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The new Apple iPod Classic is now available at a lower price. It is a great value considering all the improvements and the large memory of 160 GB.

The iPod’s outer design remains the same sleek and compact case as previous versions. Its dimensions are 2.4 x 0.4 x 4.1 inches and weighs 5 ounces only. Internally there are improvements to the audio quality, a brighter screen, and also the battery life.

Easily store and access thousands of songs, and pictures, and videos on the iPod Classic. In disk mode, you can use the device as an external storage device to store as many files as you need. The newest iPod Classic may look the same, but it now has more space and a better price.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

The LC19SB27UT is a 19-inch high definition liquid crystal display television from Sharp Electronics.

LCD technology has made flat panel TVs very common today. Their benefits include that LCDs are very energy efficient electronic equipment and that LCD TVs are good for viewing in brightly lit rooms. This television has a bright widescreen display with a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.

The TV has an HDMI input digital connection, it is capable of transmitting high-definition video and high-resolution audio over a single cable. This TV also has a PC input to turn the TV into a PC monitor

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The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is a 12.1 Megapixel resolution super zoom digital camera. This Cannon model extends the capabilities of the PowerShot series into the range of an SLR type camera. This camera is ideal for photographersthat want more control over images, but  are not quite ready for a full digital SLR camera.

The SX20 IS has a 20x Optical Zoom lens with a focal length of 5.0-100mm (35mm equivalent zoom range of 28-560mm). You can also record video in high definition (1280 x 720 pixels) with stereo sound. It has full manual control of most settings.

The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS features Smart AUTO mode, it selects an appropriate setting from 22 specially defined settings making it easier to use on the go. Other features include a 2.5 inch LCD screen and AA battery power for convenience.

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This distinctive netbook by Dell has a bright 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display. You also get a 1.6GHz Intel Z530 Atom Processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.

It would be hard to make the netbook much smaller without shrinking the keyboard. Given its compact size, the keyboard and touchpad do not feel too small and cramped. The keyboard is laid out from one end of the chassis to the other to maximize the keyboard size.  The touchpad has integrated mouse buttons to keep the Inspiron Mini 10’s touchpad large at 3.0 x 1.4 inches.

The Inspiron Mini 10 is a solid netbook with some nice extras. It comes with standard built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and an integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam. It also comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows Windows 7 Starter operating system. You’ll also be able to watch your favorite TV shows on it.

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The new feature in portable vehicle gps units is the widescreen display. The “W” models are the widescreen units. The larger horizontal screen makes it easier to enter destinations on the touchscreen keypad. The wider screen also lets more information be displayed.

The Garmin nüvi 285WT has a 4.3-inch widescreen touch display. The screen display is bright enough to view map details, driving directions, and even photos. Garmin units are preloaded with detailed 2D and 3D City Navigator NT street maps, with over 6 million points of interest. This unit has voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names. It also features Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free calling.

This model, the 285WT, includes an additional component. The “T” refers to the traffic receiver. The traffic receiver provides traffic data from NAVTEQ Traffic, a real-time traffic services provider with no monthly fees or maintenance costs.

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Apple’s iMac remains a competitive choice for all in one desktop computers users. This is partly due to its stable operating system, the Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, and the handy iLife ‘09 software included.

The iMac is a 21.5 inch LED-backlit screen at a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio and 1920×1080 HD resolution. Inside you will find a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of memory (supports up to 16GB), and a 500GB hard drive.

This 21.5 inch model also features improved graphics with the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor. It also has an 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW) and a built-in iSight camera for video chatting. The MB950LL/A has four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one Mini DisplayPort video output. iMacs now come with a wireless keyboard and Apple’s new multi-touch Magic Mouse.

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Available in silver, blue, or red, the Canon FS200 is a solid choice among similar priced camcorders. It’s among the most affordable ways to get stunning video. It is also small, measuring only 2.2 X 2.3 X 4.8 inches and weighing 7.9 ounces. It is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.

This 680k-pixel resolution camcorder features a Canon 41x Advanced Zoom and DIGIC DV II Image Processor for vivid images quality at any range. The FS200 can easily record movies and photos, there is a Dual Shot option that lets you capture both types of images in the same mode. You record all directly to a removable SDHC memory card.

Overall, the FS200 is simple to operate. A five-way joystick and a row of large buttons sit next to the 2.7-inch LCD. This allows the user to readily control basic functions or advance controls such as focus or exposure.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

Having a true prepaid (pay-as-you-go) service from a well known provider like AT&T appeals to a wide audience. The AT&T GoPhone wireless plan lets you pay in advance for the service minutes you need. In addition, the rollover balance feature lets you carry over your unused account balance when you purchase refill minutes before your balance expires.

The LG Neon GT365 messaging phone features a 2.4 inch LCD touch screen and a slide-out keyboard. This phone has Bluetooth wirelss connectivity, a digital audio player (MP3, AAC/AAC+, and WMA files), and a 2-megapixel camera with video capture. The phone comes with 14 MB internal memory, which is expandable via optional microSD memory cards (up to 4 GB in size). The LG Neon GT365’s battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time and up to 244 hours (10+ days) of standby time.

An EXTRA $50 GoPhone airtime credit is currently available on this phone.

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Televisions with 720p resolution offer significant value compared to the higher resolution 1080p. Most high-def broadcast are actually done in 720p. Games for the Xbox 360 and PS3 are also commonly in 720p resolution. True 1080p resolution is only routinely available from Blu-ray discs. Realistically, the difference betweet 720p and 1080p output begins to be noticeable only in larger screens (45-50-inch or larger screens), or if you sit close to the screen(closer than 1.5 times the diagonal measurement).

The Samsung LN32B360 represents a great way to get a LCD HDTV at a very affordable price. The 32 inch screen offers crisp, clear 720p resolution. At this screen size 1080p is hardly necessary or even detectable. What is noticable is the 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, it ensures vivid colors and deep, dark blacks. The easy to navigate menu offers numerous ways to adjust the images.

The back panel includes two HDMI, one component-video, one VGA-style PC, one AV input with only composite video, and one RF input, along with optical digital and analog stereo audio outputs. You will get superb picture quality from a flat panel high definition television at an affordable price with the LN32B360.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

Hewlett-Packard has been consistently offering good value notebooks under the Compaq brand. These notebooks don’t skimp on basic performance and features. The Compaq Presario CQ61-410us is a competivtively priced notebook system that offers good features for productivity and entertainment.

The Presario CQ61 is a 15.6″ diagonal  widescreen laptop. It is powered by 2.10GHz AMD Sempron M120 processor. It has 2GB DDR2 System Memory, which is an average amount (it is expandable to 4 GB). The 250GB hard drive is small to keep the notebook priced low. An external storage device is a convenient supplement for additional space.

The Presario Q61 comes with an ATI Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics, LightScribe DVD burner and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. These features will suffice most users’ needs.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com