USB TV Tuner

What a great idea, I just bought a usb tv tuner for my wife's computer and it works great. If you are thinking about buying one, check out one my new websites, the links is above. Have a great day!!!

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ChatRoulette, the webcam program that randomly connects you with people all over the world, has gotten a lot of press in the last few days. NY Magazine's Sam Anderson gave it a try:

The site activates your webcam automatically; when you click “start” you’re suddenly staring at another human on your screen and they’re staring back at you, at which point you can either choose to chat (via text or voice) or just click “next,” instantly calling up someone else. The result is surreal on many levels. Early ChatRoulette users traded anecdotes on comment boards with the eerie intensity of shipwreck survivors, both excited and freaked out by what they’d seen. There was a man who wore a deer head and opened every conversation with “What up DOE!?” A guy from Sweden was reportedly speed-drawing strangers’ portraits. Someone with a guitar was improvising songs for anyone who’d give him a topic. One man popped up on people’s screens in the act of fornicating with a head of lettuce. Others dressed like ninjas, tried to persuade women to expose themselves, and played spontaneous transcontinental games of Connect Four. Occasionally, people even made nonvirtual connections: One punk-music blogger met a group of people from Michigan who ended up driving eleven hours to crash at his house for a concert in New York. And then, of course, fairly often, there was this kind of thing: “I saw some hot chicks then all of a sudden there was a man with a glass in his butthole.” I sing the body electronic.

I tried it for five minutes last night. Emo girl, emo girl, ten faceless dudes playing with themselves, and one guy holding a “Show Tits For Haiti” sign. It's not unlike the 90s fad ICUII, only you don't get to pick who connects with you. And I found it a little funny how instantaneously people click away when you don't fit their needs, whatever they may be. But Sam Anderson calls the service “a social anxiety nightmare.”

It turns out that ChatRoulette, in practice, is brutal. The first eighteen people who saw me disconnected immediately. They appeared, one by one, in a box at the top of my screen—a young Asian man, a high-school-age girl, a guy lying on his side in bed—and, every time, I’d feel a little flare of excitement. Every time, they’d leave without saying a word. Sometimes I could even watch them reach down, in horrifying real-time, and click “next.” It was devastating.

ChatRoulette was created by a 17 year-old Russian kid and some are saying that he'll be the next internet billionaire, a la Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg.

For some reason, I'm just not a college football fan. I'll watch a game if it's on and there's nothing else to watch. I'll watch the national championship and maybe a few other bowl games. However, I would much rather watch the two worst teams in the NFL than the two best teams in college football.

But there was one college football game I watched that I don't think I'll ever forget as long as I live.

On Jan. 4, 2006, the second-ranked University of Texas Longhorns faced the No. 1 ranked Southern California Trojans. It marked just the third time in Rose Bowl history that the top two teams faced each other.

The Longhorns entered the game as the defending Rose Bowl champions. They had won 19 consecutive games, including an unbelievable 70-3 throttling of Colorado in the Big 12 championship a month earlier. Just weeks ago, their starting quarterback, Vince Young, had finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting, and safety Michael Huff had won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's best defensive back.

But the Trojans were absolutely awesome. Quarterback Matt Leinart had captured the Heisman Trophy during the 2004 season and had finished third in voting during the 2005 season. Teammate Reggie Bush, one of the more dominant running backs in college football history, won the Heisman in 2005, giving the Trojans two Heisman winners in their backfield. USC had won 34 straight games, including the 2004 national championship, and were already drawing comparisons with the greatest teams in college football history.

This Rose Bowl was arguably the most hyped game in the history of college football. The combined 53-game winning streak of Texas and USC was a record for teams facing each other. Quite simply, this game was the equivalent of the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts facing each other in Super Bowl XLIV if both teams had gone undefeated.

The game began with Texas cornerback Aaron Ross losing a fumble on a punt. USC responded by scoring the game's first touchdown, a four-yard scamper by running back LenDale White. The Longhorns failed to score in the first quarter.

Early in the second quarter, Reggie Bush caught a 35-yard pass from Leinart but fumbled the ball away while attempting to lateral to an unsuspecting teammate. The Longhorns managed to convert a 46-yard field goal, cutting the deficit to 7-3. The Trojans turned the ball over in the end zone for the second consecutive possession as safety Michael Griffin made an acrobatic interception in the end zone.

Vince Young led a long scoring drive that ended with Young running for 10 yards before lateraling to teammate Selvin Young, who ran 12 yards for the go-ahead score. Because of issues with the electronic equipment, the play was not reviewed and, after missing the extra point, the Longhorns led 9-7. Longhorns' running back Ramonce Taylor added a 30-yard touchdown run, giving Texas a 16-7 lead.

