Happy Belated “Free Stuff Wednesday” yeah the free stuff river is ever so abundant. I AM JOKING. How dare people actually want us to pay for things? How dare they. Well this “FSW” we have a free secure USB drive for your perusal.
What do you mean SECURE? You may well ask, well the drive ships with Portable Vault software from StompSoft and wont work without the password. All data is protected with AES 256 bit Software Encryption. Super useful, the drive alone is worth 30 dollars WITHOUT the software. Carries any file you have and has a Backup and restore function.

Features/Specs:
Warranty: 2 Year
Capacity: 512 MB
Interfaces: USB 2.0 – USB
Compatibility:
Supported Operating Systems Windows 2000/Me/XP Windows 98(SE)(Driver Required) Linux 2.4.0 Mac OS 9.x/10.0.x/10.1.x. Plug-and-Play Compatible with USB 1.1

$30.00 – $30.00 Rebate + Buy.com provides free shipping = Free
Grab one!
The Rebate!

Peace,
Patrick

Why? Because a data synchronization cord is going to cost you up to 100.00 and you can get one of these babies for 15.00 or less. Because you can download pictures, movies and ring tones from FREE sites to your desk or laptop and upload them (FOR FREE). Because you probably don’t have a backup: heaven forbid you loose your phone, drop it in a toilet or some other data destroying disaster.

I come with software that allows you to add or edit your contacts, manage your passwords, edit your pin, save any special text messages you want to. Any changes you make either on your phone, or on your PC address book, will automatically be synchronized the next time you plug the devise into your computer. »GET ONE«

Specifications:

• USB SIM Card Reader
• Plug and play
• Bus powered
• GSM SIM back-up tool
• Read, edit and back up telephone directory and SMS
• Create, edit and backup ring tones and pictures (Nokia phones only)
• USB 1.1 interface

Package Includes:

• SIM card reader
• CD-ROM driver
• User manual
  

Product Requirements:

• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
• CD-ROM drive, Available USB port

Till Tommorow,
Patrick

P.S.
Dont Forget Tommorow is " Free Stuff Wednesday"!

I mean, you have a boring job and you can figure out your Ipod? Ha! Now you can goof off in style. Imagine, you can watch Springer all day long. Never-ending Infomercials!

Specs:

1.5 TFT color monitor
The attached docking cradle, allows for up to 3 hour of playback
PLL synthesizer tuner offers quick channel changing
Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Stereo earphones also act as an antenna
Neck strap attached
Watch functionality
»GET ONE«

Till Tommorow,
Patrick

You’ll definitely get your friends talking with this little trinket. I wonder if real spy’s use devices like this? It’s a lighter. It’s a camera. So many venues are starting to not allow cameras inside anymore. One problem solved. In fact this is a excellent devise for capturing candid pictures at their most natural.

Specs:

• 0.3 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
• 3.97mm Lens
• 10-second Timer
• 2-digit B/W LCD with Text Display
• Optical Viewfinder
• Lithium Battery: 4.2-volt
• USB Recharge
• Capable of Storing About 30 VGA Images or 104 QVGA Images
• 8MB SDRAM Memory

Measures: 1.6 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches
Weight: 2 oz.

Cheers,
Patrick

Are you a nature lover? A sports fan? A hunter? Need to find out if your girl is cheating on you? Heck, your imagination is the ONLY thing limiting what you can do with this puppy. What is it? Digital Binocular with a digital camera built in! Nosebleed seats? No problem, you can capture that interception on the 20-yard line like you where on the field. This amazing little unit even captures 30 seconds of AVI video footage at a time. And, yes, it can capture images in FULL ZOOM mode. Preview your images with the1.5" full color, flip up LCD screen so you can pick and choose the best or delete the worst.

Snap high-resolution 1.3 Mega Pixels photos from a mile away with the 8X power zoom lenses. 8MB of onboard memory and a Smart Disc slot allows you to upgrade for even more memory. The camera takes 4 AAA batteries. Includes USB cable, CD-ROM with instructions and Ulead Photo editing software, heavy duty camera pouch and lens cloth. Resolution settings: 1280 x 1024 high / 640 x 480 low. OS support: Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME and XP. Get one.

Later Gang,
Patrick

By: Frederick Greystone

The Dish On Satellite TV Versus Cable TV

A fierce battle is carrying on between satellite TV and cable TV in America. While cable has lots of option with numerous providers, satellite also has lots of choices but only two providers – DishNetwork and DirectTV. The choice between the services is such a close call that it boils down to preference. Some cable fans quickly point out that satellite is a fair-weather friend and some satellite fans boast of satellites versatility in channels. You be the judge and weigh each side.

In the United States, satellite TV subscribers have a choice between Direct TV and DishNetwork. Cable TV providers, on the other hand, are more abundant. Most cable subscribers choose either basic cable or digital cable. Digital cable has many more options than basic cable. Both satellite and cable hook up with DSL Internet service, HDTV, TiVo, parental control and other fun features. However, to get these services, you’ll need extra equipment. Satellite TV scores one up on cable in this round: high definition reception automatically comes through satellite TV, whereas cable TV currently makes customers pay extra for this reception. This advantage will soon end once HD is mandatory on all new sets and all channels will come through HD. The time-line for this change in the United States is anticipated by the year 2007.

