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We all love the 15 megapixel HD cameras and HD Camcorders, but man do those pics and hd videos take up alot of memory. Now you can upgrade your SD memory cards for so cheap. The Transend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card can be picked up for less than $40!

The Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card is the highest class of SD memory card available assuring the highest quality of pictures and video and quickest speeds between transfer to your computer. Some cameras require a high speed card to be able to record video smoothly or capture multiple still photographs in rapid succession.

Approximate numbers of pictures that this 16 GB card can hold of an 8 megapixel camera is 4192 and 3264 pictures of a 10 megapixel camera. Thats amazing! No more worrying about having to clear off the card and transfer the pics to your computer so often

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You cant give or get much of a better gift then the newest version of the Apple Ipod Touch! Its truly amazing all that you can do on it! Some of the features include itunes, widescreen movie viewing, photo sharing, web browsing, traffic information, youtube, wireless and bluetooth, and thousands and thousands of different applications that do just about anything

The Apple iPod touch also has a 3.5-inch widescreen Multi-Touch display with 480 x 320 pixel resolution, and comes in three versions 8GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB versions.

Apple iPod touch 8 GB - 8 GB capacity for 1,750 songs, 10,000 photos, or 10 hours of video

Apple iPod touch 32 GB - 32 GB capacity for 7,000 songs, 40,000 photos, or 40 hours of video

Apple iPod touch 64 GB - 64 GB capacity for 14,000 songs, 90,000 photos, or 80 hours of video

Great deal on the Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player which combines high quality images with enhanced networking functions! The Panasonic DMP-BD60 includes an SD Memory card slot and USB slot, making it easy for the consumer to view and share both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format.

In order to produce the ultimate picture quality, the Panasonic’s DMP-BD60 Blu-ray players employs high precision 4:4:4 signal technology, which working in tandem with PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the horizontal direction, to compliment vertical direction processing. P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) is another technology that contributes to the superior picture quality of the Blu-ray players. P4HD processes more than 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimal processing to every pixel.

Panasonic’s Blu-ray players further utilize 16-level motion detection to categorize the image motion of each pixel into one of 16 levels; diagonal processing to detect diagonals and correct the pixels accordingly; 1080p up-conversion to up-convert content recorded in the 480i/p or 720p format to 1080p. The Blu-ray players also provide 1080/24p output, thereby reproducing cinema images from a Blu-ray Disc and DVD in their original 24p form with no need for conversion. This allows the user to enjoy cinema images in the same format used in cinema with a 1080/24p compatible TV. Normally cost $199 but you can get it for less than $129

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The great thing about the all in one gadgets is that they really work for those on your list that really do have everything. The latest from Sony is one that will wake you up and charge your favourite iPod at the same time. This means you can wake up to all of the tunes you love the most, without having to throw anything across the room in your early morning fury. The Sony icf-clipmk2 iPod speaker dock features all of the classics with a clock radio, with an AM/FM radio and a dual alarm that lets you wake up to whatever tone or beep or tune that pleases your fancy. It comes with the standard auto time set, and an automatic daylight savings time adjustment, with an iPod or iPhone dock so that you can listen to your favourite tunes. And when you’re not using it for your morning wakeup call, use the handy dandy remote control that will give you full control of your iPod while you listen to the 3W stereo speaker. And just in case your own tunes are getting a little old, use the 15 presets on your AM/FM radio and you can decide just how happy or not you want to wake up in the morning. It is limited though, as Sony won’t be making any more than they currently have, so for the guy that has everything, pickup the Sony icf-clipmk2 SOON.

Talk about an affordable and exciting gift for someone! The Flip UltraHD Camcorder combines Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. UltraHD could not be easier to use: just power on and press record, and you’ll be capturing high-quality HD video in seconds.

While it may be small, UltraHD produces stunning HD 720p video that will look crisp and clear on your HDTV. Flip camcorders are known for high-quality video, and UltraHD combines that signature Flip quality with the latest in HD technology. Its 8 GB of built-in memory lets you capture 120 minutes of brilliant HD video, even in low-light situations. Plus, premier AAC audio means your videos will sound clearer than ever, too. And included HDMI output makes it easy to enjoy your videos on your HDTV.

UltraHD features 120 minutes of record time and an included rechargeable battery pack, so you’ll never miss another minute of video again. And because it’s ultra-portable, UltraHD lets you capture spontaneous video anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s a lazy afternoon in the park; a family vacation; or simply an unplanned, everyday event, your UltraHD will be charged and ready to go. So you never have to say, “You should have been there.”

Buy it HERE - Flip UltraHD Camcorder

Specs:
Comes with Flip Video rechargeable AA battery pack (recharges when connected to USB); also supported by standard AA batteries
Large 2-inch anti-glare color LCD screen to play back and delete videos
HDMI output (mini-HDMI connector) makes it simple to watch video on your HDTV
Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files

Panasonic is on a roll where digital camera announcements are concerned, with the LUMIX DMC-FZ35 digital camera aiming to make it for a September release later this year. Just to whet your appetite before a month rolls by in a fleeting manner, the LUMIX DMC-FZ35 will be a feature packed shooter that will come with AVCHD Lite, High Definition (HD) video recording capability, coupled with a powerful 27mm wide-angle, 18x optical zoom LEICA DC lens. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is tipped to succeed the hugely popular FZ28, where it will come with enhanced creative features combined with the power to shoot HD videos, including motion zoom capabilities to make sure the included 18x zoom is not wasted.

