In my search for a great camera, within our limited budget, I ran across the Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens This sweet digital camera has some great features that will lend excitement to her image portfolio, and adventures into the nature shots just waiting to be discovered. She is also an amazing photographer when it comes to shooting people and animals, and knows how to capture the light as well as the emotion of a great shot. So let’s take a look at the Canon EOS Rebel, and what it has to offer the budding, as well as professional photographer.

Product Features

~ New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
~ Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
~ Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
~ 3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
~ Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Techincal Details

~ HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video.
~ 3.0-inch Clear View LCD
~ Auto Lighting Optimizer
~ Wide range ISO setting 100-3200
~ Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses
~ Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
~ Metering Modes: 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
~ Self-timer: 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting
~ Flash Exposure Compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
~ Continuous Shooting Speed: Max. 3.4 shots/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF)

Canon’s new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080.

An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You’ll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand.

Well then, this sweet little baby has me excited, and what a great gift this would make! I would love to hear opinions for anyone familiar with this latest technological gadget. What a great way to view and capture images of This Virtual World we create and live in.

So I am here to share my leap into the future with my thoughts on my new LG from AT&T. Let me assure folks who are wondering… I simply love it! I am not in need of a lot of the features available, yet I sure love to text! I think texting is a gift from the tech goddess, and a cool way to say hello and keep in touch with my family and friends instantly. Having the qwerty keyboard is a huge plus! Life is too full to mess around, and I like efficiency.

Features

~ 3G-powered smartphone in black with 2.8-inch touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard; customizable and intuitive user interface
~ Compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS, Video Share, AT&T Mobile Music, and streaming video from Cellular Video service
~ 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; MicroSD expansion (to 16 GB); digital audio/video player
~ Up to 4 hours of talk time, up to 264 hours (11 days) of standby time
~ What’s in the Box: handset, battery, travel charger, user manual, quick start guide

So far, so good. I haven’t misplaced my phone, although I have to remind myself to bring it when I travel, hah! I am into simple solutions, so as long as I have text, sweet little alarms to remind me of how time flies, the ability to snap a shot on the run to capture those precious moments, and – oh yeah, speed dial for my favorite people to chat with, well then, I am set!

Yep, Life’s Good!

I freely admit that the iPod touch is a great iPod, a great pocket computer, and a great portable game player. Listen to a mix of songs automatically put together by the new Genius Mixes feature. Watch a movie. Surf the web. Download countless apps. (Click here to jump over and learn all about apps.) View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Discover games and apps you’re sure to love with new Genius recommendations for apps. And since iPod touch now comes with the latest 3.1 software already installed, you can start using fun, convenient features right out of the box.

Product Features

Music
Listen to a unique mix, or watch the video for your favorite song created just for you.

Cover Flow
What a song does for your ears, Cover Flow on iPod touch does for your eyes and fingers. It’s a virtual party for the senses.

Genius Mixes
Introducing Genius Mixes. All you do is sync iPod touch to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library to find songs that sound great together. Then it creates multiple mixes you’ll love.

Genius Playlists
Say you’re listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it . Count on Genius to create a mix you wouldn’t have thought of yourself.

Shake to Shuffle
Shake things up a bit. Musically speaking, that is.

iTunes
Fill your iPod touch with songs and music videos from your iTunes library on your computer.

Bluetooth
 iPod touch includes the iPhone 3.1 software, so you can pair Bluetooth stereo headphones with it. Keep your iPod in your bag or charging on your desk across the room and still listen to your music.

Movies + TV shows
A feature film, a video podcast, your favorite TV show. Now appearing on a subway train or a plane near you.

Widescreen Viewing
Carry hours of video with you and watch it on the crisp 3.5-inch color widescreen display.  From Hollywood blockbusters to independent favorites, there’s something for everyone.  Prefer TV shows? Get a single episode or an entire season’s worth all at once.

Onscreen Controls
While watching your video, tap the display to bring up the onscreen controls. You can play or pause, view by chapter, and adjust the volume.

iTunes
Need some entertainment for your next flight or road trip? With iTunes on your iPod touch and a Wi-Fi connection, you can buy movies and TV shows on the fly.

App Store
Shop the App Store and discover over 75,000 apps that let you do even more with your iPod touch. Browse apps in categories from games to lifestyle, social networking to education, and more.

Browse Apps
Shop the App Store a number of ways. Tap Featured and get a list of new apps and to see what’s hot. Peruse by category. Check out the Top 25 apps.

