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Yamaha YSP-4000 Sound Projector is I4U Gift Tip #95
I still have the first generation Yamaha sound projector YSP-1000 in my living room and I am still very happy with it. Yamaha offers this year the YSP-4000 Sound Projector as the top of the line model and the YSP-3050 with less power and a couple less features.
With a high-end sound projector like the YSP-4000 you do not have to worry about installing surround boxes around your living room. The single unit placed under your TV takes care of it. For the extra bass power you can connect a sub woofer and hide it in a corner.
The YSP-4000 (fits perfect under 42 inch HDTVs) provides 1080p-compatible HDMI, analog video to HDMI digital video upconversion, analog video upscaling to HD quality, iPod compatibility, XM HD surround compatibility, built-in FM tuner and a wide variety of beam settings including My Surround for true multi-channel surround sound enjoyment from a single component. It also provides an RS-232C port and IR Pass-through for custom installation.
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Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Alienware ALX X-58 Gaming Computer is I4U Gift Tip #94
The holiday season is officially upon us and for PC gamers this will be a great holiday season with a glut of new PC games and gaming systems. Intel recently introduced its latest Core i7 processors along with its X58 chipset that promise a massive performance improvement in gaming and other computer uses.
If you have a new gaming rig on your shopping list this year and you have the budget to support the best we have the rig for you. The Alienware ALX X-58 has all of the new tech crammed inside. The machine has several new Core i7 CPU options including the Core i7 940 at 2.93 GHz and the Core i7 Extreme Edition at 3.2GHz. Read more
Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun
Dell Studio XPS Core i7 PC is is I4U Gift Idea #93
One of the most affordable ways (besides building it yourself) to get your hands on a solid Intel Core i7 PC is the new Dell Studio XPS line.
Intel makes it easy (for a short while anyway) to recognize what the fastest CPUs are on the planet are. It is one with Core i7 in the name.
There are 3 Core i7 CPUs: 920, 940 and the unaffordable 965XE (over $1,000).
Dell offers the Dell Studio XPS PC line with the choice of the Core i7 920 and Core i7 940.
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Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
T-Mobile G1 Android Phone is I4U Gift Guide Tip #92
The first Google Android smartphone, the T-Mobile G1 completes our Top 10 Mobile Phone Gift Guide 2008. I have hesitated a bit to recommend the HTC G1 as a gift as Android is rather early stage and you could call the G1 a project. On the other hand it is one of the few things you can get in on at the ground level. It is new and promising as the Adobe Flash Player 10 running on Android showed impressively today.
The T-Mobile G1 is a great gift for early adopters, open source fans and Google fans.
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Posted on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
BlackBerry Storm is I4U Gift Guide Tip #91
The BlackBerry Bold is already part of our Top 10 Mobile Phone Holiday Gift Tips, RIM's other hot new smartphone the BlackBerry Storm cannot be missed as it is one of the hottest phones for the Holidays.
The BlackBerry Storm is the first touch-screen BlackBerry phone and is seen as the hottest iPhone 3G alternative on the market. See this comparison for some guidance on whether to get a Storm or an iPhone.
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Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Sony HDR-TG1 HD Camcorder is I4U Gift Guide Tip #90
The Sony HDR-TG1 is one of the sexiest HD camcorders. It was dubbed the world's smallest full HD camcorder when it was unveiled in April. There are more small HD camcorders available now, but the design of the Sony HDR-TG1 is the most enticing.
The Sony HDR-TG1 records 1920 x 1080px HD video and 4MP digital photos directly to Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO Duo Mark2 media cards.
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Posted on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
XPERIA X1 is I4U Gift Guide Tip #89
Sony Ericsson announced to sell their first Windows smartphone unlocked in the US. The stylish Windows smartphone with the unique slide-out keyboard is an ideal choice if you are looking for a unique new phone for yourself or to gift this Holidays. Why is it going to be unique?