USC kicked a field goal and the half ended with Texas leading 16-10.

The teams traded touchdowns in the third quarter as the Longhorns answered a second LenDale White touchdown run with a Vince Young score. Then the Trojans opted to go for 4th-and-1 from the 12 and LenDale White muscled his way into the end zone for this third touchdown, giving the Trojans a 24-23 lead.

The fourth quarter began with Texas kicker David Pino missing a 31-yard field goal that would have given the Longhorns the lead. A nine-play, 80-yard drive capped off by a 26-yard Reggie Bush dive into the end zone gave the Trojans a commanding 31-23 lead.

The Longhorns added a field goal but, after Dwayne Jarrett scored, the Trojans led 38-26 with just 6:42 remaining in the game. Young accounted for all 69 yards on the next drive, and a 17-yard touchdown run cut the Trojans lead to 38-33 with just 3:58 to play.

The biggest defensive play of the game came on the Trojans' next drive when, faced with a 4th-and-2 at the Longhorns' 45-yard line, USC coach Pete Carroll chose to keep his offense on the field. However, he also kept Reggie Bush, the game's best player, on the sideline, and the Longhorns stopped the powerful LenDale White after a one-yard gain. It was the first of four tries in which the Trojans did not convert a 4th-and-short.

The Longhorns took over with just over two minutes remaining, needing a touchdown to win the national championship. After a critical 3rd-and-12 conversion at the USC 46-yard line kept the drive alive, the Longhorns found their season come down to a single play: 4th-and-5 from the nine-yard line.

As he had done virtually all game, Vince Young took matters into his own hands, darting into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with just 19 seconds remaining. Young reached the end zone again on the two-point conversion and the Longhorns led 41-38.

Although Leinart led the Trojans to the Texas 43 yard line, the clock ran out and the Texas Longhorns were the national champions for the fourth time in school history.

Vince Young passed for 267 yards, and ran for 200 yards and three touchdowns during the game. He earned Most Valuable Player honors.

When factoring in the quality of the opposition, Young's single-game performance is arguably the greatest by a player in college football history.

Sports Illustrated called the game “the most stunning bowl performance ever” and referred to the Longhorns' season as one of the greatest in college football history. The Rose Bowl was picked as the year's “Best Game” by the ESPY awards and Vince Young's game-winning touchdown run was named as the fifth greatest play in college football history.

The 2005 USC Trojans, named before the game by ESPN's college football expert Kirk Herbstreit as the second best college football team of the past 50 years, now bear a striking resemblance to the 2007 New England Patriots, who won all 16 of their regular season games before losing the Super Bowl in the final seconds.

Vince Young's championship-winning run can even be compared to the game-winning touchdown reception by New York Giants' wide receiver Plaxico Burress, the signature play in one of the greatest Super Bowls ever played.

An incredible 24 members of the Longhorns' 2005 team went on to play in the NFL, including Vince Young, Jamaal Charles, Brian Orakpo, Aaron Ross, Michael Huff, and Michael Griffin.

The Trojans produced an even greater amount, as 40 of their players moved on to the National Football League, notably Mark Sanchez, Matt Cassel, Reggie Bush, LenDale White, Steve Smith, Brian Cushing, and Clay Matthews.

It's been over four years since the “greatest game ever played,” and if truth be told, we could never again see its equal.

Electronic Drawing Pads

French Press Coffee Pot

I was looking for a good quality French Press and as per my friends suggestion I picked home the Frieling Stainless Steel French Press. I was apprehensive about its quality and was kind of hesitant to shell out $84 for a coffee pot and that too after having unsatisfactory experience with the Bodum and Bonjour. But let me tell you that you can confidently invest on this French Press and be rest assured that this will last at least half a decade without any problems. If you are a serious coffee or tea aficionado my sincere advice is to invest in the Frieling and be secured for another 5 years instead of frequently buying inferior coffee pots and wasting money on cheap products.

To begin with this is completely made of high quality stainless steel and by virtue of this material this coffee pot is sturdy, durable and can withstand lot of abuse and impact. This can no doubt be used like an everyday coffee pot to brew and serve beverage right in front of the family or friends on the teapot. The common complaints with the other coffee pots are either the plastic plunger breaks or the filter come out. Nothing of this sort happens with the Frieling because even the plunger is made of stainless steel. I wish the plunger is made of smooth metal without any sharp edges because the pointed corners are threatening while washing them with hands. Otherwise it is perfect.

