:
4. If you’re looking to do some grocery shopping, check out the following deals on PeaPod:
5. In case you didn’t realize it, I’m big on poker these days.. soooo to that end, check out these poker deals:
6. Looking for a new hobby? Check out these deals at HobbyTron.com:
7. Into gaming? Check out these deals at GameFly.com:
8. Looking for some Mac products? Check out the MacMall deals:
9. HP deals to consider:
10. Looking for a Sony product? Look at these deals:
11. Buy.com coupons and deals:
12. Lenovo Computer deals:
13. Kodak deals:
Verizon Wireless first US carrier to feature the Motorola KRZR
Verizon Wireless is the first US carrier to offer the new Motorola KRZR mobile phone - making it available on their website for $199.99 with a two year contract. The actual model in question is the KRZR K1m which Motorola announced back in July. Features of the K1m include:
One important note - the phone doesn’t come with a 2.5 mm headset jack but it does include a headset adapter in the packaging if you need one. So yes - the phone is available for $199.99 with a 2 year contract OR you can get it for $249.99 with a 1 year contract.
Acer also launched a new “Mobility At Work” notebook called the Aspire 5680. The new 5680 features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and comes with:
No word on price or availability as of yet.
SOHO folks - there’s a new Acer in town called the TravelMate 8210
Acer is targeting the Small Office Home Office folks with the introduction of the new TravelMate 8210 notebook. The 8210 features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor and features:
Talk wirelessly at your office with the BlueParrot B200 wireless Bluetooth headset
If you’re constantly on the phone in the office and you’re sick of the wired headsets out there - check out the newly announced BlueParrot B200 wireless Bluetooth Headset system and the B200 USB cord accessory. With this solution, users will now have a complete wireless headset platform for traditional PBX, IP Phone, and PC based communications.
For traditional desktops, the B200 base unit plugs right into the telephone handset or headset port and connects to the BlueParrot wireless headset. You’ll get up to 75 feet of wireless connectivity and a talk time of 6 hours. Standby time for the unit is 100 hours. Other features found with the B200 system include:
BlueParrot also has the B200 USB cord accessory which allows you to easily connect the B200 to a computer’s USB port which then enables usage with software based VoIP systems.
The VXI BlueParrot B200 is being sold for $199 while the BlueParrot B200 USB Cord accessory will sell for $59.99.
Start the countdown - Microsoft announces launch date and price for the Zune - Nov. 14th at $249.99
Let the countdown begin! Microsoft announced this morning that the new Zune player will be hitting the streets on November 14th for an estimated retail price of $249.99. As the company puts it, Zune will be “putting the scoail into digital music” with it’s Wi-Fi capabilities. The following posting is a reproduction of the posting found on ZuneSphere.com. Zune fans - rejoice for the date and price are now set. Let that countdown begin! Let’s go over the details of what we now know.
It’s all about the player..
Microsoft also released a ton of information about what will be coming with the player - both hardware and content. Let’s break it all down now.
When you purchase the Zune in November, the player itself will feature:
The player will come packaged with several preloaded content including the following:
Audio Tracks
Music Video
Film Shorts
Images
Now what about songs?
Along with the Zune player, Microsoft will be launching their new online music subscription service called the Zune Marketplace. The Marketplace will feature:
Anything else?
As most of you already know, Microsoft will also be launching several accessories and peripherals designed to enhance the Zune experience. Accessory prices will range from $19.99 to $99.99. Let’s go over the items.
First up - there are the new accessory packages or “packs”. These include:
You can also purchase accessories on an individual basis. These include the following:
Phew..
So that’s it for now folks. That’s a lot of information in a single press release by Microsoft actually. The table’s set now. We know what’s coming down the road finally and we know a bit more about the vision Microsoft is putting out. Yes - the Zune is all about sharing your music and connecting with others out there. However, what’s clear now is - The Zune is the next piece in the digital entertainment market that Microsoft intends to be a player in. Not only are they connecting people with each other via these digital devices such as the Xbox and the Zune but they’re also connecting their entire online marketplaces together into a single ecosystem. Consider the Microsoft Points system. What started as a way for people to purchase content on Xbox Live Marketplace has now also turned into an e-commerce system for te Zune Marketplace. It’s clear - we’re seeing a “Microsoft Marketplace” starting up with their own Microsoft currency (the Points system).
Imagine this - People flock to the Marketplace and everyone has online accounts there etc. Microsoft allows others to open businesses using the Points system and soon.. we have one huge thriving eco-system on the net connecting people with people and people with business and people with services. Aw heck - we’re connecting everything with everything!
Sounds a bit out there? Maybe.. but it’s clear Microsoft’s starting something big here.
[Check it out via ZuneSphere.com]
LG.Philips LCD comes out with world’s thinnest LCD panel for mobile phones
Be prepared for even thinner mobile phones down the road folks. LG.Philips LCD has announced that they’ve created the world’s thinnest TFT LCD panel measuring in at a mere 1.3 mm thick. The new panel, which includes the module, is 32 % slimmer than what is curently in use today for mobile phones. Current phones typically use LCD panels that measure between 1.9 mm to 2.9 mm thick. What’s even more interesting is the fact that the new LG.Philips LCD panel are thinner than even the latest OLED panels. The new LCD displays have a brightness of 400 nits and also use some patent pending structural technologies to ensure durability without the need for stainless steel plates.
A Shuttle SFF with Core 2 Duo support - NICE right? Maybe not
After all these years, Shuttle is still the undeniable leader in the small form factor PC market. Why? They keep pumping out products that support the very latest in PC technology. Case in point - the new Shuttle XPC SD37P2 which brings Core 2 Duo support to the SFF platform. This XPC features:
Yet despite supporting the new Core 2 Duo processor, does the SD37P2 live up to Shuttle expectations? Here’s ExtremeTech’s verdict on the new system (and it isn’t very good unfortunately):
Shuttle’s first attempt at an XPC cube for Core 2 Duo falls short, offering only a pair of PCIe X8 expansion slots and USB ports that don’t connect correctly. We expect more for out of Shuttle at this price. If you want a great gaming XPC, the AMD-based SN27P2 is the way to go.
Well.. the nice thing is - you know Shuttle will get right back on the saddle again and come out with a better product down the road.
Plantronics Discovery 645 Review
If you’re gonna wear a Bluetooth headset, you might as well get one that looks cool right? Well check out the Plantronics Discovery 645 Ultimate DSP Bluetooth headset. This sleek device employs digital signal processing to reduce background noise for improved sound quality. Plantronics includes a pocket charger device which utilizes a AAA battery to charge the headset between calls so you don’t need an AC outlet to charge that headset (although you will need a AAA battery with power). The headset weighs 1/3rd of an ounce and comes with customizable gel ear tips for comfortable wearing. The retail price for this headset is $169.95. PC Magazine reviewed the headset and found the following verdict:
This is one slick Bluetooth headset, with clever extras and an abundance of style. It’s particularly good for frequent callers who don’t want to wear an earpiece all day.
Krunker.com logo designed by Lydia Chung. Based on the original design downloaded from WPThemes.Info. Krunker.com is a division of Krunker Media.