The more options the better, according to many subscribers. Satellite wins hands down in this arena, although cable undoubtedly carries lots of channels. Many fans of satellite TV believe its reception is crisper and love the fact you can interact with many channels. You can also watch a satellite sports channel and turn off the broadcaster or watch a sports event and leave out commercials. Cable TV may soon catch up since it’s trying out a few new interactive channels such as Time Warner Cable’s interactive games and sports news.

Cable TV doesn’t limit all you TVs to broadcasting the same channel on every TV. You can watch different channels on different TVs. This isn’t so easy to do with satellite TV. You need a separate receptor box to get a different reception than what’s showing on a different TV. However, one receptor box can be hooked up to as many as 6 sets. The satellite TV providers are now offering these boxes for free rather than charging for additional boxes in the past. Even though cable TV comes through a cable line hooked up to your TV, cable seems to win in this department.

While weather can sometimes affect cable reception, a lot more can interfere with satellite TV signals. A satellite TV dish needs to be obstruction-free to the south of where it’s placed (reception of satellite TV comes from the South). Most subscribers have their dish located either on their roof or porch. While some homeowner associations and landlords try to ban this placement, homeowners and renters have FCC regulations on their side.

No one can say for sure who’s winning in the battle between cable and satellite. The call appears very close. Whichever service you decide has more to do with your preference for one option or another since the costs even look close and the issues look pretty upfront. So, which side are you on?

About The Author
Copyright 2005 Frederick Greystone. All rights reserved.
Frederick Greystone is the owner of RGW Satellite Inc which one of the best resources for information on satellites on the Internet. Be to take a look at his complete archive of articles: http://www.rgwsatellite.com/

Patrick’s Comments:
I hope you find today’s article useful.

Till Tomorrow,
Patrick

by: David Crossley

A digital camera is an electronic device to transform images into electronic information. New digital cameras are typically multifunctional and the same device can take pictures, video and audio.

Many digital cameras can connect directly to a computer to transfer data. Early cameras used the PC serial port. USB is the most commonly used method, though some have a Firewire port or use Bluetooth. Some cameras are able to attach to computer networks wirelessly via Wi-Fi.

Here are 10 top things to consider when looking to purchase a digital camera: –

1. Price: This can vary from around $100 to up to $10,000 for a high end professional camera. You can buy one with good resolution and options for under $600. Ones with more manual control settings can be found for around $600-2000 dollars, usually suited to serious amateurs.

2. Resolution: To print good quality color photos at the standard film sizes 4"x6" or 5"x7" you’ll need a 1-2 megapixel camera. If you are printing as large as 8"x10" then you’re going to need a higher resolution around 2-3 megapixels.

3. Viewfinder: Low-end digital cameras provide an optical viewfinder while more expensive ones replace the viewfinder with a LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). Look towards purchasing one with an LCD display. Kodak makes digital cameras with superb displays so have a look at those.

4. Focus: Most cameras are either fixed-focus or autofocus, which is suitable for the average digital camera user. With a fixed-focus lens everything from a few feet to infinity is in focus. The only problem with this is when shooting pictures up close. Autofocus will automatically bring whatever is in the centre of the viewfinder into focus.

5. Storage: Many cameras come with a small memory card, but if you want to take lots of pictures or footage, it is a good idea to check whether what is supplied is enough. Chances are it won’t be, so look at how much a new ‘decent’ capacity memory card etc is going to cost for that particular model.

6. Compression: If you want the highest possible image quality, look for a camera that will let you save pictures in "CCD raw mode" which means with no compression at all.

7. Batteries: It is important to get a camera that will accept rechargeable batteries. There are three varieties of batteries available Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Lithium-ion (Li-ion or LiOn). A camera may accept only one or two kinds of batteries so be sure to find out what kind.

8. Power Saving: To save battery power, use a camera that accepts an AC adaptor.

9. Interface: If you are interested in maximum speed you should keep your eyes open for cameras and card readers that support FireWire

10. Video Output: This can be invaluable for presentations. If you would like to do this, look for a camera with a video-output terminal. It allows you to display your pictures on a TV or projector.

About The Author
Article by David Crossley of http://www.digitalcamerasinfozone.com (All the information you need on buying your next digital camera).

Patrick’s Comments:
Check out ABOUT.COM for FREE online Digital Photography courses and Help and Buyers Guides!

Later People,
Patrick

You know we at MensTech pride ourselves with keeping you up to date with hot technology, peripherals and gadgets galore. But sometimes the straight and narrow is soooo boring. So we are going to go 360 in the other direction. Check it out; CNET’s “Worst tech of 2006 (so far)”! Sometimes it’s not about knowing what’s hot, but knowing what’s not, that can save you a lot of time, money and frustration.

Cheers,
Patrick

Yes, I know you’re heartbroken. You’ll have to wait a whole week for the next “Free Stuff Wednesday”. “Free Stuff Wednesday” loves you to. To make you feel better about the status of you and Free Stuff Wednesday’s relationship, check out this link. It’s not a goodnight kiss, but winning a free computer is better than a kiss. Ok, maybe not… You know what I mean… I think?

See you tomorrow,
Patrick

Hello, Gang. Today I’m going to give you 3 simple shopping resources. Short and to the point. For those of you that don’t read the blog (shame on you) and that live in a cave; Google has a shopping search engine Froogle. It’s easy to use and effective. Yahoo also has a useful shopping search utility http://shopping.yahoo.com. Last but not least; my little secret spot for electronics and computer items http://www.pricewatch.com/. Your Welcome! Don’t get stuck in the Matrix kids!!

Till tomorrow,
Patrick