holiday gadgets 2009
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Gadget Night with Fred Davis: Just in Time for the Holidays Tech journalist Fred Davis presents “Gadget Night” to SofTech on December 2, 2009. Fred is a fabulous speaker, and well-known journalist and entrepreneur. This presentation highlights some of the latest tech gadgets, along with Fred’s insights into the significant trends in consumer and business technology. About the Speaker Award-winning tech journalist, Fred Davis, is a Silicon Valley insider who has been at the forefront of technology hyper-change for the past 30 years. He has served as Editor for many of the world’s leading computer magazines, including A+, MacUser, PC Magazine, and PC Week, where he also started and ran the world’s leading technology product testing labs. Fred is the author of over a dozen books, and was a former tech correspondent for NPR’s All Things Considered.TRANSCRIPT
Holiday Holiday Gadgets Gadgets -- 20092009
Presented by: Mark Ginnebaugh and Fred Davis at AutodeskPresented by: Mark Ginnebaugh and Fred Davis at Autodesk
San Rafael, California
Sponsored by:
Fred DavisFred Davis
Co-Founder and CTO, Grabbit (www.grabbit.net)
� Award winning tech journalist, entrepreneur and gadget enthusiast
� Named one of the most influential tech people by publications in the U. S. and
Japan
� Widely quoted in publications such as Business Week, The Wall Street Journal,
The New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, and the Atlantic
Monthly
� Guest on many radio and television programs, including NPR's "All Things
Considered," "CBS Evening News," and "ABC News"
iPod iPod NanoNano
5th Generation
8GB or 16GB
Video recording
FM Radio TunerFM Radio Tuner
Up to 24 hours of music playback or 5 hours of video playback when fully charged
2.2-inch color TFT display with 240 x 376 pixel resolution
$150 for 8GB
KnockoffKnockoff: “: “iPhoneiPhone nanonano””
iPhoneiPhoneVideo recording
3 megapixel camera
Voice control
16GB or 32GB
Find My iPhone and Remote Wipe
$199 from AT&T w/ 2 year plan
What's inside?What's inside?
Source: http://regmedia.co.uk
Palm PrePalm Pre
Palm's new Linux-based webOS
Camera, no video
Portable media player
GPS navigator
Ambient light sensor adjusts screen brightnessbrightness
Internet (text messaging, e-mail, web browsing, Wi-Fi)
Slide open for keyboard
$149 from Sprint w/plan
Motorola DroidMotorola DroidAndroid 2.0
faster Web browser
Google Maps Navigation
better messaging and contact management
excellent call quality
talk time
improved speed over previous Android devices.
$199 from Verizon w/plan
Kindle 2Kindle 2Whisper Sync technology lets people keep track of a single book across multiple devices
Physical keyboard right up front, and the device can even browse the web.
The Kindle doesn't support the open, Google-backed ePub format, but you can't The Kindle doesn't support the open, Google-backed ePub format, but you can't do much better for paid content than the Kindle Store.
$259 - Buy from Amazon
Kindle DXKindle DX
Aimed at businesses and students, with a 9.7-inch screen and wider format support
Great for PDFGreat for PDF
$489 - Buy from Amazon
ASUS ASUS eePCeePC
ASUS started the netbook craze, and while the release of Windows 7 and graphics chips like Ion have made "traditional" netbook guts a little passe, the 1005HA "Seashell" Eee PC is perhaps the best Eee PC is perhaps the best example of that passing form.
10 hours of constant use!
$359
HP HP Mini 311Mini 31111.6-inch screen, a great keyboard and HP's classy netbook styling
NVIDIA Ion graphics chip inside makes the laptop powerful enough to play back HD video and even some video games like World of Warcraft.Warcraft.
$399+ Buy from HP
Dell Dell InspironInspiron Mini 10v Mini 10v NetBookNetBook10.1-inch Dell Mini
10v powered by an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor (unlike the Mini 10).
