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Sony Bloggie Handheld Camcorder – Flip competitor

Just as we thought the Flip Mino HD had taken the whole market for ultra-portable camcorders, Sony has fought back and offered the Bloggie. Their 5MP handheld camcorder has a 1920×1080 HD recording resolution and displays on a 2.5-inch LCD screen.

There are a few different models available, all with varying specs and colors but none of them stand out as being better than the Flip series.

In fact, it would be quite possible to say that the Flip series and Sony Bloggie series are pretty much identical. The price is the same, the resolution near enough, and the only difference comes when you start looking at aperture sizes (and that classic Sony styling)!

If Sony are hoping people will buy purely because of their branding, it’s a risky bet. Those loyal to Sony are likely to be from slightly older generations, i.e. those that have a need for a full-sized camcorder not a portable one. With the Flip being seen as so cool and desirable amongst the younger generations they have a lot to live up to. Good luck Sony.

Buy now!
More info from the manufacturer
Price: $179.99 (Model dependent)
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Google eBookstore Online

Google eBookstore Google’s eBookstore has opened their virtual doors with the goal of capturing some market share away from other eBookstore’s including Amazon for the Kindle, Apple’s iBooks, Barnes & Noble’s Nook and Kobo from Borders with over 3 million titles from some 4,000 publishers.

Google provides a web reader but the iOS and Android apps have been released as well allowing synchronization of your bookmarks and library.

What I like about the Google library is that you can download the book as either an ePub or PDF format. ePub is the open source ebook format. With these formats you can view and print on just about any device not to mention “loaning” books to friends.

iSkin’s Silo Range Adds a Touch of Class to Laptop Cases

iSkin Happy FriendsiSkin have a new line of laptop cases that should inspire us all; instead of carrying our laptops around in dull sleeves or black executive bags it should be okay to consider something radically different.

Their top range is the set of bags that fall under the Silo category and these are available in Slim, Tote or Messenger styles. All of them will fit laptops that are 13″ to 15″ screen size. …

Samsung Galaxy Tab available for pre-order to Sprint Premier Members

Sprint Galaxy Tab pre-order
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Sprint just offered its Premier Members the ability to pre-order the brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet running Android 2.2 (Froyo). It’s $400 and requires a 2-year agreement and of course a data plan (starts at about $30/mo).

They’ll ship it you as soon as it’s available.

Giveaway: The SAFE – Encrypted USB Info Vault

The SAFE Encrypted Data VaultWe reviewed The SAFE a while back and are giving it away! It’s an encrypted 2GB USB thumb drive that can safely store all of your important info electronically and portably.

How to Enter
Simple. Just head over to our Facebook page and make a comment on the entry (there) for this article and tell us how chaotic your ‘filing system’ is. We’ll pick the best comment as the winner. We’ll run the contest until Mon 15th November 2010 at 9PM Pacific. Only US residents please. It’s a good idea to take a look at the rest of our contest rules (they’re not that long!).

Thanks to the folks at Life Link International and their PR folks for providing us with this review sample.

Giveaway and Contest Rules

Gartner legitimizing iPad for Corporate Use

iPad is here Gartner has recommended that CEOs clear obstacles that prevent IT departments from taking advantage of the iPad according to TUAW.

Stephen Prentice, a VP and Gartner fellow, said in the report: “It is not usually the role of the CEO to get directly involved in specific technology device decisions, but Apple’s iPad is an exception. It is more than just the latest consumer gadget. CEOs and business leaders should initiate a dialog with their CIOs about if they have not already done so.”

Child Locator alerts and finds your wandering kids

Brickhouse Security Child Locator

Got a small child? Worried that they may wander off (which they have a tendency to do)? Then take a look at BrickHouse Security’s Child Locator. Attach a small mini homing tag to your kid’s clothing or on their wrist and use the handheld locator to pinpoint their location.

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