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Save Big on Wireless Routers Now!

The wireless internet accommodations are ever expanding, providing internet access to more devices around the home or office everyday. To meet the increasing demand, electronic manufacturers have developed higher quality routers that can handle more speed and distance off the wireless signal. When wireless routers first came out, they were primarily used for powering laptop computers in the home or work place and lacked the single-strength output and speed needed for today's HD projection and 1080p resolution devices. Now, almost everything is equipped with wifi technology built into its electronics today, including DVD players, iPods, cell phones, cameras, and printers. Belkin wireless routers, D-link wireless routers, Linksys wireless routers, and Netgear wireless routers, all tend to provide the same functionality at relatively the same cost. Depending on your personal needs there are different models you may chose from.

Dual band wireless routers include a wireless frequency signal at both standard 2.4 ghz and at a higher frequency of 5 ghz. Having both helps eliminate traffic on your router and helps handle heavier demands from HD video units and high speed gaming. A great option with the dual band technology is the Netgear N600. This particular router has all the newest technologies including a 300 mbps speed output, expended signal output, wired and wireless capabilities, and all in a compact device.

During this day in age, it only makes sense to invest in a wireless router with the benefits of this built-in technology. Buying a lower end unit will prevent you from utilizing the future demands of HD streaming and greater range capabilities. Any of the high end brand name routers will have the dual band technology. Also adding to the consideraion is the improved speed and built in security and firewall protection needed for the growing demand in electronic devices.

 

Kids have it too easy these days

I swore I would never do it but it has happened: I am using my parent’s quotes on my own children.  From “don’t make me pull this car over” to “money doesn’t grow on trees”, I am forever spouting off some phrase that would irritate me to no end as a child.  But I will agree with you when you say kids have it too easy these days.  I had shoes for the walk to school, uphill, both ways in the snow but I still complained as do my children.

My children are afforded shoes with Velcro tabs while I had to actually learn how to tie a bow.  They will complain about waiting at the bus stop in the snow even though they have Uggs.  You know what I had?  Rubber galoshes and I had to put plastic bags over my feet to keep them dry before I put them on.  Not only that, I had to carry my real shoes to school to change into.   If I wanted music on my journey to school, I had to sing.  I try to tell them about The Walkman and all they can envision is an Ipod Touch.   Can I download music to it?  Yes, but I have to get a blank cassette tape and wait for my favorite song to come on the radio and dive accross the room to hit record and then play on my boom box.  That always gets a blank stare.  And they ask me when I got my first cell phone.  Ummm…when I was an adult.  How did you ever get in touch with your mom and dad without an iPhone, BlackBerry, or Android they would ask?  I carried a dime and used a pay phone…more blank stares. Kids these days.

I am now introducing “The Little House on the Prairie” series to my children.  That was the show that made me realize, as a child, how much I had to be thankful for: electricity, running water and a working toilet.  Of course, my children are watching the series on a monsterous LED HD TV while sitting on a leather couch.  I think some of the concepts may be lost in translation.

Take advantage of great deals on Polycom products!

Polycom Corporation is known for manufacturing and selling high definition telepresence, videoconferencing, and voice communications solutions. Big businesses around the world use Polycom to conduct meetings and video conferencing as a means of improving productivity in the global marketplace. Given the reality of the economic challenges faced by international business today, solutions such as those offered by Polycom can provide a valuable cost-cutting benefit measued directly by the bottom line. Not only are the hard costs associated with corporate travel reduced, the currency of time is also impacted as your workforce will spend more time in the office instead of in the air and in airports!

Sizzling Deal on Sony XBR9 52" 1080p 30% off Today & Free Shiping

eBay has a daily deal up on a brand new Sony KDL-52XBR9 52" 1080p LCD HDTV for only $2369 and free shipping which is 30% off retial.  This is a brand new unit from a Authorized Sony dealer not a refurb.  Here are the details to check out this smoking hot Sony XBR Daily Deal.  Remember the daily deal is like a woot, once they sell out that's it.

In case you are more of the auction type here are auctions offering the Sony KDL-52XBR9.

Hot Daily Deal on Vizio 32" HDTV LCD only $399 for a Vizio VW32L

eBay is featuring a Vizio 32" HDTV VW32L LCD for $349 as a daily deal today, 6/17/09.  Retail for this set is $499 and the reviews are pretty decent.

If you're in the market for an inexpensive HDTV LCD here's a link to check out the limited time offer for the Vizio 32" VW32L eBay Daily Deal.

In case you would rather bid on a new Vizio VW32l via eBay's auctions here is a link to search for the Vizio 32" VW32L.