Then the Bodum no doubt looks stunning and elegant with the glass body but every time you use it, you have to be extra careful and hold your breath. The glass is not meant for me and the kind of fast lifestyle I lead, only strong stainless steel body can survive in my hands. Though the glass is a good insulator when it comes to thermos flask like behavior, the double insulated stainless steel construction is far better and efficient. This can keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold and that too not for just one but all the four cups. It is true that the Bonjour scores over the Frieling with its superior workmanship but then what matters is how the carafe performs and not how it looks.

The stainless steel plunger mechanism facilitates to brew not just coffee from beans but also piping hot tea from loose leaves. One thing that I am still confused is how come the coffee grinds are more than that of Bonjour? This is really heavy and this is corroborates substantial metallic construction. I find that coffee gets into the lid through the small hole via the plunger handle and this need to be carefully. I usually use 2.5 tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee beans and allow it covered for 2 minutes to enjoy rich aromatic coffee.

If you're like me, than I'm sure that you love your computer — heck, you're on it right now! And if you're also like me, you like to entertain yourself with this machine, whether it be with video games, making movies, listening to music or anything else that can fill your time with fun and enjoyment! However, I'm sure you're well aware that not many computers can completely handle all the entertainment that it takes to…well…entertain you. This is why I have set out to find the best computer for digital media. And I believe that I have found it. I am talking about the Hewlett-Packard Pavilion Media Center TV Desktop with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6420, Model: m8020n.

This computer comes with so many amazing features, you will be blogging about it for months. One of the coolest features this computer has is its processor. You will enjoy the Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processor E6420 that has 2 (yes 2) processing cores, 1066MHz front side bus, 4MB L2 cache and 2.13GHz processor speed per core. Now, if you aren't a technology junkie, than all of that made absolutely no sense. However, the only thing that you need to know is that everything I just said means that your computer is going to run so fast, and so smooth, you're going to be astonished from the moment you power it up to the moment you power it down.

Another cool feature is the SuperMulti drive, which means that you can record up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using the compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. And, like all great entertainment computers, you will be able to create breathtaking disc labels using the LightScribe feature.

But, what else can this computer do? Well, you will have one of the coolest graphics card available on the market. It is the NVIDIA GeForce 7350 LE graphics with TurboCache and 128MB of dedicated memory. This computer also has a high-definition TV tuner that comes with a personal video recorder, or PVR. On the front of the computer, you have a 15-in-1 media reader. Basically, this means that this one media component can read and execute up to 15 various types of computer media. This includes CompactFlash Type I/II, Multimedia Card (and the mobile version), Secure Digital (and the mini version), Memory stick (as well as the PRO version), SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card and Microdrive.

Wanting to connect to the Internet? Well, of course you are, and with this computer it has never been so easy. You will be able to enjoy the built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g) as well as having a 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface. And for those “old school” individuals out there, there is also a 56 Kbps high-speed modem. When you are wanting to upload your digital images or other types of media, you can do so through 2 IEEE 1394 FireWire interfaces, as well as 6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports, which are available both in the front of the unit as well as in the back.

Now, I'm sure that you have one last question, and that is what type of operating system does this computer run on? Well, it is completely outfitted with the newest OP available. I am talking about the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, which includes Microsoft Works 8 (yes, 8, I remember when it was 2), Roxio Creator, muvee autoProducer, just to name a few. This operating system completely streamlines your computer usage and makes finding things, and even just working, on your computer extremely simple.

If you are in the market for a new computer, but you aren't wanting to settle for just the same ole', same ole…than I would highly suggest taking a look at this one. You will not be disappointed. However, there is a warning with this CPU. It is only meant for the most extreme computer users, if the extent of your computer interaction is checking your e-mail and playing solitaire, than I would move on to a more appropriate computer. But, if you're looking for the most awesome gameplay and extreme computer experience, than I would run out and buy this great HP computer.

USB TV Tuner

What a great idea, I just bought a usb tv tuner for my wife's computer and it works great. If you are thinking about buying one, check out one my new websites, the links is above. Have a great day!!!

We know, enough already about the regular laptop stuff and tell us how Intel's Wireless Display technology works! Overall, we've got to say it's really impressive, though there are a few caveats. But the good news first – the out of the box experience couldn't be easier. Seriously, we're pretty sure any of our tech-challenged friends could figure this out without even opening the manual. It was as simple as plugging the Netgear Push2TV box (usually $99, but included with the E205) into one of the HDMI ports on our 40-inch Toshiba HDTV (you can also use component), and then pressing the wireless display button on the laptop's touch control strip. The Intel Wireless display software appeared on the E205, automatically found the Netgear, and within seven seconds of hitting connect the Win 7 desktop was nice and big on the TV. Because Intel's Wireless Display technology uses its own My WiFi technology, which creates a wireless N personal area network to connect to the Netgear adapter, there's no need to configure a router or network. We should mention that this requires an all Intel package, including the new Core i3 and i5 processors and HD graphics.

