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Deal Days with Dell is almost here!

2007-06-09T14:36:00.000-07:00

Days of Deals is almost here! Starting this Tuesday, June 12th Dell Home will feature a new deal every day until Thursday, June 21st. Keep checking back because there will be huge savings during this promotion.

Mp3 Poll

2007-05-22T08:44:00.000-07:00

Dell W3207C 32-inch HDTV

2007-05-06T19:50:00.000-07:00

RATED #1 BY PC WORLD ~~~~~$949.00 RIGHT NOW AT Dell!!
This 32-inch LCD TV boasts good image quality and a nice design.
The Dell W3207C is a well-rounded 32-inch LCD TV. This $1200 model earned solid scores on every viewing test, and it has an attractive design, too.

The W3207C, which includes both ATSC and NTSC tuners for, respectively, digital and analog signals, consistently pleased our judges in both standard- and high-definition video tests. Greens and reds were correctly saturated in high-def clips. The unit did very well when subjected to bright fluorescent lighting: Despite such intrusive ambient lighting, we could still see vivid colors and good contrast.

The unit's black-and-silver cabinet sits on a round black-and-silver base, which is in turn balanced on a narrow stand. This straightforward design is one of my favorites, and the stand swivels. Dell doesn't skimp on connectors, although they are a little difficult to access on the back of the TV. (I found myself doing contortions to view the labels on the connectors even when using the swiveling stand.) The W3207C has one HDMI, two component, and two composite inputs; however, it lacks the digital audio/optical input that other models offer. Though color-coded, the connector labels lack text descriptions and require some amount of guesswork.

The matching black-and-silver remote control appears iPod-like with its circular navigational control, but it has four directional buttons rather than a touch-sensitive wheel. This remote works only with the TV and not with any other components, but it has cleanly organized buttons. I found the W3207C's on-screen menus easy to use. The main menu appears at the bottom, while the submenus float in the middle of the screen. A row of Tic Tac-sized controls sit on the right side of the TV panel. The white-on-silver labels are a bit hard to read and I found myself squinting to discern letters, but the controls were easy enough to activate. Dell offers a trilingual manual dedicated to this model.

Our listeners found the audio--which comes from built-in speakers mounted on the sides of the cabinet--flat. The SRS TruSurround XT feature did help audio quality. Even so, this somewhat disappointing result surprised us, since Dell says that these speakers are the same as those on the previously reviewed Dell W3201C, except that now they are not detachable. In the W3201C review, we found speaker audio powerful and clear. This time around, however, the same reviewer found the speakers to have less clarity and frequency response (for outputting both bass and treble frequencies). Also, because the speakers are no longer detachable, you can't increase their separation to enhance stereo audio.

All in all, however, the Dell W3207C LCD TV offers a great combination of sleek industrial design, enticing picture quality, and a reasonable price.

Altec-Lansing unveils iPod mini-theater

2007-05-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

Speaker creator Altec-Lansing on Wednesday released the inMotion iMV712, a new speaker dock for the iPod that transforms into a small-scale home theater. Owners of the fifth-generation Apple music player can play videos on a large, 8.5-inch LCD embedded in the front of the system. Any Dock Connector iPod can take advantage of an enhanced sound stage, says the company. A four-inch subwoofer enhances the bass reponse compared to most speaker docks; the three-inch satellites also use Altec-Lansing's Sound Field Expander technology to widen the typically narrow stereo effect of all-in-one units.

The iMV712 is also more accommodating to third-party devices with both a minijack input for audio and RCA input for both audio and video from DVD players or similar sources. A cradle holds more portable devices separately from the iPod dock.

Altec-Lansing expects to ship the new inMotion hybrid dock later this month bundled with a wireless remote and should sell at a price of $350.

Thinking about a GPS??

