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Samsung LN40A550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Category: HDTV - Date: May 13, 2009 - Time: 11:20 am

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This 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV is the perfect TV for all your entertainment needs. This television features some of the greatest technologies and it is encased in a stylish frame.

With this LCD TV you get a more realistic, sharper picture quality thanks to its 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It has great image display due to the new 5-millisecond pixel response time. Its response time is one of the quickest on the market. You will be amazed when  watching high speed action as this HDTV keeps up with every move on the screen without blurring.

Samsung’s LN40A550 offers 1080p resolution out of all HD inputs. Its multi-connectivity makes it easy to connect electronic devices to it. Readily accessible are 3 HDMI, 2 component video, 1 composite input, S-Video, PC input, and a Wiselink (USB 2.0) connection.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS 10MP Digital Camera

Category: Digital Cameras - Date: April 26, 2009 - Time: 11:30 am

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The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS has a lot of features: 10-megapixel resolution, 4X wide angle zoom, optical image stabilization, face detection (which recognizes faces in the frame and optimizes the autofocus accordingly) and a proportionally large 3.0-inch LCD screen.

Like many other Canon cameras, the PowerShot SD880 IS has an easy to hold ergonomic shape. Its dimensions are 3.69 x 2.24 x 0.93 inches and its weight is approximately 5.47 ounces. The camera has a typical control layout. The key buttons such as the on/off, zoom, and shutter switch sit on top. The print/share, playback, function, menu and display buttons are on the back. A large control dial wheel surrounds the function button.

The functions are all well placed in regard to ease of access. All you have to do is turn to the setting that best matches the scene you’re viewing through the lens to capture the perfect image. The PowerShot SD880 IS digital camera also has advanced auto presets so point-and-shoot is always available.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

T-Mobile G1 Phone

Category: Cell Phones - Date: April 13, 2009 - Time: 12:13 pm

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Measuring just 4.7 x 2.2 x 0.6 inches and weighing 5.6 ounces, the T-Mobile G1 offers many input methods in a tight package. The bottom of the G1 contains a green “Send” button, a Home button, a Trackball, a Menu button, a Back button, and a red “End” button. Sliding the G1 open reveals a comfortable little QWERTY keyboard. The sensitive touch screen gives you instant access to your information with a touch of the finger.

The e-mail, calendar, and contact functions on the G1 are all dependent on Google’s Web-based services. The G1’s Web browser is one of the best around. Like the iPhone’s, the G1 browser is based on WebKit.  It is easy to surf the web, watch YouTube videos and you can IM from anywhere.

Gmail, GoogleTalk, Google Calendar, even Google Maps are all easy to access and move between on the T-Mobile G1. There are additional e-mail applications that handle other non-Google mail accounts.  The G1 also has a music player and a 3-megapixel still camera. New applications to download are available through the Android Market.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

Compaq CQ2009F Desktop PC

Category: Desktops - Date: March 25, 2009 - Time: 12:41 pm

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The Compaq CQ2009F Desktop PC comes in the form of a mini-tower. That is where it gets its alias the “mini-Q.” The aim of the PC is to be a small size, small power usage, and small cost alternative.

This type of computer has been termed a Nettop, which is a mini desktop that can do basic computing tasks and is primarily used for browsing the Internet to access online applications. It can be a green choice as a second computer for a home. As Nettops are cheap and power-saving, they can also be an asset for business users.

The Compaq CQ2009f computer is installed with Windows XP Home Edition, 1.60GHz Intel Atom Processor 230 with 512KB L2 Cache, 1GB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM Memory, 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 64MB Dedicated Graphics Memory, SuperMulti DVD Burner,and 10/100 Base-T Network Interface.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder

Category: Camcorders - Date: March 11, 2009 - Time: 11:36 am

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MinoHD offers HD quality video from a compact camcorder. Flip MinoHD produces vibrant HD 720p (1280 x 720, 16:9 widescreen) video. The built-in FlipShare software allows for instant viewing, editing, and one-click emailing of your videos.

It is one of the smallest and lightest camcorders that remains easy and comfortable to shoot with. With dimensions of 3.94” x 1.97” x 0.63” (H x W x D) and weighing only 3.3 ounces the MinoHD puts the power of HD video in your pocket.

This 720p HD camcorder has 4GB built-in memory to record and store up to 60 minutes of video. The 2x digital zoom and all the controls are easy to operate given the 8 Touch-Sensitive Capacitive Buttons (Power, Play, Delete, Record and 4 way navigation). It features a large 1.5″ display screen as well.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

HP Mini 1140NR 10.2″ Vivienne Tam Edition

Category: Laptops - Date: February 23, 2009 - Time: 5:51 pm

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Featuring the peony-inspired design in the vivid shades of violet and sophisticated reds found throughout her Spring 2009 collection, this HP Mini coordinates perfectly with stunning Vivienne Tam pieces and adds polish to everyday wear. Vivienne Tam has become well known for creating beautiful clothes that appeal to all ages, ethnicities, and income levels. She has earned the reputation for offering a stylish and high-quality product while at the same time inviting the consumer to experience the inspiration behind it. A longstanding dedication to innovation and exotic imagery, Vivienne Tam is truly one of the world’s most passionate and symbolic designers in fashion today. The marriage of Vivienne Tam’s design with this fine HP Netbook is a relationship of fashion, power, and style. Add the HP 1140NR to your handbag or shoulder bag.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

Toshiba Satellite A305 Laptop

Category: Laptops - Date: February 17, 2009 - Time: 4:53 am

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Marked by a distinctive design including a high-gloss finish on the outside along with Toshiba innovation on the inside, the Toshiba Satellite A305 Laptop is aimed at helping consumers make the most of every day. Features like USB Sleep and Charge and a webcam with Toshiba Face Recognition help make these attractive yet affordable laptops easier to use. High definition displays plus rich virtual surround sound make the Toshiba Satellite A305 an excellent mobile entertainment center. Features include a 15.4″ LCD display, 2.0 GHz processor, 120GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM. This machine comes pre-installed with the Windows Vista Home Premium edition.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

Samsung 46″ LCD HDTV 1080p (LN46A650)

Category: HDTV - Date: February 2, 2009 - Time: 2:07 pm

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Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time andrich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 6 (A650) and Series 7 (A750) LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 6 and 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home. Series 7 takes networking and multimedia management to a whole new level. Consumers can easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side-mounted USB 2.0, turning their LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect their MP3 players for a dynamic audio experience.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

Searching For A Touchscreen Laptop

Category: Uncategorized - Date: January 31, 2009 - Time: 2:28 pm

Pebble is a search-based online shopping comparison site that has a Q&A forum integrated in each product results page so users can ask other users questions about a particular product and get an answer right away.

I wanted to buy a touch screen laptop, so I made a search and this is what I found: http://www.pebble.com/prodsearch/touchscreen-laptop.html. On that page I could compare price, read reviews and check out the specs for each one. The best part of the process was that I was able to comparison shop and find the best deal available at this moment for the one I wanted.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

Apple iPod iTouch 8GB (2nd Gen)

Category: MP3 Players - Date: January 22, 2009 - Time: 2:13 pm

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The iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies–including a Multi-Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics–and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. It comes in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB models with new volume controls and a built-in speaker. Play hours of music. Create a Genius Playlist of songs that go great together. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Browse YouTube videos. And shop the App Store for games and applications.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com