Once our desktop showed up on our TV it was smooth operating, though there's a noticeable two second lag between what happens on the laptop and what shows up on screen. That actually didn't bother us as much as you'd think since the video and audio on the TV were completely in sync. For instance, watching a 720p YouTube video of Miley Cyrus' “Party in the USA” at full screen was smooth and sounded great. It was the same case with a 1080p Iron Man 2 trailer in both QuickTime and Windows Media Player, but it was only output at 1280 x 768 since the technology doesn't support full 1080p HD playback yet — it's fixed at 720p. We didn't have much of an issue with distance given that our couch was only about 15 feet away from the TV, but even when we walked about 50 feet away from the TV the laptop's content showed clearly on the TV. By the way, the setup also works awesomely as a wireless music solution; playing our Pandora channel over our home theater's speakers sounded superb. Sonos, what?

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day

We've got quite a pile of deals in today's Dealhacker roundup. Discounted HDTVs, mountains of laptops and netbooks, and more than a few cameras and peripherals. If you're saving your pennies, you can still score some free tunes and games.

Computer Gear!

• 15.6″ Dell Studio 15 Core i7 Laptop for $899 + $6 shipping (Regular Price: $999)
• HP Pavilion Elite HPE-150t Core i5 Desktop for $779.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $1,000 – use coupon code DTAL89741)
• 17.3″ Acer Aspire AS7740 Core i5 Laptop for $699.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $850)
• 17.3″ Toshiba Satellite L555D Laptop for $549.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $648)
• Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 for $39.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $52.23).
• Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 for $27.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $37.95).
• Canon ImageCLASS MF4350d Laser All-in-One Printer for $179.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $204.93).
• Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive for $119.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $130.95).
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• 10″ ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA Netbook (3 colors) for $299.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $319)
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• 23″ HP Touchsmart 600 Quad Core i7 All-in-One Touch PC for $1,615 with free shipping (Regular Price: $2,099.99 – use coupon code SVNL58743)
• Dell Studio Desktop Core 2 Quad 2.5GHz and 20″ HD Widescreen Monitor for $702 shipped (Regular Price: $867)
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• Biostar AMD Quad-Core 2.3GHz Barebones Desktop w/ 1TB Hard Drive for $299.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $399)
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• 18.4″ Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q870 Core i7 Laptop for $1,399 with free shipping (Regular Price: $1,494)
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• 15.6″ HP G60-630US 2.2 GHz 3GB RAM 320GB HDD Laptop for $529.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $579)
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• 13.3″ Dell Studio XPS 13 Laptop with Core 2 Duo Processor 2.53GHz and HD WXGA WLED LCD for $1249 with free shipping (Regular Price: $1668)
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• 11.6″ Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Netbook Laptop for $449 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $584)
• 23″ Acer P235Hbmid HDMI LCD for $179.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $209.99)
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• 120GB OCZ Solid 2 OCZSSD2-2SLD120G MLC SSD for $269 with free 8GB Memory Card (Regular Price: $299 – use use this form)
• Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 1.5TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $129.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $139)
• 640GB Samsung S2 HDX-MU064DA Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive for $89.99 with free shipping (Regular Price: $110 – use coupon code 24HRSALE23C)
• Seagate FreeAgent Go 500GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $90 with free shipping (Regular Price: $168 – use coupon code:EMCYNYN34)
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• Lexmark Prospect Pro205 Wireless 4-in-1 Printer for $99.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $124.61)
• Epson Workforce 610 Wireless Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer for $99.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $130)
• Logitech diNovo Wireless Keyboard Mac Edition for $39.99 (Regular Price: $68.27)
• Logitech diNovo Edge Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Mac Edition for $78.99 (Regular Price: $89.95)
• Logitech G9x Mouse + Logitech G110 Wired Keyboard for $106.98 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $138.98 – use this rebate form and this rebate form)

Home Entertainment Gear!

