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by Edwin - on June 29th, 2012

If you are in the market for a widescreen TV, then you might want to hold your horses off from the next big name purchase from a more established brand name from Europe or Japan, but look towards one of the more recent newcomers to the scene ? which would be Vizio. Just what does Vizio has in mind for the masses this time around? We are talking about the Vizio XVT Series Cinemawide LED Smart TV with Theater 3D that is their first 21:9 ultra-widescreen TV which has been available in the US.

Basically, this groundbreaking TV enables movie buffs to experience the latest Hollywood blockbusters without being distracted by the now all pervasive black bars that are located at both top and bottom of the picture. I suppose some of us are now even too used to it that we do not notice both black bars any more, but then again, with the Vizio XVT Series Cinemawide LED Smart TV with Theater 3D doing away with those black bars, you are might just be blown away by what you see.

The 21:9 Cinemawide screen that comes with this LED TV is definitely wider compared to the standard 16:9 screen which is what the majority of HDTVs out there offer, making it accommodate perfectly the 2.35:1 aspect ratio that is used for most major Hollywood films. In other words, there would not be any more black bars left to view. Not only that, a resolution count of 2560 x 1080p alongside Edge Lit Razor LED technology ensures you enjoy breathtaking HD at a higher resolution compared to standard issue 1920 x 1080 resolution. There is also a Smart Dimming feature that paves the way for a brilliant picture with outstanding contrast and detail, not to mention the integration of SRS StudioSound HD that makes this TV?s rich surround sound as immersive as the picture.

The XVT Series Cinemawide HDTV will also come with Vizio?s award-winning Theater 3D technology, delivering flicker-free 3D which is clear, crisp and up to two times brighter compared to conventional 3DTVs, letting you enjoy a vibrant cinema-quality 3D experience. There are also Vizio Internet Apps to keep you occupied, where this key component ensures you get to enjoy endless entertainment options courtesy of thousands of streaming movies, TV shows, and songs that are pulled straight from the Internet.

The asking price? We are looking at $2,799 for each purchase, although for a limited time only, it will be released at an introductory price point of $2,499.

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Google Nexus Q Social Streaming Media Player

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From Google, comes the ?world?s first social streaming media player?, the Nexus Q�. �At 4.6? (116mm) �and 2 pounds (923gr), the player runs Android 4.0 (ICS) and comes with its own 25W amplifier for external speakers, or it can be interfaced with your home entertainment system. WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC are standard, as well as a number of input and output ports. The Nexus Q streams movies, music and YouTube from the cloud. Using an Android app, multiple users can add items to a ?social playlist? and can also change the playlist order. �Luckily, you can also lock guest mode off as well.

Available�for preorder from the Google Play Store for $299.

Tagged as: Android media player, Media player, Streaming

You?ll Be Able to Make Full-Color Holograms with the New Kit from Litiholo

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by Janet Cloninger on June 29, 2012 � 0 comments

in Geek Toys, News

Last year, we told you about a DIY hologram kit that came with everything you needed to make your own hologram.� That kit came with a hologram-quality laser diode, Litiholo RRT20 holographic film that requires no chemicals and no development process, laser-cut laser mount, and laser plate mount, but you could only make red holograms with it.� Now, Litiholo has turned to Kickstarter to fund a new version of this kit that allows you to make full-color holograms.� The DIY Full-Color Hologram Kit from Litiholo will add green and blue lasers, and will contain enough film to make 20 holograms.� A minimum early-bird pledge of $185 is required to earn one of these new kits; after those are gone, a pledge of $235 is required for the new kit.� There are still 27 days in the funding period, so you have time to act if you?d like to make holograms in your own home or classroom.

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Samsung GT-B9120 Price Specs

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Samsung GT-B9120 Price Specs - Gadget Smartphone will return the latest information from the Samsung mobile phones which is a flip smartphone with code GT-B9120 is equipped with Android a dual-touchscreen SAMOLED with 1GB RAM and Dual-Core Processor 1.2GHz Snapdragon. quite unique and truly a world first, that the greatness of Samsung mobile phones are always presenting something new as a breakthrough in the emerging world of mobile phones today.

Samsung GT-B9120

To more fully know what the specifications offered on the Samsung GT-B9120, you can listen here gadgetauto.com.

Samsung GT-B9120 Specifications

Touch screen SAMOLED of 3.5 inches
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels
Processor 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon MSM8260 Qualcomm
1GB RAM
Internal memory 16GB
HSPA
WiFi
GPS
Bluetooth
Camera 5 MP rear
Camera 1.3 MP front

Samsung GT-B9120 will be available first in China through China Unicom operator. Not yet known what price will be offered by China Unicom for Samsung GT-B9120, but when we think might be the Samsung GT-B9120 will be provided with an estimated price of about $ 597, even so the price will drift down in price we expected, we wait just when the launch arrived later.

