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Core LEGO MINDSTORMS Programming: Unleash the Power of the Java Platform

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Core LEGO MINDSTORMS Programming: Unleash the Power of the Java Platform

LEGO Mindstorms robots can do more than you ever imagined! The secret: go beyond the built-in tools and leverage the power of Java. In Core LEGO Mindstorms, author Brian Bagnall shows you how, step by step. Working from beautifully rendered 3-D plans and photographs, you’ll construct five unique robots. You’ll master advanced proximity and compass sensors, even master MIT’s new breakthrough in robotics: behavior control programming.

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Shure E3c Sound Isolating Earphone Stereo Headphone

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Shure E3c Sound Isolating Earphone Stereo Headphone

Enjoy an audiophile listening experience when music matters.

The E3c combines precision components and remarkable sound isolation to provide studio quality sound everywhere you go. High energy micro-speakers deliver great tonal balance across the entire frequency range. Flexible sleeves produce remarkable isolation, revealing the subtle details of original recordings. The small compact earphone design fits securely in your ear, making it ideal for active listening and frequent travel. The E3c’s ear sleeves can even be custom-fit by a hearing specialist, after your purchase, for the best personalized fit and comfort.

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Apple iSight Video Conferencing Webcam with Autofocus -M8817LL/B

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Apple iSight Video Conferencing Webcam with Autofocus -M8817LL/B

iSight is a state-of-the-art video camera that’s the easiest way to video conference with your colleagues, friends and family over broadband. Featuring an autofocusing autoexposure F/2.8 lens which captures high-quality pictures even in low lighting, iSight also includes a dual-element microphone in its stylish compact aluminum body.

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Suunto n3 Smart Watch

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Suunto n3 Smart Watch

The Wrist Net watch with MSN Direct receives information wirelessly, so you’re in the know while on the go. Find everything from stock quotes to the latest news, all at a glance. Along with a glanceable, seamless connection to your world, there are tons of watch faces to choose from, for just the look you want. Set-up is easy: simply charge up, activate your watch online, and set up the content channels you want. A subscription to MSN Direct–available in top cities across the U.S. and Canada–is required to take full advantage of all watch features.

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Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

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Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

The perfect EOS for advanced-amateurs and professionals alike, the EOS 20D sets new standards in its class. Featuring an all-new 8.2 MP CMOS Sensor, a second generation DIGIC II Image Processor, 5 fps performance for up to 23 consecutive frames and a 0.2 second start-up time, the EOS 20D is designed to capture richly detailed, perfectly exposed images with speed formerly found only in cameras several times the price. Other features include a top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec., flash sync at 1/250, a new high-precision 9-point AF System, a built-in multi-controller for fast focusing point selection and a refined magnesium alloy body, for rugged, go anywhere photography. Compatible with not only Canon’s new EF-S Lenses, but with the entire EOS System of lenses and flashes, the EOS 20D is a professionally featured camera with a consumer price tag.

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iRobot Roomba 4210 Discovery Floorvac Robotic Vacuum

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iRobot Roomba 4210 Discovery Floorvac Robotic Vacuum

Strikingly modern and easy to use, this robotic floorvac includes an array of convenient features. Simply press the “clean” button and the unit will vacuum the whole floor, adjusting automatically to any floor surface including wood, tile linoleum, and low-to-medium pile carpet. The vacuum’s artificial intelligence determines the room size and adjusts the run time to ensure that it cleans the entire floor. Integrated sensors detect dirt and will increase the focus and intensity of cleaning in that area, while infra-red cliff sensors in the non-marring bumper detect stairs to keep the unit from falling, as well as furniture and walls for cleaning right up to the edge.

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Satellite TV beams 140 channels into your SUV

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By Earle Eldridge, USA TODAY

First, there were navigation systems using satellite guidance for cars. Then there was satellite radio. Now you can get satellite TV with 140 channels in your SUV, minivan or large sedan.

While it’s feeding a seemingly unquenchable thirst for entertainment in cars, the technology also raises concerns about growing in-car distractions for drivers.

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USB Optical Liquid Mouse

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USB Optical Liquid Mouse

Need some company for those dull days and long nights at the office? The USB Optical Liquid Mouse provides a little companion you can keep close at hand. This optical mouse (with scroll wheel) comes with your choice of a floating fish or duck built right into the mouse. Watch these little guys bobble around in the water as you mouse your way through some heavy duty spreadsheets or just tilt the mouse back and forth and watch them surf the waves. Guess it depends on what kind of day you’re having.

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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Internal Sound Card

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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Internal Sound Card

The THX certified Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS delivers 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio, 108dB SNR clarity across 8 channels, and is the only available PC platform to deliver Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio playback in 24-bit/192kHz stereo and 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround. EAX ADVANCED HD effects produces ultra-realistic sound in supported games and multi-channel playback in 5.1, 6.1and 7.1 with over 400 existing 3-D games. EAX ADVANCED HD acoustic enhancements dramatically improve all your music with features including Bass Boost, Graphic Equalizer, Audio Clean-Up, and more!

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