• 50″ Samsung PN50B450 720p Plasma HDTV for $699.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $797)
• 60″ Sharp AQUOS LC60E77UN 1080p 120Hz LCD TV for $1,700.40 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $1822 – use coupon code BONUSBUY)
• 50″ Samsung PN50B450 720p 600Hz Plasma TV $699.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $798)
• 40″ Samsung UN40B6000 1080p 120Hz LED TV, plus Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-Ray Player for $1,099.98 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $1254 – use coupon code OJG589)
• Yamaha RX-V365 5.1-Ch. Home Theater Receiver for $159.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $195)
• Jamo E770 3-Way Loudspeaker for $149.88 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $500)
• 32″
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• 52″ Sony BRAVIA KDL-52W5100 120Hz, 1080p LCD HDTV + Free Wall Mount for $1,408 with free shipping (Regular Price: $1,589 – use coupon code LOGICBUY20)
• 52″ Sharp AQUOS LC52D85U 1080p, 120Hz LCD HDTV for $999 with free shipping (Regular Price: $1245)
• 47″ LG 47LH30 1080p 120Hz LCD TV for $679.96 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $775 – use coupon code EMCYNYN27)
• 47″ Vizio VT470M 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV + VMT37-60S Ultra Slim Tilt Wall Mount for $879 with free shipping (Regular Price: $1099)
• 42″ Vizio XVT SV421XVT 1080p LCD HDTV for $799 with free shipping (Regular Price: $999)
• 42″ Zenith Z42PQ20 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV for $449.99 with $65 shipping or free pickup (Regular Price: $569.99)
• 40″ Toshiba 40XV645U 1080p, 120Hz LCD HDTV for $649.96 with free shipping (Regular Price: $699 – use coupon code 24HRSALE23F)
• 32″ Toshiba 32RV525R LCD HDTV (1080p) for $399.99 (Regular Price: $599)
• Logitech Harmony 1100 Universal Touchscreen Remote for $291 with free shipping (Regular Price: $350)
• Logitech Harmony 700 Universal Remote Control for $104.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $119.99 – use coupon code EMCYNYN26 and this rebate form)
• Klipsch HD Theater 500 Home Theater Speaker System + Sony STR-DH700 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver for $600 with free shipping (Regular Price: $800)
• Magnavox NB500MG1F Blu-ray Disc Player for $68 (Regular Price: $110)
• Asus O!Play HDP-R1 TV HD Media Player for $89.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $100)
• Polk Audio SurroundBar360° DVD Home Theater System for $319.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $399.99)

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• TomTom XL 340S Live 4.3-inch Internet GPS for $196 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $238)
• Canon Powershot E1 10MP Digital Camera for $149.99 + Free Shipping(Regular Price: $170)
• Sony Alpha A330Y 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm and 55-200mm Lenses for $679 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $749).
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• 12.1-MP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W190 Digital Camera for $129.99 with $4.99 shipping (Regular Price: $140 – use coupon code 24HRSALE23G)
• 12.1-MP Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Waterproof Digital Camera for $249.95 with free shipping (Regular Price: $272.95)
• Digital Foci Photo Book for $162.16 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $178.95)
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12 MP Digital Camera for $179.95 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $219.69)
• Sanyo VPC-CG10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder for $149.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $160)
• Apple iPod touch 32 GB 2nd Gen for $239.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $272.06)
• Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player for $249.99 plus frdee shipping (Regular Price: $260)
• Nextar 7 inch Digital Photo Frame $23.98 (Regular Price: $39)
• Axion AXN-8701 7-Inch Widescreen Handheld LCD TV with Built-In Tuner for $79.99 + Free Shipping (Regular Price: $109.41)
• Garmin nuvi 285WT GPS Navigation System for $107 shipped (Regular Price: $130 – use coupon code:24HRSALE23D)
• Audiovox ARWH1 Mini-Bridge Bluetooth Stereo Earset for $30 with free shipping (Regular Price: $65)
• Lexar 16GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card – Class 2 for $25 shipped (Regular Price: $60)
• Alpine Blackbird PND-K3 4.3″ Portable Navigation System for $92 w/ free shipping (Regular Price: $160 – use coupon code:BONUSBUY)
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• Viewsonic HD MovieBook VPD400 Portable Video Player for $80 w/ free shipping (Regular Price: $140)
• Altec Lansing IM207 Orbit Ultra-Portable Speaker for $9.99 (Regular Price: $15.38)
• Samsung WEP460 Bluetooth Headset for $1.99 with free shipping (Regular Price: $16.94 – use this form)

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Send an email to Jason Fitzpatrick, the author of this post, at jason@lifehacker.com.

Laptop TV Tuner

Elgato has untroduced the EyeTV One to the US market, its lowest-priced TV tuner for DTV antennas for Mac solution for $119.95 (or $101 at Amazon).

EyeTV One delivers digital TV and HDTV channels straight to a Mac or PC, enabling users to watch and record the huge variety of TV shows that are broadcast over-the-air for free – it’s an HDVR for the Mac (or PC).

