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The Garmin nüvi 360 is a portable GPS unit. This is one of the lowest priced units where you can get portability, 2D and 3D maps, voice directions, Bluetooth capability, and optional traffic update capabilities.

At 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87 inches and 5.1 ounces, the Garmin nüvi 360 is highly portable. The 2.8 X 2.1 inch touch-screen is large enough to clearly display map information. Garmin’s GPS devices come preloaded with the latest maps and over 6 million points of interest. The unit has built-in Bluetooth, letting it act as a hands-free unit when paired with a Bluetooth enabled cellphone.

Garmin nüvi 360 GPS Navigator is a compact and versatile unit. It can also function as an MP3 player, an audiobook player, a JPEG picture viewer, a world clock with time zones, a currency converter, and more. The unit’s USB port can be used for updating or loading new data. You can also add data using the unit’s SD memory card expansion slot.

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The third-generation Shuffle is half the size of the previous model. This iPod is tiny, about the size of a AA battery. It is small, yet it has 4 GB capacity which can store about 1,000 songs.

Compact and sleek is the design of Apple’s new Shuffle. There are no controls on the actual unit, as the Shuffle includes new earphones that act as the remote. With the press of a button you can play, pause, adjust volume, switch playlists and now hear information.

Thanks to new “VoiceOver” technology, the Shuffle has the ability to speak the song title, artist, and playlist names. The Shuffle also has an extended battery life of 10 hours. It comes with a short USB cable used for syncing and charging.

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A netbook is an ultra portable computer. Mini-laptops, as they are also marketed as, are specifiacally designed to have lower performance capabilities than a laptop computer. The upside is lower power consumption, low weight, and significantly lower cost. A netbook specializes in mobility and the Web.

The latest model in ASUS’s landmark Eee PC line features offers even more options for users. It is powered by a 1.66 Ghz Intel Atom N280 processor for better performance at only 2.5 watts of power. That low power usage is part of the reason the battery will last 9.5 hours. The built in high speed 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity and exclusive 10 GB of file-encrypted Eee Online Storage makes it ideal for traveling.

The Eee PC 1000HE is built using sturdy plastic that provides rigidity and strength. The 10-inch display is part of its 3.2 pound lightweight chassis. It has 3 USB ports, a VGA port, 2 Audio input/output ports, 1 RJ-45 port, and an SD card slot.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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