I admit it, I’m hooked on gadgets. From my first tape recorder and transistorized radio in my teens, I loved watching things work. If they whirled, made sounds, beeped, flashed, had batteries, a power-pack, were portable, and, even better, small, I had to have it. So, here I am about forty years later and sit in electronic heaven. I’ve amassed a collection of neat playthings that do a variety of chores from educate, access, play music and video, communicate, entertain, and make life easier. So let me share with you some of my “must-haves” that are only a year or two old and bring a smile to my face every day. By the way, I have no self-interest in the brand names, but I did research to insure I got a quality product. With that disclaimer, here goes, in no particular order:
BLUETOOTH HEADSET: I got mine from Sharper Image. It’s a lightweight headphone that wirelessly connects to the tiny receiver that plugs into my stereo, TV, MP3 or any device that you want to remotely connect to without wires. Great if one of you wants to watch the TV without disturbing the other. Around 5. Very practical.
Tablet Pc Viewsonic
MP3 PLAYER: Mine’s a Sandisk with 1 gig of memory. I use it on trips and going to the gym. I have about 150 tunes I downloaded off my computer. Easy to use and good sound quality. I paid about . A must-have.
MDA CELL-PHONE: We use T-Mobile and this device is about the size of a deck of cards. It allows internet connection so you can check email and browse the web. It’s Bluetooth capable, has a 1.3 mp camera and nice sized color touch-screen. 0. Neat.
PORTABLE GPS: That would be a Global Positioning System device that tracks your travel using satellites as guidance. Also about the size of a deck of cards, this Garmin Nuvi 360 can be taken from car to car and mounted with a small suction cup system. It is Bluetooth to allow a cell phone to make calls off the device, has a touch-screen, points of interest like nearby restaurants and tells you when and where to turn, naming the streets as you go. It will store MP3’s and photos as well and up-to-date maps can be downloaded off their site. Ours was 0 and really fun to use.
PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER (PMP): This item downloads and plays MP3’s and DVD’s off your computer. Or it can connect to your TV or DVD player and transfer anything, like shows or movies. It also stores photos, word documents, and has an FM radio. All in a hand-held size package that is rechargeable and good for 5 hours. With a 30 gig memory, my Cowan A2 holds 30 movies or nearly 15,000 MP3’s. It was around 0 and has a nice travel case. The 4” screen is easily seen and of course, comes with earbuds. Great for my wife and I on the plane when the movie is lame or if we want to watch different movies or listen to songs at different times. It helps pass the time, so don’t leave home without it.
EXTERNAL COMPUTER HARD DRIVE: A have a Seagate 300 gig that backs up everything off my computer. At 0, it’s well worth the insurance in case your internal HD goes sour.
SECOND COMPUTER MONITOR: My 19”ViewSonic is sharp and clear. Having a second computer monitor lets me keep my internet browser open while I type a word document or use another application on the main screen. In addition, you can look at multiple websites without them overlapping on one screen. Perfect for our web-based business projects. Only 0.
HD LCD TV: I have a 15 inch on the kitchen counter. It takes up no space and is very sharp. Even the stereo speakers are good. It’s a Magnavox and around 0. Also, a 50” Samsung HDTV more traditional TV and the HD signal is great.
DVD PLAYER/RECORDER: My Panasonic was around 0 and allows me to burn DVD movies and play them back onto my PMP mentioned above. Way better than a player alone.
That covers the most fun things on my list. The essentials would be a computer, a laptop, a router to allow the laptop mobility in the house and a wifi-capable printer. I also have an electronic Yamaha teaching guitar without strings that’s really fun. One can’t have too many toys, can one? And in case you were wondering how we could afford so many of these things, think about this. The items totaled around 00. That excludes the larger TV and computers. But that’s the equivalent of one nice 7 day trip for two somewhere. And you can buy these things cheaper every year, as the prices drop and the features increase. So enjoy are technological age and the cool things it has to offer. Play on!
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ARCHOS 101 Internet Tablet 16GB Feature
- Connected Android device - This must have connected device has a smooth user interface, 3D graphics accelerator and Wi-Fi connectivity (Android 2.2)**. With Android multi-tasking has become a reality.
- Unique design to hold the latest technology. The nice big 10.1" diagonal screen sits within a very slim and light design with a high-resolution 1024 x 600 pixel screen.
- Hi-definition multimedia at your fingertips - All your multimedia in HD quality either on your ARCHOS or on your TV thanks to the HDMI video output (cable sold separately).
- Everything to replace your PC Features include ultra-powerful processor, webcam, email & chat applications, and comfortable keyboard. Video chat with friends and family using the forward facing webcam.
- The perfect size for full and intuitive web surfing Enjoy the real Internet. Pages in full width, accelerometer and high-speed Wi-Fi b/g/n connection. Everything you want for an uncompromised web experience.