2007-04-26T09:50:00.000-07:00

Pharos Science (PDR140) GPS Receiver

The Drive GPS 140 Portable GPS Navigation System from Pharos combines GPS navigation with hands-free Bluetooth® calling, MP3, photo viewing and video playing. With a thin design for mobility, the 140 contains street level maps of the U.S. preloaded and routing software that gives voice-guided directions. The built-in GPS is the highly sensitive SiRFstarIII, and routes are clearly shown on the large 4.0" color touch screen display. The hands free Bluetooth® feature for cell phones helps to keep eyes on the road and enables in-vehicle multi-person conversations. For added entertainment, the 140 also comes with a photo viewer, MP3 player and video player. Music and video files can be heard in full sound in the vehicle via the speaker outlet jack on the 140. Navigation solutions are powered by Pharo's Ostia software, offering an easy to use interface for rapid input of addresses and output of driving directions. The 140 comes with everything you need to use the unit in your vehicle. A windshield mounting bracket, AC charger and DC charger are included, making it ready to travel with you right out of the box.
$190 OFF Pharos Drive 140 Portable GPS. Use code K4824C9BKDJGLZ

Exclusive Deals from TigerDirect

2007-04-24T19:23:00.000-07:00

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More Great Deals

2007-04-23T07:53:00.000-07:00

I hope that you took advantage of the Dell notebooks offers I posted last time. You can't get a notebook any cheaper than that with those configurations!! It's only valid until around the 26th of April I believe so get it while you can..I did!

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Super Cell Phones

2007-04-19T20:03:00.000-07:00

Cell phones today have come a long ways and they are getting even more high tech. It's like having a miniature computer which is great for today's generation, however, several of these "super cells" don't have great signal strength because they are overloaded with computer like features. I personally think you need a laptop for internet and cell phone for talking.
Switch your carrier, Keep your number!
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Great Deals at Dell

2007-04-18T20:16:00.000-07:00

Inspiron™ E1505: Intel Dual Core Processor, 120GB hard drive, CD-DVD Writer and Vista Home Premium OS: $699 after $324 off. Use code V?S9T9XCDZ3ML4

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$100 off GPS MAGELLAN eXplorist XL. Use Coupon Code $Z24P5JHQJ479X

26% off Exilim EX-Z700GY Gray 7.2MP, 3X Zoom Digital Camera. Use code W36GCVG11JQKV7

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Electronics: The Must-Have Accessory

2007-04-17T05:03:00.000-07:00

You might not see iPods on Paris runways, but electronics have undergone a transformation from a utilitarian necessity to a fashion accessory. While electronics aren't exactly replacing jewelry as a status symbol - bling is still the thing - the types of gadgets a person can't live without speaks volumes about his or her lifestyle.

Those in the halls of power can't live without a BlackBerry - nor can Hollywood celebrities, it seems. Keeping in touch - anywhere, anytime - makes everything from cell phones to Bluetooth to PDAs must-haves. The popularity of electronics hasn't escaped the notice of those in the automotive world, as microchips have migrated from those controlling the vehicle's on-board computer system to the automotive accessory of the year - the Global Positioning System (GPS).

There are, of course, the ubiquitous headsets, which are connected to cell phones, MP3 players, or - for the electronics fashionista - the iPod nano. On any give airline flight, passengers will have a mind-boggling array of electronics on board to entertain them or keep them otherwise occupied. Computers, music players, and portable gaming devices all appear once cruising altitude is reached. With the plethora of must-have electronics devices, it's a wonder that today's travelers have room to pack their clothes!

Electronics have also begun to accessorize the home. When the X-Box 360 sold out before Christmas , eBay sellers raked in the cash for the must-have gaming console, which sold on the auction site for $1,000 or more. Plasma and LCD televisions are proudly displayed on walls, while microchips are finding their way into our kitchen appliances. While true wireless integration is still some time away, the stage is being set for complete interactivity among all our electronic devices.

Luckily for consumers, the cost of electronics goes down with the passage of time. The newest and greatest must-have is sure to be priced at a discount within eighteen months, and will grace the clearance aisle a year after that. In the meantime, those of us who don't have the cash or the desire to keep up with the trends on the fashion runways or the trends in the world of electronics can continue to observe how the other half lives.