Amazon-Related Apps
Have Amazon at your fingertips with these applications:

• Amazon Mobile:  Buy millions of products from the palm of your hand
• Kindle:  Read Kindle books on your iPhone or iPod touch

Genius Recommendations for Apps

There are tens of thousands of apps in the App Store, with more added every day.

Download Apps
When you find an app you want, buy and download it wirelessly to your iPod touch from anywhere over Wi-Fi, and start using it right away.

Update Apps
iPod touch tells you whenever an app update is available, so you’ll always have the latest versions of your favorite apps.

iTunes
Discover and download new music, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks with iTunes on your iPod touch.

Shop Anytime, Anywhere
The built-in Wi-Fi capability in iPod touch gives you access to the iTunes Store, where you can choose from millions of high-quality iTunes Plus songs and thousands of movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and free podcasts and iTunes U lectures.  Browse New Releases, Top Tens, and Genres.

Sync with iTunes
When you connect iPod touch to your computer, the music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and podcasts you downloaded on the go sync to your iTunes library on your Mac or PC.

Voice Control
Voice Control on the new 32 GB and 64 GB iPod touch gives you the ability to control music playback with spoken commands. You say it. iPod touch plays it. And shuffles it, pauses it, or names it.

Say and Play
Voice Control knows the music in your iPod touch. Want to hear something specific? All you have to do is ask. For instance, say “Play artist Bob Dylan,” and iPod touch does just that. Ask what song is playing and hear iPod touch answer. Tell it to play your favorite album, artist, or playlist.

Speak into the Mic
The new 32 GB and 64 GB iPod touch come with the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic. So you can reap the benefits (and the fun) of Voice Control even when your iPod touch is tucked in your pocket or bag.

Language Support
Voice Control features support for the following languages: Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Dutch, English (UK), English (US), Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Swedish

Photos
With storage for up to 90,000 of your favorite photos, iPod touch lets you flick through and share all those remember-that-day moments.

Share Photos
Show thousands of photos from the palm of your hand.

Save Photos
If you receive a great image in an email, save it to your photo library on iPod touch. Once there, it acts just like any other photo. You can set it as your wallpaper, share it on the web, or pass it on.

Sync Photos
Just choose which photos or albums to sync to your iPod touch, then you can look at them–and share them–anywhere you go.

Home Screen
Maybe you want Maps as the first app in the second row. Or Mail down in the Dock. Whatever the arrangement, make iPod touch your own with customized Home screens.

Customize Your Home Screen
Move an app one row up, two apps over, or even to another Home screen. Create up to 11 Home screens for quick access to games and applications.

Home Button
No matter where you are on iPod touch, one press of the Home button at the bottom of iPod touch takes you to the main Home screen.

Spotlight Search
Looking for something? Search the entire contents of your iPod touch, all from one place.

Add Apps and Web Clips
Whenever you download an application from the App Store, a new icon appears on your Home screen. And if you check the same websites every day, just create web clips.

Safari
iPod touch features Safari, the most advanced web browser ever on a portable device. See the web in your hands the same way you see it on a computer. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection.

Browse Anywhere
iPod touch is the only iPod with built-in wireless access to the web.

Search the Web
iPod touch syncs your bookmarks from your PC or Mac, so you can access your favorite sites quickly. It has Google and Yahoo! search built in, so it’s easy to find what you’re looking for on the web.

Web Clips
If you check a website frequently–a favorite newspaper, blog, or sports site–why not create a Home screen icon, or web clip, for it?

Zoom
Get a closer look at any web page by zooming in and out with a tap or a pinch of the Multi-Touch display. View websites in portrait or landscape. Rotate iPod touch 90 degrees and the web page rotates, too.

Mail                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Email on iPod touch looks and works just like email on your computer. And it works with the email accounts you already have.

View Messages and Attachments
iPod touch supports rich HTML email, so vivid images and photos appear alongside text.

Access All Your Accounts
Access your email from popular providers–including MobileMe, Google Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo! Mail, and AOL–and most industry-standard IMAP and POP mail systems.

Compose Instantly
iPod touch recognizes email addresses in different applications.

Type Smart
With its built-in dictionary, the intelligent iPod touch keyboard predicts and suggests words as you type, making it fast and easy to write email. And when you rotate iPod touch on its side, the keyboard instantly switches from portrait to landscape for larger keys and more room to type.

Search Your Inbox
No need to scroll through message after message in your inbox looking for the right one.

Maps
Find your way and a place to eat. With Maps and a Wi-Fi connection, you can get directions, find local businesses, and check traffic.

