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Imation Pro WX Drive

Peg Leg Larry — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:49:15 +0000

Unclutter your computing life even further with the latest USB drive from storage specialists Imation. The Pro WX wireless drive is a first in the world, giving you one less wire to worry about when you’re backing up or transferring data from your PC or Mac. With a storage capacity of 1.5TB, the Pro WX boasts a 15Mbps transfer rate and a one-to-one connection that prevents other terminals from accessing your data. Dedicated one-touch backup/sync buttons eases you of the laborious backup tasks and the integrated stand lets you store the drive upright or on the horizontal according to your space preference. $450.

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Hasselblad H3DII-50 MS

Peg Leg Larry — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:56 +0000

Capture the moment, when it happens, as it happens, in full resolution with this top-of-the-line camera. Hasselblad’s latest addition to their 50 megapixel H-series is the H3DII-50 MS. Key acronym here is the MS, which stands for Multi-Shot, meaning, you can take four consecutive shots at full resolution. The camera does this by moving the sensor one pixel at a time after each shot so you’ll never miss the action and you’ll never pine for more resolution. Again, as with many medium or large format cameras, this one’s for the pros who intend to shoot action as it happens and get paid tons of cash. $34,000.

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Folding Speaker

Peg Leg Larry — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:39 +0000

Give your sound the much-needed breathing space by opening up these Folding Speakers. The amplified speakers are powered by USB or by batteries and will give a richer sound coming from your computer or portable player. The added punch is the result of increasing the size of the speaker’s resonance chamber. When you’re done listening, just fold it accordion-style to save space until your next sound trip. $18.

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Casio Exilim EX-G1

One-eyed Willie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:25:13 +0000

If you are the rugged outdoors type that needs a camera to fit your lifestyle, then the Casio Exilim EX-G1 is perfect. The body is just under an inch thick and is shock-proof, dust-proof, weather-proof to -14F, and water-proof up to 10 feet. It shoots at 12.1 megapixels as well. $300.

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iSteady Shot

Peg Leg Larry — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:43:47 +0000

Shooting video with shaky hands is a recipe for disaster. Shooting video with your iPhone or iPod is even worse. If you’re continuously shooting video from the iPhone 3GS or the 5th Gen iPod Nano, you’ll need a contraption like the iSteady Shot. It’s a camera stabilizer that lets you steady your hand for shake free video shooting. At 9.2 inches long, 12.25 inches high and weighing 1.5 lbs with the iPhone loaded, the iSteady gives the much needed size and weight for you to calm your shaky hands. It’s made of aircraft-grade aluminum, stainless steel and plastic with a two-axes gimbal for a perfect balance and freedom of movement. $100.

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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

Peg Leg Larry — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:22 +0000

Take this camera to the deep end – up to 10 feet deep in fact and shoot some underwater memories. The Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Waterproof camera looks and feels like your ordinary point-and-shoot with the added bonus of letting you shoot in the drink. Standard P&S features include a 10 MP sensor, Face Detection Technology, Automatic Scene Recognition, and one-touch movie button. Display is done on a 2.7-inch 230,000 dot LCD screen while the Fujinon lens has a 3x zoom. ~$150.

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Eneloop Stick Booster

Peg Leg Larry — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:12:21 +0000

Never be without power again for your USB-rechargeable devices with the Sanyo Eneloop Stick Booster. Charge up your iPhone/iPod or other mobile devices with this rechargeable battery that looks like, well, a battery with a 5V DC output at 500mA current. A pair of Eneloop batteries are also included in the bundle. The Stick Booster will last you about 1,500 cycles. ~$35.

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Yeti USB Mic

Peg Leg Larry — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:55:48 +0000

For ordinary video conferences or audio transmission, an ordinary microphone will do. But for specialized applications, you’ll need a mic with exceptional audio fidelity, such as the Yeti USB Mic from Blue Microphones. The mic earns THX certification so you know you’re getting superior sound quality from this plug-and-play USB mic. It has three capsules with 14mm drivers giving you a total of four pattern settings. From stereo, to cardioid, bidirectional or omnidirectional settings, you can modify the mic to fit your needs. Easy to use controls right on the mic itself plus a low latency headphone jack lets you manage your sound seamlessly. $150.

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HP LE1711 Monitor

Peg Leg Larry — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:59:52 +0000

A drop in the bucket doesn’t look like much but over time, those drops add up. The same goes with energy consumption at work or at home. What you think are insignificant figures in energy usage are in fact important. HP Compaq wants you to cut down on your energy usage with their new LCD monitors such as this LE1711. It has all the trimmings of a typical active matrix TFT such as 1280×1024 resolution at 60Hz, 160-degree viewing angle, and 1000:1 contrast ratio. But the number you should be looking at is the 38% reduction in power consumption and the 50% less usage of harmful materials for the construction. Over time, you’ll see that going energy efficient is the right way. $125.

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Haglöfs Laptop Drybags

Barbary Betsy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:20:40 +0000

Haglöfs makes all kinds of outdoor gear for camping and sports but they’ve now entered the tech industry with these nifty laptop bags that are waterproof. They weigh only 70 grams and are made of durable 40 denier polyamdie 66 ripstofabric. In layman’s terms that means it’s not going to tear. It also has a double TPU-coating which will protect it in extreme heat. Considering my laptop actually suffered a typhoon in Asia last year I’ll definitely be getting one of these for when I travel. $TBA.

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