The Coolest Gadets For Kids!

Spy Net Video Watch - James Bond Only Wishes!

The 2010 Holiday season is upon us and of the many gadgets and technology, there are those rare few gadgets that stand out above the rest. In this particular case, it's the tech toys for kids that grabs my attention.

Specifically, the Spy Net Video watch from Jakks Pacific. Not a toy by any means - well it is, but not just for kids! This is a video watch! Remember the days when we saw devices in the movies and TV like the Star trek communicator (which now resembles most flip cell phones) or how about the detective series like James Bond? Q would have given James Bond one of these for sure!

These are the 'real deal dude' a bonafide video watch on your wrist! Not only a video watch, but a video camera, a still camera, and an audio recorder!


Although this is aimed at the 8+ years old market, no doubt many adults will be giving this a second and third look on the store shelves - if you can find one! These are flying off the store shelves throughout North America! No doubt on Christmas morning, dad is going to want to be around when Jr. opens this present! And when Jr. asks dad for help - good luck getting it back! Now onto the technical details - I'll keep it simple.

The Spy net Video watch is a real video camera and video screen. It captures pictures and audio, and can take photos as well. It supports regular USB connections to the PC, and it includes batteries! Get this - rechargeable Lithium Ion! Jakks Pacific pulled no punches on this one! The Spy Net Video Watch has an easily accessible demo button which plays an introduction video, which is a great selling feature! Once you unpack the video watch, simply replace the provided demo (disposable) batteries with the Lithium Ion batteries. The suggested retail price is $49.95 USD, which is surprisingly low for a gadget of this nature. It also has a 90 day limited warranty. About the only thing missing is the secret grappling hook and rope! (kidding)

Some Quick Specs and Features:

• 1.4" Full Color TFT Screen
• Record over 20 minutes of full video and audio
• Capture over 2000 photos (even supports time lapse)
• Record over 4 hours of audio
• Built in Apps (Big detector, Lie Detector)
• Connectivity to USB Port for uploading and downloading content
• Recharge the batteries through USB
• Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries
• Download missions and updates from spynetHQ.com website
• Hidden camera
• Scrolling Up and Down buttons for quick access to built in 'Spy Applications'
• Secret content included with the '3D Spy Card'

The fun doesn't stop there either. The video watch connects to the spynethq website which allows your junior (or senior) spy to upload their files online. Once online, they can run the lie detector software, and video analysis software, or download specially-tailored missions for use with their SpyNet video watch.
The USB port also allows for the addition of accessories, like the SnakeCam for recording video secretly around corners. The Spy Net product line also has some neat gadgets like the Audio Recording Pen, and Night Vision Infrared Stealth Binoculars to name a few.

GameCom X30 for Xbox 360

Console Gaming Headsets Above The Rest

Plantronics has released the X30 Xbox 360 gaming headset for the 2010 holiday season. Known for their quality, Plantronics brings nearly 50 years headset experience into the gaming arena. The X30 is available throughout North America, at a MSRP of $34.95 US. The X30 boasts some very impressive features;

• Industrial strength construction
• Noise-canceling microphone technology
• Extended boom flexes to fit with better comfort
• Supple, ear-melding design
• Single-ear coverage
• Inline volume and mute controls
• 1m cable (3.25 feet)
• 2.5mm connector jack
• lightweight and comfortable
• 1 year limited warranty

Shift your Xbox 360 into overdrive with the ultimate quality GameCom X30 headset for Xbox 360. Delivering the ultimate in quality, audio and industrial-strength hipness, its single-ear coverage lets you roast online enemies while rapping offline with your fridge-raiding buddies. This ultra-light, gotta-get Xbox accessory won’t muss your do or snag your bling, and boasts a supple, ear-melding design that thwarts the chaffing typical of all-night kill fests. Inline volume and mute put you in the driver’s seat, and an extended boom flexes to fit your trash-talking maw. A noise-canceling mic lets you verbally devastate foes with cruel, cutting precision. Let The Aggression Begin!

Plantronics Gamecom P90 Goes Gaming!