Find Yourself
iPod touch finds your location using known Wi-Fi hotspots. It also finds points of interest by keyword: Search for “coffee” and iPod touch shows you cafes nearby.

Get Directions
Just type in an address and get directions from wherever you are. Choose the method of transportation–car, public transit, or on foot–and view a list of turn-by-turn directions. See a highlighted map route with estimated travel time.

Switch Map Views
Just like Google Maps on your computer, Maps on iPod touch lets you switch between views of Google map data, satellite images, and a hybrid of both. Multi-Touch makes the difference.

See Traffic
Maps on iPod touch shows you live traffic information, indicating traffic speed along your route in easy-to-read green, red, and yellow highlights.

YouTube
Skateboarding moves gone wrong. Hilarious commercials from another country. Whatever the video, iPod touch has your YouTube addiction covered.

Share from Anywhere
Email your favorite videos to your favorite people. Tap Share on any YouTube video detail page and iPod touch creates an email with the video link already in it.

Search YouTube
Explore Featured, Most Viewed, Most Recent, and Top Rated videos. Or search for the video you want using a keyword search. Once you find what you’re looking for, bookmark it to watch later.

Nike + iPod Compatibility
Rock out your workout. iPod touch has built-in support for Nike + iPod. It’s music and motivation rolled into one.

Tune Your Run
iPod touch includes built-in Nike + iPod support. Just slip the Nike + iPod Sensor (available separately) into your Nike+ shoe and start your run. The sensor communicates wirelessly with your iPod touch, tracking your time, distance, and calories burned. It even gives you voice feedback on your progress.

Tune Your Cardio Workout
This feature also works with new cardio equipment available in many fitness centers. Just look for Nike + iPod compatible treadmills, ellipticals, stair steppers, and stationary bikes.

Sync with nikeplus.com
When you get back to your computer, sync your iPod touch with iTunes and transfer your exercise data to nikeplus.com, where you can track your workouts, set goals, and challenge friends.

Voice Memos
You might have a good memory. But sometimes, it’s nice to have a backup. With Voice Memos, you can record little (and big) bits of information to your iPod touch.

Record Memos (or Any Audio)
Record a simple to-do, your next big idea, or a bet between you and your friend.

Edit Memos
You can trim recorded memos right on iPod touch. That way, you keep only what you need.

Manage Memos
Keep all your memos organized by choosing labels from a predefined list or by creating custom labels.

Share Memos
Send memos to your friends and colleagues via email. Memos you record on iPod touch sync back to your Mac or PC via iTunes, so you can share them later. 

ipod Touch Technology

~ Multi-Touch
The Multi-Touch display layers a protective shield over a capacitive panel that senses your touch using electrical fields. It then transmits that information to the LCD screen below it. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flick through photos and enlarge them with a pinch, zoom in and out on a section of a web page, and control game elements precisely.

~ Accelerometer
The accelerometer inside iPod touch allows it to detect when you rotate iPod touch from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes the contents of the display. The accelerometer really shines when you play games, because it immerses you in the action. It’s perfect for racing games, where your entire iPod touch acts as a steering wheel, and for tap-and-tilt games such as Rolando, in which your movements control the action.

~ Wireless
iPod touch has built-in support for 802.11b/g wireless technology. That means you can get online anywhere there’s Wi-Fi. Send email from a coffee shop. Surf the web at the airport. Shop for games from your couch. Browse, buy, and download music and more from the iTunes Store. iPod touch locates nearby wireless hotspots, including protected networks. If you’ve never used a particular network, Wireless Icon it asks you to enter a password the first time, and it remembers the password from then on. So the next time you’re within range, it connects automatically.

~ Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a form of wireless technology that lets you use devices without the hassle of cables or wires. What does that mean for iPod touch? It means you can use iPod touch with Bluetooth headphones and listen to your music no matter where in the room your iPod touch is. So lounge on your bed, while your iPod touch charges on your desk. Bluetooth on iPod touch is also great for peer-to-peer gaming.

~ Design
iPod touch is as remarkable outside as it is inside. Holding one is all the proof you need. With its curved design, iPod touch is a mere 8.5 mm thin. Its optical glass front and polished stainless steel back feel sleek and smooth in your hand. Turn it on, and instantly you’re impressed by the brilliant 3.5-inch display. iPod touch is the perfect combination of stunning design and revolutionary technology–the total, beautiful package.\

Read Kindle Books on the iPod touch

~ No Kindle required.
~ Get the best reading experience available on your iPhone or iPod touch.
~ Access your Kindle books even if you don’t have your Kindle with you.
~ Automatically synchronizes your last page read between devices with Amazon Whispersync.
~ Adjust the text size, add bookmarks, and view the annotations you created on your Kindle.

