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NOVEMBER 18, 2008

Kingston DataTraveler 150
32 Gigabytes in a tiny package
I could wish that the color and design of the Kingston DataTraveler 150 USB drive was more sedate but I can complain about the storage size and function of this little thumb drive. I am not sure why its name ends in 150 when it is really delivering a 32 Gig or 64 Gig drive but who cares. It is another instance where electronics either get smaller or hold more. In this case the external is the usual size with more storage room packed inside. With a 5 year warrantee and a list price of $116.00 for the32 gig or $177.00 for the 64 gig this is a fairly good value. I did search the web and found pricing for the 32 gig version as low as $64.99 and the 64 Gig was as around $133.00. Prices like that make it even better
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NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Adobe Photoshop Elements 7
& Adobe Premiere Elements 7
A package for Photo and Video hobbyists
It seemed like just yesterday that I wrote an article on Adobe Photoshop Elements 6. I looked it up and it was December 6, 2007. My life is going by faster than I can live it. So here I am writing about the latest package duo: Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 and Adobe Premiere Elements 7. It makes sense to buy this two-pack as the two programs provide the photo/video hobbyist one source for working with their family history. Both are similar as far as layout and now can be linked with Photoshop.com the on-line version of Photoshop with a twist. Photoshop.com allows you to upload, store, and share you photos and some VIDEOS (AVIs) from these two applications.
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NOVEMBER 11, 2008

Sansa slotMusic Player
Simple to Use
I still have an old portable AM/FM Tape player recorder that I occasionally drag out during a hurricane ot just to play some old songs that I still have on tapes. No fuss no muss. Just stick the tape in and play it. Well The Sansa slotMusic MP3 Player is much like that. It is just a case with controls and a slot and a headset. Also comes with one AAA battery. Add some microSD cards with your favorite music and away you go. No need to connect to a computer, use a USB cable, or really know much about electronics.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Not cheap but Worth Every Penny
Being a proud Grandfather of a one year old boy I am always looking for ways to show the kid off. When I was given an opportunity to test www.pictureitpostage.com I could not resist. PictureItPostage™ is real US Postage created by Endicia™ (en-dee-shya), the leading distributor of Internet (PC) postage by volume in the United States. You just go to the www.pictureitpostage.com, read the instructions, and follow them. Of course you will need a photo and some way to charge the cost online. All photo stamps are checked so they do not contain photos that are outside the U.S. Postal Service guidelines. I assume you get what I mean.
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NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Casio EX-Z80 Digital Camera
A Tiny Camera but Very Usable
Casio’s EX-Z80, with 8.1 Megapixels, 3x optical zoom, is a little camera that does a decent job in a small package. The 2.6 inch LCD wide screen is clear and easy to view in most condition. Like many cameras the EX-Z80 Screen is very hard to see in sunny light. Photos are clear under most conditions. The 3X optical zoom plus (4X digital) is more than adequate for point-and-shoot cameras in this price range. The inclusion of a dedicated movie button on this and other Casio products makes shooting video simple.
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NOVEMBER 4, 2008

T-Mobile SGH-339 by Samsung
With Wi-Fi to Save You Minutes
When taking a first look this seemed to be a very basic phone. Under the hood are some features that bring the T-Mobile (SGH-339) beyond the basics. The Reddish colored case is a head turner. The ability to move from Wi-Fi and Mobile (cell) calling is intriguing and worked well in my tests. The extra cost for unlimited T-Mobile HotSpot@home are minimal at around $ 9.99 per month. The 1.3 MP camera takes the usual good photos in available lighting outdoors but did not fair well during low light situations. The flash does help inside but I saw very little improvement when taking outside low light shots. Video was on a par with most 1.3 cameras.
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Harry Skevington has been involved with computers since 1981. He has taught, written for, and provided support to, computer users since 1985. Information that will help consumers with buying decisions is more important than ever due to the current convergence of computers and other consumer products .
Harry attends CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas on assignment as a working press writer each year to find and write about emerging technology that seems to fit the needs of his readers.
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