The product ships with Elgato’s EyeTV 3, which enables users to watch, pause, and rewind live TV on a Mac, as well as record shows, subscribe to a favorite TV series, and create Smart Playlists. EyeTV 3 has a built-in editor to remove unwanted content and can automatically send recordings to iTunes to sync with an iPhone, iPod, or Apple TV. Recordings can be shared over a local network with other Macs. Elgato also offers optional apps to stream live TV and manage recording schedules on an iPhone while away from home.

Users who have a Windows PC as well as a Mac can use EyeTV One with either computer. EyeTV One is compatible with Windows 7 and works with Windows Media Center.

Who is trying to face down Apple’s anticipated tablet this spring?

Here’s a partial list covering tablets from larger hardware companies like Dell and HP, along with lesser-known devices and a few e-readers. The pricing details and public launch dates aren’t available on all of these yet, so we’ve provided what we know and linked to deeper reviews.

HP’s Slate computer
This video demo shows the HP tablet that runs on Windows 7. HP is also reportedly building another based on Google’s Android OS. When Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer demoed it on-stage at CES, he was spare with details and used it to read a book using Kindle software. Using the touchscreen, he swiped through the pages, then went onto Amazon, where he purchased and downloaded another e-book.

OpenPeak Tablet powered by Intel Atom chip
Intel Chief Executive Paul Otellini showed off a tablet using an upcoming Atom chip dubbed “Moorestown” during his CES keynote speech. It’s a prototype with no firm dates for launch.

HP’s tablet-laptop hybrid, the TouchSmart tm2:
This kinda qualifies. It’s a fourth-generation touchscreen laptop with a swivel 12.1-inch screen that can be turned into a tablet. You can enter things with your finger, full-size keyboard, or a digital pen. It has a capacitive multitouch display that recognizes multi-finger gestures such as pinching or swiping and an aluminum case with a Riptide engraved illustration. (See Dean Takahashi’s full take on HP’s lineup here.) This laptop starts at $949.

Dell
It has a five-inch display and is supposed to complement (not be a substitute) for a conventional PC. The small size may hurt the product in the long-run, since it duplicates the feel of a smartphone instead of an actual tablet computer. The more promising features seem to revolve around connecting multiple tablet users at once — users will be able to swipe and send pictures to other tablets, or connect tablets to play games together.

ICD’s Vega
The Android-based Vega specializes in home scheduling and other basic functions and will come to the U.K market later this year with T-mobile. We covered the first appearance of the Vega back in November. Developed by Seattle-based Innovative Converged Devices (ICD), a mobile computing engineering firm, the Vega includes features that make it a solid in-home device, suited for the average family kitchen, including a 15-inch touchscreen, NVIDIA Tegra 250 mobile web processor, full HD 1080p video playback, 3G, Wi-Fi and a T-Mobile SIM card. The carrier hasn’t released pricing. (We did a longer take on the device here.)

Marvell-based Alex Reader
This dual-screen reader from Spring Design runs on a Marvell processor and has not one, but two different kinds of displays. The smaller screen is an Android tablet while the other is an electronic paper display with an LCD. It comes out next month retailing at $399.

Skiff
This is an e-reader, not a tablet. It’s an 11.5-inch device comes from a company backed by newspaper and magazine publisher Hearst Corp. It’s got a 1,600-by-1,200 pixel resolution, which is enough to view an entire page of The New York Times up-front, according to Engadget.

Asus
Another netbook-tablet hybrid here. It’s two pounds and one-inch thick. It comes with a TV-tuner, GPS and should be out in March.

Cydle M7
This Korean electronics company entered the Tablet fray this month with a $199 Android-powered device. It has a seven-inch resistive touchscreen and should come out in the spring. (See Engadget’s slightly longer take here.)

MSI
MSI has built a 10-inch Android tablet that’s based on one of the new chips Nvidia showed off this week and has a capacitive display, which is very responsive. (Engadget has more here.)

Notion Ink
Here’s another Android-based tablet from Notion Ink. It’s on a 10.1 inch Pixel Qi display (which is what Apple’s version will reportedly run on). It comes with GPS, a digital compass, an accelerometer and even water sensors. There’s a three-megapixel camera that comes with autofocus and can record video. There will be a 16-gigabyte and 32-gigabyte version. (Slashgear has a longer take on it and Engadget tests it hands-on here.)

Compal
This is a seven-inch tablet that runs on Android 2.0. Engadget gave it a pretty horrible review, complaining about the lack of GPS and Bluetooth. It also has a resistive, rather than a capacitive touchscreen, which makes it less responsive to touch.