Panasonic has also modified the operational layout of the FZ35 to come with a dedicated video record button, turning it into a true blue hybrid, where this particular model is able to function seamlessly as a digital camera and camcorder, offering smooth and easy operation in either mode. Some of the manual controls and creative options available on the LUMIX FZ35 include : a Creative Movie Mode that allows you to set the shutter speed and aperture manually to make even more impressive movies. If you like filming, and with this camera you will, the ability to control the aperture is convenient when there are several subjects at different distances. You will also get the My Color Mode feature which gives you free reign when it comes to creativity.

The color, brightness and saturation parameters can be freely adjusted while seeing how the adjustments affect the picture, live on the monitor right while you film. You will find that the 12.1 mega pixel-FZ35 comes with an updated POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.), bringing twice the repression power compared to the conventional image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S., alongside the ultra high-speed Auto Focus (AF) that enables one to shoot action scenes just as they happen. The enhanced energy-efficient image processing LSI will give the FZ35 a superior battery life of approximately 470 pictures per charge, making this $399 purchase a more than decent one when it arrives. Unfortunately, there is only one color to choose from, which is black. That limitation might put some people off, but if you are a serious camera buff, you won’t give a rats behind what color it is.

BUY IT HERE - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Cisco who has recently acquired the company behind the line of Flip Video camcorders, are now back with a brand new release for you to part with your hard earned cash this holiday season. We’re talking about a new innovation in home video sharing with the device known as FlipShare TV. Touted to be the first of its kind in the industry, FlipShare TV will offer the user’s whole Flip Video library of photos and videos right smack in the middle of the family room over the HDTV screen – all done sans pesky wires running over the ground. This means you can always share your videos instantly with other FlipShare TV owners as well, any time, anywhere. Similar to its other Flip Video products, the FlipShare TV is a snap to set up and use. You will need to connect the tiny FlipShare TV base to the TV through the included composite cables or an HDMI cable, while the FlipShare TV USB key will be plugged into a USB port on a PC or Mac. Both USB key and console have been preconfigured to function wirelessly, giving you instant wireless viewing on the TV without having to work around a wireless home network. Couch potatoes will also love the included wireless remote that lets you navigate through the intuitive TV interface before selecting one’s favorite videos, custom movies, or photos and watch them in full HD glory.

FlipShare TV was specially designed to play nice with FlipShare 5.0, a brand new software from Flip Video which offers a convenient and easy way to organize, edit, and share favorite video moments online as well as through cellphones. Not oly that, you can also view videos shared by other Flip Video users on their own TV, thanks to automatic accessibility of videos shared via Flip Channels. Interested in picking one up for your living room this Christmas? You’ll need to pony up $149.99 for the FlipShare TV then.

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Looking for a great gift idea for someone interested in photography. Here are a few suggestions to help you in your search for a great camera and a great deal.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera

The Canon EOS Rebel T1i features a 15.1Mp CMOS sensor (similar to the sensor found in the EOS 50D) for detailed, full volume prints, Live View for accurate pre-focusing and editing, continuous burst-rates of up to 3.4 fps, a DIGIC 4 image processor, and a scratch and glare-resistant high-resolution 3″ Clear View LCD that allows for easy 100% image viewing from angles up to 170° off-center from the screen. The Canon EOS Rebel T1i records a choice of full HD 1080p, 720p, and VGA video capture for true high-resolution video that beats or meets the image quality of far costlier pro camcorders. The EOS Integrated Cleaning System combats dust through the use of high-frequency vibrations that shake dust loose from the sensor’s front-mounted IR filter every time you power up and power down. It has an ISO rating from ISO 100 through 3200 in standard mode, and from 6400 to 12,800 in expanded mode.

Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera

The D90 viewfinder is amongst the best you’ll find on any APS-C camera and it sits above the highest-resolution screen we’ve yet seen on a camera of this class. The Nikon D90 buttons are well chosen and sensibly positioned, and the two-dial interface is a pleasure to use. (Buyers coming from other systems can even reverse the operation of the meter and dials to make everything that bit more familiar).

12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Seems the folks at Hammacher are making iPhone users happy this holiday with some pretty snazzy iPhone accessories, and this one looks like it’s an all-in-one, making your gadget travels much less cumbersome. It’s a leather case that both protects and charges your iphone at the same time, and provides up to 3 ½ hours of additional talk time. All you need to do is connect your iPhone 3G or 3GS or even a second generation iPod Touch to the dock inside the case and the integrated Li-ion battery will immediately begin to recharge your phone. The leather case is not just chic, but durable and slim enough to store in your pocket comfortably, and if you want you can even turn the charger off at the touch of a button and use it as a cover alone. Included with are a USB cable where you can recharge via your iPhone’s or iPod Touch’s AC adapter, or with a computer if you like. All in all you will get up to 36 hours of playback or even 7 hours of video viewing with dimensions that are 5” H x 2 ½ “ W. Only $59.90, so if you have an iPhone or iPod touch user on your list that seems to have just about everything else, this may be a good all in one way to go.

Buy it here - Leather Case with Built-In Battery Back Up

If you’re thinking of attempting to use solar power more often, here’s a bag that’ll store your gadgets and even keep them charged. It’s large enough that it’ll work great for your day to day needs, while giving the convenience of having the ability to charge your cellphone no matter where you’re at. Plus you’ll get to show off to the world that you’re taking an eco-friendly stance.The solar panels produce over 3 watts when it’s in direct sunlight. The best part is that even on a cloudy day it can still charge up a 1600mAh Li-ion battery pack. Then of course you can store up the energy and even use it at night after the sun has set. The bag itself is capable of holding a 15.4” laptop as well as many of your smaller ones. The bag is all oxhide, so it doesn’t just function super cool, it looks it, and for a bag that will charge whilst you tote, the price tag of about $250 isn’t all that high for all that it handles for you.

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