1GB RAM and integrated Intel 945GSE UMA Graphics Media Accelerator.
Either 120GB/160GB hrd drive or 8GB/16GB SSD storage.SSD storage.
10.1-inch 1024×576 LCD display and 1Wx2 speakers.
1.3 Megapixel webcam
WIFi
Bluetooth 2.1
3-in-1 card reader and three USB ports.
Runs Windows XP and/or Linux OS – OR Snow Leopard with hack!
$399
KohjinshaKohjinsha DX DX NetbookNetbookKahjinsha dual-screen netbook.
10.1 inches, one slides behind the other when not in use.
Each screen is a TFT display capable of showing 1,024 by 600 pixels.
The netbook measures 1.02 x 8.26 x 0.74 –The netbook measures 1.02 x 8.26 x 0.74 –1.65 inches and weighs just 4.09 pounds.
$1,110
Panasonic Z1Panasonic Z1Flagship 54-inch plasma HDTV ever, with only 1-inch depth.
SiBEAM's 60GHz 1080p for wireless glitch-free images sent via the included transmitter/media box from up to 30 feet away.
Internet connectivity for YouTube and Amazon VOD and an SD card reader for photos.
Full 1080 line motion resolution, accurate HD color, deep black levels and 96Hz for judder free movie viewing.
$4000
LG LH90LG LH90Excellent black levels, wide viewing angle LCD IPS panel, accurate color, and 240Hz (120 refresh + scanning backlight) for good motion resolution.
ISF CCC mode for calibration, THX certification and a "picture wizard" for user set-up without calibration discs or external test signals.test signals.
Not the thinnest LED LCD, but a great price.
Available in 42, 47 and 55 inch screen sizes
The 42LH90 is online for $1200 to $1500; the 47LH90 sells in the $1700 range; and the 55LH90 goes for $2200 to $2800.
Dual Digital HDTV TunerDual Digital HDTV TunerTurn any PC on your network into an HDTV with SiliconDust's HDHomeRunnetwork-based adapter.
Dual tuner solution plugs into your network and lets you receive both over the air and unencrypted content from your cable company.
Compatible with Windows Media Center and many third Compatible with Windows Media Center and many third party solutions for Windows, Macintosh and Linux.
Record your favorite shows onto your hard drive so you can watch them whenever you want.
Watch TV from any computer on your network.
Record full 1080i broadcast resolution.
Pause, rewind, fast-forward live TV.
Schedule and record all your favorite TV shows.
Expand with multiple HDHomeRun devices.
$150
Panasonic Panasonic BluBlu--ray Disc Playerray Disc Player
Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player
1080p upconvert
24p cinema mode
Includes an SD Memory card slot and USB slot, to view digital still images and HD video recorded in AVCHD
$129
LG LG BD390BD390
Excellent Blu-ray play
Integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi
Netflix, YouTube, and CinemaNow streaming
Superfast disc loading; plays music, videos, and pictures off a connected USB drive or over pictures off a connected USB drive or over network
Profile 2.0 compatible; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
7.1 analog outputs
1GB onboard memory.
$400
Sony PS3 SlimSony PS3 Slim
33% slimmer, 36% lighter, more energy efficient PlayStation 3
Blu-ray Disc with upsamplingIncludes a Dualshock 3 wireless controller and a built-in 120GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and storing games, music, videos, and photos.
Built-in Wi-Fi
HDMI + Bravia Sync functionality that provides both 1080p output resolutionInstant in-synch connectivity between your PS3 and other Sony HDMI enabled products without remote controls
$299 ($100 drop)
Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
10.2-megapixel DX-format imaging sensor
Nikon EXPEED image processing; in-camera image editing and Active D-Lighting
3.0-inch color LCD screen; 170-degree 3.0-inch color LCD screen; 170-degree wide-angle viewing
Under $500 with 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor VR Image Stabilization lens
Nikon D90Nikon D9012.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards
$1,200 with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens
Nikon D700Nikon D70012.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor; body only.
