December 2004

Beyond Microwave Oven

Microwave ovens make cooking a breeze, but even though they’re quick, sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what “half-power” means on your microwave, and who can always remember how long to cook those frozen meals? The Beyond Microwave Oven takes all the guesswork out of microwave cooking, letting you cook meals perfectly and evenly every [...]

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The Year in Technology – 2004

By Cynthia L. Webb, washingtonpost.com Staff Writer Will 2004 be remembered as the year the technology sector grew up? There are plenty of reasons to think so. From Silicon Valley darling Google coming out of its cocoon in the biggest IPO since the tech bust, to the mainstreaming of open-source software and the rise of [...]

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Battery-Operated Corkscrew

Perfect for opening a bottle on New Year’s Eve! If you enjoy drinking wine but have a history of broken or floating corks, the Battery-Operated Corkscrew is now available to ease your embarrassment. Just press the corkscrew’s tip against the center of the cork, touch the button and voila! It uncorks itself, with no twisting, [...]

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The smart way to reading tech reviews

By Ian Tan Ian Tan has written a guide on the art of reading reviews so that consumers can become more discerning buyers.

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D-Link Power over Ethernet Adapter

D-Link’s DWL-P200 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter delivers both data and electrical power to Ethernet-enabled devices using a single Ethernet cable.

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Computer Jargon and Computer Users

By Alistair Dabbs If you speak it, they will listen. Somewhere between the twin evils of jargonising and patronising lies a promised land where ordinary users care what you tell them because at last they understand you. What’s the difference between a hi-tech digital gadget and a technical author? One is complicated and requires a [...]

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DMC Intercom/Sound System for Whole-House Audio and Communication

Monitor and communicate with your family through an intercom that acts as a full sound system. Program through the master station, which controls intercom functionality at the room and weather-resistant patio stations, which can in turn control the system’s music power, volume and up to four music sources. Speak to visitors through the door station [...]

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HDTV: Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask

By J. Freedom du Lac — Bee Staff Writer This Q & A styled article explores the ‘mysteries’ of HDTV technology.

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Digital Picture Frame plus MP3 Player

Have you always wanted a way to display all of your digital photos? Well, now you have it! Introducing the Digital Picture Frame by EDGE! This product is a must-have for the digital picture aficionado. The Digital Picture Frame by EDGE allows you to easily display all of your favorite digital photos in your work [...]

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Next year’s top gadgets

By Roland Tellzen and Vince Blake AS the Christmas gadget shopping frenzy hits its stride, technology manufacturers already have their minds on what will be the must-have gizmos of 2005. IT Alive’s gadget hounds have peered into the crystal ball to nominate their gadget highlights of the next year in the following categories: Games, Digital [...]

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