I am in the market for a new cell phone for both my daughter and myself. We are looking for something that carries all the features we need to get the best bang for our buck. Basically a phone such as the SANYO Incognito, in which there is no contract required and they have nationwide coverage, with an unlimited plan. This phone looks like it just may keep us very happy, with some pretty cool features.

Basic Features

~ Model Number: SANYO Incognito™ SCP6760
~ 2MP Camera with VGA Camcorder
~ Music and Video Player
~ Enhanced Web Browsing
~ GPS Navigation Enabled
~ Nationwide Coverage
~ 3G Speeds where Available
~ Voice Activated Dialing
~ QWERTY Keyboard with Dedicated Text, Camera and Emoticon Shortcut Keys
~ Large 2.6″ main display, Camera/Camcorder, Stereo Bluetooth® and MP3 player
~ Price point: $129.99 (excluding taxes) with Free Shipping when purchased through the required link

With EVDO capabilities and a full QWERTY keyboard, friends and families can stay connected via their favorite social networking sites and share content within seconds.

Additional features include Multi-Media messaging (Picture & Video), Stereo Bluetooth® Capable & GPS Enabled.

*Special Note – SANYO Incognito™ pairs perfectly with the Boost Mobile $50 Monthly Unlimited Plan which offers unlimited talk, text & web with no contract.

Vino-Air Wine Aerator and Pourer

What is the Vino-Air Wine Aerator and Pourer?

Ingenious construction complemented with optimal convenience, this on-bottle wine aerator does it all serves up a perfect pour, eliminates drips, and fully aerates and oxidates your wine for maximum flavor and quality.

Using innovative technology, this wine aerator has a specially designed, dual venturi chamber that pulls twice the vacuum as the leading venturi aerators to more fully oxygenate your wine (unlocking premium flavors and aromas), while the sleek, compact size makes for effortless portability. Simply place aerator on the mouth of your wine bottle, smoothly pour yourself a glass, and voil perfectly oxygenated wine in seconds! Works with both red and white wines. Wine aerator measures 7″ long.

Well then, I am quite impressed with this totally cool Vino-Air Wine Aerator and Pourer, and I simply must have it! And just think what a great gift this would be for the wine connoisseur in your Virtual Realm.

So I decided to find some great tools to help get us started. Of course, I am already a fan of LeapFrog, so it was an easy guess that I would find something quite simple to get us going. When I saw the LeapFrog Scribble and Write, I knew I was on the right track. Let me just post a couple of reviews to let people see how others have responded to this cool little gadget.

BoysMommy says…

This was an Amazon gift from the grandparents to my 4 year old. He LOVES this! It teaches your child the proper way to make their letters. (My 8 year old needs one LOL!)He loves tracing the dots and sliding the eraser. It cheers the kids on after they push the paw print. He will sneak to play with it when he is suppose to be sleeping. It is currently at show and tell at his pre-k, he loves it that much. One week of use and he is going all over the house writing the first letter of his name. He has shown off his letter writing skills at the Drs. office. He now writes his letters better than his big brother in 3rd grade!

Daddy B Me writes…

My 3 year old is starting to write and draw and this is really helping with her learning to write her ABC’s and shapes. She really loves the dog Scout and the cute audio. The size of it is right on the money and is easy to take along in the car. Every letter brings out some cute responses too.

Mother of 2 Boys tells us…

My 3 1/2 year old son got this scribble and write for Christmas. He loves following the dots to draw, does great with the letters, still a little slow with the picture part but is so proud when he writes the letter properly. And the best thing of all, he enjoys using it (and he’s learning without even knowing!!)

Well then, I am definately of a mind that this is a great gift, as well as a sweet little learning toy. For the price, it is worth checking out… what a wonderful addition to our travel toys to keep those little ones occupied on the road as well!

I would like to get her something small enough to carry around in her pocket or purse, yet still have enough virtual memory to get plenty of footage. We need something simple to operate, with enough features to make it fun, and allow her to express her creative nature. We are always looking for new material to work with in our Artistic Expressions class. She loves to share, so the video camera will also need to carry the proper software to upload videos easily onto YouTube and such.