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Friday 29 June 2012

HTC One V heads to Virgin Mobile USA

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By Conner Flynn on Friday 29th June 2012 3:53 pm in Mobile Phones

Virgin Mobile USA has announced that they will be bringing the HTC One V to the U.S. The HTC One V is for the everyday working man and will offer everything you want, without sacrificing performance and looks. It will cost you $199.99 with a 2-year contract.

The HTC One V features a camera with HTC ImageSense which is supposed to deliver improvements to all parts of the camera, including the lens, sensor and software. The enhancements will work together to deliver fast image capture and beautiful photos even under conditions that are usually not photo friendly.

There?s also Video Pic which allows you to shoot still images while recording 720p HD video simultaneously. It has some decent features for the price. You also get Beats by Dr. Dre Audio, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 3.7? display, a 1GHz processor, and a 5-megapixel camera.

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GameStop Launches Pre-Orders for Google Nexus 7 Tablet with Trade-In Bonus

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By Shane McGlaun on Friday 29th June 2012 2:42 pm in Android, Tablets

GameStop Launches Pre-Orders for Google Nexus 7 Tablet with Trade-In Bonus

GameStop has announced that as of today it is accepting trades and taking pre-orders towards the Google Nexus 7 tablet with 16 GB of storage. The tablet was announced this week at the Google I/O developer conference and will launch in the middle of July. The tablet will sell for $249.

Starting today, customers will be able to pre-order the Nexus 7 at all US GameStop locations. The company is also offering a 30% bonus trade-in on all items traded towards the pre-order of the Nexus 7. That means you?ll get 30% extra in trade-in cash toward your new Google tablet.

The extra 30% trade bonus is good on video game hardware, software, and accessories as well as any Apple gadgets and eligible Android tablets. This sounds like a great way to get rid of all your old gadgets and get yourself what may be one of the best Android tablets out there.

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RIM Delays BlackBerry 10 Until 2013, Lays Off 5,000 Staff

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By Roland Hutchinson on Friday 29th June 2012 12:45 pm in Mobile Phones, Technology News

RIM Delays BlackBerry 10 Until 2013, Lays Off 5,000 Staff

RIM?s new mobile OS was supposed to launch before the end of the year, and now RIM has announced that they are delaying the launch of BlackBerry 10 until 2013.

RIM announced its latest financial results with a net financial loss of $192 million in the last quarter, they have decided to lay off 5,000 staff as well as delaying the launch of BlackBerry 10.

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?RIM?s development teams are relentlessly focussed on ensuring the quality and reliability of the platform and I will not compromise the product by delivering it before it is ready. I am confident that the first BlackBerry 10 smartphones will provide a ground-breaking next generation smartphone user experience,? said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO. ?We are encouraged by the traction that the BlackBerry 10 platform is gaining with application developers and content partners following the successful BlackBerry Jam sessions that we have held around the world since the beginning of May. Similarly, the reception of the BlackBerry 10 platform by our key carrier partners has been very positive and they are looking forward to going to market with BlackBerry 10 smartphones in the first quarter of calendar 2013.?

RIM obviously want to make sure that their BlackBerry 10 OS is ready before it is launched, so we guess we will have to wait until next year to seethe first BlackBerry 10 devices.

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Add Filters to Canon, Fuji, or Olympus Cameras with a Lensmate Adapter

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by Ian Lim on June 28, 2012 � 0 comments

in Digital Cameras and Gear, News

In 2002 I purchased a Canon G2, considered at the time to be one of the best prosumer cameras around. At the time the camera cost me around $1200AU, and as an optional extra, Canon offered a lens surround which would allow you to run filters on it. �Not only was it expensive, but it was made from cheap �black plastic that didn?t even match the champagne camera. After much research I found Lensmate, a small niche company that was making CNC machined aluminum versions that not only matched the colour, but looked a heck of a lot classier.

Well I?m glad to say that Lensmate is still in business. �Currently they support accessories for the �Canon G1X, �SX series,�latest�G series (successors�to my old G2) and S series, �Fuji X10/X100 or Olympus XZ-1. So if you own one of the above cameras and you?ve been considering a filter adapter for running a CPL, close up kit, or even quick change filter systems, then it might well be worth a visit.

Tagged as: camera filter, Digital camera accessory

Thursday 28 June 2012

Everything You Need to Know About Verizon Share Everything Plans

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Verizon?s new Share Everything plans are now available for new and existing customers. The Verizon Share Data plans shift the focus from a shared pool of minutes to a shared pool of data.

Verizon is the first major carrier to roll out shared data plans, but AT&T is reportedly working on a similar offering that may launch later this year.

The Verizon Share Everything plan offers an attractive set of features and prices, but it isn?t the best plan for every user. Check out our guide to Verizon Share Everything Plans to learn what?s new and how to figure out if the switch is right for you.

What?s New?

The new Share Everything plan offers a number of changes to the traditional cell phone plan, focusing on shared data and unlimited minutes. The new plans allow families to share data with up to 10 devices, the old cap was 5 devices.

The video below shows many of the new Share Everything plan features.

