The new MacBook Pro has the latest Intel processor, a bigger hard drive, plenty of memory, and even more new features all fit inside just one liberating inch. The MacBook Pro has the performance, power, and connectivity of a desktop computer without the desk part.  The world’s thinnest and lightest 15 inch notebook. Introducing the new 15-inch MacBook Pro the most powerful Mac notebook ever.

• Product Description: Apple MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz – 15.4″ TFT
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 36.4 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.4 cm
• Weight: 2.5 kg
• Localisation: English / United Kingdom
• System Type: Notebook
• Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz ( Dual-Core )
• Cache Memory: 6 MB – L2 Cache
• RAM: 4 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) – DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz – PC3-8500 ( 2 x 2 GB )
• Hard Drive: 320 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
• Optical Storage: DVD±RW (±R DL) – integrated
• Display: 15.4″ TFT 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
• Graphics Controller: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT / GeForce 9400M – 512 MB
• Audio Output: Sound card
• Networking: Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
• Notebook Camera: Integrated
• Input Device: Trackpad, backlit keyboard
• Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
• Battery: Lithium polymer
• Run Time (Up To): 5 hour(s)
• Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.5
• Environmental Standards: EPA Energy Star
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

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The Leyio Personal Sharing Device (PSD) allows the user to transfer data in several ways without the use of a PC.  Large data files can be swapped between users in seconds at a rate of 10mb/sec which means that a 50MB video file will be transferred in 5 seconds. 

Each Leyio communicates with the other using Ultra Wide Band Wireless Technology at high speeds and you can carry and transfer all forms of digital files – Photos, Videos, Music, Avatars, Web links, Business Card, Business Files etc.  

The device has a USB slot to enable transfer from and to ANY type of USB memory stick and a removable USB Shuttle (2GB) which you can transfer data to and pass to someone with the data you chose to share.  The device has a thumb print reader which secures that your data is not accessed by anyone else and also a 6 digit entry code as a back up. 

The Leyio PSD has a battery life of 1 month under normal usage.  There is a mini USB connection allowing the device to be charged while connected to your PC and for your data to be loaded onto the PD.  Leyio Agent software allows you to keep your product up to date and you can securely change your products name, key code etc via your link to the Leyio user area.

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I first heard of Spotify on this weeks gadget show, very kindly reviewed by Gale Porter who incidentally still looks good without hair!  I quickly looked it up at www.spotify.com signed up for a free account and off I went.

What is Spotify I hear you cry, here’s the blurb from their website:

“Spotify is a new way to enjoy music. Simply download and install, before you know it you’ll be singing along to the genre, artist or song of your choice. With Spotify you are never far away from the song you want.

There are no restrictions in terms of what you can listen to or when. Forget about the hassle of waiting for files to download and fill up your hard drive before you get round to organising them. Spotify is instant, fun and simple.

Because music is social, Spotify allows you to share songs and playlists with friends, and even work together on collaborative playlists, Friday afternoon in the office might never be the same again! We’re music lovers like everyone else.

We want to connect millions of people with their favorite songs by creating a product that people love to use. We respect creativity and believe in fairly compensating artists for their work. We’ve cleared the rights to use the music you’ll listen to in Spotify.”

So there you have it free music to listen to whilst connected to the internet, there’s thousands of tracks to choose from what more can you ask for?  There are some adverts on the free version but they are so few and far between that you hardly notice them.  If my car had internet access I wouldn’t need my iPod!  Hmmmm…….

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Below is an exquisite display of genitalia as nature intended, or not as the case may be.  Tongue in cheek I named this gallery Natural Aphrodisiacs.  This is natures way of having a little fun.

This flash photo gallery was created with the nextgen flashviewer plugin and uses airtight interactives postcard viewer flash photo gallery download.  Its clean and very easy to implement.

Please click the gallery thumbnails to zoom in, then click again to zoom out. 

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Panasonic has stepped into the world of high definition videos with the Lumix DMC-TZ5. The Lumix DMC-TZ5 has a 28 mm wide-angle setting to fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame, and a telephoto setting to pull in subjects from far away and capture even the subtlest details in facial expressions. It records video in 720p and is equipped with a 10-megapixel sensor, with a high sensitivity range going up to 6400 ISO and a light detection system with several levels. Gone are the days of problems caused by backlighting and overexposure, because the Panasonic TZ5 comes with a Mega O.I.S image stabiliser and a 9-point AF focus, meaning you can pinpoint faces in photos and ensure subjects’ natural skin tones are maintained. For backgrounds, the DMC-TZ5 has an intelligent flash with red-eye reduction and slow synchronisation modes, which help to prevent colour alteration. There is also a number of colour, scene and automatic modes, allowing you to really explore your creative side. As well as being compatible with Pictbridge, the Lumix DMC-TZ5 also has an HD audio/video output so you can enjoy your creations on an HD TV using an optional component video cable.

The Panasonic DMC-TZ5 was recently reviewed by the Gadget show and was described as one of the best compact digital cameras on the market at the moment.  The Gadget Show website does however say that if you venture much beyond ISO 400 the images can be a little grainy.

