Usually whenever I see a Bluetooth headset I can't help but think, "ugh, that's so ugly!" Thankfully Korea has been busy whipping up some chic pink headsets that are sure to be mistaken for cute MP3 players. Brought to you by AVING, the BHP-012 Bluetooth headset from Pionstep offers 20 hours of talk time, 16 hours of audio playback and 250 hours of standby time. Each works with Bluetooth-enabled PCs and and supports enhanced bass and treble for quality output. Currently only available in Korea, but most likely will make their way to the U.S. in due time. via Gizmodiva
A recent study showed that 42 percent of PC users neglect to defragment their computers. Vizu, the company that administered the poll, reminds us that failure to conduct routine computer maintenance can adversely affect system performance for both home and enterprise users, slowing operations such as bootup, file retrieval, Web browsing, backups, and anti-virus and spyware scans as well as contributing to system crashes. What worries me, is the fact that nearly 16 percent of those who answered the poll said they had "no idea" what disk defragmentation is, while more than 26 precent said they never defrag their machines.
For the record, defragmentation is a process that reduces the amount of fragmentation in file systems. Your Windows computer comes with a program that will defragment your hard disk and reunites all the broken data into large blocks. Gathering all the free space on the hard disk into one block makes data retrieval faster and easier for the computer. For help defragging your computer check out the Microsoft guide. Source
Bathroom gadgets are so much fun, especially when you can take them in the shower! Here's another waterproof device that is sure to be a hit with gadget gurus. Featured on 7 Gadgets, this 8-Inch LCD Screen by Sharp comes with 640x480 resolution, an audio/video input for any kind of media source, and a waterproof remote. I can totally picture myself using it to watch all my favorite TV shows and movies while taking a bath. These LCD screens are priced around $240.
I love internet radio and music sharing websites but only use either when I'm sitting at my computer. I also happen to love listening to music and talk shows from around the world, but haven't been able to commit to the monthly satellite radio fees. Enter the Tangent Quattro WiFi Alarm Radio, which links to any wireless network and gives you access to more than 6,000 radio stations from around the world. I love it because it's small and portable and you don't have to turn on your computer or pay any subscription fees. I got to check out the device when the Firebox people came to San Francisco a few weeks ago and loved the fact that it also features an alarm clock, can stream music from your pc and can connect to your mp3 player.
The radio comes in black and walnut and costs $299.95. It requires broadband internet connection and wireless router, as it acquires internet radio from the router.
If you are a fan of bling bling MP3 players, you've probably seen the $10,000 iPod Shuffle dipped in gold. This $20,000 gold and diamond encrusted player doubles the luxury (and insanity) factor by adding more bling to a $79 device. Just a reminder folks, the shuffle can hold about 240 songs, which means you'd be paying about $84 a song. Smart move, smart move. Source: Engadget
While most of us have switched to digital cameras we all have boxes and photo albums lingering in our closet and under our bed. It can be daunting to even consider scanning all your pictures, but it's certainly worth it. Why you wonder?
Protection - Scanning your photos will allow you to protect your precious memories from fire, flood and forgetfulness. For many of us, pictures of the baby’s first steps, your parents’ wedding, or that fun-filled trip you took to Maui as a child, are so irreplaceable that they’re the first things we think of taking when faced with the threat of natural disaster.
Save them from the abyss - Preserve old photos that have withstood the test of time before they crumble or become discolored.
Sharing is caring - Sharing your photos with family and friends is much easier when they're digital. You can share photo albums though services like KODAK “EasyShare’ gallery, Flickr or even your TeamSugar album.
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