3.0-inch, 920,000-dot VGA color monitor; 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection.
Fast, accurate 51-point AF system; 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes.
Base ISO range from 200-6400 can be expanded to range from ISO 100 (Lo-1) to 25,600 (Hi-2); 0.12-second start-up speed.
Capture images to CF I/II cards; compliant high-speed UDMA CF cards that will enable recording speeds up to 35 megabytes/second.
$2,500 (body only)
Canon 7DCanon 7D
DSLR video that's superior to every camera but Canon's very pro 1D Mark IV (which costs $5000)
Shoots in 1080p, with full manual controls, excellent in low light.
18-megapixel sensor that doesn't explode with noise at high ISO settings
Good autofocus system
$1900 with a 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens
Canon T1iCanon T1iSame 15-megapixel sensor as the pricier mid-range 50D
Full 1080p HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution
HDMI outputHDMI output
3.0-inch Clear View LCD
Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards
$720 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens
Canon Canon PowerShotPowerShot S90ISS90IS
10-megapixel High Sensitivity System; DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Improved low-light image performance, plus a Low Light scene mode for ISO settings up to 12,800
Customizable control ring for easy access and operation of manual or other creative shooting operation of manual or other creative shooting settings
Wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer
f/2.0 lens
$399
Panasonic Panasonic LumixLumix DMCDMC--FZ35FZ35
12.1-megapixel resolution
27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
$399
LeicaLeica M9M918 Megapixels
Full-Frame 35mm CCD Sensor
2.5" LCD
Classic Rangefinder DesignClassic Rangefinder Design
Intuitive Controls
Quiet, Metal Blade Shutter
High Sensitivity (ISO 2500)
M Mount Compatible
$7,000 (body only)
HasselbladHasselblad H3DIIH3DII--5050
50 megapixels
Large format (2x2 style)
50MP, 36×48mm Kodak sensor, which is twice the size of a full frame 35mm DSLR sensor
top shutter speed of 1/800 sec
ISO range of 50 to 400
$35,000
Flip Ultra HDFlip Ultra HDPocket-sized HD camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
Captures 120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software
Built-in software lets you upload video to sharing sites likeYouTube and MySpace
$199
Canon Canon VIXIA HF200VIXIA HF200
HD Flash Memory Camcorder
HD video directly to a removable SDHC memory card
Genuine Canon 15x HD video lens; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
1920 x 1080 Full HD recording; 24p Cinema Mode, 30p 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording; 24p Cinema Mode, 30p Progressive Mode
Dual Shot for capturing both video and photos with ease
HDMI terminal for easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV
Under $600
Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder
8.59Mp CMOS sensor
Up to 6 hours of HD video to a removable SDHC card as well as 8Mp digital stills
10x HD Video Lens, 2.7" Multi-Angle Widescreen LCD and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
Canon Canon HF S100HF S100
Image Stabilization
Face Detection and Pre-record modes help the casual shooter get the shot.
Microphone and headphone terminals and a Mini Advanced Accessory shoe for holding external lights and mics.
24p Cinema mode gives your video a film-look while 30p Progressive mode is ideal for action or sports footage.
$1,000
Sony Sony PMWPMW--EX3EX3Flash-memory based high definition camcorder
Variety of frame rates and resolutions using Sony's new XDCAM-EX intraframecodec
“Big-brother" to the PMW-EX1, the PMW-EX3 has an interchangeable lens mountEX3 has an interchangeable lens mount
Continuous record time of up to 140 minutes!
Shoot in 720p, 1080i, or 1080p modes
Fast and slow motion, as well as popular frame rates such as the "film-like" 24p mode.
$9,999
Red Red One CameraOne CameraBody itself starts at just under $20,000—without lenses, mounts, CF modules or pretty much anything you'll need to use it
It's the cheapest 4K camera you can acquire, and for the price of can acquire, and for the price of one extended 35mm camera rental, you'll have a system that's "free to use" again and again.