ARCHOS 101 Internet Tablet 16GB Overview
The ARCHOS 101 internet tablet is a tablet that you’ll be proud to own. You’ll have the best of the highly desirable AndroidTM technology with a large, high-resolution 10.1’’ screen, a weight of 15 oz (480g) and a thinness of just 0.5” (12 mm). Beyond providing the best Internet and HD multimedia experience, your device is completely customizable with a world of apps to make it your personal tablet. Unique design to serve the latest technology With a slim and light design, you will have the jewel that everybody wants. Thanks to its patented technology with over-molded stainless steel structure the ARCHOS 101 internet tablet weighs only 15.8 oz (450g) and is only .47” (12mm) thin. Connected Android™ device This “must have” connected device has a smooth user interface, 3D graphics accelerator and Wi-Fi connectivity. With Android™ multi-tasking has become a reality. The perfect size for full and intuitive web surfing Enjoy the real Internet. Pages in full width, accelerometer and high-speed Wi-Fi n connection. Everything you want for an uncompromised web experience. Everything to replace your PC Features include ultra-powerful processor, webcam, email & chat applications, and comfortable keyboard. Once you start using it, you will no longer think about powering on your PC. Video chat with friends and family using the forward facing webcam. Your world of applications Match your ARCHOS to your personality and style by downloading the apps that matter to you (instant messaging, 3D games, newspapers, video chatting…). Hi-definition multimedia at your fingertips All your multimedia in HD quality either on your ARCHOS or on your TV thanks to the HDMI video output.ARCHOS 101 Internet Tablet 16GB Specifications
Offering a unique tablet design with the latest Android operating system, the ARCHOS 101 Internet tablet features a 10.1-inch multi-touch display with pinch-and-zoom capabilities, a fast 1. GHz processor for fast web browsing, HD multimedia playback, and multitasking across applications.
The ARCHOS 101 features a patented construction process that uses an over-molded PVD stainless steel structure, enabling the tablet to be smaller, thinner and lighter--and thus even more portable. It measures just 0.47 inches thin and weighs just over 1 pound.
An integrated multi-position kick stand allows for hands-free use, enabling you to set the ARCHOS 101 in a stand-up position (approximately 60 degrees) to use the display as a PC monitor with an external keyboard or in a low position (approximately 30 degrees) for using the virtual keyboard.
With ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, you'll be able to connect to your home or business wireless network as well as hotspots while on the go. A built-in webcam means you can make video calls to family and friends. Additionally, a new feature in the Android settings menu allows the device to be tethered to a 3G phone via Bluetooth or USB for Internet connectivity when on the move.
This version of the ARCHOS 101 offers an internal 16 GB memory, which can be expanded using microSD memory cards up to 32 GB in size. It includes an HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or monitor and a full-sized USB port for transferring files from your PC as well as connecting an external keyboard. Other features include a variety of pre-loaded app (from the OfficeSuite productivity app to the Raging Thunderlite 3D car game), e-mail client that can handle multiple e-mail accounts, multi-format media player for music and video, and up to 10 hours of battery life when browsing the web.
Key Features
Unique Android Multimedia Applications
On top of Android's latest version, the ARCHOS 101 features several exclusive music, video and photo applications that offer smooth browsing through the album covers and home screen widgets that give instant access and control to your media. One of these functions--the 3D album cover application--allows you to glide through your music by album covers. You can also make your own music playlists or browse your songs and music by favorites, recently played or recently added.
Because you want to enjoy your videos and TV shows without re-encoding them with complicated software, ARCHOS makes your life easier by supporting audio and video formats beyond the standard ones of Android. It can even display subtitles and alternate audio tracks--all you have to do is drag, drop, and play.
Browse through your photos with a simple flick of your finger or play a slideshow of your last vacation with music and transition effects. You can even display the pictures that your friends uploaded to Facebook or other photo sharing websites. The high-resolution screen perfectly reproduces each picture in such detail that you can easily zoom in to see the tiniest of details, there's no limit.
Other multimedia functions include an internet connected Photo frame application with 3D transitions, and the ability to sync your pictures with your Facebook, Picasa or Flickr account.
Connectivity to TV and PC
With its TV output, the ARCHOS 101 internet tablet displays every Android screen on your compatible widescreen HDTV or monitor. You can then browse your files or the Internet from your couch.
The ARCHOS 101 internet tablet also features Samba and UPnP protocols. This means that you play your movies, videos, and photos on your ARCHOS 101, but these files are really located on your computer in another room. You don't need to store everything on your ARCHOS to enjoy viewing it on your ARCHOS as your files reach your tablet via a Wi-Fi connection.
Read or Edit Your Office Documents
The ARCHOS 101 internet tablet combined with the pre-loaded OfficeSuite application allows you to easily create, revise or edit all of your Office documents. This office suite, compatible with Microsoft Office, gives you the ability to manage all of your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. This application also serves a central location for managing both online and offline documents. It offers a multitude of improved features that include extraction of ZIP files, zoom mode, downloading files, text encoding options, and more. The ARCHOS 101 is also compatible with other formats such as pdf, rtf, and e-books.
What's in the Box
ARCHOS 101 internet tablet, power charger, USB cable, Quick Start Guide (QSG)
Specifications
- Internal memory: 16 GB
- External memory: microSD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB)
- Display: 10.1-inch TFT LCD screen, 1024 x 600 pixels
- Operating system: Android 2.2 (Froyo)
- Pre-installed applications: Aldiko, Ebuddy, Wikipedia, Avecomics, HubKap, Deezer, Mewbox, Raging Thunderlite (a 3D car demo game), WordNewspaper, Touiteur, Fring
- Processor: 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8; 3D OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics accelerator
- Wi-Fi: Wireless-N (802.11b/g/n)
- Bluetooth: Version 2.1+EDR
- Video output: HDMI
- HD video: Up to 720p resolution with compatible format
- Subtitles: Supports files with .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub extensions
- Video format compatibility: MPEG-4 and MPEG-4 HD; H.264 HD; WMV9/VC1
- Music format compatibility: MP3; WMA; WMA-Pro 5.1; WAV; AAC; AAC+ 5.1; OGG Vorbis; FLAC
- Photo format compatibility: JPEG; BMP; PNG;GIF
- Battery life: Up to 36 hours of music playback; up to 7 hours of video playback; up to 10 hours of web surfing
- Dimensions: 10.65 x 5.91 x 0.47 inches
- Weight: 16.95 ounces
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