At a price of $799.99 you most likely be the only one in your company, street, or village to own the XPERIA X1. The high price gives you the right to brag about your independence from carriers and that you do not need subsidies/bribes those iPhone and BlackBerry fanboys take from carriers.
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Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
LG Vu CU920 Touchscreen Phone is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #88
The LG Vu CU920 from AT&T is not the hippest touchscreen phone available but it is free when signing a contract. If you want to gift a decent touchscreen phone without paying the $200 you have to pay for the iPhone or Blackberries out there.
This price advantage makes the LG VU CU920 to one of the bestselling phones on Amazon.com and on LetsTalk.
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Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Pioneer KURO 60-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #87
Home theater enthusiasts looking for a big picture and HD resolution have several ways they can go. You can opt for a LCD HDTV, plasma HDTV or a projector. The Projector route usually requires more space and bother than many are willing to go through leaving plasma and LCD HDTVs.
There are more LCD TVs on the market currently than there are plasma's making the LCD the more popular item. However many feel that you get better image quality from a plasma TV than you get from an LCD TV. I have found plasma's typically offer brighter picture, deeper blacks and just look better overall than LCD TVs in similar price ranges. Read more
Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:50:25 CST | by Shane McGlaun
Flip MinoHD is I4U Holiday Gift Guide Tip #86
The Flip MinoHD just got revealed today, but already makes it in our Top 100 Tech Gift Guide 2008.
The Flip video camera line is winning through its simplicity of use. The VGA resolution recording Flip Mino is already in our Top 10 Video Camera List.
The new Flip MinoHD improves on the resolution side of things quite a bit by recording 720p HD video.
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Posted on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Logitech G25 is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #83
When it comes to driving games on the PC or PS3 one of the best ways to make them more fun and realistic is to add a racing wheel with force feedback. Force feedback takes what drivers normally feel through the steering wheel of a real car and adds the sensation to a video game. Force feedback actually makes many driving games easier to handle.
If someone on your shopping list is a serious driving or racing game fan, the Logitech G25 is hands down the best racing wheel on the market. The G25 isn’t cheap at $299.99, but it is robust and offers a gated shifter and clutch pedal along with strong force feedback effects. Read more
Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun
I4U Weekly Top 10: Black Friday, BlackBerry Storm, Core i7
There is a Storm coming and the Bold is already here. BlackBerry
fans are eager to get their hands on the new devices. AT&T started selling
the BlackBerry
Bold this week and Verizon is increasing the marketing for
the BlackBerry
Storm, which is anticipated to launch next week.
Black Friday and
Thanksgiving Sales draw nearer and retailers already tout the
season of Black Friday starting Black Friday themed sales.
Intel unleashed Core i7
with actual hardware expected to ship later this month.
Our
I4U Top 100 Holiday
Tech-Gift Guide already feature over
80 tips.
See also our Black
Friday and Thanksgiving News section that starts to fill with deal
news.
See also our latest Tech Video
Reports.
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Posted on Sun, 9 Nov 2008 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
PENTAX Optio W60 Waterproof Camera is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #81
If you plan to spend your family's Holidays in Hawaii why not give a waterproof camera to capture those colorful fishes on your snorkel trips.
The Pentax Optio W60 compact digital camera is lightweight and fully waterproof and affordable.
The Pentax Optio W60 features 10MP and a 5X zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle capability.
The enhanced design of the Optio W60 allows the camera to operate up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and at extreme temperatures well below freezing.
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Posted on Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
TiVo HD XL is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #80
TiVo is still the best way to record TV programming and gain control over your television. I cannot imagine watching TV without recording shows and jumping over the darn commercial breaks.
TiVo is now going to also support Netflix movie streaming this Holiday making the TiVo boxes the ultimate gateway to entertainment content in your living room.
The TiVo HD XL is the top of the line TiVo box that you can buy today. With the TiVo HD XL you can save up to 150 hours of HD TV shows or save up to 1,350 hours of standard definition TV.