Wireless Chat for Playstation® 3 Gaming

The 2010 holiday shopping season is underway, PC and tech Tips in once again offering reviews of gadgets, software, video games etc. This year is no doubt going to be a fun filled year for those that crave technology and gadgets! The first products to reach my desk are the Plantronics line of video game headsets.

Plantronics has been a worldwide leader in professional lightweight headset communications products since 1962. When considering business communications equipment, Plantronics make a quality product, not just from their design and construction, but also in their features and experience with headsets.

Imagine if they got into the video game products market! Wait...they have!

Announcing the Plantronics GameCom P90 Bluetooth PS3 headset. Experience wireless freedom for Playstation®3 game chat. The suggested MSRP is $44.95, available in North America for the 2010 holiday season.

The GameCom P90 Bluetooth® gaming headset for PS3™ boasts some pretty impressive features:

* Bluetooth technology supports an (optimum) range of +/- 30 feet from your Sony PS3™
* Easy-to-find mute button
* QuickPair™ technology for fast pairing to PS3™
* On-off switch saves battery life
* Easy-to-reach volume adjustment buttons
* Works with Playstation3 and most Bluetooth mobile phones
* Secure, comfortable fit for long game play
* Doubles as a regular Bluetooth headset for most cellular phones
(check out the plantronics compatibility tool)
The gameCom P90 lets you talk to your teammates and opponents wirelessly. Plantronics QuickPair™ technology makes pairing your headset to the PS3® system AND your Bluetooth phone easy. A slim earloop and contoured eartip provide a comfortable, and secure fit. The conveniently located on-off switch saves battery life for when you really need it. You can readily adjust the volume with intuitive volume adjustment buttons. The P90 also features USB charging cable connector right into your PS3 system. Often imitated, but not duplicated - it's a Plantronics product after all.

SONOS Wireless Ipod Dock

SONOS Wireless Ipod Dock Is Now Available

New accessory wirelessly streams digital music from iPod or iPhone to every room of the home

SANTA BARBARA, CA – October 26, 2010 – Sonos, the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home, today announced that the Sonos Wireless Dock (WD100), an accessory to the award-winning Sonos Multi-Room Music System, is now available for purchase.  The Sonos Wireless Dock is available for $139 at all Sonos authorized retailers and at www.sonos.com.

With the Sonos Wireless Dock, you can now play all of the music from an iPod or iPhone in every room of the house while simultaneously charging your device. Unlike most iPod docks on the market  which use the iPod’s analog interface, the Sonos Wireless Dock sends your digital music files wirelessly to ZonePlayers throughout your home via the iPod’s digital interface—without ever converting to analog.  The all digital path preserves the sound quality from the iPod to the speaker and when combined with Sonos’ outstanding wireless performance, ensures you get the highest fidelity sound.

You can wirelessly play what’s stored or playing on an iPod or iPhone, including most iOS music apps, on any or all Sonos ZonePlayers.  Browse and select the music from either your docked device or any Sonos Controller, even another iPhone or iPod Touch.  And, you can play the same song from a docked iPod or iPhone in every room – perfectly synchronized. 

“The Sonos Wireless Dock is the perfect accessory for our music loving customers who own an iPod or iPhone so they can play that music in any or every room of the home,” said Phil Abram, President, Sonos, Inc.  “This new accessory reinforces our mission to provide our customers with access to all of the music on the planet, including everything available on their iPod or iPhone.”

The Sonos Wireless Dock is compatible with the following devices: iPod touch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation), iPod classic, iPod nano (3rd, 4th, and 5th generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPhone, and has been certified under the Made for iPod program to meet Apple performance standards. The Sonos Wireless Dock supports Apple’s 1Amp charging specification so your iPod or iPhone are ready to go when you are.

For more information about the Sonos Wireless Dock or to locate an authorized Sonos dealer in your area to demo the new accessory, please visit www.sonos.com.

How to Copy DVD's to Mobile Phones

How to Copy DVD's to Mobile Phones

Using Movavi Video Converter, you can rip unprotected DVDs and save them in the 3GP format to be played on mobile phones and 3GP players. You can either convert a whole DVD disc at once or work with separate titles. The procedure of DVD ripping takes just a few moments - you will really like the speed and the program's clear interface. Additional tutorial details can be found here.