Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

July 2nd, 2009 admin 13 comments

Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin’s nüvi 260 combines the thinprofile and attractive price point of other nüvi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names. As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface.Which nüv (more…)

Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

July 2nd, 2009 admin 13 comments

Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

–March 24, 2008
Samsung’s 550 Series is a perfect way to step up to Full HD 1080p resolution. A fast 5 ms response rate produces smooth-motion scenes for sports and action movies, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 makes for deep blacks and crisp lines (15,000:1 in 32-inch and 37-inch models). Superb connectivity and networking with a USB port and 3 HDMI 1.3 ports with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) means these HDTVs play well with all of your other electronics. Easily en (more…)

Garmin nüvi 250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Silver)

July 1st, 2009 admin 13 comments

Garmin nüvi 250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Silver)

Simple navigation at an affordable price–that’s nüvi 250. This entry-level Personal Travel Assistant comes with preloaded maps for North America, including all of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. For added flexibility, choose nüvi 270 with preloaded maps for both continents or save more with nüvi 200 which offers less map coverage at a lower price. Like all nüvi 200-series members, the 250 features an easy-to-use colorful touchscreen and ultra-slim design–perfect for every (more…)

Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

June 30th, 2009 admin 13 comments

Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin’s nüvi 260W combines the thin profile and attractive price point of other nüvi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names and a wide screen that lets you see more of what’s around you as you drive. Garmin’s line on the device is that, “the nüvi 260W gives consumers the most sought-after navigation features, while eliminating many of the premium add-ons. The result is a PND that simply gets you from point A to point B – reliably, efficiently, and with style.” As (more…)

Digital Video and HDTV Algorithms and Interfaces (Kindle Edition)

June 30th, 2009 admin 13 comments

Digital Video and HDTV Algorithms and Interfaces

Rapidly evolving computer and communications technologies have achieved data transmission rates and data storage capacities high enough for digital video. But video involves much more than just pushing bits! Achieving the best possible image quality, accurate color, and smooth motion requires understanding many aspects of image acquisition, coding, processing, and display that are outside the usual realm of computer graphics. At the same time, video system designers are facing new dem (more…)

Garmin nüvi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

June 29th, 2009 admin 13 comments

Garmin nüvi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Navigate both North America and Europe without loading more maps with the affordable nüvi 270. This entry-level Personal Travel Assistant makes traveling so simple. For even more mapping options, nüvi 250 and nüvi 200 offer less map coverage at a lower price. Like all nüvi 200-series members, the 270 features an easy-to-use colorful touchscreen and ultra-slim design–perfect for everyday navigation. The nüvi 270 comes preloaded with maps for North America and Europe, and fea (more…)

Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor

June 28th, 2009 admin 13 comments

Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor

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Just when you thought Garmin had cornered the market on powerful, affordable, and effective wrist-mounted GPS devices, here comes the Forerunner 305. The release of this device is a major achievement from a design and technology perspective. This isn’t just marketing-speak; the Forerunner 305 is the most accurate, most reliable wrist-mounted performance and GPS tracking tool we’ve ever tested. Yes, it’s that good. While no device this compact can do everything (yet), the 305 (more…)

HDTV For Dummies (For Dummies ) (Paperback)

June 28th, 2009 admin 11 comments

HDTV For Dummies (For Dummies )

If you love movies, TV, and video games, then you’ve probably thought seriously about investing in a high-definition television set, otherwise known as HDTV. But before you run to your nearest electronic goods store, you should know what you’re investing your hard-earned money in, which TV set is good for you, and other things that will optimize your viewing pleasure. HDTV for Dummies shows you everything you need to know about buying the right equipment, setting it up, (more…)

Toshiba 26AV502U 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

June 26th, 2009 admin 13 comments

Toshiba 26AV502U 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

720p HD LCD TV

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Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

June 25th, 2009 admin 13 comments

Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

—-June 3, 2008
Garmin’s nüvi 255W improvesupon its 200-series predecessors by adding top-of-the-line features such as FM traffic updates or MSN Direct content to an entry-level line. But Garmin is also introducing some significant improvements with this new series, like a predictive technology that provides faster satellite lock, a redesigned screen with more information, terrain maps, and an exciting new photo navigation feature. The 255W adds complete maps for North America an (more…)