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Pc TV Tuner

Will televisions sets become a thing of the past now that we can watch our favorite shows on our laptops? Probably not – we'll always have a use for both options. There's nothing quite like relaxing in front of the tube with friends or family on the couch, but being able to watch television while you're out and about can make traveling, commuting and other activities that call you away from home that much more enjoyable.

How to Watch TV on Your Laptop No. 1: Slingbox

Sling Media has a few Slingbox products that you can choose from to watch television on your laptop. I recommend Slingbox Pro, which runs around $129. Slingbox Pro will let you watch and control up to four video sources when you use HD connect from anywhere in the world. When you use Slingbox, you virtually take your home theater with you. You can control your digital cable, DVR, satellite receiver and DVD player, even if you're on the other side of the United States. Slingbox Pro even has a built-in TV tuner so that you can have access to your basic cable line up without changing your set up on your television at home. There is no monthly fee to use your Slingbox software.

How to Watch TV on Your Laptop No. 2: MobiTV

Currently, you can get MobiTV through AT&T Broadband TV. This allows you to watch television on any PC. This service is only available in the U.S. System requirements are a computer system with Windows XP, Internet Explorer 6+, Flash 8+ and Windows Media Player 9+. They advertise it as live television without the TV, plus you don't have to buy any hardware to work with your existing laptop. You simply watch live television through AT&T and get your choice of more than 30 channels. With MobiTV, there is a monthly fee but you can get a 14-day free trial to see if it's the right fit for your lifestyle. The only downside is that not all channels may be available to you during your free trial. Package prices start at $9.99 and go up.

How to Watch TV on Your Laptop No. 3: Beyond TV 4.7

Beyond TV 4.7 offers the option to watch and record television with your PC. With Beyond TV 47 you can skip commercials or parts of a show you don't want to watch. There is never a subscription fee. If you get the additional DVD Burning and H.264 Plug-In, you can burn your favorite television shows. The cost to get Beyond TV 47 is high (around $180) but since you'll never have to pay a subscription fee like MobiTV, it might be well worth the one time price.

How to Watch TV on your Laptop No. 4: Sony's LocationFree TV

With Sony's LocationFree TV, you can connect wirelessly to your own home network and watch television on your laptop. Watching television away from home is super easy. You are able to log in and instantly watch live TV, change channels and more. There is an onscreen remote that is easy to use. The LocationFree Wireless Base Station from Sony runs for around $200 with no monthly fees.

How to Watch TV on Your Laptop No. 5: TivoToGo

TivoToGo is accessible if you have a series two or later TiVo video recorder with home networking. After you've downloaded the TivoToGo software on your laptop, you can access shows that you've recorded on your TiVo box. The only monthly fee is what you already pay for your Tivo, although you may need to buy other hardware if you don't have the series two video recorder.

In my opinion, Slingbox is the best deal. You get better selection since it's through your own cable service and you only have to pay the one time fee to get the hardware. So if you want to watch television on your laptop, consider Slingbox first and weigh the pros and cons of each service to see which one will truly fit your lifestyle.

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Graco Metrolite Travel System

I bought this stroller in 2003 and that is the same year that it was manufactured in. The year matters as the company makes changes each time a new version is released. This stroller is similar to the P3's that are made today.

I spent a lot of time researching and looking for the perfect stroller and when I realized that simply didn't exist I decided on the Peg Perego Pliko Matic. It is as close to perfect as I could imagine and has served are family well for the last 3 ½ years. I recommend it to anyone who's looking for a durable, easy to use stroller and would gladly buy it again if needed.

This stroller is lightweight, maneuvers great and folds up the size of an umbrella stroller. These were the top selling points for me. Now for some more details.

Opening and closing the stroller is fairly easy to do. It takes a little getting used to and at first it drove me crazy but now I actually prefer it to other strollers I've owned. To open it you pull up on two levers on each side (at the same time) and it pops open. Make sure to open it all the way and it clicks into place. Closing it is a little tricky but just takes practice. First you pull up on the black levers on either side under the handles and flip the stroller upward a bit to unlock it from the frame. Then you use one hand to pull up on the folding handle until it's completely closed and locked. It seems complicated but it is nice because the stroller stays upright and comes toward you unlike others that fall to the ground and get dirty and scuffed up, requiring you to bend down and pick them up. The folded dimensions are rather small and it would easily fit in any trunk with ample room left over for other stuff. Pretty neat for a stroller that has many of the same aspects of a full sized one.