Verizon Share Everything Plan Features:

Unlimited Voice
Unlimited Messaging
Shared Data Plans
Mobile Hotspot Included
Tablets and hotspots share data

If you have multiple smartphones, and rely on Mobile hotspot features, the new plans will offer the most savings.

Verizon Share Everything Data Plan Prices

The new plan pricing can be a bit tough to understand after all the attention Verizon and carriers have placed on minutes and messages over the years.

Base price for each line is as follows.

Smartphones are $40
Flip phones are $30
Tablets including the iPad are $10
MiFi, USB Modem and Netbooks are $20

The big difference is the size of the data plan. While there is no unlimited option, this data is shared among all devices.

1GB ? $50
2GB ? $60
4GB ? $70
6GB ? $80
8GB ? $90
10GB ? $100
12GB ? $110
14GB ? $120
16GB ? $130
18GB ? $140
20GB ? $150
Overage is billed at $15 per 1GB.

The data fee is charged once per plan, instead of once per device like the data plans used to be charged. This is where families with many smartphones will see the biggest savings.

There is no contract extension to upgrade to the new Share Everything plans. Once you upgrade to the new plan there is no going back to the old style plans.

Not Forced to Upgrade

Upgrading to the new Share Everything is not mandatory, and while Verizon hopes it is an easy way to take the unlimited data plans away from many users, plans users will lose the next time they upgrade to a phone at a discounted rate.

Users who choose to upgrade to the Share Everything plans will see the following warning;

You currently have an Unlimited Data package on one or more lines on your account. The Unlimited Data package is no longer available. To continue, please select a new Data Option for all of the lines on your plan. You will not be able to go back to your current Unlimited Data package

Read:�Data is Not Data is Not Data on Verizon?s New Shared Data Plans

These users should stick with the current plans and budget for buying a new phone at full retail to keep the unlimited data plans long-term.

Save Money

The new plans offer a big opportunity for savings, but not every customer will see the savings.

Verizon offers a Share Everything calculator to help users see what their cell phone bill will be on the new plan. Existing Verizon customers can start the switch to Share Everything plans and compare the plan with their current bill at Verizon Wireless. The compare option includes any existing discounts.

Currently my family plan will be about the same on the new Share Everything plan, though all of our phones will now come with unlimited minutes, messaging and mobile hotspot feature.

The real savings are found when I factor in the cost of upgrading our last flip phone to a smartphone, which was on the way in July. The new Share Everything plans allow us to add this smartphone without adding another $30 data plan, saving an extra $20 a month ($30 data plan ? $10 line charge).

Because 3 of the 5 smartphones on our plan use very little data we will be able to share a 4GB or 6GB data plan between the 5 lines, to keep savings down further, all without the need to worry about minutes used. Verizon offers an easy way to view usage details for current customers, but the usage details are not available for all accounts at this time.

The added minutes and ability to use our phones as mobile hotspots dramatically increase the value of these plans for my family, even if they don?t represent a further reduction in our monthly phone bill.

Are you switching over to the new Share Everything plans? If so how much will you save?

Tags: Data Plans, shared data, verizon, Verizon Share Everything, verizon wireless

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Home Cellulite Smoother

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by Edwin - on June 28th, 2012

I don?t know about you, but the general rule of thumb is this ? ladies seem to take more pride in their physical looks than us men. We?re more utilitarian, wearing whatever we can grab at the moment before heading out for a social event without thinking too much about whether our turtleneck and jeans are suitable or not. The ladies? They?ve practically got an entire thesis down pat on what to wear for a particular event. Well, one thing?s for sure ? they are also more concerned about the scourge known as cellulite, especially around the thigh area. This is where the $1,500 Home Cellulite Smoother comes into play, although I am not quite sure whether it is worth your time (and especially money) in checking it out.

How do you verify the effectiveness of a device like this? It is said to be able to smoothen and tighten dimpled skin caused by cellulite in a safe and painless manner. Taking over 20 years of engineering research, the Home Cellulite Smoother was developed in France, and sports motorized rollers that rely on gentle suction and massaging pulsations in order to stimulate fat metabolism. Each purchase comes with five treatment heads, cleaning wipes, and 20 replacement filters to get you started right out of the box.

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Smartphone Controlled Foam Fighters

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by Edwin - on June 27th, 2012

So you have more or less tried just about any and every kind of game on your smartphone device, and are looking for a new experience? Enter the $9.99 Smartphone Controlled Foam Fighters, where it turns the virtual world into the real one, at least with some creativity and imagination on your part. Basically, this purchase will let you fly a fighter plane from the World War II era, and you are able to embark on missions such as intense dog fights, bombing runs, formation flying, as well as escorting different units of soldiers. You can opt to be part of the Axis or Allied groups, and with another 8 of your friends over a local Wi-Fi connection, there is plenty of fun and mayhem to be had.

Each plane will unlock different campaigns, and you can pick up points along the way to install upgrades to your planes ? with what else but different weapons, of course! The app can be downloaded from the Android and Apple App Stores.

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