Click to see the latest Amazon offers on the Panasonic DMCTZ5 Digital Camera

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If you are looking for something a cut above an entry-level camera, then the Lumix DMC-FX37EF from Panasonic could just be what you were after! The Lumix DMC-FX37EF is simple yet stylish, coming with an astonishing set of features that includes an aspheric Leica lens and a stabilised zoom to reduce the risks of blur and capture almost double the amount compared to other cameras. Images always turn out with remarkable width and depth thanks to its focal length of 25-125 mm, while its Auto Intelligent mode makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos by focusing in on the main subject in your frame. The Lumix DMC-FX37EF?s Venus Engine allows you to take more shots on a single battery, and its clever camcorder mode means you can film short videos in high definition, with resolutions of up to 1280 x 720 pixels. Finished with a stylish metal body, the sleek and slim Lumix DMC-FX37EF is a sophisticated camera packed full of great functions!

• Type: Type – Compact camera / Pixels: CCD – 10.7 megapixels (10.1 effect / Resolution (in pixels) – 3648 x 2736
• Optical: Optical Viewfinder – None / LCD display – 2.5 inch LCD TFT screen (230,000 pixels) Viewing angle: approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD and Power LCD modes / Macro Distance – 5 cm / Normal Distance – Wide angle: 50 cm / telephoto: 100cm – infinity / Optical Zoom – 5x / Digital Zoom – 4x / ISO range – Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High sensitivity mode (Auto): 1600-6400
• Aperture and Shutter Speed – Wide angle: f/ 2.8 F8.0 (2 levels); Telephoto: f/ 5.9-F18 8-1/2000 sec, starry sky mode: 15, 30, 60 sec. / Focal length (in mm) – 4.4 – 22 / 35 mm equivalent focal length (in mm) – 25 – 125 / Stabiliser – Optical / Flash (built-in) – Auto, Auto/red-eye reduction, activated, slow sync/red-eye reduction, off/ 0.6 – 6.0m (Large/ISO Auto), 1.0 – 2.8m (telephoto/ISO Auto)
• Storage: Image formats – JPEG / Memory Card Type – SDHC, MMC / Included Memory Card – No / Internal Memory – Approx. 50 MB / Video: Video mode – Yes, with sound / Video Sequence – 1280 x 720 – 30 fps / TV Output – AV (NTSC/PAL) output / Webcam – Information not provided
• Computer InterFace: Port – High speed USB 2.0 / Wireless function – Information not provided / Compatibility – Information not provided / Included software – PHOTOfun STUDIO -viewer- 2.1E, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), QuickTime, USB driver

Excellent value at £168.62.  Buy the Panasonic DMCFX37 Black Digital Camera.

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www.priorypaving.biz  is one of my many attempts at web design, a family member asked me if i could design a website for him to promote his paving and tarmac driveway business.  The brief was to make a brochure type website with a gallery function to show off examples of types of work undertaken, and to make the website as easy as possible to navigate.  I like a clean looking website, and one of my ideas was to make it validate in XHTML and CSS, as some say this helps SEO.  All of these objectives were achieved.

The image galleries are Flash based and they provide a little interest as the images are scattered onto the page randomly as thumbnails, when the images are clicked they zoom in from the background.

Below is an extract taken from the Priory Paving index page:

“Priory Paving are your local landscape, block paving and tarmacadam specialists. We provide a professional service at a price to suit every pocket.  Our work is fully insured and guaranteed. Our construction teams cover Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire.  In addition to paving and driveways we also provide a full range of landscaping services including:

• Patios
• Decking
• Turfing
• Fencing
• Planting
• Ponds
• Feature Walls
• Decorative Gravel
• Rockeries

For your free quotation, please phone us today on 0845 855 0898.”

Click to visit www.priorypaving.biz.

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The hands-free, shock proof Action Video Camera is an ace gift for lovers of extreme sports, and the AT3K camera has even more eye-popping features than the AT2K to blow you away! So now, for example, it’s waterproof to 3 metres so you can capture full colour digital video in the sea or swimming pool, as well as from your helmet, handlebars, skateboard.

The waterproof compact all-in-one design weighs only half a pound (with batteries), and delivers a hands-free full color digital video in 640 X 480 VGA at 30 frames per second, even underwater. After capturing footage, you can replay the video clips on a television, or edit the movie on computer and share the video clips with friends through an internet connection. You can also save the footage back to the console for transport.

Simple button design makes using Oregon Scientific ATC3K easier than ever. There are only 3 buttons (ON/OFF button, Movie shutter/Confirm button and Menu/Select button). The ATC3K has an in-built microphone and 32MB internal memory; add a 4GB memory card (not included) to extend recording time to an amazing 3.5 hours.PC and Mac compatible.

The ATC3K mounts easily on helmets, bikes, race cars, dirt bikes and more. All mounting hardware is included. So if wipeouts in a white out or an unexpected barrel roll is your thing, then no worries! The ATC3K is waterproof!

Use as a webcam too. Comes with editing software (on CD Rom)

Web Only Price of £89.99.  Order Now.

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Welcome to my blog.  I’m a huge fan of technology, gadgets etc and any form of digital media.  I don’t admit to being an expert because I’m not however I intend to use this blog for reviews of products I’ve used, to look at new technology, advertising and write about pretty much anything that i wish to get off my chest.

I have a background in patient moving and handling equipment so some of the content may be a little biased towards this.  My specialist field is patient hoists, any type, ceiling track, mobile, portable and gantry.  I also have extensive knowledge of patient lifting slings.  Feel free to post any comments (all comments will be moderated).

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