$17,500 (body only)
Sound Isolating EarphonesSound Isolating EarphonesShure SE210 Hi-Definition earplugs with bright highs and extra detail
HD MicroSpeaker delivers wider range and more clarity and detail than standard earbuds
Sound Isolation Technology reduces background Sound Isolation Technology reduces background noise better than noise-cancelling headphones, without batteries or added hiss
Interchangeable sleeves for personalized, comfortable fit; 3' extension cable; carrying case
Flexible cord length
$150
AluratekAluratek Internet Radio Internet Radio Alarm Alarm ClockClock
Access more than 11,000 radio stations in over 150 countries around the world with no monthly fees.
Connect to a local Ethernet cable network if you prefer.
Search for music geographically by Search for music geographically by continent/country/state or by the more than 50 different available genres including a wealth of talk, local news and sports radio stations broadcast throughout the world.
Stream your music library from your local pc/media server if the 11,000+ radio station weren’t enough.
$100
Bug LabsBug LabsWant to make a GPS camera MP3 player? You can!
It's a modular, open-source system for building whatever comes to mind, by plugging little modules into each other till you modules into each other till you get the desired functionality.
If you want to program them, you need to know Java, but there are also a lot of apps you can just download.
BUGbase core $450; assorted modules from $70; monster kit $750 [Bug Labs]
HusqvarnaHusqvarna AutomowerAutomower
The Automower works much like a Roomba does, mapping out the lawn (up to a 1/2 acre) and cutting it frequently in random patterns.
Solar electric hybridSolar electric hybrid
Inexpensive to operate in the long term.
Most versions even return to the charging base autonomously so the process is literally set it and forget it.
$1300-$3000 [Husqvarna via Link]
Duracell Instant Power ChargerDuracell Instant Power Charger
Portable, long lasting battery power for all USB-compatible devices such as iPods, iPhones, cellular phones, PDAs, Bluetooth headsets and more.
Adds up to 35 hours of run time to iPods/MP3 players, 5 hours of talk time to cell phones and up to 4 hours of 5 hours of talk time to cell phones and up to 4 hours of talk time to iPhones/smart phones/PDAs.
Can be charged up to 600 times using a laptop or any other USB power source
Compatible with most Motorola and Blackberry phones and works with all USB cables (like the ones included with the iPod or iPhone).
Sleek and light--weighs less than five ounces and easily fits in your purse or pocket.
$15.99
Flash Voyager 128GB USB Flash Voyager 128GB USB DriveDrive
Cosair 128GB USB drive
No moving parts.
Ruggedized, rubber housing, water-resistant and virtually shockproof.and virtually shockproof.
Fast performance on par with portable USB hard drives.
More than 2.5 times faster than competing high-capacity USB flash drives.
Works with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems, without the need for drivers.
$400
Swann SW234Swann SW234--PC2 PC2 PenCamPenCam
Stylish ball point pen is a camera that records quality color video to a built-in memory stick with a 2GB storage capacity.
With the touch of a button you can instantly switch from recording video at 640 x 480 resolution to recording still shots at 1280 x 960 resolution to recording still shots at 1280 x 960 resolution.
Plug the pen into your PC's USB port for viewing its images and for uploading video to your favorite social networking site.
Battery lasts 90 minutes.
The SW234-PC2 is also a working pen - Swann even supplied it with 3 ink refills.
$99
Automatic Pancake MakerAutomatic Pancake MakerChefstack Automatic Pancake Maker
Proportedly cranks out 200 perfectly-formed low fat pancakes (in three-sizes) per hour.
Essentially, it's one big gift for all of your pancake-loving friends, and an even bigger gift for yourself when you visit.gift for yourself when you visit.
Good for fire departments and fund raisers?
$3500
ThanksThanks!!
Reach Fred at [email protected] or [email protected]@grabbit.net.