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Posted on Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Toshiba 19LV506 HDTV with internal DVD is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #79
The 19 inch Toshiba 19LV506 HDTV is the ideal dorm room or kids room HDTV because it has integrated DVD player.
This HDTV is small enough to fit in any room and easy to carry around as it just needs a power plug.
The DVD drive is loaded from the side and the Toshiba 19LV506 comes in white and in black.
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Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Sanyo Xacti VPC-T700 is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #78
If you are looking to give a decent, simple and straight forward point and shoot camera the Sanyo Xacti VPC-T700 is a good choice. Especially when you can get it at the ultra-low price of $69 that Walmart is selling this camera for right now.
It does not always have to be the newest digital camera that hits the market to be a great gift.
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-T700 features an 3x optical zoom lens is paired with the 4x digital zoom for over 12x total zoom capabilities. The VPC-T700 also includes a movie mode that captures images in motion JPEG at 320 x 240px resolution, 20 frames-per-second.
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Posted on Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
Reactor Gaming Computer is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #77
Computers are one of the big gifts that many people want during the holiday season. If you have a PC gamer on your shopping list that wants the ultimate gaming machine the Hardcore Computers Reactor may be exactly what they are looking for.
The Reactor is more than just a gaming PC with good features and performance, it’s a conversation piece thanks to the cooling technology used in the machine. Rather than simply air or standard liquid cooling, the Reactor uses liquid submersion cooling. Read more
Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:06:33 CST | by Shane McGlaun
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift Tip #76
Panasonic announced the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera in September called the Lumix DMC-G1. The G1 uses the new Micro Four Thirds system and weighs 0.85 pounds making it also the lightest interchangeable lens camera available. It is actually not a conventional DSLR camera, as it has no internal mirror box, but many list it as DSLR including Amazon.
Panasonic also says that the G1 is also the first DSLR camera to be offered in multiple colors. The G1 will be available in black, blue, and red. The rear LCD is a 3-inch model that can swivel 180 degrees horizontally and 270 degrees vertically. Other features include MEGA optical image stabilization, intelligent ISO, face detection, scene selector and more. The G1 offers 12.1-megapixels.
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Posted on Sun, 2 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
I4U Weekly Top 10: Windows 7, Netflix TiVo, HP Mini 1000, Dell Mini 12
This week had big announcements by Microsoft:
Azure Cloud Computing
and Windows 7 Pre-Beta
release.
On the netbook front we have seen the release of
Dell Inspiron Mini 12
and the HP Mini 1000.
Last but not least
Netflix is going to stream on current TiVo DVRs starting this
Holidays.
Our
I4U Top 100 Holiday
Tech-Gift Guide already features
75 tips.
See also our Black
Friday and Thanksgiving News section that starts to fill with deal
news.
See also our latest Tech Video
Reports.
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Posted on Sun, 2 Nov 2008 05:50:20 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr
The Sennheiser MX W1 is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift Tip #75
The cables on earbud headsets are just a big annoyance for everybody. There is always a knot in the cables that needs sorting. There are wireless headsets, but they are usually rather big and not designed for on the go.
Gadget shop Hammacher offers the solution with the first wireless earbuds. The high price of $499.95 underlines the statement that these are the only wireless stereo earbuds on the market. These Sennheiser MX W1 are also available on Amazon.com, but the price is the same.
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Posted on Sat, 1 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
HP Mini 1000 Netbook is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift Tip #74
HP announced a new netbook series with the HP Mini 1000 this week. The HP Mini 1000 is coming in lots of configurations to cater to your needs or the needs of your loved ones.
Netbooks will be one of the top holiday gifts this year. These little notebooks are affordable, small and get the job done without the Desktop or Multimedia Notebook overhead. Our Top 10 Notebooks and Netbooks Gift Guide is therefore heavy on the netbook side.
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Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
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