We are quite fortunate that technologies are advancing as quickly as they are, because I do believe I have found the perfect fit for our needs. Creative Labs Vado HD 720p Pocket Video Camcorder with 8 GB Video Storage and 2x Digital Zoom comes loaded with the features we are looking for! Let me give a quick view of what this sweet little pocket video camcorder has to offer.

Technical Details

~ High definition 720P pocket video camcorder with 8 GB of video storage capacity
~ Fits easily in your pocket purse or the palm of your hand
~ One touch recording with a spacious 2 inch display
~ Record up to two hours of HD video footage or up to four hours of video at VGA resolution
~ Connect your Vado HD to any HDTV with included HDMI cable

Manufacturer Product Description

From the Manufacturer Catch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby’s first steps or your kid’s graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative’s Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of your hand, and it captures video in 720P high-definition quality with just the touch of a button.

Sharing videos online is simple with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. The Vado HD is the only pocket video cam to feature true HDMI connectivity and an included HDMI cable for a superior viewing experience on an HDTV. Take the Vado HD Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment.

Product specs include 720p high-definition video, wide-angle glass lens, 2x digital zoom, 8GB of video storage capacity, up to two hours of recording and playback per charge, up to eight hours of recording time at 640×480 at 30 frames per second, HDMI and RCA connections for TV, HDMI cable included, A/V cable sold separately, removable and rechargeable lithium battery, Vado Central software for simple video editing and sharing.

System requirements include Windows Xp Service Pack 2 or Vista, Intel Pentium III or higher, 512MB of memory, USB port, 500MB free hard disk space, and 16MB of Video Memory or above. Product ships with soft pouch, HDMI cable, and USB cable.

At the moment I am swaying heavily towards the Apple iPod touch 8 GB (3rd Generation). This just so happens to be the newest model, and comes with a price tag which is within my budget.

Technical Details

* NOTE: This is the 3rd generation 8 GB iPod touch that comes installed with iPhone OS 3.1 Software

* IMPORTANT: To get started using your iPod, charge your player using the USB cable for at least 2 hours

* 8 GB capacity for 1,750 songs, 10,000 photos, or 10 hours of video

* Up to 30 hours of music playback or 6 hours of video playback when fully charged

* 3.5-inch widescreen Multi-Touch display with 480 x 320 pixel resolution

* Supports AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV audio formats; H.264 and MPEG-4 video formats; JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF

* One-year limited warranty with single incident of complimentary telephone technical support

* Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.

Apple iPod touch is a great iPod, a great pocket computer, and a great portable game player. Listen to a mix of songs automatically put together by the new Genius Mixes feature. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Discover games and apps you’re sure to love with new Genius recommendations for apps. And since iPod touch now comes with the latest 3.1 software already installed, you can start using fun, convenient features right out of the box.

My nature seems to call for efficiency and organization in most areas of my life, and my latest search was to find enough storage to gather all of my most treasured data without cramping my style. I try to avoid unnecessary limitations, yet I use good sense when it comes to knowing just how much space my creative nature will need, and the Sony USM16GL 16GB Micro Vault Click USB with Virtual Expander tops my list!

That’s 16 Gigs baby!! Even I will have a hard time jamming up the machinery with so much space to work with. And wouldn’t it be so cool to travel with my favourite music just a tiny click away? Not that we aren’t totally rich with sweet little gadgets to play with already, what with technology making leaps and bounds into whole new arena’s of fun to keep us satisfied! Still yet, I can think of a lot of uses we can get out of this with 16 gigabytes of expandable virtual memory.

Features and Techincal Specifications

~ Pre-loaded with data compression software for up to three times the storage capacity

~ Hardware Platform – Mac

~ Dimensions – 4.2 x 1.0 x 5.9

~ Weight – 0.09 pounds

Yep, I am most certainly happy to add lots of Virtual Memory for our Virtual Lifestyles! This little gadget is loaded and ready to go…

Apple iPhone 3G Stylus Pen (Silver)

Here’s what James Bradford from Oklahoma has to say about the Apple iPhone 3G Stylus Pen (Silver)…

“I am using this stylus with an iPhone 3g and it works pretty well for typing on the virtual keyboard. I can type considerably more accurately and therefore faster using the stylus than with a finger, however, you must press the stylus on the screen more firmly than you press with a finger.

I think it works pretty well considering the price.”

Most reviews look to be about 50/50. Some people love it, and some people do not think it is worth the hassle and it is better to just use your fingers. But if you have really big fingers, or really long fingernails, well then this tool sure could come in handy!