Vizio 32" LCD VW32L - Daily Deal Act Now For Savings

If you're in the market for an LCD Flat Panel HDTV look no further.  On June 17th eBay is featuring a Vizio 32" HDTV VW32L LCD as a daily deal. 

The Vizio flat panel is not only competitively priced it also packs a punch.  It offers 1366x768 resolution, integrated HDTV and standard definition TV tuner, all supporting 1080i.

For all you analog fence sitters, this attractive and affordable unit will get you into the 21st century and enable you to watch DVD movies, local programming or your favorite sports team in High Definition TV.

Here's a link to check out the limited time offer for the Vizio 32" VW32L eBay Daily Deal.

In case you missed the daily deal or want to check out eBay's auctions here is a link to search for the Vizio 32" VW32L.

Todays Top 5 Blu-Ray Players

After winning the war against HD DVD format in February of 2008, Blu-Ray started to come out with HD movie discs along with DVD players. Blu-Ray offers the best and highest resolution picture on the market and is changing the way we watch movies today. Here we have today’s top ranked Blu-Ray players available. Find great deals on all of them through GetItNext!

1. Samsung BD-P2500

2. Sony BDP-S550

3. LG BD300

4. Sony BDP-S350

5. Sony Playstation 3

Today’s Top Five HDTV’s

HDTV has revolutionized the way we watch television. The High Definition technology produces crystal clear images, at times prompting the surreal feeling of actually being there, whether it is watching shark week on the Discovery Channel to NHL games on V.S., In short, the HD experience is truly amazing! This week Cnet ranked the top five HDTV’s on the market. Through GetItNext you can find great deals on all of these HDTV’s.

1. Pioneer PRO-111FD

2. Panasonic TH-50PZ800U

3. Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8

4. Samsung HL61A750

5. Panasonic TH-42PX80U

Blu-ray Disc Deals Are Plentiful - Make Great Stocking Stuffers

This holiday season is truly the tipping point for Blu-ray as consumers are purchasing blu-ray players, playstation 3 consoles, and loading up on Blu-ray discs with no fear of picking a losing format.  Luckily for all of us, the winner of the high definition disc format was declared earlier in the year.  If you're one of the many consumers switching over to Blu-ray there are several ways to jump start your Blu-ray disc collection on the cheap.

Look for 2 for 1 deals, often times stores offer these to get shoppers into the store and even offer these at a loss.  This is a good one to pick up several titles at once.

Another way that is very effective is eBay, believe it or not eBay offers outstanding savings on Blu-ray discs, both new and used blu-ray discs.  If you find eBay overwhelming try some of the searches I've linked to via GetItNext.  The searches will save you lots of time and help you find Blu-ray disc bargains.

Blu-ray Disc Hot Auctions Deal search

Blu-ray Disc Buy It Now searches only buy it now auctions
Blu-ray Find a Deal (searches eBay for Uggs with 0 bids and less than 4 hours left)
Blu-ray Bulk Bargain this is a great way to jumpstart your Blu-ray collection on the cheap (searches for lots and multiples)

Blu-ray Player

Sony Playstation 3

World Golf Tour Review

I have to admit, I've been a golf game fan for a very long time. Although this may date me a bit I remember playing Links, Links LS and Links386 like it was yesterday.  As the video game consoles caught up and subseqently passed computers in performance I became a fan of the Tiger Woods golf series. 

I recently was invited to try the beta of World Golf Tour.  They promised to deliver HD quality graphics with no download required.  On that count they delivered.  The graphics are really quite good.  I was shocked to see photo-realistic qualty graphics delivered by a Flash based application. 

The beta focuses on a "Closest to the Pin" challenge Kiawah island golf course.  Prior to beginning the game runs you through a very well done tuturial.  Not being a fan of tuturials I skipped it the first time and then couldn't quite figure out how to swing the golf club in the game.  So back to the tutorial it was.  The tutuorial took about 3 minutes to complete and nicely illustrated how to swing the golf in this game.  The first thing that I noticed that was missing was the normal "click - click - click".  The 1st click to start your backswing, the 2nd click to stop your backswing and the third click to determine how straight your shot was isn't used on World Golf Tour.  They use a much more controlled swing system to allow you accurately determine the power of your swing and then force you to concentrate on your accuracy.  I really like their swing UI.  It's easy to learn and lets you focus on the hardest part of golf - accuracy.

I played a few holes and closest that I got to the pin was 8 feet (after about 25 tries).  I'm looking forward to the entire game so I can see what putting will be like.  Aiming in putting usually makes or breaks a good golf game.

Bottomline - if you like Golf Simulators - it appear that you are going to really like World Golf Tour.  I'm looking forward to the full release.