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.

Click for the best prices at Amazon.co.uk for the 16GB Leyio Personal Sharing Device.

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On April Fool’s Day there’s nothing better than playing a prank on a work colleague or family member, if you’ve exhausted all your ideas let me give you a hand.  Trick your mates with this comical electric shock pen!  Care should be taken to ensure they are in a safe environment before use as the electric shock can surprise them and cause lack of concentration i.e.  Do not use while driving, up a ladder, at the top of stairs etc… WARNING: Emits electrical shock.  May interfere with electrical devices such as pacemakers.  Do not use if you suffer from epilepsy or any heart condition.

Buy the Electric Shock Pen, from Amazon.

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A particularly good episode!  The following extract is taken from the Gadget Show blog. What happens when Jason and Ortis try out the Lotus 119c at Donington Park?  They only get inspired to build their own gravity racer – essentially a souped-up soapbox race kart – and challenge the reigning gravity racer champions to a race at Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park.  Lucky, then, that they enlisted the help of a group of engineers at Loughborough College…

Thanks to all these guys who helped us out with the build!

Formula Gravity
Loughborough College
Cadwell Park racetrack
Donington Park racetrack
Stylize (decals)

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 – July 3rd / 4th / 5th

Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Applehead Gravity
Biking Gear
Biking Gear
Neck Support
Demon Tweeks (boots)

Also in this episode, Jon teams up with none other than interior design guru, Linda Barker, to test some of the latest desktop computers.  What will Linda think of the Sony VAIO’s styling?  Will the new iMac appease her design sensibilities?  And how about the HP TouchSmart?  Is it a touch smart?  Jon asks Linda…

Sony Vaio JS2E/S
HP Touchsmart IQ500
Apple iMac 20″

Meanwhile, our new presenter Gail Porter endears herself to the team by playing some nasty tricks on the office with best gadgets for April Fool’s Day!  From electrocuting pens to phantom ahem, flatulence, machines.  But which of these widgets sits pretty at the pinnacle of our top five April Fool’s Day gadgets?

Read Episode 4 – Soapbox Build, Desktop PCs & April Fool Gadgets on FiveFWD

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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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This “Ready to Fly” helicopter is ideal for the novice. No skill needed accept to be able to twiddle a couple of knobs and point the radio control aerial in the right direction. Easy!

Technical Specifications:

•  Model: Syma 603 R/C Helicopter 
•  Main Rotor Diameter: 495mm
•  Length: 510mm 
•  Width: 200mm
•  Height: 150mm
•  Tail Rotor: 148mm
•  2 Channel Radio Control Helicopter
•  Battery: Rechargeable 7.2V Ni-MH
•  Radio Controller: 2 Channels
•  Main Motor: Type 370
•  Flight Time: 25~30 minutes

What’s included?

•  2-CH Radio Transmitter
•  SYMA 603 R/C Helicopter
•  7.2V Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (For Helicopter)
• UK mains AC Charger
•  Instruction Manual
• Suitable for Ages 14+

Requires 8 AA Batteries for transmitter (not included)

Only £34.99.  Buy Now.

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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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