The weight of the stroller is pretty light overall. It weighs in at 16 pounds which is less than popular brands such as the Graco Quattro which is 28 pounds. Because of how well it steers and drives smoothly you don't notice the weight at all anyway. Once the Peg Perego Pliko is folded it's very easy to toss in your trunk. There is a carrying handle that can be grabbed as you lift it up into your vehicle. In my experience this is where weight matters, especially if you have to get the stroller in and out of your car by yourself with kids waiting in the car.

The handles are awesome. They are somewhat similar to an umbrella stroller but they are thicker and are ergonomically shaped so they point inwards slightly. This is much more comfortable then a straight across bar handle that other strollers have. Another plus is that they are adjustable. If you are tall you can push a button and increase their size and if you are shorter you can use them in the smaller setting. Adjustable handles are perfect for husbands and wives of different heights. This model came with an attached cup holder on one of the sides but sadly it broke off when I tossed it in my trunk one day and I've yet to replace it. I do believe that Peg Perego sells additional ones for around $6 or so but I honestly didn't miss it. For some people a cup holder is a biggie and if so this stroller comes with one that holds average sized bottles and cans.

Recline, this seat reclines in 4 positions. From upright to slightly reclined, to even more reclined and finally completely flat. That's right you can use this stroller with a newborn who requires a horizontal place. The front folds upright so that it makes a little bassinet type thing and you can be sure your newborn won't slip out. Of course they should be buckled but the added security doesn't hurt.

The harness is great in this stroller. It is a 5 point and can be switched to 3 point style if you desire. The five-point comes over the shoulders and the thighs and easily snaps in the center. It is a free moving harness though and by that I mean it's not permanently attached to the back of the seat. This gives you the safety of a 5 point harness but allows your baby to move forward with freedom. It does have a plastic hook if you want to attach it to the back of the seat so this can be done as well.

The wheels are 16 inch but are really easy to cruise over different elements. We've taken this stroller to the beach (sand is never easy but it was doable) drove it on the sidewalk, the street, gravel, bumpy dirt roads and of course the smooth floor of the mall. You can either lock the wheels in a forward position or you can put them in full swivel mode and turn and go side to side easily. The wheel base is a convenient size at 20 inches compared to the popular Graco Quattro which has is 24 inches. A smaller wheel base means that getting around isles and crowded places is much easier.

Durability is awesome in my experience. This stroller has gone thru 2 kids and almost 4 years and is still in excellent condition. It's been tossed underneath several airplanes without a protective case and still came out in one piece. I haven't had anything break (other than the cup holder) and its still looks really nice. I just took it apart and washed the cover on gentle and it came out looking brand new. I am not the most careful or gentle person so this stroller has taken some what of a beating and still manages to perform just as the day I bought it.

The Basket, this is the only downfall I can think of. It's not as big or strong as I would like it to be but I believe the newer models have better storage. It is made of black mesh and a plastic liner and it hooks underneath the stroller on four pegs. It's a little hard to access and it won't fit more than the average sized diaper bag but it does its job and I can't complain since this stroller has so many other wonderful features. What I did was buy a Peg Perego diaper bag with hooks that attach to the handles on the stroller. I found this on clearance so I got a good deal, otherwise their diaper bags are overpriced in my opinion.

The footboard is very useful. It can be used to go over bumps and up curbs and as a bonus is big enough for a toddler to stand on. Similar to the sit and stand strollers, your older child can stand on the back and hold on to the handle bars. My 3 year old loves this feature when he gets tired of walking somewhere he can simply hop on. The newer models have an even longer footboard so I imagine it's even easier for a child with bigger feet to stay on.

The fabric is aesthetically pleasing as all of the peg perego strollers use the finest Italian fabrics. The one I bought is called Black Sable and is a combination of black and silver, quite attractive for any gender. It wipes up clean and washes well and my baby stayed cool in the summer when riding in this stroller.

The canopy is pretty decent and can be removed if you don't need it, such as when you are shopping indoors. It almost completely covers your child when the stroller is in the upright position and is very easy to adjust.

Travel system, this stroller can be used with the peg perego primo viagio car seat. The back has to be reclined all the way but then there are two anchors that flip up on the seat so you can easily attach the infant seat. It's pretty sturdy when attached and seems more stable then travel systems that have the car seat clip onto a plastic tray in the front only. The car seat is rather pricey compared to many others but overall I was happy with it and I used it until my son was about 8 months.

My overall opinion on this stroller is that it is awesome and well worth the money. That may be the only thing that deters people from giving it a try is the cost is about $270 more or less depending on which accessories you get. But like other high end brands (Maclaren and Inglesia) you get what you pay for. Compared to cheaper brands Graco or an Evenflo the Peg Perego Pliko matic is much better quality and functions a whole lot better.